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Hell Bunny Harvest Dress

October 14, 2017 By: Fan

Noting says Fall and Autumn more than this Hell Bunny Harvest dress. The pattern is so delightful with bright orange pumpkins, apples, sunflowers, acorns, squashes, and more.

When I first saw the dress I couldn’t wait for it. I was very unsure of the right size for me and how it would fit a full bust. The Hell Bunny team is fantastic and I chatted with them and turns out my regular Hell Bunny size of 2XL would work. I think it fits perfectly. The dress has such a feminine shape that accentuates my curves beautifully. The material is incredibly light and has a tiny bit of stretch. The sleeves are very roomy and flow over your arms. I especially love the details of the green decorative buttons that accentuate the center front. If you wanted to show more of a waist then belting this dress would be a great option. The dress is very versatile too. I can see myself wearing it with tights and even high boots with a cardigan as the cooler weather sets in. This gorgeous Harvest dress will be one of my season staples for sure!!

Too Cute to Spook Pinup Girl Style

October 4, 2017 By: Fan

October means lots of fun Halloween and Fall Pinup shoots so there is a lot more to come on my blog this season!!

I have always loved the vintage Halloween paper mache jack-o-lanterns and candy boxes from the 1940s and 1950s that were created in all kinds of spooky and fun Halloween images of ghosts, goblins, witches, skeletons and black cats. When I saw this Pinup Couture Jenny Lantern Border Print skirt with its fabulous purple background and those exact Halloween candy containers from the 40s-50s I new it would be one that I absolutely had to have in my Pinup collection.

The skirt is the Pinup Couture Jenny Skirt in Lantern Border Print from Pinup Girl clothing and the artwork is by the incredibly talented Stephanie Buscema whom I’ve wrote about on my blog before as she collaborates with Pinup Girl Clothing to make one-of-a-kind knockout pieces!! This skirt is designed after the full circle skirts from the 1950s so there is no lack of quality material and you can really twirl in this one. I find the new waistbands on these skirts to have good stretch so they are very comfortable and the cotton sateen fabric wears really well.

Styling this skirt is no problem as you can pick a color from the print and have your outfit. For this shoot I styled it simply as I wanted the skirt to be the standout. I am wearing the skirt and top in a 2XL and it fits my curves incredibly!! I am wearing a full petticoat underneath, as I love the extra fluff. For my hair I have a fun orange and spider bow… very Halloween. Our set is also simple but includes some mid-century modern pieces and vintage Ben Cooper Halloween costumes and some pumpkins. Skirt is made in the USA. Hurry and snapped yours up as the Holiday styles sell out quickly!!

All pics by my sweet hubby Gary Greco

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Pinup Girl Enamel Pins

September 24, 2017 By: Fan

We are excited to share these one-of-a-kind enamel pins with you all that are available now in our little shop crazy4mestyle.com . These are created from custom artwork and we worked with so many manufactures until we found the right one that would make the highest quality pins with brilliant details to bring out all the vintage charm and colors of the design. Here they are; these are the first lot of enamel pins that are in our shop now.

We’ve got a beautiful Flamingo Love enamel pin that comes in gold or silver. These flamingos are standing in a pool of cool blue refreshing water surrounded by lush palm fronds and perfect for the tiki loving Pinup gal. Our next pin is our Atomic Rocket Blast Off pin and this one too comes in gold or silver and, is so reminiscent of the atomic age. Let talk about one of my very favorite pins, our Pinup Rosie enamel pin. This one is a really nice size and a brooch as well. I am crazy4 our Rosie pin. She has all the details of the iconic WW2 female Rosie the Riveter and our pin is stunning and I think you’ll really love her!! Finally, I’d like to introduce you to our 1956 Nash Metropolitan pin. This is a pin designed after our very own 56 Nash Metro. It’s got all the fabulous fun of the 1950s with the turquoise blue color and chrome, chrome chrome!!

Our pins are so easy to mix and match and can be worn casually on denim jackets and ball caps. You can accessorize blouses, tote bags, and cardigans too. Each pin is shipped on a card backing .You won’t see pins like these on others and you’ll stand out with some retro Pinup glam wearing our enamel pins. We are working on a couple new collections so stay tuned. We’d love to share your pics in our #crazy4mestyle pins and outfits so tag us on Instagram for a feature @crazy4mestyle.

Pinup Couture Bella Skirt in Music Boarder Print

September 19, 2017 By: Fan

I was really excited to collaborate with Pinup Girl Clothing on the new Pinup Couture Bella Skirt in Music Boarder Print with Art by Stephanie Buscema. The Bella is a style I had wanted to try since it was released this past summer in the pink and blue Castle prints. Also, the boarder print artwork is by Stephanie Buscema… wow! Stephanie is a seriously talented painter and illustrator with a love for music, and 1950s kitsch, so the boarder print design on this Music Notes skirt is brilliant!!

The Bella skirt is made of the same high-quality cotton sateen the Jenny skirts are made from. It felt so luxurious when I pulled it out of the packaging and I was excited to get it on my body and try her on. What I particularly like about the Bella skirt is the wider waistband that has some stretch to it. You will still get that nipped-in waist but more comfortably and it will hold its form. The Bella skirt has a very figure flattering shape but with less fabric then the Jenny skirt and there are not as many pleats and gathers so it feels lighter, but again, has the gorgeous shape and style of a full swing skirt. The Bella has incredibly deep pockets too so do not be concerned about your phone, compact, lipstick, and keys not having space. Also, this one did not wrinkle much!! We shot a lot of pictures for the collaboration and it wore beautifully and remained so comfortable. I am wearing the Bella in a size 2XL and it fit spot-on according to the size chart with no issues at all. I really like how it hugs my curves in all the right places and nips in my waist. The Bella also accommodates a full petticoat and I am wearing one underneath so it is perfect for cooler seasons and warmer seasons as you can wear it without a petticoat and still have perfect volume. I was so comfortable in this gorgeous skirt I could wear all day!! I really love the fit and flair of the Bella and the boarder print lays just a little flatter then it would on a Jenny thus making the print easier to show-off. The print is stunning with Stephanie Buscema’s incredible artwork. Musical instruments along with music notes line the boarder in a variety of great colors that are perfect for vintage loving Dolls. All these colors make it easy to pair tops and cardigans with.

In these pictures I am wearing a peasant top and Lauren top. The peasant top is in the beautiful Baton Rouge color and boy does it match perfectly with the Bella skirt. The color is magic!! Having quite a full bust I wasn’t sure how the peasant top would work but it fits perfectly. I love how I don’t have to worry about buttons and gaping. Pinup Girl Clothing knows how to design clothing for all shapes and sizes so you can feel beautiful and confident in all their items. I am wearing the peasant top in a 2XL and it is so comfortable!!

The yellow top I am wearing is the Lauren top in a 2XL and it too pairs so nicely with this Bella skirt. Being a large busted gal the top hugs my curves so nicely and I like the longer sleeve. I love wearing bright pops of color and this skirt makes it so easy to mix and match colors with so you can have all the colors of the rainbow in peasant tops, Lauren tops, Doris tops, and so many more tops!! Colorful cardigans too especially in cooler weather will be perfect paired with this skirt.

This Pinup Couture Bella Skirt in Music Boarder Print with Art by Stephanie Buscema is coming soon, this week, and is limited; it will not be released again. If you are a Jenny skirt devotee like I am, but haven’t tried the Bella yet, hurry and add yourself to the waitlist so you do not miss out. I think the Bella will become your new favorite, just like it has become mine!!

All pictures by my hubby Gary Greco

Blonde Bombshell Hearts and Kisses Pinup Girl T-Shirt

September 13, 2017 By: Fan

I am happy to share our latest addition to the Crazy4Me Style shop, our Blonde Bombshell Hearts and Kisses Pinup Girl T-Shirt from custom one-of-a-kind artwork. She exudes 1950s bombshell glam with her glorious blonde hair all done up in a vintage style and she is blowing kisses and hearts. She is perfection!!

For this tee it was quite the challenge finding the right fabric and printing process. I really wanted an aqua blue tee to showoff the artwork as I could see it perfectly with the pink hearts and her blonde hair. Dye lots apparently can vary and just because you receive the correct colored tee once doesn’t mean you will again, so we worked with many manufactures to find the absolute best workmanship and also experienced sizing rounds to ensure the design was perfectly printed and with the right colored inks. We talked to so many companies!! We also wanted to work with a US based company as that is a really important thing for us. It was a very long process but, here she is, we are so proud of the finished product and hope you love her!! Sizes available in XS – 3XL.

Our Blonde Bombshell tee has the perfect scoop neck and the sleeves are not tight on the upper arm portion like so many other tees. Ours are roomy with a nice shape. The t-shirt also accommodates a full bust with ease and that means the design won’t crack; this is especially important for us Dolls with large breasts. The tee is also a nice length that can easily tuck into wiggle skirts, swing skirts, and jeans, and, can be comfortably un-tucked over trousers and will maintain its shape. Our tee is perfect for the Pinup Girl, Rockabilly babe and modern day vintage loving gal!!

Sizes are selling out quickly so snap yours up while they last – shop Blonde Bombshell Hearts and Kisses T-Shirt

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Cute As A Cupcake – Lyra Dress by Lady Voluptuous

September 11, 2017 By: Fan

Lady Voluptuous has put their own stamp on the classic wrap dress with a 1950s circle skirt and a standout print for every occasion. I was so excited to work with Lady Voluptuous on this collaboration and wear their new Autumn/Winter 2016 Lyra Dress that I could not wait to style and shoot this delectably sweet dress in the Cute As A Cupcake print in black.

This Lyra dress is practical, feminine, and sexy, yet can be work appropriate too. For Autumn this dress has long sleeves!!! Hooray for all us ladies that don’t enjoy baring our arms as well as appreciate the longer length for added warmth as the weather turns cooler. No one can pass up the cute cupcake print (I was craving cupcakes badly) and the colors are perfect for Autumn with cozy shades of gold, brownish/orange, hints of red and pastel blues/pinks. The Lyra dress is spot on for modern dressing with its V-neck wrap design that fits a woman’s body like no other dress as it perfectly hugged my curves and hour glass shape, and, in keeping with the vintage theme it has that fabulous full circle skirt. With ties in the back, you can pull the dress as tight as you like to enhance your waist or, keep it looser for work wear. I love that this wrap dress also lets the wearer adjust just how much cleavage they are comfortable showing as you can pull it higher in front to minimize the amount or, pull it down a bit to bare a little more.

In these pictures I styled the dress very minimally as I wanted the fun print to be the showstopper. I wore it with my simple black pumps and some bright pink earrings. I added a pink cardigan for a little contrast to show just how easy it is to style this stunning dress. As the weather cools I will pair it with tights and some tall boots and richer hued cardigans. I am a Lyra dress fan having the green and purple styles in my collection and am so thrilled to have the addition of this Cupcake print in my wardrobe as this dress is a staple and so very comfortable to wear. The dress is as light as air and doesn’t wrinkle!! Lady Voluptuous garments are made in London from the finest fabrics in sizes 16-32. I need all the Lyra’s in all the styles!! Hurry and snap yours up before it sells out ——> Cute As A Cupcake dress.

All pics by my sweet hubby Gary – @garyzface