Pretty Please, With A Cherry On Top?
Lately I’ve taken a liking to all things rockabilly. I love the pinup styled hair, the kinky femininity, the subtle sensuality, the immaculate style, the polka dot stockings, sling back wedges, leopard prints and red lipstick - va-va-voom! Some of the pinup images make me want to get tattooed sleeves and pose like Betty Boop. One of the key aspects to looking like a spicy pinup is to add some cherries. I have no idea where the connection between rockabilly and cherries meet (maybe you could tell me?), but it works so well. My only experience with the taste of cherries was when I made my own formal/prom dress back in 1999. It was white with cherries printed all over and I prided myself on the fact it cost me $14 while other girls were paying hundreds. Ah, memories… But now I want to re-visit cherry heaven and indulge in some pinup accessories! Here are a few fruity vestments I found in eBay, Etsy and My Vintage Hut.
1.Gingham Cherries Hair Clip; 2.Cherrylicious Black Hair Stix; 3.First Cherries Baby Swallow necklace; 4.Cherry Heart Mirror Compacts; 5.Cherries/Dots belt Buckle
6.Sparrow & Cherries Pinup Hair Fascinator; 7.Sweet Summer Cherry Sundress; 8.Swarovski & Molded Copper Fascinator; 9.Sugary Sweet Cherry Ear Bobs
Here’s my take on the whole cherry pinup look. Sweetheart necklines, pencil skirts, a dash of leopard print and some kick arse cat-eye sunglasses scream rockabilly. And the outfit isn’t complete without a little puppy and a sundae that looks like it’s straight out of a 50’s diner! *drool*
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You can find a tonne of rockabilly inspiration at Babygirl Boutique - it’s like a 1950’s time warp in there, I love it!
Big love & cherry cola,
June 17th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
I haven’t seen cherries a lot on anything lately, but I have to agree they are pretty cool looking!
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June 18th, 2008 at 1:10 am
June 18th, 2008 at 3:16 am
Such cute stuff! I love cherries
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June 18th, 2008 at 9:06 am
I love that outfit, it’s absolutely divine! (And that dress pictured as ‘Number 7′ - swoooooooooooooon!)
xoxo
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June 18th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
x Miss Corrine x - Thank you, ma’am! Oh my god, I want that dress soooo badly. The red bow belt just tops it off, doesn’t it? Love it
June 21st, 2008 at 2:57 pm
I really really really like that cherry pinup outfit you..love the pug too,perfect accessory.lol.
June 22nd, 2008 at 2:58 am
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