Join the Space Rangers!

Just a few "recruiting posters" from a project Doug Monce and I are working on--we'll be filming a short video to go along with this retro space look!

The costume is another amazing design by Vee Vin Tage.  Seriously, this creative team can make anything you can imagine!  This outfit was based on a 1940s pattern and made up in the super space age "liquid lame."  The boots I'm wearing were a F21 impulse buy from a few years ago--I had to have them but had no idea how to style them.  Now that I have my very own space girl outfit I finally know what to wear them with!
xoxo,
Amanda Lee

Witchcraft

A couple of weeks ago, the Collings Foundation's collection of WWII-era aircraft made two stops in Arizona, and Doug Monce and I took a trip out to the Scottsdale Airpark to shoot some photos with these amazing warbirds.  We'd been invited out by the Arizona Ground Crew for a photo op, and although the day was unseasonably chilly and windy (so windy I was ready to go back inside after five minutes, thank goodness I wore one of my snoods from Arthelia's Attic or my hair would have been unfit for photos in mere seconds), we had a great time checking out the airplanes and chatting with some of the other attendees.  I even got to sit in the cockpit of the B-24 "Witchcraft"--it was no small feat climbing up there wearing a dress, stockings, and heels, but oh so worth it (and thankfully, free of any stocking casualties!)  

xoxo,
Amanda Lee

Dr. Atomic Thunder drew a new picture of me, based on a photo taken by Atomic Age Pictures for Jitterbuggin (if you're curious, I'm wearing her Nicolai blouse in the photo.)  I think he did a fabulous job--to me, this looks like it was taken right out of a 1940s noir comic! 

I hope you like it as much as I do!

xoxo,
Amanda Lee

The Amazing Disappearing Amanda Lee

Looks like I pulled that disappearing act again! The past couple of weeks have been incredibly busy, between my regular job, modeling, and everything else that must get done each week. This meant that my blog posts took a bit of vacation--I've had things to talk about, but no time to talk about them!

At any rate, I went to VLV this year; it was a bit of a last minute decision to go, but I was invited to appear with the 5&Diner car at the car show. Of course I couldn't pass that opportunity up, although my Sweetie couldn't join me as his band was booked on Saturday (which has been the case the last couple of years; he's promised me that we'll go together next year ;-))

It was a whirlwind trip--I headed to Vegas late Friday night, as I'm working at a new job and didn't have any vacation hours, and came home on Sunday. I did thoroughly enjoy the car show though, and I managed to squeeze in a bit of shopping time too (I picked up a wonderful painted western tie for my Sweetie). I only have a few photos at the moment, so I'll post more as I get them!

xoxo,
Amanda Lee

 

Beach Bunnies and Puppies

I'll be co-hosting AZ Retro Rescue's 3rd annual dog wash with Brenda Lee this Saturday--come on out and support a great cause!

xoxo,
Amanda Lee

Reel News

Doug Monce of Atomic Age Pictures put together a fun newsreel from the "Night in the 40s" dance--hope you enjoy it!

xoxo,
Amanda Lee

We'll Meet Again

Last Saturday I attended the annual "Night in the 40s" dance, held at the CAF museum in Mesa. It's a fun-filled evening, with a big band, costume contest, and dance contest, and for the past few years I've made an appearance as Betty Grable. The guests love it when "Betty" debuts in her signature bathing suit, and the museum and I have been talking about ways to include Betty in more events that benefit the museum, as she is the noseart on their prized B-17, "Sentimental Journey."

This year I collaborated with Kim of NudeeDudee on my outfit, and she created a spectacular, two-piece tropical number that was a real head turner. After much discussion over fabric (Kim is a delightfully patient lady), I selected a baby blue rayon adorned with flame red and white plumeria flowers and leaves. I wanted something midriff baring again, and she created a top with a plunging sweetheart neckline and gathered puffed sleeves, paired with a sarong-style wrap skirt. I was thrilled with the final results and can't wait to wear the outfit again this summer!

Here a few photos from the event!

xoxo,
Amanda Lee



My dear friend Rose, co-owner of Matilda's Closet, came as my guest--she's a wearing a stunning black crepe dress with gold studded "fireworks" detail on the sleeves. A simply amazing piece!

Veronica and Lana joined us this year and asked if they could raid my wardrobe--Veronica is wearing a lime and hunter green linen dress with coordinating red belt and cherry accessories (eBay finds) and Lana is wearing a navy blue rayon dress with white pique collar and silver buttons (a Matilda's Closet find), along with a sweetheart pin that reads "My man is in the Marines!" Oh, and her snood is from Arthelia's Attic.

Doug went as a reporter, complete with a 'press' pass in his hat!