Mastering the Wing: Keeping Your Eyeliner Sharp and Bold When it comes to modern pinup makeup, winged eyeliner is iconic. Eyeliner, especially the dramatic winged look, can be a powerful tool for enhancing your eyes and adding definition to your face. But smudged, faded eyeliner can quickly ruin your look. To avoid this, I've created … Continue reading How To Keep Your Eyeliner Sharp and Bold
A Timeless Kiss: The History of Red Lipstick Red lipstick. It's a beauty staple, a symbol of confidence, and a bold statement that transcends cultures and eras. But this seemingly simple cosmetic boasts a rich and fascinating history, as colourful and dramatic as the shade itself. Let's delve into the world of red lipstick, exploring … Continue reading The Enduring Legacy of Red Lipstick
We've done foam curlers, hair brushes and makeup bags, now let's wash some makeup brushes! We all know makeup brushes are essential for flawless application, but how often do we think about cleaning them? Honestly, I can be a bit of a germaphobe so I tend to clean my makeup brushes once a week which is … Continue reading How to Wash your Makeup Brushes
Simple Pinup Beauty for the Everyday For quite some time I've been asked to share my pinup makeup routine which has honestly made me a little nervous. I am, in no way shape or form, a makeup artist and my skills are far from those of a professional. I only got into makeup once I … Continue reading My Daily Pinup Makeup Routine
Whilst in South Korea, there was the ability to buy skin care everywhere. Olive Young as well as brand stores were littered amongst the street making the temptation of picking up a new product very tempting. Whilst perusing the streets, my friends and I came across a skincare store with some pretty heft discounted products. … Continue reading KBeauty – Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam Review
Red lipstick has always been a symbol of confidence and glamour, but the 1950s truly saw its heyday. From Hollywood stars to everyday women, a bold red lip was a must-have accessory, adding instant polish and personality to any look. This list delves into the top 5 most popular red lipsticks of the era, exploring … Continue reading Top 5 Red Lipsticks from the 1950s
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
Here I am again, outing myself on the internet with my disgusting makeup bag. I'm on a bit of a decluttering, redecorating and deep cleaning binge where I go around my house and deep clean, reorganise and decorate certain things in my house. One such item that I've been wanting to deep clean for ages … Continue reading How to Wash Your Makeup Bag
The quest continues to find a lipstick refill to fit my vintage lipstick compact; it's time to once again gather the horses and ride at dawn. For Part One, click here. https://youtu.be/loxBA3mKi1I When we last embarked on the quest to find a lipstick refill for my vintage lipstick canister, I was in Canberra and determined … Continue reading The Quest to Refill a Vintage Lipstick Compact; Part II
Gather the horses my friends, we ride at dawn. Back in the 40s and 50s, many makeup products were sold as refills which you would put into reusable packaging. As plastic wasn't as readily available and used as widely as it is today, many makeup canisters and tubes were made of metal which was durable … Continue reading The Quest for a Vintage Lipstick Refill
Airlines are notorious for being super strict on weight limit and as an avid traveller I always try to find ways to reduce weight in my suitcase wherever I can. Travelling with makeup can sometimes be difficult as you can't also repot or take smaller amounts of things so you have to be very strict … Continue reading My Favourite Eyeshadow Palettes to Take Whilst Travelling
All vintage enthusiasts will know that mastering the art of vintage hair can be quite a challenge. Even I have found that after years of wearing vintage, my hair is still a challenge that gets the best of me. I'm always on the look out for tips, tricks, products and items that can help me … Continue reading Testing Vintage: The Hair Grip Ring Comb
For any vintage enthusiast, we all know how stunning vintage beauty products can be. Nothing beats vintage beauty packaging; the sturdy materials, the colours, the patterns and how much of it was able to be refilled and not thrown out after one use. Today's makeup and beauty items don't always hold up to vintage standards … Continue reading 10 Vintage Inspired Beauty Items You Need
Removing your makeup should definitely be an important step in your nighttime routine; removing makeup eliminates dirt, dust, and oils and of course, makeup stays on your skin, clogs pores and possibly creates acne and dirty pillows. There are thousands of facts out there that all claim to change your life but I could make … Continue reading How to Remove Your Pinup Makeup
Today is a glorious day for us Mrs Maisel fans as it's the start of a brand new season and in the lead up to this event, I thought we might celebrate by getting all dressed up to watch the first episode. Now I've often been asked to drop a makeup tutorial which I've been … Continue reading Mrs Maisel Makeup Tutorial
As a red lipstick enthusiast, nothing quite gives me a thrill as much as a brand new red lipstick. I cannot help but rejoice when I hear of a fellow pinup sister embark on a business venture with a new product and the latest item to hit our hypethetical shelves in a lovely little red … Continue reading D Perfect Red Lipstick by Dafna Review
Modern pinups have fully embraced the winged liner look, better known as the cat eye and for many, it is the signature of their make up look. During the 50's, eyeliner wasn't really worn as dramatically as it is today, in fact, it was mainly kept around for theatre, stage or film performances. But I … Continue reading My Top Recommended Eyeliners for the Perfect Cat Eye
And our next pinup pageant entrant is [INSERT YOUR NAME HERE]!!Your time has come, all that work, planning and practice has built up to this moment, you take a deep breath and walk out on stage. But what now? After all that planning, two main things can happen when you step out onstage; you go … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: What to do on Stage