Fragrant like the moon, white as the jasmine, cool like moonlight

After the publication of my previous post and several photos in different pin-up and rockabilly communities on Facebook, I keep getting the admiring comments and questions about my dress. So I have decided that it's certainly worthy of an individual review. This gorgeous dress is produced by  "Lady Mayra" brand. High-quality tailoring and soft cotton make it an ideal choice for summer heat. Skirt is wide flared and looks flawless with petticoat or without it. Print on fabric is just perfect! As for the size: I'm wearing size M. I've been  chosing between S and M, because my measurements are in between sizes. But in the end I decided that it will be better if the dress is a little more freely in the waist than when it tighten my chest. I was not wrong! So please, girls with a beautiful bust and slim waist pay attention to it! I must say that when I put on this dress, I feel incredibly feminine and comfy. Every vintage girl should have in her wardrobe such outfit, that fills her heart with spring chirping of birds and the aroma of blooming flowers. 

Baby let me be your Valentine

Cuties, I wish you the brightest feelings on Valentine's Day! Spend it together with your loved ones, no matter whether it is your soul mates, friends or relatives. The world needs more love from our hearts than ever. And I give you my heart and thank you for the support you give to me always! <3

Isn't it too dreamy?

Too much noir-jazz in recent days. Its sweet sounds envelop my body and caress my hearing like a dense and sweet honey. I plunge in the atmosphere inspired by David Lynch's masterpieces, where can be heard angelic voice of Julee Cruise. Somewhere on the edge between reality and fantasy heavy curtains of red velvet  rustle on the floor and anxious and astringent saxophone from penetrating melodies of Angelo Badalamenti makes me move smoothly into its rhythm. I enjoy gloomy detectives from 50s, where even murders are full of luxury and elegance, and each lady's outfit is able to pierce a man's heart better than the sharpest dagger. I like trying on my vintage boa. It is so easy to imagine myself a fatal poisoner descended from another noir movie. 

Jingle Bell Rock

 

*Kiss me under the mistletoe!*

Dear friends! I wish you a magical Christmas and Happy New Year! May all your wishes come true, and happiness, beauty and peace reign around! Love you! Thank you for your support this year!

Dia de los muertos

Being in love with all things macabre, I could not ignore Mexican Day of the Dead and cult image of La Calavera de la Catrina. So this Halloween, we were inspired by the sugar skulls, ancient tombs, beautiful vintage dresses and mourning cemetery flowers.

  

Pin up doll of the month October

Lady luck was on my side! My cosplay of adorable Vampira won the competition of  pin-up dolls here. So now my picture adorns avatar of this community, and I am preparing for them the whole album with my best photos. To tell the truth, I'm really happy! Compete with all these beautiful ladies and win - it's so inspiring! I think now I have the courage to realize all my dreams :)

On Tuesday we wear pink

I thought that special attention should be paid to the wonderful dress from the previous post. This dress is "Tuesday" from Lindy Bop. Naturally, I have long been familiar with this brand, and sell their products in my store. But when it came to me personally I was unable to pick up something perfect. The thing is that high waisted clothes don't fit me categorically. And the range of Lindy Bop on 90% consists of such items... I have started to think that is something wrong with my body, when I suddenly saw "Tuesday." This dress looked extremely cute and waist was in the right place. However, there was one doubt. From an early age I had a prejudice against pink. You know, it always associates with Barbie and silly schoolgirls >_< So it took all my stock of courage to finally order it. And guess what? I have never regretted about my decision! Of course, I needed a certain amount of time to get used to a new image. But the result is pleasing me. It was also a very big fun to pick up the suitable accessories. Since this dress evokes candy associations in me, I chose no less sweet handbag in the form of a cake, white petticoat and vintage coral shoes. The magenta peony became the cherry on top of this outfit. I guess it's not difficult to believe that I feel incredibly happy in it. And still a bit schoolgirl... Perhaps that is why I was so drawn to the theme parks lately :D

(with my bestie Irina)

When I saw you standing there - green eyes, black hair, up against the pink and purple wisteria...

Today I would like to share with you a few thoughts on the retro image of a modern girl. Since I have been selling clothing and accessories in the style of the 50s, I often encounter with the girls, who want to sound like a pretty pin-up beauties of the past. Especially since this is now in vogue. Most often, they simply buy a dress in vintage style, so as not to complicate the task of finding and combination of separates. However, almost no one thinks that this is not enough! 50's style is very multi-layered and full of a variety of items from accessories to shoes. I want to show you on own example how difficult and really exciting at the same time to create a complete image of the different elements. 

For a long time I was crazy about a stunning mint green cardigan by Voodoo Vixen. And of course I ordered it at the first opportunity! But when  I've got it, I realized that absolutely can not find a worthy couple... It spent a few months in my closet until I accidentally stumbled upon a lovely skirt by Zara that is coming to the cardigan tone on tone. 

The next step was the purchase of shoes suited to this tender set. Here I was lucky enough and found a charming little vintage shoes with a small heel that look incredibly feminine.

Usually I wear a little black bag that is fitting almost all clothes. But in this case the black color seemed to me to be too heavy. However, to find something proper was quite simple - and here I am, the happy owner of a charming handbag  in retro style with a cute bow.

To complete the look I needed only accessories. I've chosen wide pink belt and two pairs of hair flowers - green and white orchids. The image has been finished! And I must say that each time appearing in this kit on public, I get a lot of attention and compliments :)

In conclusion I want to say that before buying anything, always think how you will assemble it, this is a very important aspect. And be sure to check out the page of Voodoo Vixen, it is a really good brand, representing a variety of comfy and beautiful clothes. 

With love,
Grace

Hearts of space

Carried away by fifties it's impossible not to become imbued with incredible design decisions that were everywhere in circulation in the fashion of the time. Clothing, interiors, cars - all permeated with improbable faith in the human capabilities and in progress. One of the most exciting areas of this culture is the so-called retro futurism. I looked through hundreds of photos with vintage cars, resembling space shuttles and many pictures that represent human exploration of space. Now it looks strange and too frantic for us, because the design has become faceless and monotonous. But my heart belongs entirely to the images of the 50's. I have long wanted to do something in the style of "space pin-up". And finally I had such an opportunity due to remarkable brand Voodoo Vixen! Their "Judy Jetson" dress looks in the best traditions of retro futurism and I just love it!

There comes a train long-suffering

(Many thanks to my sweet sister for those wonderful photos)

Do you know about the existence of a special train  romance? The sound of wheels, landscapes careening outside the window, quiet conversation with a friend, and, finally, reading your favorite book about distant unknown countries. I traveled many miles by train: from St. Petersburg to the north of Russia, from  the old European cities to the others, from the capital of India to  the place, where white people are still a rarity. Train for many years has been not only my best friend, but a friend of every traveler. However, now the trains have become so fast that some grain of adventure became lost. We are accelerating our pace, while any journey should be akin to prolonged meditation. That's why I was so pleased with the images of vintage steam locomotives, awaken in everyone who is close to them, the spirit of the brave discoverer.

(Of course, I could not resist the temptation to visit St. Petersburg museum of vintage trains together with my friends. It was a gorgeous autumn day!)