Gloves can be the perfect accessory to any vintage outfit and a fabulous way to add a touch of colour, class or assist those who can be a bit germaphobic (myself included). Finding a pair of vintage gloves can be a wonderful experience but keeping them in good condition can be a bit of a … Continue reading How to Wash Vintage Cotton and Leather Gloves
With the sewing bug well and truly caught, I've been reunited with my love of vintage floral bedsheets. I don't have a huge collection and over the years I've been left with only a few pieces still in my collection but each piece is treasured. Throughout my social media posting, I've received loads of questions … Continue reading Tips for Shopping, Caring for and Sewing with Vintage Bed Sheets
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
The word 'pinup' came about from war times where those who were sent away for the war effort, pinned up photographs and posters of their wives, girlfriends and popular celebrities of the time on their walls. Such posters were popular and the girls depicted in them soon became known as 'pin up girls'. The relationship … Continue reading Tips for Getting Published in a Pinup Magazine
A lot of people think that pageants can get really nasty and horrible; I suppose it can be true and I have heard my fair share of horror stories but I have also heard some lovely and uplifting stories of girls really supporting each other. For pinup pageants, and any other competition, there's a way … Continue reading Pinup Pageants Guide: Pageant Etiquette
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