Lindybop!

This blog post is about my review on another favorite vintage reproduction brand called Lindybop!

Lindybop are based out of the UK. This brand mostly sell ladies vintage style dresses, skirts, tops and petticoats.
Lindybop are another popular vintage reproduction brand. That sell clothing items for ladies, who are on a budget, but at the same time are well designed.
You can purchase any of they're fashion items from their own actual website which is http://www.lindybop.co.uk/  also from ebay or from most fashion stores and boutiques that sell pinup/vintage/rockabilly inspired fashion clothing items.

I currently own two dresses from this great brand. The first I bought for myself was around 8 months ago from ebay. This particular dress was for sale for a very good price, and I loved the look and style of it.
This dress is called: Grace black swing floral dress.

Grace floral dress

I really love the floral print on the black background, the design, cut and length of this dress.
I also love the bow on the side, and the gathered pleats, falling down from the bow.
This dress is made of a heavy cotton fabric, so it's good to wear in the colder months, whilst wearing a cardigan.

Only downside was this dress was a bit big for me, when I received it in the post. My Mum, kindly offered to alter it for me. So now it does fit better!

Here is myself, styling this lovely dress.

So far I have found Lindybop's clothing to be of a pretty good quality, and a lot of their items are really beautiful and truly do look like vintage inspired clothing.
Their prices range from $40 - $100 for a particular piece of clothing item (depending on where you buy from and if they're is a "sale" on or not).

The next dress I bought for myself was around 3 months ago from Lindybop's actual website, this particular dress was on "sale" for a really good price, plus I love the style and look of it. This dress is called "Jeanette" rocker cotton shirt dress.

I just love the 1950's/rockabilly style of this dress, with the red color, the buttons down the front and the leopard print pockets, collar and sleeves.

It's such a really "cool" looking dress, also the fabric is of a good quality and the top part of this dress is also lined.
Also I have noticed the sleeves on this dress, can be worn two different ways, depending on your taste. Myself personally prefer the sleeves folded over, like the model is wearing on the left.
This dress fits me very well.

Myself personally styling this awesome dress.

Lindybop's sizing I have found somewhat generous, for example the first dress I bought, was a little big for me. Just be really careful if buying online, make sure you measure yourself correctly and go by their measurements.
Apart from that I would highly recommend a Lindybop item of clothing for all you pinup/rockabilly ladies on a budget and want to own a popular vintage reproduction brand dress or skirt.

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo

                                                                                                       

My Weight Loss!

Nearly two years ago now, I made the decision that I really needed to lose some weight! Because some of my clothes I couldn't fit into anymore or were getting to tight to wear, also I was somewhat unfit. Then one day I "willed" myself to see how much I actually do weigh and I wasn't happy at all with what I saw. I then made the decision to really do something about losing some weight.

Me before I started losing weight.

First I started walking around my neighborhood for (20-30 minutes) each day for quite a while, which i did end up losing a few kilo's from. Then I implemented more of a healthy diet - which consisted of eating more fruits, vegetables, salads and less breads/carbs. As well as cutting out most junk foods and takeaway foods from my diet. Doing this I ended up losing around 8 - 10 kilograms. But I still needed to lose another 10 - 12 kilograms to get to my ideal weight goal.

Another of me before my weight loss.

Then I started taking "meal replacement" diet shakes and soups, two times a day for a week on, then the next week I would eat healthy for a couple of months. Plus I also changed my exercise routine of one day I would walk briskly for 30 mins, the next day I would do weight training with my own set of dumb bells. By doing this for a while, I got down to my ideal weight. When I started my weight loss journey, I ended up losing 20 kilograms!

Here I've lost around 8 kilograms.

From losing this weight, I felt more confident and happy with myself, I also felt more healthy, fit and strong.
With my clothing that were too big for me or didn't suit my taste of style anymore I ended up selling or giving away.
 From losing the weight I now love wearing 50's/rockabilly/pinup/vintage inspired outfits!

Myself at my goal weight.

Over the last couple of months though I have put on a few kilograms, because I haven't been as strict on myself with my exercising routine and of eating a healthier diet. But I do want to start walking again and eat less junk food to lose that extra 4-5 kilograms!

Myself wearing an vintage inspired dress

I don't want to get to my heaviest weight Again!!

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo

My dresses wishlist!!

Currently at the moment I have three dresses I currently want in my wardrobe and to wear myself of course!

Plus my Birthday is coming up soon, so that's always another excuse to buy some pretties for myself, or to receive some!!
The first is by the vintage reproduction brand called Bernie Dexter (I currently have this beautiful dress on order and hopefully it will arrive any day now).

This dress is called Veronquie dress in serenity bridge print. I just love the style and the print on this dress, just so beautiful! I just hope it fits well, when I received it in the post!

The next is from an Australian vintage reproduction brand called Retrospec'd, I've just put this dress on lay-by for myself through Miskonduct Klothing (an Australian boutique) http://www.miskonduct.com/

This dress is called Betty Fruit Basket in Black. I love the dress style, fabric fruit print and colors of this dress - just so very pretty!

The next dress I hope to receive as part of my birthday gifts. Which is from the vintage reproduction brand called Hell Bunny. I should receive this dress through my favorite local rockabilly/pin-up boutique called Cherry Tree Lane Fashion (you can find on facebook).

I would like either the lilac or green color one, which one do you think? Either color looks really lovely. I really love the style once again, with the white collar and poker-dots and the back of this dress, so stylish! These dresses are called Karen dress by Hell Bunny.

What dresses are on your wishlist?

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo

Christmas Frocks!

First I just want to wish everyone who reads my blog post a very Merry Christmas!!

This is just a quick post about what frocks I'll be wearing this week of Christmas celebrations.

The first is a dress by the vintage reproduction brand Lindybop.

I bought this dress a couple of months ago from Lindybop's official website.

As it was on "sale". I love the red color of this dress and the leopard print collar, sleeves, pockets and buttons.

I'll be doing a review on my couple of Lindybop dresses soon, so I'll upload a photo then, of me wearing this dress!








The second dress I'll wear is from the vintage reproduction brand Hellbunny.

I'll wear this dress, because of the red/white/green colors, very Christmas looking.

I bought this dress about six months ago, from my local pinup/rockabilly clothing store, called Cherry Tree Lane Fashions - find on facebook.

I have posted a review on this dress in my Part II review on Hellbunny! Which you can find in my blog archives.












The third dress, I'm planning on wearing will be on Christmas eve, it's from the American vintage reproduction brand Tatyana.

 



I bought this wiggle dress on facebook from a lady who was selling it for a very good price, I love the red poppies and it's made of a lovely velvet.

In the near future, I'll write a blog review on this dress and post a photo of me wearing this lovely dress as well.

I may even wear this dress for New Years!











The fourth and final dress, I'm planning on wearing for Christmas day is a dress I won on ebay, again for a really good price. It's by an Australian vintage reproduction brand called Retrospec'd.

 



   I really love the country style print, design and look of this beautiful dress.

As soon as I saw this frock on ebay I really wanted it!
Now it's mine!!

Once again I'll write a post review in the near future about this gorgeous dress and post up a photo of myself wearing and styling it!










Merry Christmas!

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo

Vivien of Holloway

This blog post is about my review on the vintage reproduction fashion brand Vivien of Holloway!

Vivien of Holloway are based in London, UK and all their clothing items are made in London. This brand sells both men and ladies vintage inspired fashion clothing and accessories. For example men: shirts and t-shirts and for women: dresses, skirts, trousers, tops and blouses. They also sell women's accessories for example jewelery, hair accessories, lingerie, petticoats and bags.

Vivien of Holloway have their own website where you can find all their fashion items they have for sale to buy for yourself, the website is: http://www.vivienofholloway.com/
There's also a sister Australian based store called "Christine's" that sell's Vivien of Holloway's clothing and accessories, which is located in Melbourne, Victoria.

I currently own two dresses, and a pair of red swing trousers from this brand. The first dress I bought for myself was around six months ago, this particular dress was on "sale" for a very good price on their online website. I loved the style and floral print on it. So I had to buy it! This dress is called "halterneck floral fiesta circle dress".

Floral Fiesta Dress

This dress is so gorgeous, I love the halterneck and swing style of this dress and also the floral fabric print with all those colors. Another bonus this dress came with it's own matching bolero, as shown in picture of the model on the left.

This dress is very well made and also had a boned bodice, which is something I don't have in any of my other swing/circle dresses.

It's made of cotton material and has a back zipper, to get in and out of.

Here's myself styling this gorgeous dress.

I really love Vivien of Holloway inspired vintage ladies clothing, because they are really well-made and constructed and their clothing pieces and accessories actually feel like your wearing a true vintage piece from the 1940's/50's.
Vivien of Holloway's pricing is of medium to the high price range, usually ranging between ($80 - $200) for a particular item of clothing. But from time to time, you can pick up something for a very good price in the "sale" section on their website.

The sizes are quite different to everyday mainstream clothing, so just follow the size guide and measurements to make sure you order the right size, if buying online.

The next dress I bought for myself was around three months ago, again from the actual website and in the "sale" section, this dress is the "kitty day dress" in a pink gingham/floral print.

Kitty day dress

I really love the style, color and fabric print of this dress. I also love how this dress has pockets and I also like the buttons down the front of this dress.

I find you have to wear a belt though, whilst wearing this dress, because myself personally think it looks and sits better whist wearing this lovely frock.

This dress also came with it's own matching hair scarf. It's  made of a cotton material and has a zipper down the side and buttons down the front to get and out of.

Here I am styling this lovely dress.

You can buy Vivien of Holloway's fashion items from their own website, from the Australian boutique called "Christine's" - which you can find on facebook and now and again from ebay.

Do you like the brand Vivien of Holloway?

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo

My family Christmas Tradition!

I can't believe, it's only 2 weeks to Christmas! This year once again has flown by!

This blog post is all about how my immediate family and I celebrate Christmas.

Our Christmas Tree

Christmas 2013

We usually put up our Christmas Tree at the start of December and generally take it down at the beginning of January, so it's usually up for the whole month of December. My Mum and I usually ensemble the tree, decorate it and dissemble it.

This year my Mum and I decided not to put up our Christmas tree as we won't be home for Christmas this year, my Mother, my sister and myself, are going away to my brother's and his families place (his fiance, my niece and nephew) to celebrate Christmas.

The last few years there has been a color theme for decorating the tree, for example red, gold, silver & last year it was blue. One year I love to decorate a pink one!

Gifts/Presents

Pressies under the tree

My family and I open up our presents on Christmas day and it usually takes all morning, not just because we are a big family (originally 6 members now there is 10 in total).

But because we have a tradition that we open up each gift we received one at a time, so everyone can see what each other received but to also make the "gift unwrapping last", so it's not all-over and done with!

We usually open up a few pressies, then stop for a cook breakfast, then open up the rest. Which by then it's usually lunch time.

Stockings on the fireplace.

In the past, for a few years there we each had stocking gifts, where we would buy each other something small to the price of $5 - $10, then guess who bought what.
Because of our family expanding (too expensive) and not having a fireplace anymore this little tradition stopped.





Christmas Food

The table is set for our Christmas meal.

We usually have our main Christmas meal either on Christmas eve or Christmas day for lunch. Which usually is a hot roast meal and consists of turkey, ham, vegetables and gravy. For dessert it's most likely a homemade trifle, that my Mum always makes.

We traditionally have a cooked breakfast on Christmas day, this consists of bacon or ham, eggs, mushrooms, spaghetti and toast or croissants.

Roast hot Christmas meal.

Also we eat treats throughout the day, for example chips, chocolates, rum balls, white Christmas, fruit pies, etc.

We have had cold meats and salads for lunch on Christmas day in the past as well.

In the afternoons after lunch and all the pressies have been open, my family and I either play card/board games, go for a swim (when we've had a backyard pool), or just sat around, drank, relaxed and chilled.

The past few Christmas's I've had to work, in the afternoon's but this year I have time off from my work, so I'm really looking forward to celebrating Christmas with my family!


Merry Christmas to you all!

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo

Collectif

This blog post is my review on the vintage reproduction clothing brand Collectif!

Collectif are based in the UK and mainly sell women's vintage style clothing for example dresses, skirts, blouses, trousers, shorts and knitwear etc and ladies accessories for example jewellery, handbags, hats, sunglasses and belts etc.
Collectif have their own website where you can purchase yourself something really well-made and lovely from, their website is: https://www.collectif.co.uk/.

I currently own 2 gorgeous dresses, a top and a cardigan from this brand! The first dress I bought myself was around three months ago from Collectif's official website, at the time they were currently having a "sale" on a lot of their items and I got myself the pink hibiscus sarong dress for a very reasonable price!

Pink Hibiscus Sarong dress

I really love the print and design of this dress, it's so "pinup tiki inspired" and very tropical looking. A great dress to wear for spring/summer!

This dress is really well-made and constructed. It's also lined and comes with a matching belt. This dress has a back zipper to get in and out off.

It's such a beautiful dress to wear and fits well!

Here I am personally styling the "pink hibiscus sarong dress".

So far I have found Collectif clothing to be very well-made and designed, as both dresses I do own are lined, and the fabric is of very good quality.
Collectif pricing is around the medium price range, usually between $60 - $120 for a particular item of clothing. But from time to time you can pick up something really beautiful on "sale" for yourself  like I have. You just need to be willing to look around online for a "bargain"!

The next dress I bought myself was around two months ago, from an ebay seller. Once again for a reasonable price, this dress is called the violet cherry print dress.

I just had to had to buy this dress, because of the cherry fabric print and it was selling for such a good price.

I also love the design and style of this dress, it's very 1940's vintage inspired!

This dress is also lined, has a side zipper to get in and out of and has 4 little pearl buttons on the front.
Also it fits on me really well.

Myself styling the "violet cherry print dress".

You can buy Collectif clothing from their own website, ebay, and from most rockabilly/pinup/vintage inspired websites and stores.

Do you like the brand Collectif?

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo