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Plus Size Vintage Etsy Roundup and Catchup

Posted in 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, etsy roundup, plus size

Should You Ever Alter Vintage Clothing?

Posted in 1940's, novelty print, plus size, rayon, vintage dress

For A Sexy New Year’s Eve Outfit, Never Underestimate the Vintage Sweater Set.

Posted in 1940's, holiday outfits, outfit post, plus size, sweater sets, vintage

Winter Florals: The Louise Dress in Victory Floral by Trashy Diva

Posted in 1940's, dress review, outfit post, plus size, repro, trashy diva

Curve Friendly Christmas Dresses: The Gilda Dress in Alpine Print by Lindy Bop

Posted in 1950's, cotton, dress review, holiday outfits, lindy bop, novelty print, outfit post, plus size

1930’s Drape and Drama: The Lisette Dress by Miss Candyfloss

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Florals for Fall: The Lupe Dress by Trashy Diva in Forget Me Not Floral

Posted in 1940's, dress review, plus size, rayon, repro, trashy diva

Trashy Diva Dress Review: The Peacock Maria

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Plaids to Celebrate Fall!

Posted in 1950's, besame, dress review, outfit post, plus size, red lipstick, vintage dress

Fall Florals, Spiderwebs and White Roses

Posted in 1940's, dress review, outfit post, plus size, summer fashion, vintage dress

What’s Red, Black and Has Gondolas All Over It?

Posted in 1940's, novelty print, outfit post, plus size, red lipstick, vintage, vintage dress

Plus Size Etsy Roundup: Vintage Sweater Sets, Because Winter Is Coming (Eventually)

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1940’s Silhouettes and Mod Prints, Plus the Joy of Homemade Dresses

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5 Tips To Help You Find The Perfect Plus Size Vintage Dress

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Special Etsy Roundup: Deadstock Plus Size Dresses From Swell Farewell Vintage

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Embracing The Joys Of “As Is” Vintage

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An Ode To Seersucker: My Favorite Summer Fabric

Posted in dress review, repro, retro, summer fashion, trashy diva, vintage

Plus Size Vintage Roundup: August 3rd to August 9th

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Under The Sea with Trashy Diva: 1940’s Dress in Deep Sea Coral Review

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Best Bets: 4 Red Lipsticks For Every Budget

Posted in besame, lush, makeup, red lipstick, review
Feb 23, 2016

Plus Size Vintage Etsy Roundup and Catchup

By Holly in 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, etsy roundup, plus size with one comment

Hey y’all – how’s things? While I knew my blogging would slow down during my busy work season, I didn’t intend for it to stop! I’m glad to be back and to be re-immersing myself in the world of vintage beyond the dresses I throw on to run errands. Between work and Mardi Gras, I’ve…

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Jan 04, 2016

Should You Ever Alter Vintage Clothing?

By Holly in 1940's, novelty print, plus size, rayon, vintage dress with 3 comments

I have a confession: I’m a fairly unrepentant alterer of vintage clothing. I hate bad vintage alterations as much as any vintage lover: it pains me to see beautiful 1940’s rayons chopped into mini dresses, etc. But as for the…

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Dec 29, 2015

For A Sexy New Year’s Eve Outfit, Never Underestimate the Vintage Sweater Set.

By Holly in 1940's, holiday outfits, outfit post, plus size, sweater sets, vintage with 2 comments

This sweater set is the perfect illustration of how sometimes the best vintage comes from vintage buddies who are a slightly different size than you. I acquired this from a friend who has similar measurements and tastes, but has a…

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Dec 22, 2015

Winter Florals: The Louise Dress in Victory Floral by Trashy Diva

By Holly in 1940's, dress review, outfit post, plus size, repro, trashy diva with 2 comments

All hail the return of the knit dress to Trashy Diva! I am a superfan of the knit dress line from several years ago, to the point where I own almost every piece they made as part of it –…

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Dec 20, 2015

Curve Friendly Christmas Dresses: The Gilda Dress in Alpine Print by Lindy Bop

By Holly in 1950's, cotton, dress review, holiday outfits, lindy bop, novelty print, outfit post, plus size with 3 comments

I’m usually traveling for Christmas, which I honestly find rather stressful. This year I’ve gotten exactly what I wanted: a stress free holiday at home with the guy I love, as well as my dogs. However, I couldn’t resist picking…

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Nov 03, 2015

1930’s Drape and Drama: The Lisette Dress by Miss Candyfloss

By Holly in 1930's, 1940's, miss candyfloss, outfit post, plus size with 3 comments

I’m part of a group on Facebook (The Sugar Shack Boutique, if you want to join) that does group buys from various vintage inspired clothing sellers. I’ve had my eye on Miss Candyfloss as a brand for awhile, but couldn’t…

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Oct 26, 2015

Florals for Fall: The Lupe Dress by Trashy Diva in Forget Me Not Floral

By Holly in 1940's, dress review, plus size, rayon, repro, trashy diva with 2 comments

I reviewed the latest limited edition dress from Trashy Diva last week, so check it out if you haven’t seen it. This week, I’m going to cover my other purchase from the same trip to the boutique – the Lupe…

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Oct 19, 2015

Trashy Diva Dress Review: The Peacock Maria

By Holly in 1940's, 1950's, dress review, outfit post, plus size, red lipstick, repro, trashy diva with 4 comments

When I went down to the Trashy Diva boutique on Saturday, I was on a mission to pick up one of the new pieces from the Forget Me Not Floral collection. On my way to the dressing room, I ran…

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Sep 24, 2015

Plaids to Celebrate Fall!

By Holly in 1950's, besame, dress review, outfit post, plus size, red lipstick, vintage dress with 3 comments

Fall is officially here, even though it’s still hot here in New Orleans. I didn’t grow up here, so I still have all of those cold weather memories of fall from my childhood: apple cider, pumpkins, colorful leaves and cold…

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Sep 07, 2015

Fall Florals, Spiderwebs and White Roses

By Holly in 1940's, dress review, outfit post, plus size, summer fashion, vintage dress with 2 comments

    One of my favorite parts of growing up on the east coast was when fall hit. Now that I’ve settled in the south, seasons don’t really change the same way. Leaves stay the same color, the heat lingers…

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Holly Jackson

Living the vintage lifestyle in an antique house in New Orleans. In love with the 1940’s, red lipstick and pincurls.

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