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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Tabby Dress - VenusMantrap

Tabby Wiggle Dress by Lindy Bop.
Spring Floral Handbag
VenusMantrap by Villy V.

Tara Dress - Dragonfly

Tara Black Vintage Dress by Lindy Bop.
Day of the Dead Hairband by Be Bop a Hairbands.
Model Dragonfly.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

There are few films as iconic as the Rocky Horror Picture show.  Nobody who saw it stepped out of the theatre or away from the screen as they were before, and the songs worm their way into your mind forever.

RHPS showings bring together people from a variety of backgrounds to enjoy and participate in the screenings and the shows, and as such is a unique cultural phenomenon. It was, of course, just a question of time when we’ll be attending a show and want to do our own version of the famous dress-up.

Being of a rockabilly and pinup persuasion, we naturally added our own twist to the iconic costumes. 

Dammit Janet is for the sweet, sweet ladies… well, almost. The innocence of the deery me dress and the demure cardigan and jewellery are brought into question when you take one look at the platform heels.

Time Warp is very tongue in cheek. We’re not ones for button up shirts, but we honour the occasion with a lovely black and white polka dot top, cigarette pants that are almost formal, and two-tone saddle shoes. The cherry on top are the clock-hand earrings.

I can make you a man is our take on the iconic scrubs and pink gloves scene. We prefer form flattering dresses and our latex in a more shapely form, but satin opera gloves and show girl platforms will indeed bring out the man, or creature of the night in your object of desire.

Hot Patootie is the perfect homage to the bad and the mad boy RHPS.  Who could resist an outfit of sleek black paired with animal print and accented with bright red details?

What is your favourite RHPS moment? We’d love to hear from you! As always, you can view all our sets on Polyvore. 

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.

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?

Rock the Holidays in Style!

Suddenly it is December!  The Christmas countdown has begun and with less than 20 days to go we need a dress for every occasion.  Find the perfect style from our spectacular range of frocks to mix and mingle with old-school glamour. 

Treat yourself to the Birdy Carmine Red Dress  if you want an eye-catching outfit for the season,  printed with finches on black and white branches with pink blossoms and faux-tie collar with gold tone buttons. 

Kick start your holidays in the comfy June Rasberry Dress,  flattering seam lines, fabric covered buttons and pleats makes for classy and stylish social wear. 

Make a beeline for this Red Wine Polkadot Wiggle Dress  if you need something to wear straight to dinner after a busy day at the office. 

Get dressed for dancing in the Red Poppy Swing Dress with full circle 1950's style flared skirt, a fitted bodice & really cute small capped sleeves.

Rock around the clock in this gorgeous Ophelia Red Prom Swing Dress  with a sweetheart neckline and ruched bust panel along with a flared pocket skirt.  

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Swing it!

As colder weather sets in, you might find yourself reaching for trousers and tighter skirts, sighing as you pack away all your beautiful and playful swing skirts, leaving perhaps only one or two special occasion dresses.
We used to do that for years, until it occurred to us- why shouldn't winter be a swinging season? After all, we wear our wiggle dresses with opaque tights and boots, what's to stop us from doing the same with our swing dresses?  This year we decided to keep our swing dresses where they belong, and paired them with strong, bold colours to chase away the winter gloom.

Hot cakes features one of our favourite dresses, and the moment we thought about the perfect match for it, we knew everything had to be hot pink!  Yum!

This next dress just made us think of mint-crisp winter mornings and hot orange tea our grandma used to make. We added spicy tights and and a fresh cardigan, but we kept the booties a little more sensible, so grandma won't disapprove ;)

But it's not just dresses that have that special swing to them! Skirts can be just as versatile and just as comfy to wear in the winter!  A gentle pink can be paired with greys for a romantic wintry feel without going into drab colouring or looking too childish.  We added bolder pink makeup to this pastel coloured skirt and mixed our shades of grey to give the outfit a grown up, sophisticated feel.

It usually takes us a bit of time until we fall in love with Lady Winter all over again.  But when we rediscover our love, we like to celebrate it! You'll be a proper Ice Queen in this black and icy blue outfit,  but the hot red lips hint at the burning fires beneath your cool exterior!

How do you feel about winter? Do you prefer to spend it  with a hot drink by the fireplace, or are you out chasing snow flakes?

Rockabilly Party Dresses

With P-A-R-T-Y season fast approaching we have put together a simple shopping list for you to get your glam on.  Think florals, metallics, bold prints and fitted dresses with enough flare to twirl around the room.  We have chosen turquoise, purple, silver and black colour themes as they tend to suit any skin tone and figure.

First up is the utterly romantic Moonlit Ophelia 1950's dress by Lindy Bop featuring a stunning enchanting floral forest print. An intense shadowy purple leafy base on a black background which is overlaid with flowers shimmering in the moonlight, while forest beetles, bees and moths add character to the print.

The Lady Vintage Teal Butterfly Hepburn Dress was made for hourglass figures with its high neck and nipped waistline trimmed with a black suede belt, subtle and classic to suit any occasion  it flares just below the knee.

Sophisticated and charming Purple Rose Floral Collage by Lady Vintage is a 50s Tea Dress with a bold floral print , it features a flared knee length skirt and a fitted bodice with high neck at the front and a V neck at the back . There's belts attached to the side seams at the waist which are tied into a bow at the back.

Combine each look with some carefully selected accessories and you will be able to recreate various looks throughout the seasons,

Visit www.rockabillypinup.co.uk for more dresses

Cardi weather

Most people associate rockabilly with long hot summers, skimpy skirts and outdoorsy fun. But what oh what is a vintage gal to do when the colder weather sets in? Why, make a grab for the cardi of course!

We here at rockabilly pinup are big fans of cardigans, as they are not only super stylish, but they also allow us to wear our favourite dresses even as the colder weather sets in. We have a very very hard time parting from our dresses, be they wiggle or swing.

While the weather is still somewhat warm, you can ward off the chill with a nice bolero.....





but as the scent of roasted chestnuts drifts through the crisper air, you might want to grab something that gives you a bit more coverage. Spending autumn in bed with the sniffles is a waste of perfectly dreamy weather!

Pairing a lighter dress with a snuggly warm cardigan and a pair of warmer tights can help it survive the dreaded wardrobe turnover we suffer through every season,



or you can pair a cardi with a wiggle skirt and go for the sassy librarian look (cat eye glasses optional ;) )



And if you, like us, love taking long strolls through crispy leaves, why not grab a pair of wickedly delicious trousers from our sister site and pair them with the naughty and nice peek-a-boo sweater, to keep nice and warm while you enjoy some hot cider ;)

Ready to Wear Rockabilly Fashion

There is always a little more room in our closet for versatile styles that are ready to wear,  a Wiggle Dress is every girls secret weapon as it suits super skinny or lusty curves and flatters no matter what!

Lindy Bop's  Vanessa Navy Wiggle Dress gives the illusion of longer legs with its dainty polkadot print, skims your hips and thighs creating curves in all the right places and the ruched sweetheart neckline line adds just enough detail for a simply charming look.  

Wear your hair up in an elegant bun or down with soft curls , team with gorgeous makeup, nail colour and  accessories including skyscraper heels (we are loving the Ladder Up Faux Suede navy ones pictured  from US site GoJane.com) and delicate swallow necklace and studs as well as a contrasting belt for a streamlined feel. 

Heading out in the cold, then the Angeline Burgundy Coat by Hell  Bunny is just what you need to cover up, available from our sister site www.the-gothic-shop.co.uk,  this warm wool-look fabric is tailored with a black faux fur contrasting high collar and black crocheted lace frill and a bow while the cuffs are also trimmed with fur.

For more easy to wear styles check out www.rockabillypinup.co.uk.