Pinup & Curvy Girl Style with a Retro Twist

Curvy Girl Floral Print Summer Dress

June 20, 2020 By: Fan

Hello summer!! Nothing says it’s summertime quite like a lovely sundress. I had wanted to try the Ella dress style from Pinup Girl Clothing for sometime as I love the dainty bodice, sweet bow detail and full skirt but it wasn’t until now that I got my hands on the Ella Vintage Style Sun Dress with Pockets in Fuchsia Floral Print Pinup Couture and it just might be one of my most favorite styles.

This beautiful dress is available in sizes XS-4X and I am wearing my standard 2X size and the fit is perfection. I love how the Ella has a gathered bodice that is so feminine and adjustable shoulder straps, accentuating my breasts and curves. The skirt is a full circle skirt and made want to never stop twirling. The Ella has pockets and is lined in charmeuse fabric. This is a very high quality dress made of cotton sateen. Pinup Girl Clothing is a size inclusive brand and if you are plus size or curvy you will find some of the most beautifully made clothing that fits incredibly and makes you look and feel gorgeous and chic with a vintage twist.

I styled the dress very simply with only a pair of pink heels, matching facemask, a petticoat and a cropped cardigan. You can easily wear various shades of pinks and greens as the pretty print makes it simple to accessorize. This dress would be perfect for a garden wedding, dinner out or strolling through picturesque cities and the countryside. You will look chic and glamorous and feel gorgeous in the Ella dress. Sizes are already selling out so hurry and snap yours up and the matching facemask is a must!!

A big thanks you to my sweet hubby Gary Greco for all these pictures.

Hello Heidi – Curvy Figure Flattering Sweetheart Neckline Dress

May 28, 2020 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco wearing Pinup Couture Heidi Dress

Memorial Day weekend was a scorcher here in California. We were excited for the sunshine and the opportunity to go outside and shoot some photos of this gorgeous dress – Heidi Vintage Style A-Line Dress in Black and White Floral by Pinup Couture. This is the perfect summer dress and would be so pretty to wear to dinner or even a wedding.

My hubby Gary and I drove up to a local wine country town that is usually a tourist destination especially for holidays unsure if we would be able to take photos. We had our masks, were distancing and sanitizer was in our bag. The town wasn’t too busy as nearly all shops and restaurants are still closed and folks are staying home. The park had a good amount of folks picnicking and enjoying being outside with friends. Everyone was social distancing and we felt comfortable walking around and enjoying the day.

This is my very first Heidi dress style and I am wearing my standard 2XL size. The fit is perfection, hugs my curves in all the right places, has such a beautiful black and white floral print, the sweetheart neckline is feminine and flattering for a large bust and the dress is so comfortable. The fabric is gorgeous and luxurious cotton sateen. I am wearing a petticoat underneath for added volume. It has pockets too!! I don’t usually wear black as I love bright colors but the black and white floral print is so elegant and classic but it really works on my coloring. I also had my sun hat and it matched perfectly with my dress. My pink purse added a pop of color.

We had so much fun shooting these photos. It was a gorgeous day, hot and sunny and it felt incredible to be all dressed up and spending a little time outside. A big thank you to my hubby Gary for taking all these gorgeous photos.

Disney Dreaming

May 2, 2020 By: Fan

Being in quarantine since March 16 has been so many things and with so many feelings. My hubby Gary and I are some of the very fortunate ones that continue to remain employed and working from home. We try to see the positive of sheltering at home and are grateful everyday to have the comforts we have. It is sad not to see family and friends but we are all healthy and that is what matters most.

Yasmina Greco with UpcycledClassics Custom Polaraoid Camera by Gary Greco

Yasmina Greco – Mini Mouse Disneyland Donald Duck

Yasmina Greco wearing Nike Outfit and Air Max 90s

Disneyland has always been that special sweet spot for us. And I hope it re-opens one day soon. I know it will forever be a different experience with social distancing and limited groups at the parks but I have no doubt Disney will find a way to make it a magical experience. Until then, Gary and I had so much fun with our Disney themed photo shoot and I got to dress-up as a Pinup inspired Mini Mouse and then add a little street style to my Mini Mouse outfit. I even have a custom Upcycled Classics Polaroid camera that is Disney Mini inspired!! Hope these put a smile on your face and remind you that there is still magic out there!!

Hydrangea Heaven with Erstwilder Jewelry

April 14, 2020 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco wearing Erstwilder Heartfelt Hydrangeas and Heart of Haute

I am so excited to be collaborating with Erstwilder on their newest collection Fan Fovourites. The adorable collection is recolors of favorite pieces and I love the Heartfelt Hydrangea necklace and brooch. I had to pair these pieces with my vintage inspired hydrangea pinup dress and feel like I am in hydrangea heaven. Yes, for all of you wondering, hydrangeas are one of my absolutely favorite flowers. The colors of the hydrangeas on the necklace and brooch are superbly done in the exact shades of pink, purple, and blue that hydrangeas come in. I also want to let you know the necklace is adjustable and I was so comfortable wearing this one. There is also a pair of hydrangea earrings you can order to complete the Heartfelt Hydrangea collection.

In these pictures I am wearing the golden Woven Wattle brooch, which is Australia’s national flower. The intricate details on the Wattle are expertly crafted and you can see each and every flower head. The brilliant golden yellow color is beautiful and can easily accessorize so many outfits.

I am excited to wear these brooches and necklace on my tops and sweaters when I show up on my many Zoom meetings (now that many of us are working from home) and have some fun and beautiful accessories that will brighten everyone’s day. Erstwilder makes their items in limited numbers in Australia, all are hand painted, and made from resin, producing very high quality pieces. Hurry on over to Erstwilder and scoop your favorites up while they are available as these do sell out fast!!

Yasmina Greco wearing Erstwilder Wattle Brooch and Pinup Girl Clothing

Always a big thank you to my sweet hubby Gary for all the pictures. I love that I get to work with you everyday!!

Happy Easter

April 11, 2020 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco wearing Pinup Girl Clothing

Happy Easter!! Hope everyone is healthy and safe. This is the very first quarantine Easter for all of us the world over and although we won’t be celebrating or attending services with our friends and family, we are doing the right thing by staying home. And, we can still get dressed up and glammed up for Easter. I’m also whipping up something sweet and yummy in my vintage Pyrex!

Yasmina Greco wearing Pinup Girl Clothing Little Jun Moon Tiles Skirt

My Easter outfit this year is more on the patriotic side you can say with a color scheme of red, white, and blue. I am wearing the brand new Moon Tiles print Little Jun skirt from the collaboration between Pinup Girl Clothing and Hope Morrison. The fabric is incredibly high quality and had a high-waist fit and box pleating. The skirt is incredibly comfortable, has pockets and does not wrinkle. I paired it with my ruby red Lauren top and feel like a 1950s goddess. I accessorized very minimally with only a dark blue cardigan, as it was getting chilly. I am not wearing a petticoat and the skirt has fabulous volume. Even my Luna baby got into the spirit and is our fluffy Easter bunny!! Hurry on over to Pinup Girl Clothing to snap up your Moon Tile pieces as it is already selling out.

A big thank you to my sweet hubby Ga ry for all the pictures.

Get out of those PJs! 5 Tips for Working from Home

March 22, 2020 By: Fan

It’s no longer business as usual for most of us as we enter what will now be our new normal for weeks and possibly months ahead. I’ll be putting together tips and resources to help keep you moving forward with your jobs and businesses, pulling from my experiences and sharing what has worked for me, as now is not the time to pause. My Crazy4MeTips goal is to arm you with what you need so you can thrive and not just survive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

About me: I’ve been working in corporate America as a women in tech for most of my career and my specialty is leadership and leading globally distributed teams to serve customers in many time zones. I’ve lived through and navigated though economic depressions where companies were shutting down and colleagues were lined up receiving pink slips so I know first hand how scary it can be, what can work and how to pivot in times of crisis and uncertainty and know it is absolutely 100% possible to thrive during a crisis and not just survive.

Disclaimer: I am not here giving business advise but sharing what I have learned from my personal experiences and if it can help or benefit you then I am very glad.

In this post I will cover 5 tips to get you working from home:

Equipment
Workspace setup
Getting ready for your day
Check-ins
Benefits from working at home

1. Your Work from Home Setup

Many of you may have never worked from home full-time and were recently told your place of business is now closed and everyone should work from home as a response to the Corona virus and practicing social distancing. But, are you setup to work from home?

Equipment: Do you have the equipment you need to work from home?
Laptops/desktops/monitors
Access to online collaboration tools and apps
Internet bandwidth (is yours adequate for your job function)
Headsets or In-ear speakers
Telephone

Depending on your job function you will need some of the above or nearly all of the above. If you are fortunate enough to have a fully stocked IT department then talk to the manager of the help desk and see which of these resources are available to you (an extra monitor or headset can go a log way to make you more efficient as a remote worker).

Does your company use Office 365 or Google G Suite? These are two of the most popular web-based platforms that work on almost any browser and can be accessed by anyone from anywhere (all you need is internet access and a login). Some of the tools and apps these offer are Email, Calendars, Video Conferencing, Slides, Documents and Spreadsheets and many can be collaborated on by multiple people within your team or organization. You can also have instant messaging and VoIP calls (voice over IP). Please be advised that there may be fees associated with these depending on the level of the account you choose but there are also some free versions.

2. Dedicated workspace: Having a dedicated work from home space is crucial to your success as a remote worker.

Maybe you’ve already been working from the comfort of your couch or bed but those are not long-term solutions, even your cats or dogs keep wanting to cuddle up on you and that is actually not helping your productivity and many times you are sitting twisted or have your legs twisted and that will only lead to you getting injured which will interfere with getting your work done.

A sturdy table or desk with room for your computer and a comfortable chair (if you can get a chair one with good back support, it will go a long way with keeping you comfortable and productive). Also, put your mobile phone away unless you need it for work. You do not need distractions. Also, put some effort into tidying up around you as you don’t want for example your 2 weeks of piled up laundry to be the standout in your video call with your boss or colleagues.

3. Getting ready for your day: Shower, get out of your sweats and PJs

It is so important to approach your day just like you would if you were commuting to the physical office. Get dressed everyday. Shave, do you hair and makeup like you normally would and put on your business casual outfit. Yes, you can wear slippers or socks. The actions of getting dressed and ready go such a long way with shifting your mindset to work and professionalism when you work from home. Also, this is the time when impromptu virtual meetings might be happening more frequently as many businesses are pivoting their strategies and you may need to appear on webcam more often than before so be ready.

4. Check-ins: Have daily check-ins with your boss or team

Do you know what you are supposed to be working on? If you are unsure then check in with your boss right away. Depending on the workload or strategy your team/company are executing on, you may need to have daily check-ins for a while as things can change quickly from day-to-day when there is a crisis and then move those to weekly check-ins as urgency shifts. You also want to make sure that you are not left feeling out of touch and forgotten about so the daily check-in is very important. You can have a 15min daily stand up (Prioritizing work can and ensuring everyone is on the same page and knows exactly what is expected of them will go along way in getting the job done.

Make a list and work the list. Now that you know what you need to be working on, you can start by tackling the harder items first. Yep, start with what is hardest first. Getting the harder tasks completed first will ease your mind of the pending ‘to dos’ and actually ease some stress.

5. Benefits from working at home

You can actually be so much more productive when you work from home because for one, you don’t have all the interruptions of being in the office like colleagues who constantly pop by or unnecessary meetings that only chew up time. You can also start your day earlier.

Also, you can have healthier lunches and snacks instead of being in a time crunch and having fast food as your only option. You do want to be mindful and set time aside to actually take a lunch break and move away from your dedicated setup to eat. Eat in your backyard or on your patio (fresh air and daylight are so important) or eat in your kitchen but it is important to not eat at your desk and take an actual lunch break.

Set a schedule for yourself and stick to it. If you can get up and take a walk during your day then do so. You need to maintain a healthy mindset and outlook to be a productive teammate and getting outside is great.

Once you log off work for the day, stay logged off. Unless your job function requires you to check in regularly, logoff when you are done as having your home office can be so tempting to go back and put another 1-2 hours in to get ahead of workloads. But separating working and home life is important.

If these tips were helpful please let me know. I’d love to hear form you and also want to hear if you are having specific challenges so I can help you though it.