Cloth diapering for the vintage gal

The more I dive into the green lifestyle the more I see how it also coincides with my retro lifestyle. Cloth diapering, cooking at home, shopping the farmers market are all things of yesteryear that we are starting to do again. Hey even the super fabolous Joan Holloway cloth diapers her little one and every knows Ms. Holloway can do no wrong.

That being said I am going to finally talk about my cloth diapering experiences.  There is so much information and everyone is so curious that I'm dedicating a week to cloth diapering. I'm sure you've heard about how much better for the environment it is. How cloth diapers don't have all the chemicals that disposables have. How they can save you hundreds of dollars. But have you seen the diapers of today they are so cute! We have taken Joan's diaper and revamped them!!

On this first post I'm just going to give you a run down of my routine: 

So you put a clean diaper on your baby just like you would a disposable  little one will wear it until he poops or no longer than two hours with just pee.

When it's time to change LO I take the diaper off shake any poops into the potty. Then stick the dirty diaper into my diaper pail.

Sometimes if the poops kinda of loose I will have to hose it in the sink. The only added thing with that is I will disinfect the sink when I'm done. Then about every two days I take my whole diaper pail and dump everything straight into the washing machine.

You pre-rinse in cold, wash hot water with a cloth diaper safe detergent. (There are many on the market, but the one most recommended in the cloth diapering community is Rocking Green) Lastly you need to do one more cold rinse to get any residue left. Cloth diapering has taught me a lot about my washing machine. lol!! I line dry my diapes because I love to line dry everything except my towels (makes them too crunchy) and living in California I have more days where the weather is perfect for this then not.

And that's it!!! Clean diapes ready to go onto babys butt once again. 

Vintage Dress Fail

I started wearing dresses after Nic was born. My whole body shaped had changed and I just didn't feel comfortable in jeans anymore, and a pretty dress will make you feel so... pretty. Some days when I'm being short with the kids and I'm feeling overwhelmed trying to accomplish everything I will just put on a dress and my whole attitude will change. I'll smile more, sit up taller, and just feel happier. I think because it's a small thing I do for myself.
Now I am always on the hunt for beautiful, affordable retro dresses. We do not have a rockabilly or retro store nearby so I go online; which can mean ending up with a lemon or two. I bought this one vintage house dress on etsy and I absolutely love it. Well....the hubby hates it! lol So the dress doesn't flatter but it's really comfortable.
So I thought maybe it's the colors and if I could change that he'd like it a little better, and I set off to make another one myself. I'm pretty good at the sewing machine but I've never sewn a dress and especially without a pattern. I do like a challenge.
I have to say I did a good job! It is a really well put together dress...that I hate! I get it now why Hector doesn't like it. With the color change it totally showed the lack of shape. Boo! Oh well it was great sewing practice and a major sewing confidence boost. I can't wait to try another dress! Now what to do with the dress?!

the original

simple A line for the bottom

the hardest part was measuring and cutting

don't you love the pattern

oh yes the ironing

turning out so cute

ummm....not so much! lol

shhh...I have a secret for you

I have a new love-  Secrets of a Pinup (S.O.A.P.) skin care! Ladies, I'm sure you can identify with me when I say that I have tried every skin care product out there. Growing up I have always had issues with my skin. I've never really known how to take care of it. Along comes Dayna Rae and her "world renowned Vintage and Retro inspired skin care products." How fabulous does that sound?!

Secrets of a Pinup

First I have to say that Dayna Rae is so personable. She was quick and knowledgeable when I had questions on which product would be right for my skin. My package arrived in the mail two days after I ordered and I opened it up to wash my face right away. The French Silk cleanser smells amazing! It is my all time favorite cleanser. It's the only one I've ever used that truly cleans without over drying. Other products I've found will clean and  leave an oily reside behind; this is so not the case with French Silk. After cleansing my skin looks bright and youthful. Then you use the High Ball toner, this toner is made to get rid of extra oil so I only use it on my oily parts. I finish up with Satin-Luxe moisturizer and oh how my skin loves this! Lately I've noticed a few new wrinkles (chasing after a three and one year old will do that). But thanks to Satin-Luxe nobody knows I only get four hours of sleep each night. If I could only use one word to describe Secrets of a Pinup it would be quality! Her products are made in the U.S.A. and never tested on animals.

So here's my "before" pic. I know it's scary! lol

And my after pic!  Transformed into Pinup Perfect!!

Well I cheated a little and put on eye make up. I just couldn't stand showing another "naked" face pic. lol  But seriously no foundation! 

Victory Rolls

I did it! I finally got my victory rolls to look good. Out of all the vintage hairstyles I've tried this one has been my challenge. It is a really difficult look to do, but so-so rewarding to get it right. I could give you a laugh with some mishaps I've had. One time I ended up looking like Cruella De Vil. So here's to my little victory!