Tips for taking care of your clothes from Make Do and Mend; In 1943, a booklet titled Make Do and Mend was widely distributed in England in an effort to encourage and teach households how to make their clothing last longer in a period of clothing and other shortages. This booklet became the cornerstone for … Continue reading How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer According to the 1940’s
There's a wonderful moment in life when you realise you have free will and can do whatever you want in your own house. I had this revelation a few years ago and have unleashed my inner child upon my house and have started creating a cosy, safe, fun and colourful home. Honestly, it's been super … Continue reading Making a Gallery Wall for my Vintage Sewing Room
Deck the Halls with Vintage Charm: Where to Find Unique Retro Christmas Decorations For many, Christmas decorations are more than just ornaments and lights; they're a way to connect with the past, evoke cherished memories, and create a nostalgic atmosphere. If you're looking to escape the mass-produced plastic and embrace the charm of vintage Christmas, … Continue reading Where to Buy Vintage Christmas decorations
Dive into the Analog Adventure: The resurgence of vinyl isn't just about a retro aesthetic – it's about a richer listening experience. The alluring crackle, the rich sound, the album art – vinyl records offer a unique music listening experience that's captivating a new generation of collectors. But where do you begin? The warm crackle, the detailed sound, and the tangible … Continue reading Your Essential Guide to Starting a Vinyl Collection
I'm not going to lie, pinup can be really expensive (you hear that? It's my credit card crying itself to sleep), but it can also be done on a budget. After years of wearing vintage and styling myself as a modern pinup, I've learnt a few tips and tricks to keep the budget down. If … Continue reading How to be a Pinup on a Budget
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
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
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
If you haven't already discovered Australia's best one-stop pinup shop, it's about time you did! Louella DeVille Boutique is an all-inclusive retro and pinup fashion house based in Brisbane and they are currently taking over the world of pinup online shopping. Louella DeVille sell everything you need for the perfect retro wardrobe from men and … Continue reading Louella DeVille Spring Break Review
As part of my journey with Pinup Doll Australia, we are required to support a charity and raise funds. I have chosen Endometriosis Australia and so far hosted a cocktail night, a lazer tag supersession, and most recently, a high tea. I enjoyed hosting the high tea so much that I thought I'd write up my … Continue reading How to Host a Vintage High Tea with Miss MonMon
I arrived in Toronto via train from Guelph and I was really excited about exploring such a beautiful city. I only had a few days planned in the city and I had 2 assignments to complete and I was battling a cold (which I ended up losing to) so time was of the essence. I … Continue reading Pinup with a Passport – Toronto
Recently, I've had quite a few people ask me, how can they start dressing vintage or pinup? What items should they start purchasing? Where should they go? and what to avoid. Instead of repeating myself like my childhood parrot, I thought I might turn this into a blog and hopefully help more people on their … Continue reading How to Start Dressing Retro
When I was first asked to collaborate with Miss Lady Lace, Miss Veronica Lily, Miss Lillian Rose and Feather and Sage Photography for a boudoir shoot, I was really excited, until my own self doubt swept over me. As a model, you often do shoots with other models and you quickly learn how to hold strong … Continue reading That’s a Wrap – Feather and Sage Boudoir
I began my July still oversea's somewhere in California and ended it home with friends and family. I got home quite sick and fell behind on my blogging but I caught up somewhere in the middle of it all just in time to release a few more posts before the month wrapped up. This month … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – July
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