My Kikki K Planner

This year is the start of two big years for me. Not only do have work but I also start my Master’s degree at UOW. Unlike the last few years, I am attending the campus, this is a whole new experience for me and I am so excited for it.

In my Master’s I will have to attend practical days/weeks and attend a number of lectures and tutorials. So to balance this craziness I have enlisted the help of Pinterest and invested in a personal planner.

When I was looking for a personal planner, there was not much that were not under the price range of $50, unless you wanted a planner that was that simple you only got a pen, calendar and note pad. 

What sparked me in the way of how awesome the Kikki K planners are was a visit to my local (still 1 hour away) shop. This shop as soon as I ended was the welcoming nature of the staff, the shop displays simplicity and the products that were available for a planner. I was really shocked by the price of the planner starting from $59 and up, but oh my, they are beautiful. Just holding one in your hand makes you feel more organized haha.

After leaving the store without one, I was determined to find one like it, and after going to a lot of stores to find one I ended up ordering one off the Kikki K online store.

This is my planner now with the basics that come with it and a few extras.

I have just recently with Boxing Day Sales and members discount (best to get this, it’s a free sign up) I have purchased a different Calendar, one for 2016, with the days separated more so I can fit more in $10 after discount. I also have in my cart a notepad refill in crème, a multi colour pen, cards for people this year and an exclusive accessory pack valued at $20 and with discounts came down to $10.

I am not sure how long these sales are for, but now is the time to get your planner with the huge discounts and free postage for orders over $50.

http://www.kikki-k.com

Modcloth Purchase November

For over a year I have had clothes waiting in my basket at Modcloth, picking a new choose different styles and reading review after review of clothes and accessories. 

Finally after going through my closet I decided it was about time I suck up the nervous and make an order. 

I have order once before but that was at a different weight and those items don't fit anymore.

The items I picked were two tops, two dress, a part of pants and a turquoise necklace. 

 

Bright and Baubly Necklace in Mint $19.99 USD

Love Ballad Tunic in Sheer Tan Size:1X $39.99 USD

Teacher's Petal Top in Yellow Size:1X

$44.99 USD

Carefree Crescendo Pants in Black Size 1X $44.99 USD

Work this Way Dress in Red Plaid Size 1X $27.99 

From Office to Outing Dress Size:1X $69.99 USD

 

The only item that didn't have much in the way of reviews was the pants, as they are new to the store. Taking a leap of faith I bought them. 

Now these are probably not the best photos I have ever take, but I have to figure out a better way to take them. 

The Plaid dress in Red, is gorgeous. It is make with light weight fabric that can be layered to make warmer in the colder months, and the sleeves are cut so they are not restricted of the arms. 

The Tunic, is definitely long on my 5'2' frame. But there is definitely enough room to move in it, the sleeves are not tight at all, like some long sleeve tops and it has cut little ties to hold the cuffs up. 

The next is my favourite, the Teacher petal top, now this is my first time wearing yellow, I always shy away from really bright colours, but change is good. 

In all the top is perfect, beautifully cut. 

Being big busted doesn't help in the buying of tops, especially when it comes to button up tops, I have learnt to size up. Being so this fits perfectly. 

Now in terms of the pants, they are a perfect fit. They hug in nice around the waist and make you situate curvy. This is only one problem... The stitching. As on as I tried them on writhing five minutes the front seam near the zipper came apart, mainly due to the single line of stitching holding the pants together. After trying a couple of different stitches, a tight 1mm zig zag worked the best, allowing the seam to stretch with the fabric. 

I have only just tried this dress on and I love it. The fabric doesn't cling, it's flattering at the bust and waist. The belt is a shiny fake leather with gold buckle, and is just the right length. 

Being 5'2' it comes just to my knees and the 3/4 length sleeves are not tight or too long. In a whole this dress is perfection. 

What have your experiences with Modcloth been? 

What has been your favorite item from them? 

Kat X 

Erstwilder... That Quirky Accessory everyone needs

If you didn't know already Erstwilder is one of my favorite companies for brooches, earrings and necklaces. They are a Melbourne based company making quirky designs that fit every outfit. Their designs come out collections like that of winter 2015 ( which has some of the cutest foxes and birds I have ever seen). Designs are limited so you know you are getting a special piece right from the go. Made from layered resin these pieces being the fun to every outfit to get people talking. Not once have I worn a piece and not got a compliment.

For the last two years I have been collecting pieces, my first piece was Polly the Pug, just after I got my own pug Daisey May.

As you can see the colours are amazing and they pick up like really well, so they almost glow. 

My second one was not long after, I have always loved owls and they appearance through out history, becoming wise in Shakespeare's play. So what's better then a wise owl? A wise owl with Glasses 

Enter Waldo the Wise Owl. I bought these two online through Ebay, the fact they came in these cute round boxes make them even more perfect. 

My next pretty was Kimberly Cupcake, the fact it's has leopard print icing sold me... It's so cute. 

And who can have Christmas with out a Christmas one? I was searching for the deer for ages and I went in to a small store in Berry on the South Coast of New South Wales and there it was. 

Not traditional Christmas cookouts, but you have to think outside of the box sometimes and this could be warn want time of year (however I save it for Christmas). 

My pretty Emry the Asleep Fox was bought in Moss Vale in a shop called Viva Moss Vegas. The cutiest shop that sells a large range of rockabilly and pinup products. And there she was I had to get her. The fact I have two now with glasses seems to be a running theme. 

And last but not least is Patsy's Glasses my first necklace from Erstwilder. 

The make of the necklace makes it look like they on a chain like in the 50's so you don't loss your glasses. 

In terms of traveling if I go away for more then a day I pack my Erstwilder cause they make any outfit pop! 

Here they are in my Globe Light suit case safe and sound. I normally bring the whole lot along with me so I can pick and  choose. Sometimes I wear more then one, like a necklace and brooch together. So if you haven't check out Erstwilder yet I hope I have give. You enough reasons now to start collecting. 

Love Miss Rosey Sweet 💋 

Bésame Makeup Review

After searching and waiting, I finally got my hands on a Bésame makeup compact. And first impressions are WOW they know how to impress a girl with packaging and presentation. 

I ordered mine from www.damselsanddames.com for $39 + postage. They were a very easy site to navigate and pretty quick postage. I got mine in a medium as I have gotten a little tanned from all the traveling my man and I have done. 

Each layer of the packaging you unwrap is better then the last. 

Then you get to this little velvet bag, and you think wait it's that small??? 

I love the protective bag they come in and the contrast keeping to original designs. 

And the case it's self is beyond beautiful it is nothing like I have found in vintage stores or hinting online. 

Then you click the little button and inside is more perfection. 

As you can see the brand name and colour theme run through out the product. I was a little disappointed the the size but I stopped and thought at least this will fit in to any bag or purse and it is in itself a representation of me compact and vintage. 

Now comes time to the makeup inside. The makeup inside is small be gee does it pack a punch. I used a large powder brush to apply it like I normally do and it's coverage is the best yet. And I say this having worn a lot of well know brands makeup. 

I normally don't wear a lot of make up as I have nice skin (so I haven been told) and only wear full makeup for special occasions. 

I choose a medium shade and was a little worried it would be too dark with my skin tone, it was a little but I just spread it out more and it gave me a wonderful glow to my face. 

In conclusion, Bésame is one of the best vintage replicate beauty products I have ever used and would recommend it to anyone that wants authentic vintage make up. 

What have your experiences with Bésame been like??

Miss Rosey Sweet x

Outfit Post 2

Well like I promised a while back I am going to start posting more. Starting with outfits. 

Something simple. I was still feeling sick during this and wanted to get out of the house. The cardigan is from JayJays but is not longer available, skirt is Voodoo Vixen that I bought online through pretty in pinup. Brooch is Erstwilder Emry the Asleep Fox in purple. Belt is Kmart and stocking from woolworths. It was so comfortable and easy to wear. 

Outfit two is another favorite, another simple outfit. Basic red cardigan from cotton on, skirt and belt from Kmart stockings are from Lovehoney bought by my Man, they are the best plus size stockings I have ever worn. The suspended belt is from England bought online for $30. Also more Erstwilder with Polly the Pug.  I am in the market for a new one but am looking for a specific one that has better back straps on the back of the thigh as I find my stockings slip down a lot. 

Outfit three is another simple but classic. Simple black shirt, Kmart belt again (need to find a new one) skirt from China only $14 and Erstwilder Kimberly Cupcake brooch. Also under this outfit if you can't tell I am wearing my under bust corset bought online from eBay. I am waiting for my new one to arrive from Orchard Corsety (so excited). I found my pervious one was too long for my waist. 

Have you had problems like this? Do tell

Love you darling Rosey 

Vintage find of the Week

This weeks Vintage find of the Week is a cute little beauty case from Mickey and Molley. Was only $9 and is beyond cute and perfect for what I need. I needed a case that would fit my sponge curlers and not crush them. What better then a vintage case? 

I love how it matches my hair curlers, haha.

My vintage store in town has a wonderful collection of case and bags that can be used for some many different things. Be prepared for more posts about them. 

Wet Set attempt 1- Short Hair

With my recent hair cut I now have more options in terms of pin curls. I am still new to the wet setting and have only done it half a dozen times and as it shorter it is more difficult to get it in the rollers but with a lot of patience it worked. 

I used this pattern to section my hair, obviously the girl in the pictures hair is longer and pined up, but I just used it for the pattern only. I also used sponge rollers and pin curl clips instead of a curling wand. 

You probably can't tell from the photo the pattern, but like I said I am still learning and you have to start somewhere. 

The next morning I took the back rollers out first and brushed them out and then started on the front. All up it took me an hour to style my hair in the morning, with having shorter hair I didn't want it to look like it was tucked under but more of nicely formed curls. One major problem I faced was my fringe, as I am growing out my bangs, they are still too short to fit in nicely with the rest of my hair. So in these situations it was pinned back in a twist.

Probably not the best photo but hey I got called in to work early.