It's been a little while since we talked about corsets so I thought I'd share how I wash and care for my corsets. Keeping your corset in good condition, clean and cared for really helps this garment last and work for you. It's completely worth looking after your corset; they certainly are an investment and … Continue reading Top Tips on Cleaning Your Corset
Helpful Hints from Make Do and Mend: Back in the 1940's, a little booklet known as Make Do and Mend was widely distributed and shred a variety of tips, hints and information on how to make your clothes, garments and house hold objects last as long as they can. This booklet shared information about avoiding … Continue reading Washing and Ironing Hints from the 1940’s
Vintage clothing adds a touch of timeless style and history to your wardrobe. But those delicate fabrics and potential wear-and-tear require special care when it comes to cleaning. Fear not, fellow vintage enthusiast! With a few simple steps, you can keep your favorite finds looking fresh for years to come. Before You Begin: Assess and Identify Check the label: Some vintage … Continue reading A Guide to Cleaning Your Vintage Clothing
Mastering the Wing: Keeping Your Eyeliner Sharp and Bold When it comes to modern pinup makeup, winged eyeliner is iconic. Eyeliner, especially the dramatic winged look, can be a powerful tool for enhancing your eyes and adding definition to your face. But smudged, faded eyeliner can quickly ruin your look. To avoid this, I've created … Continue reading How To Keep Your Eyeliner Sharp and Bold
Taming the Threads: A Guide to Washing Vintage Wool Garments Vintage wool garments hold a special charm, whispering stories of a bygone era. But keeping them looking and feeling their best can be a daunting task. Fear not, fellow vintage enthusiasts! With a little know-how, you can ensure your woolen wonders stay fresh for years to come. Before the Dip: Assess … Continue reading A Guide to Washing Vintage Wool Garments
Caring for Your Vintage Silk Treasures True vintage scarves, with their intricate patterns and timeless elegance, deserve special care when it comes to cleaning and keeping them looking their best. Unlike modern scarves made of synthetic materials, these delicate fabrics require a gentle touch to maintain their beauty and longevity. To help you look after … Continue reading A Guide to Washing True Vintage Scarves
Three ways to Saving Your Sounds Vinyl records offer a unique listening experience, but sometimes those precious discs can become warped due to heat, humidity, or improper storage. A warped record can cause your turntable's needle to skip or produce unwanted pops and crackles. But fear not, vinyl lovers! There are ways to flatten your … Continue reading A Guide to Flattening Warped Vinyl Records
Taming the Mane: Protecting Your Hair During Vintage Hair Styling Vintage hair styles, with their voluminous curls, intricate braids, and towering up dos, are undeniably glamorous and challenging. However, achieving these looks often involves teasing, backcombing, and copious amounts of hairspray, which can take a toll on your hair's health. Overtime, such styles, if done … Continue reading How to Protect Your Hair During Vintage Hair Styling
Taming the Fade It's really common in the modern pinup realm to embrace bold and coloured hair. Many pinups turn it into their signature whilst other change it up frequently keeping their look fresh and fun. As I've recently discovered, dying your hair can be a transformative experience adding vibrancy and personality to your look. … Continue reading How to Keep Your Dyed Hair Looking Fresh
Sweet Dreams Curls: Tips for Sleeping in Curlers Without Discomfort Dreaming of bouncy, voluminous vintage curls without the hassle of heat styling? Or perhaps your hair is like mine and does not respond to heat curling at all? Sleeping in curlers can be a great way to achieve those coveted waves without damaging your hair. … Continue reading Tips for Making Sleeping in Curlers Comfortable
Third times the charm right? It's been a while since I've done a Pinup Pageant Recap as I've taken a bit of a break for a little while due to burnout and mental health but why not get right back into the pageant world and partake in one of the biggest pinup pageants in Australia, … Continue reading Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant 2024 Recap
It's become some what of a tradition to bake and create a vintage lamb cake for every Easter. I have been making these cakes since 2020 and as I had to skip last years due to travel, I was determined to complete this years cake regardless of whatever else I had going on in my … Continue reading Baking a Vintage Lamb Cake for 2024
Clear Your Space, Clear Your Mind: How Decluttering Can Boost Your Mental Health Most of us in the pinup, retro and vintage sphere will know the feeling of having overflowing wardrobes, way too many shoes and accessories as well as heaps of petticoats, stockings and more. It gets a little overwhelming and most of us … Continue reading Decluttering for Mental Clarity
There's nothing quite like a holiday; a chance to take a break, explore, indulge and get away from the daily grind. Unfortunately, like most good things, they are over too soon and it's back to reality at the blink of an eye. Coming home from a holiday can often lead to the 'post-travel blues', a … Continue reading How to Beat the Post-Travel Blues
I've been a model in various forms for over 20 years; I've done everything for agency work, freelance modelling, cat walk, promo work, photography work for commercial, catalogues, editorials, beauty campaigns and much much more. At one point I was doing upwards of ten shoots a week and although I've slowed down a fair bit … Continue reading How to Stay Safe During a Photoshoot
We recently covered how to get ready for your pinup photoshoot, so it only makes sense to now have a look at what to do when the day of your photoshoot arrives. If you haven't read that post, do so before continuing this one as there are lots of great tips and ideas in there … Continue reading What to do the Day of your Pinup Photoshoot
If you sew, you will know how expensive sewing materials can be especially when it comes to fabric. I've written about sewing on a budget before and one point I will continue to share is that bedsheets make amazing cheap fabric alternatives if you find them at op shops. Thrifted bedsheets are one of my … Continue reading Sewing a Dress Using 1970s Bedsheets and Blackmore 8673
The spicy lung virus brought about many weird and wonderful things in a time of uncertainty, although many events were cancelled or postponed, it was incredible to see how humans adapted, embraced and created new technologies and we learnt how to keep in touch, adjust and try new things. One thing I never thought I'd … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Online Pageants 101