Yes it's not everyone favourite day of the year, but I do really enjoy Valentines Day just for a day to tell people how special they are to you. I believe that love, including friendship, is something to openly celebrate and to talk about. I try to often remidn people how special they … Continue reading Erstwilder “With Love” Valentines Day Collection
As an avid gardener, I don't mind the odd creepy crawley as long as they don't eat my garden...I'm looking at you caterpillars! In saying that, I really like certain insects as they are just another essential part of life and are pretty cute! When I heard Erstwilder was releasing a new insect inspired collection … Continue reading Erstwilder Insects Collection
I've always been surrounded by vintage objects and antiques; I've seen many beautiful things during my travels and have, over time, created a wishlist of beautiful things that I hope to one day own. Now that I dress pinup full time, it's only natural that my vintage wishlist features certain items of clothing. Some are … Continue reading Finding my Vintage Unicorn
It's the time of year where I can blast 'The Monster Mash' and dance my little twist dance to it without too many weird looks but with the release of Erstwilder's new Halloween collection... ITS OFFICIALLY SPOOKY SEASON! For your own audio pleasure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOFCQ2bfmHw Ok now that we've estalished that I should never take control … Continue reading Erstwilder In The Shadows Collection Review
Now I love me a good headwrap especially when I'm particularly struggling with my hair or just haven't had time to curl it the night before. Scarves and wraps are a staple in my wardrobe and have been for several years which also means I have learned to tie them and wear them in a … Continue reading Erstwilder Scarves Review
My feet have barely touched the ground since I've come back from Brisbane just a few days ago and what a wonderful trip it was. Like most trips, I made sure to squeeze in a touch of vintage shopping and during this trip, I think I hit the motherload! Watch my full haul video here: … Continue reading Brisbane Vintage Shopping Haul
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
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
There really is nothing better than a beautifully made custom dress. I was recently contacted by Etsy store Hearts and Found and asked if I would like to review some of their dresses. I must have let off a happy shriek when I read the message as I knew straight away what the brand was … Continue reading Hearts and Found Review
This blog is a follow up from my last blog on how to prepare for a vintage shopping adventure; here we will discuss how to get the most our of your vintage shopping once you walk in the store. https://youtu.be/yYHVWZ3zX_Q You're ready! You're prepared! Let's go sniff out some vintage gold! … Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Vintage Shopping
Vintage shopping is much like going on an adventure; you need to be well prepared, have the correct equipment, stop for refreshments and always expect the unexpected. Vintage and thrift shopping is great for the environment, your fashionista soul and the economy (more on that here), but not everyone knows how to do it properly. … Continue reading How to Prepare for a Vintage Shopping Adventure