Monthly Archives: October 2015

Item Review: Lady Vintage London Hepburn Dress in Enchanting Birds Print (Blue Azure)

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Vera Gin

Welcome to my review of the beautiful Hepburn dress in Blue Azure Enchanting Birds print, by Lady Vintage London. When I first unwrapped this dress, I’m pretty certain my mouth dropped open in a “wow”.  And when I excitedly showed … Continue reading →

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Know Your Decade: The 1940s

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Vera Gin

You might be interested to read the other posts in this series: 1950s The 1940s were a time of international war, which in Britain was followed by many years of rationing and rebuilding in the face of massive social changes, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wardrobe: Monday 19 to Sunday 25 October 2015

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Vera Gin

Monday Dress: Crossroads Brooch: Erstwilder Hairscarf: Wild Kitty Clothing Belt: Spin Dance Australia Wednesday Top: Collectif Skirt: Collectif Saturday Dress and Belt: Pinup Girl Clothing “Birdie” Necklace, Hair Flower and Brooch: Your One Stop Pinup Shop Shoes: Homy Ped Shoe … Continue reading →

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Countdown to my Second Pinup Competition

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Vera Gin

A little while ago I brought you a post about the preparation I did the day before my first ever pinup competition.  This time, I thought I’d give you the rundown of how I’m preparing from a month before the … Continue reading →

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Know Your Decade: The 1950s

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Vera Gin

You might be interested in the other posts in this series: the 1940s For America, the 1950s represented a time of increased consumerism and financial security, while in Britain (and for a shorter while, Australia), the early 50s were a … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wardrobe: 12 October – 18 October 2015

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Vera Gin

Monday Top: Pinup Girl Clothing Skirt: Lindy Bop Scarf: Your One Stop Pinup Shop Brooch: Erstwilder Wednesday Top: Steady Clothing Skirt: Collectif Brooch: Erstwilder Lipstick: Pretty Zombie Cosmetics in “Purple Poison” Thursday Dress: Folter Brooch: Erstwilder Lipstick: Revlon Colorburst in … Continue reading →

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Making Hair Flowers and Other Distractions

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Vera Gin

One of the things my psychologist has got me doing is to try to focus on creative activities when my mood dips dangerously low.  The idea being: my mind can calm down by “switching off” as my hands are kept … Continue reading →

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Pretty Things #7

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Vera Gin

This week’s pretty list is based around two colours: rose and gold. The first thing on my pretty list is the brooch that inspired the whole list: Lip Service by Erstwilder.  At AU$34.95, it’s an affordable way to make any … Continue reading →

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The Blue Water Club Rockabilly Festival

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Vera Gin

Today I went to the first ever Blue Water Club Rockabilly Festival at Burnett Heads, Queensland. A friend I first met at a pinup competition a few months ago, Miss Milla Cherry, attended as well, so it was nice to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Wardrobe: 5 October to 11 October 2015

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Vera Gin

Monday Dress: Pinup Girl Clothing Corset: Orchard Corset Lipstick: Lime Crime Wednesday Top: Crossroads Skirt: Collectif Lipstick: Revlon Colorburst in “Lollipop” Friday Dress: Folter Shoes: Isabella, from Something for Doris Lipstick: Revlon in “Liptember Pink” Saturday (daytime) Top: Collectif Skirt: … Continue reading →

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