Breathing New Life into Vintage Jewellery: A Guide to Safe and Effective Cleaning Vintage jewelry carries a unique charm, whispering stories of bygone eras. But with age comes the inevitable accumulation of dust, grime, and tarnish. Restoring those treasures to their former glory requires careful cleaning, ensuring their longevity and preserving their historical value. Photo … Continue reading How to Clean Your Vintage Jewellery
Navigating Cultural Representation through Pinup Fashion Pinup fashion, with its bold colors, playful silhouettes, and emphasis on confidence, is a timeless style that empowers and celebrates all body types. But how can you incorporate this vibrant aesthetic into your wardrobe while staying true to your own cultural background? Here's how to achieve a stunning fusion of pinup flair and cultural pride, all … Continue reading Rock the Runway, Respect the Roots: Combining Pinup Fashion and Culture
A World Beyond the Iconic Beer Dress Oktoberfest might be synonymous with steins overflowing with beer, joyous music, and a vibrant sea of people dressed in traditional Bavarian garb. But amongst the lederhosen, one garment truly steals the show: the dirndl. This charming dress, more than just a festive costume, boasts a rich history and cultural significance. Let's delve deeper into the world of the … Continue reading Unveiling the Allure of the Dirndl Dress
Recently, I've been looking back at my childhood and the things I grew up with and I found some bits and bobs in my personal collection of random junk which came from the world of Krtek. Who is Krtek you ask? Well, for those of us who grew up on classic Eastern European cartoons, Krtek … Continue reading Digging Up a Delight: The History of Zdeněk Miler and Krtek, the Little Mole
Do you have a certain souvenir you collect on your travels? I have friends who collect keychains, flags, shot glasses and spoons but me being the odd one out, I collect fabric. Yes, whenever I travel, I try to find a fabric store to pick up some beautiful fabric to bring home (sit in my … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Butterick 6556/Simplicity 9294 by Gertie
This is becoming a yearly tradition here on my blog and Instagram but it's time to share this year's Vintage Easter Lamb Cake baking adventure. This is the third year we've given this cake a go and after last year's absolute catastrophe, this year can only be an improvement. This year I was inspired by … Continue reading Baking 2022’s Vintage Easter Lamb Cake
Last year I made a vintage lamb cake for Easter and I was so proud of how it turned out. This year, I was even more excited to make another one and after reading one of my favourite children's book to my niece and nephew, 'Where is the Green Sheep?', I thought I'd make a … Continue reading Baking a Vintage Easter Lamb Cake that went Horribly Wrong
A little while ago, I wrote up a post all about how to organise a photoshoot whilst travelling (link here) and thought it would be fun to share just what such collaborations can create. When I knew I was going to be travelling to Poland last year, I really wanted to grab the opportunity to … Continue reading That’s a Wrap – Fields of Gold
We are all adjusting to a different type of Easter long weekend this year so it's totally okay to try new things or just do very little. To try and boost myself and my mood I thought, let's do some vintage baking. We've done a few vintage recipes already (for Halloween and Valentines Day) and … Continue reading Baking a Vintage Easter Lamb Cake
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
After a very much needed break, it's about time I catch up on last months outfits. As most of you already know, I was in Europe spending some quality time with my family. This was also time for me to take a break and have some self-care time. I didn't get dressed up every day … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – July