Category Archives: Item Review

Item Review: Hearts and Roses “Eliza” Dress

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Vera Gin

Last weekend I drove to historic Childers to meet up with Miss Milla Cherry and take some blog photos of two outfits to share with you, my lovely readers.   I’m showing you the first of these outfits today: The … Continue reading →

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Item Review: The Oblong Box Shop Pineapple Skirt

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Vera Gin

Last weekend I finally had the chance to take my new Oblong Box Shop skirt out for the day.  It was beautifully sunny, so Miss Milla Cherry and I headed to the beach to take some photos. The Oblong Box … Continue reading →

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Item Review: Vivien of Holloway Circle Skirt

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Vera Gin

One of my newest skirts is this beautiful leopard print circle skirt from UK company Vivien of Holloway. Unlike many “circle skirts”, this one actually is a full circle of fabric, so it has beautiful drape and flow over full … Continue reading →

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Item Review: Max Factor Marilyn Collection Lipstick in Marilyn Ruby Red

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Vera Gin

I was in Big W yesterday when I noticed that they were on the last day of their 40% off cosmetics sale.  Naturally, I just had to have a look! I wasn’t really looking for anything in particular, but I … Continue reading →

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Item Review: Napoleon Perdis Peep Show Madame Curl Curl Mascara

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Vera Gin

Phew, what a mouthful! I picked up this full size mascara by Aussie makeup icon Napoleon Perdis last month at a Terry White chemist in Hervey Bay.  Until recently, I’ve been using a miniature size Napolean Perdis mascara that I’ve … Continue reading →

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Item Review: Lady Vintage Eloise Dress in Teal Butterfly

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Vera Gin

I recently purchased a couple of dresses from Australian online retailer Wild Kitty Clothing, one of which was this beautiful Eloise dress from Lady Vintage/Lady V London. Made in London, the Eloise features a shorter style skirt, coming in at … Continue reading →

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Item Review: Bonsai Kitten Circle Skirt

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Vera Gin

Recently I was able to get my hands on three skirts from Bonsai Kitten, via Aussie online retailer Your One Stop Pinup Shop.  In addition to the magenta skirt featured here, I purchased a teal, and a red tartan colourway. … Continue reading →

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Item Review: Heart Accessories from Goodbye Charlie

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Vera Gin

Recently, I was invited to choose a jewellery item from the collection of Goodbye Charlie, an Etsy shop.  I couldn’t go past a glittery pink and blue heart themed brooch, so Lauren made me a pair of earrings to go … Continue reading →

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Item Review: Bernie Dexter “Frenchie” Dress in Cabbage Rose Print

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Vera Gin

Recently I reviewed the Pinup Girl Clothing “Ava” swing dress in dark blue.  The other outfit that I photographed while visiting Miss Milla Cherry was this: the Bernie Dexter “Frenchie” dress in cabbage roses print. The Frenchie was inspired by … Continue reading →

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Item Review: Frangipani Hair Flower from Hawaiian Hairlooms

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Vera Gin

  Last week I was fortunate enough to receive a custom made “Hairloom” hair flower all the way from Hawaii!  Ellie, the lovely owner of Ellie’s Hawaiian Hairlooms, took my love of the frangipanis (or Plumeria) that grow in my … Continue reading →

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