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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

Lady Voluptuous Dress Review – Tikitastic Summer Florals

May 15, 2017 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco – Lady V London – Lady Voluptuous Vintage Style Dresses

Floral dresses are my absolute favorite!! I had been searching for a dress that epitomizes Spring and Summer and this is the dress – it is by Lady Voluptuous and called the Estella in Summer Floral print.

What caught my eye about this dress is the variety of colorful Hibiscus flowers, tropical Plumeria flowers, lush green palm fronds and beautiful butterflies against a soft blue background. I immediately could see multiple ways of styling this dress with colorful petticoats, hair scarves and flowers in shades of pinks, blues, yellows, oranges and greens. Also, you could easily add Tiki flair to it with some tropical hair flowers and bamboo bracelets and purse. And, because there are so many pretty colors to pick from, adding a striking colored cardigan would also be a great way to style and accessorize this gorgeous dress.

For my first look I kept it toned down with a pop of color from my magenta hair scarf. I wanted the dress to be the statement. I kept the accessories minimal with only a pair of vintage floral earrings and a pair of bone colored pumps. For a pop of color is my bright pink petticoat.

For my second look that I am calling my Elegant Tiki look, I paired the dress with bright yellow and I think it really makes a statement. I added yellow shoes, yellow hair scarf and a hibiscus flower along with a bright yellow petticoat. I also added some bamboo bangles and my vintage handbag made from woven wicker that has embroidered yellow and orange tropical flowers. And look what landed in my purse… the cutest flamingo!!

Let’s talk about the dress’s 1950s silhouette now. Being a girl that loves her full skirts and nipped in waists, I was not disappointed. The dress has a full 1950s circle skirt so adding a petticoat to show off the fullness is truly fabulous. The cut of the bust line is a crossover so it shows curves off beautifully without showing too much. I was a little concerned about how the dress would fit my full bust and if the dress would be tight and therefore give the dreaded pancake look but Lady V London knows how to cut clothing for curvy gals so there was no need to worry. The fabric has some stretch to it as well. I mean look at me; this dress truly fits like a dream!! I am comfortable and can easily wear this dress to work and then out for dinner too. 97% cotton / 3% elastine. You will be cool all summer long in this fabric. Sizes go up to 30/32 in the Lady Voluptuous label so curvy dolls around the world can dress beautifully.

The Lady V London brand is a husband and wife team that founded the company back in 2011 in London. Clothing is all designed in-house + manufactured in the heart of London and supports British businesses and workers. Lady V London is high quality clothing at a reasonable price too. There are two labels to choose from: Lady Vintage up to size 22 and Lady Voluptuous up to size 32. Both have stunning dresses with the same high quality fabric and designs. The company ships all around the world and let me tell you how quickly items arrive; I am in California and items from London arrive in about a week. The staff too at Lady V London is incredibly friendly and helpful. If you have sizing questions or concerns they are ready to assist!! You can find the gorgeous dress I am wearing and so many more (new stunning designs are coming as well… I’ve got my eyes on 3 flamingo prints) so hurry and order before they sell out. You will be so happy you did!!

All pics by my fabulous hubby Gary Greco

Review: Pinup Couture Bella Donna Dress in Yellow Italian Landscape

April 26, 2017 By: Fan

La Dolce Vita – Pinup Girl Style!!! Not just anyone can create a dress that has fit; flare and a bombshell silhouette that makes the wearer feel like a Femme Fatale. Pinup Girl Clothing knows how to exquisitely create such a dress and it is called the Bella Donna Dress in Yellow Italian Landscape under the Pinup Couture label.

I find the yellow color to be perfect, reminds me of sunny days on the Italian Riviera. The dress has a gorgeous boarder print of Venice complete with Gondolas and Palazzos. The teal color adds the essence of water from the canals. The details on this dress are so pretty and there is an extra pop of drama by having a row of burgundy pom-poms along the ruffled neckline and along the skirt hem. I find these pom-poms unexpected and delightful… just like Venice.

Let us talk about fit now. I am a long-time devotee of the Jenny dress and was hoping the Bella Donna would fit somewhat like it. I had never owned a Bella Donna before. I was worried about sizing, I wanted my curvy top-half to fit into the dress and liked that the Jenny could accommodate a full bust. I opted for a size 2XL as I do in the Jenny so that my bust would fit knowing the waist would be loose. I usually belt the waists of my Jenny’s. I found the sizing chart to be accurate in my case. The Bella Donna is also cut a little different around the waist, it has a little bit of a shorter waist and I found it to fit really nicely. My waist is enhanced and nipped in. The dress is also fully lined and boned like the Jenny so it holds its shape and is very comfortable. The fabric also has a bit of stretch to it. It also has adjustable straps!!! And, the straps are a little bit wider than the straps on the Jenny so full busted gals can get away with wearing a supportive bra. The Bella Donna is a flirty dress with loads of glamour and effortless chic.

I couldn’t wait to put my Bella Donna dress on and my wonderful hubby Gary shot some pics of me in the dress. I am wearing a petticoat underneath; I like the fullness it adds to the skirt. It was a cool windy day with the sun coming and going so I added a cropped black cardigan (I have since gotten a teal cardigan and I think it will style beautifully with the dress). I did not find any trouble with the pom-poms laying flat with the cardigan on. Add your favorite Pinup Couture handbag and your outfit is complete. Guaranteed compliments will be coming your way!!

Hurry and snapped up your Bella Donna, this one will sell out quickly!! It also comes in a Jenny skirt and Petite Jenny skirt!!

Dangerfield Clothing Review – 1950s Novelty Print Skirts

April 25, 2017 By: Fan

Isn’t this the most adorable 1950s repro skirt you have ever seen? The pattern originated from John Wolf in the 50s where Poodle dogs and puppies were put onto boarder prints for skirts and aprons. My heart started to sing when I saw this darling Puppy in A Basket print skirt from Dangerfield Clothing.

Dangerfield Clothing is a popular alternative Australian fashion brand with two additional labels Revival and Princess Highway. This puppy in a basket skirt is from their Revival label. The skirt comes in black and a lovely olive green color. The boarder print features the cutest little golden puppy dog sitting in a basket. I immediately had to have both color-ways and didn’t hesitate ordering as these prints sell out quickly.

I am in California and Dangerfield is in Australia so I rely on their online size guide. The good news is that this year they have expanded their size range to size 18 so us curvy girls of the world can dress in these dreamy prints!! I ordered the skirts in size 16 and shipping to California is no joke about 7 days or less and not at all outrageous in cost. The skirt length hits me below the knees so it is a tad shorter than a 50s circle skirt but still long enough to add a nice fluffy petticoat (and I have a petticoat on). Dangerfield also has a matching puppy in basket blouse and this one also comes in a dress. The fabric is a nice cotton so it is light enough for summer weather into Fall but, does not wrinkle as much as some other skirts I have purchased so that is a total win. The skirt holds it’s pleated shape very nicely.

I am excited to share some pictures (more to come) with you all. Even my Bichon Frise puppy dog Luna was excited to be part of the photo shoot. Pics by my hubby Gary Greco.

If you love kitschy novelty prints in alternative, rockabilly and pinup girl styles like I do, then check out Dangerfield Clothing, they stock new novelty prints regularly and you will certainly stand out in a crowd!!