Personal Care

Sew: Me Made May 2019 Wrap Up
June 3, 2019

This Me Made May has been a much more casual one than past years. Lots more days at home, lots of mirror selfies wearing casual at home clothes. My seasonal …


Make: DIY Beauty Box {Rosehip & Avocado Anti Ageing Balm, Coconut Oil & Shea Body Butter and Coconut & Avocado Oil Lip Balm}
April 30, 2019

This would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift! I made two of these boxes as birthday gifts for my Sister and my Mum in Law whose birthdays fell on the …


Beauty: How I Do My Bumper Bang {1940’s or 1950’s Vintage Hair Tutorial}
January 22, 2019

I’ve always wanted a severe black bob with short Betty bangs, literally forever! Think Mrs Mia Wallace or the one and only Bettie Page. But sadly, it’s just not a …


Make: Wired Bumper Bang Filler {Vintage Hair Rat DIY}
January 18, 2019

  I wear a bumper bang most days because it’s quick and easy and cute (yes, it really is 5 min hair!). When I’m out and about I get asked about …


Make: Solid Lotion Sticks or Bars {Easy & Just 3-4 Ingredients!)
April 27, 2018

My whole family is in love with my homemade body products! I’ve made refills of baths salts and the roller ball perfumes and I’m nearly ready to remake the body …


Make: Styled Up Slip On Sneakers {Full DIY Tutorial}
April 20, 2018

  Sneakers are super functional. They are comfy and all terrain and pretty good in most situations. We all wore Vans to death in high school but we were chatting around …


Make: DIY Embellished Espadrilles { Super Easy Chilli Bead Tutorial}
March 15, 2018

Espadrilles are so classic! They are the perfect summer sandal and remind me of beach holidays and sunshine and casual vintage glamour. While espadrilles are perennially popular they really were …


Sew: Vintage Inspired Stretch Turban Headband {An Experimental Tutorial}
February 22, 2018

I love perfectly polished pinup hair! I really admire people who set their hair and create intricate rolls. Sadly, I am not among their ranks. I have no patience for …


Sew: Shaped Headband with Wired Tie {Matchy Matchy Vintage Inspired Retro Rockabilly}
February 2, 2018

I am all about decorating my hair! I have loads of tutorials on the subject; nail polish hair pins, vintage inspired hair pins, bow knot hair bands, no dent hair …


Glam: Makeup That Works For Swimming {Yes! I Do Wear A Little Lipstick, Mascara & Brows In The Water} 
January 11, 2018

  I’m pretty sure half of you are thinking that makeup for swimming is an awesome idea and the other half are thinking WTF! But stay with me here. Sometimes you …


Make: DIY Essential Oil Headache Balm {Super Easy, Doubles As A Lip Balm & A Great Gift}
December 8, 2017

Now, before we get into this easy recipe, you have to know that I am prone to headaches and migraines. Actually, all of the women in my family are the …


Glam: Just Wear That Bikini! {A Dose Of Body Confidence From A Plus Size Girl}
November 29, 2017

I can’t tell you how free and wonderful I felt pushing under the cool blue water of the pool. Weightless in every sense. The water glided over my bikini clad …