Even though it's not quite autumn yet, I'm already thinking about my winter wardrobe. I suffer from seasonal depression no matter how much I try to convince myself I don't. I tend to become a true homebody in winter and barely leave the house so although I dream of a cute vintage winter wardrobe, I … Continue reading Vintage and Retro Style Sewing Patterns for A Dapper Wardrobe
I've stumbled down the sewing rabbit hole and it's become my safe space after a hard day of work. This year, I'm attempting to cut down my consumption which also includes sewing materials unless it's for a very specific project. Because of this I've been "shopping my stash" often and going through the fabric and … Continue reading Vintage Sewing Pattern Simplicity 8398 from 1951
I'm not going to lie, pinup can be really expensive (you hear that? It's my credit card crying itself to sleep), but it can also be done on a budget. After years of wearing vintage and styling myself as a modern pinup, I've learnt a few tips and tricks to keep the budget down. If … Continue reading How to be a Pinup on a Budget
If you live in a smaller city such as myself, you may have noticed that your vintage shopping options are pretty limited. So where else do you turn to find amazing vintage besides the three stores you have to drive an hour to, THE INTERNET! The online sphere has become a shoppers paradise but it … Continue reading How / Where to Shop Vintage Online
I've always been surrounded by vintage objects and antiques; I've seen many beautiful things during my travels and have, over time, created a wishlist of beautiful things that I hope to one day own. Now that I dress pinup full time, it's only natural that my vintage wishlist features certain items of clothing. Some are … Continue reading Finding my Vintage Unicorn
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