It feels like it's been a little while since we checked out the Perth 3-in-1 Polka Dot Vintage Markets and with an invitation to the latest market clutched in my hot little hand, it was no surprise how I spent my Saturday. Having chatted about the Polka Dot Markets here on the blog before, I … Continue reading Polka Dot Vintage Markets – April 2025
A quote I've always enjoyed is "not all who wonder are lost" as it gives me a sense of grounding as I try to navigate life. I also know that I have no sense of direction and tend to get lost easily but sometimes, when I am walking around lost I find some amazing things. … Continue reading Deja Vu Vintage Singapore Review
For Part One, please go here. https://youtu.be/Y2s5TdPbySY Most of these products will be available from YesStyle which is where I shop for all my kbeauty needs. I do have an affiliate code MONMON8 which you can feel free to use for an extra discount upon checkout. Please note you are under no obligation to use this code, … Continue reading My HUGE Kbeauty Skincare Haul from South Korea – Part 2
It's basically impossible to travel through South Korea and not pick up some kbeauty products; as one of South Korea's biggest exports, kbeauty has been around for a while and has continued to be a world leader in skincare innovation. I've been using kbeauty products for well over a decade at this point and some … Continue reading My HUGE Kbeauty Skincare Haul from South Korea – Part 1
Earlier in the year, I was in beautiful Singapore with a friend. If you've ever been, you will know that Singapore is a shoppers paradise and although I'm not a huge shopper myself, I certainly took the opportunity to indulge in a little retail therapy. This retail therapy has resulted in a little Singapore haul … Continue reading True Vintage and Retro Inspired Singapore Shopping Haul
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that if you're travelling through South Korea whilst a beauty product is going viral, you will buy it just because. This became a reality for me when I was in South Korea earlier this year and the Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Balm was going viral and became quite the task … Continue reading KBeauty – Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Balm Review
Whilst travelling, people bring back souvenirs of shot glasses, spoons or keychains, the souvenir I bring back is fabric. In January, I was lucky enough to spend a week at a women's retreat in Bali and then a few days exploring the gorgeous island after. During my free days, of course I went fabric shopping … Continue reading My Bali Fabric Haul
Back in October/November 2022, I found myself in Canberra for a few days and of course, new city means new op shops and vintage. Despite having a very crazy trip, between running errands, I checked out a few op shops and secondhand stores and managed to have a great little haul. Whilst checking out the … Continue reading Canberra Vintage Haul
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
We all have different signs that means the year is coming to a close, for some it's avoiding Mariah Carey screeching what she wants for Christmas, for others it's the phone call from family asking what they want for presents this year; for me, it's when Perth holds it's November Polka Dot Vintage Market. The … Continue reading Polka Dot Vintage Market – November 2021
It's been quite a while since I've done a vintage shopping haul, you know, shops being closed and all that stuff, and even though I did some online shopping to keep my spirits high, it didn't feel the same to do a shopping haul when it's all online. As the world slowly gets back to … Continue reading Coolangatta and Brisbane Vintage and Retro Shopping Haul
They say good things come to those who wait, well, despite the original Markets being cancelled due to a snap lockdown, here we are this long weekend enjoying all the delights the Polka Dot Vintage Markets have to offer. For those who are unaware, the Polka Dot Vintage Market is a 3 in 1 market … Continue reading Polka Dot Vintage Market June 2021
I constantly remind myself how lucky I am to be living in Perth where we are feeling pretty safe and protected from Covid. Although we've gone through lockdown like most people, we are lucky that we haven't had any community transmissions for quite some time. Despite that, we have missed out on many events that … Continue reading Polka Dot Vintage Markets November 2020
If you're a lover of all things pinup and vintage, you've probably heard of the Australian brand Wheels and Dollbaby. I remember being taken to the store when I was in high school and I was just so bewitched by all the beautiful clothes. Although back then the budget was out the window, as I … Continue reading Wheels and Dollbaby – The Seven Wonders Haul and Review
Hello darlings! About two weeks ago I returned from a wonderful Sydney trip which also included helping out backstage for Pinup Doll Australia at Chromefest. Although it was a very busy trip, there was still time to do a bit of vintage shopping and I found some absolute gems which I found really exciting! https://youtu.be/68PTmSb3ESk … Continue reading My Sydney Vintage Shopping Haul – October
My feet have barely touched the ground since I've come back from Brisbane just a few days ago and what a wonderful trip it was. Like most trips, I made sure to squeeze in a touch of vintage shopping and during this trip, I think I hit the motherload! Watch my full haul video here: … Continue reading Brisbane Vintage Shopping Haul
Hello, my darlings! I recently went to Hong Kong and being a huge Beauty fan, I came back with a rather large haul of kbeauty products. I normally buy my kbeauty online as the stores here in Perth are really limited in their stock, so when I went to Hong Kong, I was really excited … Continue reading Hong Kong Kbeauty Haul
Whenever I travel, I love doing a spot of vintage shopping and I always try to find something that was made in the area. Having recently gone to Sydney, I managed to squeeze in two half days of shopping and I found some pretty amazing things. I have made my first ever YouTube video haul … Continue reading My Sydney Vintage Shopping Haul