1930's Day Dress!

A little while ago I got in contact with Jenni Porter from Jacks Daughter ( a vintage inspired fashion etsy store) and I asked her if she could possibly make me a 1930's inspired day dress from a photo of a pattern I saw on one of Jacks Daughter's instagram post.
Which of course Jenni happily agreed to and this is the end result!  I have featured a 1940's inspired dress as well by Jacks Daughter on my blog here is the the link:  1940's Dress
I was able to choose the fabric myself and any other "special" features I wanted on the dress. I really do adore the floral print and all the colours on the cotton fabric.

My favorite features on this beautiful dress is the pleated kick in the front, the matching fabric belt, the short cuffed-sleeves and the collared-bow in the front.  That you can tie together or leave it flat over the chest like I have styled it for these photos.  There is also a few buttons down the front, under the collared-bow.
This dress fits me so well to my measurements that I gave Jenni to create for me.  I highly recommend on having something custom-made by Jenni if you're after something unique to your own personal vintage style.

 

Accessories Include:
Yellow heels from Bait Footwear
Bangles from Splendette
Hair-flowers from a local boutique
Tote bag by Sun Jellies

 

I love this wide bream vintage inspired straw hat I'm wearing for these photos. I saw follow vintage inspired blogger Harlow Darling
wearing her staw hat on her blog a couple of times and wanted one for myself. Then I actually found out I could order one for myself through Harlow Darling...yay!!  These style of hat's are so great for a hot summer's day outside, especially in Australia and come with a hat-tie to tie around securely under the chin. I wore it to a Christmas pinup picnic the other day and receive many complements on it!

In other news I haven't finish of my Christmas shopping yet, I'll have to buy the rest this weekend!  I have four days off over the Christmas break and will be spending it at home with the family this year.
Over the weekend just gone, on Saturday Mum and I assembled and decorated our Christmas Tree.
Then on Sunday I attended a Christmas pinup picnic/get together in a park, it was lovely seeing some of my "pinup" friends and having some photos taken.  There was also some wonderful Christmas raffle prizes to be won and all money raised on the day was given to a wonderful charity.  Unfortunately I didn't win anything!

This is my last blog post for 2017!  Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Blue Floral!

I love the 1940's Style Tea Dresses by Vivien of Holloway  There are many unique and gorgeous floral prints to choose from including this beautiful dress I'm featuring for this blog post.  It's called the Seersucker Blue Floral.  This print is just about sold out on the website but there are sizes left in other prints and colours.
Sizes range from small to extra large, just follow the measurement guide, to order the right size that fits you.

I really find the tea dresses so comfortable to wear throughout the day.  This dress is made out of a cotton - seersucker fabric.  It features padded shoulders, pockets with an A-line skirt, that is 31 inches in length.  It also has delicate lace trimming on the arm-sleeves and up near the shoulders, plus white buttons down the front to get in and out of.  This dress is also gathered at the waist, I love to add a belt to define and nip in the waist line a bit more.
All Vivien of Holloway dresses and other garments are made in London, England. They are made in limited quantities, so you feel like you're wearing a one of a kind vintage inspired garment piece.
The 1940's Style Tea Day Dress are currently available to purchase for £79.00 or around $140 (Aus) plus shipping costs.

Accessories Include:
Sandals from Bait Footwear
Hair-flower by Daisy Jean Floral Designs
Earrings by Revere Folie
Bangles from Louella Deville

These photos were taken in Auckland, New Zealand at a couple of beautiful parks near the city of Auckland.  On the day I took these photos it was a wet/overcast day, so when it stopped raining for short periods I was able to take some photos.  I adored the beautiful old trees I posed with and the buildings.

In other news, over the weekend I drove down to Brisbane (a 3 hour drive away from where I live). I caught up with family and friends, I also went shopping and I went to a burlesque show on Saturday night called Bombshell Burlesque, a good friend of mine MC's the burlesque show.  It was very entertaining to watch.
On Friday night I have my work Christmas party to go to, then on the weekend I'm driving up to Bundaberg to visit family, another friend of mine and maybe even do some Christmas shopping as well.
I can't believe Christmas is only a few weeks away, where has this year gone!?

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Pink Cowgirl!

I have been eyeing of this dress for quite some time now, it's the Elizabeth Cowgirl Dress by Retrospecd
and when I saw it come on "sale" for half price I straight away purchased it.
I love the pink background and the retro cowgirl/western print all over it. This dress is made from 100% cotton twill, and is very cool and comfortable to wear over the summer months, especially here in Australia.
This dress has a back hidden zip and a pleated full skirt from the fitted waist. I love the lower front neckline and back-line.

 Actually due to having a small bust-line a lot of dresses are too big in this area, but I find Retrospec'd dresses fit me quite well in the bust and the waist, as long as I follow their sizing guide for each dress style on their website.
This dress ranges from size 6 to 16 and is currently on "sale" for $99.00 (AUS) plus shipping costs.
I am wearing a petticoat underneath, as this gives the dress more of a swing/1950's shape.

Accessories Include:
Boots from an ebay seller
Pink Purse Lola Von Rose
Earrings from Revere Folie
Hair-snood from Daisy Jean Floral
Necklace from YOSPS
Bangles thrifted

These photos were taken at a country/western style property that mainly is booked for weddings and private functions.  The venue is called Purnella Park Coachhouse 
and is located near Hervey Bay, Queensland.  It's such a beautiful location to take photos at, if you're after a country/western style backdrop.  The owners even have a fairy-tale, Cinderella style coach to use for weddings.
I was so happy that the owners allowed me to take photos on their property, as it fitted this dress so perfectly!

Wow!! Only a few more days until Christmas and I still haven't finish my shopping yet!  I have four days of for Christmas, and I'm just having a quite family one again this year.
I'm really looking forward to having the time off to celebrate Christmas with the family.
On Sunday just gone, I spent a lovely morning relaxing and chatting on the beach with my friend Miss Vera and I gave her a small Christmas gift. Also she took photos of me on the beach for an upcoming outfit to share on my blog!

Anyway Merry Christmas to you all, I hope you all have a lovely time with family/friends!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Diner Retro Barbie!

I knew I had to own this gorgeous print and skirt as soon as I spotted it on instagram, then on June Bugs and Georgia Peaches blog
I straight away sent a message to Dazey LaRue's etsy store, asking her if she could custom make me this gorgeous skirt to feature on my blog!
Dazey LaRue designs and sells custom tops, skirts and dresses from genuine vintage patterns. Plus she specializes in novelty prints, border print fashions and custom orders.  Dazey is located in San Francisco, USA.
The retro Barbie skirt is made from a light cotton and is gathered, from the waist and it has a zip with button closure.  I just adore this retro barbie print and the colours so much. A little background info on me when I was a young girl, I would play with my Barbie dolls for hours on end, either on my own or with my cousin and I/we would make up all sorts of stories with our Barbie's.

The peasant black top I'm also wearing is from Le Bomb Shop
This top is made from a light weight 90% cotton and 10% spandex.  It has an elastic neckline, that allows for on/off the shoulder wear.  The back of the bodice is also elasticized to allow for a custom fit and to get on and off, as there is no zipper in these tops. Only tiny downside for me, is the armholes felt a little tight up under my arms.  Sizes range from small to 3XL and price is $24.99 (US).  I also ordered an orange peasant top from Le Bomb Shop.

Accessories Include:
Black flats from Payless Australia
Barbie brooch from Deer Arrow 
White hoop earrings from Revere Folie 
Bangles and hair-scarf are thrifted
Wide retro belt from Pinup Girl Clothing 

This week's blog photos were taken by my friend Miss Vera Vamp at a new retro diner that's opening up soon in Bundaberg, Queensland called RJ's Rock N Roll Diner
I'm really looking forward to when it does open, as from what I saw that was actually done at the time, these photos were taken a few weeks ago, it's going to be so awesome!  I just hope the local people support the diner and keep it up and running!

 In other news, over the weekend I had a lovely time at both my Christmas staff party and at the local Christmas carols in the park with my sister.  This weekend I hope to try and finish of my Christmas shopping and hopefully catch up with my friend Miss Vera, we're talking about going meeting up a local beach.
Apart from that I'm on the countdown to Christmas and spending some time with the family and having a few days off from work.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Tropical Rainforest!

A few months ago I ordered my second dress from one of my favorite etsy stores called Hearts and Found
I have previously blogged the first dress I ordered from the same company here's the link to that: Colourful Chevron
I just love the idea of ordering from vintage inspired fashion companies that offer custom made dresses to fit your measurements, your dress style, length and fabric print choices that Hearts and Found does.
The owner Marjorie is very accommodating to answering any questions you may have!
There are many dress styles and prints to choose from, plus you can also purchase skirts and tops from Hearts and Found.  All clothing are shipped worldwide from Vietnam, where Marjorie and her etsy store is located.

The dress I'm blogging this week is called "Margherita sarong dress Freaky Tiki in black and red Hawaiian floral hibiscus palm leaves print".
It's such a great dress to wear over summer (especially here in sub-tropical Queensland, where I live).  It's made from a light breathable 100% cotton and I adore the tropical/Hawaiian fabric print.  Other wonderful features is the sarong style, the skirt wraps across the front and ties on the side.  Also the longer length (that I requested for my taller height), and the removable halter-neck tie straps if I want to wear this dress strapless!
It also has a back metal zipper, boning in the bust area for enhanced structure and elastic panels at each side of the bodice.
I highly recommend on ordering from Hearts and Found, if you want a well-made custom vintage inspired outfit that's to your personal style!

Accessories Include:
Black flats from Payless Australia
Vintage wicker purse thrifted
Faux pearl necklace Collectif  
Hair-flowers and sunglasses from a local accessories boutique
Red-hoop earrings from Revere Folie 

These photos were taken a few weeks ago at Noosa Botanic Gardens. These beautiful gardens are located on The Sunshine Coast, Queensland.  I knew I had to find a tropical/rainforest background to take my blog photos wearing this tropical/tiki inspired dress!  I just love finding locations that match the outfit I'm wearing for my blog photos!  Just to give my photos a more authentic feel and look to them.

In other news this weekend I need to start buying some Christmas presents, as I haven't started yet!
I also have my work Christmas party this Saturday night and Sunday afternoon/evening I'm taking my sister to watch Christmas carols in the park!
I can't believe how fast this year has flown by and Christmas is nearly upon us, just crazy!  I have bought a few Christmas accessories this year to wear, a couple of brooches and I'm waiting on a Christmas hair-flower from Daisy Jean Floral.
Also I still haven't receive any of my purchases from the Black Friday sales, hopefully I'll get them soon!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Christmas Roses!

Well just a few days left to it's Christmas day, all my shopping for gifts for my family is now completed! Yay!!  I just have to wrap some presents and do some Christmas baking over the next couple of days.

I received the most gorgeous dress in the post today, which I've been eyeing off for a while now and then finally came the opportunity to pay this beauty off and own her for myself!

This beautiful frock is by an Australian reproduction clothing brand Retrospec'd, although I actually ordered this dress through Ms Katt's Kustom House  http://www.mskattskustomhouse.com/
Retrospec'd is one of my favorite brands to own and wear http://retrospecd.com/ 

This dress is called Elizabeth English Rose and the material is made out of 100% cotton, the skirt part is pleated like most of Retrospec'd dresses and is very light to wear, so great to wear in the summer!
I adore the pink and red rose print, the length, the bust line and how well this dress is constructed.

I'm so happy I received this dress today as I knew I wanted to wear for Christmas day (after I finish work) and post another Christmas related blog in this dress!
I've accessorized this dress with my faux beads from Collectif , bangles and hair-clips from pre-loved clothing and accessories boutiques, and my red tiki-carved heels from Lucky Lou Shoes.

 I have to work on Christmas day until 1:00pm, then I can enjoy the rest of the day with my family. After I get home, I will jump in the shower and slip on this gorgeous frock. Then the family and I will have a lovely hot Christmas dinner and open up all the presents!  Yay!!!

Merry Christmas to you all, I hope you all have a lovely day with your family/friends!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Christmas Party Time!

Only a week and a half until Christmas....wow!! Where really has this year gone?
On the weekend I attended my work's Christmas function and this is the outfit I decided to wear for the occasion!
My velvet poppy print wiggle dress by the vintage reproduction brand Tatyana http://www.tatyana.com/

  I purchased this dress of a ebay seller late last year, so I do believe this dress was discontinued of the Tatyana website a while ago.
Also on the weekend my sister and I attended our local community Christmas carols in the park, which was really enjoyable to listen and watch both the carols and the fireworks afterwards. It was also such a wonderful turn out with a lot of families attending the event.

I decided to accessorize this gorgeous dress with a new vintage style black cocktail hat I found at a vintage garage sale, a pair of earrings in a shape of red lips and my Lucky Lou tiki-carved heels.

I hope to blogged about my new Retrospec'd dress hopefully before Christmas next week! As I should have it by the end of the week, fingers crossed.

Sorry these photos aren't the best quality as my good camera is currently get fixed, so I had to use my basic camera for these photos.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo