She's All Woman!!!!!

I can honestly say Helga is real.
Yes REAL I say!
From her gorgeous topknot to her delicate tippy-toes and all the firm, rumptious bits in between.
I cried when I first held her in my arms.
"You're real, you're real!" I screeched repeatedly.

Yep, real.

And she really made this amazing halter frock out of a curtain with her own fair hands!

Darling Kitty picked up our fair Queen from the airport and we met for screeching, crying and  a nosh-up at Kitty's lovely cottage.

Helga arrived with wee gifts for Kitty and I, including a lovely little parcel from the darling V of Two Squirrels Vintage ... pics to come.

I had to get a shot of Helga's glorious Art Nouveau-style back tattoo, which I've admired for oh so long!

I had a 70s cotton frock for the Queen and then it was time for some frolicking dress-ups.

The 50s plastic earrings reminded me of fig leaves.
So what does one do with fig leaves, but wear them!
We were all in agreement of course.

Kitty gifted our Queen with a stack of glorious frocks, thereby doubling her weekend wardrobe.

All for the price of a bite on the arse.
Bargain!

Kitty took delivery of a beautiful 1950s duchess satin evening gown while we were there ... so beautiful!

Then it was off to Paddington for its oppy hunting grounds and much nipple tweaking.

Kitty demonstrates the super quality of this thick cotton 70s suit ... covet away.

A lovely burgundy 60s nylon nightgown, it was a bit over-priced for an oppy, but I could really see Helga rocking this saucy number.
Alas, after trawling the Paddington Antique Centre and stopping for coffee and non-stop chat, our time was up and Helga was on to the next chapter of her weekend.
I feel like I've known Helga for years now that I've met her and the three of us had the most thoroughly wonderful love-in.
Thank you Kitty and Helga for a day I will never forget!
Catch up on Kitty and Helga's wonderful posts and more memories to treasure forever:).
Molti baci,
Desiree xoxo

Fundamentals of a Frockin' Fabulous Friday

Firstly, get yourself someone very cute and snappy like The Stylist to click off some scrummy pics.

Find a fabulous location, let's say, a sunny boat harbour.

 Feel the awesomeness of Frock on a Friday and just get your kit on baby.

  Focus on rockin' that fur.

 1930s evening frock and 1940s fur - eBay

Headband - handmade, more in my shop, Sassy Vamps!

Earrings - Etsy

Rings - gifted and thrifted

Bangles - thrifted

Melissa shoes - Amazon

Frolick with a fine bunch of glammed-up fillies.

 Flirt outrageously with the biggest camera lens in sight and put your best foot forward.

 Any questions?
The photo session was snapped this afternoon for a fundraiser I've been invited to speak at in two weeks.
Apparently some people might be interested in hearing about my take on vintage and personal style, in addition to dinner and a night of entertainment including a fashion parade (not me this time).
Meanwhile, next Friday will be extra special as Kitty and I get to fondle, arse-squeeze and generally get very excited about seeing the extraordinarily fabulous Helga, who is spending a day in Bris Vegas!!!!!  Eeeeeeeeeeeeep!!!!!

Thank you for your get well wishes, I'm dying to visit you all, I miss you!!
Molti baci and arse-squeezes all round,
Desiree xoxo

Dorothy Frocks Friday

It's been a while since I've done Frock on a Friday.
And it's been a while since this frock, named Dorothy, has been out to play.

 Dorothy chirped up from being stuck in a cupboard after meeting up with a new bag crafted by the very, very talented Nelly.

 Ain't Nelly clever?

A few details for you to have a peek at.

 Oooh and another peek!

1950s cotton frock - market stall

Scrabble ring and record bag - from the lovely Nelly's shop, Vintage Wishes

1950s velvet cocktail hat - gifted by the stunning Sasha of Astral Boutique

1930s rayon and lace knickers - eBay

Earrings - Etsy

Pin-up girl brooch - gift from the beautiful Sarah

Barry M green nail polish - gift from the funktacious Vix

Green glass necklace - De Mille Vintage, Melbourne

Bangles, red bag, other brooches - thrifted

VW Melissa Lady Dragon Heart shoes - Amazon

I hope you have a fabulous weekend lined up!
Desiree xo

Well Frock Me Sideways with a Pitchfork!

It's about time I wore this frock.
The poor wee dear, who really deserves a name, has been in my mending mountain for way too long and she's finally received the new zip she needed.
So she spent Frock on a Friday, out and about with The Phoenix and I.
Let's call her Betty Blue eh?

There's nothing quite like a 1950s wiggle frock and heels to make a gal feel a million bucks.
Take my advice.
Keep it tight at the knees, crank up the heels and you'll always have plenty of wiggle room on the pavement - gawpers and gaspers alike will simply part like the Red Sea.

Of course, accessories and a bit of 'tude help along that feeling of nothing-can-catch-me-but-a-crack-in-the-pavement.

1950s frock - Etsy

1950s straw beret - Madame Virtue, Melbourne

Faux-fur and lace brooch with vintage button - made by the cunning hands of Helga Hotness 

Earrings and sunnies - Fitzroy, Melbourne

Other jewellery - thrifted, Etsy and leather bangle from darling Erica Louise

VW Melissa's - eBay

Leopard bag - Dandelion Vintage

Ostrich-skin bag - Camberwell Market, Melbourne

Oh what have we here?
1940s sheer black and lace knickers.
I'm feeling very Black Dahlia!

Ooh let's kick the weekend off with a lovely big bang in pale blue fishnets and six-strap garters.

I swear the six-straps are the shizzle - no dragging, saggy stocking tops like I get with the four-straps.

You can get the magic-sucking-in-garter-belt here at Sock Dreams.

I also snapped up the fishnet stockings from Sock Dreams for a piddly five bucks but I'm sure you could make your own by cutting the pants off a pair of fishnet tights.
All this talk about snapping, I think The Phoenix needs to get strappy-snappy pronto!

I swear Young Moira is giving me ideas - are you watching American Horror Story?
If not, why not?

Betty Blue baby wishes you a happy weekend and a jolly good pounding.
Baci,
Desiree xox