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Review: Laura Byrnes California Lana Dress in Palm Print

July 17, 2017 By: Fan

Palm Beach or Palm Springs? That’s what I thought when I saw the fabulous Lana dress from the new Tiki Capsule Collection from Pinup Girl Clothing. This retro style cocktail length dress is perfection and has the most fantastic pink and green colored palm fronds. Tropical with a little South Pacific flair and the most luxurious of fabrics too…. the bust is fully lined and the dress is of the highest quality.

This is my first Lana dress and I was a little unsure about it at first as it is sleeveless and….. I was worried if it would fit my GG bust. The dress straps are not adjustable. The colors and style won me over and it exceeded my expectations when it arrived. I am wearing my standard 2XL in Pinup Girl Clothing dresses and went by the size chart. Perfection!! It fit better than I could have hoped. It also has pockets. The dress fit my bust with ease, no squishing at all. I knew the waist would be loose and the matching belt worked it’s magic to nip my waist in. I really liked that the Lana has a higher neckline but still shows shape. I am not a fan of sleeveless dresses or tops so I was out of my comfort zone in this dress but let me say that the style is so perfect ….. I wear it with confidence and love how it looks on me and how perfect the fit is.

Accessorizing the beautiful Lana dress is not a problem; add a pink or green cardigan, necklace and pretty purse. The skirt is actually full enough for a petticoat. My purse is the green wicker bag from Pinup Girl Clothing.

So, if anyone of you are hesitant about the Lana dress (especially the curvy big busted Dolls who follow me and are reading my post) do not worry, you will be thrilled with how the fit is and how exquisitely made the dress is. The Lana in Palm Print will be your go-to dress!! Hurry and snapped her up before she is sold out!!

Pics of me for Pinup Girl Clothing by my sweet hubby Gary

4th of July Fashion and Outfit Roundup

June 29, 2017 By: Fan

Here are some of my favorite outfits that can go well for the 4th of July. I wear a lot of Red, White, and Blue through the year and I know a lot of you do too so, why not mix and match what you already have for that perfectly Pinup and retro patriotic outfit for Independence Day.

In my blog post opening picture I styled a really fun outfit for the 4th of July!! The skirt is from Unique Vintage and it is the 1950s High Waist Stars & Stripes Flag Swing Skirt. This skirt is really a show-stopper!! I paired it with my white Doris top from Pinup Girl Clothing and dded a pop of red with my necklace from Splendette. I really love this look and will be wearing on the 4th!!

This last group for my 4th of July outfit round up again features all red, white, and blue themed goodies. For some of you it is chilly this time of year so this nautical inspired coat from Collectif Clothing is terrific when paired with a red top. A fun outfit is this out-of-the-world dress from Pigtails and Pirates featuring a space theme and the pops of color work perfectly for the 4ht of July. Again, polka dots by Hellbunny in white/blue and one of my faves here is this nautical inspired patriotic pinup picture that is all sorts of red, white, blue, with my cherry red top and nautical skirt from Retrospec’d.

There you have it, my 4th of July outfit round up. I’d love to hear from you all and see what you are wearing this 4th of July so send me a note or tag me on social media – @crazy4me

All pics by my hubby Gary

Pinup Giveaway – Pinup Girl Clothing

June 28, 2017 By: Fan

Have you entered my giveaway happening over on my IG – @crazy4me it is one you don’t want to miss!!

For week 4 of my four weeks of June giveaways I’ve partnered up with the fabulous Pinup brand ‘Pinup Girl Clothing’ a favorite for so many of us! My very first Pinup purchase was a gorgeous Birdie dress and I still remember the feeling that came over me when I put it on for the very first time; it was life changing!! The lucky winner of this giveaway will receive a generous $100 store credit from Pinup Girl Clothing!! That gorgeous outfit you’ve been lusting for can be yours!!

Giveaway closes Friday, June 30th at midnight PT – enter now IG – @crazy4me

Perfectly Pinup Purses – Lola Von Rose

June 16, 2017 By: Fan

These are the prettiest vintage style purses and they are by Lola Von Rose. When I first saw the Lola Von Rose purses it was the shape that immediately caught my attention followed by the fabulous colors. Lola Von Rose makes these vintage inspired handbags that are so reminiscent from yesteryear’s Lucite and Bakelite box bags.

Lets talk about the lovely style of these purses; they have the most elegant and dainty shape that is curvy all the way around. A very sturdy horse-shoe shaped handle and secure latch closure. The shiny acrylic has so much brilliant color! I am holding the pretty pink purse and the color is a bright and brilliant bubble gum pink.

Let’s now talk about capacity and how much this pretty purse can actually hold. Here is a picture from the other day and you can see inside that I have my wallet, keys, lipsticks and compact. My large iPhone 7 Plus fits too as do my sunglasses! And, there is still room to add even more items. The purse latches incredibly securely so do not worry about it opening up and your goodies spilling out. In fact, even filled with my items, the purse is still very lightweight.

Ladies, you will love these purses and they come in an array of fabulous colors to match all your beautiful outfits. Lola Von Rose pricing is incredibly affordable too!! A Lola Von Rose purse makes the perfect gift too …. Shipping all over the world, and packaged exquisitely. I am now lusting after the red, purple and sea foam green purses!!

Pics of me by my sweet hubby Gary

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Car Show Season: Polka Dots and Cherries

June 14, 2017 By: Fan

One of my most favorite times of the year is when summer starts and car show season is in full swing. Thinking up outfits to wear and how to style them is so much fun. I like to keep it classic with retro polka dots and sweet red cherries. Polka dots by far are my first choice for classic car shows as they are so fun, cheerful, and easy to style and really pop in photos.

Here are some pics from two recent car show my hubby and I attended. In the first group I decided to wear my Hell Bunny Mariam swing dress in aqua blue polka dots. The dress is a halter style so you can tie it to your comfort. I ordered the dress in a 2XL to fit my full bust and it is roomy and I was not squished at all. The Mariam is a longer dress so I also added a longer petticoat for some flair. The dress is incredibly comfortable and has elastic in the back so again, it can stretch to accommodate your figure and the skirt is amazing… a very full circle skirt!! The color too is beautiful in aqua blue. It also comes in many other colors. The dress is a bit va-va-va-voomy too! I received so many compliments.

The day was a bit cool (surprisingly as we recently had a heat wave) so I thought a pop of red would be nice by adding a cardigan, belt and my vintage purse and red hair scarf. The car show itself is to benefit the local senior center but has a turn out of over 200 cars!! In these pics above you see my favorites that include: 1959 Cadillac Coupe Deville (those fabulous taillights) VW Bus, Thunderbird, and a 1956 Buick Stations Wagon.
The next group of pics is from the recent Peggy Sue 2017 Classic Car Show. This show is a big one!! It was our second time attending the show. There is also a big cruise in downtown with all the cars once the show is over. The weather again was a little cool (last year we almost got a heatstroke at the show). I had a tough time deciding what to wear to Peggy Sue. I opted for my favorite Cherry dress from Pinup Girl Clothing called the Molly. This dress is also one of my very first Pinup dresses so it is very sentimental to me. And, since cherries are red, I had to pair it with my red cardigan, red necklace, red purse and red hair scarf. This dress too is a bit longer but has a va-va-va-voomy neckline with some adjustable straps so you can wear it as high or low as you like. I wear all my Pinup Girl Clothing dresses in 2XL and the dress fits exactly to measurements. The little red bow on the dress is such a darling touch too!!

This show is a lot of fun. People are super friendly and it didn’t take long at all (we just walked in and started walking down a row) when several people came rushing over to us for to take pictures and have us pose with their cars. Non-stop compliments too!! It is so fun getting to meet fans and enthusiasts at these shows.

Peggy Sue also has their Pinup contest and the girls looked so pretty. I know it can be intimidating for new Pinups to enter a contest and be on stage but they were all great. And, can I say that they all had the BEST hair… I wish I had snapped some pics for you all. These girls can really do fabulous victory rolls!! The event took place at the fairgrounds this year, which was a nice change from last year as there were soft patches of grass to walk through this year and not asphalt.

We got to meet the owner of the incredible 1940s GMC completely restored fire truck. He talked us through all the love that went into making it great again. The pumps even work!! It was so fun seeing the Chevy Impalas (they have great fins and taillights too) the turquoise blue Thunderbird was gorgeous, the Chevy Belairs are always stunning, the Ford Fairlanes have so much style and the Hot Rods and Trucks, there were really so many beautiful cars!! This show is amazing!!

Next weekend is the Father’s Day car show… I have an outfit in mind… stay tuned for pictures and a full write up of that one!!

Big thank you to my hubby Gary for all the fabulous pictures!! We have so much working together on pics and at the shows.

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American Graffiti Classic Car Show 2017 in Petaluma

May 23, 2017 By: Fan

It was our first time attending the Salute to American Graffiti classic car show in Petaluma. It was the 12th year for the event. The event is put on by volunteers that raise funds for local community projects while paying homage to the 1973 movie American Graffiti by Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas and a cast we all know today featuring Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Richard Dreyfuss, Suzanne Summers, Cindy Williams, Wolfman Jack, and more! Petaluma is where most of the movie was filmed.

The car show spans several downtown Petaluma city blocks and there are so many classic cars. We saw fabulous Ford Fairlanes, Impalas, Chevy Bel Airs, Deuce Coupes, Trucks, Corvettes, Mercury’s, Corvairs, HotRods, Mustangs, Buicks and so much more. These cars were stunning!! All the car owners were so friendly and were happy to talk to you about their cars and all the work that went into restoring them.

Highlight for me was coming around the corner to a more closed off area where the actual cars from the movie were!! Here I am next to the white T-Bird that Suzanne Summers drove!! Also, a pic of the blue Citroen 2CV that Richard Dreyfuss was in, the 1958 Chevy Impala driven by Ron Howard and the Vespa that Charles Martin Smith, and the cute trash can from Megs Drive-In.

My outfit was specific for the event as it was a tribute to the American Graffiti movie. I wore my favorite Heart of Haute circle skirt with design from El Gato Gomez and a simple white twinset, as I wanted the skirt to be the main foal point. I even had my true vintage kitty cat wicker purse and tied a blue hair scarf on. The day was very hot…. In the 90s!! Attendees at the car show were so nice and friendly. We took so many pictures and this post has some to give you all an idea of the beautiful cars. It was a really fun classic car show. I can’t wait for next year!!

All pics by my hubby Gary Greco