Although it's a little late, I've recently been getting more and more into house plants. Anyone on the same bandwagon knows that house plants can be fickle and super demanding with their comfort and needs, one of the most important being sunlight. Now I have a pretty dark house, it's not the best design to … Continue reading Retro Floral Mosaic Table DIY
DIY Vintage Inspired "Embroidery free" Embroidered Cardigan Tutorial Happy cosy cardigan season everyone! Cardigans are wardrobe staples offering comfort and style especially when it comes to styling vintage in colder weather. In this world of mass overconsumption, I wanted to see if I could revamp my wardrobe without getting anything new so, why not elevate our wardrobes … Continue reading Making a Vintage Inspired Floral Embroidered Cardigan
If you've seen a few of my previous posts or have been around my social media recently, you may have seen me post about the incredible weekend that was Cooly Rocks On for 2024. Part of this amazing retro event is the Pinup Pageant which has been dubbed the 'Viva Las Vegas pageant of Australia'. … Continue reading Sewing a Yellow Rose Liz Dress for Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant
If you sew, you will know how expensive sewing materials can be especially when it comes to fabric. I've written about sewing on a budget before and one point I will continue to share is that bedsheets make amazing cheap fabric alternatives if you find them at op shops. Thrifted bedsheets are one of my … Continue reading Sewing a Dress Using 1970s Bedsheets and Blackmore 8673
Over the last few years, glamour and burlesque queen Dita Von Teese, has been releasing limited edition lady head vases as part of her merchandise. If you are unsure of what a lady head vase is; it's just like what it sounds, a vase in the shape of a ladies head which is sometimes adorned … Continue reading Dita Von Teese Lady Head Vase Review
Well here we are again, tackling pattern Butterick 5982 for the second time. Back in April, I made Butterick 5982 using an Indian embroidered cotton and although I loved the pattern and the fabric, the darts ruined it for me, they looked like sad, flat saggy nipples and I just can't stop being bothered by … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Redo Review: Butterick 5982
Ah, the Betty Draper dress; a coveted vintage unicorn hunted by many yet owned by a few. After many years of hunting this unicorn, I managed to finally own a copy of the infamous Betty Draper dress yet my love for her didn't end there. Many of us have a 'to do' list that's more … Continue reading Sewing the Iconic Betty Draper Floral Dress with Bow
As summer is slowly starting to wrap up, although it always has a few more hot days as a final hurrah so I know it's not over just yet, I thought I'd go ahead and sew up a modern pattern that I believe can be styled vintage. Today's pattern of choice is McCall's M7950 looking … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: McCalls M7950
It's almost Valentines and love is certainly in the air. Valentines is not always about romantic love so I often celebrate with my friends and go out on many mini-dates during this time. I love getting ready for cute dates with either my hubby or my friends and it gives me a chance to wear … Continue reading How to Make a Heart Shaped Beret – 2 ways
Sending you all the warmest of greetings on this windy winter day. Alas, we can all come together to celebrate the latest release from Australian jewellery designer, Erstwilder. This is a continuation of their last release with more fan favourites coming back into the store but in new colourways. As I have shopped with Erstwilder … Continue reading Erstwilder – Fan Favourites Collection Review
In light of all the chaos in the world, I'm excited to focus on something cute and fun even if it's for a little while online. Today Erstwilder releases a mini collection of a few fan favourite reimagined in new colourways. I am super happy to get out of my house (even if it's to … Continue reading Erstwilder Fan Favourites Collection Review
If you haven't already guessed, I love flowers and all things floral. Whilst half the world is embracing the autumn season and golden tones, down here in Australia we are enjoying Hayfever and pollen filling the air. My little garden at home is bursting with colourful blooms and it looks like the lovely folks at … Continue reading Erstwilder – A Fuller Bloom Review
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