Loving Lina ~ A Voodoo Vixen Review

Morning all!

Its review time! Today I'm reviewing the amazing Lina Dress from Voodoo Vixen!

Now days I tend to look for clothes that I can easily make fit into both my work and my personal life. Working full time in an office now days means that my purchases of plunging neck lines and halterneck tops have really faltered in the past 6 months, as they simply aren’t appropriate to my line of work anymore. Sure I still buy them, but nowhere near as regularly as I once did. This gorgeous dress jumped out at me because I felt the simple two tone colour-ways made it a versatile little number! Easy to accessorize because of its block colours and create multiple looks. This pretty has become a much loved piece in my corporate wardrobe!

 In this blog post I'll be talking about the fit, quality, my thoughts on this dress and styling!

First Impressions

My first impressions of this dress was the I loved the colour! Growing up, I was such a SUCKER for blue.I wore pretty much exclusively blue from around 12-14 and I’ve been trying to incorporate it back into my wardrobe again. The lighter accents throughout the dress also stood out to me as really pretty touches and the bust line/capped sleeves meant it would be an appropriate work number for me.

The Fit

I found the fit of this dress to be spot on and true to size. I got the medium, which is my most common size in pinup repro clothes and it fit perfectly. I can comfortably wear it with or without my foundation garments but much prefer it with, as it really enhances the cut of the dress. The bustline of the dress I found to be comfortable, it sat high enough I wasn’t showing off my bust, which I feel is more work appropriate. The colour also gave it a more formal feel, lending it for a night out as well as a day at work. The capped sleeves also meant I was able to wear a dress with sleeves without having to worry about it being too tight/cutting in. The length was perfect for wearing with a crinoline for some extra volume as well as without.

Quality

I cannot fault the quality of this dress. The button detailing down the front is perfect, there were no imperfections in the sewing and there have been no issues with the zip. Overall, I have been very impressed with the quality from Voodoo Vixen! And the cuts of their designs are adorable!

Styling

This dress is a styling dream! Being made up of two block neutral colours, it means you can accessorise it in a lot of different colours! I’ve so far worn mine with red, white and pink. I’d love to try it with some other colours too! It can also be worn with patterns as well! For this shoot I opted for the white, as I love how crisp it looks against the dark! My hair flowers are from Daisy Jean’s Signature Rose collection! My brooch is from DeerArrow and my beads are from Debstar Designs! My shoes are the Pin Up Couture cutie heels in pink. My belt can be found on ebay.

If you are after a dress that'll work with most occasions, this one is a goer! I've fallen in love with this dress, its versatility, its functionality and its overall look.

Thats it for me today! If you have any other questions or comments feel free to leave a comment!

I hope you've enjoyed this review. The lovely photos were taken by Russell J Thomas.

Til tomorrow!

Disclaimer: Whilst I received this dress as part of a sponsorship with Voodoo Vixen, all opinions expressed are honest to help ensure the most accurate information for my readers. 

Favorite Outfits of January 2015

Hi again! 

So basically I just wanted to start doing a post around the end of a month of my favorite outfits for the month before!

So here are January's Favorite Outfits!

Hair Flowers: Daisy Jean Floral

Earrings: Sparklelux

Top/Skirt: Hell Bunny

Belt: PUG ~ Off a seperate outfit

Shoes: Payless

Flowers: Lady Rowe

Necklace: Debstar Designs

Bustier: No Name

Skirts: Pin Up Girl Clothing

Shoes Pin Up Girl Clothing

Scarf: Closet Confessions Boutique

Bustier: Vintage Repro

Belt: eBay

Brooch: Erstwilder

Skirt, shoes & bag: Pin Up Girl Clothing

Beret: No brand

Top: Kmart

Brooch: Deer Arrow

Belt: Ebay

Skirt: Pin Up Girl Clothing ~ Discontinued

Stockings: No name

Suspenders: What Katie Did 

Shoes: TUK ~ Discontinued

Scarf: Closet Confessions Boutique

Necklace: Debstar Designs

Top: Pin Up Girl Clothing

Belt: eBay

Skirt: Steady Clothing

Shoes: Bordello

Dress: Tatyana Boutique

Shoes: Pin Up Girl Clothing

Brooch: Erstwilder

Dress & Shoes: Pin Up Girl Clothing

So there are my favorites for January! What did you think? What were your favorites and why?

More coming now!

Missi aka Miss Osiria Rose

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Wishlist Wednesday ~ 28/1/2015

So....I know my wishlists feature a lot of Pin Up Girl Clothing but can you blame me when they make such incredible clothes!?

These two came out just recently and I am honestly IN LOVE!

The Delila dress is absolutely stunning! Available in both black and red for $126 these are absolutely stunning! I LOVE the lace top detailing and these would be a great winter dress for special events! 

This one is currently sitting in my cart awaiting better cash flow to make mine!

Accessories for it:

Bag: Amoeba Hangbag in Black Glitter Vinyl ~ $98

Earrings: Caliente Crescent earrings in red, black and gold ~ $40

So much pretty to match such a gorgeous dress!

Still more to come a bit later!

Missi aka Miss Osiria Rose

Outfit of the day recap ~19/1/2015 - 25/1/2015

Its Sunday! 

And my goodness what a WEEK its been in Sydney! We've been having lots of stupidly HOT and humid weather here but I did my best this week!

Monday:

Was a work kind of day...

Dress: Veronica Dress in Navy with red heart by Pin Up Girl Clothing ~ $112.00

Shoes: Red Cutie heels by Pin Up Couture ~ $56.00

Tuesday:

We had a temporary break from the heat

Beret: Dangerfield

Brooch: Fox Brooch by Deer Arrow

Top: Kmart (purchased in winter)

Belt: Yellow bow belt from eBay

Skirt: Jenny Skirt in Cool Toned Cabana Print ~ No Longer Made

Garter Belt: Harlow 6 Strap Deep Suspender Belt by What Katie Did ~ $53.50

Stockings: Myer

Shoes: TUK ~ No longer made

Wednesday:

I was running errands...

Top: Dolores top in white by Collectif ~ $48

Brooch: Frog brooch by Erstwilder

Pants: Trousers in Fleur print by Pin Up Girl Clothing ~ No Longer made

Shoes: Mitch White Sandals by I Love Billy ~ $53

Thursday:

Was WAY too hot for clothes...so I rocked swimmers instead

Sunglasses: Black Diamond Sunglasses by Savage Sunglasses ~ $43

Swimsuit: Marilyn Swimsuit in Royal Blue by Pin Up Girl Clothing ~ $102

Friday:

And still too hot for clothes again....totally dreaming of the beach!

Sunglasses: Bettie in Silver Sunglasses by Savage ~ $39

Swimsuit: Polka dot bikini by Pin Up Girl Clothing ~ No Longer Made

Shoes:Wooden Tiki Platform in black leather by Pin Up Couture

Saturday:

I was off to a BBQ...

Scarf: Repro Nylon in Pink

Brooch: Pink Dolphins by Erstwilder

Top: Black bustier from a vintage pattern

Belt: Pink bow belt from eBay

Skirt: Jenny Skirt in Red & Chocolate Brown Harlequin ~ Review here ~ Final sale ~ $58.80

Handbag: Pink wicker purse in pink by Pin Up Girl Clothing ~ Currently sold out

Shoes: Pink Cutie Heels by Pinup Couture

Sunday:

And off to the Rockabilly Big Day Out in Sydney today...

Hair Flower: Lady Rowe ~ No Longer Available

Earrings: Bamboo Earrings from Ebay ~ $12

Necklace: Aryclic skull choker in green by Debstar Designs

Bracelet: Tiki Bracelet in black by Sourpuss

Top: No Name Black Bustier

Skirt: Kinky Skirt in Purple Hawaiian Print by Pin Up Girl Clothing ~ Review here ~ Final Sale ~ $50.40

Shoes: Wooden Tiki Heels in black leather from Pin Up Couture ~ $112

So thats it for this week's overview! I'm hoping the weather cools down enough to let me dress nice 7 days in a row next week! Didn't realise how much Pin Up Girl Clothing I wore til just now!!

Til Tomorrow!

Missi aka Miss Osiria Rose

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Hola Chica Kitty Top in Mango Review & ootd - Sunday 18th January 2015

Hello all!

I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday! 

So a big part of why I wanted this blog was to review the items I purchase and love for you so I figured I'd better get on that!

I was fortunate enough recently to win a top as a prize in an instagram give away from the Australian brand Hola Chica Clothing and I am SO excited to review that gorgeous item for you all today!!

Bow: Charlie Heart Breaker

Top: Kitty Top in Mango by Hola Chica Clothing

Belt: Ebay

Skirt: Kinky box pleats skirt in leopard by Pin Up Girl Clothing (No longer made)

Shoes: Wooden tiki heels by Pin Up Couture

The first thing I noticed about this top when I got it home to have a look at it was the incredible structure! The zip is set starting part way up the back, which leaves you with a nice flat front. The straps are wide enough to offer support and not cut into your shoulders which is always wonderful!

I also found that it gave me great shape and support in the bust which is always a great advantage to any top! I wore this top on one of Sydney's super hot days recently and found it comfortable in the sweltering hot! It wasn't too constricting or hold in too much body heat which was great. The V shape on the back allowed for a slight breeze on my shoulders which was nice at the time. I've also loved experimenting with a color thats outside my normal comfort zone!

The kitty top in mango is currently on sale and you can purchase yours here!

Weekly outfit overview post coming up later!

Missi aka Miss Osiria Rose

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Outfit of the day - Thursday 15th January 2015

Hello all!

It was another hot one today and with more business meetings I was SATURATED in sweat by the time I got home so I apologise for having less photos than normal in today's post!

Brooch: Erstwilder

Dress: Brigit Dress by Tatyana Boutique

Shoes: Smitten pump in black and white by  Pin Up Couture

So another business meeting called for another business style dress. Black again was my colour of choice and for a change I paired it with my black and white heels. This dress was great for such a hot day for a number of reasons!

Firstly is the fact its got short sleeves as well as an open chest which allows for some breeze to hit your skin. It has pockets! and I love the break in the black with the polka dot design. I paired it with my blue Lyre Bird Erstwilder brooch for a splash of colour.

I have a few posts coming your way so keep your eyes peeled! Catching up on everything, I think next week I'm going to do just a weekly overview of outfits and start posting my reviews on items here!

More to come!

Missi aka Miss Osiria Rose

Wishlist Wednesday - Tiki lover!

Dress: Sea Siren Dress in Turquoise with pink florals

Hangbag: Wicker Baguette Purse in Lavender

Shoes: Pamela Wedge in Black

Earrings: Sparklelux Million Dollar Mermaid Earrings

So I'm sorry this is a two days late! I've been a busy bee this week!

So my wishlist for this week is this GORGEOUS outfit all from Pin Up Girl Clothing! As those close to me know I am a HUGE fan of the tiki look. I was devastated that their tiki capsule released during my 6 month clothing buy ban! But once I have the funds this outfit will be mine!

I mean seriously....that dress! Its perfect! I adore greens, blues and turquoise/aqua and this dress had me swooning! I mean, its perfect! And being summer and SO hot what better way to stay cool and look fabulous! The heels are amazing and would go with 99% of my wardrobe and I totally do need another wicker bag (I already have 2) and Mermaid earrings are always a win!

Looking forward to next week's list! Especially now I'm looking more online these days :)

Missi aka Miss Osiria Rose

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Outfit of the day - Friday 9th January 2015

Good morning all!

Another work styled outfit today as I had another meeting this morning so its another office chic look today!

Dress: Tatyana Boutique

Belt: Hell Bunny

Shoes: Cutie Heels in red by Pin Up Couture

So considering I've worn primarily black for work this week I thought I'd add a splash of colour to the mix! I scored this gorgeous Tatyana's Boutique dress on eBay in 2013 and its been a favorite since then! Its super comfy (though the fabric was a little too hot for the Sydney scorcher we are experiencing today) and highlights curves beautifully. I often don't wear accessories with this dress as I find the red pocket detail, pattern and bold collar is ample, though I did break it up today with a red belt to match my hair, shoes and the pocket.

The way this dress is cut is honestly divine! It just makes you look incredible and the fabric doesn't restrict your movement at all. Its comfortable for all day wear which is great as well as being butt tastic!

My shoes are my staple red heels by Pin Up Couture. I do have unevenly sized feet so needed to size up and put an insert in one but I find these to be relatively comfortable thanks to the strap across the front. Your feet do sweat a bit on hot days so I primarily wear these babies in the cooler months but today they just went perfectly!

Kept hair pulled back and professional today (as well as keeping it off my neck in the hot!). Very light foundation today due to the weather as well. Bold red colours in my outfit called for bold red lips so it was another Glampire Simply Irresistable from the Make Up Wardrobe kind of day again! Brow pot also by Glampire. Really need to invest in more of these!

More posts coming today so keep your eyes peeled!

Til Later!

Missi aka Miss Osiria Rose

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Outfit of the Day post - Thursday 8th January 2015

Good afternoon all!

Sorry I'm a bit late today, I've been a very busy little bee! More work related stuff today so another corporate look! Please ignore by derp faces today, my lip is still sore from my dental visit yesterday!

Brooch: Erstwilder

Belt: Off my floral Birdie dress PUG

Dress: Black Party Birdie dress by PUG

Shoes: Bombshell heels in patent black by Pin Up Couture

So black is certainly proving to be my power colour this week! I wore this amazing black birdie dress which is one of more office-esque style favorites. I love the collar detailing and the length is great for looking professional! This short sleeve version is also a summer favorite as it lets you breath, especially being primarily cotton as well. The swing style gives a great breeze too!

As this dress is block black I teamed it with some colourful accessories to help brighten it up. My belt is off my lilac birdie dress and contrasted beautifully against the black, really highlighting my waist. I went with my green frog Erstwilder brooch today to compliment the green in the belt. Black shoes were my choice as they were still out from Tuesday's meeting.

This dress gives great curves when cinched with a belt and shows just the right amount of cleavage. The collar detail really makes this dress in my opinion and makes wearing any kind of brooch a dream!

Simple hair and make up today with my pale pink lip being a Rimmel London colour 012 Guest List. This is a great soft pink for if you want something neutral but still with some shimmer!

I'm a day late with everything it seems this week but will be posting up my Wishlist Wednesday post later this afternoon!

That's it for now!

Missi aka Miss Osiria Rose

xXx

Outfit of the day - Tuesday 6th January 2015

Morning all!

I was up MUCH earlier than usual today as I was off to an appointment for work, which mean professional pinup glamour was on the cards for today's look!

Brooch: Erstwilder

Dress: Havana Nights dress by Pin Up Girl Clothing in Black

Shoes: Bombshell pump in black patent by Pin Up Couture

So today's look was simple, professional and elegant. I love the Havana nights dress for a variety of reasons (and intend to add other colours in this dress to my collection!) The fit is honestly flawless. Its such a great cut and is easily interchangable from office chic to night time glamour with the right accessories! Plus ladies, it has absolutely MASSIVE pockets! What more could a girl want in a dress?! It nips beautifully at the waist to give that timeless hourglass figure as well as having wide enough straps to be supportive across the bust. 

I love the black because its so EASILY accessories for a whole new look. Wear it whatever colours tickle your fancy to brighten it up whether that be a petticoat, belt, brooch, hair flowers, shoes, handbag, whatever! It all just works. Definitely one of my favorites purely for its versatility!

The only accessory I wore today was my new Erstwilder brooch! I ordered it in December and completely forgot which is no wonder as the ebay seller was on holiday and I didn't notice. It was a nice surprise when she arrived in the post yesterday!! One of their halloween brooches from last year, she'll be perfect for when I want a darker vibe to my outfits! I thought she gave the perfect throw of colour today and it was great to wear her out.

I kept my make up super simple and very neutral today. Wore my Clinique High Impact Lipstick in colour 17 Rosette again today as its a softer lip colour. Victory rolls and a gibson hair roll at the back to keep it neat, tidy and to the point. Very happy with how today went.

Keep any eye out for my first Modcloth Monday post coming later today as I completely forgot yesterday!

Til later!

Missi aka Miss Osiria Rose

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