And just like that, summer is officially over and it's really just whizzed by! Looking back on February, this month was a huge challenge for me as it involved some travel followed by a severe Endo flare up which ended up triggering my depression. Trying to take part in the 100 days of Vintage Challenge really … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – February
Whenever I travel, I love doing a spot of vintage shopping and I always try to find something that was made in the area. Having recently gone to Sydney, I managed to squeeze in two half days of shopping and I found some pretty amazing things. I have made my first ever YouTube video haul … Continue reading My Sydney Vintage Shopping Haul
As we get older, birthdays can become more of a chore than a celebration. After an awful year, I was determined to ensure that this years birthday was full of love, light, colour and joy. I had known for several years that in 2019, my birthday lands on the first day of the Chinese New … Continue reading Spending my Birthday at Disneyland Hong Kong
Skin care is a serious business. As someone who has struggled with acne for many years, it's taken me a while to figure out my skin, what works, what doesn't, and how environmental factors affect my skin. One item that has been a huge help in my skincare routine are clay masks. Clay masks are … Continue reading Clay Masks; Tips, Tricks and My Top Favourites
November was a month of getting my life back on track after the amazing rollercoaster that was Pinup Doll Australia (read about my adventure here, here and here). It was also a month of planning the years end and giving back with a few charity events. Now that it's the end of the year, it's … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – November
Perhaps you have just entered your first pinup pageants and your thinking, "what do I do now?!". Don't worry, here is a safe space for you to get some ideas on how to plan for your pageant. Figure out the Basics: When you entered the pageant, you would have had an idea of what type … Continue reading How to Plan for a Pinup Pageant
Pinup photography is an art form; attention to detail, colours and of course hair, makeup and styling can all make or break a pinup photo. It's not just about standing in front of a plain background and pulling a silly face with some red lipstick, oh no it's so much more than that! Here in … Continue reading That’s a Wrap – Sherbet Birdie Photography
If you haven't already discovered Australia's best one-stop pinup shop, it's about time you did! Louella DeVille Boutique is an all-inclusive retro and pinup fashion house based in Brisbane and they are currently taking over the world of pinup online shopping. Louella DeVille sell everything you need for the perfect retro wardrobe from men and … Continue reading Louella DeVille Spring Break Review
For those that have known me for a very long time, you would know that I have had acne since I was in primary school. Over the years and as my body has changed, my acne has changed too. At the moment, I have cystic acne around period time and quite clogged pores which are … Continue reading K-Beauty – My Love Affair with Snail Mucus
As part of my journey with Pinup Doll Australia, we are required to support a charity and raise funds. I have chosen Endometriosis Australia and so far hosted a cocktail night, a lazer tag supersession, and most recently, a high tea. I enjoyed hosting the high tea so much that I thought I'd write up my … Continue reading How to Host a Vintage High Tea with Miss MonMon
I arrived in Toronto via train from Guelph and I was really excited about exploring such a beautiful city. I only had a few days planned in the city and I had 2 assignments to complete and I was battling a cold (which I ended up losing to) so time was of the essence. I … Continue reading Pinup with a Passport – Toronto
August started off with a bang and I ran into it at full speed; however, my body had other ideas and I ended up taking close to two weeks off from blogging and work. I'm hoping next month to talk more about living in Endo and some of my recent struggles. I am also looking … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – August
Recently, I've had quite a few people ask me, how can they start dressing vintage or pinup? What items should they start purchasing? Where should they go? and what to avoid. Instead of repeating myself like my childhood parrot, I thought I might turn this into a blog and hopefully help more people on their … Continue reading How to Start Dressing Retro
I was recently asked if I would like to collaborate with the fabulous Heart My Closet and of course without a second thought I said yes! Heart My Closet is a fabulous company who creates custom vintage and celebrity inspired dresses to suit their clients: you choose your dress, pick your size and the colour … Continue reading Heart My Closet Kate Middleton Dress Review and Collab
When I was first asked to collaborate with Miss Lady Lace, Miss Veronica Lily, Miss Lillian Rose and Feather and Sage Photography for a boudoir shoot, I was really excited, until my own self doubt swept over me. As a model, you often do shoots with other models and you quickly learn how to hold strong … Continue reading That’s a Wrap – Feather and Sage Boudoir
Before I even got to Montreal, a traveller I met on the way to New York told me that no one would speak to me if it wasn't in French. To be honest, I was a little worried because my French is absolutely terrible, but at the end of the day, I could manage on … Continue reading Pinup with a Passport – Vintage Shopping in Montreal
The month of June was the beginning of a travel adventure through the United States and Canada. Packing for a long holiday isn't easy especially when you like to dress up, so I tried my best to pack a pinup capsule wardrobe for my month long travels. It was a whirlwind of a trip and … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – June
Start spreading the news, Im leaving today ... For the majority of my time in New York I had Frank Sinatra singing 'New York' in my head which I must admit, made it all the more exciting. Waking up in the city that never sleeps had a peculiar exhilaration that cannot be described; the city … Continue reading Pinup with a Passport – New York Adventures