4 Collections To Make You Smile

What do Salt and Pepper Shakers, Handmade Jewellery, and Lamps have in common? They are part of the eclectic collection of wares available at our Newtown store of course!

One of the things we love about being in Newtown is that you can show your personality and be a little different - and it's why we love what we do. Take a look at these beauties we have in store and judge for yourself . Does it make you smile?

Gal Friday: Marlene Dietrich

Today's Gal Friday is Marlene Dietrich.

Marlene was a German-American actress and singer, starting in many stage productions and silent films during the 1920s. She then went on to star in "The Blue Angel" as Lola-Lola - which shot her to international fame and landed her a contract with Paramount Pictures in the 1930s.

With her exotic glamour and singing ability, Marlene was featured in many Hollywood films, and she became the highest paid actress of the era. She is known for the song "Falling In Love Again".

 Check out the shoulder pads in this leopard print dress - Fierce styling or what? 

"Darling, the legs aren't so beautiful, I just know what to do with them."- Marlene Dietrich

Thoughtful Thursday: Chase Your Dreams

Do you follow your dreams or do you chase after them?

We Love: Pink

Gal Friday: Betty Brosmer

This week's Gal Friday is Betty Brosmer, a 50's pin up gal known for her hourglass figure (her measurements were 38-18-36). With her freakishly tiny waist in proportion to the rest of her body, she was one of the first true supermodels, being the highest paid model in the 50's.

She appeared on hundreds of magazine covers, calendars and advertisements in the 1950s and had won over 50 beauty contests by the time she turned 20!

Thoughtful Thursday: Marilyn Monroe

This quote from Marilyn Monroe really struck a chord with me. What do you think? Do you agree with Marilyn? Do things in your life happen for a reason? Have good things in your life fallen apart, only to be replaced by something better?

We Love: Leopard Print

Tatty Tuesday: Lady Like Tattoos

It's Tatty Tuesday! Which do you like more? I'm leaning more towards the tea set!

Inspiration From The Past: Marilyn Monroe

“We should all start to live before we get to old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.”
— Marilyn Monroe

Our Huge Shop Makeover - Part 2

Mink Schmink Shop Makeover, a set on Flickr.

The 3 days it took to complete the makeover went so quickly! To see the pictures from before the makeover and then compare them to now, leaves me amazed and speechless.

Take a look at these pics to see the transformation - what do you think?

I love it all, but my favourite part of it all is the artwork on the wall of Eartha Kitt with a tiger - painted by the talented Jane Evans.

A big thank you to everyone that came and helped with the makeover - every bit was appreciated!