Review: Pinup Couture Bella Donna Dress in Yellow Italian Landscape

Pinup Couture Bella Donna Dress Yellow Italian Landscape

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.

Pinup Couture Bella Donna Dress Yellow Italian Landscape
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.

Yasmina Greco Pinup Couture Bella Donna Dress Yellow Italian Landscape
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!!

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1950s Easter Pinup Girl

Yasmina Greco - Unique Vintage EasterPerfect skirt for Easter from Unique Vintage. I love the colorful Easter egg print on this skirt. I styled  this 1950s circle skirt simply with my white Doris top from Pinup Girl Clothing and added a wide belt with a bit of contrasting color. Even Luna got into the Easter spirit!! Our fun Easter basket with yellow Peeps bunny rabbit completes it all. All pics by my hubby Gary. Hope you all have a wonderful Holiday!!

Yasmina Greco - Unique Vintage Easter

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Pinup Girl Purple Jenny Harlequin – How You Too Can Score Your Unicorns

Yasmina Greco - Purple Harlequin Jenny Dress

I have been in the Pinup scene for about two years now. I have seen this purple harlequin print Jenny dress by Pinup Girl Clothing on gals for the past two years and was really sad to learn it was sold out and no longer in production. There was also a Jenny skirt made and Lauren top out of the same purple harlequin print. I learned about a year ago that there is a term used for items you covet and dream of and it is ‘unicorn’.  Well, this purple print was indeed my unicorn and I was not going to be in peace until I got my hands on it… determination set in.

Yasmina Greco - Pinup Girl Purple Harlequin

It took a good year to land all 3 of my unicorns (Purple Harlequin Jenny dress, Jenny skirt and Lauren top).  Here are 3 of my tips that I hope help you score your unicorns.

1.       Join as many swap and sell groups on Facebook and check them regularly (my Lauren came from one)

2.       Ebay…. Ebay USA, Ebay Australia and Ebay UK. Check regularly….. I setup alerts for when a harlequin print was posted. I did find a couple on the Ebay Australia site but the sellers would not ship internationally to me in California. ( I ended up getting the skirt on Ebay and then 6 months later the dress) The sellers were both outstanding and the items were immaculate.

3.       Instagram…… a lot of the Pinups we follow also do regular closet clean outs and sell their items. Keep an eye out for these gals and some might have a separate account/ handle for their clothing sales. A Purple Harlequin Jenny dress came up for sale recently (right before I scored mine on Ebay) by a Pinup Girl Clothing model via her Instagram page but I was not lucky…. Someone snatched it up before me.

So there you have it, my 3 tips to score your unicorns. It worked for me. It did not happen overnight. I was compelled to find my unicorns and within a year I found all 3….. Wishing you ladies the very best luck in finding your unicorns too!! I would love to hear from you…. Please share your unicorn stories and if you have tips too on scoring unicorns.

All pics by my sweet hubby Gary

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Pop Art Pinup Princess

Yasmina Greco - Pop Art

Get ready to stand out in a crowd!! The Pop-Art-Princess skirt from Pigtails and Pirates embodies the 1950s pop art movement with imagery from advertisements, comic books, and the kitschy elements of cultural life.  When I first saw this skirt all I could think was Andy Warhol and Roy Liechtenstein’s influence are all here in this one fabulous skirt…. Must have it!!

Yasmina Greco with Upcycled Classics Polaroid Camera

              Yasmina Greco – Upcycled Classics Polaroid Camera

As many of you know I am no stranger to color…. The brighter and bolder the better.  Wearing bright and colorful outfits gives me so much energy and I feel so vibrant and full of life!! I was so excited to receive this fabulous skirt and could not wait to do a photoshoot in it. I knew I wanted to have a vintage Polaroid camera (thank you my hubby Gary)  as my prop and thought Andy Warhol would have liked that too and then we had this amazing vintage bright yellow Sculptura Donut Phone by Western Electric Company that would be too much fun to use as a prop.

Yasmina Greco - Pinup El Gato Gomez Painting

         Yasmina Greco – Pinup El Gato Gomez Painting

In these pictures taken by my very talented hubby Gary, I am wearing the skirt in an Australian 16 and find it fits my waist nicely and lies perfectly against my curvy hips. I paired it with my simple yet sexy white Doris top from Pinup Girl Clothing and a teal green belt. The skirt does accommodate a light petticoat.

Yasmina Greco Pinup - Sculptura Donut Phone

            Yasmina Greco Pinup – Vintage Sculptura Donut Phone

The pattern pops so much and the colors are brilliant. Our set included my hubby’s handy work on the wall clock and our specially painted Godzilla painting from El Gato Gomez. It was great fun shooting the skirt with our cool props. I hope you reach out to Laura; owner of Pigtails and Pirates and not only see what beautiful dresses and outfits she makes but you can also ask her about custom orders too (she makes my dresses to fit me with the top half larger in size to the waist/skirt).  Laura is so creative with her color combos and fabrics. Right now on the Pigtails and Pirates website is a delicious looking Sushi print dress, Beauty and the Beast stunner and so much more, I can’t wait to hear which your favorites are!!

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Saturday Antiquing at Whistle Stop Antiques

Carlo of Hollywood Black Stallion Horses

It has been raining for a while now here in Northern California. Lots of flooding and people badly effected. This is not the norm. We are usually in a perpetual drought. Thank goodness my family is just fine. One positive is that they vineyards are already starting to bloom and this time next month they will be stunning.

Being a rainy soggy Saturday, we went to Whistle Stop Antiques mall in Santa Rosa down by Railroad Square to take a look around and search for some treasures. It is really hit or miss like it is at most antique malls. We have been really lucky a few times and found some really great treasures like our vintage Philco Predicta TV, some fabulous Sputnik lighting and Mid-Century Modern chairs and cabinets. Whistlestop is a multi-dealer mall and even has a 2nd floor upstairs. You will find a nice assortment of vintage, retro, mid-century, kitchenalia, Pyrex, artwork, jewelry, and lots of ephemera and even a lot of vintage trains, toys, and Pez collectibles….. something no doubt for everyone.

Here’s a couple pics we snapped. A lovely vintage carousel horse, an incredible Carlo of Hollywood black stallion painting in the amazing forced perspective frame, glass displays, and even a super neat vintage 1950s chrome dining set upholstered with new retro grey fabric. I would love to take this one home but…… where to put it? It was a fun visit at Whistle Stop today!!

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Full-Bust Pinup Jenny Dress Review: White and Lavender Floral Print

Yasmina Greco - Pinup Couture Jenny Dress in White and Lavender Floral Print

Yasmina Greco – Pinup Couture Jenny Dress in White and Lavender Floral Print

Feminine, elegant and effortless are words I think of when I where the Pinup Couture Jenny Dress in White and Lavender Floral Print. I had been yearning for a pretty floral dress for quite sometime. When I saw that a white and lavender floral print Jenny dress was coming soon I could not wait to get my hands on it. The florals are so stunning in colors of purple roses, lavender hyacinths and blue orchids and then there are the pretty green leaves all set against a white base. The material is the Pinup Girl luxurious sateen that breathes and moves and looks so stunning. Perfect for Spring and Summer and all year long.

Yasmina Greco - Pinup Couture Jenny Dress in White and Lavender Floral Print

Yasmina Greco – Pinup Couture Jenny Dress in White and Lavender Floral Print

My hubby Gary snapped some pics of me in the dress this past weekend; we have been having a lot of rain and the moment in California and when it stopped for a bit we were out front taking pictures. Even little Luna wanted to get involved!!

Yasmina Greco - Pinup Couture Jenny Dress in White and Lavender Floral Print

Yasmina Greco – Pinup Couture Jenny Dress in White and Lavender Floral Print

The Jenny dress has become one of my wardrobe staples and I don’t have nearly enough!! When you are a full-busted gal like myself it is very hard to find dresses that fit, have style, and come in great prints and that is why the Jenny is a staple for me. I always feel put together and effortless. I know I look glamorous and elegant and that gives me so much confidence. The Jenny dress is styled after the 1960s sundresses. The first thing you notice when you step into the dress is that the bodice is lined, boned, and fused. The straps are adjustable so you can show as much or as little of your curves as you are comfortable with. Because of the adjustable straps and boning, the dress has incredible structure and will flatter a range of bust sizes, even those of us blessed with full-bust lines can comfortably wear this gorgeous dress (without a bra) and feel very put together and chic. The skirt on the White and Lavender Floral Print Jenny is a very full circle skirt and the material is a luxurious sateen that holds pleats and shape incredibly and this version even has pockets!! Zips nicely up the back and nips in your waist. Be prepared for lots of compliments!!

I am wearing this Jenny White and Lavender Floral Print in a 2XL (all my Jenny dresses are 2XL) and this size accommodates my full bust, yes, it is very roomy in the waist as I take XL in Jenny skirts but I love having the option of adding a belt to take in some of the excess fabric if I prefer, depending on how much waist definition I want that day. Pairing a cardigan has never been easier as having so many lovely color options in the floral pattern makes it so easy.  The skirt is already full but if you want even more fullness then a petticoat underneath will give you that extra volume. This print is beyond beautiful and you will be so happy with it. Hurry and get yours before they sell out!

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