Hi there!!
Well, it's a week out from the NSW state finals now!! This weekend will mainly consist of dress rehearsals so I can get the hang of standing on one foot in heels and not falling flat on my face haha!
I've rearranged my routines yet again so will also need to re-remember which poses go where.
On Wednesday I went prop making CRAZY and am almost completely done! There are 2 things left I need to source and 1 prop to finish off and then I can concentrate solely on rehearsing.
Tonight is also QLD's state finals which I cannot wait to see photos of!
On Thursday I stocked up on some pinup essentials. Hairspray, eyeliner, eyelashes, gel inserts for my heels and some curl memory spray. My most favourite eyeliner ever is Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Liner. The only downside is that I find it doesn't last very long. But I really don't mind buying new ones when it works SO well and is dead easy to use!
I'm trying new lashes for the state finals so I have my fingers crossed they look good!
I've tried on my daywear and nightwear outfits with all the lingerie and my heels and I have to say, I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out. I'm very nervous about trying on my beachwear because I don't want it to be wrong. Silly I know because it's much better to know if it's wrong BEFORE the night!! I'll try it on soon I swear haha!
Finally I just want to say best of luck to the QLD gals for tonight! I am so excited for you all and hope you all are proud of what you do xx
Much love and red lipstick, Miss Toxic xx
My Journey Through Pinup
Saturday 20 June 2015
Monday 15 June 2015
VIC/SA/WA State Finals!!
Hiya!!
**Firstly I just want to leave this here with you (because I'll probably forget otherwise!) http://bit.ly/1HutU6m . Hopefully this will send you to the article about me in my local paper. I have received nothing but positive feedback and the pictures turned out beautifully.**
Saturday night was the VIC/SA/WA state finals!
I'm guessing you're wanting to know the results yes? I know I was on the night. Checking every 5 minutes like a mad woman for pictures.
Well here they are.....
MISS PINUP AUSTRALIA VICTORIA - Miss Snowy Winters
FIRST RUNNER UP - Miss Holly Wouldn't
SECOND RUNNER UP - Madam Dreadful
MISS PINUP AUSTRALIA WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Miss Whiskey Rocket
I believe Miss Pinup Australia SA will be announced later? But don't hold me to it!
This means there's less than 2 weeks now until I step on stage aaaargh!
This week there will be sewing, painting, and practicing. I will need to do a full dress rehearsal very soon to make sure I have everything, I can move in what I am wearing and to make sure my shoes don't fly off while wearing stockings ha! (Secretly, that is my biggest fear for this competition)
Also just to add to my procrastination I have started to make some more pillbox hats and fascinators.
Super looking forward to this Saturday night as it is Queensland's turn to sparkle!
This past week was a bit of a non event due to the whole family being sick so this week I need to get on top of everything. I'd like everything to be completed and ready to go this week so that next week I can simply focus on practicing my routines. Yeah, we'll see haha!
So I suppose I had better get off my butt and start practicing!!
See you all soon,
Much love and red lipstick, Miss Toxic xx
**Firstly I just want to leave this here with you (because I'll probably forget otherwise!) http://bit.ly/1HutU6m . Hopefully this will send you to the article about me in my local paper. I have received nothing but positive feedback and the pictures turned out beautifully.**
Saturday night was the VIC/SA/WA state finals!
I'm guessing you're wanting to know the results yes? I know I was on the night. Checking every 5 minutes like a mad woman for pictures.
Well here they are.....
MISS PINUP AUSTRALIA VICTORIA - Miss Snowy Winters
FIRST RUNNER UP - Miss Holly Wouldn't
SECOND RUNNER UP - Madam Dreadful
MISS PINUP AUSTRALIA WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Miss Whiskey Rocket
I believe Miss Pinup Australia SA will be announced later? But don't hold me to it!
This means there's less than 2 weeks now until I step on stage aaaargh!
This week there will be sewing, painting, and practicing. I will need to do a full dress rehearsal very soon to make sure I have everything, I can move in what I am wearing and to make sure my shoes don't fly off while wearing stockings ha! (Secretly, that is my biggest fear for this competition)
Also just to add to my procrastination I have started to make some more pillbox hats and fascinators.
Super looking forward to this Saturday night as it is Queensland's turn to sparkle!
This past week was a bit of a non event due to the whole family being sick so this week I need to get on top of everything. I'd like everything to be completed and ready to go this week so that next week I can simply focus on practicing my routines. Yeah, we'll see haha!
So I suppose I had better get off my butt and start practicing!!
See you all soon,
Much love and red lipstick, Miss Toxic xx
Thursday 11 June 2015
Want to Try Pinup Hair?
Want to try your hand at gorgeous, classic, elegant pinup hair? Miss Pixie of Boogie Bop Dames and Miss Penelope Pineapples has all the information you need to know about creating the beautiful 40's inspired VICTORY ROLLS!!
Watch this awesome video and you'll be sporting pinup - worthy hair in no time!
Pinup hair is something I still struggle with. I've never been very good at doing my hair anyway but I am learning new techniques that are letting me walk out of the house with more than a ponytail or bun.
So far I have found that sponge rollers work best for me although I am still fighting frizz. I have found that curling wands do nothing to my hair.
But one day soon I will have a head of hair that my Grandmothers would have been proud of!!
***Just as a side note: I did a phone interview with my local paper today!! Hopefully I will have a link for you to follow tomorrow!***
Anyway, that's me for the day! Just a short catch up til next time ;)
Much love and red lipstick, Miss Toxic xx
Watch this awesome video and you'll be sporting pinup - worthy hair in no time!
Pinup hair is something I still struggle with. I've never been very good at doing my hair anyway but I am learning new techniques that are letting me walk out of the house with more than a ponytail or bun.
So far I have found that sponge rollers work best for me although I am still fighting frizz. I have found that curling wands do nothing to my hair.
But one day soon I will have a head of hair that my Grandmothers would have been proud of!!
***Just as a side note: I did a phone interview with my local paper today!! Hopefully I will have a link for you to follow tomorrow!***
Anyway, that's me for the day! Just a short catch up til next time ;)
Much love and red lipstick, Miss Toxic xx
Tuesday 9 June 2015
The Countdown Begins!!
Hello! I'm back again!
Today starts my Facebook bombardment of Miss Pinup Australia posts! Ok, to be fair, I have already kind of filled my news feed with pinup-y goodness but now I REALLY start!
The first of the state finals is THIS WEEKEND!!! Luckily, not mine! I still have a LOT of work to do!!
So this last weekend I went away with my family to have a nice quiet break. It was an excellent idea to step away from preparations for a weekend. It gave my brain a rest from the constant ideas and planning. I was starting to feel a little overwhelmed with it all. The nerves have well and truly set in!
This weeks prep will involve more sponge roller practice, posing practice, fine-tuning routine ideas and continuing on with prop making. So much already done but so much more still to do!
I also need to work out my hairstyles, practice walking gracefully in my heels and try on my outfits to make any necessary adjustments and make sure everything works well together. PHEW!!
But mostly, I need to remember to SMILE through it all and ENJOY the journey!! For someone like me who needs to boost her self confidence, it's a tough process but so far I have had fun - and it's only the beginning :)
Today starts my Facebook bombardment of Miss Pinup Australia posts! Ok, to be fair, I have already kind of filled my news feed with pinup-y goodness but now I REALLY start!
The first of the state finals is THIS WEEKEND!!! Luckily, not mine! I still have a LOT of work to do!!
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| Blowering Dam. No phone service, no worries!! |
So this last weekend I went away with my family to have a nice quiet break. It was an excellent idea to step away from preparations for a weekend. It gave my brain a rest from the constant ideas and planning. I was starting to feel a little overwhelmed with it all. The nerves have well and truly set in!
This weeks prep will involve more sponge roller practice, posing practice, fine-tuning routine ideas and continuing on with prop making. So much already done but so much more still to do!
I also need to work out my hairstyles, practice walking gracefully in my heels and try on my outfits to make any necessary adjustments and make sure everything works well together. PHEW!!
But mostly, I need to remember to SMILE through it all and ENJOY the journey!! For someone like me who needs to boost her self confidence, it's a tough process but so far I have had fun - and it's only the beginning :)
Here is an amazing pic of the NSW Miss Pinup Australia meet and greet, hosted by Miss Pixie and the guys and gals of the Skyline Drive In Blacktown.
(Notice a guest appearance from my little pinup in the front?)
As Miss Pixie says "Chin up, pinup"
Thank you for stopping by!
Much love and red lipstick, Miss Toxic xx
Wednesday 3 June 2015
Hello, I am Miss Toxic Starburst
Hi, Hello, Welcome!!
I would like to introduce you all to Miss Toxic Starburst!
She is my pinup alter ego. She started evolving about half way through last year. Although I have always loved the clothes, hair and makeup from the era, it had never occurred to me that I could actually wear the dresses and wear red lipstick and do my hair in victory rolls and curls (although my hair is definitely a work in progress!!)
I started googling pinup dresses and during my search I came across a website that cemented my decision to change my life. That website was www.misspinupaustralia.com.au.
I spent about 3 months reading about Miss Pinup Australia, watching Youtube videos about it and looking at their Facebook page. Entries opened and I discovered I needed to do a photoshoot. Me! In a photoshoot! A pinup one at that!
Where I live is not exactly flush with pinup photographers. I was working with a very, VERY small budget so unfortunately I couldn't afford to travel to be photographed by the gorgeous Miss Pixie of official NSW state photographer, Boogie Bop Dames.
I did however find a local photographer who happened to mention pinup photos in a Facebook post and I pounced! A couple of messages sent to Duane Wheare Photography and I had a shoot organised and ideas came flooding in.
Once the photos were shot, I filled in my application and sent it in!
An email from Miss Pinup Australia confirmed my entry. Next up I was officially announced and BAM! It was all systems GO!
This entire year so far has seen me preparing for Miss Toxic's debut as it were...... and this debut...... June 27!!! The NSW state finals will be held at Paddo RSL in Sydney and I am a bucket of nerves!!
Now as this is my very first post ever I won't make it too long but there will be more where this came from and I'd like you to come back for more!
Oh and before I leave you today, I would love if you could check out my Facebook page Miss Toxic Starburst and give me a 'like'! Also, voting is open for Miss Popular Pinup so if you follow the link pinned to the top of my Facebook page, you can vote for me if you wish!!
I thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my blog and I promise it will get better the more I post haha!
Much love and red lipstick Miss Toxic xx
I would like to introduce you all to Miss Toxic Starburst!
She is my pinup alter ego. She started evolving about half way through last year. Although I have always loved the clothes, hair and makeup from the era, it had never occurred to me that I could actually wear the dresses and wear red lipstick and do my hair in victory rolls and curls (although my hair is definitely a work in progress!!)
I started googling pinup dresses and during my search I came across a website that cemented my decision to change my life. That website was www.misspinupaustralia.com.au.
I spent about 3 months reading about Miss Pinup Australia, watching Youtube videos about it and looking at their Facebook page. Entries opened and I discovered I needed to do a photoshoot. Me! In a photoshoot! A pinup one at that!
Where I live is not exactly flush with pinup photographers. I was working with a very, VERY small budget so unfortunately I couldn't afford to travel to be photographed by the gorgeous Miss Pixie of official NSW state photographer, Boogie Bop Dames.
I did however find a local photographer who happened to mention pinup photos in a Facebook post and I pounced! A couple of messages sent to Duane Wheare Photography and I had a shoot organised and ideas came flooding in.
Once the photos were shot, I filled in my application and sent it in!
An email from Miss Pinup Australia confirmed my entry. Next up I was officially announced and BAM! It was all systems GO!
This entire year so far has seen me preparing for Miss Toxic's debut as it were...... and this debut...... June 27!!! The NSW state finals will be held at Paddo RSL in Sydney and I am a bucket of nerves!!
Now as this is my very first post ever I won't make it too long but there will be more where this came from and I'd like you to come back for more!
Oh and before I leave you today, I would love if you could check out my Facebook page Miss Toxic Starburst and give me a 'like'! Also, voting is open for Miss Popular Pinup so if you follow the link pinned to the top of my Facebook page, you can vote for me if you wish!!
I thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my blog and I promise it will get better the more I post haha!
Much love and red lipstick Miss Toxic xx
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