Winter Flowers!

Hi everyone!

How are you going?  I've got this week at work, then I'm taking some annual leave and having a week off. My husband and I are going away for a couple of nights for our one year wedding anniversary!  We had planned to go down to Mount Tambourine in Queensland ( a four hour drive away) but have now decided to go away a bit closer to Maleny in Queensland (a two hour drive away).  The reason why we changed our plans is mainly because of covid-19, as there has been a outbreak of Coronavirus recently especially in Victoria, Australia.  The state that I live in which is Queensland, there have only been a few cases. Fingers crossed it's stays this way but you can never be to sure.  My husband and I both decided we want to be on the safe side, and not travel as far away from home, for our anniversary getaway!

For this blog post I'm reviewing this beautiful dress by Sweden vintage inspired clothing company Miss Candyfloss  This dress is called Finella-Lee floral swing dress, this dress is now sold out on the Miss Candyfloss website. There are other colour ways still available to purchase for example there is a stone/red and a petrol/teal colours.  I actually waited up to ten weeks for this dress to arrive in the post (because of covid-19 and not many international flights at the moment).  I was very happy when this dress finally arrived and it fitted perfectly on me! 

I'm wearing a size XL and I love the fit and style of this dress...I'm looking forward to wearing it over spring and summer! Actually you could wear this dress all year around, in the cooler months just add a cardigan or a jacket.

This dress is made from 97% cotton and 3% Elastin.  It has a zipper at the back and pockets...yay!!

Other features include the swing skirt has box pleats (wear with or without a petticoat) and it comes with it's own fabric detachable green belt. Note: I'm not wearing a petticoat for these photos. 

I adore the diamond shaped neckline, the short sleeves and the pleated bust.  I also love the floral print on the navy blue background.  Miss Candyfloss is one of my favourite brands to wear, there garments are so comfortable, yet stylish and unique to wear! 

Accessories Include:

Green Boater Hat from Morgan and Taylor

Bangles and Earrings by Splendette

Brooch by Erstwilder

Handbag by Vendula London

Flats by Charlie Stone Shoes

These photos we're shoot by my amazing husband at Yengarie Gallery & Gardens  I'm ever looking for different locations for my outfit and blog photos and I'm so grateful, that I've been allowed to take my outfit and blog photos at Yengarie Gallery & Gardens.  There is actually a Maryborough Open Gardens day coming up on the 29th of August, the general public are able to view some amazing private gardens and it's for free. The lovely couple that own and take care of Yengarie Gallery & Gardens will be allowing the general public to view their gardens on the 29th August 2020. 

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

Floral Spray!

Hi everyone!

How are you all going?  If you have been reading and following my last two blog posts, well I finally was able to return back to work today.  After taking extra time off from work then what was expected, from having a slight cold/chest affection, over a week ago!  I'm only back at work for a couple of weeks, then I'll be having a week off in August for my first year wedding Anniversary! My husband and I are planning on going away for a few nights, to celebrate. 

For this blog post I'm reviewing this stunning 1940's inspired dress by UK vintage inspired clothing brand Vivien of Holloway

It's called 1940's Gloria Floral Spray in Pink.  I was able to purchase this dress towards the end of last year, after selling a few dresses I didn't wear anymore.  I'm wearing a size 22, it's a little bit roomy around the bust area, and fits well around the waist. Note: Vivien of Holloway sizes are not standard fashion sizing.  Please just follow the size guide for each garment to get the right fit for you.

Also this exact dress is just about sold out on the Vivien of Holloway website, there are some other sizes in a couple of other prints of this dress on the site, to purchase.  If you're on a budget, this dress is somewhat expensive! I must say for the price, this dress is made in the UK and is wonderfully constructed in a stunning floral fabric. It's also very limited edition, not many of these dresses we're made.

The fabric is made of a lovely moonlight satin and has a side zip to get in and out of. The shoulders have sewn in shoulder pads, if you're not a fan of shoulder pads you could easily remove them by unpicking the stitching.  Other features include a sweetheart neckline and a waterfall sarong that drapes down from one side of the hip.  I added my own belt to add more definition and shape to the dress. The sleeves fit my upper arms perfectly and I love the longer length, the skirt is 31 inches.  

I wore a light cardigan with this dress because it was somewhat cool when these photos we're taken.

Vivien of Holloway is one of my favourite vintage inspired clothing brands,  I love how authentic their garments are to the 1940's and 1950's and I adore all their different dress styles.  I highly recommend on purchasing from this wonderful company!

Accessories Include:

Hair-flower from Louella Deville

Bangles and Earrings by Splendette

Brooch by Erstwilder

Flats by Charlie Stone Shoes

Handbag by Bettie Page

These photos we're shoot by my loving husband outside and around the townhall in Maryborough, Queensland.  I'm very appreciative and ever grateful that my husband takes my outfit photos, as this makes it much easier on me.  As before I meet my husband Graham, most of the time I usually had to take my own photos, using a tripod and putting my camera on self-timer.  This was often very time consuming and quite difficult to get the right angle shot for my outfit blog photos. 

Plus I usually had to find a location with hardly no one around, as I felt insecure with taking my own photos.  I don't feel this way as much when someone else is taking photos of me!

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

At The Wharf!

Hi everyone!

An update from my last post, I'm feeling 100% better then I was last Friday/Saturday.  I'm currently taking antibiotics that my GP had prescribe to me on Monday. I had hoped to return back to work by now but due to new workplace policies, regarding flu's and colds I won't be able to return to work until next week!  I'm now having extra days off, then what was expected!

The last few days the weather here in Queensland, Australia has been miserable, with overcast, cold and rainy days! 

I really hope the weather will be nicer over the weekend, just have to wait and see!

For this blog post I'm reviewing one of my favourite dress by Australian vintage inspired clothing company Retrospec'd

This dress is called Gigi in Fishermans wharf.  I adore the print, with the nautical theme, the colours and the style of this dress.

I was able to purchase this dress for a great "on sale" price from Retrospec'd, around 6 months ago!

I'm wearing a size 16 and it fits perfectly on me.  There are still most sizes left to purchase from in this exact dress. 

Other features to this dress in the narrow adjustable straps, I must say which I do prefer.  As straps falling off my shoulders, can be very annoying! This dress also has side hidden pockets and narrow tucks in the skirt.  You could wear a medium size petticoat underneath, but again I choose not to for these blog photos!

The material is a lovely cotton stretch sateen, so it's very comfortable and breathable to wear, especially in the hotter summer months. 

I love wearing Retrospec'd because of their gorgeous dress fabric prints and the many different vintage inspired styles you can choose from.  Plus they're an Australian company as well!

Accessories Include:

Pink Beret from ebay Australia

Brooch by Erstwilder

Earrings by Revere Folie (No longer in business)

Bangles by Splendette

Shoes by Bettie Page Shoes ordered through Nicole Jade Boutique

These photos we're shoot by my wonderful husband down by the Mary river in Maryborough, Queensland.  I knew I wanted to have boats and yachts in the background to match the print on my dress.  That's one thing I always love to do when I'm taking my outfit and blog photos, I'll always try my best to find a location/background to suit the theme of my outfit/dress!

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

Lemon Yellow!

Hi everyone!

Last Friday morning I woke with a very sore throat and a head cold.  I rang up work to let my supervisor know I won't be able to make into work! As I work in an aged care facility I was told I had to go and get tested for covid-19, believe me this is not very pleasant.  I have since been cleared for Coronavirus which is great news!

Unfortunely I still can't return back to work at this stage, until I am completely symptom free of my slight chest infection! At the moment I just have a very mild cough. 

For this blog post I'm featuring this gorgeous dress by UK company The Pretty Dress Company

It's called Tilly of the Shoulder Bow Prom Dress.  I purchased this dress around 6 months ago for a very good sale price at that time!  This exact dress is available to pre-order through The Pretty Dress Company website for the full amount. Note: if you're on a tight budget it is quite expensive.  

It is such a stunning dress though and is very well designed and constructed.  All their clothing items are made and produced in the UK.

I'm wearing a size 18 and this dress fits perfectly on me, just follow the size guide on the website for you're best fit. 

I love the lemon colour and the pleated full swing skirt, that has hidden side pockets! The skirt actually has it's own net constructed under the dress. For extra skirt full-ness and swing you could wear you're own petticoat underneath, for these photos I choose not to!

Other features to this dress is that it is fully lined and has a boned bodice and a concealed back zip to get in and out of.  I also adore the draped of the shoulder neckline and the two adorable shoulder bows.

It's made of a stretch crepe fabric.  I actually own a few dresses from The Pretty Dress Company and they're all truly well designed and constructed! I highly recommend on ordering from this amazing dress company!

Accessories Include:

Wide Brim Hat - ordered through follow blogger Miss Harlow Darling

Bangles and Earrings by Splendette

Flower Brooch by Miss Gigi Anne

Yellow Heels from Bait Footwear

These blog photos we're shoot by my husband at Yengarie Gallery and Gardens  

This is one of my favourite locations to visit and take photos at wearing my beautiful dresses!  The lovely couple that own and look after these gardens are very welcoming and are accommodating to allow me to use their amazing gardens as photo backdrops!

I hope to visit again soon in the near future.

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

Care Bears!

Hi everyone!

How's you're week going so far?

On Sunday my husband and I went to a couple of shops to buy a few things and then that afternoon, my wonderful husband took photos of me for a couple of future blog posts!

This week I've just been working (I work in aged care) and I've posted a couple of dresses and a couple pairs of shoes that I don't wear anymore of to their new owners.  

What are you're plans for this coming weekend?

On Saturday, my husband and I will do our fortnightly grocery shopping and on Sunday we have been invited to a BBQ lunch with some family.

This week I'm featuring this super cute Care Bears skirt by U.S. vintage inspired clothing brand Unique Vintage

I purchased this skirt through Australian rockabilly/pinup and vintage inspired clothing company Lana Rose Fashion unfortunely this exact skirt is now sold out!

Care Bears are so popular now, with many companies releasing Care Bear featured clothing, bags, shoes, brooches, etc.  They are so adorable and they remind me of my 1980's childhood growing up with my favourite toys of Care Bears, Barbie's and Cabbage Patch Dolls!

I'm wearing size 1XL it's a little big on my waist, but I prefer that then it being tight and uncomfortable to wear. 

I just adore the Care Bears dancing in roller skates around the hem of this gathered swing skirt.  I also love the stars and balloons floating on the black background.

Other features of this skirt is that is has a side zipper with a button enclosure. It has hidden pockets and is made of 100% polyester.  This skirt is unlined and has no stretch.  

I recently purchased some new Care Bear brooches and a hair-scarf by Australian company Erstwilder  I'm looking forward to matching my new brooches and scarf with this skirt and with other dresses, skirts of mine!

Accessories Include:

Hair Turban-Scarf and Hair Foodle by Catch a Thief

Bangles and Earrings by Splendette

Care Bear Brooch from Miss Cherry Bay

Shoes are from Charlie Stone Shoes

Care Bears are from Big W

These photos we're taken by my supportive husband at my Mum's house in Maryborough, Queensland.  My Mum has recently sold this house and my sister and my Mum have now moved into a lovely house in Bundaberg, Queensland.  

I'll miss taking photos and visiting my Mum and sister at this house but I'm looking forward to visiting them again soon at their new home!

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

Autumn Colours!

Hi everyone!

How's your week going?

On Sunday my husband took photos of me at Yengarie Gallery and Gardens wearing two of my vintage inspired dresses for upcoming blog posts! I've also been keeping myself busy at work, as a activity officer in a aged care facility.

What are you're plans for this coming weekend?

On Saturday my husband and I are taking a ute and trailer full of things up to my Mother's new house in Bundaberg, Queensland.  She's had a big few weeks of packing and sorting everything out for the big house move, my Mum has actually moved from one town to another!

On Sunday we will probably clean and tidy our unit up. 

This week I'm featuring this beautiful dress by Swedish brand Miss Candyfloss I especially ordered this dress through Australian vintage inspired clothing company called Call me Valerie I was able to pay for this dress using Afterpay.  This dress is called Edelie-Tea Burgundy and is from the Acid Doll collaboration (Acid Doll is a influencer on instagram with a lot of followers).

I just love this dress style and the colours of black and burgundy. I'm wearing a size XL, it fits perfectly in the bust and waist areas, only thing is the sleeves are a little tight for my bigger size arms.  This dress is great to wear in the cooler months in Queensland, Australia but I won't be able to wear it in our hot humid Summer months!

This exact dress is just about sold out through the Miss Candyfloss website, with only a couple sizes left.  

Other great features is the detachable black bow, I decided to keep the bow on for these photos.  Next time I wear this dress I'll maybe wear it without the big bow! This dress also has functioning buttons down the front, French cuffs and a double Henley neckline. You have the choice to fully buttoned up to show of the double Henley neckline or partially unbuttoned for a more comfortable feel.   It also comes with a matching fabric belt and has a hidden side zip to get in and out off.  Personally I prefer back zips on dresses, as side zips can sometimes feel uncomfortable and are sometimes a bit tricker to zip up.  You also could wear a petticoat underneath, I choose not to for these photos.

It's made from 62% polyethylene 32% viscose and 6% spandex. 

Accessories Include:

Black Beret thrifted

Lady Brooch by Erstwilder

Bangles and Earrings by Splendette

Black shoes by Kitten D'Amour

These photos we're taken by my wonderful husband at Bamboo Land and Nursery

My husband Graham and I love these gardens, as it holds a very special memory for the both of us. This is actually where we got married at, in August last year!  We both have visited here together a few times and decided together Bamboo Land and Nursery was the perfect location for our wedding ceremony! 

Have a great weekend and take care.

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo

 

Daisy Chain!

Hi everyone!

How's your week been so far?

I've had a busy work at week, as my colleague has been of from work due to being unwell. I have also been trying to sell more of my vintage inspired clothing and accessories, I don't wear anymore through facebook buy/swap/sell groups!

What are you're plans for this coming weekend?  My husband and I have grocery shopping to do this weekend...Yuk!! I don't like grocery shopping one bit, but it's something that has to be done.  I don't know as of yet what else I'll be doing this weekend. 

I'm very excited for Erstwilders new care bear release range next week, I hope to buy a couple of pieces.  I love care bears I still have my original 80's friend bear. 

This week I'm featuring this gorgeous dress by UK brand Collectif  it's called the Demira Daisy Gingham Dress.

I just love the blue gingham print and the little white and yellow Daisy's over this dress, it's so cute! I have worn this dress a couple of times now and I have found it so comfortable to wear throughout the day.  I purchased this dress through Australian online company Gwynnies through Afterpay! I believe there are a few sizes left to purchase.  The Collectif website have now sold out of this particular dress. 

I'm wearing a size 18, it's a little loose between the bust and the waist, but I prefer that, then it being to tight and uncomfortable.

Other features to this dress is the cute elasticated puff sleeves, this fits my arms perfectly.  It has a covered zip down the back to get in and out of and a V shaped back neckline.  It also has hidden pockets!  You could wear a petticoat underneath the gathered skirt, but I choose not to for these photos.  Actually I usually only wear petticoats for pinup events and pageants, not for everyday wear.

The material is 97% cotton and 3% spandex.   I love that I can accessorize with blue, white and yellow!

Accessories Include:

White Hairflowers from Shazam Pinup Hair Flowers

Daisy Brooch by Erstwilder

Earrings and Bangles by Splendette

White Handbag by Pinup Girl Clothing

White Shoes by Bettie Page Shoes ordered through Nicole Jade Boutique

There photos we're taken by my supportive husband at a couples private gardens called Yengarie Gallery and Gardens  these private gardens are absolutely amazing, with so many different plants, flowers and scenery to look at and admire.  Plus so many backdrops for photos, I hope to visit their again soon!

Have a great weekend and take care.

Until next time!

Miss Milla Cherry xo