Japanese Gardens!

 

Hi all!

My husband and I had a lovely weekend away at Coolum Beach in Queensland.   We checked out the beach, enjoyed a lovely spa bath together, went for a walk and my husband took some photos of me for an upcoming blog post!

This weekend, we will probably have a quiet one. We need to our grocery shopping and will have to probably clean up our unit again.

For this week's blog post I'm reviewing this gorgeous dress by Australian vintage inspired clothing company Retrospec'd

It's called Evita Japanese Garden, sizes range from 6 up to 18 with many sizes still available to purchase.  I'm wearing a size 16 and it fits quite well on me, it fits well around the waist and has a lot of room around the bust area, it's very comfortable to wear. Just follow the size guide on each garment piece through the Retrospec'd website to get the best fit for you.

I was able to purchase this dress for a great "sale" price and pay by using Afterpay. 

This stunning dress is a 1940's inspired style and I adore the shirt style with patch pockets on the bodice.  The skirt is A-lined and is panelled for easy movement whilst walking or taking a easy stroll.

Other great features is that it comes with a matching fabric belt and has side seamed pockets.  There is also a side zipper to get in and out of.

The fabric is 100% rayon and I just love the Japanese garden print and the exquisite colours.   

Accessories Include:

Boater Hat by Morgan and Taylor

Bangles and Earrings by Splendette

Blue Flats by Bettie Page Footwear and ordered via Atomic Cherry

These blog photos we're shoot by my amazing husband at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, specifically the Chinese and Japanese gardens.

I do love to find perfect locations that will match my outfit and blog photos, sometimes it can be quite the challenge, especially where I live as I can sometimes run out of new locations to do mini photoshoots for my blog.  I'm lucky that my husband is very supportive and enjoys taking my outfit photos for me.

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

At the Diner!

Hi all!

Here we are, half-way through another working week!  I'm looking forward to this weekend as my husband and I are going away down to the Sunshine Coast, we're staying at a resort at Coolum Beach in Queensland on the Saturday night.  Hopefully we might go for a swim, go for a walk along the beach and go out for dinner somewhere.  It's always good to get away now and then!

For this blog post I'm reviewing this adorable dress by Australian vintage inspired clothing company Sarsparilly this dress is called Maria Dress in blue, it's from the Sugar Rush Collection. 

As well as the blue colourway there is also a pink and yellow to choose from.  I'm wearing a size 2XL and this dress fits very comfortably on me.  Only tiny downside was that the sleeves are a little tight for my bigger size arms. Lucky there is a button on each arm sleeve that I was able to undo for more comfort and room for my arms.

If you're on a tight budget, these dresses are somewhat expensive.  Although if you live in Australia, there is the option of using Afterpay, to help you pay of the dress.  I was kindly offered a special discounted price, to wear, own and review this amazing dress for my blog.  By the lovely Maria Murphy, whom is the head designer and owner of this amazing brand Sarsparilly. 

I just love this blue colour and how cute this dress is!  My favourite features is the neck bow-tie, the puffed sleeves and the cute heart shaped buttons, on the sleeves and down the front.  It also comes with a matching fabric belt, has hidden side pockets and a full gathered skirt.

There is a side zip to get in and out of as well. The material is a medium weight cotton that has some stretch to it.

This is actually my first dress that I've owned by Sarsparilly and I absolutely love it!  You never know I may just feature and review another dress by this company sometime in the near future. 

Accessories Include:

Brooch by She Loves Blooms

Earrings and Bangles by Splendette

Blue Flats by Bettie Page Shoes and ordered via Atomic Cherry

Blue hair-scarf ordered through ebay

These blog photos we're photographed by my loving husband at a local 1950's style diner in Maryborough, Queensland called Happy Days Diner

The owners kindly allowed me to use their diner for a mini photoshoot for my blog, as I knew it would be the perfect backdrop setting for this stunning dress.

I've been to this awesome diner now a few times and I absolutely love it! The food is amazing and the 1950's décor is so cool!  I highly recommend anyone to visit, have a bite to eat and even a milkshake at Happy Days Diner in Maryborough, Queensland. 

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

 

Poker Dots!

 

Hi all!

How's you're week been so far?  Over the weekend just gone my husband and I went for a drive up to Bundaberg in Queensland to visit my family.  We also went to an engagement party whilst we we're in Bundaberg on the Saturday for a BBQ lunch.  My husband and I stayed over at my Mum's and sister's house on the Saturday night. On the Sunday the both of us had lunch at our local tavern with my family, my husband then took some photos of me for an upcoming blog post. Then we drove back home to Maryborough. The both of us also had the the Monday of, as it was a long weekend!  We cleaned up our unit in the morning and that afternoon we both went and visited my husband's daughter and her partner at their home.

For this blog post I'm reviewing this stunning dress by UK vintage inspired clothing company called The Pretty Dress Company  it's called the hourglass polka dot swing dress. I'm wearing a size 18 and it fits very comfortably on me.  Sizes range from 8 up to 20, nearly all sizes are now sold out on the website in the pink with white poker dots. Currently there is a ivory with black poker dots still available in most sizes to purchase.

I was able to buy this dress for a great "sale" price through The Pretty Dress Company website. 

I just adore the light pink background and the white poker dots on this beautiful dress.

My favourite features to this dress is the faux wrap waistline with the v-shape neckline, and the full circle skirt with hidden side pockets. It also has a concealed back zip to get in and out of.  This dress is fully lined with a stretch control lining.  I'm wearing one of my petticoats underneath, to give the skirt more of a fullness and swing to it.  The material is 97% cotton and 3% elastane.

This dress was designed and produced in the UK.  I now own a few dresses by The Pretty Dress Company and all are very well designed and constructed!

Accessories Include:

White Boater Hat by Morgan and Taylor

Cute Lamb brooch by Erstwilder

Bangles and Earrings by Splendette

Pink flats by Bettie Page Footwear ordered via Nichole Jade Boutique

These blog photos we're taken by my loving husband at my Mum's house in Bundaberg, a few weeks ago whilst my husband and I we're visiting for the weekend.  

The gardens and even my Mum's house will surely be used for wonderful backdrops for any future outfit and blog photos! 

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

At The Playground!

 

Hi everyone!

How's you're week been so far? On Friday night my husband and I went out for dinner, which was really lovely to do as it's something we haven't done for quite a while, ever since Covid19 hit, months ago! Over the weekend, I didn't do that much really.  My husband took photos of me for an upcoming blog post and we did our fortnightly grocery shopping!  Apart from that, it's another week at work at work for me at the Aged Care facility I work at. 

For this blog post I'm reviewing this amazing dress by U.S. vintage inspired clothing brand Vixen by Micheline Pitt it's called vacation dress in coral pink.  I ended up ordering this dress in April and due to Covid19 postal delays it took around 9 weeks for me to receive this dress, from the USA to where I live in Australia!

There are still some sizes left to choose from on the Vixen by Micheline Pitt website.  I'm wearing a size XL and it fits comfortably on me.  I adore this coral pink colour and the 1960's style of this dress.  I now own two vacation dresses, the other is in a navy colourway, here's the link to that blog post: Vacation Time

I just love that you can accessorize this dress to suit you're own personal style!  Other great features is the deep hidden pockets, that it comes with a matching fabric belt and has a hidden back zip to get in and out of.  This dress has bishop sleeves, that is elasticised at the end of the sleeves.  The neckline is also elasticised, to give you the option of wearing this dress on or off the shoulders.

The material is made from a synthetic gaberdine spandex twill and is designed to be winkle resistant. I would highly recommend on purchasing yourself a Vixen by Micheline Pitt garment, all her pieces are unique and are fun to wear!

Accessories Include:

Carebear Brooch and Scarf by Erstwilder

Bangles and Earrings by Splendette

Pink Handbag by SunJellies

Carebear Tights by Irregular choice

Pink Flats by Bettie Page Footwear and ordered via Nichole Jade Boutique

There photos we're photographed by my wonderful husband at a local playground just around the corner from where we both live! As I'm wearing such a fun inspired dress, with adorable Carebear accessories, I wanted the photoshoot location to match my whole outfit - the playground seamed like the most perfect choice!

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

Blue Roses!

 

Hi everyone!

How's you're week been?  Since my last blog post, my husband and I went away for a couple of nights to a lovely retreat at Montville in Queensland for our 1st year wedding anniversary!  We had a lovely time away together, it just went by to quickly!  We came home for a couple of nights and then went up to Bundaberg, Queensland to stay at my Mum's and sister's house for a night.  My husband and I caught up with some of my family for a BBQ dinner and we also got to catch up with a really good friend of ours, whom also lives in Bundaberg.  My week of leave is coming to a end and I return back to work next week.

For this blog post I'm reviewing this stunning dress by UK dressmaker Stephanie, her company is called She's Dynamite

This is my second dress I've ordered and had made by Stephanie and all I can say is both dresses are made to the highest detail and quality!  

Note: if ordering yourself a special garment from She's Dynamite, you may have to wait 10-12 weeks for you're gorgeous garment piece to arrive in the post, because Stephanie has a high waitlist and it's only her, designing and creating these stunning dresses.  Also if you're on a budget like myself, most of the garments that Stephanie creates are on the higher price range.  Stephanie kindly allowed me to pay of this dress over a couple of months, this I'm very grateful for.

This dress is called The Alicia Dress and is now sold out on the She's Dynamite website, in all three colourways.  As soon as I saw this dress on the She's Dynamite facebook page, I had to have it!  I just love the gorgeous blue roses fabric print.  There was also a yellow and a pink colourways to choose from as well.  Other wonderful features is the adjustable shoulder straps, the hidden back zip and the hidden side pockets.  I also adore the matching blue bust petals and that this dress is fully lined and has a boned bodice to give more a structured shape. 

The skirt is full circle and is 27 inches in length. I'm wearing a petticoat underneath to give the skirt more of a full-circle shape. 

The day these photos we're taken it was a bit cold and rainy, that's why I'm wearing this blue cardigan, over the dress. I'm looking forward to wearing this dress again, now it's starting to get a bit warmer here in Queensland, Australia. 

The sizing range from 8 to 20 and I ordered a size 20 and this dress fits nicely on me. 

Accessories Include:

Hat is by Belbeina Lee

Bangles and earrings by Splendette

Blue cardigan is from Target Australia

Handbag is from Pinup Girl Clothing

Blue Flats are by Bettie Page Footwear and ordered via Atomic Cherry

These photos we're shoot by my loving husband a few weeks ago at the Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens in Maryborough, Queensland. 

The weather was cold and rainy this day, lucky it cleared up in the late afternoon, we both we're then able to go to the rose gardens to take photos of me wearing this stunning dress!

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

Elise Design!

Hi all!
This week I'm going to be reviewing these two beautiful dresses by Australian vintage inspired design company Elise Design
Elise Design was founded in Sydney, Australia in 2004 by designer Thu Nguyen.  This label was named after her daughter Elise An Nolte.  The inspiration of her clothes comes from her love of vintage fashion and Thu's cultural background.
On the Elise Design website you can purchase shoes, accessories, tops, jackets, skirts and of course dresses. All garments are designed in Australia and are made in Vietnam.

The first dress I'm reviewing is called Eloise dress unfortunately for you this dress is now sold out on the website. I've actually owned this dress for a couple of years but have never featured it on my blog before now.  This exact dress came in three colour ways, the brown (what I'm wearing), a turquoise and a black version.
I love the 1940's style of this dress and the floral print on the brown background.

It's made out of 100% cotton and is fully-lined.  It also comes with a matching fabric belt and has a hidden back zip to get in and out of.  Some other great features in the two front pockets with the white fabric on the pockets and the neckline and the matching fabric buttons.
I'm wearing a size 14 and it fits really well on me.  I believe all garments go up to a size 16.  Just follow the fitting guide on the Elise Design website for your best fit.

Accessories Include:
Hair-flower by Daisy Jean Floral Designs
Earrings from a local boutique
Brooch by Erstwilder
Bangles from Splendette
Handbag from Word from the Bird
Shoes by Charlie Stone Shoes

The second dress I'm reviewing is called Frida bird dress.  This exact dress is still available on the Elise Design website.  There is only limited sizes left though.
 Both the fabric and the lining are made of a 100% polyester. This dress comes with it's own matching fabric belt and has a side zip to get in and out of.  I just adore the tropical style print on this dress and these colours!

Other great features in the extended Kimon type sleeves, the boat neckline and the low cross over back-line.  The only thing I found with this dress, is the sleeves do seem to slip of my shoulder on the one side, to stop this from happening, I was able to put a little pin in the back-line.  I'm wearing a size 14.
The skirt is panelled with pleated sides. I found this dress lightweight and comfortable to wear throughout the day.
Go and check out Elise Design for yourself!  If you're after something that is beautifully designed and has a vintage look to it.

Accessories Include:
Hair-scarf from an ebay seller.
Sunglasses from a local boutique
Hair-flower from Louella Deville
Bangles and earrings by Splendette
Handbag by Vendula London
Sandals by Bettie Page Shoes ordered through Nicole Jade Boutique

These photos were shoot by my supportive husband-to-be, outside our home and at the Noosa Botanical gardens.  At Maryborough and Noosa, Queensland.

Next week I'll be featuring two dresses by a Swedish vintage inspired company Miss Candyfloss

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo