Roses & Weddings

If you have received a flurry of wedding invitations in the mail for Spring / Summer Weddings, fear not, as we have put together 3 rose inspired looks for you to wear to those special events throughout the season of 'Matrimonial Bliss'.

A Rose is ingrained in English tradition, inspiring feelings of Happiness, Desire and Love. 'Wearing your heart on your sleeve' is a very significant term when choosing a Floral Rose Print Dress to celebrate the union of close friends.

Rose colours also have different meanings so by wearing various colours it unconsciously shows a much deeper sentiment. Take this 1950's Violet and Grey Rose Print Dress, the colour combinations symbolize 'Love at first sight' and 'Unity'. Both very fitting for a wedding, I'm sure you'll agree.

This beautiful Cream Audrey Rose Print Dress is elegant and appropriate with pink, red and melon coloured blooms representing passion, beauty and joy. Featuring a sleeveless and fitted bodice with a flared skirt and a charming bow to match.

Wiggle those hips into this stunning Vintage Rose Pinup Pencil Dress,  featuring red, pink, blue and peach roses which all embody the emotions of admiration, devotion and friendship.

Choose your own dresses at  www.rockabillypinup.co.uk

Evening Winter Wardrobe

With the cold evenings upon us it can be hard to imagine what to wear on a night out other than an oversized jumper!  Fear not, we have put together a few key looks to keep you feeling fancy.  They can be worn with cute tights, a warm coat or even a posh hat.

You can't go wrong with navy,  this slim fit Vanessa Wiggle dress is sexy yet has a festive feel with a bit of red contrast with the belt and ruched crossover bust.  We teamed with the matching accessories, a faux leather coat and a slip on heel all featured on our Polyvore pages.

Off to the theatre or panto this Christmas?  Then we have the perfect ensemble for you.  This elegant Bella Teal Swing Dress by  Lindy Bop can be dressed up or down.  We have paired it with a modern clutch, suede peep-toes and evening shawl but could also work for the annual mum school get-together with lippy and a pair of pumps.

If cute prints or characters are your thing,  then we have this beautiful Audrey Owl Print Swing Dress, combine various winter styles to pick up the  colours on this dress to give you 5 different outfits.

All dresses featured are available on www.rockabillypinup.co.uk.

Party Season Style

With the end of the year a few weeks away our social lives get a surge of invites for dinners, drinks and family gatherings.  We have put together some key style tips and created some inspirational looks on Polyvore.

Create magical memories in the elegant purple Ophelia Dress by Lindy Bop, adorned in cute Alice in Wonderland characters.  We teamed this classic swing dress with aqua accessories for a bright and bold look.

If seductive and sultry is more your style then take a look at the Keely dress by Hell Bunny.  This dress can be transformed from office girl to super vamp with a shoe swap and curling tongs.

Last but not least if you are having a bad day, or feeling the bloat then the fail-safe little black dress is your wardrobe rescue.  Slimming and simple this black beauty will make you feel the part before you have fastened the final button.  Mix and match with tights, heels and bright lippy for an instant pick me up!

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Frockabilly Heaven!

With the long Summer days upon us we have been enjoying every drop of sunshine thrown our way!  Dresses, tie tops, capri trousers and accessories have been styled and swapped to give us something exciting to wear everyday.

We have selected a few of our favourite frocks to wear while enjoying al fresco dinner, cocktails or a luncheon at a beach cafe.

Fresh and floral the Bernice 50's Swing dress is covered in tulips, the button detail adds shape to the sweetheart neckline and thin straps show off the shoulders. 

The Carla dotty red and black dress is a stunning swing dress, the fitted bodice is flirty and feminine while the polkadot skirt is flared and fun, perfect for a dinner date.

Red hot Bette Stripe dress is bold and bright, this little beauty is perfect for a day at the seaside, think sand between your toes and the salty sea mist in your hair followed by fish and chips. 

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Kalonice Dress - Dragonfly

Kalonice Dress by Hell Bunny.
Bat Necklace by Cherryloco.
Model Dragonfly.

April Showers

Bring May flowers!  Everyone knows that one, right? But what to do and what to wear when those showers can just pop out of nowhere and be gone in a matter of minutes?  Well, after the second ruined hair and wet dress, we decided to sit down and come up with some ideas, because we refuse to spend our April days running around in wellies and a plastic raincoat on the off chance it rains.

Pink Tulips bloom all over this this lovely spring themed skirt. A pink umbrella and platforms will keep the rain away from you and provide lovely accents to the skirt. We kept the top simple, with a flattering sweetheart neckline, and added flower-shaped earrings. What a beautiful way to welcome spring!

Dangerous kitty has no fear of bad hair days rocking this awesome bandana. We kept the colours to red and black, with skinny jeans and creepers giving you that old school slim silhouette, and a classical red top with swallows. The laser-cut kitty earrings and black bangles give it a bit more modern feel you can rock everywhere.

Cream Tea(l) has the teal dress taking centre stage, with the rest of the accessories serving only to accentuate the bright and strong colour and the flattering ladylike cut.  The matching ring gives an additional accent to the hands, and the lipstick is kept creamy and flesh-coloured.

Rain Jewel builds up on the black wiggle dress with deep rich ruby and emerald tones. No need to control you frizz when you can just wear a turban and let the rest of your hair be its glorious rain-kissed self, and when all eyes will be drawn to your deep ruby lips and the wiggle in your step!

What are your favourite pieces for spring?

Don’t forget you can view all our sets over at our polyvore!

Feminine and Fabulous for Spring

With Spring finally upon us and blossoms in bloom, we wanted to bring you some of the best finds for the season. Whether you like understated prints or bright and bold we have something for you from Sunday brunch to formal luncheons as well as Wedding attire.

You are in for a treat with the gorgeous Praia 50's Swing Skirt with bright tulip print by Lindy Bop, mix and match with different coloured tops, cardigans, jewellery and a stylish pair of heels.

Sasha Dress - Dragonfly

Sasha Sugarskull Dress by Hell Bunny.
Enchanted Rose Necklace by Curiology.
Model Dragonfly.

Verona Dress - Dragonfly

Dragonfly looks amazing in the Verona Dress by Lindy Bop & Alchemy Gothic jewellery.
Devil Heart Necklace by Alchemy Gothic.
Devil Heart Earrings by Alchemy Gothic.

Oh Kitten!

Oh Kitten!

Hell Bunny’s S/S collection is full of kittens this year! The pattern comes in two base colours- black and pale blue, and they feature kittens, petals, hearts and flowers in violet, white and pink. Frankly, we were head over heels even before we saw the kittens are all wearing bows!

Of course, we had to get our hands on some of their designs immediately, as they embody everything we love about vintage: They are cute and feminine, and just a bit playful and sassy!  All it takes to improve our mood during the day is one look down at our skirts or dresses and those adorable kittens!   The designs and pattern are so versatile and easy to match, we put together four kitty-themed outfit ideas for you to enjoy!

We named the first one Soft Kitty, as it features the skirt in pale blue, and we matched it with a pink cardigan for a very dainty, very feminine look. It is both gentle and elegant, and we kept the jewellery to a minimum with only a pair of floral earrings.

Pink kitten is a somewhat bolder look, with a black dress guaranteed to show off your figure in the best possible light. We went with hot pink and black accessories and makeup, in order to accentuate the cat theme, and complement the bolder colours of the print.

The Wildcat is possibly our favourite.  There is just something about combining a pastel dress with darker, bolder colours that always catches our eye.  We also love the good-girl-turning-bad vibe that comes from combining a full circle dress and leather.

Lovecat happened when we decided to make the kitten print more formal, and more adult. We paired it with a black top and darker lipstick, and matched the pattern’s purple and pink tones with makeup and pearly drop earrings.

Which set do you like best? How do you plan on wearing your kitten print?

Patsy Dress - Dragonfly

In this gorgeous set of photos Dragonfly wears the Patsy Grey Printed Rockabilly Dress by Chicstar.  This pretty dress is made from a pretty printed cotton in sizes uk8-30.
Black Cherry Necklace by UL17 Alchemy.
Black Cherry Earrings.