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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.
Vintage hairstyles with naturally curly hair?
Creating vintage hairstyles with naturally curly hair is easier than you think. I'm always surprised when I have clients with naturally curly hair, that they have so little idea what to do with it. Then I remind myself; I used to have hair like this when I was younger...
The Perfect Vintage Hair Cut – The Middy and How to Style It.
There is so much talk on the vintage pages of the internet about "what is the perfect hair cut for vintage"? While there is no single answer, given we all have preferences for different eras, different hair types and different lifestyles; the most often...
My Middy Hair Cut. The Perfect Cut for Vintage Sets.
Since 1997 I have been trying to get this hair cut. Like many of you I have all kinds of pictures, illustrations and even original cutting diagrams. So the questions is, after such a very long time, why have I never been able to get this cut to happen correctly?...
Four NEW Ways to Tie a Headscarf – Even More Vintage Glamour!
A simple headscarf can be tied so many ways it's amazing! Following on from my previous tutorial on "How to tie a headscarf Retro Style", this time I have 4 NEW ways to tie a headscarf! With our Melbourne Sumer currently hitting temperatures of 41 degrees Celsius,...
A Vintage Hairstyle for Christmas
Here's the perfect vintage hairstyle for Christmas - our summer holiday season! Christmas in Australia is often during the hottest part of the year, so choosing the right hairstyle to keep you cool and chic is an integral part of putting your look together. This is a...
The Best Exotic Massage in Malacca – The Majestic Spa Village
What is the most unique spa treatment you've ever had? Being slathered in mud? Covered in bees wax? I think I may be able to beat that. On my recent trip to Malaysia I had the chance to choose an indulgence from a particularly unusual menu, one I'd never seen here in...
How to have Beautiful Skin in Tropical Climates
With a little bit of preparation this holiday season, you can learn how to have beautiful skin in tropical climates quite simply. I live in Melbourne. Melbourne is anything but tropical. It can be super cold, super hot or super wet, only on the very rare...
Daily Outfit – Red hot red, pastels and vintage lace.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This is one special daily outfit today. As a part of my role as a Mercedes-Benz Championship blogger for The Race Around the Web, I had the opportunity to spend the day driving around in the hot off the boat, brand new B Class! I...
Review – The Best Red Lipstick Series – Maybelline Super Stay 24 hr Colour
Are you always on the hunt for a stay on lipstick that actually works? How to get your lipstick to stay on is one of my most frequently asked questions, and unfortunately there is only so much you can do short of tattooing your lips. My everyday tips for wearing red...