I've always had a soft spot for all things cottage core as I love the softness and romanticism of the style. For cottage core dresses, lots of gathers and layers is generally key and despite me loving all the parts of cottage core fashion, I've never really delved into making my own garments. For a … Continue reading Sewing a Cottage Core Camellia Dress using Vintage Advance 9077
The 1950s were a golden age for pin-up models, whose glamorous images graced magazine covers, calendars, and soldiers' barracks walls. These women embodied a certain ideal of beauty, often characterized by curvaceous figures, playful smiles, and a touch of innocent sensuality. Their captivating looks and confident personalities made them cultural icons, inspiring artists, photographers, and … Continue reading Top 10 pinup girls from 1950s
Tis the most wonderful time of the year when we can get cozy in our homes, use pumpkins and leaves as decorations, watch spooky movies and absolutely everything smells like vanilla and cinnamon. Ah, Halloween time; oh yeah, we need a costume! Unfortunately this year, my usual October of cosy crafting and sewing times has … Continue reading Sewing Patterns for Vintage Halloween Costumes
As for sewing novices, we all choose a pattern and eventually just choose the wrong fabric to go with it. The project turns out a disaster, we absolutely have a meltdown and the pattern gets called "stupid" and thrown back into the pattern pile never to resurface again. All in all, it was probably our … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Butterick 5209
I'm not a huge celebrity follower and I can't seem to find enough time to keep up with the Kardashians but I do take some time out each year to check out all the stunning looks from the Met Gala. This year the theme was "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" which of course gives … Continue reading Met Gala looks inspired by Vintage Icons
There will always be something seductive and overtly glamorous about perfume; it’s a very personal thing and can be apart of your identity. I remember being young and opening my mother's bathroom cabinet and looking upon the beautiful bottles of perfume and hoping she would let me have a spritz or two. It was always … Continue reading Vintage Perfumes; What’s Still Available and What Celebrities Wore