I remember my mother telling me of a time when my grandmother was shocked and horrified that a lady wasn't wearing a pair of stockings. Thinking back at this I can't help but laugh as it was my grandmother who drew with a brown pencil a 'seam' down her leg to give the illusion of … Continue reading How to Wash your Stockings and Tights
For those of you in the southern hemisphere, SUMMER IS HERE!! Woo hoo!! Although it's ridiculously hot and leaving an airconditioned room takes a lot of willpower, it's no excuse to not embrace the vintage and pinup style. Having dressed this way for so long, I've come up with a list of tips and tricks … Continue reading Pinup Summer Essentials
Welcome to my new blog series, That's Sew Vintage. In this series, I'll walk you through steps, tips, and information on how to fix true vintage items and anything to do with vintage sewing and fabrics. I'll be discussing everything from how to fix hems, what to know when choosing a dry cleaner and how … Continue reading That’s Sew Vintage – Fixing a Heavily Damaged Vintage Dress
It's about time I properly discuss my adventures as a Miss Pinup International 2019 finalist, so here we go! Last year, competing in Pinup Doll Australia, we were told that the winner would receive a Golden Ticket that instantly qualifies them to be a finalist in the following years Miss Pinup International competition. I really … Continue reading Miss Pinup International
I always get told to 'pack light' whenever I'm getting ready for a trip overseas. It's not always easy to pack light especially with a pinup wardrobe if you like to go all out every day, it gets especially more difficult when you plan to do photoshoots on your travels. As an avid traveler, I've … Continue reading Pinup with a Passport – Organising Photoshoots Whilst Travelling
Now that the temperature is slowly dropping, it's common to feel the effects of seasonal depression. Cold weather and shorter days can bring about a sadness that isn't always easy to snap out off especially after a fun-filled summer. But winter doesn't have to be all dark and gloomy; it's a great time to slow … Continue reading Self Care Winter Tips
I travel a lot so I know the struggle of trying to stop my skin from freaking out whilst on a plane. Having your daily routine thrown out the window, excessive drying from constant aircon, lack of sleep and a limit of products available to you can all cause your skin to break out or … Continue reading Up in the Air Skincare: How to protect your skin on a flight
