It has been such a huge weekend here, and it began for me on Friday with the Victorian heat of Miss Burlesque Australia where I was privileged to be a part of the judging panel. It was a night to see some of the up and coming Burlesque performers of Victoria work their shimmy and vie for the crown of Miss Burlesque Australia.
I did take a few photos at the event, (not many though as I was pretty busy), but I shot them on my new secret camera. I’m saving them to reveal all those details at the same time.
Given that I was there to specifically assess the entrants based on their styling criteria (amongst other things), it was only fitting that I wore something rather special myself. The evening’s gown is a 1930’s bias cut velvet gown, courtesy of Circa Vintage Clothing here in Melbourne.
I just adore this dress. I’ve been fortunate enough to model it a few times for different parades so I already knew that it fit like a glove. So much so that I’m planning to take a pattern from it and have it made up in several shades… too divine not to!
Outfit Details
Dress – 1930’s bias cut velvet, courtesy of Circa Vintage Clothing
Heels – Silver satin with diamonte detail, by Nina from NOVO
Earrings – Original 1930’s diamonte screw in posts, leaf design
Bracelet – Reproduction deco design by Fifth Avenue
Lipstick – Boots No. 7 Moulin Rouge
Nail colour – RED from The Face Shop
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Such a gorgeous dress! And the colour suits you beautifully
Very glamorous. Do let us know how you go with making a pattern (or having one made) – I’ve got a couple of vintage dresses that I would love recreated and need to find a decent tailor as I don’t have the sewing skills myself.
Love your work MissSKM! Anyway, just a quick reply to this post… My first ever on someones website… how bout that! Anyway, Emmanual Dakis, tailor on Chapel St is amazing. I’ve been taking all of my vintage collection to him for repairs, but he also does tailoring, and I’ve never found anyone as skilled with a needle as he is. If you’ve got repairs that are unrepairable, he’s your man. Customer service is a little on the patchy side to be perfectly honest, but the man is such a magician he’s worth it. He’s not cheap, but worth it.
He’s on the same side as Chapel St Bazaar a block or two away, heading towards St Kilda.
That sounds like such an amazing event to attend! And your look is so absolutely stunning. That dress is a dream!
(By the way, I think this is my first time leaving a comment but I adore your blog!)
I say, splendid dress. It can’t possibly be healthy, though, looking that glamorous so consistently.
Such a beautiful dress.. the colour is so unusual, but it suits you perfectly!
Miss Burlesque Australia is looking gorgeous.
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