Vintage Style by Zoey Goto

Hi guys and dolls!

I don't even know how to begin this blog post because I'm so over the moon! Author, journalist and photographer (and huge Elvis fan!), Zoey Goto, has written an amazing book called Vintage Style and can you guess who is featured in this book? MOI! :)

About 4 years ago, I fell in love with Zoey's book Elvis Style: From Zoot Suits to Jumpsuits, which gives you the ins and outs of Elvis' groundbreaking, iconic and influential style, demonstrating how his style continues to have an impact in today's world of fashion and design. Vintage Style is a book that explores the vintage-inspired worlds of today's vintage enthusiasts, digging into the whys and hows of their vintage style, revealing the contents of their wardrobes and peeking into their homes. The book is captivating, jam-packed with engaging interviews and you will discover the different lifestyles of the featured vintage devotees (including me!). 

If you love all things vintage and you are interested in fashion, and if you're looking for some real style inspiration, Vintage Style is a must-have. Let's face it, nothing beats vintage fashion and music. Even modern-day fashion and music is inspired by the past. Ever since I was a little girl, I've been fascinated by music from the fifties and the sixties. That's what real music sounds like to me. As indicated in the book, my mother brought me up on Elvis records and I always watched movies from the golden era, mesmerized by the clothes and hairstyles from that epoch.

In Vintage Style, I reveal when and how I started dressing vintage. It's full of fun facts about me! Zoey asks me to describe my style, if I always dress this way and if I consider myself to be part of a vintage scene or community. She expounds upon rockabilly music and fashion in the book, and also asks me about my musical career. I am deeply honored that she interviewed me for her spectacular book 💖

Vintage Style includes 29 retro lovers!

 

Zoey Goto took these beautiful photographs! 

Here are a few of the other retro-style fans in Vintage Style, including fashion designers, costume makers, housewives, writers, vintage shop owners, etc.:

Vintage Style by Zoey Goto will be widely available on August 14th, 2020, on Amazon, Target and Waterstone's! Grab your copy and enjoy! 💝

P.S. If you'd like to look inside the book and take a peek at some of the interviews, click here or here.

Miss Cherry Makewell

Hi dolls,

Do you remember my burger and fries headscarf from Miss Cherry Makewell?? It's unforgettable but in case you missed out on the post here it is. Miss Cherry Makewell (https://www.etsy.com/shop/misscherrymakewell) is an amazing store that offers gorgeous, vintage style and retro handmade accessories. The owner and designer of Miss Cherry Makewell is Jodie Dubberley and she is not only a talented, craftsy person, she's also so sweet and generous. She'll go out of her way for her clients. I have to add that her adorable French Bulldog is called Elvis so that makes me like her even more!! ;) 

To get an idea of what you'll find at MissCherryMakewell, here are my red flower studs, pineapple studs, ice lolly pocket mirror and......

the perfect rockabilly, leopard headscarf!!!

A closeup of the dainty red flower studs and the beautiful pineapple studs: 

Mmmmmm double popsicles! I carry this mirror around with me all the time:

Here below, I am wearing Miss Cherry Makewell's pineapple studs.  I love them so much! <3 I wore them at a Hawaiian Beach Party and they matched my top!

Three MissCherryMakewell items on one lucky gal! ;)

Ciao bambole! 

Vi ricordate la mia fascia per capelli con gli hamburger e le patatine di Miss Cherry Makewell? Beh è indimenticabile ma se non avete letto il post, eccolo quì. Miss Cherry Makewell è un negozio che vende accessori strepitosi, fatti a mano in stile vintage/retrò, tendenza rockabilly. La proprietaria e creatrice del negozio è Jodie Dubberly, una ragazza talentuosa ed altrettando dolce. Il suo bulldog francese si chiama Elvis quindi ho ancora più stima di lei!! ;) 

Adoro questi orecchini fiore rosso, orecchini ananas, specchietto ''ghiaccioli'' e la fascia per capelli leopardata!! Sono sbarazzini, kawaii e perfetti per il mio gusto rockabilly. Se non avete già visitato il suo negozio, lo straconsiglio! 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/misscherrymakewell

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If you haven't already taken a peek at MissCherryMakewell's store, I highly recommend it! There are big hair bows, watermelon earrings, headscarves with biscuits or popcorn all over!! Out of all the headscarves out there, Miss Cherry Makewell's are my favorite because they're soft, easy to tie, they taper at the ends and they're the perfect width and length. They're also reversible so you get two headscarves for the price of one and they're by far the cutest prints :) All of her items are gorgeously fun, high quality and most importantly, made with LOVE! 

My Zaful Wishlist

Hi there Cats and Kittens,

Hope you're enjoying the summer! I have another Wishlist that I just have to show you and this time all of the items are from www.zaful.com

Let me expose you to the objects of my desire and let's see if your eyes get tempted too! :) Click on the pink text for more details:

'Cause a girl can't have enough fruity dresses!

1.) Strawberry Print Halter Backless Dress

2:) Cherry Print Scoop Neck Sleeveless Flare Dress

Imagine sipping on a Pina Colada......

 or biting into a watermelon wedge while wearing these! ;)

3.) Pineapple Print Strapless Bikini Set

4.) Watermelon Print Halter Bikini Set

I love nautical style and tropical prints. I never thought I'd be into leopard print but it's actually very rockabilly and this bikini screams Bettie Page! 

Clockwise from top left:

5.) High Waisted Vintage Halterneck Stripe Swimsuit

6.) Polka Dots High Waisted Bikini Set

7.) Leopard High Waisted Halter Bikini Set

8.) Tropical Print High Waisted Bikini Set

Can you refuse polka dots and stripes?? No siree!

9.) Backless Polka Dot Floral Print Cami Dress

10.) Backless Striped Spaghetti Straps Sleeveless Romper

I've always liked vintage, Mexican style outfits. One day, I'll show you some Mexican inspired looks of mine. In the meanwhile, the above top and skirt 

would make a muy bonito ensemble!

11.) Cold Shoulder Printed Ruffle Top

12.) A Line Red Rose Print Skirt

Yup, I'm already looking for winter dresses and these two are perfection - 

so classy!

13.) Plaid Pattern Jewel Neck 3/4 Sleeve Dress

14.) Lapel Self-Tie Belt Midi Dress

Many of you may know by now how much I love rockabilly (real, original 1950s rockabilly) and country music. I'd love to wear these two western style dresses above with cowboy boots, strummin' my ol' guitar. Tweedle dee! :)

15.) Plaid Ruffles Round Neck Long Sleeve Dress

16.) Square Neck Ruffle Sleeve Denim Dress

               Oh and I just gotta have this music note skirt (too)! 

              17.) A-Line Floral and Music Notes Print Midi Skirt

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Niente male la mia nuova Wishlist vero?? Ho scelto dei capi ispirati al vintage, al rockabilly, al western....degli abiti ''fruttati'', bikini stile marinaro e con stampe tropicali...e ho anche aggiunto un po' di stile vintage, Messicano, che mi è sempre piaciuto. Poi non potevo non includere la gonna con fantasia a note musicali!!! Tutti i capi sono di ZAFUL. Conoscete questa marca?? Ciao bambole!

My Rosegal Wishlist

Hi dolls, 

How's your summer going?? I'm melting from the heat, but hopefully, in style! :) Speaking of which, there are so many retro and vintage inspired items that I want from Rosegal. Here is my wishlist. Luckily, the prices are affordable so this wishlist can become a wish-came-true list! ;) You'll notice lots of polka dots, gingham and fruit in my selection. Click on the pink text for more details:  

1.) Chic Halter Plaid Ruffled One-Piece Women's Swimwear 2.) Stylish Halter Polka Dot Women's Bikini Set 

3.) Vintage Jewel Neck Sleeveless Strawberry Print Flare Dress For Women

4.) Casual High Waist Lemon Print Skirt For Women

5.) Retro Style Sweetheart Neck Sleeveless Polka Dot Women's Dress 

6.) Vintage Women's Plaid Jewel Neck Sleeveless Dress

7.) Vintage Women's Sleeveless Round Neck Print Dress

8.) Sweet Boat Neck Embroidered Splice Women's Dress

9.) Vintage Sweetheart Neck Sleeveless Polka Dot Bodycon Women's Dress

10.) Graceful Bowknot Strappy Sleeveless Ball Gown Polka Dot Dress For Women

11.) Vintage Halterneck Cherry A-Line Dress For Women

12.) Chic Halter Cherry Print Ruffled One-Piece Women's Swimwear

13.) Pair of Stylish Rhinestone Red Cherry Earrings For Women14.) Cute Weaving and Banana Shape Design Crossbody Bag For Women

15.) Cute Pineapple Shape and String Design Crossbody Bag For Women

Ciao bambole! Spero che vi sia piaciuta la mia wishlist su Rosegal. Questi sono i miei capi preferiti, ispirati al vintage e al rockabilly e come avete visto, ho scelto dei pezzi davvero fruttati! ;) Adoro vestiti e accessori a tema di frutta. Con questo caldo mi è venuta una sete.....mi sa che vado a farmi un frullato!

Tutti Frutti

Aren't the buttons on this skirt, so cute??

Sorry for showing you my behind (haha).

As you can see, the pleats and folds make this skirt very particular, 

giving it a mermaid-like silhouette.

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Scusate il sedere :D Come potete vedere, la gonna ha delle pieghe molto particolari dietro....creando una forma quasi a sirena.

Banana earrings from Shiny Stuff Creations

Feeling Fruity necklace from SBLNGRVLRY

Lipstick: MAC Dita Von Teese

So guys and dolls: eat your fruit, at least 5 portions a day!
 I should practice what I preach.......well, at least I wear lots of fruits ;)))

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Mi raccomando bambole, mangiate tanta frutta! Dicono almeno cinque porzioni al giorno. Anch'io dovrei mangiare più frutta.......beh almeno la indosso! :)

Rockabilly - Secretary Outfit

 ♫ Hi Cats and Kittens ♫

Yippee, it's getting warmer! Today I wore my favorite vintage, checkered pencil skirt with a red 1950s-style  sweater. I decided to wear black shoes, a black belt (not in karate haha, I'm so funny) and opted for my black vintage bag to complete the look. I love wearing combinations of red, black and white. They're the perfect colors for rockabilly, pin up style outfits. Now that the weather's nice, I'll be wearing more skirts. Stay tuned for some Mad Men inspired outfits!

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Ciao Bambole e Bambolotti,

Il tempo sta finalmente migliorando quì, quindi oggi mi sono messa la mia gonna vintage a tubino con un maglioncino rosso, stile anni '50. Scarpe, cintura e borsa vintage nere per completare il mio look da segretaria rockabilly. Adoro vestirmi di rosso, nero e bianco. Sono i colori perfetti per lo stile Rockabilly/Pin Up. 

Quali sono i vostri colori preferiti? Un saluto e buona settimana!

In the end, I put on my eyeglasses so that I could 

finally see what I'm looking at!!! 

Sayonara for now!