Nicola and Alyssa!

As soon as I saw these pants on the Voodoo Vixen website I knew I had to have a pair for myself!  They are called Nicola.
I really love the floral print and the floaty/swing style to these pants.
They are made out of 100% polyester, have some stretch to them and are lined to the thigh.  Other great features is the elasticized back, which makes for a great fit and makes these pants very comfortable to wear.  These pants also have two reasonable size pockets on each side.

I ordered size XL in these pants which fit me quite well, the length though is somewhat quite long even for my 5 foot 8 inches height. Even with a pair of heels on, I had to be careful not to step on the hem too much!  I would suggest if your on the shorter side to maybe have these pants hemmed up to your preferred length.

To go with these pants I ordered this stylish red blouse which is also from Voodoo Vixen, this blouse is called Alyssa.
The blouse is made out of 60% viscose, 35% polyester and 5% elastane. I ordered size Large and it also fits nicely. I love the sweetheart bust neckline, the front tie, the lace short sleeves and higher neckline. This blouse also has a longer length and is a fitted cut.

Accessories Include:
Red heels from Lucky Lou Shoes 
Vintage bag is thrifted
Red Hair-scarf from  Daisy Jean Floral Designs
Brooch from My Little Rockabilly
Bangle thrifted
Retro Sunglasses from Western Wac

These photos were taken by my good friend and follow vintage inspired blogger Miss Vera Gin Vintage near by a Heritage listed house called Fairymead House, which is a sugar history museum and a beautiful venue for both weddings and meetings. Fairymead House is located on the grounds of the Botanical gardens in Bundaberg, Queensland.

In other news I've just been working and doing general chores etc at home, but I'm now on the countdown (5 to 6 weeks away),  until I'm on leave for two weeks! Yay!!

This weekend I hope to take more blog photos, as I have some outfits I really need to blog and share with you all!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Winter Days!

Over the last few weeks here in Queensland, Australia it's been cold enough to wear my winter outfits! That means finally wearing my vintage inspired jeans/trousers and jackets/cardigans. I don't really like the cold but I do love wearing winter vintage style fashions!

These trousers I'm wearing for this blog post is by Miss Candyfloss.  Which are slowly becoming one of my favorite vintage inspired brands to wear.  To date I own two jumpsuits and now these Katherine Hepburn style wide pants by Miss Candyfloss.  All three items of clothing are very comfortable, yet stylish to wear.
I ordered The Raven-Silvy-Katherine Hepburn wide pants in light grey, but other colours include olive green, petrol, turqouise, navy blue, black, grey and red.
Also I ordered the size Large and it fits my measurements nicely. 

These pants are made from a medium soft cotton with 3% spandex (these pants do have a stretch to them). Which is why they are very comfortable to wear.  Other features, there are two front deep pockets and line pockets on the back.  There is a side hidden zip (hidden in one of the front pockets) and a clip and button to secure.
Only small downside these pants are not as high-waisted and wide legged as I'd hoped they would have been.  But I still adore these vintage inspired comfortable trousers.
With these pants I decided to wear my short sleeve cardigan from Dangerfield Clothing from last year's collection (no longer available) and a jacket which was recently thrift-ed.

Accessories Include:
Saddle shoes Bait Footwear
Wicker vintage handbag from a facebook buy/sell/swap group
Beret from a ebay seller
Cat-eye glasses from a ebay seller
Pink earrings from My Little Rockabilly

These blog photos were taken by my friend and follow blogger Vera Gin Vintage down by the beach side at Bargara, Queensland and up on the only hill in Bundaberg, Queensland called The Hummock which many, many years ago used to be a volcano, which of course is now extinct.

 In other news I had a great but busy weekend up in Bundaberg for my brother's 30th surprise birthday dinner on Saturday night and taking blog photos on Sunday morning with Miss Vera Gin Vintage.
The last few days I've just been working and today I caught up with a work friend for lunch.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo






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

Getting to Know Porcelina's World

Here's the next vintage inspired blogger lady I love to introduce to you all, to my blogger interview series Sarah from Porcelinas World
I've only been following Sarah's blog for a few months now, but already I'm enjoying reading her blog post's and admiring her blog photos!
As well as posting about her vintage & vintage reproduction outfits, Sarah posts about everyday lifestyle & social outings/get together's etc.

I also follow Sarah on her instagram account which is @porcelinasworld
Sarah also has a facebook page to like and follow which is: https://www.facebook.com/porcelinasworld?fref=ts

Question:  How did you come up with the name Porcelinas World for your blog?

 It seems unlikely now, but my music tastes used to be a little on the melancholy side.  'Porcelina' was a nickname taken from a song on a Smashing Pumpkins album, and it sort of stuck as I was very pale at the time!  I see more daylight these days and listen to a range of jovial music instead.

Question:  Please describe your blogging style?

 My blog is an outlet for anything vaguely vintagey that I get up to. Sometimes I want to share pictures of an outfit, or I might have been on a day trip somewhere exciting and want to encourage others to visit it.  My blog is lifestyle based rather than being solely outfit focused, and that's helped me keep it going - even if I am not able to get out and take outfit photos, I can share what I've been up to socially.  I blog because I enjoy it, and try and keep my blog a positive space.

 Question:  What inspired you to start blogging?

I started blogging as a way to connect to others who share my passion for vintage.  There are a lot of us out there!  These days, there are many Facebook groups and events that weren't around when I started blogging, so it's even easier now for vintage newbies to make connections with like-minded folk.  I have been meeting fellow vintage enthusiasts in person over the last couple of years, and that has been a lot of fun.  I have formed some firm friendships and would urge everyone to attend a meet if they can.

Question:  Describe your fashion sense/style?

 My wardrobe is a mix of vintage, repro and classic high street.  Much of it is from the car boot sale.  On an average day I tend to pick and mix from my favourite decades (20s to 70s) - I rarely go head to toe in one era.  I like to try out different styles and use different influences depending on my mood.  That can include Westernwear, folk, Art Deco, Poirot, Miss Fisher, novelty prints, nautical, rockabilly, Mad Men or Rosie the riveter!  For more regular snippets of my everyday wardrobe, please see my Instagram account (@porcelinasworld).

 Question:  Do you have any favorite bloggers and if so can you please name a few?

Instead of old favourites I'm going to name a couple of new-to-me bloggers: firstly, 'Of Pearls and Stars' is a blog run by a writer in Los Angeles with an impressive vintage collection and some impressive sewing and design talent.  Another new favourite is 'Finding Femme', an Australian blog showcasing the most wonderful photography of classic looks, with some great storytelling to accompany it.

 Question:  What can your readers/followers expect from you and your blog over the next 12 months?

More charity shop bargains, online shopping mishaps, overdressing, novice sewing, Welsh tourism and time-travelling!  I'm under increasing time pressure from my PhD, so this may mean a few less outfit posts but I still enjoy day trips and holidays in my time off (very important!) so travel will continue to feature quite heavily.  Next month I will be visiting North Wales, and there are upcoming vintage events locally, as well as a few cheeky afternoon teas planned.

  I hope you all enjoyed getting to know Sarah and her blog Porcelinas World a little better, I know I have!

Thank-you so much Sarah for agreeing and finding time to take part if my interview blogger series! xo

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry

Gardening Gal!

These 1940's swing trousers are by UK vintage inspired brand Vivien of Holloway
They are in bottle green.  These trousers are so comfortable, yet stylish and really feel like your wearing a pair of trousers from the 1940's.
These trousers are high-waisted, have four good size buttons down the side, have lots of leg room, and the fabric is 65% polyester and 35% cotton. I ordered the trousers in waist: 32 inches and hips: 44 inches and they fit wonderfully.  I find when ordering online from Vivien of Holloway always follow their size measurements and you won't have much trouble with sizing!

I paired these trousers with my new work blouse in mint green from Freddies of Pinewood
This blouse is made from 100% cotton and will look great with jeans, dungarees or trousers. On the Freddies of Pinewood site there are many other colour's in their work blouses to choose from.

Also I accessorized with my new pink hair-snood and green clip-on earrings from Daisy Jean Floral Designs
The hair-snood is made from a soft rayon and features a criss cross netting with an elastic base (I found it stayed comfortably in my hair all day). These green earrings are clip-on's which I don't usually wear, as I have my ears pieced. But these felt great to wear - they never pulled or hurt my ears at all.

Other Accessories Include:
Saddles shoes from Bait Footwear 
Wicker vintage handbag from a facebook buy/sell/swap group
Cat-eye glasses from an ebay seller
Flower vintage brooch thrifted
Braclets from a fashion jewellery boutique

I took these blog photos just around home, with my camera and tripod.  As this outfit is 1940's factory/working inspired, hence the gardening rake as I wanted to make it feel like a "working theme" for these blog photos! Whilst still showing, how wonderfully stylish this 1940's theme outfit is.

In other news I've just been working and doing general chores at home.
This weekend though, I'm planning on going up to Bundaberg, Queensland to visit family and to catch up with Miss Vera Gin Vintage to take blog photos again, we usually get around at taking photos of each other in two different outfits at certain locations for both our vintage inspired blogs.
So I'm looking forward to that!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo






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

Gigi-Rose Jumpsuit!

The most wonderful jumpsuit I wanted to share with you all is from an Swedish vintage inspired clothing brand called  Miss Candyfloss
I actually ordered this jumpsuit through an Australian pinup/rockabilly clothing and accessories boutique called Ms Katts Kustom House which I had on lay-by for a couple of months.

I'd been eyeing of this jumpsuit on instagram and other blogger pages and needed one for myself!  I'm so glad I ended up ordering one and in my favorite colour red!
This jumpsuit is called Gigi-Rose Pant-skirt in the red colour way. Other colours currently for sale on Miss Candyfloss website is black, olive green, and petrol (some have very limited sizes left).
I ordered size Large and it fits like a dream. This jumpsuit is so comfortable yet very stylish at the same time!

This jumpsuit is made from a medium soft cotton fabric with 3% spandex for extra comfort, which definitely is, so comfortable to wear.
The jumpsuit comes with a matching detachable belt, has 2 front and back pockets and has tulip elbow length sleeves. Other great features is the wide pleated legs both front and back and the pleated bust. There is a front hidden zip and button to get in and out of the jumpsuit.
Miss Candyfloss clothing range from sizes XS to XXXL.

Accessories Include:
Black shoes are thrifted
Handbag thrifted
Bangle thrifted
Cloche hat thrifted
Brooch is a gift
Sunglasses by Collectif ordered through Gwynnies Emporium

These photos were taken by my friend and follow blogger Vera Gin Vintage at a lovely park along the Burnett river in Bundaberg, Queensland, a few weeks ago.
After we took blog photos of each other, we both had a little look around at the small zoo nearby which has all different types of birds,emus, reptiles, and a couple of dingoes.

In other news my follow pinup/blogger friend "Miss Vera Vamp" and I drove down to Gold Coast, Queensland over the weekend to attend a huge rockabilly/retro festival called Cooly Rocks On. Miss Vera Vamp was in the Miss Cooly Rocks pinup competition, which had 14 finalist in it, she was awesome! Though she didn't get a place!
We both checked out all the wonderful vintage cars, and did some shopping at the retro markets and vintage stalls. Plus meet other pinup/vintage inspired ladies. It was a great weekend, just went by too fast!
We're both looking forward to attending another big rockabilly festival in August this year called Greazefest!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo

Style by Divine!

This is actually my first cosmetics review on my blog!
Recently I was given the opportunity to sample a couple of lipstick shades and a foundation from an Australian cosmetics brand called Style by Divine to review and try out for myself!
Style by Divine is owned and operated by a lovely lady named Stephanie.  Stephanie is a vintage hair, makeup and eyebrow specialist and has studied in Newcastle, Australia at The Advanced College of Beauty Therapy, so she is a qualified beauty therapist.
Stephanie has worked, managed and owned salons around Sydney, Perth and Newcastle areas.  
Recently Stephanie has branched out with her own cruelty free and CCF accredited cosmetics line called Style by Divine Cosmetics. 

To review for my blog I was given one of her cream foundation's to try out called "Paris" and two lipstick shades called "Rogue" and "Watermelon".

First I started off with a clean face then applied my own concealer, then Style by Divine's cream "Paris" foundation, I found the converge was very good and easy to apply, plus felt great on. All of Style by Divine's cream foundations are a minimum of SPF 15+ and contain skin essential ingredients such as green tea and cocoa butter that nourish your skin throughout the day.

After applying the rest of my makeup, e.g. powder, eye-shadow, eyeliner, mascara and false eyelashes (which was also given to me by Style by Divine) I applied the "Watermelon" lipstick first.

I love the pink colour and how easy it was to apply on my lips, I wore this lipstick throughout the day and I only had to re-apply once after lunch, saying that though this lipstick still has a great staying on power and felt so lovely on and didn't dry out my lips at all. 
All of Style by Divine's lipsticks are made of a high pigment, matt, non-drying formula. Containing ingredients such as coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax to nourish your lips throughout the day.
I've actually ordered and purchased this colour lipstick from Style by Divine.

The next lipstick shade I tried out is called "Rouge" once again I loved the red shade, was very easy to apply, felt great on and didn't dry or crack my lips.
Once again only had to re-apply a little after eating/drinking.  Another great feature to both lipsticks, is they didn't stain my lips after I remove my makeup for the day.

 Please go and check out Style by Divine's cosmetics line for yourself - which I highly recommend you do! Here's the link to the website: http://www.stylebydivine.com.au/
and her facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/stylebydivine/?fref=ts
Please also feel free to contact Stephanie if you wish to purchase something for yourself, as currently you can't order directly from her website.

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo 





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

Red Glamour!

This glamours dress I wanted to share with you on my blog is from an Australian vintage inspired company called 1950s Glam
1950s Glam specialized in vintage inspired 1940's to 1960's day dresses and evening dresses, including swing/circle and wiggle/pencil dresses, some with a modern twist.  All their dresses are source from manufactures and small independent businesses around the world.
1950s Glam is run and owned by a couple of ladies from Sydney, Australia whom are very passionate about the glamour and fashion of the 1940's/50's.

This awesome company offer free worldwide shipping on any order.
You can order a gorgeous dress/es through their website:  https://www.1950sglam.com/
or please follow their facebook page:  1950s Glam
Which I highly recommend you order yourself something beautiful to wear and/or follow their facebook page.

This stunning dress is called "Evelyn" and is still available to order on the website, which is listed under the evening glam section.
This dress comes in sizes US 10 to US 16 I ordered size US 12.  It fitted well on my bust and waist the only disappointment was the sleeves, they were to tight (I ended up taking to a seamstress to get the sleeves altered to fit my arms).
This dress is made out of satin, pongee and hard tulle netting.  I adore the red colour and all the wonderful features to this dress.
Which includes: a built in crinoline (for a fuller look), a high boat neckline, sheer fitted sleeves (not elasticized), beautiful embroidering on the collar, cuffs and bottom of the dress, and the corset style laced up back.
I plan to wear this dress to more evening/glamour type events I attend, throughout the year or years to come.

Accessories Include:
Shoes are thrifted
Handbag thrifted
Red sheer vintage gloves from a vintage market stall
Hair-piece Gigis Retro Closet
Earrings and bracelet from Colette by Colette Hayman

These photos were taken by my Mum at the local town hall, the town hall was built in 1908 and is the longest running entertainment venue in the area I live in. This hall caters for a variety of functions including balls, school formals, expos and weddings.  Plus of course the Maryborough Rockin Vintage Festival which will be held in September this year.

 In other news I'm planning on going to Cooly Rocks On down at the Gold Coast, Queensland this weekend with Miss Vera Vamp we are driving down on Friday and coming back Sunday.
Miss Vera is the Miss Cooly pinup pageant on Saturday night - I'm really looking forward to supporting her and watching the other girls strut their stuff.
I've already started deciding on what I'll be wearing/taking with me.
I'll post next week about the weekend and how it went!

Until next time!
Miss Milla Cherry xo