Dear Gentle Reader, we're back for round 2! It is time to celebrate season three of the show I am still obsessed with, Bridgerton on Netflix. I've loved the show since season 1 and have even read all the books so although I know all the juicy gossip and secrets, I get so excited for … Continue reading Sewing a Featherington Inspired Gown from ‘Bridgerton’ using Simplicity 9434
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My HUGE Kbeauty Skincare Haul from South Korea – Part 2
For Part One, please go here. https://youtu.be/Y2s5TdPbySY Most of these products will be available from YesStyle which is where I shop for all my kbeauty needs. I do have an affiliate code MONMON8 which you can feel free to use for an extra discount upon checkout. Please note you are under no obligation to use this code, … Continue reading My HUGE Kbeauty Skincare Haul from South Korea – Part 2
Pinup Pageant Guide: Online Pageants 101
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
Making a Vintage Banana Spook Cake – Vintage Cooking Adventures
The 70's were a wild time, especially culinary speaking where it was adding the weird and wonderful (mainly into a jelly mould and calling it a day) presented on our tables. When I was deciding what decades-old dining experience to share with you all, I wasn't sure what to make until I saw the Banana … Continue reading Making a Vintage Banana Spook Cake – Vintage Cooking Adventures
D Perfect Red Lipstick by Dafna Review
As a red lipstick enthusiast, nothing quite gives me a thrill as much as a brand new red lipstick. I cannot help but rejoice when I hear of a fellow pinup sister embark on a business venture with a new product and the latest item to hit our hypethetical shelves in a lovely little red … Continue reading D Perfect Red Lipstick by Dafna Review
Mrs Maisel Outfits from Heart My Closet Review – Part 2
Having a bit more time on my hands means that I am indulging in a few guilty pleasures; mainly drinking tea, sewing and watching The Marvellous Mrs Maisel. Now that Season Three has been released, we are once again flooded with so many beautiful outfits and styles that truly make Midge a vintage icon. There's … Continue reading Mrs Maisel Outfits from Heart My Closet Review – Part 2
Making Vintage Valentines “Salad” (1952)
Despite my questionable attempt at baking for Halloween, I thought it's about time to get back onto the cooking horse and try some more vintage recipes but this time, for Valentine's Day. After a fair amount of research and looking through old cookbooks and recipes online, I found a vintage treat with a confusing name … Continue reading Making Vintage Valentines “Salad” (1952)
Redbird Vintage Box – December Unboxing
So living in Austraia, we have quite a slow shipping system meaning that by being a part of a subscription service like this, everything arrives a month late. In saying that, let's crack open our December Redbird Vintage Box and see what amazing goodies we got inside! https://youtu.be/LaLkloS57Wg For those that may be unaware what … Continue reading Redbird Vintage Box – December Unboxing
How to Sew a Vintage Peg Apron
One of my favourite household chores is doing the laundry, I love the simplicity of it, the smells of the laundry products and getting time to go outside and enjoy the fresh air whilst I peg everything up. What I don't like, however, besides folding laundry, is dealing with plastic pegs. After time in the … Continue reading How to Sew a Vintage Peg Apron
Redbird Vintage Box – September Unboxing
Roll up, roll up for the magical mystery tour that is a Rebird Vintage Box unboxing! This week we are opening our final catch up box and then we are officially up to date so lets peek inside and see what September goodies we received. For those that may be unaware what a Redbird Vintage … Continue reading Redbird Vintage Box – September Unboxing
Mrs Maisel Revlon Lipstick Review
Our vintage hero, Mrs Maisel was so ecstatic to become a makeup girl at the Revlon counter of B. Altman's in the series The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. But Revlon has been around long before Mrs Maisel hit our screens originally starting in 1932. Originally, the company starting with nail enamel where they revolutionised the manufacturing process … Continue reading Mrs Maisel Revlon Lipstick Review
Redbird Vintage Box – July Unboxing
As we are still playing catch up, this week I open not one, but two Redbird Vintage Boxes for you. This blog gives you a closer look at July's box but if you'd like to see all the goodies we got in August, go here. But lucky you, in today's video I combine both July … Continue reading Redbird Vintage Box – July Unboxing
Redbird Vintage Box – August Unboxing
As we are still playing catch up, this week I open not one, but two Redbird Vintage Boxes for you. This blog gives you a closer look at August's box but if you'd like to see all the goodies we got in July, go here. But lucky you, in today's video I combine both July … Continue reading Redbird Vintage Box – August Unboxing
Redbird Vintage Box – June Unboxing
Yeah... so I know it's October and I'm only just sharing my June Redbird Vintage box but after my break, I realized I never edited my footage and didn't want to waste it so here it is, my June Redbird Vintage Box Unboxing. Mental health can be difficult to navigate but just know I'm trying … Continue reading Redbird Vintage Box – June Unboxing
Redbird Vintage Box – May Unboxing
Everyone loves a good mystery so when I heard about Redbird Vintage Box, I was really keen to give it ago. Redbird Vintage Box is a monthly subscription company run by two vintage loving sisters and at the moment are offering two monthly subscriptions (or one-time order): the smaller Marie box featuring four vintage accessories and … Continue reading Redbird Vintage Box – May Unboxing
Fatale Cosmetics Lipsticks Review – The Heirloom Collection
Whats that rustle in the bushes?! A new vintage cosmetics brand has appeared! We must catch up and try their three vintage-inspired lipsticks based on Hollywood Starlettes immediately! https://youtu.be/Cw9tZA5hQxU Now that I've thoroughly expressed my excitement, I am really excited to be testing and reviewing Fatale Cosmetics and their full Heirloom collection. I recently discovered … Continue reading Fatale Cosmetics Lipsticks Review – The Heirloom Collection
My First Burlesque Performance
It's very common for a lot of pinup girls to also be burlesque dancers; one style lends itself to the other and you learn a lot about presentation and stage presence from doing one or the other. I often go to Burlesque shows throughout the year as a lot of my friends are performers so … Continue reading My First Burlesque Performance
Daiso Stick-On Eyeliner – Miss MonMon Test
Here we go again with another eyeliner hack, but this time it's in sticker form! I was recently in Daiso where I came across Cat Eye Line Tape which is essentially winged eyeliner in sticker form. After years of struggling with winged eyeliner, I couldn't resist trying it out and seeing how it faired. Also, … Continue reading Daiso Stick-On Eyeliner – Miss MonMon Test