Yes! The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it come chances to shine brighter than a Christmas Tree. Here are two lovely dresses from Unique Vintage and Corset Story to stand out at every party!
The Sweet as Pie dress is a gorgeous little number that's great for...basically any occasion! Yes, it said party dress. But who says not to throw a cardigan over it?
And what's the holiday season without a red dress? Corset Story just released this and many other cute skirts, dresses, and more importantly, outerwear!
If you want, rock them to the parade!
Showing posts with label Rockabilly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rockabilly. Show all posts
11.06.2014
11.04.2014
Ice Breaker time!
Good morning, dolls and dudes! Today you'll learn more about the lady behind BFF.
My name's Rebekah Marie Byrd. I'm 18 and from New York City! I'm currently a college freshman and a robotics mentor. I love coffee and fashion of all kinds. No, I don't dress like a rockabilly, but I am precisely that! I'm also an artist. I started this blog out of my love for clothing and music from the past and present (which is why Daddy Yankee is on the same playlist as Pearls Mahone!). My favorite singers are Elvis, Wanda Jackson, Ariana Grande, Tevin Campbell, Bruno Mars, and Rio and the Rockabilly Revival.
Your turn, y'all! Until next time, feel free to comment some details about yourself and make friends with other readers.
My name's Rebekah Marie Byrd. I'm 18 and from New York City! I'm currently a college freshman and a robotics mentor. I love coffee and fashion of all kinds. No, I don't dress like a rockabilly, but I am precisely that! I'm also an artist. I started this blog out of my love for clothing and music from the past and present (which is why Daddy Yankee is on the same playlist as Pearls Mahone!). My favorite singers are Elvis, Wanda Jackson, Ariana Grande, Tevin Campbell, Bruno Mars, and Rio and the Rockabilly Revival.
Your turn, y'all! Until next time, feel free to comment some details about yourself and make friends with other readers.
10.15.2014
Special Report: The Suicide Roll!!!
Okay, dolls! Before I start, please be advised that I will be away due to a medical emergency, but I'll come home to y'all Wednesday with some more stuff. Love y'all!
This hairstyle, the suicide roll, is basically just one big victory roll. Amy Heidemann of Karmin, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, and Demi Lovato have rocked this style and I found a tutorial by Glitter Sends The Gleam, and it's detailed! Hm... maybe I oughtta give it a go.
That's an awesome roll! If you try it, post pics! Be polite, and please disable location tracking before posting. Ciao!
This hairstyle, the suicide roll, is basically just one big victory roll. Amy Heidemann of Karmin, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, and Demi Lovato have rocked this style and I found a tutorial by Glitter Sends The Gleam, and it's detailed! Hm... maybe I oughtta give it a go.
YOU WILL NEED:
- Comb
– Mousse
– Bobby Pins
– Hairspray
– Mousse
– Bobby Pins
– Hairspray
STEP ONE
Section off the front section of hair, what would be the “bangs”. Basically as wide as the bones of your forehead, and three inches back. Comb them forward. Make sure they are centered. Use the tail of the comb to clean up the lines.
Section off the front section of hair, what would be the “bangs”. Basically as wide as the bones of your forehead, and three inches back. Comb them forward. Make sure they are centered. Use the tail of the comb to clean up the lines.
STEP TWO
Gather the rest of your hair in a ponytail or bun — any way that it is out of the way!
Gather the rest of your hair in a ponytail or bun — any way that it is out of the way!
STEP THREE
Rub a quarter-size dollop of mousse between your hands and run it sparingly through the section of hair. It shouldn’t be goopy or wet, but the flyaways should be firmly reigned in!
Rub a quarter-size dollop of mousse between your hands and run it sparingly through the section of hair. It shouldn’t be goopy or wet, but the flyaways should be firmly reigned in!
STEP FOUR
As you are running the mousse through your hair, use your fingers to scrape the hair to one side — whichever side your hair tends to part is easiest.
As you are running the mousse through your hair, use your fingers to scrape the hair to one side — whichever side your hair tends to part is easiest.
STEP FIVE
Wrap the tip of the section of hair around two fingers as though beginning a pin curl, and roll it up, not letting any hair escape. This can be tough if you have distinct layers, as I do, but if you can’t get it all to curl together, apply some more mousse to the tip.
Wrap the tip of the section of hair around two fingers as though beginning a pin curl, and roll it up, not letting any hair escape. This can be tough if you have distinct layers, as I do, but if you can’t get it all to curl together, apply some more mousse to the tip.
STEP SIX
Turn the curl in the direction of the cowlick as you roll it up, so that it resembles a flat pincurl as opposed to one that stands up.
Turn the curl in the direction of the cowlick as you roll it up, so that it resembles a flat pincurl as opposed to one that stands up.
STEP SEVEN
Pin the pincurl in place. I used about three bobby pins. Make sure to hide them underneath the hair. The goal is to pin the curl to your hairline so that it stays in place. Fiddle with it a little, roll it up tighter, make it in the center of your forehead, catch any flyaways. You do not need to pin the outside of the curl, the next step will take care of that…
Pin the pincurl in place. I used about three bobby pins. Make sure to hide them underneath the hair. The goal is to pin the curl to your hairline so that it stays in place. Fiddle with it a little, roll it up tighter, make it in the center of your forehead, catch any flyaways. You do not need to pin the outside of the curl, the next step will take care of that…
STEP EIGHT
Spray the crap out of it! I prefer using a non-aerosol spray, but both work. Spray directly on the curl, flattening it to your forehead with your hands. No one’s going to be touching it and it needs to stay in place, so don’t be afraid to really spray that sucker.
Spray the crap out of it! I prefer using a non-aerosol spray, but both work. Spray directly on the curl, flattening it to your forehead with your hands. No one’s going to be touching it and it needs to stay in place, so don’t be afraid to really spray that sucker.
STEP NINE
Let the rest of your hair down, and style it as you like. It looks best curled, and you can do multiple things with it, but I personally like it best with a high curly ponytail.
Let the rest of your hair down, and style it as you like. It looks best curled, and you can do multiple things with it, but I personally like it best with a high curly ponytail.
10.06.2014
Hauntingly Awesome
I missed this blog. I'm back and Unique Vintage has Halloween fashions for rockabellas! Here are my favorites!
http://www.unique-vintage.com/1950s-style-cream-day-of-the-dead-swing-dress.html The Day Of the Dead swing dress honors the Mexican Holiday with calaveras, skeletons and Frida Kahlo!
http://www.unique-vintage.com/1950s-style-black-white-bats-halter-swing-dress.html The bats are so freaking adorable, that I need this dress. Plus it's a swing dress, so...
http://www.unique-vintage.com/1950s-style-black-green-vampiress-swing-dress.html You get bats for pockets, a swing dress, and a great outfit for any day of the year. I'd consider this dress a win.
http://www.unique-vintage.com/white-black-stripes-zombie-apocalypse-flare-dress.html Zombies are awesome, and totally endearing. The cut of the dress is also amazing.
http://www.unique-vintage.com/black-sparkle-to-die-for-purse-sku-66982.html If you aspire to be a vampire, this is as close as you get. But, hell, it's cute.
http://www.unique-vintage.com/multicolor-calavera-skull-post-earrings-sku-63423.html I adore earrings. I adore skulls. I desire these skull earrings. They'll make you the afterlife of any party!
http://www.unique-vintage.com/black-ivory-mary-jane-skull-pumps.html And of course, shoes. They work with any black or white outfit, and you get
bonus points just for having Mary Janes.
Have a safe and awesome Halloween, dolls!
http://www.unique-vintage.com/1950s-style-cream-day-of-the-dead-swing-dress.html The Day Of the Dead swing dress honors the Mexican Holiday with calaveras, skeletons and Frida Kahlo!
http://www.unique-vintage.com/1950s-style-black-white-bats-halter-swing-dress.html The bats are so freaking adorable, that I need this dress. Plus it's a swing dress, so...
http://www.unique-vintage.com/1950s-style-black-green-vampiress-swing-dress.html You get bats for pockets, a swing dress, and a great outfit for any day of the year. I'd consider this dress a win.
http://www.unique-vintage.com/white-black-stripes-zombie-apocalypse-flare-dress.html Zombies are awesome, and totally endearing. The cut of the dress is also amazing.
http://www.unique-vintage.com/black-sparkle-to-die-for-purse-sku-66982.html If you aspire to be a vampire, this is as close as you get. But, hell, it's cute.
http://www.unique-vintage.com/multicolor-calavera-skull-post-earrings-sku-63423.html I adore earrings. I adore skulls. I desire these skull earrings. They'll make you the afterlife of any party!
http://www.unique-vintage.com/black-ivory-mary-jane-skull-pumps.html And of course, shoes. They work with any black or white outfit, and you get
bonus points just for having Mary Janes.
Have a safe and awesome Halloween, dolls!
9.10.2014
Get Your Halloween Gear!
You're into vintage clothes, I know, otherwise you'd stray as FAR away from this blog as you can. And you wanna own Halloween again, while not being overly costume-y. I totally get that. So, here's some cool stuff I found while browsing the internet, as always. Remember: I don't own any of these things. I'm just a college kid. The stores are listed as UV (Unique Vintage), PUG (pin-up girl), LB (Lindy Bop) and CS (Corset Story)
Heartbreaker Super Spy Dress (PUG) is adorable! It's very Audrey, and one of the models on the site looks like Bettie Page. It only comes in sizes for thinner or plus size women. http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/heartbreaker-super-spy-dress.html
The Unique Vintage Going Steady Taffeta Party Dress (UV) is meant for dates and prom! I wish they had these in May! But they're incredibly pretty and come in ivory, apricot, black, and aqua. This link is for the ivory dress. Perfect for weddings, and it comes in colors for brides, bridesmaids, and guests! Before I forget, if you use the code STEADY50 at checkout, that's 50% off the purchase! http://www.unique-vintage.com/ivory-taffeta-strapless-party-dress.html
Black Steampunk Skirt and Black Velvet skirt (Both CS) are not rockabilly/pin-up, but they sure are cuuuuuuuute! You can wear it for a costume party, and then break it out whenever you want or need to be in all black everything. Don't forget to find some gloves!
Skirt: http://www.corset-story.com/vg-16098.html
Blouse: http://www.corset-story.com/black-elastic-sleeves-steampunk-shirt-sp012bk.html
Tell me what you think of them if you buy any of these pieces!
xx, BM
PS: I didn't go to NYFW after all.
Heartbreaker Super Spy Dress (PUG) is adorable! It's very Audrey, and one of the models on the site looks like Bettie Page. It only comes in sizes for thinner or plus size women. http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/heartbreaker-super-spy-dress.html
The Unique Vintage Going Steady Taffeta Party Dress (UV) is meant for dates and prom! I wish they had these in May! But they're incredibly pretty and come in ivory, apricot, black, and aqua. This link is for the ivory dress. Perfect for weddings, and it comes in colors for brides, bridesmaids, and guests! Before I forget, if you use the code STEADY50 at checkout, that's 50% off the purchase! http://www.unique-vintage.com/ivory-taffeta-strapless-party-dress.html
Black Steampunk Skirt and Black Velvet skirt (Both CS) are not rockabilly/pin-up, but they sure are cuuuuuuuute! You can wear it for a costume party, and then break it out whenever you want or need to be in all black everything. Don't forget to find some gloves!
Skirt: http://www.corset-story.com/vg-16098.html
Blouse: http://www.corset-story.com/black-elastic-sleeves-steampunk-shirt-sp012bk.html
Tell me what you think of them if you buy any of these pieces!
xx, BM
PS: I didn't go to NYFW after all.
9.08.2014
Coffee and Clothing
Rise and shine, pumpkins! It's fall! Unique Vintage and I know that floral prints are for ALL seasons, even if the actual flower isn't. So I went through all the floral print dresses. Here are the ones that left me breathless!
http://www.unique-vintage.com/1950s-style-white-floral-swing-sundress.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/unique-vintage-high-society-ivory-floral-swing-dress.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/stop-staring-1950s-style-white-pink-rose-poppy-swing-dress.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/unique-vintage-purple-white-floral-cotton-flirty-swing-dress.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/unique-vintage-dandridge-strapless-floral-dress.html
These are perfect for any occasion! Unless you've got a uniform. If you still want this for, say, prom or to hit up a nightclub, go on over to UV!
Until next time!
http://www.unique-vintage.com/1950s-style-white-floral-swing-sundress.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/unique-vintage-high-society-ivory-floral-swing-dress.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/stop-staring-1950s-style-white-pink-rose-poppy-swing-dress.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/unique-vintage-purple-white-floral-cotton-flirty-swing-dress.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/unique-vintage-dandridge-strapless-floral-dress.html
These are perfect for any occasion! Unless you've got a uniform. If you still want this for, say, prom or to hit up a nightclub, go on over to UV!
Until next time!
8.28.2014
Dresses that Rock Your Workplace
Good morning!
Some clothes people wear to work put me to sleep. Not these lovely outfits from Lindy Bop! The dresses in these links are adorable, colorful, and still quite professional!
http://www.lindybop.co.uk/wiggle-dresses-c4/eloise-vintage-50s-60s-tartan-pinafore-pencil-shirt-dress-work-office-p101
http://www.lindybop.co.uk/all-dresses-c1/rhea-vintage-1940s-1950s-high-waisted-fitted-fluted-office-dress-p193
http://www.lindybop.co.uk/all-dresses-c1/lindy-bop-lois-chic-vintage-1940s-secretary-wiggle-pencil-pinafore-office-dress-p155
http://www.lindybop.co.uk/all-dresses-c1/zarah-vintage-1940s-secretary-librarian-fit-flare-dress-p286
They can be worn to work, job interviews, college interviews, and if uniform isn't required, school!
This post is for anybunny with credit, or who lives in the United Kingdom. Check them out and tell them Bunny sent you!
Toodles!
Some clothes people wear to work put me to sleep. Not these lovely outfits from Lindy Bop! The dresses in these links are adorable, colorful, and still quite professional!
http://www.lindybop.co.uk/wiggle-dresses-c4/eloise-vintage-50s-60s-tartan-pinafore-pencil-shirt-dress-work-office-p101
http://www.lindybop.co.uk/all-dresses-c1/rhea-vintage-1940s-1950s-high-waisted-fitted-fluted-office-dress-p193
http://www.lindybop.co.uk/all-dresses-c1/lindy-bop-lois-chic-vintage-1940s-secretary-wiggle-pencil-pinafore-office-dress-p155
http://www.lindybop.co.uk/all-dresses-c1/zarah-vintage-1940s-secretary-librarian-fit-flare-dress-p286
They can be worn to work, job interviews, college interviews, and if uniform isn't required, school!
This post is for anybunny with credit, or who lives in the United Kingdom. Check them out and tell them Bunny sent you!
Toodles!
8.20.2014
Another Store Recommendation!
Happy Wednesday, bunnies! I was on Facebook and I found a cool online store in the UK called LindyBop. The clothes here made me sooooo happy! Come on down and take a peek when you can!
http://www.lindybop.co.uk/
http://www.lindybop.co.uk/
8.13.2014
I Love Lucy (And her hair!)
Lucille Ball's hair was the object of my envy, and I'd love to have my hair like that. She's had several fabulous styles, and here is a tutorial I looked up because I can't do hair to save my birds.
http://sailingoveracardboardsea.blogspot.ro/2011/02/hair-lucille-ball.html
And here are just videos of Lucille at her finest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0cQ_XFj_34
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZmwIVAfHaM
The second link was, in my opinion, her best episode. It led to several remakes, including an episode of Drake and Josh involving sushi and stolen furniture.
Tell Randi C, the admin of Sailing over a Cardboard Sea, that Bunny sent you!
http://sailingoveracardboardsea.blogspot.ro/2011/02/hair-lucille-ball.html
And here are just videos of Lucille at her finest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0cQ_XFj_34
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZmwIVAfHaM
The second link was, in my opinion, her best episode. It led to several remakes, including an episode of Drake and Josh involving sushi and stolen furniture.
Tell Randi C, the admin of Sailing over a Cardboard Sea, that Bunny sent you!
8.11.2014
The Path To Victory (Rolls)!
I'm gonna be straight forward, dolls. I have no clue how to make victory rolls. Luckily,these lovely ladies make it easy for us!
http://www.xojane.com/diy/easy-victory-roll-tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dio3OgEASxA
http://www.diaryofavintagegirl.com/2011/02/victory-rolls-in-jiffy.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYV5ExR9290
There are also plenty of amazing photo tutorials on Tumblr!
Be sure, loves, to tell them Bunny sent ya!
Until next time!
PS: Nailed it? Share a pic in the comment section or tag me in it! <3
http://www.xojane.com/diy/easy-victory-roll-tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dio3OgEASxA
http://www.diaryofavintagegirl.com/2011/02/victory-rolls-in-jiffy.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYV5ExR9290
There are also plenty of amazing photo tutorials on Tumblr!
Be sure, loves, to tell them Bunny sent ya!
Until next time!
PS: Nailed it? Share a pic in the comment section or tag me in it! <3
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