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.

Zaful Haltered Vintage Checked Dress Review

Hi kittens!

You may recall my past posts about the online clothing, shoes and accessories shop, Zaful. Well, I praised this store once and I'm praising it again because their selection is fantastic and I am in love with their vintage style clothes! Their products are affordable, high quality and delightful. You'll find a variety of styles at Zaful, from edgy, hip and unique dresses to playful, pin up style bikinis. 

Here I am wearing Zaful's Haltered Vintage Checked Dress:

Isn't it adorable?? It's so 1950s that I feel like I could boogie woogie in it!!! 

Let's rock around the clock tonight! ;-)

I'm not much of a dancer though. I prefer singing. <3

 The little black and white checkers, the halter style and the length (knee length. Slightly longer on me because I'm not that tall) make this dress a real rockin' beauty. You can see below that the dress reveals part of the back. Perfect for summer!

I am very fond of the sweetheart neckline. Classic and flattering:

 I chose a size M and as you can tell, the dress fits me perfectly. The material is soft but sturdy. I just love this dress and I know I'm going to be wearing it often :) It's comfortable, cute and it makes me feel like one of the characters in Happy Days! The customer service at Zaful is excellent too. I highly recommend their store. Take a look at their collections ladies, if you haven't already! 

♫ Bye for now and have a rockin' August! ♫

Esprit Wishlist

Hi dolls! 

How’s your summer going? Are you basking in the sun and bathing in the sea these days? I went to the beach for several days and sang Elvis’ Blue Hawaii by the shore J I’m planning another mini trip and I’m already thinking about what to pack in my suitcase. I want to take classy, comfortable, feminine and fun clothes…..and you know the perfect brand specialized in these kind of clothes? The fashion brand Esprit.

I’m sure you all know Esprit. Esprit= high-quality, classy clothing. It’s an international fashion brand available in over 40 countries. They offer timeless attire and must-have basics for women, men and kids. They also sell accessories including footwear and bags. Esprit is a stylish brand that proposes collections including latest trends and trends that never go out of fashion! If you visit their store now, you’ll see that checkers are among the top trends offered at Esprit. I love checkers and gingham so I obviously had to include these two items in my Esprit Wishlist:

The blouse below is just perfect for a vintage-style summer! The checkers, the collar and the frilly sleeves make it adorable. I’m sure Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot would love it too! J It’s very versatile because you can wear it with a pair of jeans, a pencil skirt, a flared out skirt, shorts….

Gingham Check blouse in 100% cotton 

This floaty skirt with small checkers is also on my wishlist because again, 

it can match with tops of almost any color and style!

At Esprit, you’ll also notice flamingo prints and you gotta love flamingos! This cute top by Esprit is 100% cotton and it’s also available in pink and light grey:

Top with an embroided front from Esprit 

Coz I can’t get enough of flamingos, here’s a turquoise bag by Esprit with flamingos and palm trees all over! The material is sturdy and shiny and the compartments make it very handy. Isn’t it flamingotastic?? :-)

Rucksack with Flamingo Print

What else is summer synonymous with? ICE-CREAM! That’s why I couldn’t resist and had to add this striped Esprit t-shirt depicting an ice-cream/popsicle for every day of the week. Sounds like a realistic plan to me! ;-) There are sparkly sequins on the ice creams too! <3

Ice-Cream T-shirt

Here are three retro-style dresses from Esprit that I would love to own:

1. Floaty stretch crepe dress                    2. Flared dress in 100% linen      3. Delicate chiffon dress with retro polka dots

In case you haven’t noticed, I love polka dots. You just can’t go wrong with polka dots! The first dress on the left is made out of stretchy crepe and I think it’s a must have dress that every woman’s wardrobe needs. A wardrobe also has needs, you know! The second dress is very unique and eye catching, made of linen which is very summer appropriate. The third dress is made of chiffon and it has a belt that ties into a beautiful bow….simply irresistible! These three dresses have that vintage flair and I love how you can wear them during the day with flats as well as at night, with a pair of heels. 

Another style that I think will never go out of style is the off-the-shoulder top. These kind of tops are also known as peasant style, gypsy style or Mexican style and I love this version by Esprit. White goes with everything and it’s 100% cotton with a lovely embroidery on the frilly upper section:

Off the shoulder blouse in 100% cotton

You know what I’d wear with the tops I just showed you above? 

These high-waisted denim shorts by Esprit.

Check out those buttons…perfect for a pin-up/rockabilly look!

Denim shorts 100% cotton 

Denim lovers, as if the above shorts aren’t adorable enough, here is a beautiful denim pinafore dress by Esprit. It’s light blue and it has the adjustable shoulder straps that make my heart soar!

Denim pinafore:

Below is another denim dress from Esprit, dark blue, with buttons that run down the center, pockets and compared to the above denim dress that slightly flares out, this dress is more figure hugging, emphasizing your curves. Oh, I think I’m going to buy this dress ladies!

Button placket strap dress in stretch denim 

Last but not least, the perfect bag for going on holidays is the…..

Printed Canvas Tote Bag

So ladies, do you shop at Esprit? Which are you favorite pieces? The items on my wishlist are just a few beauties from Esprit but they offer so much more that you should definitely check out.  Enjoy your summer and stay classy and fresh wearing Esprit!

StyleWe - A classy and unique online fashion shopping platform

Hi cookies!

How are you? I'm doing some spring cleaning these days and I found so many clothes in my room that I don't wear or that I had forgotten about. How did I accumulate all these clothes?? I'm definitely a hoarder and I might end up on one of those TV shows one day........oh but how can I resist a pretty dress! 

Speaking of pretty dresses, I love the selection of classy dresses that the online store, StyleWe offers. Have you visited or bought from this shop? StyleWe sells gorgeous dresses, tops, bags, shoes, knitwear, skirts, sportswear etc. that are all designed by independent fashion designers. This is why their items are so unique and special. They cover all sorts of styles, catering to women of all ages. In fact one of their priorities is to cater to everyone. They believe in communicating with their clients and they deliver the highest quality fashion items. I simply can't resist. Here are a few of my favorite vintage-inspired items by StyleWe:

Squeal! Dots and a peter pan collar! <3

NADINE

Polka Dots Peter Pan Collar Short Sleeve A-line Girly Midi Dress

ROEYSHOUSE

Deep Gray Crew Neck A-line Simple Cotton-blend Midi Dress with Belt

DABUWAWA

Cream Chiffon A-line Balloon Sleeve Midi Dress with Belt

She wore blue velvet.......

JIANSHAN

Solid Elegant Folds 3/4 Sleeve Midi Dress

OULIE

Two Piece Long Sleeve Polka Dots Mermaid Casual Silk Midi Dress 

This red dress is so classically beautiful. A must have! 

JUNGLE ME

Folds Crew Neck Elegant Sleeveless Mini Dress

How adorable is this yellow dress with the white collar???? <3

NADINE

Girly Sleeveless Pierced Peter Pan Collar A-line Mini Dress

Maxlindy

Light Blue Slit Sheath Elegant Polyester Midi Dress

And because I'm in the mood for summer...........

Venus Queen

Red Polka Dots Bikini

Ciao biscottini,

Come state? Sto facendo un po' di pulizia primaverile e ho scovato parecchi vestiti che o non ho mai indossato oppure che non sapevo nemmeno di avere. Sono un accumulatrice compulsiva e vi dico che un giorno finirò su uno di quei programmi in TV..........ma come faccio a resistere a un bel abitino?? Come quelli che vi ho appena mostrato! Tutti questi bei capi sono di StyleWe, un negozio di abbigliamento online che vende articoli di classe, di altissima qualità soprattutto unici. Sì, decisamente unici ed esclusivi perché tutti i capi sono stati creati da designer indipendenti. Da StyleWe troverete stili di ogni tipo ma il mio occhio cade sulla loro selezione stile vintage, ovviamente ;) Vi ho anche mostrato il loro bikini retrò perché meglio essere preparate per l'estate, no? <3

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Marvelous, right? I also really like their cute rompers and jumpsuits and with summer 'round the corner, we'll soon be able to flaunt our shoulders...the perfect item to wear is a black off the shoulder top. These tops are actually from JustFashionNow, another amazing designer boutique which you should check out! Here is an post about how to prevent cameltoe in case you're interested.....ta ta for now dolls!

Rosegal Dresses Review

Hi Guys and Dolls,

In my previous post, I showed you my Wishlist, bursting with retro-style items from www.rosegal.com and in today's post I'm going to show you two dresses I got from this fantastic, online clothing shop!

Rosegal has a great selection of clothes and accessories, both for women and for men. By accessories, I don't mean just hats, sunglasses and jewelry. You'll even find makeup, party supplies and kitchen tools at this online store! What impresses me is not just the vast variety of items that you can find at Rosegal, but also the affordable prices (and free world wide shipping!) and the vintage-inspired selection!!! You all know how my eyes turn into big hearts when I see anything vintage-style! Rosegal caters to every taste however. Whether you like classic, fifties style fashion or cute, modern, Asian fashion or eccentric, statement clothing, Rosegal will ensure your shopping cart is full :)

Without further ado, here is the first dress I received from Rosegal;

the Retro Style Ruffled Polka Dot Halter Dress for Women.

This is the perfect, red, rockabilly, halter dress! 

Look at the polka dots and cute little buttons in the front! <3 

I like how the dress nips in the waist and I love the sweetheart neckline. 

Both qualities make this dress very feminine and flattering! 

As you can see, this is the kind of dress that looks amazing with and without a petticoat, thanks to the 1950s style, floaty skirt: 

Being a halter dress, there are two straps that you tie around your neck, easily adjusting to your body.

Shake, rattle and roll down the stairs! Haha

 This dress is 95% cotton and 5% spandex. It's soft and it has just the right amount of thickness, being neither too thin nor too thick. I'm really impressed with the quality. As for sizing, I followed the chart on Rosegal's website and chose the smallest size, S. The dress fits me to a T so I can confirm that it runs true to size. Lengthwise, this dress covers my knees, reaching a bit below them, which is exactly what I like and look for in a '50s style dress. 

On to the second Rosegal dress!

The Bohemian Style Floral Print Strapless Dress for Women

I chose this dress because of the gorgeous, Hawaiian inspired, floral print! 
I love it because you can dress it up and wear it to a cocktail party or 
you can wear it on a lovely summer's day, at the beach. 

Yes, this dress has pockets!!! <3

This dress is also great quality, made out of stretchy material that perfectly hugs your body in the right places! I chose a size Small, following the bust and waist measurements, indicated on Rosegal's chart and you can see that it fits me perfectly. The dress also came with a cute, little belt made out of the same fabric. Oh, and did I mention that the dress has pockets??

      ....And the Final Verdict is.....

There's nothing not to love about the two dresses I have from Rosegal! The dresses are dreamy, the prices are very convenient, the quality is great, as is the service. Not only is the staff efficient and quick to respond to your queries, can you believe that I received the package in only 4 days?? I'm very satisfied with my experience at Rosegal. I hope you found my review helpful and I'm sure you'll find some eye candy (for you to wear!) at Rosegal.