Getting to know Colour Me Bristol!

Here is my next blogger friend and one of my favorite style bloggers I enjoy reading and following.  I would love to introduce Colour Me Bristol to you all!
I've been following this lovely lady's blog for around one year now and I've been following her instagram profile for around two years! I adore her style so much, Miss Bristol's style is always so bright, colourful and fun! Also her kitschy accessories are always so wonderful and on point!  As your going to see in these photos of the gorgeous Miss Bristol!

Question:  How did you come up with the name Colour Me Bristol for your blog?
 I had a hard time coming up with a name! But, I wanted to pick something that really expressed my love of colour, since it plays a huge part in my life! My wardrobe and my apartment are covered in colour. I've always been drawn to bright colours/rainbow colour schemes, since I was a child.

 Question:   Please describe your blogging style?
 My blogging style is pretty simple. I always post outfit photos, and talk a bit about my outfit, and also a bit about what's going on in my life at the moment.

 Question:  What inspired you to start blogging?
 When I started coming across blogs, I really enjoyed reading them. They made me want to start my own, because no one in the area I live in dresses anything like me. The blogs I read inspired me, and made me feel less alone. I wanted an outlet to express my style!

 Question:  Describe your fashion sense/style?
 My fashion sense/style is what I call "1950's rainbow brite", ha. I am very drawn to full skirts, bright colours and fun novelty prints, fun accessories and bright shoes. I have tons of different novelty printed dresses and skirts. I am very drawn to fun, bright novelty prints. I feel very confident in my clothing. I know the way I dress now is the best way I've ever dressed in my life, and it just makes me so "me", and makes me feel so good.

 Question:  Do you have any favorite bloggers and if so can you name a few?
I really enjoy reading: Sara Lily's blog (http://saralilyphoto.blogspot.com), Ashely's blog (http://www.southerncabelle.com), June Bugs and Georgia Peaches's blog (http://junebugsandgeorgiapeaches.blogspot.com), Miss Victory Violet's blog (http://www.missvictoryviolet.com/), Christina's blog (http://silvercatteaparty.blogspot.com), Lauren's blog (http://www.prefertobedemure.com), and your blog, of course!
 
Question:  What can your readers/followers expect from you and your blog over the next 12 months? 
 Just more of the same, ha! :) I don't have any plans as of yet to change up the format of my blog. Just expect tons of bright coloured outfits, with lots of novelty prints!! I've been blogging for three years now, and the way I have been doing it still works for me.

I hope you enjoyed getting to know Colour Me Bristol better, here is the link to her blog so you can go and check our this great vintage inspired style blog for yourself:  http://colourmebristol.blogspot.com.au/

Also my blog giveaway will be closing in 6 days time, so go and enter here is the link to that: http://missmillacherry.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/my-first-blog-giveaway.html
some great accessory prizes up for grabs!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Balinese Gardens!

I bought this dress earlier in the new year from Stars and Swallows from a recent "sale" they had.
This dress is called The Ella Tiki dress by Steady Clothing
Which comes in two colour ways the red and black, I chose the black one! This dress is made out of 100% cotton, whilst the colour material is made out of a rayon/polyester/spandex mix and is made in the USA.  I found this dress has a lot of stretch, so is quite comfortable to wear and fits to my figure nicely.

The strapless bodice is quite snug and has hidden plastic boning for extra support, this frock also has a hidden back zipper. I love the colourful hibiscus and tropical plants over the front faux wrap of this dress and the sarong/wrap style. Such a great dress to wear in the summer/warmer months to try and stay cool.
I believe this dress on the Steady Clothing website has been discontinued. However Stars and Swallows still have some sizes left in both the red and black colour way but are back to full-retail price!

 

Accessories included:
Vintage wicker purse
Pink wedges are from Payless Australia
Orchid hair-flower from Stars and Swallows
Bamboo tiki bangles from Cherry Bay Fabulous 
Pink pastel gumball necklace from Your one stop pinup shop 
Sunglasses are from Colette by Colette Hayman 

These beautiful tropical theme gardens I took my blog photos at is actually a private residence gardens called Bumble Bee Hillside Gardens here is the website link: http://bumblebeegardens.com.au/  
  Bumble Bee Hillside Gardens are located near Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia. You are able to hire out these beautiful theme gardens for any special photo moments for example for weddings, graduation, naming ceremony and vow renewal. As well as the tropical/Balinese style gardens, there is also rustic style gardens and cottage gardens which I had the pleasure by the owner to be shown around!
I highly recommend these gardens to have your special theme photos taken in!  I hope I'm able to visit these stunning gardens again in the near future!

Please feel free to enter my first ever blog competition giveaway, there are some great pinup/rockabilly accessories up for grabs from such wonderful Australian business, which closes by next weekend here is the link: My first blog giveaway
Also this weekend I'll be posting my next blogger interview this time with the lovely Colour Me Bristol

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

My First Blog Giveaway!

Hi all!

I'm pretty excited to be doing my first blog competition giveaway! Which are from Australian business, boutiques and company's. Open to both Australian and International blog followers and readers.
Please enter via the Rafflecopter widgets under each prize pack!

Here's what you can win in Prize Pack No 1:
1. A Chevy and vintage Caravan brooch from Deerarrow
2.   Betty Boop hair-scarf & bow from Cherry Bay Fabulous
3.   Hamburger brooch from Soda Sweethearts
4.   Pink floral hair-flower from Rock N Retro
5. A fashion clutch, retro belt and tattoo stickers from Cherry Tree Lane Fashion
6.  Floral hair-piece from Gwynnies Emporium
7.  Black hair turban and retro poker-dot sunglasses from Pretty in Pinup

a Rafflecopter giveaway Here's what you can win in prize pack No 2:
1. Earrings from Colette by Colette Hayman
2. Two hair-scarf's from Laurina Jean Retro
3.  An Erstwilder Happy Glamper brooch from Vintage Pip
4.  Two hair floral pieces from Gigis Retro Closet
5.  Two Cd's from my favorite Australian rockabilly band The Sugarshakers

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Good-luck everyone I will announce the two winners on my blog, after the competition is finished on the 5/2/2016 at midnight (AEST timezone)  in a couple of weeks time! If you are a winner you'll have to let me know your email address so I can contact you regarding your address to post etc.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Tropical Rainforest!

I recently bought this gorgeous wiggle dress from Lindybop a few weeks ago in a big "online sale" they had recently.
This dress is called Vanessa Pink Rainforest wiggle dress, this dress is made out of a medium weight stretch fabric (95% polyester and 5% elastane).
This dress also came with it's own pink matching belt, is fully lined and has a hidden back zipper to get in and out of with ease. I really adore the fabric print so much with all the bright colours, and the tropical plants all over.

Other great features to this dress is the eye catching pink crossover bust panel, the sweetheart neckline and the kick back pleat for easy walking and movement.
This dress is very comfortable to wear and fits so well on me.  Unfortunately this dress has now been discontinued.  Lindybop though has a lot of other great dresses, skirts, pants, tops and accessories to choose from and all being reasonable priced!

I knew I had to accessorize this dress with my gorgeous new tropical hair-floral piece from Soda Sweethearts  Holly the lovely lady who runs and owns Soda Sweethearts has some lovely pieces on sale to choose from, including hair pieces, earrings and brooches. There's even made to order custom  straw hats on her Etsy site. All her pieces are very well made and constructed. You can even win a cute hamburger brooch in my blog giveaway which will be available to enter real soon! 

Other accessories include:
Peep-toe wedges Williams Australia
Bracelet from a fashion chain store
Purple Pinup Couture wicker purse from a facebook group
Parasol thrifted

 I even had a recent professional photo-shoot taken wearing this dress from Lindybop which went perfectly with the Tiki/Hawaiian style shoot!
Here is a photo from that shoot. Photo credit: Phil Kustom Photography

Who's ready to enter my giveaway?  Starting this Friday, there will be two prize packs up for grabs, full of cute and awesome pinup/rockabilly prizes, so please keep an eye out for that!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Getting to know Vera Gin Vintage!

I'm starting a new blog segment where every two to four weeks, I'll be asking a certain blogger friend and/or one of my favorite bloggers some exciting questions to get to know them and their blogging style better!

My very first blogger and friend that I love to introduce is Vera Gin Vintage!
I've been following Vera Gin's blog now for around 6 months and I really love and enjoy reading her reviews and posts, on a weekly basis. I've also gotten to know Vera Gin Vintage on a friendship level, as we only live an hour away from each other.
We have even taken photos of each other for both our individual blogs!  I love having a friend that dresses similar to myself and my style and has the same taste in vintage inspired fashions.

Question:  How did you come up with the name Vera Gin Vintage for your blog?
  It was a simple play on words of the name of the great WWII songstress Vera Lynn!  I liked the mixing of the historic 40s connotations with the slight cheekiness of alcohol.

Question:   Please describe your blogging style?

  I blog about vintage and retro fashion and lifestyle from the perspective of a pinup girl living in subtropical Queensland, Australia.  I focus on providing reviews of products and brands, style posts, posts about the latest pinup/retro items to catch my eye, running giveaways, and providing behind the scenes looks into things like pinup photo shoots and pinup girl competitions.

Question:  What inspired you to start blogging?
  I decided to start blogging last year because I felt that I had a unique perspective and because I find so much enjoyment from living the pinup life that I wanted to share it with others!

Question:  Describe your fashion sense/style?
 I consider myself a full time pinup girl with a focus on 1940s and 1950s retro looks.  My favourite reproduction brands include Collectif, Pinup Girl Clothing and Lindy Bop.  I also like to mix in vintage elements such as vintage gloves, hats and jewellery.  And recently, I’ve started learning to sew my own clothing, with circle skirts and dresses being my favourite things to make.

Question:  Do you have any favorite bloggers and if so can you name a few?
   I particularly enjoy reading UK bloggers Miss Amy May and Retro Chick, plus New Zealand blogger Miss Victory Violet.  To be honest, my favourite bloggers are those who are genuine and down to earth – ones who aren’t always perfect!

Question:  What can your readers/followers expect from you and your blog over the next 12 months? 
 Expect more giveaway competitions of pinup goodies; behind the scenes looks into the pinup competitions I’ll be entering; reviews of newly released products from big companies such as Erstwilder, and little owner-operator Etsy shops; and insights into what it’s like to be a retro girl in a modern world!

 I hope you enjoyed my little conversation with Vera Gin Vintage regarding her vintage inspired blog! Here is the link to Vera Gin Vintage blog please go and have a look/read:  https://veraginvintage.wordpress.com/

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Pinup Girls at the Beach Part 2!

Here is part 2 and my second outfit blogged photos that were taken with Vera Gin Vintage at Bargara, Queensland, Australia. Here is the first part if you haven't read it yet: http://missmillacherry.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/pinup-girls-at-beach.html
We took these photos on the actual beach, on volcanic rocks and by some palm trees.
 This matching skirt and crop-top were custom made to my measurement's by Mamar Dynamite
 I also own a play-suit with matching detachable skirt also made by Mamar Dynamite.

My skirt and top is made out of a very light-weight cotton, has a zip & button in the skirt to get in and out of and the top is lined and has buttons down the back and on the halter strap.
I love the fabric print with the tropical flowers and all the fun bright colours.  This outfit is so great to wear in the summer, especially with Queensland's heat-wave we've been having of late.

Accessories included:
Pink wedges from Payless Australia.
Pink gumball necklace Your One Stop Pinup Shop
Tiki bangles and parasol Cherry Bay Fabulous and retro sunglasses Cherry Tree Lane Fashion
Wicked purse Pinup Girl Clothing (no longer in stock)

Here is Vera Gin Vintage and myself, after a successful morning taking some great photos for both our blogs!

In other news my first ever blog competition giveaway is coming along nicely, I'm just waiting on a couple of more goodies to add, then I can get the competition part underway! Hopefully by this time next week if all goes well.
Also I'm going to be starting a new segment on my blog titled "Getting to know my follow blogger friends", Vera Gin Vintage will be the first blogger friend we will be getting to know more of. Hopefully I will be able to post this within the next week!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Garden Photoshoot!

Nearly three weeks ago now I had a photo-shoot with  Chrome-plated photography. These are some of the images taken from the shoot!
I had to meet the photographer and his girlfriend at their house at 6:30am for hair and makeup. Miss Cherry Bombshell
did my hair and make-up which took way longer then expected (I have very thick hair and sometimes can take quite long to do a particular style). We wanted to start shooting photos by 8:30am but didn't actually start to about 9:30ish or so.
I had actually had another photo-shoot booked in straight after with another awesome photographer, so I was somewhat late for that one...oops!

 I actually won this photo-shoot from when I attended the Pinup's by the Sea event, in October last year. I went into the competition draw because I had some free photos taken with Chrome-plated photography at the event.
These photos were taken at Redcliffe Botanical Gardens, Queensland, Australia.
I love these photos so much and how amazing they turned out, I'm still waiting on the high-res ones which I should receive any day now. I also adore my hair and make-up thanks to the gorgeous Miss Cherry Bombshell!

Sweet Surrender Dress is by the brand  Tatyana (no longer available from their website).
Shoes and bangle are thrift-ed.
Other accessories were borrowed and belong to Miss Cherry Bombshell.

In other news I'm planning on doing my first ever competition giveaway aimed towards my lovely blog followers and readers! I'm arranging on giving away 2 differen't but similar packages which will include accessories from my favorite Australian pinup/rockabilly boutiques and business.
I'm still waiting on a few more goodies but so far here what will be includes in these packages:

1. Hair-floral piece from Gwynnies Emporium
2. A Happy Glamper Erstwilder brooch from Vintage Pip
3. A Betty Boop Hair-scarf and bow from Cherry Bay Fabulous
4. Red Chevy and vintage caravan brooch from Deer Arrow

5. A hair-flower from Rock N Retro
6. A Burger brooch from Soda Sweethearts
7.  Earrings from Colette
8.  Two gorgeous hair-floral pieces from Gigis Retro Closet

More information on how to enter shall be reveled hopefully within the next 2 -3 weeks!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo