Jack's Daughter!

Hi all!
For this week's blog post, I'm reviewing these two gorgeous outfits by an Australian etsy company called Jack's Daughter
Jenni Porter the lovely owner and dressmaker of Jack's Daughter specializes in "one off" vintage inspired garments.  I have purchased and have had a few different vintage styles outfits made by Jenni, over the last few years.  Jenni creates her vintage inspired clothing from, original vintage patterns or she can draft patterns from actual vintage garments or from photos.
Some of her garments she currently has for sale on her etsy page, includes dresses, skirts, blouses, pants, shorts and play-suits.
Please feel free to give Jenni a message if you're after a special "one off" vintage inspired outfit for yourself! I can highly recommend you do so.

The first dress I'm reviewing is this gorgeous 1930's inspired day dress.  I have actually featured this dress before on my blog here's the link to that: 1930's Day Dress 
if you want to have a look/read and how I've styled this dress previously.
For this dress I was able to choose this gorgeous floral print and have any "special" features I wanted.
I just love how it is made specially to my measurements, so it fits really well on me.

My favorite features of this dress is the pleated kick in the front, that it comes with a matching belt, with a buckle and has short-cuffed sleeves and I love the buttons diagonally across the front.  There is actually two matching fabric ties, that you can tie in a bow at the front. For these photos I decided to tuck them into the front neckline of this dress to show the white buttons across the front and the neck-line.

Accessories Include:
Hairflower by Shazam Pinup Hair Flowers
Sunglasses by Voodoo Vixen
Earrings and Bangles by Splendette
Brooch by Erstwilder
Handbag by Pinup girl clothing
Sandals from Rocket Originals

The second outfit by Jack's Daughter is this 1950's inspired patio skirt and blouse set.  I messaged Jenni last year if she would be able to create and make this for me. I sent through a couple of pictures of what I had in mind. After deciding on the pink colour I wanted, this is the end result!
I just love the pink fabric and the white and black ric-rac together. It's made out of a cotton material, so has no stretch to it.  I gave my measurements to Jenni and this outfit fits well on me.

 This is such a fun outfit to wear, I just love the full circle skirt and the separate blouse. I also love the black and white ric-rac, that goes around the skirt twice and on the blouse and the collar.  The skirt has a hidden back zip and button to secure and the blouse has a side hidden zipper to get in and out of.
I wore a petticoat underneath to give the skirt more swing and full-ness.
I also added my own belt to give the skirt and blouse, more flare and structure to it!

 Accessories Include:
Hat is by Who's that girl (currently unavailable)
Earrings by Revere Folie
Bangles by Louella Deville
Brooch by Erstwilder
Belt from Kmart Australia
Boots from an ebay seller

These photos were taken by my husband-to-be at a park in Maryborough, Queensland and at a friends property, whom live locally.

Next week I'll be featuring two dresses by an Australian vintage inspired clothing company called Gigi's Fairy Fashion

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

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

Picnic on the Farm!

This beautiful and stylish dress is by Miss Candyfloss  I love wearing this brand, as I find there clothing, especially there dresses are very comfortable to wear, constructed to a high quality and fit really well on me.
This dress is the Ronja-Rose-Sleeveless Daisy Print Picnic Dress.  I love the red and white together. Although I especially adore the gingham/daisy print on the top and bottom of this dress and on the matching belt.

  

This dress is sleeveless (is great for a picnic on a summer's day) it has a hidden side zip, a pleated bust-line and the neck-line in V shaped.  You can wear this dress with or without a petticoat - I choose without to take these photos for my blog.  

Sizes range from XS to 2XL and it retails on the Miss Candyfloss website for $134.20 (US) or $172 (Aus) plus shipping costs.  It's made out of 62% polyester, 32% viscose and 6% spandex and is made in Transylvania, Romania.

Accessories Include:

Sandals from Bait Footwear

Red wicker handbag is from Pinup Girl Clothing

White hat is from Target Australia 

Hair-flowers are by Shazam Pinup Hair Flowers 

Brooch is by Erstwilder 

Bangles from Susan Jane Jewellery 

 These photos for my blog were taken on a private property near Maryborough, Queensland. There  were a number of different backgrounds I could use for my photos for example old sheds, trees, fences and an old red pickup truck.  I really do love finding new locations to take my photos at!

After having about six week's off from blogging I'm slowly getting back into it, as I do have a number of outfits I have to blog over the coming weeks.

Over the last six weeks I've attended a few pinup/vintage festivals and pageants. I coordinated my first ever pinup competition for the Rockin' Maryborough Vintage Festival, in September. That I received positive feedback from.

I purchased myself a brand new car, a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer (black edition). Also my beautiful cat Brandy of 21 years old had to be put to sleep, last week! :(

At the moment I'm getting excited as I'm going on holidays soon, I'm flying over to New Zealand next week and I'll be going to The Very Vintage Day Out in Auckland next weekend.  I also hope to take blog photos over in NZ as well.

I'll let you all know how my New Zealand trip goes, after I return back to Australia!

Also we have been getting a lot of rain, this is very unusual for this time of the year.  It hasn't stopped raining here for about three to four days now!  I had wanted to take photos again over the weekend but the rain put a stop to that!  :(

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

Autumn Leaves!

A couple of months ago I message Curvy Couture by Judy Dee through facebook, asking Judy if she could please make me a 1940's style pinafore dress!  I've seen Judy's beautiful creations on the one and only Miss Victory Violet! I just had to asked if I could have my own unique dress to wear and feature on my blog!
I sent a photo I found and the fabric I wanted to Judy. I decided on this Autumn leaves print because 1. I don't usually wear browns and wanted to try this colour and 2.  I wanted a print that was different from my favourite floral/fruit/tropical/novelty prints I usually wear.
I then sent through my measurements to Judy and sorted out how I could pay her etc.
Judy lives in New Zealand and she creates beautiful vintage reproduction garments and caters for sizes 12-22.

I'm very happy on the end result, this gorgeous dress is exactly what I was wanting going by the original photo I sent to Judy.
I love the back wrap style, that joins up with medium size buttons. I absolutely love the low cut-out back, the cute heart-shape front pocket and of course the ruffles around the bottom and on the sleeves.
The fabric is made of a sturdy cotton, so is very comfortable to wear.
Also I'm loving the length and how well this dress is constructed.  Judy has done a wonderful job with her dressmaking skills.
I highly recommend, ordering yourself a custom made outfit from Curvy Couture by Judy Dee.

Accessories Include:
Cream sandals from Bait Footwear 
Vintage basket/purse from Word from the Bird
Brooch from Erstwilder
Bangles thrifted
Hoop earrings from Revere Folie

 

I'm wearing another gorgeous hair-flower by Shazam Pinup Hair-Flowers

This one is the Terracotta Bi Colour double Anemone Clip.  This hair-flower is attached to a strong metal alligator clip.  I'm thrilled the terracotta browns matches my dress perfectly! 

This hair-flower is now sold out on the website.

 In other news over the weekend for my short Easter break, I visited family in Bundaberg, Queensland. Whilst up there I bought myself a new vintage style picnic basket set, a flamingo umbrella, a flamingo ornament and a new Erstwilder brooch, the country lemonade one.

On the Sunday I attended a local vintage car and hot-rod show and I judged a pinup pageant, that I really enjoyed doing. There was another lady also judging with me, I felt we did a pretty good job being both our first times!  I also took more photos for my blog.

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

Mint Green!

This gorgeous dress is from one of my favorite vintage inspired companies Miss Candyfloss
It's called Mariana - Lou The ultimate housewife dress.  I'm wearing the dusty mint colour, I do believe this colour has now sold out on Miss Candyfloss website.  Though there are other colours still available this includes navy blue, pink (some sizes left), red and black (some sizes left).
I love Miss Candyfloss for their well-made, beautifully designed and very comfortable to wear garments.  I especially adore their dresses and jumpsuits!

 Their sizes ranges from XS to 5XL, I'm wearing a size Large and it fits perfectly to my body shape. This dress is made from 63% polyester, 32% viscose and 5% elastane.  The Mariana - Lou dress has many great features for example the scallop collar, the pleated bust, short sleeves, lightly pleated skirt, a matching belt, a back zip and I love the length.  On Miss Candyfloss website, it states it's a 1950's housewife dress, but I believe you can easily pass this dress of as a 1940's inspired design as well.

Accessories Include:
Shoes from Bait Footwear
Vintage handbag from a facebook buy/sell/swap group
Brooch, bangle and gloves are thrifted

The floral hair-piece I'm wearing is from Shazam Pinup Hairflowers  and is called Peach Phalaenopsis orchid cascade head piece. It's designed to be worn down the side of your face and is lightweight and attached to an alligator clip.  This head-piece retails for £15 on Shazam Pinup Hairflower website.

I have four days coming up this weekend for Easter.  This long weekend I'm planning on seeing family, hopefully taking more photos for my blog and attending a hot rod show on Sunday.
The next four weeks are actually short 4 day work weeks, because of public holidays, then I'm on holidays for two weeks in May...yay!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo