It has been a fun filled week this week. And by fun I mean busy. I’ve been spending a lot of time working on new articles for various mags and lovely posts for you all.  Sadly, my planned video tutorials are experiencing some hiccups as Windows Movie Maker continues to crash and is forcing me to spend more money on new software. I’ve been playing with the iPhone – still newsworthy here in Australia – to see if it is going to work with me and my long red nails.  So far I have learnt that iPhone have not anticipated users who wear gloves on a semi regular basis, so in that respect it is not vintage friendly. It does however, allow me to check my Ebay auctions so perhaps the two cancel each other out. I’ve also been having fittings and rehearsals for next weeks Robert Fritzlaff salon show, which although it is rather drafty standing around in the all together on a 4 degree morning, is still worth it.

This weekend looks to be just as busy and just as fun.

Heading down to a big collectables fair in Geelong on Saturday to see just what other goodies I can find for the winner of my Mad Men competition.

Reviewing entries to the same competition.  You are all so creative it is going to be hard to choose a winner. Officially the contest closes on 4th May, but I have had a few requests to extend the deadline another week, what do you think?  Shall I give it another week for the stragglers?

Yet more children’s parties to attend.

Meeting up with my favorite Melbourne bloggers and some new friends.

Attempting to sleep in past 8am at least one morning.

Planning a Mother’s Day weekend for next week. I think I might treat myself to a weekend in the country for the Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Sounds like the perfect place to indulge in some vintage style shenanigans.

Enjoying some Flickr feasting.

1. painting the moons, 2. I’ll eat you alive., 3. cinnamon II., 4. Vintage Alice–Why Was The Hatter Mad–Vintage Ad

Of course I have some reading for you too with the lovely…

Links a la Mode.

• 39th & Broadway – Is the fashion industry responsible for our weight issues?
• A Typical Atypical – When to ignore the fashion houses – the ridiculous, the impractical and the downright foolish!
• Broke & Beautiful – Earth Week! The best of plastic bags are highlighted.
• Capitola Girl Jewelry Blog – Take flight with some fanciful feathered jewelry
• Culturistas – The Culturistas take a trip to the Vintage Expo and give tips on how to shop for vintage
• Debutante Clothing – A private, curator led tour of the Valentina exhibit in NYC
• Dirty Laundry – Who needs Marc Jacobs when you have DIY?
• Dramatis Personae – B&Lu Presents Fun Plus-Sized Fashion…
• Fashion in my eyes – Interview with Sarah Korsiak Cellier, owner of a vintage shop with designer pieces
• FashionMind – Dressing up classy but very bright and not boring.
• Fasshonaburu – A public request for online stores to provide more and better pictures of their merchandise!
• Gladys L – Construction boots or Lotus shoes? The astonishing Chinese quest for female beauty incorporating small feet!
• In Pursuit of Fashion – Bleach for beginners: How to DIY the latest trend, bleached jeans.
• Independent Fashion Bloggers – 6 Do’s and Don’ts for Networking Online
• Retro Chick – Ethical Design Spotlight – Heart’s Desire Jewellery (+ 20% Discount!)
• Style Symmetry – My Storage System for Belts.
• StyleCovered – How fusing trends and culture can create something unique and chic! Who said covering up had to be boring?
• The Art of Accessories – The Art of Accessories show you how to make your own tinted moisturizer, how thrifty?
• THE COVETED – The Coveted: Two chances to win Pequito Bun Vintage Jewelry!
• The Curvy Fashionista – The brains behind Full Figure Fashion Week- Gwen DeVoe dares to bring Plus Size Fashion to the forefront
• The Style PA – Where to go in Leeds for Vintage fashion and beauty treats.
• Work Chic – Blowing your shopping budget? It may be your shopping habits!

Enjoy my Friends!