One of my beautiful vintage brides, shot by Finessence behind my salon. Yep, it’s one great big mouthful of a job but I’m very excited to announce that I *finally* have an actual real, br...
In keeping with this month’s theme; meet The Modern Pin Up. It isn’t often that one has semi naked pictures of their friends in their homes; that is unless you’re running some kind ...
. Today’s daily outfit (okay it wasn’t actually today as I’m a bit behind), is something a bit different. Because it has been so cold here, and in fact the day I wore this it was ha...
Helen McLean and Candice DeVille in at the Helen McLean Photography studio. Following on from yesterday’s advice on my Top Ten Tips on How To Be A Pin Up Model, today I have something for those...
As you probably gathered from my Facebook updates and my notable sporadic posting of late, I am still on tour and not always able to get internet service to post. But today I have a chance to stop, b...
If you weren’t already jealous after those photos from Viva Las Vegas last week, this one just might push you over the edge… sorry. Anyone who is a regular reader of this blog know...
Bonnie Rose, Candice DeVille and Ms. Chrissy at Viva Las Vegas 2012 Vegas! I have such a soft spot for this city having been married here to Mr SKM. The weather is gorgeous, the sky is blue and the l...
Landing back in Melbourne’s Autumn is taking a bit of adjustment after the spring time in Vegas. Today’s outfit was all about warm, comfortable and stylish for my first day back on the jo...
The Millennium Biltmore is a place that you must go. Absolutely, without a doubt, if you have a vintage loving bone in your body; you MUST get to this gorgeous place! I’d been told that it was ...
I’m finally back in town!!! After this HUGE USA trip, limited WiFi and a huge phone bill, I’m glad to be back on these shores ’cause I missed you guys! It feels as though I’ve...
I’m writing today’s update from over in New Orleans, but our limited assess to good wi-fi has meant much less frequent updates than I had hoped. Never mind, there will be still so much to...
Well we made it from Melbourne to LA in what felt like record time due to all the classic movies on demand on the plane. We cruised on in watching Dial M for Murder and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. It is a...
… And my bags are packed for the USA!Amazingly, I’ve managed to pack a single suitcase with only 12kgs of clothes and shoes and another 4kgs for all the beauty products and accessories. I...
In order to complete the hair rescue that my Dove oils treatment started, I decided to go for the chop and lop off a whole lot of hair. In the process I wanted to commit to a seriously vintage style ...
If you’ve been following along as I’ve been trialing the new Dove Nourishing Oils for my hair, you’ll know that I’ve been desperately trying to save my blonde streak. And while I’ve come up wit...
I’m finally back and conscious after a huge long weekend working in Sydney for the Love Vintage Show & Sale. This is the beginning of a national tour of Vintage Master Classes for me so it ...
Helen McLean and I have been up to all kinds of new things recently and I’ve been dying for the chance to show you! While I’m bent over my keyboard here madly preparing to start my nation...
This weekend is the Mordialloc Food Wine and Music Festival I wrote about here. It’s right down by the beach and the perfect way to make the most of the last of the warm days. Tomorrow there is...
We all know the power of words. The power to hurt, to heal, to make us laugh; but all too often this is only brought home in those negative moments when things are said that leave us smarting. The mo...
*A Nuffnang Sponsored Post* My blonde streak appears to be on the mend! It’s ironic that when I was growing up I had some seriously bad hair. I don’t just mean those trend driven looks that we all su...
The remarkable V&A and Grimaldi Forum exhibition Grace Kelly: Style Icon, has just touched down here in Australia. Officially opening on the 11th March, I was fortunate to be invited to an exclus...
On the eve of her LMFF runway show, Dita Von Teese appeared in Target Urban on Chapel street Melbourne this morning, to greet fans and chat about her new Von Follies line. Beginning with a media Q&am...
*A Nuffnang Sponsored Post* *Please scroll down for the latest SKM stories* Many of you may be surprised to learn that we here at Chez SKM, are a one car family. Yes, even with my work commitm...
There is simply loads of vintage type goodness around this month with markets, fairs, shows, exhibitions and workshops on. Although there are no doubt even more than these happening, here are some of...
Saturday 17th March may be St Patricks Day for some, but it also marks the date of the Mordialloc food, wine and music festival that runs over the Saturday and Sunday. It looks set to be a great day ...
If you invite me to dinner this winter, expect that I will turn up looking something like this. As a dutiful style blogger, I try and hit the real world chain stores and boutiques as the new s...
*A Nuffnang sponsored post* Is this the end for my blonde streak?! My famous blonde piece is not looking so crash hot at the moment… Can I get it to look as good as the rest? I’ve been contem...
Image of Nanette Lepore’s dressing room in her Manhattan apartment. From Elle Decor Yesterday I spent the day at Take 2 Markets, the premiere women’s recycled fashion event here in Melbou...
Anyone into vintage in Australia will already have heard the news the one of locally written cult heroes, the 1920s female detective Phryne Fisher, is about to debut of our TV screens. Written by loc...
I’ve finally reached the half way mark in my studio redecorating project, and while I’m yet to pick out (and save up for) the perfect desk, I do have my “frog vomit green” car...
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