Starlet Fever

A new label has burst into the curvy Australian market providing vintage inspired women's clothing designed and manufactured in Australia. Creating amazing silhouettes for women with curves to kill and giving women the styles that are both classy and sexy.


Starlet lives by the motto - "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" which means you won't find these designs in a mall or outlet store and this is one of the main reasons I love them! With a focus on quality fabrics, flawless tailoring and stunning prints the outfit options are endless as they stock both skirts, blouses, tops, tailored pants and more formal dresses.

I first noticed Starlet Fever through the ever so stunning Stefania Ferrario who is the face and body for their first look book. Shot in a stunning retro cinema location this bold and brilliant set of images made my heart flutter and I could not wait to see what the full range looked like. Starlet Fever's size range is from 8 to 18 and with each listed item you will find a full size chart and specific measurements for each model shown. I love this feature as it gives you more of a specific idea of fit.

 

Outfit 1 : 

Marie Day Dress Black Floral - $170.00 AUD

A figure hugging bombshell styled floral dress designed for women with curves in all the right places. The perfect style for an hourglass shape as it highlights all your best features. The stunning floral fabric makes this the perfect evening dress or special occasion outfit. 

Outfit 2 : 

Olive Sleeveless Top Leopard - $105.00 AUD

Claudine Pants Black - $150.00 AUD

Effortless chic is the first description that pops into mind when looking at this perfectly paired outfit. Super flattering high waisted black pants with a pop of leopard print on top. The perfect day to night time outfit as you could pair this with flats to shop then slip into a pair of killer heels and head out for the evening.

  

Outfit 1 :

Antoinette Blouse White / Navy - $165.00 AUD

Claudine Pants Indigo - $150.00 AUD

Number 1 on my lust list from Starlet Fever has to be the Antoinette Blouse! I'm a sucker for a 1940's style blouse and the bust flattering style means that I don't have to compromise with fit. I adore shirts this for both work or play and I love how this looks both with a wiggle skirt or with the brilliant Claudine pants. The Claudine pant comes in Black, Black Pinstripe, Navy and Red and is a core style for any vintage lovers wardrobe. The high waist focusing on all the little details insures a great flattering fit and each outfit highlights your waist. The number one thing I look for when shopping. 

Outfit 2 : 

Marie Day Dress Maroon - $170.00 AUD

Another version of the Marie Day dress but this time in a solid Maroon colour. While I adore the floral version there is something so very lush and old Hollywood glam about the rich Maroon fabric used in this dress. The outfit is completed perfectly with retro styled accessories and I love how the fabric colour pairs with the white fur. 

   

Outfit 1 :

Delphine Short Sleeve Blouse Fuchsia - $145.00 AUD

Adelaide Skirt Black Floral - $120.00 AUD

Starlet Fever also offer a huge selection of wiggle skirts! With a selection of fabrics to take you right through the year the Adelaide in black floral is the perfect skirt for Spring/Summer. If you are a curvy woman the one item you need above all in your collection is the perfect wiggle skirt. I've search for years and I've tested them all. While I still need to test these I can say after seeing Stefania wearing these styles that they are a proper fit and focus on the tailoring aspect not just the fabric. This floral style is a great number for work or cocktails and can be paired with items like the Delphine top for a more work appropriate look. A low cut top for evening wear or even a simple black tank and flats for summer day time wear. 

I love the bright pop of colour that comes with the Delphine top and this like many of the tops available comes in multiple colour ways.

Outfit 2 : 

Olive 3/4 Sleeve Top Black - $130.00 AUD

Laverne Skirt Rust / Black - $190.00 AUD

Second on my lust list - This outfit! There is something so effortlessly stunning about a perfectly created scoop neck 3/4 sleeve top when paired with a woolen pencil skirt. I've been hunting high and low for tops like this and I'm so excited to be able to photograph both of these items next month!! Yes you'd be getting a full review of my stand out favourite items from their range! 

I'm also loving the woolen plaid print as I've never owned anything in this colour way before. The styling options are endless and I can't wait to create a full winter look with these items. 

 

Outfit 1 :

Eleanor Dress High Risk Red - $220.00 AUD

Every woman needs a little black dress but every woman also needs a little red dress that when worn will knock everyone socks off! High risk? Yes, a high risk of getting you noticed for all of the best reasons. Curve hugging and simply stunning without showing too much skin, the Eleanor dress is for a really special occasion as it will give you amazing shape and make you stand out in the crowd. This dress is bold enough to only need an amazing pair of heels and a stunning brooch to complete the whole look. 

Outfit 2 : 

Wilhelmina Gown Ivory Print - $390.00 AUD

Finally we have the Wilhelmina Gown in a stunning Ivory print. This gown is a classic 50's shape swing dress made 100% silk is awe inspiring and luxury at it's finest. The Wilhelmina is the signature style from from Starlet Fever and is that quintessential formal gown for any vintage lovers. The boat neck and low v shaped back makes this style perfect for all body shapes and sizes. So if you have curves or not you will look amazing in this dress!

It's so great to see a vintage inspired brand that has such a focus on fit, tailoring and creating luxury products all made here in Australia. I will be shooting and reviewing a few of favourite styles next month so be sure to come back and see all of the fit details. I only hope I can look as amazing as Stefania does in these! All images shown were taken by Cupcake Photography and I'm in love with their style. Here's hoping we can work together one day!

Hello Petals

Happy New Year my lovelies!!!

I hope you have all had a brilliant and safe holiday season. 2014 brings with it a whirlwind of positivity and I can't wait to see what this year holds for me and for those I love.

To bring in the new year with a bang, I thought I'd share my latest photo for Parody Petals and link you guys to the best hair flowers on the planet. So sit back and have a little window shop as this is a rather photo packed post!

Side Button Lace Trim Pinup Black Pencil Skirt - $35.00 

Possibly the best skirt I've worn/modeled in months! I'm head over heels for this high waisted black wiggle style. It fits like a second skin in a size Large and will give a little over time. I adore the button features as well as they side split that shows off my tattoo perfectly. 

An awesome wiggle skirt will give you a very curvy rump and this one fits my ample toosh perfectly!

 I loved this skirt so much I purchased it shortly after this shoot as I can't live without such a perfect pinup staple. This style is also available in grey with black accents and at $35 why not have both?

Extra Large Red Black Lace Flower Rose Hair Clip - $29.99

I have a huge soft spot for beautiful hand crafted hair flowers and the moment I saw this stunning red rose I knew it was leaving with me. The lace details on each petal really make this flower pop and I've not seen this mixtures of textures before. 

I loved this rose so much, I purchased the Black Sequin version with my next order. I've currently got my eye on the Purple and Dot Lace Flower and I'm sure any other style that will be released I'll snap up asap.

Parody Petals also offer custom hair flowers so if you like this style or the black and want polka dot fabric or a different look they can help.

They also offer a great selection of pill box hats! Here are a few of the ones I modeled.

Beige Skull & Rose Birdcage Net Pillbox Hat - $69.99

Now I've always been a fan of Pill Box hats but I've never really worn them until last year and I find they so fun to style with. Be it worn on the side with a huge victory roll, in the middle for an Alston Jackie O look or with a mass of curls they are a brilliant accessory. 

Fine Polka Dot Net Lace Pillbox Hat - $69.99

My stand out favourite from the all the styles online right now has to be the fine polka dot style. Mixing my favorite print, netting and a super cute bow, this style will match so many items in my wardrobe. 

I usually wear this style on the side but after seeing all of these images I'm really loving the Jackie O style of wearing the hat. These are my stand out favourites from the store but you can find these and more accessories online right now. 

Mini Face Veil Extra Large Red Rose Rockabilly Polka Dot Fascinator - $59.99

This could be my ultimate accessory! A mixture of my favorite flower style, polka dots and a net veil. This is that stand alone accessory for special occasions and I would love to get this in my collection as soon as possible.

Parody Petals also sells a huge range of corsets. This style is not online yet but I wanted to share the image with you anyway because corsets and curves are perfectly paired. You can find the whole range of corsets available here. I've also made a request that the next shoot we do has to be full of corsets, so watch out guys! It will be boobtastic! 

I did my own makeup on this shoot and I need to tell you guys about a product I'm going nutty for at the moment. 

I was gifted the new Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation to try out from Coty. I was given a choice of colours (there are 8 in total) and I went for Ivory and True Ivory. The 103 True Ivory is the most perfect match I've found in years and the mousse texture blends wonderfully. 

I wear two styles of foundation regularly. I like my thin almost barely there variety for day time and a thicker and long lasting style for photo shoots and night time. The Stay Matte style is perfect for shooting, reflects light in all the right ways and looks great on camera. This style also lives up to it's long lasting promise and stays on your skin without breaking apart. 

If you are looking to try a new foundation I highly recommend this Stay Matte style paired with my favourite Rimmel Stay Matte powder. 

Va Va Voom!

I am forever on the look out for the perfect pencil and boobie top. I'm a big hipped, big busted girl who is not afraid to show what I was blessed with and I love finding amazing garments to share with you guys.

This post is a mixture of both Sourpuss Clothing and GetWaisted items and I will be providing links to both.

First I have to start with my new favorite top :

Sourpuss Va Va Voom Skirt Black & White Polkadot Top - 39.90€
 (currently the only place I can find all sizes and colours of this top)
Sourpuss Through The Heart Skirt - $40.00
Iron Fist

Now I was sent two of the Va Va Voom tops and this specific style is an XL. The fabric is soft silky and a dream to wear. The design also makes your bust look BRILLIANT! This is THE boobie top. I would rather this was a size large as it's a little loose but I still adore it more than any other top in my wardrobe. From the small cap sleeve to the gathered bust it is really the most amazing top. 

Paired perfectly with the Through The Heart skirt. This high waisted stretch pencil skirt (worn here in the XL) is a short and sexy little number. I'm a huge fan of the high waisted skirt but until this style I'd never contemplated the front split. This is a perfect fit and really hugs my curves but the outer edge of the split  does tend to pop out a little. I'm not bothered at all by this as the fabric show beneath is an adorable matching polka dot. The split ads a little more sexy to the style in my opinion.

I showed sneak peaks of both this top and the other colour way on Instagram and I have never had so many compliments! It is honestly the best top for my body shape and I think Sourpuss really need to create more prints, more plain colours and even sleeved options of this top.

I'm also wearing my Debstar Design Tiki necklace with this outfit which matches perfectly with the location.

Tiki Necklace - $25.00

Sourpuss Va Va Voom Top in Black - 39.90€
Get Waisted I Heart Marvel Skirt - $50.99

My second favorite of the Va Va Voom tops as everyone needs a plain black brilliant top. This style is the perfect fit in a Large. If you can't tell by the previous few paragraph's I'm totally smitten for these tops! 

Paired with my new favorite pencil skirt created by the awesomely talented Get Waisted! I'm a huge Marvel fan and have this print on everything from my knickers to my pjs. So when I saw this hip hugging Marvel skirt it had to be mine. The design is simple yet so awesome. Made from a super stretchy fabric (I ordered the Large) it has an elastic waist which I chose to hide beneath one of my favorite waist belts.

It's bright, figure hugging and holds in your tummy. This skirt will make you stand out for all the right reasons and is definitely a conversation starter. This skirt is for the very brave as it is super skin tight and really emphasizes your shape. I feel like a million dollars in this outfit! 

What better to pair this bright superhero filled skirt with than the always perfect VAN ESSA Pump from Luichiny in Cobalt Blue - $89.95. This style is my stand out favorite from Luichiny. From the huge high heel, the really comfortable platform and the adorable bow peep toe combo it really is the my ultimate shoe. I will one day own every colour and style from Luichiny, they are the BEST in footwear in my mind. 

Many thanks to my amazing photographers at http://www.robinelk.com/ these two brilliant people just rock my socks off and I always adore working with them. 

Also a huge thank you to the brilliant people at The LuWOW  who let me shoots once again in their amazing venue. If you live in Melbourne or visit Melbourne you must get to LuWOW at 62-70 Johnston Street Fitzroy. This venue is not only amazing visually but they have brilliant shows, epic cocktails and the loveliest staff. Plus they have a dinosaur - how cool is that!!! I might have hugged him like crazy after these shots were snapped. 

 

Haunted Housewife Dress Review & Sneak Peak

I waited so many months for this dress all the way back to August when I showed the Fall/Spring preview so when I got word that it was online I bought it asap. I had been hunting for the last year for the most perfect shirt/swing dress and what luck Micheline Pitt had already created it.

This my lovely readers is now my favorite dress in my closet!

The Haunted House-wife Dress in Black Stretch Sateen with White Piping and white skull buttons - Could this be any more perfect? I am wearing an XL (sizes come in XS-2X) and its a perfect fit! It fits snugly but still has a little give. The arms are very fitted and have a small amount of stretch. If you own the Doris Top in an XL you will fit just like me in this dress. This dress is also made in Red with Black piping!

Skull Button Detail

It fits like a glove and really makes you feel fantastic, I've worn this out a few times and even on Christmas day, the full skirt cam in handy when I pigged out!

It actually comes with a matching belt but I'm not a fan of skinnier belts with my waist line so I took one of the many black belts I have from my other Pinup Girl Clothing dresses and I think it goes perfectly.

Teamed up with my Glamor Guts Pumps from Iron Fist Australia $112AU which I think match perfectly.

I also can't control my urge to twirl when I'm wearing this stunning dress.

I only got this a week before Christmas but sadly they have all sold out in both colours black and red. But if you add yourself to the waitlist they will email you as soon as they get more stock in. Myself and so many other girls were watching Pinup Girl Clothing's facebook page so we all snatched them up very fast.

Though sadly this dress has sold out you can add yourself to the waitlist so you can snap this dress up as soon as it returns. They also offer two other dresses that have a simular style that I adore just as much as this design.

The Birdie Dress :

in Royal Blue $118US



in Peacock Print $118US

Today Pinup Girl Girl clothing uploaded a sneak peak of new styles that will be arriving by the end of the month here is a sneak peak :

The Audrey Skirt in black and pink, I've been looking everywhere for a good swing/circle skirt so I can't wait for this to come out. This is teamed up with the Pinup Couture Boat Neck Top.

The Pinup Couture Gia Top - Wardrobe staple in lots of colour choices, I love the white and red most of all. Perfecly paired with the Pinup Couture Pencil Skirt in Black & White Pin Dot Sateen

The Doris Top - I can't put into words how amazing the fit is on this stunning item. Now a new colour to add to the collection, green always wins me over. Pinup Couture Pencil Skirt in Black Cherry Sateen is also super cute, i'm not a fan of cherries but it matches perfectly with the new doris top.

Thank you to my blog photographer Micheal Alesich from Lucky & Rice.

Summer Style

Now that Melbourne is seems to have finally figured out its summer time I'm thinking about what I want to add to my wardrobe over the next few months. Pieces that can work with both through the scorching heat we will have and then move into Autumn.

While web window shopping I've found the following.

ASOS Sheer Pocket Shirt Dress £25.00

I want to wear this over all my black jeans and shorts with big chunky heels

ASOS Jersey Pencil Skirt £20.00

Simple wardrobe staple that can be worn with anything! This also comes in a brown shade

Petite heart pussybow blouse £29.50

This summer I'm made about sheer light weight tops, this is a very sweet print and I love the features pussy bow.

Back in Black Denim Skirt from 17Sundays $89.95

I've never owned a denim skirt so this year I will invest in one. 17 Sundays is a new Australian plus size label who I will be reviewing in he future so look out for my updates.

Alisi Nadia Black 1 Piece $179.00

I have 3 swimsuits but none of them are black - shock horror! This one piece I have been lusting over for a long time now. Its perfect for any curvy woman who does not want to show her arms while swimming. I would also team this up with high waisted jeans and shorts and wear this as a bodysuit.

I can't forget some vital and very cute accessories as well.

Top Shop Premium Black Leather Five Buckle Corset Belt £40.00 and 2 Ball Chiffon Bangles £8.25

Dorothy Perkins Khaki loop through waist belt £4.00

I need to add other colour belts to my collection as I want to to mix and match with lighter floral's and more earthy tones. This belt is perfect for that and so cheap!

What's your summer style? What will you be wearing over this these oh so hot months we have coming up?