There's a wonderful moment in life when you realise you have free will and can do whatever you want in your own house. I had this revelation a few years ago and have unleashed my inner child upon my house and have started creating a cosy, safe, fun and colourful home. Honestly, it's been super … Continue reading Making a Gallery Wall for my Vintage Sewing Room
Retro Clean Vintage Textile Soak Solution: A Review Retro Clean is a unique cleaning product that has garnered a loyal following, particularly among those who appreciate vintage textiles and eco-friendly cleaning solutions. If you've been around my blog for a while, you may recall a few posts where I mention Retro Clean Soaking Powder but I haven't … Continue reading Retro Clean Review
Ever since I can remember, I've always loved lingerie. As a kid, I had it in my head that my lingerie drawer would be stocked with the most beautiful and luxurious matching sets when in reality, I've got all my undies stuffed into a box and my bras are crammed into my drawer. In a … Continue reading Chouchou Audrey Slip Dress Review
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
Over the last few years, glamour and burlesque queen Dita Von Teese, has been releasing limited edition lady head vases as part of her merchandise. If you are unsure of what a lady head vase is; it's just like what it sounds, a vase in the shape of a ladies head which is sometimes adorned … Continue reading Dita Von Teese Lady Head Vase Review
I tend to use my birthday as an excuse to get dressed up a bit more over the top than usual so when February rolled around, it was time to try out the Tender Floral Midi dress from Milla. This year my birthday was a little different; I'm currently living alone so I didn't have … Continue reading Tender Floral Midi Dress Review from Milla
I thought I was handling 2022 just fine, until I realised I really wasn't. It's not always easy to ask for help, and it's sometimes harder to accept it, which is exactly why I booked myself a week-long stay at Escape Haven Bali, a women's wellness resort in beautiful Canggu. It's been a while since … Continue reading Spending a Week at a Women’s Retreat in Bali
Back in May, I wrote up a review of the Peony Blush Dress from Teuta Matoshi which is a stunning Grace Kelly Princess fantasy gown that we all fell in love with. Since posting, I've had a few messages regarding fit of other Teuta Matoshi styles. It just so happens that I have a few … Continue reading Garden in the Sky Dress from Teuta Matoshi Review
I'm sure I'm not the only person who feels the need to get a whole new wardrobe when they go on vacation. Earlier in October, it just so happened that my partner and I realised we had to go on our honeymoon because it was a bit of a "now or never" situation. Our destination? … Continue reading Hourglass Swing Dress from The Pretty Dress Company Review
One thing I love about Instagram, is the wide range of people it has allowed me to connect it. Every time I log on and scroll through my feed, I am constantly floored by all the creativity, talent and uniqueness that people post out into the world. As I've been exploring my love of sewing, … Continue reading Daisy Bow Dress from Victoria K Designs Review
It's been a hot minute since we've done a review and who better to break that drought but incredible small business, Turning Heads by Carolina? We've mentioned this brand before here on the blog but it certainly deserved it's own post and all the spotlight. As you may remember, not too long ago, I took … Continue reading Turning Heads By Carolina Review
Following on from our previous review, today we are looking at three more garments from one of my favourite vintage reproduction stores, Heart My Closet. At this point I have quite the collection of dresses from Heart My Closet hanging in my closet. It still is a company I will continue to support and shop … Continue reading Heart My Closet Dress Review
It's becoming more and more important for us as consumers to start looking local when we want to freshen up our wardrobes. For those also in Perth and in the vintage scene, we are very lucky to have Curvique Vintage who has some of my favourite factors when shopping: woman run business, a huge size … Continue reading Curvique Vintage – Pretty Dress Review
As much as I love the glamour life, there's always been a part of my soul that's drawn to cottages, dusty libraries, and cardigans with matching skirts. I suppose the kids these day call this sort of aesthetic "dark academia" or a variation of "cottage core". This yearning for a simpler lifestyle with a deeper … Continue reading Ecosusi Vintage Inspired Bag Review
We all do that final grab at our summer wardrobe as the leaves begin to change. As much as cooler fashion is charming, there's just something so free and easy about summer clothes. As I've started pulling out my cardigans from their seasonal slumber, I couldn't help but give one last hurrah for my summer … Continue reading Vivien of Holloway Peggy Lee Dress Review
My lilac is in bloom (well one of them is) which means it's definitely almost summer and I can start putting away the fluffy jumpers and blankets for another half a year or so. To replace them, I will start finding all my shorts and cute little tops because I am ready for a summer … Continue reading Belle Poque Review
There are some vintage reproduction brands which always get it right, one such brand is Vivien of Holloway. Based in the UK but also with an Australian branch (Shop at Christines), Vivien of Holloway has a knack on getting cuts, fit and the vintage feel of a dress absolutely perfect. I have worn many of … Continue reading Vivien of Holloway Review – Katherine Pants and Slash Neck Top
**Please Note: since the release of this review, it has been drawn to my attention that Retro Stage has been engaging in unethical practices. Customers have not been receiving their orders and all attempts at corespondance has fallen on deaf ears. Furthermore, pinups have had their photos used to promote a dress of Retro Stage … Continue reading Retro Stage Mrs Maisel Dress Review Part 2