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!

And the winner is.......

It's now time to announce the winner of the Betty Le Bonbon Competition! I'm running a bit late of this post sorry so I won't dilly dally!

The winner is Dana!!!!

Congratulations kitten! I'll be emailing you shortly with the special discount code! I hope you love your new skirt as much as I adore mine!

CLOSED!!! Betty Le Bonbon Competition!

!!!CLOSED!!!

 

Did you love the circle skirt I featured a little while back from Betty Le Bonbon? Are you dying for one yourself?

Well look no further!

Betty Le Bonbon has offered a prize of $25 to go to any circle skirt of your choice via their webstore!
 

So which skirt will you get?

 Pink and white - $65.00

Purple and white - $65.00

 Red and white tropical print - $60.00

Black and white - $65.00

Or any of the others styles found in the skirt section of the online store.

How can you win?

The Rules

- You have to be a follower of my blog! This is a must as its the only way I can check if you are real. If you have a blogger page, bloglovin or an open id that will work.
- YOU MUST add my CURVES TO KILL PAGE on facebook!
- YOU MUST add Betty Le Bonbon on facebook and state 'Curves to kill sent me' 
- The giveaway begins on now June 13th  and ends June 20th at 11pm EST
- This is open to anyone internationally and within Australia.
- I will pick the winner randomly using a computer generated program.
-  YOU MUST LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS (or I can't contact you) with the  words Enter me as a comment bellow or else I can't count your vote.


You can read my full review and post here

Betty Le Bonbon - Cheek Boutique

Betty Le Bonbon is an Australian based online shop offering something that is very near and dear to me - Circle Skirts for Inbetweenies!! Designing amazing skirts for women with waist sizes 30-42 inches they fill a much needed gap in the market.

With a focus on well-made garments at affordable prices, proudly handmade in Australia they create the most adorable and twirtastic apparel that is a joy to wear, style and even able to be machine washed!

About the skirts:

Betty Le Bonbon skirts have been hand crafted to look beautiful and flattering on all shapes and sizes. The waistband emphasizes the narrowest part of your waist, while the full skirt flows over the hips and derriere, accentuating your curves and giving you that wonderfully feminine silhouette so reminiscent of women of the 50s.

Now that's enough talk lets see a skirt!!!

 Black with white polka dots swing skirt - $65.00

Wheels & Dollbaby Classic Cardigan with Vintage Logo - $135.00

Luichiny Eye Doll Platforms - $89.95

The fact that you can order by your waist size for these skirts means you get a spot on fit. I'm wearing the 33 inch in this style and it is perfect! I opted to go for the black and white style as my first skirt as it will match with everything in my wardrobe. The waist band fits perfectly and I've added my own waist belt to define my shape even more and create that proper 50's silhouette.

The polka dot print just pops and I love how this fabric drapes naturally on its own. Now this is the kind out outfit I would wear out on the town and I would even add petticoat underneath for a little more shape and flair. If you were looking for a more casual way to wear this I'd suggest ballet flats and a cute tank or tee in similar colours, even bobby socks if  you have them!

I adore this skirt and I think I need to start a collection in all the different colours with red and white polka dot being the first on my list.

Althought they focus on 'inbetweenie' sizes they are happy to do custom skirts for bigger/smaller sizes with a 3 week turn around on sizes that fit outside of their range.

While you pick up a super cute skirt you can also get some brilliant accessories from Betty Le Bonbon. I'm loving the brooches and waist belts! 

   

Flamingo Party Brooch - $10

 

   

Red Patent Bow Belt - $14.00

Black Patent Bow Belt - $14.00

To make these deal even sweeter Betty Le Bonbon has created a discount for you my lovely readers!! You can get 15% off storewide until June 30 when you use CURVESTOKILL at the checkout! 

Find Betty Le Bonbon online, on Tumblr and Facebook. 

Thank you to Michael Alesich from Lucky and Rice  for helping me with these shots and freezing with me last week.