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Mid-century magazine advertising has been a big inspiration for me in my vintage sewing adventures. At first it’s all just ‘old pretty stuff’ but after a few years, you grow to love the names on the labels and the different styles they favoured, both in the silhouette and the way each brand promoted themselves.   This projects is a bit of an adventure in photography and graphic design for me, featuring original vintage pieces that I have tailored to fit me, as well as clothin

Today’s ridiculous project is a series of midcentury makeup ad recreations for my every day tried-and-tested  favourite makeup products. I am never going to be a beauty influencer, that way lies madness. But, I have been doing 40s/50s makeup for years now and I have bought SO many things. These products are my favourites and they are all from 100% cruelty free companies and the majority are vegan too. None of the links are sponsored or affiliate or anything like that. Ah The

All the best old christmas films ranked according to my personal whims.

Everything I look for in a good pair of heels for swing dancing.

A spoiler-free costume summary of Why Didn't They Ask Evans (2022) with sewing and knitting pattern links to recreate the looks.