Category Archives: Opinion

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: Hell Bunny Calaveras Dress

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Vera Gin

Some pinup girls just aren’t into sweet and pretty prints.  So what’s a girl to do? Hell Bunny has recently come out with a great Day of the Dead print that errs on the side of tough, not sweet.  Featuring … 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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This Week in my Life: 18-24 July 2016

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Vera Gin

I continued with work experience I’m currently volunteering two days a week at a State Government department involved in natural resource management.  Not only am I having the opportunity to learn a lot for learning’s sake, but it could make … 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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How To: Styling Bettie Bangs

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Vera Gin

A few days ago I went and got a Bettie bangs style fringe cut.  For those who don’t know, Bettie bangs are named for the icon who made them famous: burlesque girl Bettie Page. Unlike other fringes, Bettie bangs curve … Continue reading →

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Corsetry: Week Two

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Vera Gin

6 June 2016, Day One: Initial Measurements Measurement of natural, uncorseted waist: 100.4cm Measurement over corset: 96cm Wearing: size 30 corset (CS-411 in mesh) cms lost since starting (uncorseted): N/A cms lost since starting (corseted): N/A Difference between uncorseted and … 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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