Danger on the Dead Sea

For this spooky season Dangerfield has given us some of the cutest and most lusted after prints and styles. Bringing back the beloved label Black Friday and releasing some amazing Halloween and horror themed prints in both the Dangerfield main range and Revival.

Being mad about all things creepy I wanted to snap up and shoot everything but for this I focused on my top 3 items for Halloween.

Deliciously Fly Dress - $88.00

Do Us Part Cardigan - $88.00

Audrey II Little Shop of Horrors hair clip from Fancy Fruits - $42.00

One of my favourite musical/horror/comedies has to be Little Shop of Horrors and when I saw the samples for this season I was instantly in love with the Deliciously Fly Dress. Why looks like an adorable spring floral print is actually covered adorable little venus fly traps!! My blind blew when I saw this print and I knew that moment or day it was released would be the day it was in my hot little hands.





This super lightweight (you'll wear this all the way through summer and even the cooler months with tights and layers) swing dress with a fitted bust, sweetheart neckline and a fully lined skirt. This style is a little shorter than my other Dangerfield frocks but I think due to the warmer season it's time to show a little more of my pins.  

I'm wearing each dress in my usual size 18 at DF and the fit is spot on. Fitted in all the right places and super flowy around my hips. This style bust as first can feel a little tight on your bust it gives for the moment you slip into it and really molds to your shape.



For this review/shoot I actually wanted to show you how versatile the cardigans available in store are so I chose to pair both looks with the Do Us Part cardigan in pale pink. Never did I think I'd rock pink but this past year I've really started to love the soft pale shades and this cardigan currently rocks my socks off.

Featuring Frankenstein on one lapel and a scroll with the worlds 'Do Us Part' which is perfect for any universal monsters horror lover. I'm wearing the cardigan in a size 16 and I find that size fits me perfectly in all knitwear.



When you have an amazing Venus Flytrap dress you need the best accessories to match and after a little searching I found the beautiful creations of Fancy Fruits on Etsy. Her tiki and retro styled Audrey II hair accessories are out of this world and the fine details on each piece make my little black horror loving heart sing.



I opted for mainly green style flower paired with the iconic Audrey II and with my hair and this out fit it's the perfect match. That much so I'll be using it in another photo shoot this weekend with the same theme. I'm crazy for it!! The amount of effort and handmade brilliance that went into this piece just blows me away and I can't help but put even more of her pieces on my lust list. I'll go into more detail on my next post but you can get flowers, sculptures, head bands, Disney mouse ears and more!



Dead Sea Dress - $88.00

Do Us Part Cardigan - $88.00

My next look was a must have as I'm so very in love with the shape and fit of the Dead Sea Dress. On my first Dangerfield review I showed you guys the Fruit Bat Dress and since then I've been living in it. I have had some issues with tightness on the sleeve so for this style as I know I'm going to be wearing it all summer I just removed the sleeves. Another fabric version of this dress has just hit the store for summer and I'll be going sleeveless for that style as well.



In an 18 this is comfortable, super roomy around the waist and bust and really flatters and slims your middle section. Even on my bad days this style makes me feel damn good about myself.



Now lets focus on that print. I've always loved sea horses but now I'm smitten with the seahorse skeleton visual. It's such a strong shape and looks amazing on the black cotton and a nice change from the generic spooky skeleton. I will always by this dress as the fit is perfection and I need one a day for work.



Again I've paired the Do Us Part cardigan with this frock and I really love it when matched with black and white, it just pops that little bit more. You can also snap up a men's shirt in this print so you and your love can match.

There are so many options available in store and online so don't miss out on this seasons spooky goodies.

Tattoos and Fishnet

Recently I have fallen head over heels for two amazing items at Pinup Girl Clothing. I've been dreaming up outfits and styling ideas, thinking of what accessories would suit them perfectly and if they would rock my curves in all the right ways.

Well I finally got my hands on my two most lusted after pieces and they are just as amazing as I expected them to be! Usually when styling myself I tend to go for one style or theme but for these items I went in two directions and both suit me to a T. Giving into my true gothic roots and my love for skater style dresses.

Hotrod Honey Swing Dress in Tattoo Print by Deadly Dames - $128.00
Bordello TEEZE-11 High Heel Black Velvet Platform Pump - $98.00

As a huge fan of the Hotrod Honey wiggle dress I knew the moment they announced swing skirted style I'd be absolutely smitten. When I slipped into this dress for the first time I knew I needed each and every print and future colour options. Words can't explain just how comfortable and amazing I feel in this dress.

My go to style dress is a skater on most casual days. This is a more up market pinup version, perfectly constructed with high quality stretch cotton. The fabric is covered with a unique and super cute tattoo print designed by the always amazing Micheline Pitt. Micheline creates the most amazing prints for both her range an the Pinup Couture range and I love he illustration style and influences.

While I wear the wiggle dress in a size Large I opted for an XL for this specific style so that my giant bustline would not warp the print and it's spot on. I could use Large for tighter fit but prints such as these I think it's best not to size down. The fabric is super stretchy and great for both the coolest part of the year as well as spring and autumn. This style comes with a faux leather thick waist belt that suits the print perfectly and I love how with each dress my waist belt collection grows!

I paired this style with a simple black petticoat but as you can see I might need a shorter one as it popped out from bellow! I do love the ruffles showing so I have absolutely no issues and the length of the dress is perfect for my height. The great thing about this style is that you can wear it with flats and no petticoat during the day then add a killer pair of heels and a moto jacket for a night out.

Hotrod Honey Swing Dress in Skull Print by Deadly Dames - $128.00

Hotrod Honey Swing Dress in Venus Flytrap Print by Deadly Dames - $128.00

I honestly can't wait to get a full set of these dresses as I will live in them! Currently they have these two other amazing prints and I need them both in my life asap. I've put myself on the waitlist for both of these prints and I'm crossing my fingers and toes that they original wiggle stripe print in red and yellow are released as a new colour way next season.

Vintage Goth Pinup Capsule Collection - Lilith Bustle Fishnet Jacket by Laura Byrnes - $200.00

I don't think I've wanted a jacket as much as I have the Lilith. A completely unique and intricately designed fashion masterpiece the Lilith Bustle Fishnet jacket is hands down the most stunning item in my wardrobe right now. I would have killed for a jacket like this at the height of my gothic years and having it in my collection now fuels my love for all things black and I adore styling outfits with it.

Now the Lilith is a limited edition piece so if you love it don't miss your chance to own a little piece of fashion history - yes I said it! Laura you will go down in fashion history for this piece! I'm wearing an XL and it's roomy without being too big for me, has space and movement in the bust and waist and although it's made from a non stretch fishnet plastic tulle it's amazingly comfortable.

What I love most about this bustle jacket is how the tulle sits and keeps it's shape, you can fold the fabric over, pack it into a suitcase and when you take it out it will still keep it's amazing shape. Lilith hugs my curves perfectly and the full skirted bottom create the perfect amount of drama. I paired this with my beloved Deadly Dames Kinky Box skirt in Fetish print but the styling possibilities are endless. I originally wanted this to shoot with the Gilda Gown in black but I got this a little later. Imagine how amazing this would be paired with a full length body hugging gown in deep red or an amazing emerald green wiggle dress.

I loved this style so much I used in in two photo shoots! I wanted to show the stunning style paired with colour and in a natural location as shown above and photographed by my brilliant girl Brooke Orchard! But I also wanted to use it for a strong, studio based black and white shoot. So I teamed up with Rom Anthonis and created these darker studio shots.

The thing I love most is how versatile the jacket is for such a unique piece. I've paired it with both a bright swing skirt and high waisted disco pants and everything works perfectly. I can't wait to continue creating amazing outfits with this piece!