Cherry Baby 1950's inspired outfit

Today I am off to teach at a Vintage pamperbox event and haven't worn this Cherry print swing dress for ages so thought I would dust it off.

I think owning this particular dress is  a rite of passage for any girl when they first get into vintage/1950's style. Both me and Lilly Von Pink own it and used to wear them when we ran our burlesque night the Cherry Lounge.

As this dress is such a classic fifties style Ive styled my hair in a Bettie Page inspired rolled fringe and high pony tail with a leopard print bow. I love putting cherry print and leopard print together. Its a classic combination.

Ive put the dress with a short sleeved thin cardigan with nips in my waist a little. My shoes are ballet pumps made by crocs. They are a special limited edition Hello Kitty version so have Hello Kitty on the side and  a pink bow. I often wear these when I do pamper days as they are so comfortable.

I'm extra coordinated today as well as wearing a leopard print bow in my hair, I have a leopard print necklace by Clutterfly on (I have a few of these with my name on) and leopard effect nail polish. Its Barry M gold varnish with the black croc effect on top.My make up is heavy black eyeliner (I'm using Mabellines new one which comes with a brush and pot, its nice and smudgy) and on my lips my latest favourite lipstick with is Lilly 340 by Rimmel. Its the best bubblegum pink lipstick Ive found for ages and its doesn't wear off. I'm also giving a pair of £3 false eyelashes by Matalan a whirl. they are a great shape although have a white root line which Ive had to try and fill with eyeliner. Great value though.







The Details

Dress-ebay

Cardigan-Asda

Shoes-Crocs

Necklace-Clutterfly

Remember feeling good and looking great has nothing to do with dress size and everything to do with attitude.Never wait to be a certain weight to start enjoying clothes and never reject anything thinking it wont suit your shape. Try it on-you may be surprised.

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