Christmas Land

Sugar Republic is back with a cracker of a concept this silly season - Christmasland! 

Creating Christmas filled sets a plenty and some of the funkiest photo opportunities I've ever had the pleasure of posing with. So warning I went a little snap crazy on my visit and here are the results. 

Have you ever wanted to swim in a pool filled entirely full of foam marshmallows? Well you can Christmasland. Simply slide into this amazing creation sponsored by So Soft.

This pool is pure soft and sweet bliss! Now for the important details :

OMG, WHEN IS IT ON?

From 10 November to 23 December

HOW DO I GET IN?

Please book tickets online as sessions sell out quickly.

General admission $35

VIP ticket $50

Children 2-12 $25

Infants 0-2 $5

WHERE IS IT?

MacRobertson’s Chocolate Factory

379 Smith Street, Fitzroy

OPENING TIMES

Monday 10-4

Thursday 12-9

Friday 12-9

Saturday 10-6

Sunday 10-4

Hell Bunny Blouse

Entry is for one hour.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

1 hour entry into Christmasland including all activities

Take your own photos with Santa

4 samples of confectionery

With your ticket you have all the time needed to discover these winter wonderlands, themed rooms and more. 

I span the wheel and discovered I was on the Naughty List - figures!!!! So I was roped into getting my mug shot taken.

Hell Bunny Angette Top in Red Glitter 

COLLECTIF MAINLINE ALEXA RAINBOW STAR SWING SKIRT -£45.00 

With stockings hung over the ruby red walls and all the tinsel you have ever wanted you can create your own Christmas magic with each unique set.

There is also a entire section completely devoted to Tinsel Town and it's AMAZING!!!!!

This wall has inspired me to create my own indoor Poinsettia wall at home as it's so stunning and even more beautiful in person.

COLLECTIF MAINLINE TRIXIE VELVET SPARKLE DOLL DRESS - £57.50 

Strawberry Flower Crown - $TBA 

Big Betty Green Glitter Hoops - $20.00

My combination of the stunning Collectif velvet trixie dress and this strawberry covered crown by Miz Smitten Kitten was obviously the perfect look to pair with pretty much every section of Christmasland!

Bet it Grinchy or........

Covered in glowing gold this deep dark maroon pairs perfectly with all Christmas backdrops.

Sarsparilly Veronica Biker Jacket in Baby Blue - $153.00

COLLECTIF MAINLINE ALEXA RAINBOW STAR SWING SKIRT -£45.00 

But shooting in such a sweet location can't be wasted and I snuck another look in inspired purely by the pastel pink - candy cane visuals. This week my Sarsparilly Veronica Moto finally arrived from the Sugar Rush collection and it's an absolute dream. 

I'm wearing this piece in an 3XL to accommodate the boobies and with the right bra it zips up with ease. The waist is roomy and the arms have enough room to layer. I tend to size up in most motos so I can wear longer layers beneath.

The pastel pink Christmas Tree room is the perfect place for this pale blue moto. The colour are made for each other and I love how the soft shades meld together for a retro yet funky Christmas look.

I honestly get enough of this jacket and can't wait to style it in future shoots. With the classic silver hardware, red love heart elbow patches and the out of this world pastel shade this piece is a must have.

After you pass through this pink pine forest you'll find what might be my favourite of all of the locations in Christmasland - the human sized Jack in a box!!

You can create some amazing boomerangs, videos and super cute shots with this life size piece and why not hug the enormous teddy while you are there.

With lots of neon, streamers, treats and tricks you can create some amazing xmas content, cards and Christmas memories. Plus they also have a life size walk in snow globe so be sure to take full advantage of that amazing creation. I'll just be here stealing this huge Chrissy pudding!

I'll leave you with a little video of just how fun the Marshmallow pit can be.

Star Man Giveaway!

As a long time Bowie fan I was absolutely blown away when one of my favourite local designers come to me and asked if we could team up and create a dress paying homage to my favourite Star Man. Better yet we also got to work with an amazing accessory designer and create a bold and bright Bowie style pinup look that he himself would have been proud of.



So for this blog Sarsparilly, Tika's Treasures and I proudly bring the Starman Dress and accessories collection that one of my lucky readers can win! Yes you read that you can win all three David Bowie themed items from this shoot.



I've been shooting and featuring the stunning designs of Sarsparilly over the last few years more recently with the brilliant Harry Potter themed swing dress. There is always something magical about the fabric choices, fit and designs of this amazing Aussie based brand and for this collaboration I knew I had to go a super cute summer style swing to show the most out of this fabric and cut.



The Star Man Dress is perfection. Custom made for my measurements (I got a 2XL and the waist which is a 16 and the 3XL, an 18 at the bust) this style of bust line actually allows me to not wear a bra and the fit is spot on. I opted for the 18 bust to get the best hourglass style fit and the ability to get a custom fit made this frock fit like a second skin.



There are a whole lot of amazing Bowie Prints out there but there is something out of this world about this specific print as it features all of his iconic looks and those amazing poses. The world is not the same without his brilliant creativity but luckily we can hold onto his music and magic and wearing this makes me never forget his brilliance and impact on the world.



I've paired this stunning swing dress with my little faux leather bolero and a locally made turban. Why go plain and boring when you can be inspired by the man himself and take those little fashion risks. I just need a few more bright leather motos and some brilliant thigh high crushed velvet platform boots and I'm set for wearing this all the time. I also love this fabric that much I'd kill for a skirt version as the extra styling possibly would be amazing. From Bowie tees to more structures pinup blouses I'd love to create 100's of outfits.

 Tika's Treasure Bowie Earrings and brooch 

So now for all the details you've been waiting for to win this amazing set of 3 David Bowie themed goodies. It's a super simple Instagram giveaway so to be in the running for this prize all you'll need to do is the following :


Win a set of David Bowie inspired items by entering our Star Man Giveaway!  Up for grabs is one @sarsparilly Star Man dress and a Bowie inspired set of earrings and a brooch by @tikas_treasure 

To enter, please complete the following:
1. Be following @teerwayde @sarsparilly @tikas_treasure
2.  Share this image and the hashtag #starmangiveaway

Giveaway ends 9pm on the 12th of September.  Winner will be drawn at random.  Giveaway is open worldwide.  Prizes are not redeemable for cash.  Dress will take 8-10 weeks for completion and is made to order from set sizes XXS - 5XL.

Many thanks to Liz Fleming for rocking this shoot and capturing this look perfectly

Sarsparilly Review and Giveaway! CLOSED!

A few months back I found out about a brilliant Australian based vintage inspired clothing brand named Sarsparilly.

Sarsparilly was founded in 2010 by designer Maria Murphy with a focus on cute and kitsch handmade, vintage and retro clothing.  Since then Sarsparilly has grown and changed into the store it is today, a collection of fun, feminine, vintage inspired, dresses, accessories and hair pieces.

I was asked to review one of their adorable dresses and my heart nearly skipped a beat when I flicked through their website and found the Look at the Stars dress.

Look at the Stars Dress - $260.00

Red Betty Bolero from Heart of Haute - $34.00

Luichiny Eye Doll Platforms - $89.99

This is one of the most adorable prints I've ever seen. Retro inspired mermaids, sail boats and a stunning water and starry sky adoring this fabric. This dress is 100% cotton and fully lined on both the bodice and the skirt. This is one of the most brilliantly crafted dress I've worn! Now you can wear this with or without a petticoat depending on how you like your skirts, I'm wearing this style without and it still has heaps of fullness.

Tagged as a Medium this is the perfect fit for my measurements. On each Sasparilly house brand garment you will find a detailed size chart so be sure to check them out thoroughly for the right fit. With a size range from 6 to 20 you are bound to find the perfect dress with the perfect fit.

This dress is the perfect shape for to show off your waist and bust but not show too much cleavage. I paired this dress with bright red accessories to compliment the print.

I can't get enough of this print and wish I could have it in shirts, swing skirts and every possible accessory! Now I'm very excited to tell you my lovely readers that Sarsparilly will be offering one very lucky reader a dress of their choice from their website. 

By entering this giveaway you will have to chance to win your choice of dress from both the in house Sarsparilly collection or any other styles in stock. So you can choose this adorable mermaid print or one of these rocking styles bellow. 

Dorothy Gale Dress - $225.00

Oh My Darling Dress - $85.00

Candy Apple Rain Dress - $260.00

Candy Apple Heart Dress - $95.00

I'm smitten over pretty much all of these dresses but I think I need the Candy Apple Heart and the Oh My Darling dresses in my collection asap. Such perfect prints! 

What are you waiting for?  Enter now!

The Rules

- Write ENTER ME bellow and YOU MUST LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS as this will be the only way to contact you if you win.
- You MUST like the SARSPARILLY page on facebook
- YOU MUST add my CURVES TO KILL PAGE on facebook!
- The giveaway begins on now April 26th and ends May 24th at 11pm EST
- This is open to anyone internationally and within Australia
- I will pick the winner randomly using a computer generated program.


Be sure to check out the SARSPARILLY Facebook Page and Instagram account for all the latest updates, products and more.

Many thanks to the brilliant crew at Bobby McGees for letting me use their rocking location as the perfect backdrop for this outfit. The surf shack is both the perfect photography locations but also seems to be made for any pinup party or even. I need to drink tropical cocktails at this bar one day! Also thank you to L12 Photography  for shooting this for me! I adore working with you and can't wait till our next play date!

So enter away! Get your own mermaid dress!