Dolly on the Job

Recently at a party a fellow asked me if I always dress this way, specifically if I dress this way at work.  To which I enthusiasticly answered yes!  At my day job I am the face of the company.  When parents, students, teachers, strangers walk into the building it’s me they see sitting at the front desk.  Therefore I believe it is a part of my job to look polished and put together.  For the average girl that might mean wearing ‘buisness casual’ attire, having tidy hair and maybe a little makeup.  For me though, I look at every work day as an opportunity to express myself and put together fun, work-appropriate outfits!

One of my favourite things about dressing the way I do is that it makes those around me stop and take notice not only of the way I look but of their own style.  This morning while sitting at my desk a 10 year old girl came up to me with a big grin on her face.  “Hanna, look!” she said, pointing to her face, “I have new glasses!” The stylish metal frames perched atop her tiny nose gave this girl so much joy and the fact that she was so excited to show them to me brought a smile to my face too!

Introductions

Well hello there!

My name is Hanna but you can call me Dolly. By day I work as the receptionist at a dance studio and by night I am a clothing and costume designer, seamstress and occasional burlesque performer in the wonderful city of Toronto. All day and all night I pride myself on being a fashionably stylish lady with an affinity for vintage inspired looks, girlish garb, bright colours, bold patterns and of course I rarely leave the house without perfectly painted lips. To me there is no better form of self expression than style; fashion is the air I breathe.

I’m not at all shy in saying I am a plus size woman who proudly displays the curves I’ve been graced with. I believe that every body is beautiful and the most important part of being a fashionista is knowing what fits and flatters your own figure. While I hesitate to describe my style as “vintage”, since to me that would involve a collection of vintage garments, I do draw incredible inspiration from 1940s, 50s and 60s fashion. 

This blog will be a diary of my personal style including photos, tips & tricks, inspiration, reviews, shopping finds, ongoing project updates and whatever else I can think of to entertain you. Please feel free to participate but do keep a positive attitude!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope to see you again!

xoxo

Dolly Monroe

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Banner photo and above photo by If You Fall Photography