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.
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.
As a designer and seamstress I am lucky enough to have many beautiful burlesque performer clients. Last summer I was contacted by Laura Desiree, the Big City Kitty, and we began working together on some lovely pieces for her acts. The first outfit I created for Laura was a tight fitting, ivory gown with a plunging sweetheart neckline, leg-revealing slit completely decked out in swarovski crystals. To go with her gown I also made matching garter belt and g-string and sparkled-up a pair of gloves. I absolutely love the way this dress hugs Laura’s curves. She is a total old hollywood vamp in this outfit!
Top 3 photos from Photolena
How can a plus size pinup like myself not be absolutely inspired by the beauty that is Tess Munster? She is smart, strong, confident and of course radiantly gorgeous. I can’t remember how I stumbled upon her blog My Plus Size Life but as soon as I did I fell in love with this inspirational woman and have been following her on social media ever since. As her blog will tell you, Tess is an L.A. based Plus Size Model, Make Up Artist, Blogger, and founder of the #effyourbeautystandards body positive movement. And this fashionista was recently named one of the world’s top plus size models by Refinery 29, Huff Post, & Vogue Italia. Not only is Tess endlessly stylish, showing off an array of looks in her makeup and fashion, she also preaches self-love, self-respect and self-confidence. A girl after my own heart!
Tumblr: www.tessmunster.tumblr.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TessMunster
Blog: www.theplussizelife.blogspot.ca
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