Blue Belle

I have an addiction and I'm proud of it. What is my addiction you ask? Well I'm 100% addicted to the Dita Von Teese Cardigan from Wheels & Dollbaby. This addiction started in 2011 and will last me for life.

Back in February 2011 I lusted after the Dita Cardigan but was not sure if my ample curves would both suit and fit into the cardigan. I modelled and did a full review on each aspect of this brilliant piece of knitwear and this went viral! Why? Because my curves suited this style perfectly! 

So when the new season colours were announced I set up a photo shoot with the brilliant Shauna Phoon and escaped into the inner city park lands of Melbourne to shoot the stunning new shade - Blue Belle.  

My new blue belle baby arrived encased in a collectible French Armoire illustrated box inspired by the glamorous world of Dita Von Teese.

I absolutely adore the little note from Melanie Greensmith attached to my beautifully wrapped parcel. I always find it hard to rip the custom Wheels & Dollbaby wrapping paper when it arrives. 

The Dita Von Teese Cardigan in Blue Belle - $190.00

Essential Logo Pencil Skirt - $165.00

Belt - NA

Now this time I chose to step outside my usual comfort zone and try new colour that I'd usually not purchase. My fiance gave me the pale pink and black version for Christmas so I choose the pastel blue option for this shoot.

I found it hard to choose a colour at first but the more I looked at the stunning powdered blue shade, with the cream embroidery the more I loved it. It pairs perfectly with my dark red locks and suits pale skin perfectly! 

I am wearing this cardigan in my ideal size which is the 14. I own both 14's and 16's in Wheels & Dollbaby knitwear and I find the 14 fit to be perfect for my measurements. This cardigan has heaps of stretch to it and will fit a size or two up. 

I paired this with my Essential Logo Pencil Skirt also from Wheels & Dollbaby. This skirt will last you a lifetime and will never stretch out of shape. If you want a pencil skirt to pair with everything this is the skirt for you. I wear this style in a size 4 which is a 14.

Now I chose to wear this style as shown via the website with lots of cleavage but I can easily button this cardigan up with no issues or button pops. I have a rather large chest so I have no issues in showing off a little skin with this garment. 

I can't wait to wear this with pale blue and pink floral dresses and skirts and layer over the colder months. I'm very excited such an bold design in a new colour within my wardrobe. It gives me more options when it comes to styling and forces me to take more risks with colour. 

You can find the Pink and Red versions via the online store and be sure to check out the new AW'14 Range Collection 'At Residence, at the Del Rio' which is live and available to purchase right now. I'm currently lusting after these four stunning garments : 

 

 You can find these items via the new collection : AW'14 Range Collection 'At Residence, at the Del Rio'

Dita Cardigan - New Colours!!

The famous 'Dita Cardigan' returns this year in three exciting colours.From the iconic collaboration between Dita Von Teese and Wheels & Dollbaby  - three new exclusive colour ways to add to your collection: FLOSS PINK, WINE RED & BELL BLUE.The Dita Rose Embroidered Cardi is a timeless classic for every glamour girl's wardrobe.

You can pre order your own Dita Cardigan right now! Follow the links below each image and secure yourself one of these amazing new shades.

Fairy Floss Punk - $190

Wine Red - $190

Bell Blue - $190

 

Just a small snippet of my last two Dita Cardigan reviews/shoots. I have both the 14 and the 16 and I find the 14 to be the perfect fit as they are super stretchy. I'll be shooting a new colour way very soon so be sure to check back! 

Oh my Dita!

Today I had the awesome pleasure of meeting the super stunning Dita Von Teese at her Myer lingerie launch!

Dita is down under for two reasons: the launch of her new Myer lingerie range and the the Melbourne Cup where she was one of the faces of Myer, as well as the perfect celebrity judge for "Fashions on the Field" beside the amazing Coco Rocha. So with my Dita Cardigan on and my lips bright red, I headed into Bourke Street Mall and waited ever so patiently with a multitude of admirers.

Wheels & Dollbaby Dita Cardigan  (Sold out) - $190.00

Wheels and Dollbaby Essential Logo Pencil Skirt - $165.00

It was an absolute pleasure to finally meet Dita in person! I was lucky enough to attend her runway show in March 2012 and missed her by moments after the event. Today's meeting made up for this and she is an absolute sweetie. Her amazing dress was completely unique and paired perfectly with her extra long lace gloves, fishnet & pom-pom pumps and her iconic hair and makeup.

I was all smiles today and both this and meeting some of my lovely Instagram followers absolutely made my day.

Plus I could not leave without an autograph for the collection and it's lovely to know that she remembered me and  how to spell my name without any prompting.

My stand out favourites from the new lingerie line available exclusively in Myer stores and online right now has to be the Sheer Witchery styles. These select styles are in sizes 10 to 14 and cups from B to DD or E. These were demonstrated by various sized models at today's launch and looked absolutely fantastic! 

 

Sheer Witchery Balconnet Bra - $64.95

Sheer Witchery G-String - $29.95

 Sheer Witchery Longline Corset - $140.00

Sheer Witchery High Cut Control Brief - $39.95

Now today's event styling called for the iconic Dita Cardigan from Wheels and Dollbaby. I have been featuring this style on my blog since 2011 and absolutely adore the style and fit of this cardigan. Dita's ranges always have a big focus on being able to suit a variety of body shapes and as you can see the they suit curves perfectly. 

In case you have missed my previous posts here are a few images to refresh your mind!

The stunning black and red edition photographed by Jaimie Nicole Photography for my first post featuring Wheels & Dollbaby.

The red and black edition shot earlier this year by the by Shauna Phoon paired with the Essential Logo Skirt. Sadly these styles are sold out online but you can purchase both the Coral and the Pink editions. 

All in all, a fantastic experience with thanks to the good people at Myer.

The Dita Returns for Pre-oder!

My most popular and all time favorite post hast to be when I got the opportunity to shoot and promote the red and black Dita Cardigan from Wheels & Dollbaby!

This one post made headlines in other countries, the images re-posted so many times and have cemented W&DB as one of my favorite brands and fits. For the shoot above I wore a size 14 which seems to be my perfect size for all knitwear from this brand. The post can be found here with a full review.

But now for the news that everyone has been waiting for!!! Pre-orders are now available for not just one but 3 stunning colour was of the Dita Cardigan!!!!!! The new Dita's will be shipped after May 30th.

The Red Dita Cardigan- $190.00

The Pink Dita Cardigan- $190.00

The Coral Dita Cardigan- $190.00

The Dita Cardigan is a wardrobe essential and I wear mine constantly so it's about time I got another colour way right? The stretch and soft knit fabric means I wear the 14 so if you are unsure about fit the 16 can has heaps of stretch and can fit a size up or more! 

I found a few selfies of myself on IG and thought I might share them. Be it daytime or nighttime I love wearing this cardigan and there are so many fun ways to style it! 

Do you have your own W&DB Dita Cardigan and want the chance to win all 3 of the new colours? Well get snapping! I'm going to submit all of mine just incase! 

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!

Torridtastic

I change my style with my mood. Whatever my inspiration is for that day I run with it! I honestly think about clothing far to much, plan outfits a day or a week in advance. Clothing is the a great way of telling the world how you feel about yourself, your body and your life. So when I get a chance to shoot for the blog I can jump from one style to another and play dress ups.

Torrid Red Leopard Cardigan (sold out) - $44.50US
Torrid Black Peplum Pencil Skirt - $38.50US
Shoes and tank old items in my wardrobe.

Leopard print cardigan - a given for me. I have a entire section devoted to leopard in my wardrobe now and I add to it constantly. I love the vibrant red of this cardigan and how much it pops against black. I'm wearing a size 0 and it is very stretchy and comfortable. This can accommodate a size or two up if you like a snug fit.

Now I was dying to try out this skirt. I know some curvier girls are wary of items that make your hips more pronounced or larger but I actually love the extra ruffle on the top of this skirt. I chose to wear a black tank to make it look more like a cute little black dress. This is also a size 0 but the fabric is so stretchy it will fit a two sizes up also. I think someone with even more curves than me would rock this so much more!

Torrid Floral Chiffon Long Sleeve Dress (sold out) - $64.50US
Brown Braided Rope Belt (sold out) - $19.50US

Although these items are sold out you can find heaps of brown belts here and there are two brilliant new prints in this style dress. They are next on my wishlist!

Black Ditsy Chiffon Dress - $64.50US

Black Chiffon Dress - $64.50US

The best summer dress I've ever owned! I never thought I could wear brown floral but this dress changed my mind. The floaty fabric is perfect for the warm summer days we are currently having and the sleeves are so pretty. This dress comes with a skinny dark brown almost plum waist belt but I prefer to wear a thicker belt with this style dress. I will have to sew a tiny stitch in the bust as my bra pops through every now and then.

I forgot to bring my Torrid wedges that work perfectly with this dress so I had to wear my trusty black pumps! I'm so annoyed though as these wedges are the perfect pair of shoes to wear with this dress all summer.

Lena Camel Brown Strap Wedge - $29.98US

I will show these off in a shoot in the new year but I just wanted a little about them now. I ordered a size 9 but I usually wear a 10. These are wide width so I had to size down to fit my standard width foot. They are very comfortable, great height and the colour is even better in reality. There are heaps of noticed on the ankle strap also to accommodate a variety of ankle widths.

These shots were taken by the wonderful Michelle Grace Hunder Photography. I can't wait to work with her again in 2012!