Blue goodness.

Hiiii! I'm so excited to be writing an outfit post again because it literally has been THAT long. A few months ago I was changed locations at work and now I work somewhere much further away and it's much windier place too so I struggle to keep up my pin up appearance as much. I often find myself with separate days off in the week thanks to shift work so I don't get as dressed up as often as I used to which is really sad.

I've been somewhat better recently but I have found myself no longer buying dresses and clothes and trying to make do with what I have in my wardrobe already. It's definitely been a couple of months AT LEAST since I last bought any new clothes which is incredible but it can feel a bit rubbish when you feel like you have nothing left to wear. On the other hand though, my bank balance is definitely thankful to me for this.

So now we are into October and the weather and temperature has dropped dramatically,this is going to be the last time I can truly get away with a summery type outfit. In all honesty, I really haven't prepared for the autumn and winter months AT ALL. I still have to go out and buy a coat and general winter clothes because the entirety of my wardrobe is pure summer. I'm really trying not to break my clothes ban but I do need to have a swift update.

I've really been looking at Collectif and Miss Candyfloss's A/W collections and they look so beautiful but I've recently just booked two holidays for next year (Jamaica and the US!!) so I'm in absolutely no position to buy new clothes at the moment. This does give me a chance to recycle and find some new use for clothes I haven't worn in a long time though, so there's that! 

I really am struggling to find my feet again in the vintage and blogging world but hopefully I'll be able to come through. 

Hair Flower - Loaned from a friend
Cardigan - Primark

Dress - old Lindy Bop

Belt - eBay

Shoes -B.A.I.T footwear

Wishlist Wednesday: Collectif Edition

1. Olive Knitted Dress - £56
When the subscription email for this dress landed in my emails and I opened it, I instantly fell in love. I've got to say that it's a kind of dress that would be venturing a little out of my comfort zone in terms of fit and shape, but it's stunning. To look at, it's so elegant and classy yet so simple. However, I fear I'm much too short for a dress like this and it may be one I'll be wishing for from afar. Can someone please buy it so I can live vicariously through you? Thanks in advance.

2. Rachel Check Travel Bag - £40
Confession: I don't actually own a mid century/50s style bag and I legitimately don't even have a reason why. Bags are always something I tend to overlook because I subconsciously would rather spend my money on dresses/skirts and a top but I often forget how much a bag can complete an outfit. I'd love to be able to change that and this bag is absolutely stunning. In fact, it would look so great with the olive knitted dress!  The green of the dress and the bag together would make such a stunning autumnal look.

3. Hollie Lurex Wiggle Dress - £83.50
Carrying on with the green theme, now THIS is the dress of my dreams. I had no idea how much I needed this dress until I actually saw it. Lurex is a material type that took a lot for me to grow to love but now I have, oh boy do I love it. It's so sexy and sophisticated, a perfect outfit to pair with a set of heels for a night out on cocktails.

4. Darlene Plain Doll Dress - £39.00
This is simply the cutest and loveliest dress I've seen in a while and I couldn't decide if I loved the navy or red colour more. I'm always on the look out for a nice dress like this can be quite versatile in regards to being dressed up and down. I think anyone could make this style work for both day and night.

5. Isobel Fluffy Jumper - £35.00 
You might have seen this post from just over a week ago where I am wearing a similar fluffy jumper to this Collectif one. The reason why I'm eyeing this one up is because it's cropped and looks a bit tighter and I imagine it looking AMAZING paired with some cigarette trousers. Tops like this are so ideal for the cooler weather as they still look so fabulous and can stay warm.

6. Polly Sherwood Checked Skirt - £30.00
I'm lacking pencil skirts in my wardrobe and this tartan style one is absolutely perfect for the upcoming winter and one I could see myself wearing on Christmas Day.

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So I hit up the Playful Promises sale....

 Okay so this is something I'm going to have to come right out and say before I continue this post any further; I broke the bra. That's right, I bloody BROKE IT. So you know I just went on holiday to Turkey right? well, as we're getting ready to get head out for the evening, Georgie is in the bathroom and whilst I'm in the bedroom dressing, I must have pulled the strap too tight (somehow, I've not even figured that out at this point) because it came snap away from the fabric. To say I'm devasted is an understatement but I really need to learn how to chill, as it's easily fixable. We will be together again. 

Playful Promises is a brand I've been looking at from afar and admiring for a while; they're a London born and bred brand which I love as a fellow Londoner. I hadn't had much money spare to spend on a full set in the regular range, so when they held a sale a few weeks ago I jumped at the chance and bought a few bits. I was delighted because I got to snap up three, yes THREE matching bra and knickers sets and a basic black multiway bra for £51. Needless to say, it was a good day when I put through that order. 

This is the 'Ghost' retro set in which both the bra and high waisted knickers are a size 14. I have to say, I think they both come up a bit small for a 14 but I found they were a really nice, snug fit. As a smaller breasted woman, I adore a good soft cup bra and I rejoice in it when I can find one which is not lace (I have too many of those).  What drew me to this set was not only the price, £5 for each piece, but the gorgeous silky, grey and floral pattern. However when it arrived, I had no idea it would feel so great to wear on the skin. Ideally, I should have sized up if could have but I think this will have to do, I don't really have any other choice do I? 

This set manages to make me feel both sexy and cute, so it's perfect for wearing on days you might not feel so good bout yourself. I know I felt so good when I put this on. All I have left to do now is work on fixing the strap again so I can go back to lounging around in it...

I have a couple of more sets to show you which will be up on here over the next few weeks. 

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Review: Lindy Bop 'Marlene' in blue gingham

So when I saw this dress on the Lindy Bop website, I literally jumped for joy! I've been looking for a dress in this exact style for ages now and the fact it was by an affordable repro company made me even happier. I don't think there's a feeling quite like the one you get when you find the dress you've been longing after all along and not only can you afford it, there was a 20% off sale at the same time. 

The 'Marlene' is out in 4 different colour-ways and I picked up this one and another one which you will see in another post. This is by far my favourite pattern of them all because I've just really grown to love gingham, especially since I bought the pink gingham cigarette trousers from Collectif. 

Taking blog photos can be a trying process, especially when I was trying to take these right in the middle of my parents setting up their party. but of course, when you buy a dress this beaaaaautiful, you have to instantly snap it right? right. Actually, I took them literally after breaking open the parcel because I really couldn't resist...woops. 

I would say this dress may be a bit of a struggle if you are on the bustier side but there is some slight stretch to the fabric with it being 3% elastane but as I'm on the smaller side, I don't know too much. about how big boobs fit in dresses! However, I will say that the chest area is very snug with the high neckline but as a smaller chested lady, I love this and suits me just nicely. The dress is 97% cotton so it's very light and soft which makes for a very comfortable wear. I'm personally a huge fan of spaghetti straps as well which is strange considering I use to hate having my arms out but I think this feature makes the dress a lovely and ideal one for an afternoon picnic (okay the weather hasn't been too great for that but we can always hope!). 

I do feel very Dorothy-esque in this dress but how I only wish I had a small dog as my companion. Really rubbish shinfo for you here, but in my Year 6 school play, I offered myself up to play Toto the dog in the Wizard of Oz so I could be in every scene, my headteacher bought me gardening shinpads so I wouldn't damage my knees...oh I'm too funny and desperate to be seen, clearly! Anyway, it's always lovely to feel pretty which is what this dress definitely makes me feel. 

The dress features a hidden zip at the back, which I admit I struggled a little bit unzipping because the back is a little high but that doesn't bother me at all. 

I ordered this in a size 14 and it's a perfect fit, I have no qualms with the sizing at all so I'd say it's pretty much true to size. I adore the fit and flare style of the chest to skirt; I find that when the body is fitted and the skirt is flared, it can accentuate your waistline making it appear a bit smaller. 

As you can see, I've paired the dress with one of my favourite pairs of flats from B.A.I.T footwear. You may or may not have noticed that I've worn these shoes in my last few reviews so I've either gotten really lazy with footwear or I just suddenly have a love for blue coloured clothing; maybe it's a bit of both?! These flats are very sturdy and comfortable after all. 

The belt comes as part of a set from Primark whilst the headscarf is from eBay. 

I hope you liked this review and possibly found it helpful. If you have any feedback or questions,please feel free to leave in the comments. 

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This dress was not gifted or sent for review, I've purchased this with my own money :)

Review: The Oblong Box Shop Flamingo Skirt & Criss Cross Sweetheart top.

The Oblongbox Shop is a brand I'd heard of for a while through Instagram but had never gotten around to checking out properly. I always thought "well I can't spend this money so I might as well not bother looking" and so I didn't. For a while. Pay day arrived and I then found myself more curious than ever to check out their beautiful skirts I'd been spying online.

Now what sets The Oblong Box Shop apart is that owner, Denialle Von Fitch, handcrafts all of her skirts which includes down to the actual skirt illustrations. I think people tend appreciate little nuggets of information like this because it normally means that a lot of care and attention has gone into creating the item of clothing. Another thing I noticed was just how easy the website is to navigate; okay that may sound supeeer lame but this kind of thing is important to me. It's really fast, organised and visually SO pretty to look at. I suspect a lot of people wouldn't care but a crappy website bothers me and loses me as a customer faster than you can blink.

Browsing through their website was more tempting than I could have imagined. I had a little look through all of the clothing but what really caught my eye in particular was the collection of skirts. By far, my favourites are the novelty print skirts; since I bought my first Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny skirt, I've absolutely fallen in love with kitsch printed clothing, so to me these were heaven to look at. 

I went with the flamingo design for a couple of reasons; one, the turquoise colour is vivid, stunning and totally eye catching.....which I really like despite actually loathing attention 99% of the time (I know I'm a weird one) and two, you may know that I have mentioned on the blog a few times now that I just adore flamingo prints. When it comes down to it, go with what you know! 

The skirt is made from 100% polyester which is something I've not experienced in a full skirt (or any skirt) before. For me, it's perfect though as I've since carried it around in my suitcase and it just doesn't crease. I'm only used to wearing cotton skirts so it did take a little getting used to but I feel that this will only make the skirt last a lot longer. It really is beautiful to look at; the colours are incredible and so vibrant and worth the $95 for that on it's own; but it also features a hidden side zipper with an adjustable waistline which is also another first for me! However, I could have easily downsized in this. As an inbetweenie, I tend to size up to be safe, especially when ordering from America. I've found it isn't too much of a bother because as you can see here, I've put my trusty ebay belt on to accentuate my waist and break up the colour.

Worn with the skirt, is also a top that is from The Oblong Box Shop. As far as I could tell, these tops aren't made by the brand but are from elsewhere. The selection is fantastic however, and SO CHEAP. When I made my order, I also bought this 'It's A Wrap' crossover top for $20 and the one I'm wearing here which is the 'Criss Cross Sweetheart Pinup Top' in baby blue at $19.50. They are both fantastic quality, especially for their price. I'm so used to pinup style seperates being stupidly expensive most of the time so it is refreshing to see affordable prices. 

What I love about this top though, which also comes in many different colours, is the variation. 

You can wear the neckline as a criss cross or just as normal straps like shown above. I might at some point try and tuck the straps under and wear it like a boob tube style top and see what that looks like, So it is versatile as well as being stretchy and very flattering on the body and bust. I suspect the built in cups are a bit useless for the bustier lady but are perfect for me. The colour also goes perfect with the skirt, they're like a match made in heaven!

Well, I hope you enjoyed reading this review. As you can tell, I fully recommend making an order from The Oblong Box Company, especially as you'd be helping out a smaller business. The selection is really to die for so you won't regret it. 

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Love At First Cigarette Trousers.

I'm so excited that these trousers arrived and they're so perfect! I'd been lusting after them for months and when they finaaally got released, they sold out in my size so quickly I never even got a chance. I even popped down to the Collectif store in Brighton to see if they had them in stock but alas, they didn't. 

I remembered that Collectif aren't the only store that sells their own brand so I took a visit to the Audrey Star's Boutique website and I was delighted that they had my size in. 

 I have really been trying recently to incorporate more casual ~yet glam~ outfits into my wardrobe. I've found myself with more dresses than anything else but I know I'd love to keep mixing it up and form outfits on my own. Whilst dresses are fantastic for not really having to make many decisions on how your look goes, I do love how I feel when I mix and match separates because, although this sounds weird, I feel accomplished when I've put together a great outfit. 

What I love about these trousers is that they come with great stretch, there is room to breathe in them and so they make for an extremely comfortable wear. It's worth noting that these are my first ever pair of cigarette trousers so I wasn't really sure what to expect. The waist comes up really high which I love because I absolutely hate wearing trousers on my hips but I also love it because I can stick a waist cinching belt over it to break up the outfit and to create more curves.

With the trousers being lined, they feel and look really sophisticated and luckily for me, I have plenty of tops that they can go with them so I'm sure I'll have endless amount of possibilities mixing and matching.  I do feel I could have sized down in them but I always find Collectif's bottoms tend to be hit and miss for me sizing wise, so I tend to order up to be safe. My only real hope for the trousers was that they'd be a bit tighter around the ankles but I'm not fussy either so oh well! 

To wear out, they're so ridiculously comfortable

With the trousers, I also ordered this delightful bag from Sunjellies. I didn't intentionally buy them to match with each other but when I received the parcel it was only then I realise how well they go together. At £10 as well, you really cannot go wrong...just don't put loose change in it ;)

The bag itself is surprisingly strong for such a low-priced little bag. It's been my go-to for the past few days and I've yet to lose anything from the holes either. In the parcel, the bag arrives flat and then you clip it together at the sides. I had a few comments saying "Ooh do you remember those bags?!" but I honestly don't. If they were around in the 90s, I must have been under a rock! Anyway, they clip together really nicely and it holds well. I'm the kind of person who takes a million things out and about with me and so far, it's so good!

To finish off the outfit, with the trousers I wore a white bardot top from Primark which I've featured in my outfit posts plenty of times, a white waist belt from eBay and my gorgeous shoes from B.A.I.T footwear.

I feel SO cute, I cannot wait to wear this ensemble more often.

Trousers, £42 - Collectif  at Audrey Star's Boutique
Shoes, $72 - B.A.I.T
Bag, £10 - Sunjellies  at Audrey Star's Boutique
Top, around £3.50 - Primark
Belt, eBay

Wishlist Wednesday #7

1) Baby pink Peasant top by Pinup Girl Clothing, $56

Ugh, I've wanted this top for weeks and I have been 'umming and aaaahing' over it over the past few days. It's such a gorgeous pink colour that goes with so many clothes in my wardrobe, so I'll know it would become a staple choice. I never used to be such a fan of spanish style clothing but the more I see it incorporated into the pin-up world, the more it grows on me

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2) Betsy Swallow bag by Sourpuss, £43
Sourpuss's range of bags are simply divine; they ooze class and sophistication and make a beautiful addition to anyone's wardrobe. I'm in love with this colour but honestly, I'd love to own all of the colour-ways because I'm selfish and greedy like that. I don't really have much of a bag collection as such, so I'd love to build one and my next bag related splurge will be via Sourpuss!

3) Tropical flamingo brooch by Luxulite, £16
Luxulite are a jewellery brand who are well praised in the pin-up community and rightly so; their eclectic mix of quirky and kitsch brooches, necklaces and earrings are absolutely made to finish off any outfit. I love this brooch in particular, you may have noticed that I'm a lover of flamingos (not sorry) but I'm totally drawn in by these colours.

4) 'Cheronda' blue swing dress by Lindy Bop, £29.99
This gorgeous swing dress reminds me ~in a way~ of the Pinup Girl Clothing 'Harley' dress, probably just because of the neckline. For me, I'd have to add a belt to this dress to break up the colour but aside from that, it's fantastic, cheaper alternative to the more expensive 'Harley'.

5) 'Wanderlust' flamingo bikini by Banned, £25 top & £20 bottoms
I'm hopefully going to be going on holiday later in the year and so I will be looking to get some new bikinis in. Now, Hell Bunny have some beautiful retro bikinis in their summer line this year but then I also discovered Banned's. Yes yes yes, I am obsessed - to the point it's probably tacky - wi

6) 'Fiona' gingham pencil skirt by Collectif, £30

I've just ordered the AMAZING cigarette trousers by Collectif in this print and so now obviously, I have to have this skirt. I don't own any pencil skirts and I want a collection, pronto. 

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OOTD // Pinup Girl Clothing + Tara Starlet

I threw this outfit together because it was hot, I was going out into London for a meal and I was pretty much just throwing on the first bits of clothes I found in my wardrobe (floor). But seriously? I am so in love with this entire ensemble; I love a good accidental outfit! I've used this Zooey top by Pinup Couture in a few OOTD posts now but I just can't resist because it's a gorgeous cut and colour plus very versatile. Although a little loose for me in the breast area, I love the lined body as it fits perfectly to my shape.

The shorts are by Tara Starlet which I bought last year with the matching crop top. I don't think I've ever worn the crop top actually as I'm a little self concious of my midriff in it but I'm sure as I continue to lose weight (fingers crossed), I may find some more confidence. Although a little tight around the waist and the legs, there is no denying how stunning the floral print on these shorts are. And despite there being no stretch in the shorts whatsoever which made me a teeny tiny bit uncomfortable, they still looked so good so I wasn't complaining. Additionally, the shorts are very lightweight and I found that whenever I've worn them out, the bottom half of me stays very cool and the pockets have such good depth so I was carrying my phone and lipstick around without needing a bag - that's always a winner in my eyes.

I added the belt, bought recently in Primark, to pull me in at the waist. The belt size is small with a lovely zig zag pattern across the front with a gold coloured clasp that slide in together to create an effortless look. I really love the shape the combination of this outfit gives my body, it really makes me LOVE my waist, eek!

 This outfit did wonders for my confidence and self-esteem and I look forward to wearing it more over the summer! Sandals are also by Primark. 

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Dress Of The Week #4

You guys may or may not realise that I absolutely adore fun and kitsch prints; one of the reasons I loved getting into pin-up and rockabilly fashion is the fact you can have so much fun with the clothes. I'm a big sucker for adorable prints and if it's lathered in illustrations of obscure objects or y'know, flamingos, then I will have to get my grubby little hands all over it. 

Primark have been hot on the kitsch-ey print front recently, and I've been buying most of my clothes from there as it's obviously really affordable. However, I'm currently eyeing up this dress which I discovered on my first ever visit to the Unique Vintage website a few days ago.

The bodice is fitted with a faux button cross over design and a ruffled collar; I adore dresses with a crossover neckline and a cute collar, I feel it gives dresses a sweet and quirky feel. This is a swing dress designed to leave an impression on the eye and from only seeing it on the screen, it has done just this for me. Adorned with cute illustrations of pineapples, Martini glasses and cocktail umbrellas, this is the perfect dress for the summer or a holiday abroad. I imagine wearing it in the evening after a day at the beach when you're on holiday and being so ready for cocktails! The full circle swing skirt billows out from the waist line and it creates the illusion of a smaller waist.

I'd complete this look with a white waist belt from Pinup Girl Clothing and some of the cute white sandals I've been picking up in Primark recently.

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Wednesday Wishlist #6 - Hell Bunny edition!

Hiya! Well, here's another weeks edition of Wednesday Wishlist and this time around I am focusing solely on Hell Bunny. I decided that there were too many items of theirs that I am lusting after so I thought 'sod it' and decided to throw them all into one post. 

I absolutely adore this brand for a number of reasons; firstly, how damn affordable they are! All of their range is extremely bank account friendly whilst at the same time still maintaining a high quality standard of clothing. Secondly, they have such a vast range of different patterns and styles of clothes, it's really hard what to choose from, you're always spoilt for choice.

1) Dolly top - £14.99
How gorgeous is this?! It'd look absolutely perfect with a pair of capris or a circle skirt. I like how the sleeves sit just on the shoulders whilst I find the knotted deep v neckline very attractive, it's what stops it from being boring for me. I find the price tag really good for this style of top, I would normally expect to spend around £25, and as I trust the quality of Hell Bunny clothing, I know you'll be getting more than your money's worth. 

2) Ariel dress - £38.99

Made in the same style as the 'Larissa' dress I reviewed previously, the Ariel is taking different approach with the cut and style and instead of being tropical like the Larissa, the Ariel is adding a nautical theme, I've probably mentioned this before but I love nautical style clothing and it can be such a big staple in the pin-up girls wardrobe. I have an anchor tattoo on my forearm - insert Popeye joke here - so I always look the part when I wear a 1950s sailor style outfit. My favourite thing about these style dresses from Hell Bunny, is the belt that is included; I not only use them with these dresses but with other outfits too, they are so well made and long lasting. 

3) Scottie mini dress - £34.99

A mini dress isn't something that I'm normally particularly comfortable with the idea of but with the weather being quite warm at the moment, I'd like something shorter to wear. Obviously, this one is SO perfect because it has dogs all over it and a cute as hell plaid print. Get in my wardrobe please <3

4) Lacey top - £18.99
I'm always on the hunt for new separates, especially tops as I seem to have a lot more trousers and skirts. I'm in LOVE with this style of neckline, it's so different, yet elegant and sexy. It reminds me of Pinup Girl Clothing's Voodoo Vixen top but with a vintage floral twist. There's nothing not to adore about this cute top!

5) Kay capris - £19.99

All of my capris are currently from Primark (yeaaah I've mentioned a million times that they're doing some amazing pieces this summer) and I've stocked up on them whilst I can get my grubby little hands on them. However, they aren't high waisted and this is what I feel I'm missing out on. These cuties are not only high waisted but they have seams down the back of the trouser legs with V-shaped gaps which makes them even more pin-up and adorable.

6) Hummingbird cardigan - £26.99
I haven't bought a cardigan in so long, I'm definitely due to treat myself to a new one and this mint green beauty will definitely be the first on my list. The elegant hummingbird design really stands out for me on this one!

So that's my selection for this week, I hope you liked what I picked!
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OOTD // Primark & Pinup Girl Clothing

I haven't done a OOTD post in a long while because I've been so busy! I meant to post this a couple of weeks back but I really have been tied up, so I do apologise for my lack of presence on the blog recently. 

What have I been up to? Well it's been a mixture of trying to balance my full time shift work on the Underground with going down the gym and trying to get fitter and there was a week Jonny came home from tour so I dedicated most of my free time seeing him as he's now away again for another 7 weeks. 

 I really do struggle to balance posting regularly on the blog alongside the shift work that I do; my hours are all over the place so I am challenged about which days I can and cannot shoot blog photos. I'm so much more productive when I have annual leave. My aim over the next few weeks is to find a better balance between working, socialising and blogging. I adore blogging far too much to not ever find time for it. 

Primark has had some incredible pin up inspired bits and pieces in their stores this summer; from sandals and tops, to even home ware!  

I picked up these cute white sandals in their Bromley store and I believe they retail at around £8, although I cannot properly remember that so they could be £6 or they could be £10; I know, I'm a very helpful blogger sometimes! Anyway, they are so gorgeous and I really believe they finish off an outfit.

An item I'm sure I've already featured, is the Bardot top which I also picked up in Primark; at £3.50 a top, it's so cheap so I picked up all the colours they had available. It makes such a handy separate for all your skirts and trousers. Unfortunately, I haven't yet found a way to make the neckline stay on my shoulders but I can deal with that.

This Jenny skirt by Pinup Girl Clothing is my favourite item of clothing in my wardrobe at the moment; it's so pretty and it pretty much goes with most things I have. I could have done with a petticoat underneath this as the skirt was feeling and looking a little flat; however, I love showing this skirt some love so I always wear it no matter what. 

The belt is by Vivien of Holloway and I would normally wear a wider one, I'm on a bit of a belt shortage at the moment so I used this one instead. I'd rather have a belt than none at all, hehe.

I've lost some weight since I've taken these photos and I can see the difference here just looking at myself. I'm so excited about my progress and I can't wait to post an update showing you all how far I've come along in just a few weeks. 

Hopefully I'll be able to find more time to post now!

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OOTD | Stripes like candy...

Oh god, what a week for the weather? it has been so up and down. On the bright side, at least it's relatively warm now so I can start venturing out without a jacket on. Lately, I've been deciding to go back into my wardrobe to pull out pieces of clothing I haven't worn in a while, and I have to admit, I did forget I owned this adorable Tara Starlet skirt.

 I own the matching crop top to this skirt too but it is a little too big for me so I have decided to team the skirt with this white bardot top from Primark instead, finding them a perfect match. Underneath, I'm wearing my What Katie Did - Morticia corset to give myself some more shape, I felt so defined, it's nice feeling like you have a tiny waist!

 I wore this outfit to my Niece's 4th birthday party. As soon as I got there I received some really lovely compliments; and as it turns out, a lot of people within and around my family's circle still don't realise I dress vintage and rockabilly, so I got a lot of "Oh you've really changed!" comments still. I mean, are they saying that in a good way? I don't know, I'm not sure if I even care, I dress for myself and I'm pretty darn happy!

I'm so pleased I went deep into my wardrobe to pick out some old pieces of clothing I haven't worn in months. I find the combination of this skirt and the top which is a new recent purchase, delightful and one which I will be wearing more often especially over the summer. I also love the fact this outfit is finished off nicely with my B.A.I.T footwear shoes because I'd been looking for something to wear them with.

Top - Primark // Skirt - Tara Starlet // Shoes - B.A.I.T Footwear // Belt - Hell Bunny
 //  Corset  - What Katie Did

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Dress of the Week #3

This weeks 'Dress of the Week' comes from the wonderful Pin-Up dress collection by the all inspiring Bernie Dexter. Bernie has created a line of dresses that I have been absolutely lusting over for months on end now. Unfortunately, like Pinup Girl Clothing, Bernie Dexter stockists are very far and few in between in the U.K and it costs quite a bit to import from the U.S.

However, I shall want from afar! I'm a particular fan of Bernie Dexter's Paris dresses; each design and colour way is just as pretty as the next, and I adore the spaghetti style straps. I've yet to own a dress with these style straps so I'm very keen to own this one! 

If you know me in any capacity, then you'd know I'm a HUGE lover of dogs; I don't have any, but I'm forever dreaming of the day I get my house and finally get to bring a dog home. So obviously, a dress adorned in dogs, has to be absolutely perfect for me! I have a particularly small bust, so the top part of the dress which looks particularly fitted, seems ideal for me. 

Overall, the Paris looks like a perfect summer dress for me and I can't wait to eventually have one in my wardrobe <3

Wishlist Wednesday #4

I realised it's probably a bit strange that my wishlist this week contains all pin up and rockabilly inspired items with a random kitchen utensil thrown in. I just like to mix it up sometimes, what can I say? 

1. Vivien of Holloway's Kitty Day dress (Seashell Stripe) - £89
I don't have any dresses in this style so as soon as I saw this collection - and this style in particular - on the Viv website all I have done is lusted after it. I imagine myself teaming this with a white waist belt and a Sunjellies bag. I cannot get enough of having day dresses and this is one I have to have in my wardrobe because I adore the pastel colours and rose prints; plus the perks are that the skirt has pockets on it, we all love dresses with pockets!

2. Spiralite Vegetable Spiralite by Spiralz - £29.95
I want this item in my life so desperately as I'm currently on a lifestyle change; I'm going from being a junk food addict whose days used to rely on eating crap to make myself feel better to being a person who is fit and healthy. I love the idea of this machine - it really mixes up healthy food; you can make courgetti spaghetti with it and I just wanna make it because the name is fun to say haha. 

3. Make Up Revolution - Iconic Pro lipsticks - £2.49
I think I am right in saying that most bloggers all know and think that Make Up Revolution are an outstanding high street make up brand.  I recently bought a few bits from their collection after having not done so in a while and I decided to try some of their lipsticks. I bought a colour from their basic lipstick range in which their lipsticks cost only a £1 and I have to say that the colour pay off and staying power is incredible and well worth more than £1. I'm bewildered as to how they do it really. Moreover, the range of colours in their lipstick collection is vast and it's so tempting to try them all but they do all add up, unfortunately; my online basket went up to £60 from wanting to try so many items. The packaging for the Iconic Pro lipsticks is so gorgeous - gold and black which is so professional and sleek looking, so I'm really eager to try this range. 

4. Flamingo brooch by Deer Arrow - $19 AUS
You may or may not have seen my previous review on Deer Arrow's sundae brooch, but I know I completely raved about it - and them. It was my first ever brooch and it is super cute and beautifully painted. I love shedding light on smaller businesses, especially ones who take the time to hand make and put love and care into their products which is clear that Deer Arrow do. Now on my wishlist is this flamingo brooch, I'm in love with kitsch items and flamingos so this brooch and me? yep, we're meant to be. 

5. Ginger Atomic Flamingo Wing Bust dress by Collectif - £57.50
I saw this dress on the beautiful Diablo Rose and I knew I had to have it. Granted, I know it won't look as good on me and I will have to wait until I lose more weight until I get it (for myself really) but it's simply a gorgeous dress. Collectif have such a great selection in their summer range and there's a lot of pale blues and pinks which I am adoring. I love that this dress comes with an adjustable straps so you can wear in differents ways to mix things up and the print is just adorable. 

6. Ahoy Skirt Sailor skirt by Collectif - £35
I need to up my skirt game so badly; I don't own any pencil skirts and being a fan of nautical style clothing, this is one I've got my eye on. It's definitely going to be one I'll be saving for as I don't have £35 to just spend on a skirt but I know I'll be able to wear this one for both smart and casual occasions. I do need to get sexier clothes into my wardrobe and this skirt is perfect!

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Dress of the Week #2

So it's about time I sang some praise on the amazing Georgina Horne from Fuller Figure Fuller Bust and her vintage reproduction clothing line in collaboration with Lady V London called 'Lady Voluptous'. She released this line back in February after a successful run of her 'Estella' dress design for them last year; since then, she's added new designs to the collection, but I'll talk about that in another post. I've been following her blog for sometime now and I have so much admiration for her; I absolutely love the way she always speaks up against people who feel the need to say whatever they please, in a nasty way, when it comes to body image and the plus size world (actually even against the silly comments she got about her super cute rat posts), because I don't think nasty people or trolls should be ignored to an extent, some people's views are so damaging it's so refreshing to see Georgina stand up to them. 

On to her line, she's released a collaboration with Lady V London that includes a selection of different styles of vintage reproduction dresses. One of the most admirable aspects of this line is the amount of sizes the range covers; from a size 16 up to a 32, not many clothing companies do that, so it's fantastic that this range caters to all kinds of women. Unsurprisingly, to me anyway, the bigger sizes did end up selling out very quickly which proves to the fashion industry that bigger women want lovely clothes to wear - well we know that but for some reason the fashion world doesn't seem to! 

I have a few favourites I just love, but the Cosette in red rose floral on lilac colour way is the one that stands out to me the most. I'm pretty sure I'd fit into a size 16 okay - I'm between a 14-16 - but the bust will probably be too big on me, one of the reasons I haven't bought it yet. I plan on it though, and adjusting it where needing. I am utterly in love with this dress because it sort of reminds me of Pinup Girl Clothing's Birdie dress but obviously this is at a much cheaper price and much more attainable for everyone in the UK. 

I've made the 'Cosette' my 'Dress of the Week' because it's glorious; from the beautiful floral print to the matching wide belt (I bloody LOVE dresses with wide waist belts) that beautifully accentuates the waist, there is nothing I couldn't love about this dress as it's suitable for literally all different shapes of women, something that I have a lot of time for. This dress also comes in four other colour ways and patterns, but this particular colour way is my favourite as I'm in love with the lilac colour with the red roses. I cannot wait to eventually buy this dress and team it with a big, fluffy petticoat. 

Check out Lady Voluptuous here!

Have you bought a Cosette or any other dress from this collection?

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Wishlist Wednesday #3: Voodoo Vixen edition!

I've decided to mix things up a little bit this week and focus on one of my favourite vintage repro brands. To be honest, one of their dresses is always going to be on my wishlist of some kind, so I thought why not focus completely on their dresses this week? 

I love this brand for a number of reasons; one being that they are completely body positive, catering to ladies of many different sizes and I know many plus sized women who rave about their Plus Size range. Secondly, the variety you get with Voodoo Vixen in terms of ranges of styles of dresses, patterns and the like, is incredible! I so found it hard to pick just 6 dresses for my wishlist. 

1) Nikki dress - £49.99
So I've been absolutely adoring this dress for a some time now. I've yet to own a turquoise dress in my wardrobe (apart from my darling Birdie dress from Pinup Couture which I had to sell *cries*) so this would make an interesting change for me; likewise, the rhombi pattern is also different for me which I love and it sort of, in a subtle way, reminds me of Pinup Girl Clothing's Harlequin prints.

2) Chelsea dress - £42.99
Ahhh gosh, I'm so in love with everything about this dress! Okay so firstly, I just LOVE pink gingham, it's so summery and cute; I want to go to the park and eat picnics in this dress. I've wanted it for ages but have never bought it due to saving. Another aspect of this dress I like is the neck; a jewel neckline with a decorative bow tie of the side really makes me think of the Pink Ladies in Grease.  I love a dress that comes with a belt too because being pulled in at the waist is an important aspect of a dress for me. 

3) Selena dress - £49.99
This taffeta dress comes with a gorgeous pastel green background - and as you might know, I'm a sucker for pastel colours - and black polka dots. Personally, I find this dress to be a little more fancy so it's always nice to have one of those for special occasions. I don't have many straight fitting dresses, so again, I like to change things up and go for a different style.

4) Angie dress - £30.99
I spotted this dress in a vintage reproduction shop in Brighton about 3 weeks ago and I instantly fell in love. As a girl who is totally in love with floral patterns, especially those that are pastel coloured and also resemble Cath Kidston's signature prints, this has instantly become my favourite and most lusted after VV dress. Amazingly, it's at a bargain price of £30.99 and one I will be going to back to, perhaps on payday. I'm particularly a fan of the rusched waist and I know this is the perfect summer dress for me! *get in my closet NOW* I'm gutted this is sold out in my size on the Voodoo Vixen website, but I'm sure a little search on the web will turn something up. 

5) Martina dress - £41.99

I've mentioned this a million times in my previous blog posts but I just adore kitsch prints; Voodoo Vixen are amazing for these and they've really hit the nail on the head with this dress. I love the colour and the black edge and belt finishes the dress off so neatly but the other appealing part to this dress for me is the neck. The martini glasses are just so cute!

6) Prarie dress - £49.99
Ahh the colours on this dress are just so amazing! I imagine you'd catch a lot of peoples eyes in this and for good reasons. The cat print is really adorable and I find the red incredibly bold. However, I particularly love the style of this dress the most. The fold down collar is super striking and the 3 1/4 length sleeves are perfect as I don't always feel comfortable with having my arms out. I really do love these styles of dresses and combined with this print, I know Voodoo Vixen are on to a winner with this one.

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