I'm embarrassed by how long it has taken me to get this blog review out but I suppose sometimes life has other plans. Without further delay, I am really excited to bring you the continuation of the Grace Karin dress review with a new GK winter dress; the Women's 3/4 Sleeve Knee-Length Buttons Decorated Body-con Pencil … Continue reading Grace Karin – Winter Dress Review
Summer is officially over here in Australia and soon, we will be reaching for our cardigans and coats. Now is the time to start looking for some fabulous winter outfits and I have already found some new favourites from British Retro. I'm not one to wear a lot of wiggle or fitted dresses due to … Continue reading Tallulah Pencil Dress – British Retro Review
Some things can just truly make your day; a delicious cup of tea in the morning, fresh flowers and a brand new pink dress. I was recently contacted by the brand Kova Kiss and asked if I would like to review one of their dresses and after peeping at their website, it was an absolute … Continue reading Pretty in Pink Dress – Kova Kiss Review
There's something very special about owning a princess dress; it doesn't have to be a gown or something overly fancy, but just a dress that as soon as you put it on, you feel like absolute royalty. That's exactly how I felt about the Tilly Off the Shoulder Bow Prom Dress in light pink from The … Continue reading Tilly Prom Dress – Pretty Dress Company
The winged cat-eye is an iconic symbol of the pinup makeup and culture. It is a powerful image and has been around since ancient Egypt and is still popular today even amongst those who aren't pinups. Winged eyeliner can be altered to suit most tastes by altering length, angle, thickness, colour and styling the wing. … Continue reading K-Beauty – Tony Moly Mark Waterproof Eyeliner Gel Review
And just like that, summer is officially over and it's really just whizzed by! Looking back on February, this month was a huge challenge for me as it involved some travel followed by a severe Endo flare up which ended up triggering my depression. Trying to take part in the 100 days of Vintage Challenge really … Continue reading Monthly​ Outfit Recap – February
After finishing my WonderPore toner which I had used for several years, I finally realized it was time for me to find a different toner. The WonderPore started out amazing but over the years as my skin changed, became too strong for my skin and the alcohol content started to cause my skin to dry … Continue reading K-Beauty – Laneige Fresh Calming Toner Review
Whenever I travel, I love doing a spot of vintage shopping and I always try to find something that was made in the area. Having recently gone to Sydney, I managed to squeeze in two half days of shopping and I found some pretty amazing things. I have made my first ever YouTube video haul … Continue reading My Sydney Vintage Shopping Haul
As we get older, birthdays can become more of a chore than a celebration. After an awful year, I was determined to ensure that this years birthday was full of love, light, colour and joy. I had known for several years that in 2019, my birthday lands on the first day of the Chinese New … Continue reading Spending my Birthday at Disneyland Hong Kong
A lot of people have the misconception that wearing pinup is expensive - it certainly can be but there are ways around retro to suit all budgets. The world of online shopping has opened up countless doors for fashion lovers and many online stores are adaptable to any budget. We all know the saying, "you … Continue reading Grace Karin Summer Dress Review
Skin care is a serious business. As someone who has struggled with acne for many years, it's taken me a while to figure out my skin, what works, what doesn't, and how environmental factors affect my skin. One item that has been a huge help in my skincare routine are clay masks. Clay masks are … Continue reading Clay Masks; Tips, Tricks and My Top Favourites
I travel a fair amount for my job which means every now and then, I get to spend an afternoon in a fabulous city doing what I do best, shopping for vintage! I thought it was time to share my ultimate Sydney vintage and pinup shopping plan in case you were planning a trip of … Continue reading Sydney Vintage and Pinup Shopping Guide
Last week, I was lucky enough to be in Sydney for the Everything Elvis Weekend at the Rooty Hill RSA. I thought I'd give the pinup pageant a go and really have some fun, make new friends and try something a little different on stage. Oh boy! What a day it turned out to be! … Continue reading Miss Memphis Vintage Pageant 2019
It's time to stop putting this job aside and just do it! It's time to clean out your wardrobe and home! I'm sure I'm not the only one who goes through their wardrobe every now and then and gets rid of things they no longer wear or like. Going through many changes over the past … Continue reading How to Declutter and Clean Out your Wardrobe and Home
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
Tis the season to embrace all things vintage, kitschy and Christmas! As most of us start decorating our homes for the holiday season, it's a great time to decorate in a way that suits our personal and unique tastes. I personally love checking out people's Christmas tree's and Christmas rooms on Instagram especially when there … Continue reading How to Have a Vintage Christmas
November was a month of getting my life back on track after the amazing rollercoaster that was Pinup Doll Australia (read about my adventure here, here and here). It was also a month of planning the years end and giving back with a few charity events. Now that it's the end of the year, it's … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – November
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