Feline Fine | 1970’s Pinup Vibes
It’s not all about the 1940’s and 50’s around here ya know.
Sometimes I dress like a jungle cat and feel those sultry 1970’s vibes.
There’s something about the Seventies that’s just so glam. Not the fleuro daisy print costume shop Seventies, the cool.. →
The Bride Wore Black | A Gothic Wedding in NZ
I spent hours trawling through images of artist Vivien Master’s amazing big fat gothic wedding trying to pick my favourites.
They’re all gorgeous… It’s a hard life…
But two cups of tea and many biscuits later, here they are – wedding photos proving.. →
Workroom Journal: A Terrifyingly Beautiful Bride
Eighteen meters of fabric. Seven meters of netting. One bag of Polyfill. Around ninety hours of work. One rock star of a bride.
A while back I introduced you to Vivien Masters , one of my gorgeous brides for the season. Apart from having impeccable taste (obviously), she’s also stunning… →
Inspirational Instagrammers | Pinup & Vintage Edition
Hi, I’m Velvet and I’m addicted to Instagram.
No lie.
As a visually focused person Instagram is like crack. I can lose hours ( easily ) scrolling through those glossy pinup photos and dreamy vintage styled sets. But ya know what? Ain’t nobody got time for that! With.. →
Blue Hawaii | How To Wear All Colour With Zero Effort
It’s summer, and in summer I like to dress like a tropical island. Probably one with an early 1960’s themed resort and 24/7 kitschy soundtrack, because that’s how I roll. ( If these still exist, please tell me and I will 100% go there to live out my retro resort dreams.)
So.. →
8 Ways to Get the Most from Your Custom Design Experience
As a couture designer, seamstress and costumier my goal is to create the absolute best garment for you that I can. I offer a free consultation, ask lots of questions (not just about what you want the garment to look like, but also where, how and why you’ll wear it) and do lots of sketches before.. →
The Incomparable Edith Head
“A dress should be tight enough to show you’re a woman, but loose enough to show you’re a lady”
Wise words from Edith Head, the most prolific costume designer of the 20th century, and the creator of the tight but loose dress I sketched for my Miss Pin Up New Zealand 2017 talent. Edith’s.. →
Start Your Engines | A Bad Girl Photo shoot
Bad girls have more fun. Especially with big shiny Cadillacs and skintight powermesh skirts.
This set was shot outside an imposing vintage venue, next to a busy dog walking park. That’s right, wholesome citizens innocently walking their dogs saw a lot more than they expected. But that’s.. →
The Inaugural Easter Bonnet – Along 2018!
Welcome to the inaugural annual Easter Bonnet-Along!
What’s better than hats?
Really fancy hats.
Really fancy hats paired with friends and Easter treats!
What’s This Easter Bonnet – Along Then?
An Easter Bonnet-Along ( according to me ) is where we.. →
Viva La Diva Lipstick Review | Chi Chi Cosmetics
With extensive eyeshadow palettes, no animal testing and almost every colour of lipstick you can imagine, Chi Chi makeup is a frequent visitor to my face. Having never owned a nude lipstick (hello red and coral my friends!) I wondered if their recent Viva La Diva collection of deep.. →
