A Brief Look at the Stonewall Riots As we kick off another Pride Month, I thought it would be fitting to have a brief look over the event that started the movement, The Stonewall Riots. The year was 1969. Greenwich Village, New York City, bustled with a vibrant counterculture scene. Yet, within this progressive haven, LGBTQ+ people faced constant discrimination and … Continue reading Stonewall: A Night That Ignited a Movement
Sheer, durable, and revolutionary – nylon stockings forever altered the landscape of legwear. But the story of nylons goes beyond their practicality and captivating allure. It's a tale of scientific innovation, wartime ingenuity, and a cultural shift that redefined femininity and fashion. Let's embark on a journey through time, exploring the fascinating history of nylon … Continue reading From Silken Threads to Nylon Dreams: A History of Stockings
I've been shopping with Erstwilder for over a decade and over the years, I've loved watching the brand grow, expand, being one of their models and of course, seeing the stunning jewellery pieces they release. Erstwilder, and similar jewellery brands such as Deer Arrow and Lipstick and Chrome, release a fair amount of collections every … Continue reading How to Survive Brooch Release Day with Erstwilder
Pumpkins are my favourite autumnal/ Halloween decoration and I love covering any flat surface of my house in a miscellaneous scattering of gourds as soon as it hits August. I remember a few years back, velvet pumpkins were really trendy and to be honest, I still love them and they are really easy to make. … Continue reading How to Make Velvet Pumpkins
As summer is slowly starting to wrap up, although it always has a few more hot days as a final hurrah so I know it's not over just yet, I thought I'd go ahead and sew up a modern pattern that I believe can be styled vintage. Today's pattern of choice is McCall's M7950 looking … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: McCalls M7950
I'm trying to get back into sewing after a bit of a sad-spell so I figured Halloween is a great time to really get the creative juices flowing. To get some inspiration I went straight to my old vintage-sewing Pinterest board and stumbled upon this skirt that I completely forgot about. I'm not sure exactly … Continue reading Sewing a Vintage Spiderweb Skirt
Alrighty, we've survived the vision of my dirty hair curlers so it's only fair that I now share my dirty hair brushes and combs. This post might be gross, but we're all friends here and I know you won't judge me, but, my hair brushes get really gross really quickly. If you style your hair … Continue reading How to Wash Your Hair Brush and Comb
It's almost Valentines and love is certainly in the air. Valentines is not always about romantic love so I often celebrate with my friends and go out on many mini-dates during this time. I love getting ready for cute dates with either my hubby or my friends and it gives me a chance to wear … Continue reading How to Make a Heart Shaped Beret – 2 ways
Bust out the salt and pepper, today we are chatting about corset seasoning. Corsets are a wonderful garment to have in your wardrobe and can be worn as an under garment or as a statement piece over clothing depending on your personal preference. Now here is where it get's a little tricky; within the corset … Continue reading How to Season a Corset
We're all friends right? You wouldn't judge me or run for the hills if I opened up and shared with you? I hope not, because today will test our friendship as I'm about to show you my foam/sponge rollers and they are ... gross. In an attempt to get my life back into order after … Continue reading How to Wash Your Foam/Sponge Hair Curlers
So I had this odd idea as I was decorating my home for Easter (it feels so so long ago but here we are). I absolutely love Halloween, its a fun season with cute fall decorations, delicious treats (you had me at cinnamon) and no one feels obliged to buy you a gift. As much … Continue reading Witchy Wednesday: Making a Pastel Pumpkin Door Wreath
So I'm definitely not one to start giving vintage hair tutorials but I do know how to do a few simple things. As I slowly gain my confidence in front of the camera, I thought I'd share a very simple hair tutorial that anyone can do. Styling a vintage hair snood; so simple, so quick, … Continue reading How to Wear A Vintage Hair Snood
I remember my mother telling me of a time when my grandmother was shocked and horrified that a lady wasn't wearing a pair of stockings. Thinking back at this I can't help but laugh as it was my grandmother who drew with a brown pencil a 'seam' down her leg to give the illusion of … Continue reading How to Wash your Stockings and Tights
Winged eyeliner is very personal to a pinup; some girls love a dark and dramatic wing, some prefer a short wing and others opt out completely. No matter what your preference, mastering winged eyeliner is a bit of a challenge when starting out with pinup so it's always exciting when someone discovers an easy way to … Continue reading The Quick Flick Review
The annual Perth Pinup Pool Party is coming and this years theme is Carmen Miranda. Carmen Miranda, the famous Portuguese-born Brazilian samba, singer, dancer, Broadway actress, and film star is most recognizable for her iconic fruit hat. As soon as I heard the theme of the pool party, I knew it was time to create … Continue reading DIY Carmen Miranda Fruit Head Piece