Megan Milky Way- Karina Dresses

Karina Dresses has really knocked it out of the park, actually all the way to the Milky Way with this new Signature Print!  Say hello to the new addition!  The Milky Way Print is so pretty with a stunning blue background and little tan/ light brown stars.  I absolutely love it!  I am wearing the Megan Dress, which has so many features that I really like too.  It has a wide fitted waistband and full skirt that hits below the knee.  This Megan has 3/4 sleeves with fabulous pleated details on the shoulders. It also has the pleats along the back waistband as well, which adds a really neat detail.  It has a modest cross over v-neck line. The Megan is also available in other prints and a short sleeve version as well.  I can't wait to see the other new dresses coming out in this collection! 

The soft microfiber material that Karina Dresses are made from is wrinkle free and machine washable.  It's so great to be able to grab a dress out of your closet with no ironing or steaming before heading out!  It's the original "Easy Dress". 

All of the Karina Dresses will make you feel great wearing them!  They are made with the modern woman in mind, with a retro feel!  I think that's what makes them the perfect dress for me.  

Karina Dresses are made in the Hudson Valley, NY, right here in the USA!  They are available in a wide range of sizes from XS-XXL.  No matter what body type or shape, you'll find a dress perfect for you!

Earrings: Bow and Crossbones
Bangles: Splendette
Hair Flower: Shazam Pin Up Hair Flowers
Photos: Pinup Power Photography

Dana Tropical Cherry - Voodoo Vixen

As we are approaching the last months of summer, it's never too late to late to rock out some gorgeous tiki style.  As a matter of fact it's always appropriate!  The Dana Tropical Cherry Print Dress from Voodoo Vixen is a perfect example of one you need!  This dress is has the perfect cut and style to make you that tiki goddess you deserve to be.  You'll notice the pretty colors and pineapples first and then all of the details.  It has a cute tie on the chest and a wide v neck. It's very flattering and not too revealing, flirty enough and appropriate to wear at any event or outing.  The Dana is sleeveless, but the straps fall just on the shoulders.  It has a fitted waist with a pleated skirt that is very full, it falls below the knee.  It has hidden pockets and you know we all love that! The material is very soft with some stretch to it, made of  95% Polyester, 5% Elastane.  I am a hundred percent a fan of this dress!  Ladies of all shapes will be able to enjoy it, as it is available in XS- 4XL. 

Voodoo Vixen really knows how to design some gorgeous clothing.  They have a whole line of  Summer clothing that is full of high quality, pretty and comfortable vintage reproduction items.  They are definitely one of my favorites to feature and I highly recommend them. They take classic styles and make them for modern women.  Voodoo Vixen is based out of the UK, but available at shops and web shops all over the globe!

You must heavily accessorize when you do a tiki look in my opinion!  Large hair flowers and chunky jewelry are always on my list!  For this dress I had the perfect flower that has green, orange and red lilies and orchids mixed with a silver pineapple in the center.  It's made by Shazam Pin Up Hair Flowers.  You can order custom pieces from Shazam or choose from the many styles in their inventory.  You will love their quality and beauty too! I also chose to stick with red, green and orange in my jewelry.  It is all from Bow and Crossbones.  Cam makes the most gorgeous pieces.  These items are Hazel and Imogen styles from the Fakelite range.  I can't get enough of their stuff!  I mean is there such a thing as too many accessories?  Last but definetly not least, shoes!  It's very important to complete your look with the perfect shoes.  Sometimes I like to contrast and sometimes I like to pull the same colors from my outfit.  This time I stuck with matching and chose green heels.  They are from Bettie Page Shoes, the Layla style, very comfortable and also gorgeous!  I love all of my Bettie Page Shoes, they are always easy on the feet and the eyes!

Photos: Brooklyn Brat Images

Tropical Heat- Lady V London

Lady V London is turning up the heat with the Tropical Heat Tea Dress!  This is a sizzling number you need to add to your summer wardrobe.  The print is vibrant palms and hibiscus on a dark background that's sure to make you a tiki goddess!  I love the high neckline and v-cut back on this style, it's a great twist on style.  The Tea Dress features a fitted waist, with a tie belt for a cute bow in the back.  The length is just above the knee and the skirt is very full.  You can really enjoy this dress for vacations, parties and any other special occasion where a little tropical feel is needed.  I'm actually always down for a tropical inspired look!  This style from Lady V is available in sizes 8-22.  The quality is exceptional as always!  

Made in England with the modern lady in mind, you'll be assured that your items will have a great fit and design. The vintage reproduction dress from Lady V London are always top choices of mine!

Oh thanks, it has pockets!!!!!!!!!!!

Bright, colorful accessories were a must for this look,  I am thrilled with my new 40's inspired Luxulite Banana Garland necklace and earrings.  It's such a perfect summer set!  This is the pink set and it is also available in green.  The Luxulite designer Katy had one of her favorite icons, Carmen Miranda, in mind for this set!  Her items are handmade and all very unique.  You can find the collections on Etsy.

I wore a stack of Splendette bangles in assorted colors too! Of course a large hair flower from Shazam Pin Up Hair Flowers was necessary. I love this one with orchids and peppers for extra spice! My heels are from Bettie Page Shoes in the Aria style. The pink Lola Von Rose vintage inspired bag was the perfect choice to tie it all together. 

Photos: Pinup Power Photography 

Navy Forest Lyra- Lady Voluptuous

This summer stunner is from Lady Voluptuous and needs to be on your must have list!  I think this Lyra Dress may be one of my all time favorites to wear.  It's a dress and style that you feel great in and confident that you look great too! I love these feminine lose fitting capped sleeves.  The dress has a fitted bodice with a wide waistband that features a tie belt.  You'll get a great silhouette!  It has a very full skirt that falls below the knee.  The wrap style v-neck is a very pretty design as well!  It's a modest look that you can enjoy at any special occasion or just dress up and run some errands!  The print and colors are stunning together.  I love the bright navy blue background with contrasted yellow butterflies and colorful flowers! 

The Lyra Dress is available in sizes 16-32.  The material is a stretchy polyester, elastine blend.  There are several gorgeous prints in this style too!  I love them all actually! 

You can be assured that your Lady V London purchase will be a high quality piece, that you can get years of wear from.  I have always loved my dresses and skirts and I know you will too!  Lady V sizes are consistent and that is a great thing when ordering online.  They provide a chart to for measuring. 

Accessorizing with yellow worked for me for this look!  It was a bright, fun contrast! 

Heels: Banned Apparel 

Bag:  Banned Apparel

Bangles and Earrings: Splendette

Hair piece: Jazzafine. pieces full of verve

Photos: Pinup Power Photography

Palava- Light Blue Lobster

I am thrilled with my very first dress from Palava!  This Beatrice Cap Sleeves style with the Light Blue Lobster print is just perfect for Summer!  This dress is great for all body types. It has a fit and flare shape and is so light and comfortable to wear.  The Beatrice is fully lined with cotton and the dress is made with organic cotton sateen.  I mean it's really soft!  It also has pockets, which everyone loves!  I love the modest neckline and cap sleeves.  This is a dress you can wear to any function or work and feel very put together in.  It's fun, yet classic!  You will also get the tie belt and you can style it as you wish.  It's a great length too, hitting below the knee.  

The gorgeous lobster print was hand illustrated and designed by Palava founder Bryony.  That is the case with all of their designs actually!  When you look at their collections, the prints will definitely stand out to you!  They are so unique and pretty. Palava also strives to make their production environmentally friendly!  They aim to use sustainable fabrics and have zero waste.  It's a win, win shopping with them!  Your order will also include an adorable storybook.  My daughter loved it too!  Palava writes a new storybook for each collection that they release. 

Passed down through generations since 1854, Strickland and Holt was a family business that has a long history and has evolved into what is Palava now.  I highly recommend reading their history on the website.  It's very fascinating!  Thankfully Bryony had her vision for the clothing we love today and she has carried on the family tradition of designing. I am looking forward to what the future holds for Palava!


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I couldn't pass up this opportunity to wear my adorable lobster necklace from Luxulite!  It's from an older collection, but she has new lobster designs in her shop now!  You can find Luxulite on Etsy.

My earrings are from the Hazel Fakelite range in red from Bow and Crossbones. My bangles are a mix with Bow and Crossbones and Splendette.  

Hair flower is from Shazam Pin Up Hair Flowers and is a mix of lilies and orchids! 

Photos: Pinup Power Photography 

Charlene Shirtwaister- Rock n Romance

The Charlene Shirtwaister Dress from Rock n Romance is the perfect summer dress that can take you all the way in to fall!  It's a gorgeous African Daisy Print and the color combination is great! I love this 1950's style.  It is so comfortable and fits great too.  One cool thing about this dress is with the buttons, it has fabric that goes beyond the closure so there is never any gap between them!  It's perfect for ladies with curves!  You'll get the beautiful red buttons and a perfectly matching belt with this dress as well.  The sleeves fit very nicely and have pleated details for a classy touch.  You can wear this modest, yet stunning dress day to night and feel like a million bucks!  I definitely see more Shirtwaister Dresses in my future!  There are a couple of other prints to choose from in this style.  This one is limited edition though, so get it while you can!

Rock n Romance is a family owned company who's passion for vintage style truly shows. You will fall in love with the dresses, blouses, skirts, trousers and everything they offer in their range. Their items are handcrafted from authentic fabrics. You'll love your unique purchase from them! They also stock clothing from other designers. Styles are offered in a wide range of sizes from UK 6-24.  Rock n Romance is based out of the UK, but ships items worldwide.

I wore my Aria Bettie Page Shoes in Peach.  They are the perfect heels for comfort and style! The jewelry is from Splendette and I mixed pink, blue and coral to coordinate with the lovely dress.  Jazzafine. pieces full of verve made this amazing hair piece and it happened to go perfectly with this too!  It has a bright pink flower with gray pink feathers.  Her items are all handmade and can be customized for a special outfit. You can find Jazzafine on Etsy and owner Carolina is fantastic to work with! The purse is from Top Vintage.  It's the La Parisienne 50s Leona Lacquer Lock Bag in Old Pink.  It's pink faux lacquer and gold tone handle make it a gorgeous accessory for any special outing. 

Photos: Pinup Power Photography 

Daisy May Denim- Voodoo Vixen

The Daisy May Denim Dress from Voodoo Vixen was the perfect dress for one of my looks at Nashville Boogie that I just attended.  I absolutely love everything about it!  The fit, the style, the pockets...it's amazing!  You'll want this for a staple in your summer wardrobe.  Denim is a favorite of mine and I'm so glad to have a denim dress that I love now.  The neckline is a modest sweetheart cut.  It features a fitted bodice with elastic stretch panels for extra comfort.  I love the flared skirt and it's perfect for twirling!  The straps are adjustable as well.  Now for the best part, the adorable daisy trim!  It's so pretty!  You can get this dress in sizes S-4XL.  Voodoo Vixen really knows how to design some gorgeous clothing.  They have a whole new Spring and Summer collection that is full of high quality, pretty and comfortable vintage reproduction clothing.  They are definitely one of my favorites to feature and I highly recommend them. They take classic styles and make them for modern women.  Voodoo Vixen is based out of the UK, but available at shops and web shops all over the globe!

I decided to pair the Daisy May with red, blue and yellow accessories.  I love that combo!  I wore a red straw western style hat.  I was in Nashville after all!  My hair flower is made by Shazam Pinup Hair Flowers with daisy and navy flowers and it was a perfect match!  I wore my Imogen Hoops in red from Bow and Crossbones and a mix of bangles from Splendette and Bow and Crossbones.  The red heels are by Lola Ramona and are super comfortable and extremely stylish.  Lola Ramona is known for their fun quirky style!  The Angie in Love is a great summer heel with snake embossed leather and fun bow detail on the heel. 

The Nashville Boogie was fun, full of great music and people watching.  It takes place at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and if you have never been there, it's worth the trip!  The hotel is just gorgeous.  We always enjoy walking through the atrium and looking at all of the waterfalls, flowers and palm trees! 

Photos: Pinup Power Photography