Cannes dress - Silky

Cannes Floral 50's Dress by Hell Bunny
Necklace from Curiology.
Model Silky.

Hell Bunny and Banned - VenusMantrap

Dolly Top
Rizzo Belt
Tina Capris
Sadie Bag by Hell Bunny.
Drive Me Crazy Cardi by Banned.
VenusMantrap by Villy V

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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Bardot Top - Amelia Skirt - VenusMantrap

Bardot Top by Hell Bunny.
Amelia Skirt by Hell Bunny.
Black Polkadot Hairband by Be Bop a Hairband.
Witch's Cat Earrings by Cherryloco from The Gothic Shop.
Model VenusMantrap.
Photographer Villy V.

Hybrid Cardi - Paula Skirt - Silky

Hybrid Blue Swallows Cardigan by Banned.
Paula Skirt by Hell Bunny.
Rizzo Belt by Hell Bunny.
Model Silky.

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. 

Amelia Dress - Dragonfly

Amelia Dress by Hell Bunny
Lilac Petticoat by Penoze.
Gothic Gloves by Restyle.
Jacquard Bolero by Chicstar.
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!

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?

Bardot Top - Martie Skirt - Silky

Silky looks amazing in the Bardot Top & Martie Skirt by Hell Bunny.
Earrings & Necklace from The Black Cat Jewellery Store.

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.

Martina Dress by Penoze - VenusMantrap

VenusMantrap looks amazing in the Martina Dress by Penoze.
Photographer Villy V.

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,

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