My yearly sewing recap is probably one of my favourite blogs to write as it gives me a chance to really look back over the year (and what a crazy one it was) and see how my sewing skills (and wardrobe) has improved. Spurred on by my yearly sewing goals, I tried my best to … Continue reading Everything I made in 2025 – Sewing Recap
Every year, I set myself a few sewing goals, and this year, I tried to set fewer goals (every other year, I planned way too much and got overwhelmed) that were all achievable. One such goal was to sew some swimwear, which leads us to today's post: making my first-ever bikini without a pattern. Knowing … Continue reading Sewing Swimwear: Making my First Bikini
It's been a while since I've done a pinup pageant so as travel slowly begins to return to normal, I started keeping an eye out on what vintage events were being held around Australia. I remember seeing the Hot Rod and Customs Pinup Pageant last year and although I wished to apply, I couldn't quite … Continue reading Hot Rod and Customs Pinup Pageant 2022
Here in Australia, we always have a few last summer days once autumn starts and to grasp ahold onto the final hours of heat, I went away for a weekend in beautiful Pemberton and of course that meant visiting a few swimming holes. Given the choice between the beach or a pool, I'd choose a … Continue reading Eco Claudette Rose Bikini Set by Bettie Page Swimwear Review
For those on the southern hemisphere, it's certainly starting to heat up which means many of us will be starting to head to the pools and beaches. Swimwear can be an area where many of us struggle to fit our bodies, styles and budget. To be honest, vintage swimwear is not for everyone, even vintage … Continue reading The Best Vintage Reproduction Inspired Swimwear Brands
With the current summer weather (for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere), swimsuit season is well and truly here. It's understandable that vintage-inspired may not be as appealing for some who want a true vintage swimsuit but they can be pretty difficult to shop, especially online. After shopping for vintage swimsuits for many years, … Continue reading How to Shop for Vintage Swimwear