Brighten Up your Rockabilly Wardrobe

As grey winter skies seem to be lingering on it doesn't mean you can't brighten up your Rockabilly wardrobe. Vivid, bright colours are the latest trend, so adding a few inspiring dresses will  liven up your usual style.

Keep it fresh and modern with the Blue Atomic City Frock, this dress by Limb Vanity Project has a fitted bodice with a flattering crossover sweetheart neckline plus a detachable fabric covered belt at the waist.

This White & Red rose print dress which features black ribbon lacing at the waist  is seriously eye catching, as vintage-inspired frocks never lose their appeal and work whatever the weather.

While the Purple Gingham Summer dress will lift your spirits, this simple style is the easiest way to add a splash of colour to your look.

Utterly delicious, this strapless Strawberry retro dress is great  for parties, just team with your favourite heels to mix and match for any occasion.

Boost your confidence and feel like you just stepped off the catwalk with the gorgeous Camilia Summer Flower dress an absolute bargain as it is on sale too!

For more inspiration looks visit www.rockabillypinup.co.uk

How to wear Polkadots

Polkadots are feminine and playful and a wardrobe favourite for every Rockabilly Girl, this vintage inspired print can be worn anywhere and for any occasion. These delightful spots are simply everywhere; in store, on celebrities, in magazines and at Rockabilly Pinup!

Add a hint of  colour by mixing in spots on solid colour with this Suzy Parker vintage style dress by Hell Bunny with a clever detachable bow to dress up or down.

Bold white spots on black equals love at first sight with this Black Party Dress. Break it up with a dashing red belt and heels.

You can’t go wrong with a Polkadot Cardigan paired with this season's ultimate wardrobe essential, denim, for effortless style and a great transition into Spring.

If you are not feeling as adventurous when it comes to prints, adding a smaller dotted print may liven up your wardrobe like a simple print headband or hair accessory.

For more inspiring polkadot looks visit www.rockabillypinup.co.uk

Rockabilly Shoes

Getting your glam Rockabilly dress or one piece sorted for that special day out is all well and good but what about accessorising? 

For example your shoes, what you wear on your feet is just as important as anything else. In fact some Rockabilly princesses will tell you that their shoes are the most important part of their outfit. Not sure what to look for when picking out your own perfect pair? Here are just some main features that go into making those Rockabilly shoes great!  

Peek-a-boo tootsies: This isn't essential for your Rockabilly footwear to have this but it sure is cool! Just a cheeky glimpse of that neatly painted big toe nail can make all the difference and make a brilliant retro look. It's very 1950's and ultra chic at the same time, peep toe gaps will add a quirky twist to your footwear.  

Pretty prints: This is such a hot key element to add to your retro vintage look. Rockabilly prints give you the chance to really stand out from the crowds-whether you opt for big bright pink flamingo's or those cute leopard spot prints, anything goes. This is even more so when it comes to your shoes. Colour and print clashing is also allowed so wear your animal prints with your skull and roses if you like.

Heels: Whether it's those skinny itty bitty long heels, or the more chunkier square shaped ones. Heels in whatever shape or size are a big part of your Rockabilly shoes. Not only do they give you height but you get a great feminine posture through wearing them. They tense up your calf and thigh muscles and give you a great posture almost instantly. Can't wear sky scraper heels? Well even the mid length heels can be just as effective, so long as you actually have some height on your feet. Mary Jane's and flat ballerina pumps can look cute too, but heels really do add some ladylike class to your ensemble.

Bows: Printed or plain ribbons are cute on any part of your Rockabilly outfit. Whether on a hair fascinator style piece right down to the shoes. Over sized bows look are just the ticket for that 'Disney' effect. The celebrities love the sugary sweet effect from Lady Gaga to Katy Perry. Bright pink bows on your shoes are uber cool!

Customising your shoes: Have you searched high and low and not been able to find exactly what you are looking for? Feeling a bit creative? Well get out your beads and sequins, using your needle and thread make those plain heels really sparkle. You can sew on those tiny skull and cross bone decals too. If you are more of a girls girl then something as simple as pearl beads could do the trick. You could try attaching novelty patches of ghouls too, you can't go wrong with an eclectic look.  

There is no right or wrong look for Rockabilly shoes only that they are feminine, so you can rock that funky footwear with any Rockabilly outfit! 

Cherrie Mae Models for Rockabilly Pinup

We were delighted when gorgeous model Cherrie Mae visited our local photographer Nils Bratby of Immortaleye Photography a few weeks ago.  During her photoshoot she modelled some of our newer items including the Hearts & Roses Hibiscus Summer Dresses and the Hell Bunny Hula Top, Candy Skirt and red polkadot Pauline Dress.  She also wore some of the cute wired headbands including the sripes, poppies and vintage birds prints.

Style File: Shirt and Tea Dresses for Rockabilly

With warmer days heading our way,  it's worth embracing a more feminine look if you’ve been buried under boring winter woolies over the past few months. A fashion week favourite was the shirt / tea dress inspired looks which for rockabilly is a great way to indulge in our ladylike obsession.

Don't shy away from bold prints this season, anyone can look amazing in prints but just don't overdo the accessories and get the styling just right. We love this 1940's inspired crossover sweetheart Frida Khalo Print Tea Dress.

Showcasing a monochrome blue polka dot print this Vintage Cotton shirt dress is dainty yet still makes a statement and will fast become a spring staple in your wardrobe. Dress up with a petticoat and party shoes for any occasion.

While we are dreaming of  spring the weather isn't quite playing ball just yet.  We have chosen this Peacock Tea Dress by Vanity Project Limb  - colourful enough to brighten up a dreary day, but stylish, too.  Layer up for chilly days and team with sandals and sunnies come summer.

This Valerie Dress by Limb with its retro herons & fans print, its calming teal hue and pencil skirt, is a wardrobe winner on a hot day.

Or go for something slightly more sophisticated like the Red Shirt Dress by Glamour Bunny,  popular with Dita Von Teese and similar to Nigella's red-hot wiggle dress for classic eye catching style.

Take a look at www.rockabillypinup.co.uk for more.

This Week at Rockabilly Pinup

This week we received loads of rockabilly hairbands.  They are wired for easy styling and in a huge variety of colours.  We restocked the old favourites including the vintage roses, leopard print and polkadots, plus new prints including poppies, stripes and a pretty summer bouquet of daisies.

We also restocked many Limb dresses including the Red Cowgirl and Frida Retro Dress, plus we added even more peacock print dresses.

Rockabilly Roses!

How much do we love roses in Rockabilly? They are up there with those anchors and swallows when it comes to all things Rockabilly. These bright red and pink flowers are by far the most symbolic of blooms. Roses bring all things feminine to any look. Even if flowers are not your style- one thing we can all agree on is that those bunches of Roses are so much more than just Valentine's or birthday gifts!

Model Vipers Doll.  Photo by Stephanie Schneider Photography.

Roses on tattoos for example have been around for hundreds of years. It's not just sailors who have been inked with them! Rockabilly and body art have always been inextricably linked so maybe this is where the true value of the rose in this style lies? It's the girls and the guys who are happy to be inked with this flower.

The one bloom that even the most butch of bikers will be happy to be sporting. The 'roses and skulls' look really does rock-whether as a tattoo or on that Rockabilly swing dress. Well Rockabilly Pin Up know that us gals love our roses, here are some of the more subtle but effective floral pieces on offer at Rockabilly Pin Up.

Autumn Vintage Rose Headband 

with Burgundy Polkadots

No Rockabilly look would be complete without vintage roses and polka dots! This vintage look head band will get you your Rockabilly look in a jiffy. Just slip it on over that messy up do with the knot at the front for your fantastic 1950's punky housewife look! Take a look at the Rockabilly Pin Up head band collection for different versions of this cute headband.  

Psychobilly Red Rose Anchor Zebra

 Bow Hair Clip

Those flowery teddy bears and blooms in vases can be all sweet and innocent. However this is one thing that Roses are not when it comes to Rockabilly and Psychobilly, in fact nothing could be further from the truth. Just take this scarlet red rose with anchor hair clip. There's something so very naughty about this zebra print 'Punk Up Bettie' hair clip! This quirky little example proves that roses need not be huge and garish to make a statement. Sometimes the smallest of these red flowers can turn heads. Add one of the bow styled clips on the Rockabilly Pin Up website to your hairdo.   

Nautical Anchor and Roses Red Cardigan by Banned

Roses on those cute motif's are so very Rockabilly! Subtle but they stand out: Check out this ruby red cardigan by Banned. You many need to do a double take but you will find those intricately embroidered roses wrapped around a polka dotted anchor. But what is even more alluring about this cardigan is the small skull chomping away at a rose at the back. Cute if just a little bit sinister at the same time! Team this cardi with your Rockabilly swing dress for functional Rockabilly look. 

Rockabilly roses are officially hot- get your roses at Rockabilly Pin Up today!