Tiki Time- TopVintage

Tropical prints are always great, but it's finally the time of year where they feel like a staple to my wardrobe. This dress is the 50s Lotus Swing in Turquoise available at TopVintage and it's just stunning!  I always love a great tropical print and this one just takes the cake! I think the boat neck with the v cutout is a great touch. The cap sleeves fall just off the shoulders.  They stayed put and didn't feel like I need to keep pulling them up. The dress features a fitted bodice and a very full swing skirt with room for a petticoat. The material has a slight stretch and is very soft and comfortable. You'll find very helpful fitting and size guides on the TopVintage site to help you find the perfect size. There is a back zipper and the skirt falls below the knee. This one is a must have for your Summer dress collection! 

TopVintage started in 2008 and is now the leading online retro boutique for online shopping three years in a row. They have just celebrated their 10 year anniversary and have so many more to come! You can literally find any style and top brand there! I spent a long time scrolling through all the gorgeous dresses and items. TopVintage is run by a great team of people and powered by Jesus!  I love it, made my heart full when I read shop owner Angelique's story. Top Vintage is committed to making women feel beautiful and strong while wearing their high quality reproduction brands. 

Heels: Bettie Page Aria in Peach

Jewelry: Splendette

Hair Flower: Shazam Pin Up Hair Flowers

Photos: Pinup Power Photography

Black and Red Retro- Dolly and Dotty

One of my favorite color combinations is black and red.  When I saw this Dolly and Dotty dress, I instantly loved it!  The Judith Chiffon Retro Pleated Dress is stunning!  The chiffon box pleats are such a great accent that really stand out. It's a very feminine look and you'll feel so put together wearing it! It features a fitted bodice with a high neckline. It is made from a soft cotton material with a slight stretch.  The zipper is in the back. The dress is also lined.  You'll be twirling the night away on the dance floor or out on the town!  This style is also available in pink and black or black and white polka dots.  They are equally as beautiful!

The Judith Dress is available in sizes UK 8-26. This one is on sale and available in limited sizes, but the other two are available in the full range it looks like at https://www.dollyanddotty.co.uk/.

Dolly and Dotty has always been top notch for great quality and style!  I have always loved everything form them.  You can expect the sizes to run run pretty true, but check the charts to make sure before you order.  Dolly and Dotty's love for vintage reproduction shows in every detail!

Let's also talk about these amazing heels from Lola Ramona.  These are the Angie in Love Heels! Wow, they are insane!  I love the quirky style.  The Angie in Love features bright red snakeskin embossed leather, on a peep toe sandal with a 4" heel.  The front foot plateau makes it very comfortable to wear too.  That is something very important with cute shoes!  If they hurt to wear, it takes the fun out of it.  I've always found that Lola Ramona heels are great!  Look how cute the bow on the back of the heel is!  This style is a must have for your Spring and Summer wardrobe! 

Photographer: Pinup Power Photography

Tiggy Floral from Joanie Clothing

This month I'm bringing out a 70's vibe with a new style from Joanie Clothing.  The Tiggy Floral Print is just gorgeous and completely feminine!  I don't recall wearing a burnt orange color and I'm absolutely loving it.  The fabric is polyester and has a full lining.  The style is perfect for windy spring days.  The sleeves are also a nice change!  The whimsical sleeve with the fitted wrist band is a really great touch.  The midi dress falls mid calf and has a very full skirt.  The neck is a crossover style and does plunge pretty low, so you may want to wear a cami if you aren't comfortable with the cut. The wide fitted waistband is flattering and the zipper is in the back. I love a pretty floral print and this Joanie Dress has it going on!  It has just the right amount of pattern if you are someone who doesn't particularly gravitate towards florals.  The white and different shades of green foxgloves on the orange background is gorgeous! I think this a dress you'll be happy to have in your collection. 

Joanie Clothing offers sizes in UK 8-22.  I would go by the clothing size chart when ordering and for this Tiggy Dress I recommend sizing up as there is no stretch.  Since 2015 Joanie Clothing has been dedicated to making high quality vintage reproduction clothing that women can feel great wearing.  Whether you are looking for a casual style or a wedding dress, you'll find something at Joanie to wear! I have always been pleased with the quality and friendly service! Joanieclothing.com has it all, so head over to the site and prepare yourself to fall in love! 

I chose to accessorize with green and orange, a combo that I would normally not think about, but I like the way it turned out!  My earrings are from the 'everything going green" collection from Retro Verte. They are 1940's inspired bakelite replicas. Her earrings are available in clip ons too. You can Retro Verte on Etsy. There you'll see authentic vintage clothing, reproduction items and of course fabulous accessories!  The necklace is a vintage piece from For Guys and Gals, I love the orange and white! I wore green and white heels from Lola Ramona to tie in the theme.  

Photographer: Pinup Power Photography 

Cobalt Green Birds- Lady V London

Lady V London has really outdone themselves with the new Spring 18 collection!  This Hepburn Dress in Cobalt Green Birds will have you looking looking like a million bucks!  The pattern is just stunning!  It features peach and pink flowers, cobalt blue flowers with bold green leaves and pastel teal background.  The combination is a true beauty!  The Hepburn style has a high rounded neckline and a fitted bodice.  The skirt is very full and I wore a petticoat with it to add to the fullness.  I love the length as it falls below the knee.  It has a zipper in the back and comes with the pretty pink detachable waist belt. This dress is so feminine and modest, it can be worn anywhere.  It would make a great bridal shower or date night dress.  Wear it anytime you want a pick me up or to stand out in the crowd! 

You can get this dress is sizes from UK 8-28. It does have some slight stretch to it, but check the sizing chart on their website.  Lady V London is always a top choice of mine!  Their quality and style is top notch every time. 

I had fun putting together accessories for this look and just decided to use all the colors!  

I wore my Aria Bettie Page Shoes in Peach.  They are the perfect heels for comfort and style!  My bag is a vintage reproduction from Lola Von Rose and it is always a fun piece to accessorize with.  I wore a mix of bangles from Splendette in pink and blue.  They are glitter and carved fakelite styles. I brought the green out with green and white glitter Sweetheart Rose Confetti Fakelite earrings from Retro Verte. Finally, my amazing hair piece is from Shazam Pin Up Hair Flowers.  They are a Special Edition Rose Peony Cascade Tropical Tiki Pale Pink & Pale Green.  It's a stunning piece for sure! They have a whole collection of the cascading styles and I highly recommend one. 


Photos: Pinup Power Photography 

Mint Maritime for March

Spring is just around the corner and bulbs starting to bloom. The leaves are coming back lush and green and you need a new dress to make you feel great after the long winter season!  The Mint Maritime Modern Dress from Karina Dresses is just what the doctor ordered.  You can call yourself the doctor!  This Katharine Dress features a new Karina Signature print for 2018.  The modern print is something that I don't wear often and I really liked it!  The green and white geometric pattern with tiny blue accent dots is a gorgeous combo!  It literally screams March!  I love the modest style of the Katharine.  It has a fitted waistband with a tie belt and a very full skirt.  It falls at knee length. The neck is also nice as it is a high rounded neckline. I feel great wearing this dress! You can also get it in different prints, but I think this one is perfect!  You'll also be happy to know that the Karina Dresses are all wrinkle free and can be your best travel items.  

I love that Karina Dresses are proudly made in the U.S.A. right in the Hudson Valley, N.Y.  They have been making women feel great in their dresses since 2008.  I always look forward to seeing new designs and prints! 

The dresses are available is XS-XXL, which is 0-24.  Everyone will find something to feel pretty in with Karina Dresses. Head on over to https://www.karinadresses.com/ and get to shopping!  

Photos: Pinup Power Photography

Heels: Bettie Page Shoes

Jewelry: Bow and Crossbones

Hair Flower: Jazzafine. pieces full of verve

Helena Dress- Trashy Diva

If you are looking for a dress that turns heads, look no further than the Helena from Trashy Diva.  It's a stunner!  You can dress this up as much as you would like or you style it more casual.  The halter design features an open back with straps that you can tie in multiple different ways for many different looks!  It's like having several dresses in one!  I love the feel of the soft rayon material with the Helena.  It has a concealed back zip.  The ankle length and full skirt make for a very dramatic look that I love as well!  I recently wore this to a red carpet event.  The Helena is available in several prints from polka dots to tropical.  It's also available in wide range of sizes from 0-22. 

Trashy Diva has opened in Atlanta and if you are looking for high quality vintage reproduction clothing, look no further. We are so fortunate to have this shop here now. The Poncey-Highland location is perfect too! You will find all of the newest Trashy Diva collections there and even a lingerie boutique. Make it a girls day out and have a great time when you go!

In 1996 Trashy Diva started by selling vintage clothing. They added a few designs and gradually grew into the awesome company that we know today. There are stores in New Orleans and Atlanta with plans of more in the future! You can also find their clothing at many stockists around the world and online.


Photos: Brooklyn Brat Images
Hair piece: Jazzafine. pieces full of verve
Earrings and Necklace: Luxulite 
Bangles: Custom and Splendette 

Garden Party with Karina Dresses

This Spring you're all invited to a Garden Party with Karina Dresses and trust me, you won't want to miss it!  The new collection of florals is fabulous!  I love every single dress. The one that I am featuring is a favorite style of mine, the Margaret Dress in Teal Boho Blossoms.  This dress is so feminine, you will feel great wearing it!  I love the colors together, the blue with the dusty pink and ivory flowers just looks gorgeous.  The Margaret features the wide flattering waistband with a built in tie belt. It has 3/4 sleeves which is great is great for the transitioning temperatures. The bodice is a crossover v-neck. One thing that makes the Margaret one of my favorite Karina styles is the longer mid calf length!  This is the perfect dress for a date, wedding party or really anytime you want to look amazing! 

The Margaret Dress is made the USA with wrinkle free material and it's perfect for traveling with!  Spring Break is coming up, so you definitely need one for that trip! 

Karina Dresses are available in sizes XS-XXL, making women of shapes and sizes feel confident and look beautiful!

Accessories we fun to put together with this.  I chose pink and blue shades.  My turban is from Jazzafine and I have really enjoyed this look and it's a great fast fix!  I'm wearing some gorgeous earrings from Luxulite.  Now they are snowflakes, but we're still in winter!  I stacked bangles from Splendette in glitter and carved fakelite.  The Lola Von Rose vintage reproduction in pink is a great purse for a Spring look!  Finally, my heels are from the new SS18 Bettie Page Shoes Collection.  They are so cute and actually very comfortable!  I recommend them for sure.