Category Archives: Online Shopping

Pretty Things List #23

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Vera Gin

Hello my darlings! I’ve been very busy lately with hospital appointments, a festival, and now travel away for uni, but I wanted to put up a Pretty Things List for you before I went away to Rockhampton. So here it … Continue reading →

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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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Pretty Things List #22

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Vera Gin

It’s mid winter here in Australia, and I feel like putting together an Australian-company themed Pretty Things List for you all 🙂 First, let’s look at clothes!  I love Australian company Retrospec’d for their lightweight Queensland-worthy cottons, the flattering cut … Continue reading →

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Item Review: Hell Bunny Elvira Coat

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Vera Gin

I now own two long winter coats: a vintage 1950s Soviet East German police trench coat…and this beauty. Let me introduce you to the Elvira. With a wonderfully swishy full skirt, faux fur details and oversized front buttons, it is … 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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Pretty Things List #21

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Vera Gin

Seeing as the weather has turned cooler and rainy (at long last!) here in Queensland, this Pretty Things List focuses on coats and jackets. Starting with Australian retailers, you can pick up this gorgeous Hell Bunny “Elvira” coat from Aussie … Continue reading →

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This Week in my Life: 13-19 June 2016

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Vera Gin

I’ve had a pretty good week, during which: I had two uni exams So…I got back from Cooly Rocks On late Sunday night, only to have to wake up early the next morning for a Terrestrial Botany exam!  Having spent … 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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Weekly Wardrobe: 6-12 June 2016

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Vera Gin

Monday Top and Skirt: Pinup Girl Clothing Petticoat: Malco Modes Shoes: Red Ginger Stockings and Garter Belt: What Katie Did Brooch: Erstwilder Tuesday Cardigan: Wheels and Dollbaby Bustier and Skirt: City Chic Heels: Red Ginger Turban (scarf): Borrowed Tuesday Night … Continue reading →

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Corsetry: Beginning Waist Training

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Vera Gin

I used to wear corsets all the time, when I lived in England.  The weather there was more suitable for the extra layer, and my job at the time allowed me the time to wear corsets, both at work (sometimes) … Continue reading →

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