We recently covered how to get ready for your pinup photoshoot, so it only makes sense to now have a look at what to do when the day of your photoshoot arrives. If you haven't read that post, do so before continuing this one as there are lots of great tips and ideas in there … Continue reading What to do the Day of your Pinup Photoshoot
The Quest for a Vintage Lipstick Refill
Gather the horses my friends, we ride at dawn. Back in the 40s and 50s, many makeup products were sold as refills which you would put into reusable packaging. As plastic wasn't as readily available and used as widely as it is today, many makeup canisters and tubes were made of metal which was durable … Continue reading The Quest for a Vintage Lipstick Refill
Should I buy True Vintage or Vintage Reproduction Sewing Patterns?
When getting into vintage sewing, you will eventually be faced with a decision of having to buy either vintage reproduction patterns or true vintage patterns. Although some true vintage patterns have been reproduced, you may not be sure which is better to purchase. Both have pros and cons so I thought I'd share with you … Continue reading Should I buy True Vintage or Vintage Reproduction Sewing Patterns?
Sewing a Dress Using 1970s Bedsheets and Blackmore 8673
If you sew, you will know how expensive sewing materials can be especially when it comes to fabric. I've written about sewing on a budget before and one point I will continue to share is that bedsheets make amazing cheap fabric alternatives if you find them at op shops. Thrifted bedsheets are one of my … Continue reading Sewing a Dress Using 1970s Bedsheets and Blackmore 8673
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