Breakfast with Icona Vintage
May 13, 13
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Daily Outfit- Reproduction 1950s wrap skirt
Mar 28, 13
I’m so thrilled to have found the time to sew again! It’s been about six months since I last made this pretty summer floral dress, and I’m now experimenting at making patterns from my vintage collection. I don’t have great pattern making skills as I’m unable to grade (yet), but...
read moreDaily Outfit – 50s Vintage Novelty Skirt
Feb 27, 13
You may have noticed this has been a bit of a quieter month from me. February has presented me with a few more challenges than I bargained for. For a start, my youngest began prep so my world is changing … again. Now there are even more classes to get to with dancing and swimming back on the agenda, as well...
read moreA simple 1950 hair style with hot roller set tutorial.
Feb 22, 13
Welcome back to the weekly tutorial! My apologies for the small hiatus there, I’m currently dealing with a dislocated jaw; not fun! But thanks to the miracle of modern medicine I can now soldier on and bring you this much requested tutorial. Today’s look is an easy 1950 style, smooth set. This is...
read moreDaily Outfit – Vintage Barkcloth for a Casual 1950′s Feel
Jan 17, 13
It’s due to be 39 degrees here again in Melbourne, as Australia is in the middle of a heat wave. So while the girls are on School holidays and the temperature keeps rising, we’ve been spending as many casual days at home as we can. Early every morning and late every evening, we head out to try...
read moreViva Las Vegas – Bumper Photo Post, Beautiful People and a swoonworthy JD McPherson
Apr 26, 12
Bonnie Rose, Candice DeVille and Ms. Chrissy at Viva Las Vegas 2012 Vegas! I have such a soft spot for this city having been married here to Mr SKM. The weather is gorgeous, the sky is blue and the low humidity means great hair! Having the chance to come back for an event like Viva Las Vegas was too good to pass...
read moreDaily Outfit – Top Shelf Old Bean! I take my 1950′s style look out for coffee with a Gnome…
Apr 24, 12
Landing back in Melbourne’s Autumn is taking a bit of adjustment after the spring time in Vegas. Today’s outfit was all about warm, comfortable and stylish for my first day back on the job behind the makeup brushes. There was no specific inspiration for this look, I was simply trying to pull together...
read moreI got myself a new vintage hair cut- 1950s style
Apr 03, 12
In order to complete the hair rescue that my Dove oils treatment started, I decided to go for the chop and lop off a whole lot of hair. In the process I wanted to commit to a seriously vintage style cut that means that I have no choice but to wear it styled, rather than trying to go for a safe half way option. Without going too...
read moreGrace Kelly Style Exhibition at the Bendigo Gallery
Mar 10, 12
The remarkable V&A and Grimaldi Forum exhibition Grace Kelly: Style Icon, has just touched down here in Australia. Officially opening on the 11th March, I was fortunate to be invited to an exclusive preview of this beautiful collection yesterday afternoon. Presented by John Kelly (Nephew to Princess...
read moreDaily Outfit Inspirations – A Vintage Polka Dotted Doll
Feb 16, 12
Melbourne at the moment is in that stage between summer and autumn. The place where it is hot and sticky during the days but can turn cold quite quickly. Those of us native to this fair city have long ago learnt the art of layering, preparing for all the unexpected eventualities thrown at us; which is why...
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