Pinup Girl Clothing

Red & Pink

When I was a child, the biggest fashion faux pas I could think of was wearing red and pink together. You simply did not do that. As a matter fact, when we had school spirit days, one of them was inevitably “clash day,” and red and pink was the go-to pairing of choice not only for me, but for many of my peers.

How things change!

I have to admit, I was still hesitant to try this pairing. There were already pops of red in the pink skirt, and I was still afraid to put a bold red top with it. But I’ve seen photos of other people wearing these colors together, so I decided to conquer my fear of clashing. I’m not sure this will ever be a natural pairing to me, because for so many years, I thought it was an impossible combination, but I have to say, I love it! I also love how Pinup Girl has helped me step out of my comfort zone, and in doing so, actually helped me become more comfortable with myself!

A Tailoring Before & After

Ever since I first wore my Mary Blair planes Doris skirt from Pinup Girl, I’ve been planning on having the hem taken up about five inches. Despite the gorgeous print, the skirt was just too long, hitting my leg at an unflattering spot, and creating the dreaded waterfall effect when worn with a petticoat. Last week, I finally took it into the tailor, and she did a great job…it’s amazing what a difference tailoring can make! I love the skirt even more now!

I also love the way it looks with a solid red top…perfect for cheering on Team USA in the Olympics!

Railpark Fashion

Originally, I had buried these photos at the end of my post about our visit to the Historic Railpark in Bowling Green, KY, however, I decided that fashion this appropriate for a location deserved its own write-up! There’s just something about a 50s style skirt and a vintage dining car…it’s a match made in heaven!

I actually struggled with deciding what to wear to the Railpark, because, believe it or not, I have two Mary Blair train prints from Pinup Girl Clothing…this cheerful yellow Jenny skirt, and the same print in a pink Aurora dress. I’m glad I went with the yellow…it looked great, especially against the red and yellow caboose!

Gray Cats

I won’t lie. I’m not a cat person. At all. I’ve been allergic to them for as long as I can remember, and just thinking about how they make me feel makes me not like them very much. So I’m not sure why I fell in love with this Heidi dress from Pinup Girl Clothing when they first previewed it. The colors are amazing, I love the cut of the dress, and it’s a Mary Blair print, so that’s a big part of it. But there’s something fun and whimsical about these cats that makes me like them!

Tipsy Elephants

Surely you didn’t think I had only one skirt with elephants on it?

The Oblong Box Shop’s take on the classic Disney tipsy elephant scene is fantastic. The satin material of the skirt dresses up the whimsical pattern a bit, and the colors are gorgeous. I can’t believe how well it goes with the baby blue Harley top from Pinup Girl that I also like to wear with my circus elephants skirt! And there’s even a matching brooch by Sparkle Monster (and a matching men’s bowling-style shirt is in the works, too!):

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I will say that this skirt runs smaller than the other two Oblong Box Shop skirts I have in the same style. Luckily, the skirts are designed with a movable button, that gives (or takes) about an extra inch in the waist, so I was still able to make it work.

Blue Elephants

When Pinup Girl first shared a photo of this Mary Blair circus elephants Jenny skirt at the end of the winter, I knew I would have to add it to my wardrobe. My plan was to pair it with the matching pink stripes peasant top, but my size sold out before I could even log into my account! The new blue Harley top is the same color as the elephants, so I figured it would make an acceptable substitute, and honestly, I think I may like it even better than the top I had planned on wearing with the skirt!

I’ve been wanting to order a pink elephants brooch from Luxulite for quite a while now, and I really love the colors in this one:

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And, just to show how different a skirt can look when paired with a top in a different color:

I really love this fun elephant print! I’m still hoping I may get another shot at the striped peasant top in the future, but even if I don’t, I love the way it looks with what I already have!

Fashion for the Fourth

I didn’t have my red, white, and blue Amanda dress from Pinup Girl Clothing in time for the Fourth of July last year, but it was ready to go today!

I paired it with a white hat, red, white, and blue lucite earrings from SparkleLux, and alternating red and blue polish on my nails, something I mean to do every year, but have never actually remembered until now. It’s the perfect look for Independence Day!

A Parisian Unicorn

Most fans of Pinup Girl Clothing have their unicorns (items of clothing that are no longer available that you kick yourself for not purchasing when you had the chance). My number one unicorn (a purple and green harlequin Jenny skirt) is supposed to be re-released this fall maybe. But the other unicorn I had longed for (the Paris print Jenny skirt) was re-released last month, and you just can’t believe how gorgeous it is!

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I was surprised to discover that the background of the skirt is a light pink…I had assumed it was just an off-white. The extra shot of color makes it extra special, in my opinion. And the print is amazing…the colors and details are spectacular, and it matches my baton rouge peasant top perfectly!

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I also made my first-ever direct-from-Erstwilder purchase. When I saw their new cherry blossom brooch, I knew I had to have it, and although I’ve ordered a few other Erstwilder pieces from Pinup Girl, this one had to come straight from Australia. The shipping speed was unbelievable…I had it within about 72 hours of ordering! And the brooch is just as pretty as I thought it would be, and goes very well with this outfit.

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Do you have a Pinup Girl unicorn?

Pink Trains

When I first saw that Pinup Girl Clothing was going to make a pink version of the Mary Blair trains Jenny skirt that I love, I was really excited. And then I was a little disappointed, because practical person that I am, I realized that I probably couldn’t justify spending money on a skirt that was so similar to one I already owned.

Enter the Aurora dress (complete with pockets!):

I’ve thought about buying this style of dress in a different pattern in the past, but I never felt compelled enough by any specific pattern to go through with it. This pattern (and gorgeous color!), however, was beyond compelling, and it even came out sooner than I was expecting!

Even though I hadn’t worn an Aurora dress in the past, I was familiar with the size chart, so I was a little surprised to see that it had been updated for this print, and I would have to size up. And honestly, I think I would have been fine in my usual, size but I didn’t feel like exchanging it, so I’ll either deal with the spots where’s it’s big (although the belt takes care of most of that), or have it tailored. Even with the size being off, though, I really love this dress. The color is amazing, the print is (of course) fabulous, and I love the neckline. I am a little undecided about the black belt…I think swapping it out with a white belt might make it look a bit better for spring and summer. The black does go well with my favorite heels, though!

As is always the case with Pinup Girl, this is a great addition to my wardrobe!

Queen and Castles

Her Majesty the Queen has celebrated two big events in the last year (becoming Britain’s longest-reigning monarch last September, and turning 90 today), and for both events, we’ve had a tea party to celebrate. Of course, I had to dress for the occasion, and so both times, I’ve worn the most appropriate item of clothing in my closet…my pink castles Jenny skirt from Pinup Girl Clothing. I’ve also added my replica pink flower brooch to the outfit both times…it’s very appropriate!

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There’s something about the combination of a gorgeous skirt and a happy event that makes these some of my favorite outfits ever!