Tending the Garden, Tending the Soul: How Gardening Can Heal Gardening, at its core, is an act of nurturing. We cultivate seeds, provide sunlight, water, and protection, all with the hope of witnessing vibrant growth. But gardening, much like life itself, is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. It's a humbling experience that … Continue reading The Mental Health Garden: How Gardening Changed the Way I See Relationships
Cooly Rocks On held in Coolangatta every year, is one of Australia's biggest nostalgia festivals and it just keeps getting bigger and better each year. Cooly Rocks On goes on for 5 days and is jam packed with events, live shows, contests, food, music, shopping, dancing and so much more. It really is a must-see … Continue reading Sewing Vogue 9100 for Cooly Rocks On!
Those of us lucky enough to call Western Australia home know that the delightfully tropical holiday destination of Bali is only a three and a half hour flight away. This makes it especially tempting for a cheeky weekend getaway which is how I found myself there earlier in the month. A little while ago, my … Continue reading I took a Silver Jewellery Class in Ubud Bali – WS Art Studio
As soon as the weather starts to turn chilly and the golden brown leaves start leaving a blanket cover over a lawn, it is time for us cottage core girls to don our linen and run through a glen. Cottage core is a romanticised idea of slow living and pays homage to land workers, cottage … Continue reading Phoenix Dress from Linennaive Review – Cottage Core Vibes
In the wise words of Jennifer Coolidge, "Wanna know the secret to confidence? Not caring!" and truer words were never spoken. Embracing the pinup style can do wonders for ones confidence. However, there are many ways to boost ones confidence as your pinup journey continues. I often get asked how you can boost your confidence … Continue reading How to Boost your Confidence with Pinup
Over the last few years, glamour and burlesque queen Dita Von Teese, has been releasing limited edition lady head vases as part of her merchandise. If you are unsure of what a lady head vase is; it's just like what it sounds, a vase in the shape of a ladies head which is sometimes adorned … Continue reading Dita Von Teese Lady Head Vase Review
Back in May, I wrote up a review of the Peony Blush Dress from Teuta Matoshi which is a stunning Grace Kelly Princess fantasy gown that we all fell in love with. Since posting, I've had a few messages regarding fit of other Teuta Matoshi styles. It just so happens that I have a few … Continue reading Garden in the Sky Dress from Teuta Matoshi Review
I'm sure I'm not the only person who feels the need to get a whole new wardrobe when they go on vacation. Earlier in October, it just so happened that my partner and I realised we had to go on our honeymoon because it was a bit of a "now or never" situation. Our destination? … Continue reading Hourglass Swing Dress from The Pretty Dress Company Review
One thing I love about Instagram, is the wide range of people it has allowed me to connect it. Every time I log on and scroll through my feed, I am constantly floored by all the creativity, talent and uniqueness that people post out into the world. As I've been exploring my love of sewing, … Continue reading Daisy Bow Dress from Victoria K Designs Review
Not all sewing project go smoothly. Have you ever started a project and you can tell from the get-go that it's just not going to work out? This is exactly how this project started. I was looking through my more modern sewing patterns that I was gifted when I first started sewing; some have been … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Cynthia Rowley X Simplicity 1873
It's been a hot minute since we've done a review and who better to break that drought but incredible small business, Turning Heads by Carolina? We've mentioned this brand before here on the blog but it certainly deserved it's own post and all the spotlight. As you may remember, not too long ago, I took … Continue reading Turning Heads By Carolina Review
As a red lipstick enthusiast, nothing quite gives me a thrill as much as a brand new red lipstick. I cannot help but rejoice when I hear of a fellow pinup sister embark on a business venture with a new product and the latest item to hit our hypethetical shelves in a lovely little red … Continue reading D Perfect Red Lipstick by Dafna Review
For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, summer is just around the corner so it's time to put away the cardigans and pull out the sandals just in time for the warm weather. You may remember a little while ago we reviewed the Honiara Makira shoes which were a pinup shoe perfect for the … Continue reading Anuha Yellow Shoe Review – Honiara Vintage
As much as I love the glamour life, there's always been a part of my soul that's drawn to cottages, dusty libraries, and cardigans with matching skirts. I suppose the kids these day call this sort of aesthetic "dark academia" or a variation of "cottage core". This yearning for a simpler lifestyle with a deeper … Continue reading Ecosusi Vintage Inspired Bag Review
In my wardrobe, I have heaps of tops, skirts, dresses and accessories but when it comes to footwear, I'm a little lost. I do have a selection of nice sensible heels, a couple of quirky shoes but what I really try to get a good range of is simple day wear shoes. My go to … Continue reading Honiara Vintage Shoe Review – Makira in White
I dream of the day where I have my own home with a private boudoir room which I can spend some time primping and pampering myself. In my head, I am wearing a long and luscious pink gown, fluffy mule slippers and I am powdering my self with something beautiful and luxurious. I was indulging … Continue reading Testing Vintage: White Shoulders Powder
It's time to kick of the new year with a brand new Erstwilder collection and how lucky am I that it's my favourite theme, flowers. I have more floral brooches than any other theme and I still collect and purchase new ones. I don't know why, I just love them, find them easy to style … Continue reading Erstwilder A Floral Affair Review
After finishing my Laneige Fresh Calming cleanser a few weeks ago, I had my eye out for a new cleanser and suddenly I was craving a good quality foaming cleanser. Foaming cleansers are supposed to be very gentle on the skin as they don't require as much scrubbing to get the product to foam. They … Continue reading Kbeauty – Neogen Real Fresh Foam Cleanser