Twelve months ago today, I hit the publish button on my first ever blog post, and Zinc Moon came into existence! It was four weeks after surgery to remove my thyroid due to cancer, and I was wanting to find something to keep me occupied, rather then just my day to day work! A new […]
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Vintage Styling Workshop with Miss Chrissy
By Sarah in Beauty, Fashion, Vintage 8 Comments Tags: Miss Chrissy, retro hairstyles, The Lindy Charm School for Girls, The Vintage Emporium, Tyabb, vintage, vintage makeup
My vintage weekend continued as I made the trip down the highway to attend a Vintage Styling Workshop run by Miss Chrissy of the Lindy Charm School for Girls! The workshop was held at the Vintage Emporium (which is part of the Vintage Shed in Tyabb), which is a perfect location, as it is jammed […]
Revisit – Frocks and Slacks
By Sarah in Fashion, Vintage 1 Comment Tags: Frocks and Slacks, Retro, vintage, vintage fashion
Earlier in the year we took a trip to the bayside suburb of St Kilda to visit Frocks and Slacks, and met the wonderful Tracey! We have been back a few times but unfortunately, where she was located had become not good for business…she had to deal with strange and often rude people who didn’t […]
Revisit – Minette’s Vintage
By Sarah in Fashion, Vintage 2 Comments Tags: Catch a Thief, Chuckles and Boo, Minette's Vintage, Retro, Richmond, vintage
UPDATE 25th July 2015 – Minette’s Vintage is closing it’s doors on 1st August 2015, however you can still browse and purchase via the new website! Way back in March, we discovered the gorgeous Amy and her lovely shop, Minette’s Vintage….and I have made quite a few visits back since, always finding a treasure or […]
The Amazing Mill Markets in Geelong
By Sarah in General, Vintage 2 Comments Tags: Geelong, Newcomb, Retro, The Amazing Mill Markets, vintage
As we drove through Geelong today, I was able to make a small detour to visit the Amazing Mill Markets in Newcomb….a place that is claimed to be one of Australia’s “largest mix of collectables, antiques, vintage fashions and industrial!” We have driven past it numerous times, but hadn’t had the opportunity or the time […]
Vintage Love – Once More with Feeling
By Sarah in Fashion, Vintage 1 Comment Tags: Once More with Feeling, Retro, Seddon, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage shoes
I had discovered this vintage store via Facebook, and made a note to visit as soon as possible…..and I am so glad we finally made it! Once More with Feeling is located on Charles Street, in Seddon and has been open for about six months. The fabulous Jo-Anne greeted us as we came through the […]
Book Review – Dress, Memory by Lorelei Vashti
By Sarah in Book Reviews, Vintage 1 Comment Tags: book review, Dress Memory, Lorelai Vashti, vintage, vintage fashion
I had heard about the release of this book, and although I wasn’t entirely sure what it was all about, the title intrigued me enough to grab a copy! And a sunny Sunday saw me settled outside with a cup of tea, ready to find out more about Dress, Memory. What I discovered was a […]
Vintage Love – Miss Brown Vintage
By Sarah in Fashion, Vintage Tags: Fitzroy, Gertrude Street, Miss Brown Vintage, re-modified vintage clothing, Retro, vintage
Update 31st August 2015 – This store has now closed…please refer to their Facebook page for more info! I noticed this shop a little while ago, and made a note to go back and check it out….finally got a chance last weekend! It is called Miss Brown Vintage, and is located just up from Faster […]