It’s my super cute look number two for Halloween!

Outfit

It just so happened that on a previous trip to Texas, I’d stumbled across this cool authentic cheerleaders outfit. I’d had it stored away for a special occasion, and wouldn’t you know it; it’s just perfect for Bonnie Rose – it even has a ‘B’ on it!  The amazing red suede wedges are from the Spring Summer collection at Siren Shoes.

Makeup Products

Base – Bourjoris liquid foundation in ‘vanilla claire’.

Bobby Brown concealer in ‘cool sand’

Face of Australia Translucent powder in ‘Outback’.

Highlighter – cream highlighter by Urban Decay

Eyeshadow – Urban Decay.  Base- ‘Polyester Bride’,  Lid- ‘ Shattered’, Crease -’ Mildew’.

Eyeliner – Liquid eyeliner in black by Essence

Mascara- Loreal Telescopic in black

Lashes - The Face Shop

Blush – MAC ‘Desirous’

Brows – Brow shadow by Ardel

Lips – Pencil in “No. 6” by Stephanie Marais, lipstick in “Trolley Dolly” by Chi Chi

Download!

Not only have my wonderful Some Fancy Ladies™ team helped me create this great image to share, we’ve created a download for you to use this Halloween as a wallpaper for your smart phone or desktop!  Just visit Some Fancy Ladies here and it’s all your’s for free!

2012 Calendar

On Friday the Some Fancy Ladies™ 2012 calendar finally arrived at headquarters here, and OMG!! It is freaking amazing! So get on over to the website and order your copies now – If you place your order before the end of October, your copy will come personally autographed by each of the ladies. Don’t wait – we’re shipping right now to get your Christmas orders across the world in time!

Happy Halloween! – Well almost..

I’m actually on top of my Halloween planning this year and as a result I have THREE, yes count them 3 big Halloween pinup look tutorials for you!  The first of these is my classic Halloween Witch look, shot here with my Some Fancy Ladies™ team.

I wanted to create something classic, simple and easy to follow. A look that you can put together for your own private Halloween party, or perhaps with a little more on, something to take out on the town.

Outfit

In this shot I’m wearing a vintage Rago girdle with stockings by Jonathan Aston and shoes by Bordello.  The hat you can find at any discount store in the costume section. For a great alternative to this vintage, all in one girdle, the Kiss Me Deadly Vargas dress is the perfect solution.

Makeup Products 

Base – Missha BB Cream, YSL Touche Eclate no.1, Face of Australia Translucent powder in ‘Outback’.

Brushes – Eco Tools

Highlighter – Missha ‘Oven Pop Blusher’

Eyeshadow – Physicians Formula Baked Sweets trio

Eyeliner – Liquid eyeliner in black by Essence

Mascara- Almay Intense iColour in black

Lashes - Eyelure ‘ Naturalites’

Blush – MAC ‘Desirous’

Brows – Brow mascara by Prestige

Lips – Pencil in “Poppy” by Savvy, lipstick in “Frosty Berry” by Savvy

Download!

Not only have my wonderful Some Fancy Ladies™ team helped me create this great image to share, we’ve created a download for you to use this Halloween as a wallpaper for your smart phone or desktop!  Just visit Some Fancy Ladies here and it’s all your’s for free!

Stay tuned for the next Halloween Pin Up look instalment where we’ll create a super sexy 60′s Catwoman!

But firstly….. Thank you for all the input on the last post. I have a HUGE follow up coming for you in a few days when I’ve finished putting it all together. You’ll love it!

Extra … Extra… Read all about it!

Vintage Pinup Photography just got better!

I can hardly contain my excitement when I tell you this…. I’ve just joined forces with the amazing Helen McLean – Pinup Photographer, in our quest to give you the fanciest pinup photos you could wish for!

Remember when I spent the day with Helen and she shot these of me?

You may already be aware that I’m a specialist vintage stylist, tackling weddings, workshops, and private clientele; but teaming up with a talent like Helen means so much more! Now, when you want to capture your very best pinup self, be it classic or cheesecake; you’ll have me as your very own personalist stylist for the session. It’s all very exciting really!

My wonderful friend, the internationally renowned burlesque performer, Foxtrot India went under my brushes last week as she posed for these glamorous shots… what a beauty!

Read all about our dream team and all the dates and rates for booking your own pinup photography heaven.

You just know there’s going to be some amazing blog shots coming out of all this work!

What a treat last weekend was! Everyone came out in well dressed droves to attend the very first Melbourne leg of the Love Vintage Fair. On Friday night I played hostess to one of my favourite moments, as I had the privileged of comparing the Best Dressed in Vintage parade and awards. Thanks to my wonderful photographer Karen at Finessence, I’m able to share the highlights of the show. This is a massive photo heavy post so it may take a while to load for you, but I so wanted to share it all!

*Please note – all images are copyright to Finessence photography and are used here with permission.*

The gorgeous contestants await their moment on stage; what a gaggle of vintage goodness!

The chaps were very impressive this year, breaking out quite a variety of looks from the Mad Men inspired 60′s looks…

Something a bit ‘flash”!

..to Victorian brocade frock coats and monocles..

..and the Teddy Boy in burgundy velvet with his mini tie and amazing hair!

Not to be out done, the ladies brought out their best and shone in an array of colours and eras.

1st Runner up for Best Dressed was the incredible Alison Waters and her Fontana Sisters 1950′s dress from Rome.

The Winner in her beautifully crafted and coordinated 1920′s ensemble.

I’d like to believe that this is just a small window into what heaven looks like, and that was only the start of the fair!  I have much, much more to show you and a secret to reveal next time!

The last few weeks have been a couple of the biggest and busiest I’ve had in a very long time. December is flying past in a blur and I’m only just today beginning to think about Christmas. I’m kind of surprised my body has managed to keep up the pace what with all the working, partying and coming in at dawn.. eehemmm..

I’ve posted a few shots on Twitter as the week progressed but I’ve put together a selection of my favourite pics from the last week to give you a glimpse into the goings on.

We kicked off last Thursday with opening night for The Ultimate Rock n Roll Jam Session in Melbourne with a seriously fun photo shoot and the cover of MX!

Ezra Lee and I looking all 50′s glam.

The wonderful Helen McLean came along and took some great shots of the morning too.

There was a whole lot of larkin’ around going on with the boys, (sorry Dave, I couldn’t resist) as they jostled for position over who was going to get to drive the Cadillac. (That would be none of them!) But we managed to stop traffic quite effectively that morning, and one poor punter even went totally upside down crashing into a park bench as he couldn’t take his eyes of the scene!

Even though I was running around like a crazy person, Mr SKM and the rest of my family still managed to come and see the show on opening night. How’s this for an iPhone photo of Mr SKM and I? I’m so impressed by the quality of these.

Fashion note: Mr SKM’s shirt is from Route 66 and my dress is an original 1950′s sequinned wiggled dress! It even has a matching jacket to go with it. Sigh…

An after show Christmas party saw me faffing around with some $2 shop holly to fashion into a last minute headdress backstage.

Lipstick note: I know you’ll ask so, this lipstick is a super cheap $3 one found at Priceline; “Poppy” by Savvy DB.

Then this Friday was an even bigger night again as we had a short spot on the 7pm Project, 50′s Friday to run and then get off to see The Reverend Horton Heat concert too!

I must have had about 30 or more dancers out on the pavement as well as all the boys and my lovely pinup girls. We made quite a sight outside the theatre!

Some of my lovely friends who helped out on 50′s Friday, Katie Cupcake, Nada and Miss Meg.

Friday night’s outfit was a special custom made dress from Something Else Clothing and it is simply divine! A scarlet red cotton sateen that fits like a glove.

Can I keep it? Please?

Then after all these evening shenanigans I headed off to see The Reverend Horton Heat at Billboard with friends and another very special ‘Flame’ dress from Something Else Clothing made just for the occasion!

It has been an absolute whirlwind and and absolute blast these last few weeks, so I am very ready for  great big Christmas nap. Bring on the pudding and the brandy!