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Wednesday, 8 February 2017

1940's Princess with Royal Vintage Shoes

With my love of a 1940’s aesthetic feeling like its reaching a peak in 2017 (I’m so ready to start making my own 1940’s creations as well as expanding my 1940’s wardrobe more) I’m excited to share my favourite pair of shoes from the Royal Vintage Shoes first release with you all: the Nita heels. As I learnt more about the 1940’s look, I learnt that the shoes are a big part of creating a finished look. My love for the Nita comes from her versatility: the perfect heel for both day wear and evening.

Hair Clip ~ Lovisa
Earrings ~ Vienna earrings in silver from Revere Folie
Dress ~ True Vintage 1940's Ball gown bought from Word From the Bird
Shoes ~ Nita heels from Royal Vintage Shoes

The Nita heel is a 1940's style sandal heel that features an ankle strap. These are a gorgeous reproduction based on an actual 1940's shoe. As an Aussie gal who not only struggles to find the amazing true vintage heels of my US and UK counterparts down under and whose foot is a tad wider at the front (making my confidence a bit shakey when buying true vintage shoes online) I'm so happy to have found a pair of heels that I can wear with my true vintage 1940's items that give an authentic look.

The Nita heel's design is very subtle but truly makes them such a stunning shoe. Across the toe there is a feature cut out, which also includes subtle stitching as well. The cross over a the back of the ankle is equally a stunning feature of this shoe while not overpowering the front detail. The heel is a sensible 3 inches and has been molded from an original 1940’s heel, which makes them comfortable for long periods of wear. Perfect for a day at the office or a night on the town. Featuring leather lining along with its super soft suede exterior, I didn't really need to break these shoes in at all. I've had no problems with blisters, fight pressure or rubbing of any sort. I've worn these to work, to nights out and had no issues with support on my aches or comfort. These really are an incredibly made and comfortable shoe.

For this review I wanted to showcase how these heels could be worn in a formal setting, so chose to shoot them with this gorgeous 1940's ball gown I bought from Australia Vintage store Word from the Bird. They are an amazing pairing and I honestly cannot wait to wear this outfit out to a real even and not just to a photo shoot!

The Nita heels retail for $145USD/$192AUD + shipping, which I normally have in 1-1.5 weeks all the way down under in Australia. For size reference I'm wearing a 7.5 which is the same as my B.A.I.T footwear size.

As a girl who used to skimp on shoes and live in cheap ballet flats and poorly made heels...I can vouch that if you can it is totally worth spending the money on well made shoes to help lift your pinup look. My best shoes are without a doubt my Royal Vintage Pairs followed closely by my Miss L Fire heels (which are also from the Royal Vintage Store). They mean less blisters, less aches and happier feet which has definitely made my life a whole lot easier.

I hope you've enjoyed this review and have loves this look as much as I have! I definitely need more 1940's gowns in my life!

Also if you haven't signed up for the Royal Vintage newsletter or follow them on Instagram you totally should! I hear whispers of a new release of their collection coming in 2017 and after loving their first range so much (see my other reviews of their shoes here and here) I am so excited to see what amazing vintage designs they bring to us in 2017!

A massive thank you to photographer Phil Ingram for these gorgeous snaps too.

Til next time darlings!

Disclaimer: Whilst I received these shoes as part of a sponsorship with Royal Vintage Shoes, all opinions expressed are honest to help ensure the most accurate information for my readers.

Monday, 6 February 2017

A thick thighs friend ~ What Katie Did Glamour Seam Stockings

I'm a girl that has thicker thighs. Its no secret. I've always had thicker thighs. And it can sometimes make finding stockings that are comfortable...well....difficult. I've been a long time lover of What Katie Did, having worn their suspender belts for a number of years now. But I used to have trouble with their stockings, simply due to my thicker thighs. I know from comments on my Instagram when I post photos of my foundations, this is an issue a lot of girls can have. I was so excited when What Katie Did bought of their first batch of Glamour Seams in green, blue and red. I snapped up the green and blue when they first came out and was so excited to see the wider welts were much more thick thigh friendly. The green and blue pairs quickly became my staple. I was even more excited to hear that they were extending the Glamour Seams range in other colours. But I've had a heap of questions about if they are actually more comfortable for thicker thighs. So since I had a pair of their original welt style, I wanted to do a comparison for you all so you can really see the difference!

Here is their new glamour seam in black, which are a great staple for everyday wear. These stockings sit quite high on my thighs comfortably, which is something I'm loving (I didn't get it with their original welt style). There is no digging around my inner thighs which is quite a common issue with many of the other style of stocking I've tried. The stockings are comfortable to wear all day without any issues (for reference, I put my stockings on around 7.30am and don't take them off again til 6.30pm when I get home). The welts are thicker and stretchy which give thick thighs a comfortable fit. I also love how the welts colour is matched to the back seam.

Now one of the most common questions I get asked by curvier thighed girls on Instagram is: are they really a better fit for their thighs? So thought the best way to really demonstrate the difference was to do a side by side, as I still have a pair of their original smaller welted seams in my stocking stash. My right leg is their new glamour seam in latte. The left is their original design counterpart. For reference, my thighs sit at around 27-28 inches. The original welts on my thicker thighs sat quite far down and dug in around my inner thigh. The new wider welts don't give me this issue and sit more comfortably on my thigh as well as further up my thigh. I hope this helps give ladies who have been asking me so many questions about if there really is a difference in their sit a clearer example of the difference. These seams with their stretchy welts aren't just for thicker thighed girls but also look amazing on more petite girls too.

The What Katie Did Glamour seams have really become my daily staple. I love back seamed stockings, especially as my wardrobe now days leans more towards 1940s, back seams do help lift the look and give it a more authentic feel. What Katie Did stockings are made of 15 denier nylon in Italy. These stockings are so comfortable for every day wear and are great for all year round (with the exception of the recent 40+ degree days Sydney Australia has been having). The matching of the back seams to their welts also adds a fun styling element to these stockings. Who doesn't love being colour coordinated!

The What Katie Did Glamour stockings are also incredibly strong and well wearing. I bought my green and blue glamour seams in their release in the last 6 months of 2016 and I'm still wearing them both now. My green pair have a small hole in the toe area of the stockings but as long as you take care of them (I keep mine in a special bag that I inherited from grandmother after she passed) which helps stop them snagging on things. I hand wash them once a week to help keep them clean and store them safely when I'm not wearing them.

The What Katie Did Glamour Seams are currently available in Black, Black Contrast, Grey, Latte, Red, Claret, Green, Blue and Coffee. There is also talk on their Instagram of new colours coming in this amazing stocking style. Another great aspect of the Glamour Seams is they won't break the bank. Per pair these retail for $14.50AUD, which is well priced for such great stockings. The seamless pair I used to buy from myer to compare cost me $13.00 and I actually have gotten longer wear out of these. Shipping to Australia is also reasonably priced, costing only $9.50AUD for orders under $75AUD and $22 for orders over $75AUD. Shipping time takes on average 10 business days which for postage to Australia from the UK is very reasonable.

For this review, since it was a very hot day here in Australia, I teamed my glamour stockings with the Joan Set from What Katie Did, which isn't due to be restocked so if you want this gorgeous set, grab one sooner rather than later! I love how soft and beautiful it is and I cannot wait to see what other amazing sets What Katie Did bring out in 2017.

I hope you've all enjoyed this review and you can definitely expect to see more of these gorgeous stockings on my Instagram in 2017.

Til next time darlings!

Disclaimer: Whilst I received some of these stockings as part of a sponsorship with What Katie Did, all opinions expressed are honest to help ensure the most accurate information for my readers.

Sunday, 5 February 2017

Weekly outfits ~ 30th January 2017

Hello darlings,

Its the end of another week and I still cannot believe its the already February! February is working out to be an amazing month into the lead up to an amazing March. So much going on but I can't share with you all yet, even though I'm busting a little about it all!

But anyway, here are my outfits for this past week!

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