Tag: 1960s

Ab Horrence’s Burlesque Birthday Bash!

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My amazing Boylesque friend Ab Horrence was thrown a surprise birthday party/burlesque show this past weekend by his amazing girlfriend.  There were so many fun acts and myself and my design partner Betty Quirk debuted a new act we’ve been working on.  Decked out in fringe covered outfits we shimmied and shook to the theme song to the film Faster Pussycat Kill Kill followed by the Cramps song “All Women are Bad”.  The party was a huge success and I think Ab Horrence had an unforgettable birthday!

Dolly Monroe and Betty Quirk GIRL FIGHT!!
Photo by Lick My Lens Cap http://www.lickmylenscap.com
Ab Horrence being seduced by Belle Jumelle
Ab Horrence and Belle Jumelle
Ab Horrence and Willy Wonder
St Stella and Cerise Noir
Cerise Noir sacrificing St Stella!
Dolly Monroe and Betty Quirk
Dolly Monroe, Scarlett LaFlamme and Betty Quirk hanging out backstage
Esther De Ville twirling her tassels for the birthday boy!
Us with a very happy birthday boy!

Dolly Berlin in Twinkling Twilight

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I was absolutely thrilled to work with Dolly Berlin on this costume!  The colours are so rich and divine and she looks like a dream in twinkling blue.  The pieces I created were the shrug with collar and detachable cape and the panel skirt.

Photo by Photolena http://www.photolena.ca
Photo by Photolena http://www.photolena.ca
Photo by Armando Chin
Photo by Armando Chin
Photo by Armando Chin
Photo by Armando Chin
Photo by Bailey Northcott http://www.throughtheglassphotos.com

Inspiration: Vintage Vandalizm

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Jasmin Rodriguez also known as Vintage Vandalizm has been a retro style inspiration of mine for a couple of years; ever since I found her amazing style blog where she documents her personal looks and vintage shopping sprees!  Not only is she incredibly skilled at finding the best vintage clothing out there, she also styles her hair and makeup impeccably and looks as if her vintage finds were made specifically for her.

Rosie the Rebel Retro Pinup Contest!

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Hello lovely readers!

One of my favourite pinup clothing stores in Toronto, Rosie the Rebel, is having a retro pinup contest.  I would really appreciate you votes!

To vote please click the photo below and ‘like’ it on their Facebook page.

xoxo Thank you all for your votes!

Happy Valentine’s Day

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No matter if you are single in a relationship or just have a cat, someone out there loves you!  Make Valentine’s Day about the people in your life that you love!

xoxo Dolly Monroe

Photo by If You Fall Photography

Little Lolita Skirt and Belly Top

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This outfit was inspired by two things.  Firstly this incredible fabric I found with the lovely embroidered scalloped edge along the bottom.  I am absolutely obsessed with fabric that has a scalloped edge and I’m always in the hunt for it.  I also love the fun blue plaid and thought it looked like the perfect fabric for a summer outfit.  Secondly the design was very much influenced by the outfits worn by Dominique Swain in the Adrian Lyne adaptation of the novel Lolita.  The matching belly top and skirt look is so adorable and speaks to an era where outfits were tailored to match.  Enjoy a summery Dolly on this cold winter day!

Photos by If You Fall Photography

Domino Necklace

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This week Celluloid Sleaze finally launched their Etsy page with tons of amazing creations!  I did not want to miss out so I quickly snatched up this beautiful necklace.  I love the domino tiles so much, they make me think of elegant ladies sitting outside on a sunny day, the clattering of tiles against their lacquered fingernails, the swishing of vodka in their martini glasses.  *Sigh* I think I’m ready for some summer sun and a bit of R & R.

Go Check out some fabulous jewelry from Celluloid Sleaze!

Inspiration: Jayne Mansfield

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“Dramatic art in her opinion is knowing how to fill a sweater.” – Bette Davis.

Sophia Loren & Jayne Mansfield 

Jayne Mansfield was a classic Blonde Bombshell whose career boomed in the 1950s and early 1960s.  Mansfield was often referred to as the “Working Man’s Monroe” due to her similarities with Marilyn, and many of her mannerisms and speech were based off of Monroe’s.  As a Classically Curvy girl, Jayne Mansfield offers a bounty of style inspiration.  While Marilyn had a timeless and elegant look, Mansfield was a little more wild and adventurous, playing with lots of animal print, metallic fabrics and of course very scandalously low cut tops.  Her signature colour was pink and she even had her Hollywood mansion painted pink and dubbed her “Pink Palace”.   

The crystal detail on this dress is divine! I’m also in love with the straps and crosshatching detail in the front. Tres Chic!
I’ll take two!
Platinum and Gold, what a combo!
The definition of Va Va Voom!

Check out this fun video of Jayne singing “Let’s Do It” with photos of her and her Pink Palace!