Thursday, January 17, 2013

Oh So Cherrylicious!

My first outfit post of the year makes me think of this song.


But only because Bootylicious and Cherrylicious sound the same.... we could make up some lyrics that would work though!  How about:

I don't think you ready for this much Cherry
I don't think you ready for this much Cherry
I don't think you're ready for this
My outfits so Cherrylicious and so fab!

Thats enough singing for one day - time for some photos!
 

You see what I mean about Cherrylicious now right!  There are cherries on my outfit, in my hair (not that you can see them in this shot), on my shoes...

These are shoes by Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Shoes.
And before you all go looking for a pair to buy, they don't make them anymore.  They have become a bit of a collectors item and now sell for more second hand than they ever did new.  I got lucky thought and found a pair in my size that had only been worn once.  It was meant to be!!

... and on my bag...

How darling is this little vintage bag with plastic cherries on top!  Also one of those meant to be purchases.  I wasn't looking for it but it found me!

And here is the back of the outfit


Now, despite what it might look like, this isn't a dress.  Its actually a fully boned strapless top made from this pattern:

And a circle skirt made from a circle skirt pattern!  I thought this would make the outfit better and more wearable wardrobe wise.  I can wear the top with jeans or capris or a different skirt, and I can wear the skirt with other tops!  But today I chose to go to work (and to the uniform shop to buy new school uniform for my stepson) looking like this!  The only difference is I'm not carrying the bag... its adorable and all but WAY too small to carry everything around in.

And for those of you that are dog people, here is a pic of me and the ever adorable Stella!


And before you get grossed out, no I'm not actually kissing her.  I make kissy face and noises at her and she reaches out with her nose towards me.  Somehow I trained her not to lick me or touch me....  I think its more the noise she is fascinated by....

Anyway!  I have been making this outfit for a few weeks now in amongst cleaning and holidaying etc.  Its not the kind of outfit that everyone will want to wear but I love it!  Very over the top and very me.  The only thing its missing is some matchy-matchy Lucy Luxxe jewellery...I'll have to work on that!

What do you all think?  I'm crazy aren't I!

Beccie
xxx

17 comments:

  1. Oh I love the matchy-matchy! Truly 1950's! The shoes are TO DIE FOR! And all that cherry looks yummy hehehe Its so nice to see posts where the sun is shining-its getting dready on our end-blah! Oh and def get a matching necklace-that will complete your look for sure!! xox

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    1. Its pretty warm here today Bunny - 35 degrees celcius, or 95 degrees fahrenheit - and the sun is beating down :) And I will speak to Lucy Luxxe about a custom - I know her list is long though so it won't be ready for a few months and I couldn't wait that long to show the outfit off :)

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  2. Beautiful! All you need now is one of my custom made faux bakelite cherry necklaces! He he!

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    1. I dont ever spam ANYONE...but here is my link:
      http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadlicious?ref=si_shop

      I usually take a few necklaces to Vintage fairs and swap them for clothes!

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    2. I know you weren't spamming me lovely :) I'm glad you've sent me the link - I love it! I'll stick it in my favourites!! And I bet you do really well swapping them for clothes!!!

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  3. Lovely, lovely!!! I would love to create something like this. It would be fabulous to mix and match. The top would be great with some 50s style jeans.

    The Fictionista
    {sean-mackenzie.blogspot.com}

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    1. Hi Sean :) I've tried the top and the shoes with my Bernie Dexter Capri pants and that's a great look too!!

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  4. You are so cute! And I'm loving the hem on the dress! Well, I love the whole dress actually :)

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    1. Thanks Miss Creepy!! I like hemming with bias tape :) I like the contrast you can get with the fabric AND I like that its so much easier than hemming something that's curved :D

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  5. CUTE!!!!!!!! i mean the dog ;)
    U R sexy though so dont be jealous ;)
    no really, great dress, you look perfectly cherry :D

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  6. That ensemble is absolutely adorable! Brilliant idea with making separates.

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    1. Thanks Relynn - makes it much more wearable too I think :) If I'm feeling totally cherry and out there I can wear both together, but if I want to blend in (not that I ever do) I can wear the top with capris :)

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  7. Beccie....just came across your post via Pinterest. I had to let you know how much I love your outfit and the Cherry fabric. Hopefully, a year later it's still a favorite. :-)
    I'm off to poke around your other posts.

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    ♥•.*.*.*.Cherry*.*.*.•♥
    ♥•.*.*.*.Chick.*.*.*.•♥
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