The lovely team at Peppermint asked if I could send them a couple of pics last month, then surprised me with this delightful feature!

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Thanks Peppermint. You put together a great mag and I’m honoured to be n such great company this month.

This October issue is currently in store now!

Seriously… inspired much?!  A huge thank you to the reader who just turned me on to M Magazine.  I need to go and hunt this down in the flesh, but in the meantime you can download it for FREE here!!

There has been such an interest in retro lifestyle from mainstream media recently.  Just this weekend I was part of a feature in the regular News Ltd Sunday Magazine about those of us who choose to create our own vintage glam worlds. I’ve scanned the pages for you and uploaded them full sized, so if you click the images of each page you should be able to read the article.

Then, just the other week I was invited along into the studio at Radio Eastern to have a bit of a chat to Dee Copsey on her breakfast radio program, all about who I am and what I do.  I love chatting at the best of times, but it was such a relaxing interview that I could have gone on forever!

Anyway, most of you will know much of these things about me as regular readers of the blog, but if you feel like an excuse to kick back over a cup of coffee, have a little listen here, but I warn you.. I can talk!

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I am so pleased to see a growing interest not only in vintage fashion, but also in people thinking about lifestyles outside of the mainstream. I hope this is only the beginning of people looking for more beautiful and interesting things in life!

Sunday was an exciting day for smart, independent, feminine women here in Australia. It was the big launch of the brand new Femme Fatale magazine!  Captained by Danielle Vecchio – Editor Extraordinaire, Femme Fatale is for women, by women. It is about being in control of your own destiny, shaping your life the way you want, living your dreams and not compromising your femininity on your way to the top.

Danielle is a woman after my own heart, someone who understands that one can be smart and stylish, mother and maven, the star of your own show.  Each issue features Australian women who are living examples of following their passions and living the life they choose.  You’ll find art, fashion, photography, music, cars, performing arts, tattoos and all manner of other features. Yes, you can actually buy this one online, so for those of you looking for a little trans-pacific alternative style to add to your mag addiction – this is the one.

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Chatting with Danielle Vecchio, Editor of Femme Fatale

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Danielle with her inaugural covergirl and talented photographer, Helen McLean.

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One of the things I love about these events is the seriously good looking crowd. None more so than the fabulous Pixie, creator of Miss Pin Up Australia and head of Boogie Bop Dames, who took the cake in my book as most spectacularly dressed!

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The mini market stalls were a highlight of the afternoon, boasting fashion, art, music and even beautiful books.  I was pleased to see  Dr. Madeline there with her stellar work “Our Girls“.

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I also walked away with an arm load of new music (horray!) thanks to my lovely friend Jodi and Presstone Records.  You know that feeling when you have your first coffee after a weeks detox? That’s the feeling I get shopping here.

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Then onto the contests of the day..

The Tattoo Contest judges thought they had the best job in the world.

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A Pinup Contest was held to find Ms Femme Fatale.  Some lovely and brave girls got up to strut their stuff in day wear, evening wear and make a speech, while the judges looked on.

The judging panel was just as entertaining and beautiful as the contestants!

..right down to their toes!

Pepper Minx, Fashion & Tattoo Editor of Femme Fatale.

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I’m eagerly awaiting the next issue of Femme Fatale, both for the next round of articles and to find out..

just which red lipstick is the crowd favorite?

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Wintersun was nothing if not a fabulous time for photo opportunities, and it seems that I got around quite a bit!  Here’s a look at some of the cameos I made during the week.

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Promoting Wintersun and Charm School in the Tweed Daily

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Wintersun lead story for Gold Coast news.

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Promoting the Wintersun vintage swimsuit parade organised by Nicole Jenkins of Circa Vintage Clothing and The Lindy Charm School for Girls in the Gold Coast Bulletin.

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Possibly my favorite swimsuit of the parade – and another shot of it here.

One of my all time favorite moments of the week posing it up in the laundromat with my darling friend Kesenya.

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Trying  really had to Lindy Hop with my friend Miss Carly!

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Working it in a 1950′s black lace swimsuit.

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Finding a 1930′s vibe in a sweet blue suit.

I still have a pile of photos and fun to share with you, not least of which are highlights from the great 1950′s Cake Bake Contest, my pick of the best of the bands and the very, very odd local colour! (Hint – it has feathers!)

* Please note – all images are property of The Tweed Daily and The Gold Coast Bulletin where stated and remain their property.*