Hair and Makeup Vanity!

I saw this gorgeous dress, in one of the rockabilly market stores down at Ballarat Beat, for a good price, I just had to try this beauty on in my size! This dress is called Vanity by Banned Apparel.  It fits very well on me, has it does have a bit of stretch to it.  This dress is made from 97% cotton and 3% elastane.
You can find this exact dress on Poison Kandy Klothing for $74.80 (Aus) ranging from sizes XS to XL. Poison Kandy Klothing do ship Australian and worldwide.

This dress has many great features, a sweetheart neckline, short-capped sleeves, a side zip, two-front pockets and a box pleated skirt. There is also a cute little peep-hole in the back with a button.
Though my favorite part to this dress has to be the colours of black, red and blue and the bottom border print.  With the ladies getting all dolled up, doing their makeup, hair and getting dressed. I also love the makeup print of the perfume, lipstick, mascara, powder etc.
It's such a very stylish dress!

Accessories Include:
Shoes from Bait Footwear
Red wicker bag from Pinup Girl Clothing
Red-hoop earrings from Revere Folie
"Eve" Brooch from Deer Arrow

The white hair-flowers I'm wearing are from Shazam Pinup Hair Flowers these are the white delphinium clip. I'm actually wearing two in my hair. These small hair-flowers sit on an alligator clip, I do find these clips do pull my a little, whilst trying to place the flower/s where I want them to sit exactly.  These hair-flowers retails for £6 each, plus shipping costs.

In other news where I live in Queensland, we've been getting a lot of rain and there is more to come over the next couple of days!  Around a day ago there was a Tropical Cyclone that stuck up North Queensland, now we experiencing all the rain from this ex-cyclone.
There has been no damage in the town I live in though, as the Cyclone hit towns/Islands that are hours away from where I live.
There was quite a bit of destruction up north with tress knocked over, some houses/businesses and boats damaged with the terrible high-powered winds.  
Also this weekend I hoped to take photos for my blog with a vintage car, but I may have to put that on hold, if it's going to be really wet this weekend!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

In The Tropics!

I saw this stunning dress come up on sale for a really great price a couple of months ago on Zulily
naturally I purchased one straight away in my size!  It's called Laura Brynes California Alfreda Dress in Hawaiian Baton Rouge Floral print by Pinup Girl Clothing.  You can still purchase this exact dress through Pinup Girl Clothing it currently retails for $140.00 (US) and ranges from sizes XS right up to 4X.

I love the print and colours to this dress, when I first saw this dress online I thought the leaves were more of a yellow colour. To my surprise, when I opened up my package I saw that the leaves on it were actually a lime green!  I also love the purple flowers scattered over this dress and the bust line.
This dress is made from a heavy cotton fabric and has hidden lipstick pockets.  It also has a full-swing skirt, a back zip and short cap sleeves.  Along with the tropical inspired print the bust design is visually stunning and really suits this style of dress so well.

Accessories Include:
Wicker purse thrifted
Gold sandals from Lotta from Stockholm
Hibiscus hair-flower from Soda Sweethearts
Tucan Brooch from Erstwilder
Tiki bangles from various boutiques
Earrings from Revere Folie
Fan and sunglasses were gifted to me

 This week's blog photos were taken at a nursery and parklands in Queensland called Bamboo Land
I have taken photos previously here for my blog before, I knew it would make a great backdrop for this dress and blog photos.  Even though it was late in the afternoon, it was so hot and humid trying to take these photos.  That's living in the Queensland tropics throughout summer though!

 In other news I'm now home from visiting Ballarat, Victoria and checking out Ballarat Beat
I had a great few days down there, my Mum, sister and I stayed in a three bedroom cute little house for four nights.
 We checked out some vintage/antique stores where I scored a couple of beautiful vintage hats, we went out for lunch and dinner at a couple of lovely cafes, went on a tram ride and Mum took blog photos of me at the local botanical gardens that I shall share on my blog next week.
At the Ballarat Beat rockabilly festival on the Saturday - Mum, my sister and myself looked around the market stalls, I ended up purchasing a few goodies for myself including a cute wicker basket, a hair-flower and a pair of vintage earrings.  Then we sat and watched the Pinup competition for a couple of hours, that was quite different as it had several categories including Miss Classique to Miss Geekabilly to Mr Ballarat Beat and more.
On Sunday I went on my own to Ballarat Beat (my Mum and sister didn't want to come, as it's not really there thing).  I checked out the vintage cars, brought a few more goodies for myself including a dress, a necklace and another pair of earrings. I also meet a few ladies that I'd been following on instagram for a while.  Meeting people you follow on social media can be a little strange but amazing at the same time!
All in all I don't know if I would attend Ballarat Beat again as there are so many fun rockabilly/pinup festivals right here where I live in Queensland, but I'm happy that I did up attending and checking out Ballarat Beat for myself!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Purple Floral!

Recently I asked Kristen from Dickybird Dresses to custom-make me a dress.  I wanted a summer vintage style dress, with buttons down the back and thin-straps to tie up on the shoulders. After a few messages back and forward to each other, regarding exactly what I wanted, the fabric print and giving Kristen my measurements, this is the end result!  I'm very happy with this dress I love the purple floral print and the purple trim on the waist, neck-line, shoulders and pockets.  The back has tiny white buttons and a small zipper at the end to get in and out of. I do require someone to help me with doing up the back buttons though. This beautiful print is vintage up-cycled cotton fabric. I wore a white petticoat under this dress to give it more structure and shape.

I have previously blogged another dress by Dickybird Dresses here is the link: Floral Garden
Kristen and her business Dickybird Dresses are located in Queensland, Australia.  I love how she custom makes garments from vintage and up-circled fabrics, it's such a great idea to give a frock a  more of a vintage touch to it and to have something that is unique one off design.  I highly recommend on ordering a dress from Dickybird Dresses, as Kristen is very prompt at answering messages and creating a special piece just for you!  I have received wonderful service from her on both occasions and I hope to have something made for me again in the near future!

Accessories Include:
Sandals from Bait Footwear 
Wicker handbag from Pinup Girl Clothing 
Earrings from Revere Folie 
Bangle thrifted
White hat from Target Australia

This week's blog photos were taken out in backyard garden.  A long side the purple Geisha Girl and the lavender crepe myrtle.  I knew this backdrop would look lovely with this gorgeous dress!

In other news I'm now on a week's leave from work.  Thursday morning Mum, my sister and myself fly out from Brisbane, Queensland down to Melbourne, Victoria for a few days.  We're staying in Ballarat, Victoria, I'm wanting to attend a rockabilly festival there called Ballarat Beat, also we want to check out some vintage shops.  I also hope to take some blog photos as well.
I'm half-way packed, I just need to pack my makeup and toiletries in my suitcase.
Next week I'll let you know how the festival/holiday went!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Beautiful Gardens!

Around two to three months ago, I spotted this gorgeous floral dress and purchased it from my local vintage inspired clothing boutique called Cherry Tree Lane Fashion
The price tag was only $60 (Aus) so I knew I had to own this dress and add it to my growing collection of vintage inspired clothing!
Another bonus it fitted me so perfectly, when I tried it on for the first time.
This dress is by Hell Bunny and is called Roslyn  floral dress.

The blue and pink flowers set amongst the greenery on the grey background, is such a beautiful print.  The bodice has a gathered bust, with two cute little bows, above and below the bust line. It also has wide shoulder straps, a hidden back zipper, a wide waist band and the skirt is gathered and is fully lined.
This dress is made from 100% polyester.  It's very light and cool to wear in the Spring/Summer months.  As I wanted this dress to have more of a "1940's feel to it", I choose not to wear a petticoat underneath, plus personally I find this dress style doesn't suit a full petticoat.
Some website like Cats Like Us and Unique Vintage
have this dress currently in stock to purchase.

Accessories Include:
Shoes from Bait Footwear 
Blue hair-flower and pink-glitter hoop earrings from Daisy Jean Floral 
Bracelet was gifted to me.

 

This weeks blog photos were take a few weeks ago, at the most beautiful gardens and private home called Vintage Rose Cottage 

The lovely couple that owns and looks after the gardens and cottage, open their property to the public every Tuesday and the last weekend of the month.  Guests are welcome to view and enjoy the lovely gardens.

Vintage Rose Cottage is located at a rural town in Queensland called Bauple. 

In other news I had a quiet weekend of catching up on some housework and staying at home.

This weekend I plan to go up to Bundaberg, Queensland to see family and catch up with Miss Vera Vamp (Michelle) I haven't seen her in a while, so will be good to catch up again! Hopefully we will be taking blog photos as well.

I've also booked accommodation, flights and car-hire for next year in February, as I want to attend a big rockabilly festival in Ballarat, Victoria called Ballarat Beat.  My Mum and sister are also coming with me so we can all have a little holiday together!

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo