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Gatsby Garden Party

June 27, 2014June 24, 2014 missdollymonroeLeave a comment

On Sunday I attended a 1920’s Gatsby themed garden party at Spadina House in Toronto with the lovely Leelando Calrissian! We had a fabulous time getting all dolled up in our 1920s attire and lounging on the beautiful lawn behind the historical mansion. There were more amazing outfits than you could imagine, some real 1920s vintage, others simply inspired or reproduction. The women were decked out in lace, pearls, bias-cut frocks, cloche hats, beaded bags, with many gorgeous parasols scattered throughout the crowd. The men adorned themselves with boater hats, suspenders, linen suits, sock garters, spats with many pocket watches on fobs. Live bands roared with jazz on the main stage and small groups played the ukulele at the garage stage. The main event was the fashion parade and costume contest with prizes from Malabar, Aviv restaurant and the Rose Emporium. Leelando and I were very jealous of the grand prize winner who will be receiving 2 dozen fresh cut roses every month for the next year for winning! Please enjoy my photos from the Gatsby Garden Party!

2014-06-22 01.06.52 — Leeland looking regal at Spadina House

2014-06-22 01.08.28 — Gorgeous Gatsby Gals!

2014-06-22 01.27.01 — Authentic 1920s gown!

2014-06-22 01.29.13 — These ladies were simply divine and playing a round of badminton!

2014-06-22 01.32.01 — The swinging band!

2014-06-22 01.38.44 — This chap had an amazing pair of sock garters!

2014-06-22 02.17.35 — Yep, we ordered a pizza.

2014-06-22 03.13.01 — More fashion paraders

2014-06-22 03.13.45 — Slacks on a woman? How modern!

2014-06-22 03.31.10 — Costume Contest winners!

Sam’s Style: Part 2

June 25, 2014June 25, 2014 missdollymonroe2 Comments

Today I bring you part 2 of Sam’s Style, featuring dresses custom made for my beautiful friend Sam by her personal designer; me! Part 1

Phineas and Ferb
While out fabric shopping together Sam spotted this amazing cartoon printed fabric with characters from the show Phineas and Ferb and instantly fell in love with it. We decided it would be the perfect print for a new summer dress! The colours in this fabric are fantastic and the comic book window style with graphic text and action posed characters bring so much life to it. Because of the loud fabric we kept the design simple on this one. Just a plain black sash with bow at the back and a short t-shirt sleeve. Sam looks stunning in this creation!

Romantic Red
This red dress was the first one I created for Sam. We began with the trim fabric, which is a delectable blackberry print, and then matched the red highlight in the print with a red fabric for the main body of the dress. I love the way the rich red and the purple blackberries balance each other. The cuffs on the sleeves have a little wing with a button that matches the buttons on the bust area. This dress also has some sweet pockets to keep your cell phone and your lipstick in! At the hem of the dress I added a couple of blackberry hearts and matched them on the fascinator that I also made to add to this look.

Sam’s Style: Part 1

June 19, 2014June 25, 2014 missdollymonroe5 Comments

My super cute, super stylish friend Sam commissioned me to make her a series of dresses over the past year or so that encapsulate her fun, colourful style! Each of these whimsical creations is created from the same base pattern, with slight alterations to each, and the choice of colour, pattern and print in the fabric is what really gives each dress it’s own unique feel. Recently Sam and I adventured to a local park to snap some pinup shots of Sam in her very own line of dresses. Today I will share 2 of the styles I created!

Banana-Rama
The Banana dress might be my favourite of the set. The contrasting banana and blueberry fabrics are so fun, fruity and look good enough to eat! This dress has a peter pan collar and long bow in the back. We did a bit of a longer sleeve on this dress with the lovely blueberry fabric again as a cuff. Sam is a knockout pinup queen in the dress!

Button-Up
The Button dress was commissioned by our friend Rena for Sam’s birthday. She found this amazing button fabric and let me run wild with it. For the design of this dress I kept it a little more simple, no collar or tie, but the fun detail is the real buttons I sewed to the front of the dress. They blend in so well that they are a fun little surprise when you see them up close!

Late Night Toon Tease

June 16, 2014June 16, 2014 missdollymonroeLeave a comment

I had a blast this past saturday at the Peepshow TO Late Night Toon Tease Nerdlesque show!! Performers stripped as their favourite adult cartoon characters such as Leela from Futurama, Jane Lane from Daria, Gimpy from Undergrads, Molotov Cocktease from Venture Brothers and so many more. The show was amazing, with so many creative costumes, acts and song choices. The stage, which was set with old school televisions, created such a lovely atmosphere to witness these cartoon characters coming to life. Congrats to Peepshow TO on another wonderful show!

2014-06-14 09.19.58 — Betty Quirk as Leela/Cloberella from Futurama

2014-06-14 09.26.06 — Delyla Hotdamn as Dale Gribble from King of the Hill

2014-06-14 09.48.11 — Maria Juana as Bender/Coilette from Futurama

2014-06-14 09.56.46 — Tits Ahoy as Mastershake from Aqua Teen Hunger Force

2014-06-14 10.04.04 — Leelando Calrissian as Dr. Girlfriend from Venture Brothers

2014-06-14 10.09.29 — Loretta Jean as Jane Lane from Daria

2014-06-14 10.46.13 — Dr Tease as Sterling Archer from Archer

2014-06-14 10.50.21 — Peepshow Fan Ajay Fry getting a birthday lap dance from Betty Quirk and Maria Juana

2014-06-14 10.55.33 — Delicia Pastiche as Cheryl/Cherlene from Archer

2014-06-14 10.59.17 — Sevvy Skellington as Gimpy from Undergrads

2014-06-14 11.05.03 — Ginger Rigby & Helon of Tronna as Joan and Cleo from Clone High

2014-06-14 11.11.12 — K.K Darko as Dr. Rockso from Metalocalypse

2014-06-14 11.23.07 — Zilly Lilly as Molotov Cocktease from Venture Brothers

2014-06-14 11.31.14 — Sky Blew as Xandir from Drawn Together

2014-06-14 11.57.31 — Me with Abe from Clone High

Inspiration: Dirty Martini

June 13, 2014June 12, 2014 missdollymonroe2 Comments

When it comes to curvy burlesque beauties Dirty Martini takes the cake!

Based in NYC, this burlesque performer/pinup model/dance instructor’s style of performance is a combination of classic glamour and raunchy humour. She holds the title of The Reigning Queen of Burlesque – Miss Exotic World 2004, first runner up to Miss Exotic World in 2003 and best fan dance at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in 2002. She was featured in the John Cameron Mitchell film “Shortbus” and the Scissor Sister’s video for the song “FIlthy/Gorgeous”. Dirty Martini is truly a wonderful representation of the curvy girl body-type in burlesque. She has curves for days and proudly shows her figure in the most glamourous burlesque costumes and routines. Dirty Martini is such an inspiration to me as a big girl in burlesque and she really proves it that beauty has no size!

Dolly’s Bettie Page Striptease: Part 4

June 11, 2014June 10, 2014 missdollymonroeLeave a comment

This is the final set from my Bettie Page inspired Striptease photo shoot that I will be posting on this blog. The last few images. which feature a helpless Dolly in bondage, have been deemed too racy to post here but fear not! If You Fall Photography and Classically Curvy are currently working on a gallery show of the full Bettie Page set! Stay tuned for more info and for now please enjoy these final shots!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Photos by If You Fall Photography

Dolly’s Bettie Page Striptease: Part 3

June 2, 2014June 10, 2014 missdollymonroe1 Comment

In part 3 of my Bettie Page inspired striptease photoset it’s time to strap on some fetish boots and have a little fun!
Part 1
Part 2

Photos by If You Fall Photography

Dolly’s Bettie Page Striptease: Part 2

May 26, 2014June 10, 2014 missdollymonroe2 Comments

Part 2 of my Bettie Page inspired striptease! This week the clothes come off…
Part 1

Photos by If You Fall Photography

A Dash of Spice

May 22, 2014 missdollymonroeLeave a comment

I am so excited to share with you the photos from my photo shoot with Dana Brushette, directed by plus size pinup queen Tess Munster!

Outfit: Me
Make-up: Beauties by Bella Rouge
Hair: Ashlie Rousselle
Necklace: Rosita Bonita
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Crown: Your Big Sister’s Closet

Dolly’s Bettie Page Striptease: Part 1

May 19, 2014May 19, 2014 missdollymonroe3 Comments

Over the next few weeks I will be sharing my “Ode to Bettie Page” striptease pinup set!

Bettie Page is a huge modelling inspiration to me. She was the queen of posing and had the perfect face to match each look. From fun and peppy, to sassy and seductive, Bettie’s range was astounding and diverse. I hope I have done her justice in portraying the different moods and looks of Bettie. Please enjoy the next few weeks of Bettie inspired photos!

Just as many of Bettie’s outfits were created by her, my outfit was designed and created by myself, from my outer layers to my under layers. Photos by If You Fall Photography.

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