Freddies of Pinewood!

Hi all!
This week I'm going to review these two awesome outfits by UK vintage inspired clothing company Freddies of Pinewood
This company has been a favorite of mine for around three years. They're a favorite because of their high-quality denim jeans, skirts, dungarees and 1940's work-style blouses.  All their garments are made in England and are very true to the 1940's and 1950's era.

The first outfit I'm featuring this week is this cute 1940's work-style blouse and brown companion 1940's denim pants.  These pants actually come with a removable bib, they can been worn as dungarees as well.  I love the idea you can wear choose to wear just the pants or as dungarees.
The pants are made from a 100% cotton denim and are high-waisted.  They come with four buttons, on the four front patch pockets. Plus a zip and button, down the side to get in and out of.  I'm wearing a size 34".  These 1940's style pants are so comfortable to wear throughout the day. I have own these for a few years now and I still love to wear them. There are many sizes still available to purchase on the Freddies of Pinewood website.

The pink with brown poker dots 1940's work blouse, is made of 100% cotton, has small buttons down the front and a front patch pocket on the left side.  This exact top is now sold out, but there are many other colours to choose from. I'm wearing a size 14, I find it a little tight to wear around the waist-line, because of the waistband. I think a size 16 may have been a better fit for me.

Accessories Include:
Brown boots from Target Australia
Handbag from Word from the Bird 
Bangles by Los Flamingo 
Sunglasses from a local boutique
Brooch by Rock n Retro

The second outfit I'm featuring this week by Freddies of Pinewood is this black denim jeans skirt and multi-colour seasucker blouse.  Unfortunately for you this blouse is now sold out on the website.  I just love all the colours and the cute red vintage style buttons down the front.  As this blouse doesn't have a waistband you can tuck it into a pair of high-waisted pants or a skirt, like I have in these photos.

 The black denim skirt is made of a lightweight denim and has belt-loops and a adjustable waistband with two snaps. I do love this idea, as you can wear the skirt a bit more loser or tighter around the waist, it depends on your preference. It also has a hidden side zip, two front deep pockets and two back pockets. The black version is now sold out on the Freddies of Pinewood website but there are the blue, green and red options available. I'm wearing a size 34" and it fits perfectly on me.
If you're after a great pair of 1940's or 1950's denim skirts or pants, I highly recommend on ordering yourself something from Freddies of Pinewood  They also sell men's vintage inspired jeans and tops.

Accessories Include:
Saddle shoes by Bettie Page Shoes purchased with Nicole Jade Boutique
Western belt from a local clothing boutique
Bangles by Splendette
Brooch by Deer Arrow
Earrings by Revere folie

These photos were taken by my wonderful, supportive partner at two different parks in Maryborough, Queensland.
Next week I'll be reviewing two dresses by UK vintage reproduction company Collectif Clothing

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Homestead Dungarees!

The dungarees, I'm wearing here are from UK brand Freddies of Pinewood
they are the Brown Home Companion Dungarees.  These 1940's inspired dungarees are made with a brown cotton twill with black stitching. They have very little stretch to them, so I would suggest you follow the measurement guide.  The sizes range from a 24 inch waist up to a 36 inch waist, there is also a regular and long leg option to choose from. This depends on your height and/or how long you prefer your trousers.
I love how the bib can be detached from the dungarees, so you can wear them as 1940's style trousers instead. Then you have the option of two outfits in one!  For these blog photos I decided to wear them as dungarees.  Other features are the two front button-up pockets, the zip goes up the side and buttons at the waistband.
Only tiny downside for me personally is the bib part, it's a little difficult to button up, due to the buttons-holes found stitched inside the jeans, it does take a bit of getting use to fasten the buttons into the button-holes.
These dungarees are very comfortable to wear and are currently listed to purchase for £80 plus shipping costs, on the Freddies of Pinewood webpage.

The blouse I'm wearing with my dungarees is the Lydia top by Lady K Loves
This top is now sold out and unavailable through the website!  I love the coral colour and how it can be tied at the waist or tucked into a skirt, a pair of high-waisted jeans or trousers.  These tops have a shirt style collar and patio style ric-rac and ribbon detailing on both the front and back.  There is also little crystal buttons to fasten up down the front. It's made from a light cotton material.

Accessories Include:
Vintage basket from Word from the Bird
Brown boots from Target Australia
Brooch from Erstwilder
Hoop earrings from Revere Folie
Hair-scarf from an ebay seller
Bangle is thrifted

These photos were taken in Toowoomba, Queensland at an old Inn, that is now a museum.  It's called Royal Bulls Head Inn
It's owned and operated by the Toowoomba Branch of the National Trust of Queensland.  It was established in 1847 by ex-convict William Horton to offer lodgings, stables for animals and host auctions and other social occasions. In 1859 William Horton extended the building into a two story hotel.  In 1860 it became known as the Royal Bulls Head Inn!
Later on a local saddler brought the property and it became a family home for some years.
In 1985 it was opened as a museum to the public, the museum is currently open on the first Sunday of the month and there is a small entry fee to visit the museum. 
I wanted to take my photos here, as to have a country-homestead feel to them, whilst wearing my dungarees!

 In other news, last Friday I went antique shopping with my Mum and sister.  We didn't end up buying anything though, there was nothing that really caught our attention and the prices were a bit steep.  I also took more photos for my blog and I've just been working.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Retro Western!

This is my second retro style T-shirt I have from Atomic Swag Apparel  I just love these tee's so much because of their wonderful prints for example country/western and tropical/Hawaiian. Plus they are  very comfortable to wear and fit really well!
Atomic Swag Apparel are based in California, America and sell ladies, men's and kids retro 1950's inspired t-shirts.
My tee I'm wearing and reviewing here is called square dancers, this design is inspired by three amazing 1950's t.v. shows called The Old American Barn Dance, the Grand Old Opry and Tex Rittler's Ranch Party.
It's made from 100% pre-shrunk cotton, which is great for sensitive skin and is breathable to wear. Comes in sizes extra small to 2X Large.  Also the prints are made using water based ink's so they will always feel soft, never chip, fade or peel away, as stated on the company's website. This tee is currently listed on their website to purchase for $34.34 (Aus) or $25.94 (US).

These 1940's swing trousers are from Vivien of Holloway  I love the caramel colour, which looks great with many different tops, knitwear and blouses.  The trousers are made from a soft fabric so are very comfortable to wear.  The fabric is 80% polyester, 15% viscose and 15% elastane.  There are four stylish buttons down the side, to get in and out off and are high-waisted.  They also have a small pocket on the front.
Actually these trousers have just been re-released to order through Vivien of Holloway and are currently listed for 55 £ or around $95 (Aus). They come in sizes waist: 24 inches and hips: 36 inches up to waist: 38 inches and hips: 50 inches.

Accessories Include:
Boots from Target Australia
Handbag thrifted
Sunglasses from Your one stop pinup shop
Earrings from Colette by Colette Hayman
Bangle thrifted
Brooch by Erstwilder ordered through Vintage Pip

These photos were taken by myself with my tripod and my new canon camera in a local park-lands that have a "very country" inspired look to them as I knew it would be a great backdrop for my outfit and for these blog photos.

In other news I'm back now at work from having a couple of weeks off on leave!

Also I'm on the count down for attending the second annual Rockin Maryborough Festival, which is less than three weeks to go.  This festival will go for the whole weekend in the town I live in.  There will be vintage cars, markets, rock and roll dancing, rockabilly bands, a vintage ball and a pinup pageant. I won the title of Miss Congeniality last year, so I'm not entering this year but I'm looking forward to watching all the other beautiful pinups and having a wonderful weekend!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo







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

Tutti Fruitti!

I received this summer inspired dress from an Australian retro clothing and accessories boutique called Laurina Jean Retro 
To feature on my blog for all my lovely readers and followers!
 Laurina Jean Retro sale rockabilly dresses, handbags, petticoats, cardigans and boleros, jewellery and hair accessories.
You can also find Laurina Jean on facebook   https://www.facebook.com/laurinajean/home
I just adore the print on this dress, with the pink watermelons and strawberries.  On Laurina Jean's website it's currently listed for $70 (Aus).  They do ship Australia and World wide (shipping costs vary, email Laurina Jean for a quote).
Sizing ranges from size 8 right up to size 24.  Size charts are listed on their website.

This dress is made from 100% cotton, has a back zip to get in and out off, has capped sleeves, a sweetheart shape neckline and a full circle skirt (great for wearing a petticoat underneath), I also love the length on the skirt, for my height.  Note: I added my own belt (from another dress) and one of my petticoat's for extra structure and shape.
Such a wonderful summer inspired dress to wear. That I highly recommend on purchasing yourself one, there is also a tropical pineapple print dress as well to choose from!

Accessories Include:
Peep-toe shoes from Williams Australia
Pink petticoat from Your one stop pinup shop (from a friend)
Watermelon hair-scarf and pink gumball necklace also from Your one stop pinup shop
Tights from Target Australia 
Watermelon brooch from Atomic Mingo (no longer in business)
Sunglasses, earrings and Tiki bangles from various online business's.

Laurina Jean Retro are having a pop-up shop at Hervey Bay, Queensland this weekend of 20/21 August from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm both days, there will be some great specials on some of there clothing and accessories.  I plan to attend one day this weekend, so if you live local please go and check there pop-up shop for yourself.  The location for Hervey Bay is on their facebook page.

 In other news I'm going over to Fraser Island with all the family for a couple of days, which I'm really excited about as I've never been before, even though it's located right at my doorstep! We have a special family celebration over there, which I can't reveal at this time!
We are staying at a lovely resort called King Fisher Bay I'm looking forward to relaxing, exploring, drinking and eating.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo





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

Bailee Venice!

I received this gorgeous dress a couple of weeks ago from a UK inspired brand Lindy Bop to feature on my blog for a review and to wear!  This dress is called "Bailee" Yellow Venice Border Swing Dress. 
I love the Venice border print, and the yellow/white print.
I love how the wide straps meet towards the middle of the dress to the front bow, I find with this strap style, the straps don't fall down of your shoulders, which can be really annoying if your forever having to fix up your straps on a dress!
The material is 97% cotton, 3% elastane and is fully lined which is 100% cotton.
Such a stunning summer inspired dress!

I ordered size 14 which fits my measurements perfectly. Currently this dress ranges from sizes 6 up to 26 and is currently listed for 38 (British pounds) or $66.53 (Australian dollars).
  Other features to this dress is a box pleat skirt, a removable matching belt, concealed back zip with a hook and eye and has hidden in-seam pockets.
 I also love the length and I wore one of my petticoats (from ebay) underneath for a fuller swing skirt.
If your looking for a vintage inspired dress for spring/summer and for a reasonable price, then Lindy Bop currently have a lot of dresses listed on their website for sale and on "sale" for generous reduced prices!

Accessories Include:
Shoes from Target Australia
Bag is by SunJellies and ordered through Vintage Pip
Yellow hair-flower from Your One Stop Pinup Shop
Bangles from a local clothing & accessories boutique
Sunglasses from a local accessories boutique

These blog photos were taken by my Mum at a lovely place called Bamboo Land which is a nursery and park-lands, and is also used for weddings and family picnics.  There were many beautiful spots for photos, such as bamboo trees, landscape gardens and plants, a river, statues and an old style train on the park-lands.

In other news over the weekend just gone my friend and follow blogger Vera Gin Vintage took photos of each other in two different outfits for future blog reviews!

Also I've been receiving a number of packages over the last week from Mr Postman and today I received a new camera a (Canon EOS 700) to take blog photos etc with, I just have to work out how to use it properly!
I'm going to try and sell my current camera, as it still works quite well.  But I wanted an upgrade for my blog photos.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Floral Garden!

This beautiful dress I wanted to share with you all is from an Australian business called Dickybird Dresses
Dickybird Dresses is created and owned by a lovely lady named Kristen Cutlack, Kristen has studied fashion design, pattern making and illustration.  In 2011 the Dickybird label was started, Kristen custom designs dresses, skirts and tops.  All her designs are specifically made to suit the piece of fabric on hand, so just in every case her dresses etc are a one off design.
Her fabrics are often vintage and up-cycled from other pieces so her customers may expect some slight variations is colour in the made up dresses, skirts etc.
She also has an exceptional skill in fitting a garment to a customers measurements, which I definitely found in the dress she custom made for me!
Kristen sells her dresses at her own home in Queensland, Australia, at several markets and on her facebook  https://www.facebook.com/DickybirdDresses/ and instagram pages @mydickybird

 This gorgeous dress what custom made for me to wear and to do a blog review on.  I just love this dress so much!
I was able to choose the style of dress I wanted, by messaging Kristen from Dickybird Dresses through her facebook page, and she sent me a photo of the fabric she currently had in stock that I could use for my dress. I do adore the pink floral print, the green leaves on the cream background.
I sent through my measurements, with the final result, ended up fitting like a dream!
I also love the length, the front pockets, the white zigzag ending around the pockets and neckline and the square neckline itself. This dress is made out of a light cotton and has a back zip.
I highly recommend on ordering yourself a "beautiful creation" from Dickybird Dresses!

Accessories Include:
Wedges are from Payless Australia
Cardigan is from Target Australia
White pearl necklace from Michael Hill
Retro sunglasses from Colette by Colette Hayman
Pink hair-flower from Gigis Retro Closet
Pink petticoat borrowed from Vera Gin Vintage

These photos were taken by the ever lovely Miss Vera Vamp and/or Vera Gin Vintage.  They were taken at a local park-lands in Bundaberg, Queensland.  In some of these photos there was a lady near by doing yoga, so we both had to try and stay clear from her!  Also I love the photos of myself lying on the grass, I'm very happy with these photos, and how great they turned out!

 In other news over the weekend I drove up to Bundaberg, Queensland to see some of the family and also to catch up with Miss Vera to take blog photos together, we also had a yummy brunch together in a local cafe as well.

I'll be featuring my next blogger interview on my blog, hopefully by the weekend, so keep your eyes peeled out for that!
Also I'm one the countdown now to attend my first ever Cooly Rocks On (huge rockabilly festival) down at the Gold Coast, Queensland. I'm so excited to go!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Vintage Traveling!

A couple of months back I ordered two dresses from a US ladies clothing company called Eshakti
because I had a sale coupon I could use and there was a "sale" at the time on their website. Plus I love their collection and their many styles of dresses to choose from!
Eshakti mainly sell skirts, tops and dresses. Including many designs, fabrics and patterns to pick and choose from which they update and add new designs quite regularly as well.

This is how Eshakti works as stated by their website: 1. Choose your favorite design that is currently available at the time. 2. Let the company know your measurements.  3.  Customize your design to suit your style e.g. longer/short sleeves, longer/shorter skirt length, low neckline etc.  4. Order and pay for your goodies. 5. Then wait for your order to arrive. This is such a great idea to have a hand in the design of your special skirt of dress. I wish more clothing companies offer this type of thing.
Only downside is that Eshakti only ship to the US and Canada and don't ship to other countries like Australia (where I live). So I had to use a separate postal service that could ship my dresses to me (which end up costing a little more that I had wanted to pay).
Unfortunately I won't be ordering again from Eshakti unless they start shipping worldwide in the near future.

But I do love this dress I choose from Eshakti (currently the same print is on their website but in a different dress style to purchase).
I customize this dress for myself by letting the company know my measurements, adding a longer skirt length and shorter sleeves. Other great features is that this dress is lined, has hidden pockets, comes with a belt and is made out of a light crepe fabric.  I just adore the fabric print with the blue background and the little pink flowers. Such a classic 1940's style!
I hope to blog my other dress in the near future.

Accessories Include:
Peep toe shoes from Target Australia
Cream vintage gloves are thrifted.
Hair flower is from Daisy Jean Floral
Sunglasses are from Colette by Colette Hayman
Perfume brooch is from Soda Sweethearts

These photos were taken by Miss Vera Gin Vintage a little while ago whilst she was visiting me, they were taken at a couple of different locations in Maryborough, Queensland.  For example on a train line beside the river and in a rotunda in Queen's park.

In other news my Mum, my sister and I went to the most beautiful place this morning, so I could mainly take blog photos but to also looked around at the most beautiful cottage and gardens.  I'm really looking forward to posting this on my blog real soon!

Also I'll be posting another blogger interview within the next few days, so keep a look out for that!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo