If you've been around for a little while, you might know that I have a mini ironing board from Ikea that I use for my sewing. After I made my first ever dress, I had some left over fabric in a cute fox print which I began turning into an ironing board cover (I actually … Continue reading How to Make an Ironing Board Cover
With my new sewing room all set up, it's time to add a few finishing touches. As you progress in your sewing skills, you start using and learning new tools that make things a little easier; one sewing tool I've always wanted is a Tailor's Ham. These 'hams' are a tightly stuffed pillow used as … Continue reading How I Made a Tailor’s Ham (with a free pattern!)
Did you clutch your pearls and scream "NO YOU CAN'T!" when you read that title? You're not alone, but alas, it is true. Today we dye the much-coveted Dita Cardigan just in time for the spooky season. For those that have no idea what is going on, the Dita Von Teese cardigan, in collaboration with … Continue reading Dyeing a Dita Cardigan
When it comes to the perfect pinup wardrobe, sometimes a pinup just has to do it herself. For about a year, Ive been slowly teaching myself how to sew and found that the resources available online are a goldmine. There are so many amazing pattern that can be sewn at home to help you create … Continue reading The DIY Pinup – Simple and Easy Sewing Patterns for a Vintage Wardrobe
Today’s fashion consumer is bombarded by constantly changing trends, fast fashion and micro-seasons; but the one thing that never goes out of style is good quality vintage. Despite this, people are more likely to shop at fast fashion outlets where most of the clothing will end up at landfill or make thrift stores overflow. Shopping … Continue reading Top 6 Reasons to Shop Vintage
As important as skincare is for modelling, you can't forget to look after your fingernails. As lots of models pose with their hands near their face, it is essential to make sure your claws are well looked after. I remember a two week period where I almost had a shoot everyday. Each shoot was a … Continue reading Nail Care – How to keep your claws classy whilst modelling
March was a very intense month. It was the month I worked on my website in secret and had heaps of shoots booked. It was the month I ramped up my health and fitness but also wore some pretty groovy outfits.
Yes I know it's already April but when you have an amazing month of outfits you still need to share them! I thought it would be fun to create a monthly series which reflects on some of my outfit choices throughout the month and a lot happened in February so I thought it's a good … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – February
Now that Easter is over for another year, I am able to write about my experience shooting a pinup Easter shoot with Sarah from Red Leopard Photography. I have worked with Sarah on many occasions and always have a lot of fun, share many laughs and create some beautiful images. I love how Sarah uses … Continue reading That’s a Wrap – Easter Shoot with Red Leopard Photography