Reading Time: 11 minutes My makeup journey begins in primary school with a bid to cover acne and overcome self-consciousness. It eventually becomes a favourite form of Gothic self-expression, later takes a detour via vintage glamour, and currently resides at a playful hybrid… … Continue Reading
Reading Time: 8 minutes Described as the “matriarch of black dance”, Katherine Dunham pioneered a dance pedagogy fusing classical ballet with African-rooted dance and rituals. She was a remarkable anthropologist, choreographer, and founder of the first self-supported African American dance company in the 1940s. … Continue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutes There are so many inspiring women within Blues music history. Here I’ll talk about two of my favourites: the “Mother of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, Big Mama Thornton, and an artist with a fascinating story and varied career, LaVern Baker.… Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes Here is my guide to achieving a victory rolls vintage hairstyle (and yes, it is an achievement!). I share my tips on how to defy gravity and humidity to keep this style going for a whole night of swing dancing… Continue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minute I have another YouTube tutorial for you: this time, vintage-inspired makeup that will last a whole night of Swing dancing (i.e. getting hot and sweaty!). Please check it out and hit subscribe as I have more content coming soon! … Continue Reading
Reading Time: 8 minutes How can we indulge our love of clothing and be eco-conscious?! The answer my friends, is shopping vintage and thrift! With Oxfam’s Second Hand September campaign to resist buying brand new clothes, I thought I’d share some of my tips…… Continue Reading
Reading Time: 10 minutes Josephine Baker was an dancer, singer, and actress, who could fly a plane and ride a racehorse, plus she fought against racial prejudice in her native US, adopted 12 children, and was a decorated war hero in France- incredible! … Continue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutes It’s time to report from the celebration of weird and wonderful fashions and lifestyles that is the LondonEdge weekend! I’ve compiled my usual top picks of brands from the event, this time with a technicoloured, glitter-tastic, eco-conscious, festival fashion theme It’s… Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes Today I launch the UnPopCultures YouTube channel, yikes! I kick things off with a tutorial showing how I create this super simple, vintage-inspired hairstyle with a scarf. Check it out and hit subscribe as I have some exciting plans! Unpopcultures.com… Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes I’m back reporting on the latest trends from the brilliant London Edge, an event showcasing the best in alternative, festival, and vintage inspired brands- perfect for my lifestyle as a Swing dancing Goth! Here I feature my stand-out trends from upcoming collections… I’ve… Continue Reading