Online, the way one presents themselves and their identity is fluid which means that users of media, such as Instagram, can create and generate several different versions of themselves (Kendall 1998, Turkle 1999). Turkle described the computer as a means of creating a ‘second self’ (1984), Instagram can be seen as a popular way of … Continue reading Instagram’s Monster; Part 1
Over the last little while, I've been thinking about the way we represent ourselves in both real life and the online realm. The online world is a strange space where you can be whoever you want to be with very few limitations; you can become famous overnight or build an empire. I've been reflecting a … Continue reading The Self and The Selfie
I've discussed on my blog many times before that I suffer from chronic pain; I have Endometriosis and chronic migraines. The other day, I had a friend tell me, "if you're in pain, then just stay home because you just bring everybody down", now at first, it didn't really bother me. It wasn't until a … Continue reading Being the Friend Who is Always in Pain
Now that the dust has settled on another year for Pinup Doll Australia All-Stars, I thought that it's about time I share my experience and discuss the pageant from my perspective. Last time I participated in Pinup Doll Australia, I blogged about the process and turned it into three parts, part 1, part 2 and part … Continue reading Pinup Doll Australia All-Stars 2020
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
This is not a factual or informative post about the current worldwide situation created due to the COVID19 Corona Virus; I am not a medical expert so I cannot in good faith provide information about the virus itself. I can, however, share mental health advice and some fun vintage activities you can due if you … Continue reading Vintage Activities to do during Quarantine
Yeah.... she saw my wobbly bits. So last year, I ended up going to Sydney for two work events but they were about 6 days apart meaning that I had some time to spend doing whatever I wanted. I took this opportunity to just sit, relax and have some very much needed me-time … Continue reading Going to a Korean Bathhouse
I originally wasn't going to post an outfit recap for the month of September as I actually only left the house a hand full of days due to just being run off my feet and still needing some time to look after my mental health. Sometimes when my anxiety and depression kick in, I tend … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – September
*Please Note: if reading about anxiety and anxiety attacks triggers your own mental health or anxiety, do not continue reading. There may be triggers below. Thank you* I'm very passionate about promoting positive mental health, empowerment, and self-care (it's probably why I'm a therapist/counsellor), but at a recent pinup pageant I was chatting with some … Continue reading We’re All Mad Here – The Anxious Pinup
As we all know by now, life is full of disappointment; you don't get that collaboration you wanted, that vintage dress you wanted is the wrong size, you didn't win that title you worked hard for and your social media growth is non-existant... and these are just the ones I've heard from pinup friends over … Continue reading We’re All Mad Here – Dealing with Disappointment
I think we all have that skill or talent we want to learn but we put it in the 'one-day' pile. For me, that skill was knitting. I had always wanted to learn it when I was in high school but this is before there were tutorials on YouTube and I knew nobody who could … Continue reading Oversharing with MonMon – Knitting
Now that the temperature is slowly dropping, it's common to feel the effects of seasonal depression. Cold weather and shorter days can bring about a sadness that isn't always easy to snap out off especially after a fun-filled summer. But winter doesn't have to be all dark and gloomy; it's a great time to slow … Continue reading Self Care Winter Tips
It's easy to be swept up in the 'New Year, New Me' craze, set a whole bunch of goals and then completely forget about them by March. The end of a year is a great time to set goals but there are a few ways to ensure your goals are realistic, reasonable and achievable that'll keep … Continue reading Goal Setting for the New Year
The holiday season is always filled with mixed emotions; it's the end of the year and time to reflect, it's a chance to plan new goals for the upcoming year, a moment to be with friends and family and an opportunity to have a little fun. But sometimes, the holiday season can leave us feeling … Continue reading Beating the Holiday Blues; Ways to deal with Seasonal Depression
Most of us as kids are subjected to bullying and we all hope that as we grow up, it'll stop. Sometimes it does, but unfortunately, sometimes it doesn't. Finding and accepting your true self is often quite difficult and it can be made even more challenging if we express ourselves differently from societal norms. Thanks … Continue reading We’re all Mad Here – How to Deal with Bullies as an Adult
When I was first asked to collaborate with Miss Lady Lace, Miss Veronica Lily, Miss Lillian Rose and Feather and Sage Photography for a boudoir shoot, I was really excited, until my own self doubt swept over me. As a model, you often do shoots with other models and you quickly learn how to hold strong … Continue reading That’s a Wrap – Feather and Sage Boudoir
This blog is a follow up from my last blog on how to prepare for a vintage shopping adventure; here we will discuss how to get the most our of your vintage shopping once you walk in the store. https://youtu.be/yYHVWZ3zX_Q You're ready! You're prepared! Let's go sniff out some vintage gold! … Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Vintage Shopping
For years I have had a love-hate relationships with mornings. I love my sleep but I personally find that if I don’t push myself to be productive in the morning, sometimes my day slips away from me and I don’t get everything done. I’ve slowly been changing my morning routine and I have become much … Continue reading Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Mornings