I'm not going to lie, pinup can be really expensive (you hear that? It's my credit card crying itself to sleep), but it can also be done on a budget. After years of wearing vintage and styling myself as a modern pinup, I've learnt a few tips and tricks to keep the budget down. If … Continue reading How to be a Pinup on a Budget
We are super lucky in Perth to have a little hidden gem of a salon known as Cherrybomb Beauty Parlour tucked away and holding a plethora of vintage styling knowledge. Owner Michelle truely has a heart of gold, treats all her customers with care, love and respect and the entire salon can turn anyone into … Continue reading Pre-Wedding Pampering at Cherry Bomb Beauty Parlour
A little while ago, I wrote up a post all about how to organise a photoshoot whilst travelling (link here) and thought it would be fun to share just what such collaborations can create. When I knew I was going to be travelling to Poland last year, I really wanted to grab the opportunity to … Continue reading That’s a Wrap – Fields of Gold
I have been a Sailor Moon fan since I was a kid; I remember watching it every weekday morning on CheezTV (wow, what a flashback), whilst getting ready for school. I remember my mum always stressing that I won't be ready in time as I was glued to the tv for the full episode. Now … Continue reading Sailor Moon Sheet Mask Review
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
I've barely brushed off the glitter since I've seen Dita Von Teese in her new tour, Glamonatrix and oh my gosh it was so sparkly. When I went to see the show, I absolutely had to wear my glitter lips and by golly did Instagram demand to know how it was done! Easy, I've filmed … Continue reading Pinup Beauty: Glitter Lips
Our vintage hero, Mrs Maisel was so ecstatic to become a makeup girl at the Revlon counter of B. Altman's in the series The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. But Revlon has been around long before Mrs Maisel hit our screens originally starting in 1932. Originally, the company starting with nail enamel where they revolutionised the manufacturing process … Continue reading Mrs Maisel Revlon Lipstick Review
I'm very lucky in that my job allows me to travel around the country so I get to meet many wonderful pinups within the community, go to lots of vintage events and even participate in pageants. I was very excited when I was lucky enough to be in Brisbane around the time of this years … Continue reading Miss Vintage Kiss 2019
I always get told to 'pack light' whenever I'm getting ready for a trip overseas. It's not always easy to pack light especially with a pinup wardrobe if you like to go all out every day, it gets especially more difficult when you plan to do photoshoots on your travels. As an avid traveler, I've … Continue reading Pinup with a Passport – Organising Photoshoots Whilst Travelling
Whats that rustle in the bushes?! A new vintage cosmetics brand has appeared! We must catch up and try their three vintage-inspired lipsticks based on Hollywood Starlettes immediately! https://youtu.be/Cw9tZA5hQxU Now that I've thoroughly expressed my excitement, I am really excited to be testing and reviewing Fatale Cosmetics and their full Heirloom collection. I recently discovered … Continue reading Fatale Cosmetics Lipsticks Review – The Heirloom Collection
Here we go again with another eyeliner hack, but this time it's in sticker form! I was recently in Daiso where I came across Cat Eye Line Tape which is essentially winged eyeliner in sticker form. After years of struggling with winged eyeliner, I couldn't resist trying it out and seeing how it faired. Also, … Continue reading Daiso Stick-On Eyeliner – Miss MonMon Test
Winged eyeliner is very personal to a pinup; some girls love a dark and dramatic wing, some prefer a short wing and others opt out completely. No matter what your preference, mastering winged eyeliner is a bit of a challenge when starting out with pinup so it's always exciting when someone discovers an easy way to … Continue reading The Quick Flick Review
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
The winged cat-eye is an iconic symbol of the pinup makeup and culture. It is a powerful image and has been around since ancient Egypt and is still popular today even amongst those who aren't pinups. Winged eyeliner can be altered to suit most tastes by altering length, angle, thickness, colour and styling the wing. … Continue reading K-Beauty – Tony Moly Mark Waterproof Eyeliner Gel Review
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
Skin care is a serious business. As someone who has struggled with acne for many years, it's taken me a while to figure out my skin, what works, what doesn't, and how environmental factors affect my skin. One item that has been a huge help in my skincare routine are clay masks. Clay masks are … Continue reading Clay Masks; Tips, Tricks and My Top Favourites
It's almost the end of another year and the weather here in Australia is really warming up. I'm starting to get excited about the idea of cute summer outfits, shorts and enjoying my bathing suits near the water's edge. As the year wraps up, it's definitely a time for reflection and planning new and exciting … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – December
Red lipstick is an iconic pinup symbol but it's not easy finding the perfect shade of red when there are so many brands to choose from. Although I have tried countless shades of red, I have a few which I keep going back to. I've decided to share them with you to make your red … Continue reading Red Lipsticks for the Perfect Pinup Pout