Bernie Dexter!

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This blog post is my review on the vintage reproduction brand called Bernie Dexter.

Bernie Dexter is not just the name of this vintage fashion inspired brand, but it's also the name of the  CEO, and fashion designer behind the label that is Bernie Dexter! This brand is based out of the United States, with all the fashion items actually made in the USA.
Bernie Dexter designs and sells pinup dresses, skirts, pants, tops and swimwear.
You can purchase any of these fashion items from the actual website which is: http://berniedexter.com/ or from ebay and just about any other vintage/rockabilly/pinup inspired fashion stores and boutiques that sells this brand.

I currently own one dress and one skirt from this brand. The first I bought myself was a dress, around nine months ago from my local rockabilly/pinup boutique called Cherry Tree Lane Fashions. This dress is the Beatrice pink poodle print pinup dress.

I really love the Paris scenery print on this dress, the cotton fabric and the pink and white colors.
The white bust bodice and draped neckline is so amazing on this dress.

This dress also has lipstick pockets and comes with a white belt.

Only downside, it's a little tight in the waist, but I  still wear this gorgeous dress.








 

Here I am styling this beautiful dress.

So far I have found Bernie Dexter to design and produce beautiful and unique dresses and skirts. Only downside most of the dresses are not lined and are somewhat expensive to purchase if you do actually pay full-price.
The price ranges is usually between $100 - $200 for a particular piece of item. But you can pay cheaper prices if you look out for "sale" items, of buy from ebay etc.

A couple of weeks ago I bought myself a skirt which I ordered from Gwynnies Emporium the website is: http://gwynnies.com.au/ this skirt is called Trixie in serenity bridge. I wanted to buy the dress version, but their was a mix up on my order with another company I was ordering through. I received a full refund, but end up buying the skirt instead.

I really love the light cotton fabric and garden style print on the skirt, with the greenery, flowers, water and bridges. It's so beautiful.
This skirt also comes with lipstick pockets.
Such a great summer skirt!

Only downside for me, is the length, just wish it was a little longer, like by two inches as it only comes to my knees.

Here I am styling this lovely skirt.

So far I have found Bernie Dexter sizing to be somewhat on the small size, as I'd thought a size Large would fit me, but as I stated above the dress I do own, is a little firm in the waist area. The skirt fits better though, as I actually went a size up to extra large. But if your are buying online make sure you go by the actual measurements, which you can find on the official Bernie Dexter website.

I would really recommend Bernie Dexter to any fashionable vintage/pinup/rockabilly inspired ladies, that wishes to own a unique piece of clothing!

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo

My Birthday gifts!

Hi all!
Yesterday was my birthday, I didn't do much though as I had to work, even though it was a Sunday! I work every second weekend as an Aged Care worker, that's shift work for ya!
But I'm planning on going out for dinner one night this week, with some of the family.

I did receive heaps of birthday messages on both facebook and instagram, which I appreciated very much.

Anyway for my birthday I mostly was give some money this year, so I can purchase for myself what I wanted!
But I did received this really cute flamingo wall print from my sister.

I haven't found a area in my place to hang it, as of yet but I'm sure I will.











Today a parcel came in the mail for me, it was a pink flamingo handbag from the vintage reproduction company called Banned. This gift was from my Mum.

This handbag is from a rockabilly store in Queensland called Poison Kandy Klothing this is their website: http://www.poisonkandyklothing.com.au/

I love this bag, it's just so adorable with the pink flamingos, flowers and the pink background.







Also my Brother and his girlfriend gave me some money, which I'm going to use to pay the rest of on a dress I've had on lay-by from my local rockabilly/pinup store called Cherry Tree Lane Fashion (you can find on facebook).

This dress is from the brand vintage reproduction brand Hell Bunny, I really love this dress, the color, the white poker-dots, heart shape pockets, white sleeves etc. I am somewhat worried though it's going to look more costume inspired, then rockabilly/vintage/pinup inspired.

Anyway this dress is somewhat different and should be fun to wear!







I've also just ordered my first Luxulite brooch with some of the money I received, which should come in the mail, in the next two weeks.

This is the exact brooch I ordered, I'm looking forward to wearing it with some of my outfits!

I love the little red cherries and the colorful confetti back pin.












I'm also wanting to buy a couple of other fashion accessories, with my birthday money. Which will be  a blue rockabilly/pinup belt to accessorize with some of my outfits and a red hibiscus hair flower.

In the coming weeks, I hope to show these pretties in some of my outfit posts!

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo

Summer in Queensland, Australia

Summer in Queensland, Australia consists of very hot humid days (usually between 30 degrees Celsius and 35 degree Celsius.) and even hot nights. Summer also consists of wild storms, rain and even the occasional cyclone.

A Queensland storm.

There are many ways us Queenslander's like to try and stay cool, this includes using air conditioning or fan/s, wearing as little clothing as possible, having a nice cold drink, having a cold shower, going for a swim in a pool in the ocean on the beach and relaxing.
I also find a lot of people head to shopping center's and movie theaters to keep cool in the air conditioning.

Relaxing in a pool

At the beach.

I usually try and stay cool by having a cold drink, relaxing in air conditioning and wear cool summer clothing.

Enjoying a nice cold drink.

Most summer vacations in Queensland are usually spent at beaches, staying in resorts/units, camping and going to theme parks for example Wet n Wild and/or Dreamworld on the Gold Coast.

A Gold Coast resort.

 My summer outfits I usually like wearing dresses, skirts, tops and shorts. Here are a few examples:

Here I'm wearing a "tiki" inspired halter wiggle dress.

Here I am wearing a pair of high waisted shorts and a white peasant top.

Here I am wearing a cute little top and skirt.

The positives in summer for me is wearing all my favorite summer type clothing and that means no cardigans, jumpers, tights and leggings (which i prefer not to wear, but I have no choice, in the winter months). Cold drinks and long, beautiful days.
The negatives are the hot humid days and even nights (when it's too hot to do anything), wild vicious storms and from time to time cyclones, biting mosquito's (if sitting outside in the evenings to try and cool down) and also annoying fly's.

Until next time!
Cherrymilla xo

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