The Summer Wedge

It's time to start planing my summer footwear wardrobe and I'm looking for some really cute wedges to rock over the next few months.

I'm looking for a two main wedge styles to add to my collection. A every day medium height wedge and a super high style for evenings. With specific colours, styles and fabrics in mind I've headed off to my beloved Luichiny to see what is available.

Here is my current lust list :

Dream Of You in Yellow - $69.00

Dream Of You in Black - $69.00

I need to wear this style every day of the week over the summer. The Dream Of You wedge will suit everything from jeans, shorts, skirt and most of my summer pinup dresses. You will need both pairs as basic black is a given but the yellow is perfect for all the new summer styles. 

El La in Orange - $89.95

A perfect pop of colour for any out fit. The sling back and cork base make this style super comfy and easy to walk in. I also love the sweet little bow placed on the peep toe. These paired with a breezy, floral summer dress - so perfect! 

Ver Mont in Black - $89.95

The love child of a summer wedge and a 70's platform! This base is so comfortable, I've tried other brands in this style and can dance all night. I need this corked based beauty in my life in every colour imaginable. It's a style that's so versatile and comfortable. 

What is your summer footwear staple? What colours are you looking at this season?

Metal Love

Now you might already realize that my feet are owned by Luichiny. 90% of the images you see on this blog will show me wearing their amazing footwear and love them to death. But I do hear a great deal of comments  regarding the height of the heels I wear so I wanted to show you a more height friendly heel choice from my favorite brand.

Bronze Combo Dear Love - $74.95

I've been a fan of the metal toe look for a while now but I've not given in to any of the styles as I really did not like them as a whole but these two have won me over big time. The bronze combo print is a really different look for me but do you know what? I love it. 

Now both of these shoes are exactly the same style they just have a different colour toe option and come in different shades. 

With a 4 inch heel these shoes are really easy to walk in and suitable for wearing with suits, jeans and even a little black evening dress now that it's cooling down. The pointed toe is comfortable and I've got no complaints at all with the fit. 

Daz Ey in Black - $74.95

Now because I'm always drawn to anything in black these are my stand out favorite of the two plus they match pretty much EVERYTHING in my closet. I think these two pairs may have started a new shoe shape addiction for me because I'm already looking at the Teal and the Peach versions. I wear this style in a size 10 and I find it to be a normal fit for my foot. 

There is something about this style that make you want to put on your hottest power suit and strut. They really are a strong and sexy shoe and make you feel amazing.

If you can't find the size you are after on Luichiny's direct store you can also find lots of their range at  

Heels.com.

Now my next shoe hunt is about to start as I have to find the perfect shoe to pair up with a pink and blue skirt. Luichiny to the rescue! Time to shop! 

Heartbreaker, Dream Maker

Since the day I slipped into my first dress from Heartbreaker Fashion I've had a long term addiction with this amazing pinup brand. They create classic styles, adorable prints and some of the most brilliant separates for every day to evening wear. You know my addiction to their Betty Bolero's all to well as they feature on most of my outfits - I can't help it they match EVERYTHING! 

But this time I thought I'd show their styles straight up without any cover ups. I don't really like showing my arms but its summer and dammit I need to come to terms with them! Braving the wind (which was nutty) we shot these images in Williamstown in front of a stunning ship. 

Hilary Dot Dress in Black - $90.00

Flower - Andy's Eye Candy

How appropriate is this dress  for my location? A perfect work friendly summer dress in soft and thin cotton which is brilliant for our super hot summers down under. The bust line does not show too much skin which is different for me but Heartbreaker always manages to make me love dresses that cover up the bust. It's just my love for their classic shapes and quality. 

This style and all the other styles featured is in a size XL. The Hilary dress is a perfect fit for my measurements and with the back tie you can loosen or tighten the waist with ease. So flattering and cute! I will wear this with my red Betty Boleo in the future. 

Tara Top in Stripey - $39.00
Belt - My own collection
Flower - Andy's Eye Candy

One of the many super cute separates available via Hearbreakers online store. I'm always a sucker for stripes and this top is so versitle. The XL is a perfect fit and the fabric although stretchy is strong and firmly fits on my curves. I wanted to show you the full length of this top as you can wear it out or tucked in. I love the look this gives when paired with high waist skirts but I also love it left out or even paired with skinny jeans. 

My only issue with this top is the neckline. I love the shape and the amount of brilliant bosom it shows but the   edge tends to roll strange on me. It won't sit properly which might just be how it works on my bust. But don't worry I'm the only one that noticed this and I've already worn this multiple times! 

Beverly Dress in Black Cerise - $104.00
Flower - Andy's Eye Candy

The prettiest little cherry print I've ever seen, so adorable. The Beverly dress is is a classic. With a round collar, self tie and brilliant full skirt this dress is brilliant. The fit - 100% perfect! I'm usually not a fan of cherries but I love how this fabric is almost more of a floral print. 

I paired this style with a simple black waist belt and bright red pumps. I find all of these styles so flattering for my bust and waist.

Monte Carlo Dress in Lake - $145.00
Flower - Uncle Fezter

Now for my stand out favorite!! The first time I laid eyes on the Monte Carlo I knew I had to own this dress. From the Heartbreaker Haute Collection  this dress is absolutely divine. Every little feature is perfect and I'm 100% in love with it. The fit, the swing skirt, the sleeve length and the fabric covered buttons and matching belt have my heart. When I first tried this style on I thought it had honestly been made for my body. 

Just look how the skirt sits naturally - this dress is PERFECTION! The Monte Carlo also comes in Red, Rust and Smoke. All of these colour options are needed in my wardrobe. The colour is even more divine in reality, it will make you swoon I promise.

I'm loving these new additions to my Heartbreaker collection, what is on your wishlist? I'm hoping to get my hands on these in the new year.

Lily Top in Black - $36.00

Flirty Skirt in Orange Cosmic Dot -$52.00

Ella top Blue Anchors - $54.00

Photography by the awesome Nic Doncon!

A little Sourpuss

Finally another post featuring one of my favorite alternative brands Sourpuss!

Sourpuss Sailor Black Cardigan - $52.00

Chloe Tux Tank - $22.00

Perfectly paired together this very funky nautical inspired cardigan and tux tank are a match made in heaven! Black and red (a lot darker than shown in this images) are always perfection in my mind and I love the styles of these two items.

With a sparrow knitted into the fabric, matching cuffs and a large back motif this is a brilliant winter cardigan that will rock with skinny jeans and pencil skirts.

I'm wearing these two items in the XXL but they absolutely swim on me. The stretch in the tank top is very forgiving so could have gone down a size or two. The cardigan is also a little loose fitting and I think my safe be from now on is to go with an XL in all styles in the Sourpuss house brand. 

The Chloe Tux Tank also comes in Black and white and a stripped fabric with a contrasting black tux insert. 

Whiskey Birds Galaxy Purse - $18.00

Luichiny Eye Doll Platforms - $89.99

Now what would match better than one of Sourpuss's super cute hand bags. As soon as I saw this style I had to have it in my life. As a proud whiskey lover I absolutely adore it! This is the perfect small clutch sizes purse great for taking out in the evening when you don't want to lug around everything.  

My shorts and stockings are for another post coming up very shortly!

Thank you to the awesome team from Lucky and Rice for their help with shooting this post! You two are brilliant! 

Vedette Review & Giveaway! - CLOSED!!!

Recently I was contacted by the amazing people at Vedette and asked to participate in a unique challenge - wearing underwear as outwear!

Now when I first read this a scratched my head and though how on earth can I rock this look without feeling like a super hero? Not that it's such a bad thing considering I secretly wish to be batman. But with a little styling inspiration and some out of the box thinking I've come up with a two looks I really love featuring my new found perfect shapewear!

For me personally picking items for this feature was limited. I'm a G cup so I could not wear a built in bra or cupped item and I could only show a certain amount of any item really without just posing for you in my underwear. I would wear every item I could possibly get my hands on from their webstore but for this I needed something striking, something bold and something that would pop from beneath my layers.

So here is what I created :

Vedette Giana Braless Bodysuit - $60.00

Landlocked Apparel Widow to the Soul Crop Tee - Sold Out

Torrid Purple Sophia Skinny Jeans - Sold Out

Alternative top - Portmans Blazer - Sold Out

For this bodysuit I wanted to show two looks. These are both very sexy and pinup styled undergarments but I wanted to work them into a more modern funky set of outfits. With the jeans and crop styles you you get a hint of patter or colour and your curves just pop. This style has a busk at the back. 

They are almost a half corset, half shapewear creation. It looks divine and sculpts you into that brilliant hourglass figure. When I first wore this out I made everyone fell my waist and the boning. Even showed a few of my girlfriends just how brilliant it looked privately! 

Vedette Contessa Braless Bodysuit - $46.00

Asos Crop Top - $12.72

Moto Jacket - Jay Jays Sold Out 

Torrid Purple Sophia Skinny Jeans - Sold Out

I feel so amazingly sexy and even more curvy in these bodysuits. This style has a busk at the front which is much easier to get into. They are both brilliantly crafted and arrive packed in the most amazing gift boxes. Invest in these now while they are on sale.

I wear the Large in both of these items and I have a 33 inch waist and 42 inch hips. I will be trying more of the selection available from Vedette so I will be sure to update you as I go.

But wait there's more!

The amazingly generous people at Vedette are giving 3 of my lucky readers a chance to own a brilliant item of shapewear from the webstore!

To WIN just follow the following my rules and the Vedette Guidelines.


Vedette Shapewear Guidelines


1. You must follow my blog - You have to be a follower of my blog! Via  Google Friend Connect - this is a must as its the only way i can check! If you have a blogger page or an open id that will work too.

2. You must write ENTER ME and leave you email address.

3. You must like the blog fan page on facebook!

4. You must like VEDETTE'S facebook page or Twitter Account - We will check this!

5. I will pick 3 winners. Each winner will score 1 item shapewear of their choice. You can choose any item buy nothing from the SENSUALE line (so sadly these styles are not available.)

6. Returns and size exchanges due to sizing will occur a fee so you will have to give me your exact measurements so I can provide Vedette customer support with the appropriate information.

7. Giveaway is open to international readers aside from the Philippines.

Giveaway closes Thursday the 25th of October.


Good lucky girls!!!

P.S So many thanks to my awesome team on this shoot from Lucky and Rice! You guys were amazing!

Red, Hot and Swinging

Back in May I introduced to you to the brilliant Australian based Betty Le Bonbon and her amazing creations. The queen of the circle skirt, making swing styles for girls with amazing curves! You can read my previous post here and see my first review of the cotton drill skirts.

While watching the Betty Le Bonbon Facebook like a hawk I've fallen in love again and again for all the amazing prints that pop up in my feed. When I saw the silk taffeta I instantly adored the red with black polka dots and it had to be mine!

Red Custom Silk Taffeta Polka-dot Swing Skirt - $80.00
Wheels and Dollbaby Dita Cardigan - $190.00 (sold out)

When I received this skirt the red was a perfect match for my Dita Cardigan from Wheels and Dollbaby so I instantly had this outfit in mind. I've recently lost a few kilo's so the waist is a tiny bit big (I ordered a 33 inch waist) but this is easily fixed with one of my favorite waist belts.

This skirt is a shorter style then my cotton drill skirt and I actually prefer this length so much more. It's the perfect length for all of my petticoats and shows off just the right amount of leg. The fabric does sit on your bare legs a little (on a windy day this was oh so fun) but this is easily fixed with a petticoat. 

A Betty Le Bonbon circle skirt is a must have for any pinup wardrobe. I is a go to item that you will wear like crazy, trust me. 

I am now 100% a swing skirt addict. I'm loving the styling options be it casual or dressy. I can't wait to get my hands on all the new prints on their way. From comic book inspired prints to food, cowgirls and fruit! I need one of each! I will be sure to post an update with all the new fabrics when they arrive!



Betty Le Bonbon have also started creating adorable peter pan collars and have a variety of cute accessories to complete your outfit.

Many thanks to my brilliant photographer Nic Doncon who was an absolute star and helped me out with these shots and two more posts worth! You can find more of his work via Model Mayhem. Nic was an absolute pleasure to work with and I just adore what we created together. Can't wait to work with you again!

Très chic

Recently a wonderful care package arrived on my door, inside my most lusted after Wheels & Dollbaby garments and a little note from the super stunning  and talented Melanie Greensmith.

Since trying the knitwear range from W&DB I've been interested to know the fit on other garments so when these arrived I started to plan a shoot to suit these perfectly!

With a small sent built in my house  Keren Dobia (photographer), Dani Frankenstein (MUA) and I went to work on showcasing these amazing garments on a curvy figure!

Essential Logo Pencil Skirt - $125.00

Classic Cardi with Vintage Logo (Red) - $135.00

Luichiny More Of It Platforms in Aqua - $89.95

Beret - Myer

Gloves - Sportsgirl last winter
Neck Scarf - From Keren's collection 

I've found my perfect black pencil skirt! The stretch jersey fabric in this skirt allows for the most figure hugging perfect fit. The fabric is thick and sturdy and bounces back into it's original shape after each wear. Topped off with an embroidered Wheels & Dollbaby logo this is an essential wardrobe staple.

I'm wearing this garment in a size 14 and the fit is spot on!



Now I own this style in black but as soon as I saw the red version I knew I needed in my life. This is a classic must have the range. From the front it appears to be a simple yet stunning cardgian with a small 'Dollbaby' embroidered on the bust. Turn around and you have the classic Wheels logo motif on the back with roses, dollbaby and the Gretsch guitar! I can't wait to pair this with dresses, more skirts and high waist jeans and shorts. This style suits everything in your wardrobe!

I'm wearing this style in a 16 and it's a little roomier obviously than my black which is a 14.  I do like the larger fit for this cardigan so the back print does not get stretched.

Nautical Stripe Cupcake Ruffle Top - $125.00

Essential Logo Pencil Skirt - $125.00

Luichiny Eye Doll Platforms in Red  - $89.95US

Beret - Myer 

Gloves - Sportsgirl last winter
Neck Scarf - From Keren's collection

How adorable is this top!! The delicate ruffle around the neckline and sleeves, the soft stretch fabric and the very sweet wheels and dollbaby charm make this a classic pinup style top. Fit wise this top is soft, super stretchy and form fitting. The arm wholes are perfect for my upper arms which I personally think are rather large. I'm wearing this top in a 14 and it is perfect! The fabric allows a little give so being inbetween sizes I know that this style is a good fit at a 14 and I will pick a few more up in the future. 

Horizontal stripes only make your curves more curvy so don't be afraid of them! 

Not a fan of the nautical stripe? Well you can pick from a variety of different colour combinations in the cupcake ruffle top :

Red/Black, Black/Cream, Leopard/Black, Navy/Black, Pink/Cream, Cream/Black all $99.00

Dita Cardigan Sold Out but Navy is in stock - $190.00

Essential Logo Pencil Skirt - $125.00

Luichiny Eye Doll Platforms in Black - $89.95

Beret - Myer
Torrid Bow Belt - $24.95US

I wanted to work my favorite style the Dita Cardigan into this shoot as well. You can read all about the fit of this item in my previous blog : Dita Cardigan - Perfect for Curves!

The essential logo skirt works perfectly both with tops tucked in and on top and by adding a simple bow belt you can make it look like another skirt or dress (if you pair this with plain black).

I will be living in these items all year round!!

I can't thank my amazing team on this shoot enough!  Keren Dobia is such an inspiring and creative woman and a joy to model for! Dani Frankenstein did an amazing job at turning my plain face into pinup perfection and I can't wait to work with her again. Thank you so much ladies it was an absolute pleasure to work with you.

Stocking Spotlight & Voodoo Competition Announcement!

 

Time again for another Stocking Spotlight featuring Voodoo Hosiery! This week it is the one stocking every woman can't live without - The Fishnet!

 

 

Voodoo Fishnet Tights - $10.17

Winter, summer, spring or autumn I wear fishnets all year round. Either on their own to create super sexy pins or over white or bright coloured tights to make a eye catching pattern. They are a core item in my wardrobe and I adore them so very much. 

 

This style comes in One Size fits all and these fit me perfectly. With fishnets most figures can fit into them with ease as they have a lot of stretch and give. Every girl needs a pair of fishnets in her life be it this style, nude, colours or backseams. They ad an extra element of sexiness to every outfit.

I've paired these with my Luichiny Eyedoll Platforms because I'm so very addicted to them. I'll be doing a small update tomorrow showing you even more styles out from Luichiny!


Competition you say?

To celebrate Voodoo’s expansion in the social media sphere, Voodoo is giving you a chance to WIN a $4,000 shopping spree!

 

Voodoo is giving away two chances to win a $4000 Myer or DJ’s voucher to spend with the help of a personal shopper, and a $250 Visa Debit card for the winner and a friend to go out for dinner afterwards.

To enter, visit http://www.facebook.com/voodoo/app_371756952869395http://www.facebook.com/voodoo/app_371756952869395
and tell us how you use your Voodoo!

Entries close on the 31st July.

For the latest in this seasons must have legwear make your way to www.voodoohosiery.com.au // Stockists: 1800 810 449



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