A little while ago, I was browsing some vintage stores on a quiet Sunday and I stumbled across a vintage jar of Avon face cream. I thought the jar was so beautiful that it would be a lovely addition to my vanity if I gave it a good clean so that is our adventure for … Continue reading Cleaning Out a Vintage Avon Cream Jar
When it comes to pageants of any kind, your grooming is always very important. Pinup pageants generally don't give points for physical beauty, but some are awarded for hair and makeup mainly depending on how close to vintage it is. Of course, you may be thinking that you are not an amazing hair stylist and … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Planning your Hair and Makeup
They say first impressions are everything which is definitely true when it comes to pageants and planning your appearance. Your stage outfit can definitely effect your scoring, your performance and how your routine and story come across to the audience. It might feel relatively simple to just put on a fun outfit and go on … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Planning your Pageant Outfits
When it came to deciding what vintage inspired craft I would do for Easter, I felt a bit tired and uninspired about a lot of this things I came up with. Crochet and knitting ideas were thrown around as were recipes and sewing projects but I decided that this year, I will finally make my … Continue reading Making a Vintage Easter Bonnet and Corsage
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
Earlier this year, I was helping my dad clean out a part of his old shed to make some room for a new shelving unit, deep at the back I pulled out a strange shaped object and it took me a minute before I realised what it was, my grandmother's old Christmas tree. When my … Continue reading Cleaning my Grandmother’s Christmas Tree
Did you clutch your pearls and scream "NO YOU CAN'T!" when you read that title? You're not alone, but alas, it is true. Today we dye the much-coveted Dita Cardigan just in time for the spooky season. For those that have no idea what is going on, the Dita Von Teese cardigan, in collaboration with … Continue reading Dyeing a Dita Cardigan
As most already know, I am getting very close to my own little vintage wedding which has already created many special memories. After finding a glorious vintage wedding gown which I cannot wait to show off, I thought I'd create a list of tips and things to keep in mind when shopping for your own … Continue reading Tips for Vintage Wedding Dress Shopping
So I'm definitely not one to start giving vintage hair tutorials but I do know how to do a few simple things. As I slowly gain my confidence in front of the camera, I thought I'd share a very simple hair tutorial that anyone can do. Styling a vintage hair snood; so simple, so quick, … Continue reading How to Wear A Vintage Hair Snood
As the weather cools down and the temperature drops, now is the time to put away your lovely summery dresses and sandals and find your fluffy cardigans and faux-fur wraps. I often get asked how do I manage to stay warm when it’s cold outside without freezing; winter is a time to embrace earthy tones, … Continue reading How to Wear Vintage in Winter
Throughout history, women have gotten creative and thrifty in the name of upkeeping beauty standards. Today I am excited to share with you a tutorial from my grandmother with her super simple (and budget-friendly) hair curlers. I remember being a little girl and my mother curling my hair using these curlers; I normally slept in … Continue reading DIY Pinup: Home Made Curlers
It's done, it's over, it's finally finished. You find yourself on a rollercoaster of emotion, you have so much to unpack; you may be wondering what went wrong or what you do now. There are a thousand things going through your mind and nothing at all at the same time. You haven't gotten much sleep … Continue reading How to Survive the Glitter Crash
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 remember my mother telling me of a time when my grandmother was shocked and horrified that a lady wasn't wearing a pair of stockings. Thinking back at this I can't help but laugh as it was my grandmother who drew with a brown pencil a 'seam' down her leg to give the illusion of … Continue reading How to Wash your Stockings and Tights
So most people buy a chocolate bar or a soft drink as an impulse purchase, but I ended up buying a quick holiday getaway to Bali...is that normal? At the very end of last year, after a quick visit to the doctors, I impulse bought a holiday. Now I have never been to … Continue reading Pinup with a Passport – Travelling in Bali
Clip-on earrings are a part of most pinup and vintage lovers accessory collections. But their main downside is THEY HURT and that sucks. In today's blog, I share my favourite hacks on how to stop clip-on earrings hurting and also falling off your lobes. I hope you find something that helps. https://youtu.be/e9BaK8sb_Jo Application Method: -Open … Continue reading How to Stop Clip-On Earring Hurting and Falling Off.
I love the holidays as it's a chance to do lots of fun things, decorate your house and spend time with those you love. Of course, it should come to no shock at all, but I love putting a vintage flare onto most holidays, but what do you do if you want a true vintage … Continue reading Have Yourself a Vintage Little Christmas
Vintage compacts are one of those widely available vintage items that can give you that pop of vintage glamour in the most mundane moments in life. Compacts are a wonderful way of taking a bit of vintage glamour with you but are also very practical. I find that by putting a good translucent powder in … Continue reading How to Put Makeup in a Vintage Compact