Month: April 2014

Look of the Day: Vintage Spring Floral Print

k150_23SZDheel iconIt’s officially springtime and that means floral prints! For this Look of the Day, I pulled out one of my favorite vintage dresses. I love it for the unusual sides-wept neckline with delicate pleating. I paired it with some gold sandals. a pair of floral drop earrings I picked up on a trip to Paris, and a handbag I brought back from a visit to my parent’s house.

This bright yellow, vintage, basket-weave purse is one of my treasured possessions. My mom kept it in perfect condition and it makes me think of her and her fabulous sense of style whenever I carry it.

Check the links below for where you can shop* similar items.

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Vintage Dresses

Vintage Reproduction Dress

Gold Vintage Ring

Vintage Wicker Basket Purses

Vintage Reproduction Purses

Gold Sandals

Flower Drop Earrings

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Welcome Spring!
Kastle

 

Welcome Spring!

Kastle

Photos by Secret Agent Mojo Wurken. All items featured were purchased by the author (and her mom!)
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Month: April 2014

Smart Beauty and Fashion Finds for Earth Day

k150_23SZDEarth Day is coming on April 22 – what it’s time to think about being kind to this dear planet we live on. That means recycling more, contributing to landfills less. It also means thinking about some of our purchasing decisions, to reduce our carbon footprint and use only materials that are sustainable and/or recycled. I found a few great products from The Ultimate Green Store that are practical and stylish. Click the photo to shop*.

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Eco Makeup Brushes

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Organic Terry Bathrobe

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Recycled Seat Belt Purse

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Solar Charger Backpack

 

Keep it green,
Kastle

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Month: April 2014

ModCloth Spring-Time to Shine Contest

k150_23SZDFTC Disclosure Statement: This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links*. 

Spring is upon us and it’s time to show off your best spring style! Plus, you could win a $50 gift certificate from one of my favorite shopping sites – ModCloth. Enter the ‘Spring-Time to Shine’ Contest by snapping a photo of yourself in your freshest spring ensemble and uploading it to ModCloth’s Style Gallery by 1 p.m. PT on 4/28 .

Here are some examples:

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Outfits do not need to feature ModCloth items (although it is encouraged!) You can enter as many times as you like. Two winners will be chosen and featured by ModCloth. See the ModCloth blog for more details.

Good luck!
Kastle
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Month: April 2014

Ladies Comedy Night at Pinup Girl Clothing

k150_23SZDheel iconLadies’ Night Out in Magnolia Park is always a great place to be, with discounts at all the stores along a shopping district in Burbank that features unique boutiques and vintage / retro reproduction women’s clothing. Plus, food trucks with every kind of delicacy you can imagine line the street.

But one of my favorite places to go is always Pinup Girl Clothing and they turn Ladies’ Night Out into a true event, one well worth dressing up for in their fabulous bombshell fashions. Every month they feature either a cosmetic launch party, pinup makeup demos or bands playing. On a recent night, they had a full evening of female comediennes.

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Brandie Posey

Because I can always use a good laugh, I went and took a seat in their backroom set up like a mini comedy club with a bar and small stage. Every lady to took the microphone was hilarious, not a dude in the mix with jokes mostly about dating and relationships and diets going wrong. And it’s always funny to hear them talk about how beautiful the crowd is because most regular attendees at PUG events come dressed in their pinup best and the ladies who work there are all the store’s own supermodels. It is land of the glamazons indeed!

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April Richardson

Beth Stelling

Beth Stelling

Emily Heller

Emily Heller

Virginia Jones

Virginia Jones

Sharon Houston

Sharon Houston

Click the photo to learn more about each comedian, be sure to catch them next time they perform!

Ladies’ Night Out along Magnolia Park in Burbank takes place the last Friday of every month.

Pinup Girl Clothing is located at 3606 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505

Keep laughing,
Kastle

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Month: April 2014

Comic Book Fashion

k150_23SZDheel iconWith the Captain America movie in theaters, Spider-Man coming out in May, WonderCon Comic Book Festival happening April 18-20 and Comic-Con in July, it’s time to let your comic book geek flag fly! I love breaking out some of my favorite comic book accessories for these events, see me here with the Captain in my Avengers head scarf and POW purse pin.

I scoured the web to find some great comic book inspired women’s clothing and accessories. Click the link to the photos to purchase*:

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Now go kick some butt!
Kastle

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Month: April 2014

Get the Look: 70s Disco Fashion

k150_23SZDheel iconOur partying ‘70s throw-back guest blogger Disco K. is the subject of this week’s Get the Look with her authentic ‘70s fashions of disco clubbin’ evening wear. While she’s no stranger to partying until the sun comes up and wearing her nighttime outfit during the day, we highly recommend it for a night of dancing.

The look has recently been rediscovered after being featured in the film, “American Hustle.” To get the look, check vintage stores and eBay for items from the 1970s. Dresses should be slinky and body-hugging with halter top or spaghetti strap detailing or the classic wrap-dress silhouette. Jewelry consists of long, drop charm necklaces, dangle hoop earrings and metal bangles. Throw on a fur stole, some platform heels, and a clutch to carry your compact, cigarettes and enough cash for a cocktail and cab ride home.

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Disco K’s look was inspired by the personal style of Jerry Hall and Farrah Fawcett at Studio 54 and put together entirely from vintage items. Check out her eBay HAUL video! Find your own ‘70s treasures on eBay using the links below*:

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1970s Jewelry

1970s Dress Shoes

Photos by Erica Hampton, be sure to check out her work.

Do the hustle,
Kastle

All items featured here were purchased by Disco K. She is not sponsored but is totally willing to sell-out if asked. Please note, cigarettes are prop only. 

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Month: April 2014

Get ready for Viva Las Vegas

k150_23SZDheel iconViva Las Vegas, the biggest 4-day rockabilly concert party of the year is coming up in just a couple of weeks. It’s time to get your rockabilly on and have a rip roaring Easter weekend. I had a blast last year seeing Little Richard perform. Check out my report.

And the best part is the fashions! People come from around the world and bust out their best looks for this weekend. Last year I saw lots of colored retro hairdos in fun colors of purple, pink and blue, some fabulous dresses, and of course shoes to die for. Here are some suggestions* to get yourself a look to take with you. And don’t forget, there is plenty of shopping to be done there as well!

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Shop vintage ‘50s dresses on Ebay

Shop vintage ‘50s shoes on Ebay

Viva Las Vegas!
Kastle

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