Lady V London!

Hi all!
For this blog post I'm featuring these two floral dresses by UK vintage inspired company Lady V London
This company sells dresses, petticoats and girls dresses for more affordable prices.
All garments are made in London to the highest quality.  Sizes range from 8 up to 22.

The first dress I'm reviewing is this gorgeous sarong-style floral dress.  It's called The Elsie Dress. This particular floral pattern is now sold out on the Lady V London website, but there are many other gorgeous fabric pattern's to choose from. I actually purchased this dress from an Australian company called That Shop I believe it's sold out on there as well.
I love the fabric on this dress, it's so comfortable to wear. It's made from 95% polyester and 5% elastine.  I'm wearing a size 16 and it's fits like a glove on me.

 Some great features to this dress is the draping on the side, the wrap around style and the V-neckline. It has a back zipper to get in and out of.  I also love the length of this dress, the capped sleeves and the floral print.
This dress is such a flattering style to wear.

Accessories Include:
Hat from Hervey Bay Hat Company
Earrings from Louella Deville
Necklace by Collectif
Bangles from Splendette
Sandals from Bait Footwear
Cardigan by Mak Sweater

The next gorgeous dress I'm reviewing is the Eva Dress in Mustard Floral. This exact dress is available to purchase in all sizes, as it has been re-stocked! Yay!!
I just love this floral print on the mustard background.  These colours are just so pretty and very eye-catching. That's why I ended up purchasing this dress for myself!

This dress is made of 95% polyester and 5% elastine, and again very comfortable to wear throughout the day.  I'm wearing a size 16 and it fits so well on.
This dress features pleat details at the shoulders and on the skirt.  It has short capped sleeves, a crossover neckline and a fitted bodice.  This dress actually doesn't have any zips, you just pull-over your head and away you go!
One of the best features for both dresses, because of the polyester fabric is that they both don't need any ironing at all! 

Accessories Include:
Hair-flower from Daisy Jean Floral Designs
Earrings and bangles from Splendette
Sandals from Bait Footwear

These photos we're taken by my soon to be husband at a couple of locations around Maryborough, Queensland.

For my next blog post I'll be featuring two dresses by Australian vintage inspired company Elise Design  I have actually featured two dresses by this company not long ago on my blog. I now own another two, that I would love to feature on my blog.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

British Retro!

Hi all!
For this blog post, I'm featuring these two gorgeous dresses by UK vintage inspired company British Retro
This company sells dresses, skirts, shorts, petticoats, t-shirts, coats and accessories.  All of their garments are made in London, UK.

The first dress I'm reviewing is the Dee Dee Royal Stewart Tartan Vintage 50's Full Circle Dress.
It's made out of a 67% polyester, 29% viscose and 4% elastane. So it does have some stretch to it.  Sizes range from 8 to 18, I'm wearing a size 16 and it fits perfectly on me and is very comfortable to wear throughout the day.
I just love the tartan print and that it comes with a matching tartan belt, it can be worn without a belt as there are actually no loops on this dress. I personally prefer to wear a belt with dresses, as it clenches in the waist and gives the dress more shape and structure.

Other great features is the of the shoulder, angled short sleeves and the Bardot-style neckline.  There is a concealed zip down the back to get in and out of.  The bodice is satin lined inside and I love the full-ness of the skirt, this is great to wear a fluffy petticoat underneath. 
I decided to purchase this dress, as I have never actually owned a tartan vintage inspired dress and I just adored the look and style of this one!

Accessories Include:
Hat is thrifted
Earrings by Revere folie
Necklace is by Collectif
Brooch by Louella Deville
Bangles by Splendette
Heels by Bait Footwear

 The second dress I'm reviewing by British Retro is this stunning wiggle dress, it is called Rhonda's Revenge Fern Satin Jacquard Pencil Dress.
 It's made from 51% cotton, 46% polyester, 3% spandex.  Sizes range from 8 to 18, there is only a couple of sizes left though as this dress is currently on sale for a really great price.  I'm wearing a size 16 and it fits like a glove on me.

 

I only own a handful of wiggle/pencil style dress due to the fact they do show off all your curves, bumps and lumps, more so then swing dresses do.  Saying that I just love how elegant and sexy you can feel and look in wearing a wiggle dress!  That's why I decided to purchase this wiggle dress and I also adore the Fern green colour and the same colour floral print.  I didn't want to wear all green though for this photoshoot, that's why I decided to accessorize with pink, as pink and green do work well together!

Other great features of this dress is the vent at the back of the skirt to allow for easier walking and the Bardot style neckline and angled short sleeves, the same as in the above tartan dress by British Retro.

It also has a concealed zip at the back and the bodice is satin lined. I highly recommend on ordering yourself something beautiful, from British Retro!

 Accessories Include:

Dusty Pink Hat is from Unique Vintage

Bangles and Earrings by Splendette

Hair-flower by Gigis Retro Closet (currently changing business name) 

Brooch by Erstwilder

Seamed stockings by What Katie Did

Heels from Bait Footwear

 These photos of myself in the tartan dress was taken at a local primary school in Maryborough, Queensland.  The second photos of myself in the green wiggle dress we're taken at a friends home with their beautiful 1947 Buik vintage car.  I'm ever so thankful they allowed me to take photos with their car  and at their beautiful Queenslander home for my blog!

Photos we're shoot by my supportive husband-to-be. :)

For my next blog post I'll be featuring two dresses by another UK vintage inspired clothing company Love ur Look UK

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo 

Miss Candyfloss!

Hi all!
For this week's blog post, I'll be reviewing these two beautiful dresses by Swedish vintage inspired company Miss Candyfloss
I've been a fan of this brand now for around three to four years. I just love the high quality and the unique styles of they're dresses, jumpsuits, etc.  I currently own three dresses and three jumpsuits by Miss Candyfloss, and all are so comfortable, yet stylish to wear.  Other clothing items this company sells are skirts, tops, jackets, pants and accessories. The sizing ranges from XS to 5XL. With saying that a lot of their dresses, jumpsuits, pants etc sell out quite quickly.  So you may have to be pretty quick to purchase a popular beautiful garment piece, you have been eyeing of by Miss Candyfloss!

The first dress I'm reviewing is called "Sia-Katalin" and unfortunately for you this dress is sold out on the Miss Candyfloss website.  I have reviewed this dress before on my blog a couple of years ago, here's the link Retro Kitchen
I really adore this dress and to this day it's one of my favorites to wear, with the colour combinations of the pink and the teal together and the vintage inspired style.  It comes with a matching fabric belt, has a side zip and four front buttons to get in and out of, with ease. The fabric is 62% polyester, 32% viscose and 6% spandex.  I'm wearing a size Large and it fits so well for my measurements.

Other great features is the detailed, collared neckline and the pink cuffed up sleeves. Also the skirt has two front and back pleats. This dress is made in Translyania, Romania. My only wish is for this dress and other of Miss Candyfloss dresses to have hidden pockets!

Accessories Include:
Hat is from a local boutique
Earrings from Daisy Jean Floral
Brooch by Erstwilder
Bangles from Louella Deville
Handbag by Lola Von Rose
Heels by Bait Footwear

The second gorgeous dress I'm reviewing is the Allegra sun-dress, I'm sorry to say but this dress is also sold out on the Miss Candyfloss website. I also believe it sold out real quickly at the time it was released.  I was actually able to purchase it through a facebook buy/swap/sell group for a great price and hardly been worn. As I didn't have the funds at the time to purchase from the Miss Candyfloss website.
I was really wanting this dress, so I jumped at the chance to buy it through a facebook group!
This dress is a size XL and it has plenty of room (it is a little loose around the bust area).

I really love the yellow and white/yellow chevrons pattern together.  This dress comes with a matching fabric belt and a size zip to get in and out of.  The pleated swing skirt, fits a medium volume-petticoat under easily.  Other great features is the capped sleeves, the buttons down the front and the detailed cut-out neckline.
I highly recommend on ordering yourself something if you haven't already from Miss Candyfloss

Accessories Include:
White Hat from a local boutique
Hair-flower and Earrings by Daisy Jean Floral
Brooch by Erstwilder
Bangles from Louella Deville
Handbag from Pinup Girl Clothing
Sandals by Bait Footwear

There photos were shoot by my very supportive partner at an beautiful old church in Maryborough, Queensland.  Also in Childers, Queensland in front of some historical buildings.

Next week I'll be featuring two outfits from an Australian etsy company called Jacks Daughter

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Miss Bamboo!

Hi all!
This week I'm reviewing these two beautiful dresses by UK vintage inspired brand Miss Bamboo
All of Miss Bamboo's garments are made in the UK and in limited numbers.  This brand sells late 1940's/early 50's dresses, skirts, tops, men's shirts and some accessories.
This company also sells other well known U.S brands such as Bernie Dexter and Trashy Diva.

 The first dress I'm reviewing is called late 1940's/early 50's Lucille dress in golden floral stems. Unfortunately for you this exact same dress is now sold out on the website.  I've actually owned this dress, for around a year and a half.  I have featured it before on my blog, here is my original blog post: Golden Floral
I just love how you can style this dress many ways, with adding different accessories, shoes, etc.
Even though this exact dress is now sold out there are still a few other colour ways to choose from. For example a pale blue 50's fleck with red, black/white 50's fleck and green 50's fleck.

 This dress is made of 100% cotton and comes with a matching fabric belt.  On this day and for these photos I decided to wear one of my own belts instead.  My favorite features of this dress are the black buttons down the front and the black loop detailing on top of the pockets and up near the collar. I really love the yellow and black together, with the little floral stems on the fabric.  It's one of my favorite dresses to wear in my ever growing pinup inspired wardrobe!

Accessories Include:
Straw boater hat from Pinup Girl Clothing
Sunglasses from a local boutique
Earrings from Daisy Jean Floral
Belt from Kmart Australia
Brooch from Erstwilder 
Bangles from Splendette 
Flats from Splendless

 The second dress by Miss Bamboo I'm reviewing is the Lucinda dress - teal fleck with pink. This dress is made of 100% cotton and comes in sizes 8-18.  This exact style is still available on the website and still has some sizes to choose and purchased.  It also comes in other colour ways such as a tropical flamingo print and a high-sea print. I really do love the teal and pink together, that's why I decided to purchase this beautiful dress for myself!

  This dress has teal buttons down the front, has front pockets and comes with it's own fabric belt.  My favorite features of this dress is the button, with the pink fabric on each side of the pockets and on the double collar. I also admire the puff sleeves with the folded up pink cuffs.
Both dresses by Miss Bamboo are so comfortable to wear throughout the day.  I love that both are so unique and yet look true to the late 40's/50's style. Go and check out Miss Bamboo's website for yourself!

Accessories Include:
Hair-flower from Shazam Pinup Hairflowers
Brooch by Deer Arrow
Earrings by Daisy Jean Floral
Bangles by Splendette
Shoes by Rocket Originals
Handbag from Pinup Girl Clothing

These photos were shoot by my loving partner outside an old heritage building and in the most unique designed gardens, that is owned and cared for by a couple of lovely sisters in Maryborough, Queensland.

Next week I'll be featuring two vintage inspired dresses by an Australian company called Elise Design

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Tea Dress - Part Two!

Here is part two of the six 1940's Tea day dresses I was sent by Vivien of Holloway to feature and review on my blog. (I was able to keep one and post the others back).
Here is the link to part one if you have not had the opportunity to read it yet Tea Dress - Part One
The fourth 1940's style tea day dress is the Mushroom Red, I actually decided to purchase this one from Vivien of Holloway, because it was very hard to decide just on one to keep!
I love this one because red is one of my favorite colours to wear and the yellow and blue mushroom novelty print is so cute!

I really enjoyed deciding on how I was going to accessorize and style each of the six dresses, with my own shoes, handbags, jewelry and hair accessories!
I was also happy that I had a retro style belt that would go well with each dress.

 

Accessories Include:

Red flats from Bait Footwear

Handbag from Vendula London 

Red hair-scarf from Daisy Jean Floral  

Earrings and bangles from various boutiques

 The fifth 1940's style tea dress is the Rose Grey, this one has pretty little flowers on a blue/grey  background.  I do really love this beautiful print and the pink buttons down the front.

 

I found all six dresses very comfortable to wear and also felt like I was actually wearing true vintage dresses from the 1940's, instead of vintage reproduction/inspired outfit. 

My favorite features for all dresses is the length of the skirt (31 inches), the pockets, the light cotton material and the shirt style with the retro look buttons down the front.

Accessories Include:

Peep-toe flats by Bettie Paige Clothing (Ordered through a facebook buy/sell/swap group)

Pink basket by SunJellies

Hair-net and earrings from Daisy Jean Floral 

Bangles from various boutiques

The sixth and final 1940's style tea dress is the Letters Brown. This novelty print dress has little green, blue and white envelopes on a brown background. I wanted to bring out the brown more by wearing my brown heels, bangle and belt.

This dress was another very close favorite to choose to keep!

Accessories Include: 

Brown heels were thrifted

Vintage wicker basket is from Word from the Bird

Green earrings from Daisy Jean Floral

Bangle was thrifted

Cat-eye glasses from an ebay seller

Thanks again to my good friend Michelle aka Vera Vamp for taking these photos for my blog.  The photos on this week's blog post were taken around some heritage style buildings and in Queens park in Maryborough, Queensland. 

I would also like to thank Betty for allowing me to borrow her retro style bike. 

What has been your favourite 1940's style tea dress from Vivien of Holloway, that I've shared and featured on my blog? If you have one that is!

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

Note: All words & opinions in this blog post are written entirely on my own.

Tea Dress - Part One!

I was recently asked by the press department at Vivien of Holloway if I wanted to collaborate and feature six 1940's style Tea dress on my blog to take photos of and review!  Of course I said yes!
I was able to keep one, and to send all the other dresses back to Vivien of Holloway.
I found it very hard to choose only one, I also purchase another one from Vivien of Holloway! 

The first 1940's style Tea dress is the stamp caramel.  I love the novelty stamp print, the colours and the white buttons down the front.  As well as the buttons down the front, there is also a little eye and hook clip inside in all six dresses to assist with keeping the buttons in place and for added support.
All dresses have shoulder pads and pockets.  Note: I've wore my own retro style belts to nip in the waist and give more shape and structure to all these gorgeous dresses.

Accessories Include:
Shoes from Bait Footwear 
Red wicker bag from Pinup Girl Clothing 
Hair-flower from Daisy Jean Floral 
Bangle is thrifted

 The second 1940's Tea dress is called Pocket Watch (I decided to keep this one) the novelty print of pocket watches is so unique and I love the simplicity of the blue and white together.
It also has white vintage style buttons down the front.  All dresses have an A-line skirt that is 31 inches in length.

Accessories Include:
White Sandals from Bait Footwear
Hair-flower from Daisy Jean Floral
Earrings from Blue Belle Pinup Store

All six dresses are currently available to purchase for £79/$127 (Aus) and comes in sizes small to extra large.  Just follow the size guide on Vivien of Holloway's website to get the right size for you. I ordered size Large for each dress and they all fit perfectly.

The third 1940's style Tea Dress is called Floral Green. I adore the pretty floral print on the green background. Once again this dress came with white buttons and also there is white detailing on the pockets, sleeves and on each side near up near the shoulders.
All six dresses are made from 100% cotton, so are quite cool to wear in the hotter summer months.

Accessories Include:
Seafoam Robbie heels from Bait Footwear
Bangles are thrifted
Pink purse is from Lola Von Rose
Hair-flower by Georgie Girl by Sandra
Earrings from Reverefolie 

All these photos were taken by my good friend Michelle aka Vera Vamp. The first dress was photograph at an heritage listed post office in Maryborough, Queensland.  The second and third dress were photographed  at Hervey Bay, Queensland at a open-air museum called Hervey Bay Historical Museum
The museum has many exhibits including an old style grocery store, an early settler cottage, an early 19th century home, train station, an old school, church and many more.

Next week I'll post Part Two up on my blog with the final three 1940's style Tea dresses to share with you all!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo











Note: All words & opinions in this blog post are written entirely on my own.