Original pinups from the 40s and 50s became known as pinups because their photographs were 'pinned up' on the walls of soldiers away fighting for their countries and painted on the side of planes. The relation between pinups and photoshoots is a well established one and if you're part of the community for any given … Continue reading How to Get Ready for a Pinup Photoshoot
Back in November, I went on a very impromptu week long trip to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. One of my favourite travel locations as I've been there many times, know my way around, love the food, have friends who live there and the shopping is great. As much as I normally like to meticulously plan … Continue reading Where to buy Fabric in Kuala Lumpur
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
Pageant day will always be a little bit stressful but if you get organised and pack early, you can eliminate some of the stress for yourself. After competing in a few pageants myself, I've come up with a system that really works for me which I hope will help you too when it comes to … Continue reading What to Pack for Pinup Pageant Day
And our next pinup pageant entrant is [INSERT YOUR NAME HERE]!!Your time has come, all that work, planning and practice has built up to this moment, you take a deep breath and walk out on stage. But what now? After all that planning, two main things can happen when you step out onstage; you go … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: What to do on Stage
Righty-o! So you've now written your pinup bio, sent in your application and now it's time to start planning for pageant day. This is one of my favourite parts of any pageant; it gives you a chance to really get creative, get a bit silly and get creative. When it comes to planning, really lose … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: How to Plan a Routine
Welcome to my new mini-blog series all about pinup pageants. I've been tinkering with this mini series for over a year and am excited to share it with you over the next few months. In this series, I will be breaking down everything you need to know to plan out, prepare for, rehearse and be … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Writing a Pinup bio
As most already know, I am getting very close to my own little vintage wedding which has already created many special memories. After finding a glorious vintage wedding gown which I cannot wait to show off, I thought I'd create a list of tips and things to keep in mind when shopping for your own … Continue reading Tips for Vintage Wedding Dress Shopping
As the weather cools down and the temperature drops, now is the time to put away your lovely summery dresses and sandals and find your fluffy cardigans and faux-fur wraps. I often get asked how do I manage to stay warm when it’s cold outside without freezing; winter is a time to embrace earthy tones, … Continue reading How to Wear Vintage in Winter
If you live in a smaller city such as myself, you may have noticed that your vintage shopping options are pretty limited. So where else do you turn to find amazing vintage besides the three stores you have to drive an hour to, THE INTERNET! The online sphere has become a shoppers paradise but it … Continue reading How / Where to Shop Vintage Online
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