About Vintage Grrl

Mid 30's Sydney-sider, wife & mother.
I love vintage fashion, swing dancing, Jazz, shoes, hats, handbags, make-up, chocolate, techno-gadgets, horror films and sci-fi.

My Knitting Patterns

Faux-Dita Manicure

Back in the 30′s women wore their nailpolish differently. Called a ‘half-moon manicure’, it was supposed to show your good health to those who took notice of your hands.  But these days it’s just another cool nail look.  Glamazon Burlesque queen  Dita Von Teese is often seen sporting the look.  It really isn’t a “new’ [...] [...]

Some Manicures Are Not Meant To Be..

Wouldn’t you know it, but my lovely Blue Curacao nails did not last long.  It seems that if you grab your washing out of the dryer the moment it ‘bings’ at you, then your nail polish is likely to melt.  EEK! At 4:30ish in the afternoon, I didn’ t have enough time to do any more [...] [...]

Pas Une Manucure Française

I painted my nails blue this morning.  Chi Chi “Toy Boy” in fact.  It’s very much a Blue Curacao blue.  I was marvelling at the colour and slight sparkle, when it hit me.  As pretty as the polish was, plain nails seemed boring.  Seems that I’ve been looking at too much nail art. I have dance [...] [...]

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