WHEELS AND DOLLBABY, PIRATE JACKET & RUFFLE RETRO SKIRT: PIN-UP GIRL FASHION, BURLESQUE CLOTHING FROM AUSTRALIA.
I’m in love. With an Australian fashion label — the irresistible Wheels & Dollbaby!
Worn by stars like Dita von Teese, the designs are a mix of retro pin-up, pirate, boudoir. Feminine, yet rock-n-roll.
The label sent me this Pirate Ponti jacket and ruffle miniskirt. I wore it to a TV meeting today, and it made a big impact.
Everyone loved the gold military buttons, wide swashbuckler collar and tails in the back. You can tell the fabrics and construction are impeccable. How cute is the little bow on the skirt’s ruffled hem?
I accessorized with a hat from Seattle’s Red Light Vintage, a Nina Ricci purse that belonged to my mother, and strappy heels gifted by London Underground Shoes. Yes, my hair is faded. I’ll fix it soon.
It’s rare for me to find a fashion brand that reflects my alternative style so well. I’m going to be wearing more Wheels and Dollbaby, that’s for certain!
She recently released a collection of decadent false eyelashes, and sent me a box. Basil Farrow thought the cat-parcel was for him.
PS: the giant cat canvas is a drawing by Sebastiano! Can you find my earless Scottish Fold among the felines?
PPS: Thanks to Бонно-Бокко Хо for the fan art. Send me your drawings and I’ll post them on my blog.
Are you as enthralled by Wheels and Dollbaby as I am? If you could only wear one clothing brand, what would it be?
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I just love this! You are endlessly amazing to me! Sharing!
xoxoxoxox
I hope you get to come out to Australia soon! :)
Would love to!
loving this
So glad you found something at Red Light! Come back soon (maybe around Seafair, when we have the Lady Washington/Black Pearl open for tours?)
Would love to! I’m sure I’ll be back soon.
Good god, those clothes are fantastic–very much me, as well! I’m on a giant clothes-hunting mission right now because I need clothes to model Sleevey Wonders with for our blog, but I’m a 6 and most of my wardrobe is more like 10-14. So I’m definitely going to have a look at Wheels and Dollybaby–I adore the fit of the ruffle-skirt you’re wearing! And the pirate girl dress below! ::paroxysms of glee!::
And those shoes! They remind me of my Fluevog Iliana Operettas with one less strap and much higher heels. I’m going to have a look at those, too!
Capital post, my girl!
Be prepared the clothes start from near $200 AUD for the bigger items Cardigans (and onwards). I love the clothes very muchly! Also check the sizes as they tend to be small x
Thanks for the advice! Yeah, after I looked I saw that I really can’t afford anything there, at least for the time being. Especially since I need to replace my entire wardrobe. I assume from the prices that the pieces are probably actually made in Australia. I don’t doubt that they’re worth the price–you can tell that most of their pieces have complicated sewing patterns and that the fabrics are great. The Marie Antoinette print fabric makes me swoon! And the cuts are insanely flattering. I’ll keep an eye on them, since the sale prices sometimes come close to what I’d consider paying if the garment completely seduced me! :)
Thanks again for the advice, especially for the fit advice! <3
PS – I’m selling some of my wardrobe here – https://picasaweb.google.com/105630789206701346623/GarageSale# Let me know if anything interests you, I’ll give you a hugeeeeee discount ;)
That’s so dear of you–thank you!!! I see some things I like, and I’m making a list!
Nice!!
Good tip! I was wearing size 8, which I think is the smallest size. The number sounds big, but like you said, the fit is small.
Yayy I’m so happy to hear!! :)
My friend designs Goth / Victorian clothes at http://www.gloomth.com – might be a good place to look.
Thanks so much for the tip–I’ve heard of Gloomth many times, and always meant to go look. I’m crazy about the Union Jack dress especially! I’m going to buy it–it’s just too great, especially with the seams as distressed as possible. There’s a ton of other things I’m thinking about, too. Thank yoooou!!!!
I bought the Union Jack dress–so excited to wear it!
Send me photos! :)
You look fantastic as always!! :D
Thanks babe, smiling!!!
It’s awesome!
And after Steam Punk there was Pirate Punk
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So hot! We LOVE @lacarmina ‘s style!
That’s a very cute outfit!
Ooo very nice fashion sense ^-^ x
mmmmmmm
Werk it girl!
can we go on a date dressed like this
Wahhh I love your jacket!
Fabulous!!
i like your shoes!! ♥
Jaleous of the drawing by Sebastiano ! lol Your Pirate outfit is amazing. I thought it was more “hotesse de l’air” than Pirate, but still, I love it !
Cuteeee. each piece is amazing by itself.
Really cute! Me like :3
♥♥♥
pretty lady
Love the nails! I had something similar last halloween: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=208832835855072&set=a.208832825855073.49909.100001850712695&type=3
Fun!! !
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Amazing write-up! This could aid plenty of people find out more about this particular issue. Are you keen to integrate video clips coupled with these? It would absolutely help out. Your conclusion was spot on and thanks to you; I probably won’t have to describe everything to my pals. I can simply direct them here!
The nail art is exquisite and adds to your stunning style !!
Thank you!! I just painted my nails with dollar store polish ahaa :)
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