Custom made: swing pants

Hello sweethearts!

For a long time I dreaded of high-waisted pants, didn't think I could pull them off with my tummy :(
Ever since I can remember, even when I was  slimmer I had a tummy, It is just the way I am built so I had no choice but to accept it.
This spring I realized that with good compression panties I can try to make it work because I bought super cute H&M blouse and I really wanted a great tiki inspired look for summer.
I bought a pink 1.6 yards material, not sure what type but it is very light with a little strech and it doesn't wrikle, I love that it's so easy-care.
This is the pattern that my seamstress followed:

 

 

With a little modifications this is how my swing trousers turned out:

 



 

I wear them a lot in a various combinations.

 

 

And the best thing is they fit like a glove and costed me 30$ in total!

 

 

I will have to get myself at least one more pair for a colder days maybe with a suspenders for that genuine 40s look ♥♥♥

 

 

 

Love, Eleanor

                      xoxo

Midnight In the Conservatory

Hello sweethearts!! ♥♥♥

I'm in a very good mood- it's summer and I just love warm weather, cold lemonade and evening walks in my summer dresses ♥♥♥
Speaking of dresses I have the perfect dress to twirl in on the night out!

I present to you "In the Conservatory" dress in midnight blue made by Pigtails and Pirates.
But first a few words about the mind behind the brand: Pigtails and Pirates began in 2011. when Laura Jones started creating children’s clothing. I am impressed that Laura is a self taught seamstress and pattern maker! Her Australian made and designed ladies and children’s clothing is extremely popular  on social networks where I first saw her work.

As you can see Pigtails and Pirates ladies clothing has a hint of retro to it, drawing inspiration from the 1950’s silhouette and feminine feel. Her beautiful designs appeal to women who are looking for vintage style dresses, 1950s dresses, rockabilly dresses, pin up style dresses or swing dresses.

Pigtails and Pirates have a wide range of beautiful fabrics and can even tailor a look just for you and your little daughter or son!

My dress is a gorgeous fully-lined bodice sweetheart style dress that features a print of vibrant florals on a dark blue background.

A palette of sea blues, poppy pink and chalk white flowers are the first thing you notice but the hint of lace puts the finishing touch to this beautiful " In the Conservatory" dress.

What I absolutely love on this dress is the sweetheart neckline and fat straps that stand firmly in place.

This full circle skirt hits just below the knee; dress is also available in white color fabric.

The fabric is soft cotton (doesn't strech), so light and flutter that it is perfect for summer! Dress is finished off with a hidden zipper on the back.

I paired it with my pink  petticoat for an extremely vintage look but I think it fits wonderful without it too, for a more daily look I just wear it with a pink cardigan, dark blue belt and cute summer sandals :)

 

Australian measures are different from the European so be sure to check size chart before order or ask the friendly Pigtails and Pirates team for advice! According to the size chart I am size 10 and my dress fits like a glove!

 

 

Pigtails and Pirates offers a diverse range of unique and original designs- you can see a small video of Laura discussing Pigtails and Pirates here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28c91GXRyIs

And for a full MUAH made by me check this short video here:

 

 

Photos by: Foto Mara

Location: Hotel Patria  

 

 

Now I have a dress that I will  proudly wear for years and if you want one too don't hesitate to order from bright, bold and fun fabrics to soft pastels and florals- Pigtails and Pirates will let you express your individual style!

Thank you miss Laura ♥♥♥

 

 

Shop here: http://www.pigtailsandpirates.com/

Like PP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PigtailsandPirates/timeline

Follow PP on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pigtailsandpirates/

 

 

Love, Eleanor

                           xoxo







Vixen Connie

Hello sweethearts!

Grab your ice coffee and enjoy because I have another review for you :)
I am pleased to introduce to you the "Connie" dress by Voodoo Vixen ♥

 

 

If you want to be noticed- this is the dress for you!

"Connie" is a vibrant red A- line dress with glasses print throughout that I absolutely adore ♥♥
Since it fits perfectly with my cat-eye glasses I decided to put my poodle hair and visit a local library.

There are many reasons why this dress is so special. Besides the print my favorite thing is her beautiful detailed neckline with black piping and pockets.

Thank you Voodoo Vixen for a great eye for details, you sure know how to win my ♥

Don't let the length of this dress fools you, It is just below the knee  (Im 5.6) but there is a lot of sass going on ;)

It is made out of heavy weight stretch cotton with invisible zip on the back so thumbs up for not messing your hair when you put it on!

I am wearing it with a medium full black petticoat but I think it would be perfect with a fuller petticoat (or just wear 2).

This dress comes in a plus size too and you can find a matching cardigan for her on http://www.voodoovixen.co.uk/!

Did I made you feel in love with "Connie"? Because I sure am seduced and by the looks so are the half people in my town :)

Like Voodoo Vixen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VVLDN?fref=ts
Shop here: http://www.voodoovixen.co.uk/

Love, Eleanor
                         xoxo

Pink dream in Atomic Kitty

Hello sweethearts!

Today I have a real treat for you! Review of a pink atomic "Kitty" dress and matching "Isabella" cardigan by Voodoo Vixen!

This is my first time collaborating with Voodoo Vixen and I must say WOW!! What a great brand! For you who are not familiar with this brand Voodoo Vixen is a vintage inspired label based in London, which infuses retro, pin-up and rockabilly styles with classic silhouettes to flatter the modern woman.  Their unique designs are influenced by the glamorous styles of the past, whilst following current trends and fashion movements.
So lets get started! First the "Isabella" cardigan in black and pink:

I love this cardi so much ♥♥♥ It is super soft and elastic so it stretches just perfectly to fit my figure and hug my curves! And it's the perfect lengh to fit wide swing dresses like "Kitty".

"Isabella" cardi features pink detailed cuffs, collar and waistband with button up front and detailed embroidery of super cute atomic cat which makes the perfect pair with my dress!
I like the details like the glossy buttons and the quality is fantastic ♥

And now the "Kitty" dress!

 

I am a HUGE sucker for a well-executed novelty print, especially mid century atomic one! So when I saw this dress something in my head started singing "Hallelujah!!!"

 

It's PINK!!! A perfect shade of soft pink with wonderful glossy touch and dont get me started on a print! Talk about ultimate dress huh?! AND It has pockets!

 



I love eveything about this dress ♥♥♥ The details are charming, from the keyhole neckline to matching glossy belt and decorative buttons down the front! I am wearing it with a medium full pink petticoat :) The dress has a hidden zipper which is located just below my left hand.

 

The best part is that even though the dress has flattening knee-length fitted skirt it doesn't have a high waist like some dresses- you know, when your b♥♥bs and waist are at the same level and your torso looks shorter than it is ;)

 

 



And while I enjoyed my sweet macaroons I got a bunch of compliments on the dress from the people at pastry shop Slasta ♥

 



As usual Im wearing size L/UK 14 and it fits like a glove so the sizes of a Voodoo Vixen are standard. I think this dress is perfect for a bigger busted ladies because it emphasizes the waistline, has a nice fall and it exudes elegance!

 



I am sincerely delighted with the quality and beauty of the choice, from dresses to cardigans, tops, playsuits, bottoms including plus size range! They have a great customer service so hop on to their web site and get yourself a perfect summer attire!

Like Voodoo Vixen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VVLDN?fref=ts
Shop here: http://www.voodoovixen.co.uk/

Love, Eleanor
                          xoxo

Custom made: Bettie Page Clothing inspired green dress

Hello sweethearts!

Today I am writing about my Bettie Page Clothing Iced Coffee inspired dress. When I saw Bettie Page Clothing Iced Coffee Full Circle Dress I was mesmerized by her color, pattern- everything! It was a dress made for me!

 

Buuuuut when I calculated the price and postage expenses my enthusiasm burst like soap bubble :(
So I decided to visit my fairy godmother- my seamstress ♥
I show her the picture and she made a sketch, took my measures and told me how much material she need. So I went to Tex House (Portanova Osijek) and chose a dotted material in the sea of patterns.
This is the final result:

* Handbag by Woody Ellen

I chose a green fabric with small black polka dots, unfortunately it was not a good choice because it wrinkles A LOT. It was my first fabric shooping so I learned to check how material behaves before I buy it. My dress is not a full circle because I wanted it to be a little more sophisticated.

 

Last year at fall was a perfect day to do a photoshoot.



Standing in front of the only remaining composition of Narrow Gauge Railroad in Croatia, train which traveled in the 50's popularly called Ćiro.

It is a magic place, a piece of history hidden among ivy and fallen leaves ♥

I am wearing a headpiece made by amazing woman and fellow blogger Miss Amy May ♥

 



In total this dress cost me half price of the original and It fits like a glove!

For me It's a greater pleasure sometimes to look for a pattern, fabric and participate in the whole process of making what I imagined. I love the idea that my dress is unique and made for me :)





Love, Eleanor                       
                        xoxo

Sweet tooth by Milushka

Hello sweethearts!

Today's blog post is the sweetest ever and here is why:

I have a big sweet tooth and when I discovered this jewelry last year I was in love ♥

The artist's name is Milushka, she is from Zagreb, Croatia.

 

 

She was raised in the best tradition of the Russian school of art and all of her life she was looking for a different creative expressions: classic painting, drawing, illustration, digital media and traditional crafts, including handicrafts , are only a small handful of things that she has been doing.

Looking at the world from the hedonist’ perspective,  Milushka thinks that we should not limit the enjoyment to the just one sensor :)

 

 

And since the sweets, especially chocolate, are considered to be the top hedonistic pleasure, she believes they deserve their place not only in the world of gastronomy, but in the world of adornment, because of their visual attractiveness and instant recognisability.

Milushka is overwhelmed with making hyper-realistic miniature pastry which looks tasty but has a sole purpose of ornamenting your finger or the top of your head, as well as teasing your imagination :)

 

 

Every piece of jewelry is handmade with love and devotion. Every piece is one of a kind ♥

 



 

I guess you you have already noticed how talented she is :)

 

 

Her work is very diverse, she makes braided bracelets, necklaces, earrings, head pieces, rings, pendants, ready-to-hang wall pictures in the shape of a macaroon, fruit, candy, cupcake, animal, donuts, ice cream, flower and many more.

 

 

And she makes custom orders!! You name it- she will make it!

 

 

So when I got my Lady Vintage Cream Cupcake Print Hepburn Dress I contacted Milushka to make me a custom jewelry.

 

 

I think it's a perfect match ♥

 

Every piece is very original and convincing, makes me want to eat him how much tasty it looks ;)

I also have this cute cupcake earrings:

 

 

Milushka jewelry is not only beautiful but also very high quality and durable!

That is why I love to give it to my friends as a gift on a special occasions... And to me.. I love to reward myself with a cute and unique Milushka jewelry :D

 

For shop and more about Milushka like https://www.facebook.com/milushka.jewelry or email her at milushka.nakit@gmail.com

 

Love, Eleanor

                       xoxo