One of the most iconic ball gown styles from the 1950s is the cupcake gown; generally named due to the ruffles adorning the dress, this ball gown style was very popular for special occasions such as proms, weddings and evening dresses. Today, cupcake gowns are still highly sought after and something a lot of vintage … Continue reading Sewing a Vintage Cupcake Gown using Liz Dress Pattern
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Phoenix Dress from Linennaive Review – Cottage Core Vibes
As soon as the weather starts to turn chilly and the golden brown leaves start leaving a blanket cover over a lawn, it is time for us cottage core girls to don our linen and run through a glen. Cottage core is a romanticised idea of slow living and pays homage to land workers, cottage … Continue reading Phoenix Dress from Linennaive Review – Cottage Core Vibes
Vintage Asian Hollywood Figures You Should Know
As the world is still gripped by the pandemic, we have seen a rise in asian-hate and anti-asian hate crimes. There is no justifiable reason for such actions today and it's certainly heartbreaking to hear about. In order to spread a bit more love in the world, and to continue to voice support for all … Continue reading Vintage Asian Hollywood Figures You Should Know
Black Hollywood Figures You Should Know
As February is Black History Month, every Wednesday this month we are looking back throughout history at some pioneers of black entertainment, Hollywood, pinup and burlesque. Last week we looked at historical figures of significance and today we set our sights onto Hollywood. Sharing a list of pioneers within Black Hollywood is such a monumental … Continue reading Black Hollywood Figures You Should Know
Vintage Activities to do during Quarantine
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