As soon as I learn I am going to be travelling for a holiday, I instantly start planning all the outfits I wish to sew despite knowing I will never have enough time. Although I've been there before, I recently got offered a chance to travel back to Club Med in the Maldives (see my … Continue reading Sewing a Retro Beach Playsuit – Butterick 6354
The 1950s were a golden age for pin-up models, whose glamorous images graced magazine covers, calendars, and soldiers' barracks walls. These women embodied a certain ideal of beauty, often characterized by curvaceous figures, playful smiles, and a touch of innocent sensuality. Their captivating looks and confident personalities made them cultural icons, inspiring artists, photographers, and … Continue reading Top 10 pinup girls from 1950s
Red lipstick has always been a symbol of confidence and glamour, but the 1950s truly saw its heyday. From Hollywood stars to everyday women, a bold red lip was a must-have accessory, adding instant polish and personality to any look. This list delves into the top 5 most popular red lipsticks of the era, exploring … Continue reading Top 5 Red Lipsticks from the 1950s
It's officially spooky season and I'm honestly a little bit in struggle town. At this current point in time I feel like I'm barely keeping my head above water so although I had a massive Halloween sewing project planned (actually I'v been trying to compete it for over 2 years), I've decided to go easy … Continue reading Sewing Cute Retro Halloween Separates; Butterick 6354
Even though it's not quite autumn yet, I'm already thinking about my winter wardrobe. I suffer from seasonal depression no matter how much I try to convince myself I don't. I tend to become a true homebody in winter and barely leave the house so although I dream of a cute vintage winter wardrobe, I … Continue reading Vintage and Retro Style Sewing Patterns for A Dapper Wardrobe
Airlines are notorious for being super strict on weight limit and as an avid traveller I always try to find ways to reduce weight in my suitcase wherever I can. Travelling with makeup can sometimes be difficult as you can't also repot or take smaller amounts of things so you have to be very strict … Continue reading My Favourite Eyeshadow Palettes to Take Whilst Travelling
For any vintage enthusiast, we all know how stunning vintage beauty products can be. Nothing beats vintage beauty packaging; the sturdy materials, the colours, the patterns and how much of it was able to be refilled and not thrown out after one use. Today's makeup and beauty items don't always hold up to vintage standards … Continue reading 10 Vintage Inspired Beauty Items You Need
It's the start of a new year, which means new and exciting swing projects! I always have delusions of all the sewing projects I will complete in time for a holiday and then become grossly stressed when I can't complete them all. In early January, I was heading to Bali and before I knew it, … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Simplicity 8654 (and Butterick 6354)
Whenever I go op shopping, I always make an effort to look for sewing patterns. There's a plethora of cheap 80s patterns (with questionable garments all of which look shapeless and way too big), loads of children's patterns, some modern patterns and on the rare occasion, 50s patterns. I treasure any vintage pattern (not from … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: New Look 6508
It's been a hot minute since we've done a review and who better to break that drought but incredible small business, Turning Heads by Carolina? We've mentioned this brand before here on the blog but it certainly deserved it's own post and all the spotlight. As you may remember, not too long ago, I took … Continue reading Turning Heads By Carolina Review
Have you ever put on a true vintage dress only to find it doesn't sit right? Well, that might be because you're not wearing the right foundation garments. The way we dress today is vastly different from how we dressed in the 40s and 50s; back then, shapewear and undergarments were just as crucial as … Continue reading Best Vintage Reproduction Lingerie Brands
For those of us in the vintage sewing community, we all know who Gertie is. She's an incredible pattern and fabric designer with a flair for vintage styles and just a genuinely lovely person. Starting from her well-known blog, she has a successful youtube channel, a popular Patreon with monthly pattern releases, has collaborated with … Continue reading Gertie’s Butterick to Simplicity Pattern Number Guide
Modern pinups have fully embraced the winged liner look, better known as the cat eye and for many, it is the signature of their make up look. During the 50's, eyeliner wasn't really worn as dramatically as it is today, in fact, it was mainly kept around for theatre, stage or film performances. But I … Continue reading My Top Recommended Eyeliners for the Perfect Cat Eye
It's no secret that Sarsparilly is one of my favourite Aussie brands for many reasons; the quality of the clothing is always top notch, the unique style and vibe of the items themselves and of course, the amazing owner behind the brand. A little while ago, Sarsparilly collaborated with everyone favourite colourful teddies, Care Bears … Continue reading Sarsparilly X Care Bears Collection
I'd like to think that most of us have some kind of sunscreen in our daily skincare routine as protecting our skin from the sun is such a vital thing to do. The sun can speed up the appearance of aging, darken our skin and even come up with cancer years down the track. As … Continue reading My Top KBeauty Sunscreens
It's the most wonderful time of the year so I invite you all to grab some hot tea, snuggle up on the couch, light the Christmas tree and enjoy some of the best vintage Christmas movies of all time. These movies are full of fun, fabulous fashions, wonderful songs and heartfelt moment. Many of these … Continue reading Top Vintage Christmas Movies to Watch this Season
My lilac is in bloom (well one of them is) which means it's definitely almost summer and I can start putting away the fluffy jumpers and blankets for another half a year or so. To replace them, I will start finding all my shorts and cute little tops because I am ready for a summer … Continue reading Belle Poque Review
As the excitement grows for my upcoming nuptials, I've spent many hours browsing the internet and soaking in as much vintage wedding prettiness as I possibly can. Planning a vintage style wedding is quite a challenge but the best part is checking out all the wonderful wedding stylings from the past. To share my excitement, … Continue reading My Favourite Wedding Gowns – From History and Film