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Thank you to everyone who supported this blog since it first began in 2008. We ceased publication in 2016 but keep these posts for you as an archive of inspiration and information.
The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music has been a part of so many childhood memories for generations. The iconic image of Maria, arms flung wide, atop a mountain with a look of pure joy on her face. It has been the cornerstone of many a classic movie channel, the songs part of many bedtime routines and it even makes an appearance in memes every now and again.
Best of Ballarat: What to Wear & Where
“What should I wear?!?” is by far the biggest question we're hearing as we countdown to the exciting Ballarat Heritage Weekend. While some vintage stalwarts and BHW regulars have had their looks ready since last year, we can all benefit from some style guidance and...
Best of Ballarat: Where to Eat & When
With Ballarat Heritage Weekend close at hand, and 20,000 vintage enthusiasts converging on the charming historic city, we’re sharing our best tips for making the most of your visit. So we’re dedicating part one of our special five-part “Best of Ballarat” series to...
Dream Lover – The Bobby Darin Musical
Brought to you by Nuffnang & Dream Lover David Campbell as Bobby Darin and Hannah Fredricksen as Sandra Dee in Dream Lover – The Bobby Darin Musical. I cannot imagine my world without Bobby Darin. You may not know the name, you aren’t likely to know his story,...
Miss Fisher’s Style Secrets Can Now Be Yours
Brought to you by Nuffnang, The National Trust & Miss Fisher Collection Stepping into the sultry, glamorous world of lady detective Phryne Fisher has just become one step closer to reality. Phryne's own award winning costume designer Marion Boyce has just...
Vintage Style Playbook: Corporate Dressing with Vintage Flair
Corporate vintage looks are one of the most polished and put together choices in your vintage playbook. These looks are an instant way to boost your credibility, authority and have your style noticed for the right reasons. How you pull your look together is all a...
Get Ready for Vintage Current Fashion Fair 2016
Do you remember “finding your true home” in the vintage community? And how wonderful it was to discover that your passion was shared and cherished by others? I do. It was at the best vintage fair I’ve ever been to (still to this day). There, for the first time, I...
Editor’s Picks: Fab Autumn Fashion Finds
I thought I had the weather outsmarted. Two weeks ago it had gotten quite cold and grey. It rained every day and I'd come to the conclusion that summer was over. In my enthusiasm I pulled everything out of the wardrobe, packed away all my summer clothes and did the...
How Often Should You Really Wash Your Hair?
It finally happened: I agree with Kim Kardashian on something. Believe me, I didn't expect it either. But flipping through a beauty mag recently, I spotted an article declaring that washing your hair only once a week is now a thing -- apparently because Kim said so....