In 1943, a booklet titled Make Do and Mend was widely distributed in England in an effort to encourage and teach households how to make their clothing last longer in a period of clothing and other shortages. This booklet became the cornerstone for households with information on how to reuse and reinforce old clothing as … Continue reading How to Wash Your Clothes According to the 1940’s
Sometimes your friends just gift you the best thing ever. For my birthday back in February, a dear friend of mine gifted me a stunning scarf and glove set from the Ukrainian brand Tonko. I have to be honest and say I had never heard of Tonko before and I'm so glad I know of … Continue reading Tonko Provence Set Scarf and Glove Review
Gloves can be the perfect accessory to any vintage outfit and a fabulous way to add a touch of colour, class or assist those who can be a bit germaphobic (myself included). Finding a pair of vintage gloves can be a wonderful experience but keeping them in good condition can be a bit of a … Continue reading How to Wash Vintage Cotton and Leather Gloves
In June, I popped over to Sydney for the Hot Rod and Custom Pinup Parade which was absolutely incredible. Whilst in Sydney, I managed to squeeze in a tiny bit of shopping at some of my favourite places, and I found a few treasures I'm absolutely smitten with. It's been a while since I've done … Continue reading Sydney Vintage and Pinup Shopping Haul