She Wore Blue Velvet

Or in this instance, black jersey from Blue Velvet Vintage!

The next frock I modeled for Blue Velvet is Trashy Diva’s Mansfield, a killer, curve-hugging jersey dress plucked right out of the wardrobe of a 1950s bombshell. This is an elegant frock that would be right at home in the office (it’s just enough “sexy secretary” without being too much), as well as on the town. It features a fabulous ruched cummerbund, a wide, double-breasted collar, and a knee-length sheath skirt. It’s made from a soft knit that is heavy enough to suit colder climes, and as a bonus, this fabric resists wrinkles quite well (making it the perfect dress to toss on when you’re rushed in the morning—you’ll look put together and polished in seconds flat .) To me, the Mansfield embodies what made 19 50s-60s fashion so great—it’s a figure-flattering, versatile piece with plenty of eye appeal, and is both ladylike and glamorous all at once.

Stay tuned for the Blue Velvet Vintage holiday special!

xoxo,
Amanda Lee

Dark Alley

Atomic Age Pictures and I recently partnered up with the fabulous Blue Velvet Vintage to model some of her newest dresses. The first piece I modeled is the divine Courtney Coat Dress by Trashy Diva, a swingy, double-breasted design that can be worn both as a coat and as a dress. It features a wide portrait collar and fitted three-quarter sleeves, and is made from a satin finish stretch cotton. The Courtney is the perfect lightweight coat, and can be dressed up or down. It also has the fabulous distinction of being worn in a episode of True Blood.

To get in the Halloween spirit while playing up this dramatic piece, Doug and I decided to create spooky noir scene straight out of a 1940s film.--I'm quite pleased with the way we captured the essence of the Courtney!

xoxo,
Amanda Lee

A Little Window Shopping Torture

Trashy Diva has some amazing new designs out, which means my wish list just got a little longer! I mean, look at these fabulous forties frocks--in colors like Persian Pink and Dragonfly, and with details like sequined bows and birds and gold nailheads, who wouldn't want each and every one hanging in their closet? I think my favorite is the bow-trimmed persian pink frock, though the aptly-named, gold-studded Joan dress is a very close second. Actually, I really can't decide on just one!

Trashy Diva also has a number of droolworthy rayon designs, and the prints and fabric are really quite lovely--and more affordable than their silk collections! I have the Sweetie style in the cheerful cherry print, and have been eying the polka dot and yellow bow versions as well, though the state of my closet (and the state my wallet would be in after such a splurge) keeps me from pulling the trigger and ordering one of everything ;-)