Tips for Making Your Next Car Show Amazing for Everyone Chrome gleams, engines purr, and a bygone era comes alive at a vintage car show. These events enjoyed worldwide offer a delightful journey through automotive history, showcasing meticulously restored vehicles and the passionate people who care for them. But with all the excitement, it's important to remember proper etiquette to ensure … Continue reading Cruisin’ with Class: A Guide to Proper Etiquette at Vintage Car Shows
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
Deck the Halls with Vintage Charm: Where to Find Unique Retro Christmas Decorations For many, Christmas decorations are more than just ornaments and lights; they're a way to connect with the past, evoke cherished memories, and create a nostalgic atmosphere. If you're looking to escape the mass-produced plastic and embrace the charm of vintage Christmas, … Continue reading Where to Buy Vintage Christmas decorations
The Holy Grail Hunt: Uncovering Rare Vinyl Treasures For the dedicated vinyl collector, there's a thrill unlike any other – finding that elusive "holy grail" record. Maybe it's a first pressing of your favourite album, a signed copy from an underground artist, or a long-lost white label pressing. Whatever your obsession, the hunt for rare vinyl is an adventure in … Continue reading Where to Find Unique and Rare Records for Your Collection
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
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
As the boarders between states are opening up it's only natural that a traveller like me would jump on the first flight available to anywhere. For those lucky enough to call Queensland home you might know of a little place called Coolangatta where every year around this time is the vintage festival known as Cooly … Continue reading Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant 2021 Recap
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'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
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