Dinner with Him......

I've never been shy about my love for Wheels & Dollbaby. I posted a review earlier this year that featured their stunning Dita Cardigan and I've worn it non stop ever since! I have been searching high and low for great knitwear and I've found the perfect fit and amazing styles all at Wheels & Dollbaby!

Now to introduce you to the newest and equally as lush cardigan from the new Show Stoppers Summer Injection 2011 range.

Dinner With Him Cardigan - $198.00AU

'The ultimate in luxurious knitwear. Exquisite black French scalloped lace cardigan creates a dramatically chic look that works perfectly for evening as well as day. Classic champagne nude knitted front is finished with delicate black lace. this piece works perfectly for evening as well as day. Style it open over an LBD for a sophisticated look or add an edge by wearing with the leather pencil. Features washable viscose elastane knit blend. contrasting black sleeves and back panel. and full body length with stitched scallop lace upper on front.'

I'm wearing this stunning new design in a size 14 and it has the same amount of stretch as my Dita cardigan in the same size. This design also goes up to a 16 and can fit a variety of different shapes.

The soft stretch fabric molds to your curves and the scalloped lace feature gives you even more of an hour class shape almost creating an optical illusion. The lace detail is delicate, feminine and so very stunning up close.

I paired this super cute cardigan with my Audrey Skirt from Pinup Girl Clothing, my favorite waist belt and black patent pumps from Pleaser.

Then I added the most perfect little black pup to complete the look. I'd like to introduce you to my little lady Ruby. She is an English Cocker Spaniel and turned 1 last month. She has a 9 year old brother but sadly he stayed home for this shoot.

I know how much Melanie Greensmith (the designer of W&DB) adores dogs so I thought my little Ruby would be a perfect feature for this shoot.

Ruby wears my Limited Edition 25th Anniversary Kerchief

These absolutely fantastic images were taken by the amazing Taygan Bassi, a brilliant Melbourne based Photographer. Please take the time to check out her work. I can't even begin to explain just how amazing her folio is. Thank you so much Taygan. I can't wait to work with you again in the future!

Western Bow Baby

For the last month I have been looking everywhere for a western/colonel tie. A simple accessory that I've been wanting to slip into a few looks but I did not want to settle for a crappy clip on from a costume shop.

Luckily when I was doing my weekly online window shop at ASOS I found exactly whats I was after!

ASOS Black Velvet Bow Brooch - $10.28AU
Barkins White Shirt (instore only) - $9.95AU
Pinup Girl Clothing Audrey Skirt in Black - $78.00US

Not a fan of white shirts well don't you worry ASOS have 3 more colours/designs for you to mix and match up with any colour shirt.

Red Velvet Bow Brooch - $10.28AU

Floral Fabric Bow Brooch - $2.57AU

Check Tartan Fabric Bow Brooch - $3.43AU

Thank you to the brilliant Tharaka for working with me on these images and another set (coming soon). Please check out his work and if you are local hire him for some amazing shots!

These two shots and another set to be featured very soon were shot at Eurotrash & Berlin Bar in the Melbourne CBD. I also used this location when I featured the Wheels & Dollbaby Cardigan earlier this year (read more here). If you are local get down there whenever you can for some amazing cocktails, funky tunes and brilliant decor!

Pin Me Up

If you can't tell already one of my biggest addictions is Pinup Girl Clothing. With impeccable tailoring, beautiful silhouettes and styles fit for any retro vixen what is not to love! I may not dress like a pinup every day of the week but when I do this is the only brand I buy!

So armed with some new season stock and core favorites Jaimie Nicole Photography and I headed down to The Tiki Lounge & Bar in Melbourne to create some amazing images to add to this review. This location and the clothing combined are a match made in heaven! All the items I'm wearing are a size XL.

The Gia Top - $42US and Audrey Skirt - $78US

The Gia Top like the amazing Pinup model it was named after is red HOT! I'm wear the Gia in Burgundy. It is a perfect fit, soft and stretchy with lots off room to accommodate my E/DD chest but this would also look perfect with a smaller chest. The long sleeve is a perfect length for the weather in Melbourne right now and this top is so versatile you can wear it with anything from high waist skirts to you favorite pair of jeans.

The Deep Burgandy shade divine, this top also comes in Black, Red, Flesh Tone, Teal and White.

The Audrey Skirt - Absolute perfection in skirt form! This fits my waist/lower rib cage snuggly and is a perfect length just above my knees. It naturally skims over the the hips and the pleats are fantastic. This skirt skims over your hips and the high waist is really sliming. Finished off with a black bow in the same cotton fabric! I will wear this all year round, with stockings, boots and fitted shirts in winter and less in the summer. This skirt also comes in Pink!

My shoes are from T.U.K .- $120US. Now these ruby red babies from the Platinum Collection are not for the faint hearted. I'm still teaching myself to walk in them. The wedge/heel is really unique and the embroidering and corset heel really make these shoes attract attention.

The Doris Skirt Peacock Print - $76US

I've actually be hunting for full A-line skirt for the last year but non have come close to this design. The Doris Skirt is a high waisted full swing style skirt in a peacock print (also available in black) for a closer look at the pattern view product shots on the website. I then paired with my Doris Top - $52US but the Gia Top in black would also look amazing with it. Now i'm wearing this without a petticoat and it drapes beautifully but if you want a more pronounced shape be sure to wear one under in a complimenting colour to give a real swing look.

Featured once more as I'm addicted are the Black Platform Pumps - $57.00US from the DIA DE LOS MUERTOS by T.U.K..

Retro Pencil Skirt -$48US

Finally I have found my perfect pencil skirt! I've tried many but nothing comes close to the fabric, cut and length of this style. I only have one issue - my waist seems to be a little small for this XL so I am taking it to the tailor to make it even more perfect. This pencil skirt is the core item every woman needs in her wardrobe. You can dress it up or down, wear it all year round and in black its so very versatile. Made from a cotton spandex blend it will hug your curves perfectly with a little stretch to the fabric.

I'm wear the now discontinued Natalie top in Leopard, this top does not exist any more sadly. But I have heard that they will be bringing out a new version of this design with some slight changes. My shoes are Bordello by Pleaser kindly lent to me by my photographer.

Deadly Dames Vamp Dress - $98US

I took a gamble on this dress I was not sure about the colour with my red hair or how I'd look in a polka dot print but as you can see it works! This dress was designed to hug your curves and really show them off. I'm wearing the black belt that came with the Doris Skirt to shape my waist more so and a bolero borrowed from my photographer. Micheline Pitt has the most amazing taste and design skills, Deadly Dames is my favorite of all the lines on the website.

Made of a non stretch cotton sateen it fist like a glove. The sculpted bust and fully adjustable straps does wonders for your chest. This also allows you to customize the dress to fit your bust size better. I really like how this fits my body, I'm considering buying one more of this style but I'm not sure if I should get the Vamp in Black, Tiger or Zebra print.

This is only a tiny selection of all the amazing items available right now on Pinup Girl Clothing be sure to check out the redesigned and easy to use website. If you are shopping from within the US there is free ground shipping on all orders over $150. For all international customers you also can get free shipping if you spend $300+ buy using the code : ccfreeair

For more information about the shoes I have featured and alternative colours please check out T.U.K Footwear, they are a brilliant brand with a really great variety of styles, heels heights an patterns.

Thank you to the always amazing Jaimie Nicole Photography for working with me on this shoot and to the owners of the The Tiki Lounge & Bar for letting us use their space. They are located at 327 Swan Street, Richmond Victoria and you can pop in for a cocktail every Friday and Saturday!