The House of Foxy!

Hi all!
This week I'm going to review these two beautiful dresses by UK vintage inspired company The house of foxy
This company makes high-quality vintage inspired garments from the 1920's up to the 1950's.  All garments are made in either Britain or Europe.  On the website you can purchase dresses, tops/blouses, skirts, trousers, knitwear, jackets, jumpsuits, accessories and more.
I have been admiring all the pretties from The House of Foxy for about a couple of years.  I absolutely admire their dresses, clothing etc but the prices are a little bit over my price range.  The two dresses I currently own we're on "sale" at different times, because of this reason I was able to purchase myself a couple of dresses, which are the ones I'm reviewing this week on my blog.

 The first dress by The House of Foxy I'm reviewing is the 1940's Gracie Wrap Dress - Poppy Spray.
 The fabric is made of a 100% viscose.  I just love the colours of the poppies, on the black background.  I'm wearing a size 16 and it's so comfortable to wear throughout the day.  The only thing is that it is a bit big around my bust-line, I decided to pin a brooch on the shirt of the dress, so there's no "gaping" around the bust area.

This dress comes with a matching fabric belt and has a side zip to get in and out of.  I really love how this dress looks so authentic to the 1940's era, with the wrap style, the length and with the shirt collar.
 There are still some sizes left to order and purchase yourself in this exact same dress.

 Accessories Include:
Hat from a local theft store
Earrings from Colette Hayman
Bangles by Splendette
Heels by Bait Footwear

The second dress by The house of foxy I'm reviewing this week is this stunning 1940's Hayworth evening dress - orient print.
The fabric is made of 100% rayon.  I really adore the orient floral print and the sarong style of this dress.  There's a side zip to get in and out of and it comes with a matching fabric belt.  I ended up purchasing a size 16 and it fits like a glove on me.

This dress has a sweetheart neckline and a waterfall sarong skirt that creates, flattering rauching around the tummy area.
Unfortunately for you this exact print is now sold out on The House of foxy website but there are still many other prints and sizes to choose from in this 1940's dress style.

Accessories Include:
Hair-piece from Shazam Pinup Hairflowers
Earrings from Colette Hayman
Bangles by Splendette
Handbag is vintage from a facebook buy/sell/swap group
Shoes by Bait Footwear

These photos were taken by my husband-to-be inside my Mum's home and outside an old building in Maryborough, Queensland.
Next week I'll be featuring two beautiful dresses by UK vintage inspired company The Pretty Dress Company

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry

Vivien of Holloway!

Hi all!
This week I'm going to review these two gorgeous dresses by UK company Vivien of Holloway
This wonderful company has been a favorite of mine now for a number of years.  I currently own a few dresses, some tops and swing trousers by Vivien of Holloway.  I find this vintage inspired company to design and construct well-made garments that are very authentic to the 1940's and 1950's.  I really adore their 1940's inspired pieces the most. All of their garments are made in London.

The first dress I'm featuring for this week's blog post is this beautiful "1940's Tea Day dress in mushroom red", this dress is now sold out on the Vivien of Holloway website.  There are though many other prints and colours to choose from in the Tea Day dress range. I'm wearing the size Large and I find that's it is very comfortable to wear throughout the day.

The fabric is made from a 100% cotton and has a 31 inch A-line skirt.  It has padded shoulders, buttons down the front to get in and out of and side pockets.
The yellow and red mushroom print on the red background is so cute and unique to wear.

Accessories Include:
Red hair-scarf, bangles and brooch by Louella deville boutique
Red belt from another outfit
Yellow hoop earrings by Daisy Jean floral
Red shoes from Bait Footwear

 The second dress by Vivien of Holloway is this purple 1940's "Runaround Sue" dress.  Their are still a number of sizes in this dress available to purchase.  I'm wearing a size 20 and I find it very comfortable to wear and has lots of room to move around in. It is a little bit big around the bust and waist, but I found wearing a belt, gives the dress more shape on my body.
Note:  Vivien of Holloway sizing is quite different to everyday mainstream sizing, so always follow the sizing guide and measurements for each garment. 

This dress is made of a 100% cotton, has a 32 inch A-line skirt. It also has pockets, a hidden zip down the back and a V-neck with a collar.  I just love the three colour ric-rac around the pockets and the neckline.

Accessories Include:
Purple hair-turban by Who's that girl store
Brooch by Erstwilder
Earrings by  Miz Smitten Kitten
Bangles by Louella Deville
Belt from Kmart Australia
Sandals from Big W

These photos were taken by my loving partner at the botanical gardens in Bundaberg, Queensland and in Maryborough, Queensland. 
Next week I'm going to review two outfits by English retro clothing inspired company Freddies of Pinewood

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

1940's Dress!

A few months ago I asked Jenni Porter, she has a store on etsy called Jacks Daughter 
if she could make me a custom-made 1940's style dress.  After messaging back and forth, to decide on what pattern/design I wanted and fabric I liked, this gorgeous dress ended up being the end result as seen in these blog photos!
I love the pink floral and green leaves vintage cotton fabric. Other wonderful features to this dress is the cute little four faux green buttons, down the front and the same little buttons on the ruffled sleeves.  This dress also has a matching fabric detachable belt and a detachable little matching ribbon on the front at the top of the four buttons. It also has a side zip to get in and out of.
If you're after a custom-made one of a kind vintage dress please message Jenni Porter through her  etsy store Jacks Daughter, where you can also find already made up vintage garments including dresses, skirts, blouses, tops, play-suits and overalls to choose and purchase.

The pastel pink, black and green bangles I'm wearing with this dress is from Australian brand Los Flamingo  These are called The Tiki Twist bangles, I love the design and the colours.  They are made of resin and are 12mm in width and 69mm in diameter.  These bangles are available to purchase for $7.00 (Aus) each, plus shipping.  I found these, very lightweight to wear and they are easy to get on and of over my hand and wrist. Other colours are red and pastel blue, I hope to share these colours to on my blog soon in the near future.
Los Flamingo also sell other style bangles and colours,  hoop earrings and cute unique brooches.

Accessories Include:
Pink Sandals are from Bait Footwear
Pink wicker handbag is from Pinup Girl Clothing
Brooch is thrifted
Hair-snood and earrings from Daisy Jean Floral Designs
Hair-flower from Louella-Deville
Pink back-seam stocking by What Katie Did

I would love to own and wear true vintage garments, but my current measurements, my budget and the lack of finding true vintage pieces around my area makes it near impossible for me to wear a true vintage dress or skirt.  That's why personally I prefer vintage reproduction and inspired clothing and to have dresses etc especially custom-made for me.  I also love the option of wearing fabrics and material that also won't fray. tear easy, fall apart in a washing machine and are much easier to look after than vintage fabrics from the 1930's to the 1950's.
What do you prefer to wear true vintage or vintage reproduction/inspired clothing?

In other news I had a little accident at home! On Sunday afternoon I tripped up the stairs and bruised my knee and really hurt my upper back. I think when I tried to stop myself from falling to hard, I must've twisted my body and back at the same time.  I ended up going to see my local GP and I ended up having two days off from work.  I'm okay now though, my back is getting better.  I was disappointed and annoyed with myself, as I was all dressed up in a new outfit and ready to take photos for my blog, I had to cancel these plans and rest up instead.
This weekend, hopefully I can take photos for my blog.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Mary Rose!

I've been wanting to purchase a 1940's inspired dress from Heyday Vintage for a while now.  A couple of months I was able to order the Mary Dress in Deco Rose in Red.
Heyday Vintage specialized in vintage reproduction garments from the 1930's up to the 1950's.  Personally I believe their clothing look and feel like a true vintage piece!
They sell both Women's and Men's clothing, including dresses, skirts, tops and blouses, trousers, jackets, shirts and suits.

The Mary dress is a gorgeous 1940's inspired garment.  I love the white roses and leaves on the red background.  Other features to this dress is the back zipper...Yay! I much prefer back zippers to side zippers in dresses, so much easier to zip up.  It also has small shoulder pads and a pleated V shape neckline.  I ordered size 16 and it fits quite well on my body, even the sleeves are not to tight for my arms.  The material is 100% Matt polyester, and is lightweight and breathable to wear.  Sizing ranges from 6 up to 20, there is only a few sizes left in this print though.  Their are other sizes available in other beautiful prints of the Mary dress.  Currently this dress is available to purchase for £80 or around $135 (Aus) plus shipping.

Accessories Include:
Heels from Bait Footwear
Red wicker handbag from Pinup Girl Clothing
Brooch from Deer Arrow
Rose hair-flower from Daisy Jean Floral Designs
Red back-seam stockings by What Katie Did
Sunglasses by Collectif
Bangle is thrifted
Earrings from a local boutique

I took these photos for my blog at a Japanese gardens, located in Toowoomba, Queensland.  It was such a beautiful place to visit for the first time and take photos there.
There are so many wonderful backdrops to choose from in these gardens, including bamboo trees, bridges, a lake, Cherry blossom Tress (unfortunately weren't in bloom), and other beautiful floral shrubs and trees.  I do hope to visit again in the near future!

 In other news over the weekend on Saturday I went to a rockabilly festival down at Caloundra, Queensland called Beachfest! There was a lot of vintage cars and hot rods to check out, admire and take photos with.  I meet up with a follow pinup friend and we watched the pinup competition together.  On the Sunday I checked out more of the vintage cars and a rockabilly/pinup clothing boutique called Poison Kandy Klothing.  I took photos for my blog, before heading home.
This weekend I plan on having a quiet one at home, I'll probably also take photos again for my blog.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Floral Crown!

I've been wanting a "floral-hair crown" for a while now, after seeing other pinup/vintage inspired ladies wearing floral-hair crowns and really admiring them.
A few months ago at Ballarat Beat (a rockabilly festival) I came across a market store called  Georgie Girl by Sandra and admired all her beautiful unique hair-flower creations. At the time I purchased a few pretties from her.  A couple of months ago I ended up messaging Georgie Girl by Sandra and asking her if she could custom make me a hair-flower crown to wear and feature on my blog.  Thankfully she said yes! It was her first time making a flower crown custom piece!  Sandra ended up creating a wonderful piece and I love it!  She attached pretty little pink, white and yellow flowers onto a solid headband.  Personally, doing it this way the headband felt secured and sat on my head perfectly.
Georgie Girl by Sandra is located in Adelaide, Australia.  I highly recommend on ordering a custom made, hand crafted piece for yourself, whether it's a flower crown, similar to mine or a unique hair-flower creation to wear with your special outfit.

This floral 1940's inspired dress I'm wearing is from a UK brand called Pretty Retro
It's the 40's Tea dress in pink floral. I love the floral print and the 1940's inspired style.  This dress is very lightweight, ideal to wear in spring and summer.  It's made from 100% polyester.  There are not many sizes left in this print, though there are other lovely prints and style dresses to choose from on Pretty Retro's website.
This dress features a gathered bust-line, with a little tie on the sweetheart neckline. It also has cute little sleeves. There are no zips or buttons, you just pull this dress over your head, due to the bias style.  There is no ironing required either! It's such a pretty little summer inspired dress.

Accessories Include:
Robbie Heels from Bait Footwear
Pink wicker handbag from Pinup Girl Clothing
Beaded necklace from Collectif Clothing
Green back-seam stocking by What Katie Did
Bangles are thrifted

I'm finding myself purchasing/ordering more 1940's style dresses at the moment.  Mainly because of the style and cut of the dresses.  Also I don't have to worry about finding and wearing a full/fluffy petticoat underneath.  I admire how 40's style dresses can be very feminine and cute, with the beautiful fabrics, the gorgeous prints and the different cuts and designs.
These style dresses can show more of your curves of, due to the A-line skirt shape. It's then a matter, if you feel comfortable with wearing a 1940's style dress to a 1950's swing skirt dress!

In other news I'm back at work, from having a couple of weeks off and I'm in full-swing being back at work this week. This weekend's actually a three day weekend...yay!  This will be the last long weekend though for quite some time unfortunately. I'm back to working five day a week until my next lot of holidays, hopefully towards the end of October.
This weekend I have plans to go to some antique shops with my Mum and sister and hopefully take some more photos for my blog.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Palm Leaves!

This gorgeous 1940's style dress is from Miss Bamboo UK and is the Palm Court 1940's Dress.
The owner behind the company Miss Bamboo lives and breathes the 1940's and 1950's and her online boutique represents her particular love of glamours American and Pacific style fashions.
The brand Miss Bamboo is high quality 1940's/50's reproduction garments.  You can also purchase, well-known brands such as Trashy Diva, Tatyana and Bernie Dexter, through Miss Bamboo's online store.
The garments include dresses, skirts, tops and blouses and men's shirts just to name a few to order and purchase.

The palm court dress is made from an original 1940's pattern.  The material is made of a light rayon and is very comfortable to wear. It is a shirt style dress, with an a-line skirt. The top half has three black buttons down the center that ends at the waist and is darted in the back for extra back and arm room and movement. I love the green palm leaves and fern print on the black background.
The sizes range from 8 up to 18, I ordered size 16 and it fits my measurements perfectly. The price is £65 ($115 Aus), plus shipping.

Accessories Include:
Black "Robbie" heels from Bait Footwear 
Wicker handbag is thrifted
Brooch from Kmart Australia
Bangle from Tiki Swag 
Earrings from Revere Folie 
Green back-seam stockings by What Katie Did and ordered through  The Nylon Swish

I do enjoy finding locations for my blog photos that match my outfits theme and style, sometimes it can be a little challenging though to find the perfect location.
 For example if it's a tiki/tropical style outfit I'm blogging then it will usually be a beach or a rain-forest type background. If it's a western/country theme outfit than a country style background.  For this particular dress I wanted to have palm leaves and ferns in the background.
I ended up choosing the botanical gardens at Hervey Bay for this blog photo-shoot.
Do you find it easy or hard to find locations for your blog photos, if you're a fashion blogger?

In other news I had a great long weekend, on Saturday I attended a rockabilly festival called Timewarp, my friend and I drove down and spent a few hours there, where we checked out the hot rods and vintage cars, looked at the markets stalls, caught up with some ladies we both knew, watched the pinup competition, my friend actually won the title of "Miss Timewarp" last year, so this year she had to judge the pinup comp.  I also watch my other friends rockabilly band called The Sugarshakers. We both enjoyed it, and there was a huge attendance this year also.
Also over the weekend my family and I had a picnic lunch on the Sunday and then went to an animal sanctuary, where we looked at and interacted with emu's, kangaroos, birds, lizards, an eagle and a camel.  We all had a great afternoon at the sanctuary.
Also I have one day of work to go, then I'm on leave for two weeks...yay!!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo