Lindy Bop: very vintage

Hello sweethearts!

Welcome to my third Lindy Bop review, I hope you will find it useful and interesting. Today I am reviewing 'Holly' 1950's Inspired Blue Butterfly Swing Dress and 'Zarah' Vintage 1940's Secretary/Librarian Fit & Flare Dress.

 

Holly is a Audrey style dress with ¾ sleeves. It is made out of thicker good quality cotton fabric so even I am a size UK14 now my Holly is size UK12 and still fits me perfectly.

 

Holly is a beautiful 1950's inspired blue butterfly swing dress. It comes with a matching removable belt and it's perfect for spring and autumn.

 

I don't have many longer sleeve dresses so this is one of my most worn dresses in winter seasons and I love to pair it with my 26“ pink petticoat.

I really don't have any  complaints about this dress: it is classy, great for work and daily occasions, fabric is nice and zipper is on the back so no messing up my hair yeeeey ;)

 

And for all of you gals who want to add Holly to your wardrobe- it is on sale: http://www.lindybop.co.uk/sale-c49/dresses-sale-c50/holly-1950s-inspired-blue-butterfly-swing-dress-p312 !

I am a huge fan od 1940’s style so Zarah was a must have for me! When this dress first came up I was reading the comments and they weren't so great but I did really liked it.

It is a fabulous 1940's style fit 'n' flare dress. Zarah is also made out of good quality slightly stretch cotton fabric with sweetheart neckline and bust panel with bow detail. Precisely that bow reminded a lot of gals on a bra. OK, perhaps Zarah isn't for everyone ;)

It was a little longer, just below knee which I really liked but on the second thought I noticed that it doesn't suit my figure so I shortened it to knee length.

 

I love to wear it at autumn and winter seasons because it is a little thicker and goes great with cardigans, colors are appropriate and with a few well imagined accessories it can be very festive!

 

Zarah is also on sale: http://www.lindybop.co.uk/sale-c49/dresses-sale-c50/zarah-vintage-1940s-secretary-librarian-fit-flare-dress-p286

Oh Lindy Bop you are gonna spoil us :)

Even I couldn't resis this sale so new dress is on my way but I wount tell you witch one is it ;)

I also ordered one for my daughter so I will review kids range too!

 

If you want to see my Lindy Bop parcel when it arrives be sure to follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleanor_rebel/

 

 

Love, Eleanor

                           xoxo

Lindy Bop: florals

Hello sweethearts!

This will be my second Lindy Bop post and today I'm all about florals! As you probably know Lindy Bop has a lot of floral
dresses, I will present to you two of my own-
'Ophelia' Vintage 1950's Black Floral Spring Garden Party Picnic Dress and 'Uma' White Floral Tea Dress.

'Ophelia' Vintage 1950's Black Floral Spring Garden Party Picnic Dress was my first Lindy Bop purchase. I feel in love with that dress because of her crossover ruched bust panel and rich full circle skirt.

Ophelia comes in a lot of different floral prints and solid colors so it was quite a headache to choose which one would suit me. I was really into green one but at the end black prevailed because of mine constant consciousness about my weight.

At that time I was wearing a size UK12 and Ophelia suited me perfectly which confirms my impression that Lindy Bop dresses made out of thiner fabric are smaller in sizing. Ophelia is made out of thicker good quality medium weight stretch cotton fabric so it has a nice shape and fall. I wore it with a black 26" petticoat.

I love everything about this dress! Fitted bodice, flared skirt, hidden side pockets!! and nice zip on the back. Unfortunately I do not own it anymore, I became too small for me, so with a heavy heart,I sent her in a better home.

Unlike Ophelia, 'Uma' White Floral Tea Dress my recent purchase.

I knew I have to buy her, it was my dream dress! But, unfortunately it doesn't fit like a dream :( Due to the fact that I am a busty gal waist on this dress is a little bit higher that where it should be which makes my torso shorter and my figure disproportional :(

Other than that I love this dress! It is made out of medium weight cotton fabric so it is true to size, I am wearing UK14. Flattering V shaped collared neckline and short cuffed sleeves are my favorite! It has a matching removable fabric belt witch I often replace with a wider one, I find that much suitable for my figure.

Buttons in the front of a bodice section are real so they come in handy because this dress utilizes a side zip which means that you have to pull it over your head. I find it very cute paired with a cardigan so it is a great frock to wear in the spring and autumn.

For more photos you can follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/eleanor_rebel/
And Lindy Bop sale is still on so make sure to check out http://www.lindybop.co.uk/sale-c49 :)

More of Lindy Bop in my closet coming up next week! ♥♥♥

Love, Eleanor
              xoxo

Lindy Bop: solid essentials

Hello sweethearts!

Woah time flies! It has been three weeks since my last post and given the fact that I haven't taken any photos lately I have decided to share some old ones.
I don't have to say how much I love my wardrobe and my dresses, my face lights up like a Christmas tree when I open the doors of my closet :)

Most of my dresses are Lindy Bop, brand that, I believe,every gal knows. Their dress was my first vintage repro and made me feel like "That's it! Now I am a pin up girl!"
Since then I have owned 9 of their dresses, I have 7 now (had to sell two because I've got a few extra pounds; but i'm working on it!)
In the next few posts I will review my Lindy Bop dresses and show you how I like to wear and accessorise them.

Let's start with two of my most worn dresses, solid color essentials that every gal needs: Audrey and Lily.

Audrey is a beautiful 50's style swing dress with a classic flattering bateau neckline and fitted bodice. I have to admit- dusky orange was not my first choice of color but at that time it was only one that was available in my size, and great that it was! I love it! 
 

But following the size chart I ordered my (at that time) size UK12 not knowing that  Audrey style dress ran small :( 
It is made out of cotton fabric so it is not stretchy and it wrinkles A lot but for price of 30 £ (45$/ 42€ / 318HRK) you win some you lose some.

But I have to say I love it! I wear it all year long because it's super easy to match with cardigans, blouses and whatever you think of!

The fact that it's a single color provides countless opportunities to style her! I like to wear my petticoat underneath because it gives her a great shape.

It has a hidden side zip that I'm not a huge fan of and removable matching belt.

You can see why I wear this dress so much, a little brooch or a belt can go a long way and make it look like a different dress every time!

This year I wore it as a Halloween costume :)

The other part of my Halloween costume this year was my little black Lily dress.

Can you believe this is my ONLY black dress?! This one is also purchased randomly because Rhonda was out of stock hahaha it seems that the universe knows what I need and makes sure that I get it :)

Unlike Audrey, Lily has a little firmer cotton fabric so it is true to size and better quality. I am wearing UK14 and it fits very comfortable and nice.

Elegant peep hole cut outs are featured in front and at the back of neckline. Since this is the only black dress I have, I do prefer to wear it #allblackeverything but it is perfect for accessorising! My most favorite color to complement the black is pink :)

This one is by far one of my favorite styles accessorised with hot pink belt, nylon scarf and soft pink shoes that matches my Frenchie brooch by Atomic Mingo.

For more photos you can follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/eleanor_rebel/
And note: Lindy Bop is having a huuuuuuuge sale right now :)

More of Lindy Bop in my closet coming up next week! ♥♥♥


Love, Eleanor
                        xoxo

Perfect autumn frock by Daisy Dapper

Hello sweethearts!

Are you ready for autumn? I so envy gals who can enjoy spring! In Croatia is rainy and cold but no worry because winter season brings a lot of elegant and stylish outfits to wear!
If you are still looking for a dress to impress, search no more! This season we wear Daisy Dapper ♥♥♥

I'm sure that there is no need to introduce Daisy Dapper anymore, everyone is familiar with this incredible vintage reproduction brand so I will just remind you.
Daisy Dapper is a Swedish brand owned by Matilda Hanning from Stockholm. It is recognizable by its classic and timeless dresses, tops and skirts for all occasions.

I am wearing Daisy Dapper Collection- Debbie Dress in Black and White Checked. The cut is probably known to you, in fact, this dress is available in a variety of beautiful colors by vendors all around the world.

Debbie dress features a timeless, vintage inspired design. It is made out of high quality,comfortable supple cotton blend (62% cotton, 3% lycra and 35% polyester) which gives a nice strech for a perfect fit!

This feminine and chic dress has many lovely details like a striking bow on a beautifully gathered balconet bodice which is lined for extra support. Cute short sleeves make this dress easy to stile for every season.

Pretty broad waistband emphasize the waist and the elegant square neckline perfectly merges old fashioned sex-appeal and class for every occasion. the skirt is made in the timeless and popular pencil skirt cut with a slit at the back. Oh you should see me walking away... wink ;) Finally it is finished with a strong hidden zipper on the back.

 

Daisy Dapper Collections are made from size XS to XXXL. I am a size L but Miss Matilda kindly advised me to wear a size M which fits perfectly! (My measures are 96-75-99 at the hight of 170cm)

 

 



So if you want Debbie to be a part of your closet visit  http://www.daisydapper.com/en/ 
and like DD on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Daisy-dapper-125873674135440/
Make sure to follow DD on Instagram as well https://instagram.com/daisydapper/?hl=en


Love, Eleanor
                     xoxo

Fair dinkum love for Erstwilder

Hello sweeethearts!

I was never much of a brooch lady, just didn't want to drill holes in my dresses, until recently! ;) I got a few vintage brooches for Christmas last year and won a few of them on Instagram and now I'm hooked! And as you probably know there is a legendary brand of jewelry very popular among this beautiful pin up community and beyond. It pops up on each outfit and is known as the holy grail in each collection of brooches, of course I'm talking about Erstwilder.

 

Before I started to collect my own pile of brooches, I admired these fun, a little bit excessive but incredibly likeable jewelry, so when I got a chance to collaborate with Erstwilder I was super excited and flattered.

Founded in 2011., each Erstwilder piece is designed in Melbourne by a local artist Louisa Camille, and crafted from layers of resin. The Erstwilder collection includes necklaces, brooches and  earrings so it was quite an adventure to pick up top 3 to review.

I have decided to go with Winston the Westie, A change in the wind and Carmen’s cosmetics. First I must commend their very fast delivery, parcel arrived in just 5 days (including weekend) from Australia to Croatia! First impressions? Let’s go in order.

A change in the wind is a beautiful hand assembled, hand painted and limited edition brooch from Happy Traveller Collection. They are all limited edition which makes them fun to collect!

I love how layered she is, her  3D design is so eye catching!

Also she is 7x3 cm of cute retro flair to add to your look.

Painted black and red makes her easy to combine and will brighten everyone’s  gloomy rainy day this autumn.

 

Carmen’scosmetics is a part of the Beauty School Collection of Erstwilder 's Spring 2015. range.

 

This super cute brooch is in the shape of a well filled toilet bag made from several layers of resin.

 

And a small mirror is a real mirror!! How adorable is that?!

 

7.5x7.5 cm big, it is a perfect statement piece for every makeup glam girl.

 

And last but not least- Winston the Westie. I have to say this one is my favorite...I mean look at him :)

 

The fact that it's a solid color means I can basically match him with anything! 

 

Although he is pearly white at first glance, signs of fine threads gives him a beautiful depth.

 

He is also bigger than I expected, 6.5x 6.5 cm. The size of every Erstwilder brooch was a suprise to me, just like their beauty, they really are enchanting.

 

Now that we have seen how gorgeous Erstwilder brooches are let’s talk about how special they make you feel! Each piece comes with its own  round cardboard box, little catchwords on item and a little teapot hang tag. Doesn't get any better and personal that that.

 

Although jewelry made out of resin sounds scary and fragile in the beginning all Erstwilder brooches are assembled in the way that pin is screwed into the resin wich makes them solid and strong.  Resin is very good quality so if you handle it with care it will last for years.

 

Until recently if you wanted Erstwilder jewelry you had to search it from various suppliers who often did not have the entire collection. Now you can find all of them on  http://www.erstwilder.com/ and even suggest your own design in a suggestion box http://www.erstwilder.com/pages/suggest-a-design !

 

I can go about this on and on but it is better to see for yourself:

Like Erstwilder on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erstwilder?fref=ts
Follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/erstwilderofficial/ and Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/erstwilder/
And don’t forget to shop on http://www.erstwilder.com/ ♥♥♥

 

Love, Eleanor
                           xoxo