I use a lot of Kbeauty products and there has been a recent shift to more environmentally conscious ingredients and some companies now offering vegan kbeauty alternatives. Whilst restocking some of my favorite products, I came across a new kbeauty brand called Happy Vegan and I thought I might test out some of their masks. … Continue reading K-Beauty Happy Vegan Sheet Mask Review
A lot of people have the misconception that wearing pinup is expensive - it certainly can be but there are ways around retro to suit all budgets. The world of online shopping has opened up countless doors for fashion lovers and many online stores are adaptable to any budget. We all know the saying, "you … Continue reading Grace Karin Summer Dress Review
Being an avid online shopper for some time, I had seen adverts for Dresslily pop up a few times alerting me to some pretty trendy items available with a budget. I had perused their website a few times but had never actually gone through with a purchase. A few weeks ago, I was contacted by … Continue reading DressLily Review and Collaboration
Skin care is a serious business. As someone who has struggled with acne for many years, it's taken me a while to figure out my skin, what works, what doesn't, and how environmental factors affect my skin. One item that has been a huge help in my skincare routine are clay masks. Clay masks are … Continue reading Clay Masks; Tips, Tricks and My Top Favourites
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
Last week, I was lucky enough to be in Sydney for the Everything Elvis Weekend at the Rooty Hill RSA. I thought I'd give the pinup pageant a go and really have some fun, make new friends and try something a little different on stage. Oh boy! What a day it turned out to be! … Continue reading Miss Memphis Vintage Pageant 2019
It's time to stop putting this job aside and just do it! It's time to clean out your wardrobe and home! I'm sure I'm not the only one who goes through their wardrobe every now and then and gets rid of things they no longer wear or like. Going through many changes over the past … Continue reading How to Declutter and Clean Out your Wardrobe and Home
It's easy to be swept up in the 'New Year, New Me' craze, set a whole bunch of goals and then completely forget about them by March. The end of a year is a great time to set goals but there are a few ways to ensure your goals are realistic, reasonable and achievable that'll keep … Continue reading Goal Setting for the New Year
Tis the season to embrace all things vintage, kitschy and Christmas! As most of us start decorating our homes for the holiday season, it's a great time to decorate in a way that suits our personal and unique tastes. I personally love checking out people's Christmas tree's and Christmas rooms on Instagram especially when there … Continue reading How to Have a Vintage Christmas
November was a month of getting my life back on track after the amazing rollercoaster that was Pinup Doll Australia (read about my adventure here, here and here). It was also a month of planning the years end and giving back with a few charity events. Now that it's the end of the year, it's … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – November
The holiday season is always filled with mixed emotions; it's the end of the year and time to reflect, it's a chance to plan new goals for the upcoming year, a moment to be with friends and family and an opportunity to have a little fun. But sometimes, the holiday season can leave us feeling … Continue reading Beating the Holiday Blues; Ways to deal with Seasonal Depression
I've never made it a secret that even though I am a full-time pinup, I still struggle doing pinup and vintage hair. Hair has never been one of my skills but it's also a slow learning process for me. Luckily, I've discovered ways of cheating with pinup hair and one of my favorite ways is … Continue reading Lavender and Peach Turband Review
Now that the dust has settled on Pinup Doll Australia 2018, it's time for my final installment in this mini blog series. Packing for Sydney was really stressful but I made sure that each outfit had it's own checklist and large ziplock bag so I could put all the accessories inside and not forget anything. … Continue reading Pinup Doll Australia – The Final Installment
Now that the weather is warming up, it's time to hit the beach and enjoy the sunshine. But the arrival of summer also means that the new Louella DeVille Summer collection is about to drop! Are you ready to be covered in beauty head to toe? This summer, Louella Deville was inspired by the ocean … Continue reading Louella DeVille Summer Collection Review
There's nothing more exciting than a new pinup inspired product hitting the market! Poison Apple Hair is a Victoria-based company from the brainchild of Australian hairdresser Michael Davids and they have just released their new product, Poison Apple Hair Setting Spray. Now I'm not a hair expert and I often struggle to style my hair so … Continue reading Poison Apple Hair Review
Perhaps you have just entered your first pinup pageants and your thinking, "what do I do now?!". Don't worry, here is a safe space for you to get some ideas on how to plan for your pageant. Figure out the Basics: When you entered the pageant, you would have had an idea of what type … Continue reading How to Plan for a Pinup Pageant
I was recently contacted by Charlie Stone Shoes and asked if I wanted to try some of their brand new vintage inspired shoes. Of course, I said yes and after a really smooth discussion, the shoes arrived on my doorstep before I even knew it. Charlie Stone Shoes is a Sydney based company that started … Continue reading Charlie Stone Shoe Review
October was the most challenging month I've had all year; as the saying goes, "it was the best of times, it was the worse of times". This was the month where all my Pinup Doll Australia prep was coming to an end, I had a few personal issues happen and I also got quite sick. … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – October