Sunday, December 18, 2016

Cranberry Cross Dots- Karina Dresses

I have another festive look to share!  This one is courtesy of Karina Dresses.  This Margaret Cranberry Cross Dots Dress is amazing!  It's calf length, full skirt style and beautiful red polka dot pattern create a great look for Christmas. It has 3/4 sleeves, a v neck and built in tie for the waist.  I love how all of the Karina Dresses are so comfortable and flattering!  The longer length on this style makes it a very versatile for for school, work or church functions where you may want to be a little more modest too. It is available in a few colors.  I always feel great wearing my Karina Dresses!











I am wearing gorgeous glittery bow earrings from Revere Folie. They are a perfect addition to complete a Christmas look!  There are several colors to choose from, mine are red, green and gold. 
















Friday, December 16, 2016

Frilly Chantilly Santa Dress

The clock is ticking, it's time to get your Christmas Dress! Today I present to you a fantastic option! This is the cutest design from Frilly Chantilly! It's the Vintage Santa's Skater Dress. Not only is the print adorable, but the dress is super comfy and stretchy.  It doesn't have any zippers, just over the head for an easy great fit. The dress features Vintage Santas at the midpoint of the skirt where the red and black meet. There are candy canes, holly, gingerbread, gifts, hearts and more scattered on the bodice. I also love the Santa belt detail on the skirt! It has box pleats and a pretty full skirt. It comes in sizes 8-20. You can find it on sale now, so don't delay! 









Frilly Chantilly is designed and made in England and offers a range of gorgeous clothing. There you can find dresses, faux furs, petticoats, lingerie and more The feminine designs will make you feel elegant.

I had the pleasure of shooting these photos at my friend Tracy's home, The House of Velvet Photography. She has the perfect vintage room set up right now! It's gorgeous! 





Sunday, December 11, 2016

Hell Bunny Christmas- Katherine Jumper

Look how gorgeous this jumper from Hell Bunny is!  I love how festive it is and it's versatile as well. It can be worn to look more formal or you can wear it casual with pants or jeans.  I just wore this to my Georgia Pinup Posse Christmas Party. The taupe color is very pretty and the little trees, hearts, diamonds and snowflakes make it the perfect addition to your Christmas wardrobe! It has ribbed cuffs and hem with 3/4 sleeves.  It is very soft and comfortable. I love the little keyhole and bow detail at the neck.  It will be a great staple to your winter wardrobe too, not just for the holidays! Hell Bunny offers this in sizes S-4XL. 











Hell Bunny never disappoints and this jumper proves again how much quality and style they put into their clothing!  I will always recommend them wen it comes to vintage reproduction and goth styles! 








My Hair Piece is from Jazzafine. pieces full of verve

Skirt: Miss Fortune

Photographer: Pinup Power Photography











New Year with Gatsbylady London

It's time to ring in the New Year!  I'm welcoming in 2017 with huge anticipation of what will it bring. I'm ready for a fresh start and I'm ready to do it with style and grace. I hope everyone is able to reach for the stars this coming year, meet their goals and make an impact on others lives.  Now let's get down to business now with the style part!  For January I am showing a dazzling hand embellished flapper inspired dress from Gatsbylady London.  This is the most amazing look for a special time like New Year's!  My style is the Betty Vintage Inspired Fringe Dress in Black.  It is sheer tulle with beads, sequins and fringes.  It has such pretty details!  The work is hand applied too!  It has a v neck front and back on this one.  The dress also comes with a separate lining.  It runs true to size, so order accordingly.  They offer sizes from US 2-26! You will feel absolutely gorgeous wearing one of Gatsbylady London's creations. Not to mention the urge to bust out dancing and shake your fringe! You can complete your look with one of the many headbands, bags, shoes, shashes, jewelry and more they offer. The headband I'm wearing is the Ritz Vintage Inspired Headband in Gold and Black. There will be a style for you at Gatsbylady London whatever your special occasion is, weather it's a Wedding or a New Year's party dress. You'll love the beauty and quality, I promise! 











Gatsbylady London started designing clothes a little girl and working in factories.  She always wanted to learn about sewing and designing. She attended University of London, as well as a MSc degree in Fashion from one of the leading Universities in Great Britain. After working in the high fashion field she always dreamed of designing the way she felt each day.  Gatsbylady London was born and we are loving it!

















Photographer: Pinup Power Photography 




Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Retro Ruffles Tiki Christmas

For this Christmas look we are going Tiki! This was shot at the amazing Dixie Pin-Up Studios and the details in the sets are perfect! I was so fortunate to wear a custom made skirt from Retro Ruffles Shop! She found the perfect fabric for my Tiki Christmas theme. This retro gathered skirt can be made custom to your size and to fit your needs.   It has pockets too!  It closes with a zipper and button in the back.  I adore the look of it, I really like the polka dot waist band!  












Retro Ruffles hand makes items in the USA and can ship worldwide.  They also specialize in dresses, pencil skirts, aprons and more.  All sizes available too!





My Miss Fortune Simple Pleasures Off The Shoulders Top In Red Lurex was the perfect match for this look! This top is so versatile and it's sparkle makes it great for the holidays! I love the off the shoulder look and added buttons for extra detail. 





I couldn't wear a Tiki themed outfit without adding some jewelry from Splendette!  Her styles are amazing!

Hair Flower is Shazam Vintage Pin Up Hair Flowers.  You can find tons of gorgeous Tiki Styles there!





Brooch is by Jubly-Umph.  It's the Crystal Heart. Use code: BETTIE10 for a special discount to my followers!




Photographer: Brooklyn Brat Images


Thursday, December 1, 2016

Hearts & Roses Burgundy Velvet and Lola Von Rose

Continuing with the festive looks for the season, today I bring you a gorgeous dress from Hearts & Roses. It's style is the Desirable Flocked Tea Dress in Burgundy. The dress is lush flocked velvet making a very pretty reptile design. It feels like a million bucks and so will you wearing it! The tea dress has a classic vintage feel with full circle skirt, fitted bodice and capped sleeves.  It has a cowl neck and tie scarf, creating a very nice look.  I do recommend doing your hair first! As always, it has the very nice wide side zipper that Heats & Roses use.  It really does make it easier to zip! It's also available in black and forest green.  It's a great dress for the season!

Hearts & Roses definitely has high quality clothing straight from the UK.  You can find corsets, dresses, skirts, goth and rockabilly styles, tops and more.









I paired my dress with the lovely Lola Von Rose Handbag in Pink. It's a vintage inspired purse that is a must have to complete your wardrobe.  You can get them in several colors too. It's the perfect size to hold your essentials while looking great!








In sticking with my pink accessory theme I wore my Luxulite pink and gold earrings and added the Luxulite pink elephant brooch to my turban.  I thought it was a fun look!
















Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

A Tiki Christmas with Lenny's Custom Clothing

My love for Tiki and Christmas came together this year for a fun shoot at Dixie Pin-Up Studios. It was the most gorgeous set up! I was able to wear a wonderful dress from lennys custom clothing too! Lenny makes clothing in Australia and can come up with anything that fits your needs.  I knew I wanted to wear green for this and then I was able to pick the accent fabric with the tikis!  I think it cam together nicely. You will get a high quality garment that is made for your body shape.  Lenny offers men's and women's styles and can do uniforms for diners, car clubs and more.  There are also stockist in Australia that carry his line, or you can order from his online shop.  I recommend to place an order for something special!












Could it be a new dress from Lenny's Custom Clothing?









The Rhinestone Tiki Necklace is by the CRAVE yard


Photographer: Brooklyn Brat Images










Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Ruby Sherwood Check Dress for Misspoppywear

As the cold wind blows in, it's so nice to be able to have a beautiful warm dress to wear! This dress from Misspoppywear's private shop is just the one you need.  It's the Ruby Sherwood Check Hooded Swing Dress.  Collectif added so much pretty detail to it. The sleeves, buttons, pockets and hood are rimmed and lined with luxurious blue velvet. It has a very full skirt and fitted bodice. The plaid print is great look for the winter months.  The main colors are navy and dark green.  You can add several other colors of accessories to complete your look! There is also plenty of room to add a petticoat if you choose. The dress has some stretch and a side zip, but measure accordingly for the best fit.  I cannot wait to wear this with tights or tall boots for a different style too! 














Misspoppywear has a private shop where you can relax and shop when it's a good time for you! If you are local, well you are very lucky and if not she ships worldwide. She has a fabulous collection of retro attire and you will be sure to find some new additions to your wardrobe! Keep an eye out for sales items and subscribe to her newsletter!











My hair flower is by Shazam Vintage Pin Up Hair Flowers.  This one is the Double Cymbidium Orchid Northern Lights Glitz.  It's a great accessory for the holiday season for sure!

Photographer: Brooklyn Brat Images


Monday, November 21, 2016

Dolly and Dotty Red Retro Check!

The Annie Retro Check Swing Dress is Red is so perfect for the holidays! This Swing Dress from Dolly and Dotty has it all!  It's very flattering, pretty and comfortable.  It has a fitted top and full 50's circle skirt with box pleats. The Annie style has a high neckline. It's made from soft cotton and is fully lined. The zipper is in the back.It comes with a matching belt. You will be very comfortable in this at your gatherings!  The dress is so classic looking too. I love plaid and I feel like it's a timeless pattern.  You could  add a fur shrug to dress it up or wear a more casual cardigan.  You can get this style in several other patterns and different colors in the plaid as well. I have my eye on the green version! 











Designed in Brighton, Dolly and Dotty makes some gorgeous reproduction vintage clothing. Quality is outstanding too.  They have a wide range of styles and colors to suit your needs.  There is also skirts, tops, accessories and more!









Brooch: Vintage

Photography: Brooklyn Brat Images





Saturday, November 19, 2016

Buttercream Bettie Pinup Model: Hell Bunny Blitzen 50's Dress

Buttercream Bettie Pinup Model: Hell Bunny Blitzen 50's Dress: Just look at how adorable this dress from  Hell Bunny  is!  It's the 50's Dress in Blitzen Print. If you want to stand out his holid...

Hell Bunny Blitzen 50's Dress

Just look at how adorable this dress from Hell Bunny is!  It's the 50's Dress in Blitzen Print. If you want to stand out his holiday season, you will want to add this to your wardrobe!  I mean, it has pinup girls riding reindeer on it!  The print also includes wreaths, candy canes, snowflakes, bows and birds. You can get the dress in red or black. I love the flattering style of the 50's Dress.  It's fitted bodice with v- neck and flared skirt are perfect. The zipper is in the back and it comes with a satin look cream colored tie.  It does stretch a little. It's so fun!  It was a great look for this cute gingerbread house set.  I plan to wear it throughout the season many times!






I did add a petticoat for extra fullness.







Hell Bunny is always putting out top of the line quality and style when it comes to vintage reproduction, goth and punk styles. I really appreciate how they are very consistent in that and also their sizing.  I do recommend to go by the measurements when you order.














The pretty hair flower I'm wearing is from Shazam Vintage Pin Up Hair Flowers. It's the Red Metallic Glitz Lily and Orchid. Don't forget your accessories when creating that perfect pinup look!


Photographer: Brooklyn Brat Images