Lindybop!

This blog post is about my review on another favorite vintage reproduction brand called Lindybop!

Lindybop are based out of the UK. This brand mostly sell ladies vintage style dresses, skirts, tops and petticoats.
Lindybop are another popular vintage reproduction brand. That sell clothing items for ladies, who are on a budget, but at the same time are well designed.
You can purchase any of they're fashion items from their own actual website which is http://www.lindybop.co.uk/  also from ebay or from most fashion stores and boutiques that sell pinup/vintage/rockabilly inspired fashion clothing items.

I currently own two dresses from this great brand. The first I bought for myself was around 8 months ago from ebay. This particular dress was for sale for a very good price, and I loved the look and style of it.
This dress is called: Grace black swing floral dress.

Grace floral dress

I really love the floral print on the black background, the design, cut and length of this dress.
I also love the bow on the side, and the gathered pleats, falling down from the bow.
This dress is made of a heavy cotton fabric, so it's good to wear in the colder months, whilst wearing a cardigan.

Only downside was this dress was a bit big for me, when I received it in the post. My Mum, kindly offered to alter it for me. So now it does fit better!

Here is myself, styling this lovely dress.

So far I have found Lindybop's clothing to be of a pretty good quality, and a lot of their items are really beautiful and truly do look like vintage inspired clothing.
Their prices range from $40 - $100 for a particular piece of clothing item (depending on where you buy from and if they're is a "sale" on or not).

The next dress I bought for myself was around 3 months ago from Lindybop's actual website, this particular dress was on "sale" for a really good price, plus I love the style and look of it. This dress is called "Jeanette" rocker cotton shirt dress.

I just love the 1950's/rockabilly style of this dress, with the red color, the buttons down the front and the leopard print pockets, collar and sleeves.

It's such a really "cool" looking dress, also the fabric is of a good quality and the top part of this dress is also lined.
Also I have noticed the sleeves on this dress, can be worn two different ways, depending on your taste. Myself personally prefer the sleeves folded over, like the model is wearing on the left.
This dress fits me very well.

Myself personally styling this awesome dress.

Lindybop's sizing I have found somewhat generous, for example the first dress I bought, was a little big for me. Just be really careful if buying online, make sure you measure yourself correctly and go by their measurements.
Apart from that I would highly recommend a Lindybop item of clothing for all you pinup/rockabilly ladies on a budget and want to own a popular vintage reproduction brand dress or skirt.

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo

                                                                                                       

My Weight Loss!

Nearly two years ago now, I made the decision that I really needed to lose some weight! Because some of my clothes I couldn't fit into anymore or were getting to tight to wear, also I was somewhat unfit. Then one day I "willed" myself to see how much I actually do weigh and I wasn't happy at all with what I saw. I then made the decision to really do something about losing some weight.

Me before I started losing weight.

First I started walking around my neighborhood for (20-30 minutes) each day for quite a while, which i did end up losing a few kilo's from. Then I implemented more of a healthy diet - which consisted of eating more fruits, vegetables, salads and less breads/carbs. As well as cutting out most junk foods and takeaway foods from my diet. Doing this I ended up losing around 8 - 10 kilograms. But I still needed to lose another 10 - 12 kilograms to get to my ideal weight goal.

Another of me before my weight loss.

Then I started taking "meal replacement" diet shakes and soups, two times a day for a week on, then the next week I would eat healthy for a couple of months. Plus I also changed my exercise routine of one day I would walk briskly for 30 mins, the next day I would do weight training with my own set of dumb bells. By doing this for a while, I got down to my ideal weight. When I started my weight loss journey, I ended up losing 20 kilograms!

Here I've lost around 8 kilograms.

From losing this weight, I felt more confident and happy with myself, I also felt more healthy, fit and strong.
With my clothing that were too big for me or didn't suit my taste of style anymore I ended up selling or giving away.
 From losing the weight I now love wearing 50's/rockabilly/pinup/vintage inspired outfits!

Myself at my goal weight.

Over the last couple of months though I have put on a few kilograms, because I haven't been as strict on myself with my exercising routine and of eating a healthier diet. But I do want to start walking again and eat less junk food to lose that extra 4-5 kilograms!

Myself wearing an vintage inspired dress

I don't want to get to my heaviest weight Again!!

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo