Pin up girl

 

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
~ M. Monroe

These are some photos I did with my hubby back in December. I am wearing Audrey dress from LindyBop and bow heels from Primark. Stockings are from Calzedonia and jewelry is unknown. Dressing up as a pin up girl is always a pleasure. I adore 1950s fashion and sometimes daydream about time traveling back and enjoying the era first hand. I have few `50s inspired skirts and dresses that I wear with a modern touch.

Candyman

 Special thanks to Slavko and Ozy, my furry little friends that made these photos even special.

Lustworthy eyewear

“Words, like glasses, obscure everything which they do not make clear.”

 An innocent visit to fashiolista resulted with drooling session at ZeroUV web store.

So many amazing models to choose from. I picked a few I plan to buy at some point. Soon I hope. 

The ultimate pick would be the first pair obviously. I am a total sucker for retro eye wear. 

For all the cool finds visit my fashiolista :)

Lustworthy eyewear

“Words, like glasses, obscure everything which they do not make clear.”

 An innocent visit to fashiolista resulted with drooling session at ZeroUV web store.

So many amazing models to choose from. I picked a few I plan to buy at some point. Soon I hope. 

The ultimate pick would be the first pair obviously. I am a total sucker for retro eye wear. 

For all the cool finds visit my fashiolista :)

Coca-Cola X HUMAN MADE

Although this is mans collection I love this retro Coke inspired vibe. I can imagine a guy sitting in some Route 66 r`n`r themed diner, chatting with a perky waitress, him looking fancy and chic in these rags.

Here is the story/Press release:

TOKYO, February 1, 2013 – Taking inspiration from vintage Coca-Cola vendor wear, Japanese designer NIGO®, is today unveiling a new line of menswear that reinterprets iconic work wear from the early 10th century. NIGO®, a famed street culture purveyor and former A Bathing Ape creator, is launching the collection with Japan’s most iconic boutique, Beams, under his newest label, Human Made – the successor to his highly sought after Ape collection.
The Coca-Cola x Human Made by Beams line is inspired by research that NIGO® has conducted around 20th century era industrial wear fashions, and reconstructs what “might have been” a look of the time in a modern day context. Uniquely, some pieces have taken on even more personal value for NIGO®, as the designer has pulled from his own bespoke collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia, reinterpreting some of these looks for his new line.

[...] Brushed and weathered treatments, plus stitching true to the 1900s era, will make for truly unique and authentic pieces.

[...] The collection will be available in Beams stores across Japan. Internationally, it will be available in-store and online at Present in the UK (present-london.com), Haven in Canada (havenshop.ca), RSVP Gallery in the US (rsvpagallery.com) as well as online at ZoZoTown.com and Beams.com.

More information at www.beams.co.jp

Coca-Cola X HUMAN MADE

Although this is mans collection I love this retro Coke inspired vibe. I can imagine a guy sitting in some Route 66 r`n`r themed diner, chatting with a perky waitress, him looking fancy and chic in these rags.

Here is the story/Press release:

TOKYO, February 1, 2013 – Taking inspiration from vintage Coca-Cola vendor wear, Japanese designer NIGO®, is today unveiling a new line of menswear that reinterprets iconic work wear from the early 10th century. NIGO®, a famed street culture purveyor and former A Bathing Ape creator, is launching the collection with Japan’s most iconic boutique, Beams, under his newest label, Human Made – the successor to his highly sought after Ape collection.
The Coca-Cola x Human Made by Beams line is inspired by research that NIGO® has conducted around 20th century era industrial wear fashions, and reconstructs what “might have been” a look of the time in a modern day context. Uniquely, some pieces have taken on even more personal value for NIGO®, as the designer has pulled from his own bespoke collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia, reinterpreting some of these looks for his new line.

[...] Brushed and weathered treatments, plus stitching true to the 1900s era, will make for truly unique and authentic pieces.

[...] The collection will be available in Beams stores across Japan. Internationally, it will be available in-store and online at Present in the UK (present-london.com), Haven in Canada (havenshop.ca), RSVP Gallery in the US (rsvpagallery.com) as well as online at ZoZoTown.com and Beams.com.

More information at www.beams.co.jp

Color blocking Skirt week day 1

After a few days of technical difficulties and delayed start of the skirt week, here it is.

Today I decided for little color blocking experiment and this rich orange skirt paired up with 

minty top exceeded all of my expectations for this combination.

I totally had fun today, and I can say that day one of Skirt week challenge was a success.

What do you think?

Skirt: H&M, Top: H&M, Shoes: TopShop, Watch: Marea, Drop shaped watch: vintage gift Bag: random brand, Belt: H&M, Rings: Wedding ring, vintage saphire ring, random rings.

Color blocking Skirt week day 1

After a few days of technical difficulties and delayed start of the skirt week, here it is.

Today I decided for little color blocking experiment and this rich orange skirt paired up with 

minty top exceeded all of my expectations for this combination.

I totally had fun today, and I can say that day one of Skirt week challenge was a success.

What do you think?

Skirt: H&M, Top: H&M, Shoes: TopShop, Watch: Marea, Drop shaped watch: vintage gift Bag: random brand, Belt: H&M, Rings: Wedding ring, vintage saphire ring, random rings.

For the love of Shabby apples, I`m in Love!

What started as an ordinary Wednesday turned to be quite an inspiring day. I was lucky enough to have one of those days at work, which resulted in findings of all kinds, and through out the whole blogosphere. Thank you for that dear interned (an universe). I am truly blessed.

So, what did I find?, you are probably wondering. OK, I will share in a moment. But, pics first. Its no wonder they say picture is worth 1000 words.

This is a photo from one of Shabby apples vintage inspired collection called a Mad hatter. The collection is inspired by romance, fairy tales and obviously Alice in wonderland. the inspiration resulted in fabulous pieces from skirts and blouses to dresses and hats, hence the Mad hatter. A true ode to a tale, they had me at first madness and this is what I picked for myself to buy, when my wallet comes back from the dead, this wonderful dress in (one and only) mint color.

If you could, what would you pick from this lovely vintage wonderland?

Our next stop goes all the way to another magical place, Rome, Italy. It makes me think of Audrey Hepburn and Holiday in Rome.

Simple and elegant, chic and classic this collection would be perfect for any occasion. Most of them I would wear to work and enjoy the famouos italian vibe of chic and style. The only thing missing would be this cute little red vespa. For my trip to lovely and romantic Rome I would pick this yellow (mellow) Bellissima dress (if only I was a blonde!!). Ciao bella!

What would you wear on a romantic night out in a true italian restaurant?

Since we are skipping places (and realities), on this fahionable journey of ours, why don`t we skip some eras all the way to 1965! Do you love retro? I adore retro. vintage? retro? you`ve got it!

Our next stop is Shabby apples collection simply called 65. I can totally picture myself wearing this lovely white dress with teal polka dotts, with gloves and cat eye shades with my hair in the wind... what a joyride! don`t you agree? Oh, so many combinations and outfits roam my mind this very moment.

How would you dress for your very own retro cadillac ride to a very retro picnic?

In the light of current era we are enjoying, and with summer on our dorsteps, I would need a swimsuit, although I can`t see myself going anywhere near water with all this fabulosity  - the hair the make up... This is a tough one. So many wonderful designs, which one to choose? But then again, why only one? I pick you, you, you and you :)

The collection that shows my true inner retro is called Twin palms and is the one I really like the most. It captures the true beauty and chic in fashion in that era. I like the color choices and how designs and cuts emphesize womans beauty and elegance. The collection captured true retro glamour and would like to buy - everything! But as everyting in life, there are favorites: this, this and this :) The biggest conclusion of this little adventure through time and space was: I need to go blonde.

Where (and/or what occasion) would you wear this lovely tiffany-blue chiffon dress with white polkadotts?

Since there are so so many amazing collections, if I were to include and present them all (which I would be glad, because they really are beyond amazing) this post would be almost infinately long.

Feast your eyes on `40s vintage fashion, chic jazz outfits, deliciously cute pie ansambles and many more.

For more information and all collections that didn`t made the cut visit Shabby apple and go nuts.

DISCLAIMER: I think this one is important. Every day I see so many ramblings about what bloggers do when it comes to brands, and advertising, sponsor posts and stuff.

This is not a sponsored post. I just found an interesting brand I feel conected to and wanted to share this with my readers and everyone who wants to know me and my style a little better. I DON`T get compensated in any way for writing and linking this brand.

Feel free to visit on your own terms. I got bedazeld and amazed and so excited with their designs and to be honest totally head over heels in love. The result is this post. I hope you can see why :)

For the love of Shabby apples, I`m in Love!

What started as an ordinary Wednesday turned to be quite an inspiring day. I was lucky enough to have one of those days at work, which resulted in findings of all kinds, and through out the whole blogosphere. Thank you for that dear interned (an universe). I am truly blessed.

So, what did I find?, you are probably wondering. OK, I will share in a moment. But, pics first. Its no wonder they say picture is worth 1000 words.

This is a photo from one of Shabby apples vintage inspired collection called a Mad hatter. The collection is inspired by romance, fairy tales and obviously Alice in wonderland. the inspiration resulted in fabulous pieces from skirts and blouses to dresses and hats, hence the Mad hatter. A true ode to a tale, they had me at first madness and this is what I picked for myself to buy, when my wallet comes back from the dead, this wonderful dress in (one and only) mint color.

If you could, what would you pick from this lovely vintage wonderland?

Our next stop goes all the way to another magical place, Rome, Italy. It makes me think of Audrey Hepburn and Holiday in Rome.

Simple and elegant, chic and classic this collection would be perfect for any occasion. Most of them I would wear to work and enjoy the famouos italian vibe of chic and style. The only thing missing would be this cute little red vespa. For my trip to lovely and romantic Rome I would pick this yellow (mellow) Bellissima dress (if only I was a blonde!!). Ciao bella!

What would you wear on a romantic night out in a true italian restaurant?

Since we are skipping places (and realities), on this fahionable journey of ours, why don`t we skip some eras all the way to 1965! Do you love retro? I adore retro. vintage? retro? you`ve got it!

Our next stop is Shabby apples collection simply called 65. I can totally picture myself wearing this lovely white dress with teal polka dotts, with gloves and cat eye shades with my hair in the wind... what a joyride! don`t you agree? Oh, so many combinations and outfits roam my mind this very moment.

How would you dress for your very own retro cadillac ride to a very retro picnic?

In the light of current era we are enjoying, and with summer on our dorsteps, I would need a swimsuit, although I can`t see myself going anywhere near water with all this fabulosity  - the hair the make up... This is a tough one. So many wonderful designs, which one to choose? But then again, why only one? I pick you, you, you and you :)

The collection that shows my true inner retro is called Twin palms and is the one I really like the most. It captures the true beauty and chic in fashion in that era. I like the color choices and how designs and cuts emphesize womans beauty and elegance. The collection captured true retro glamour and would like to buy - everything! But as everyting in life, there are favorites: this, this and this :) The biggest conclusion of this little adventure through time and space was: I need to go blonde.

Where (and/or what occasion) would you wear this lovely tiffany-blue chiffon dress with white polkadotts?

Since there are so so many amazing collections, if I were to include and present them all (which I would be glad, because they really are beyond amazing) this post would be almost infinately long.

Feast your eyes on `40s vintage fashion, chic jazz outfits, deliciously cute pie ansambles and many more.

For more information and all collections that didn`t made the cut visit Shabby apple and go nuts.

DISCLAIMER: I think this one is important. Every day I see so many ramblings about what bloggers do when it comes to brands, and advertising, sponsor posts and stuff.

This is not a sponsored post. I just found an interesting brand I feel conected to and wanted to share this with my readers and everyone who wants to know me and my style a little better. I DON`T get compensated in any way for writing and linking this brand.

Feel free to visit on your own terms. I got bedazeld and amazed and so excited with their designs and to be honest totally head over heels in love. The result is this post. I hope you can see why :)