Look of the Day: Vintage Spring Floral Print

Posted on April 26, 2014 by

It’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.

Vintage Dresses

Vintage Reproduction Dress

Gold Vintage Ring

Vintage Wicker Basket Purses

Vintage Reproduction Purses

Gold Sandals

Flower Drop Earrings

Hair Flowers

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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Smart Beauty and Fashion Finds for Earth Day

Posted on April 21, 2014August 18, 2015 by stilettocity

Earth 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*.

Eco Makeup Brushes

Organic Terry Bathrobe

Recycled Seat Belt Purse

Solar Charger Backpack

Keep it green,
Kastle

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Tags: Earth Day, Earth Friendly Fashion, Earthy Friendly Beauty Products

ModCloth Spring-Time to Shine Contest

Posted on April 17, 2014 by

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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:

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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Ladies Comedy Night at Pinup Girl Clothing

Posted on April 12, 2014August 18, 2015 by stilettocity

Ladies’ 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.

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!

April Richardson

Beth Stelling

Emily Heller

Virginia Jones

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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Tags: Bubank, Female Comedy, Ladies Night Out, Magnolia Park, Pinup Girl Clothing, Standup Comedy

Comic Book Fashion

Posted on April 8, 2014 by

With 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*:

Now go kick some butt!
Kastle

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Get the Look: 70s Disco Fashion

Posted on April 5, 2014August 18, 2015 by stilettocity

Our 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.

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*:

1970s Dresses

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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Tags: 1970s, American Hustle, clubwear, Disco, disco fashion, Disco K., nightclub outfit, retro fashion, Vintage clothing, Women's Fashion

Get ready for Viva Las Vegas

Posted on April 1, 2014August 15, 2015 by stilettocity

Viva 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!

Shop vintage ‘50s dresses on Ebay

Shop vintage ‘50s shoes on Ebay

Viva Las Vegas!
Kastle

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Give a Twirl for ModCloth

Posted on March 28, 2014 by

Are you so happy it’s spring you want to just through you arms out and spin around in the warmth of the sunshine? That happy gesture could win you a $350 gift card to ModCloth*!

Enter ModCloth’s ‘Twirl Around the World Contest’ by snapping a photo of yourself twirling in your favorite spring ensemble and upload to their Style Gallery or post on your Instagram account with the hashtag #modtwirl. Videos will also be considered on Instagram. Contest ends 3/31 at 10 a.m. PT. One Instagram winner and one Style Gallery winner will be chosen on 3/31 by EOD.

I love ModCloth’s Style Gallery – it’s so inspiring to see how people show their personal style – and I’ve discovered some really great blogs and fashion entrepreneur sites because most of the Style Gallery photos include a link to the person’s personal website. There are some really creative people on there! Plus, ModCloth adds links to items on their site that are similar to the outfits pictured, which makes me want to shop, shop, shop from ModCloth’s great selection of retro-inspired women’s fashions. Brilliant! Here are a couple of my Style Gallery favorites:

Happy twirling!
Kastle

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FIDM Exhibit of Film Costume Design: Disco K. Reports

Posted on March 25, 2014August 18, 2015 by stilettocity

If you’re anything like me, you fall in love with the costumes in many of the films you see. Heck, I often go see movies, especially period films, just to see the clothes! The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise (FIDM) offers an annual exhibit of the costumes of some of the biggest films of the year so movie and fashion buffs can see them up close.

This year’s exhibit features the wardrobe from “Man of Steel”, “The Great Gatsby” (loved!), “Saving Mr. Banks” “Anna Karenina” and many more. The exhibit is an eye-ful of gorgeousness and if you want to get an idea of the sizes of some of the actors, know that none of the costumes were altered in any way. Instead, each mannequin was cut to fit the clothes. I especially enjoyed the paper hairdo’s that went along with them!

“American Hustle” costumes by designer Michael Wilkinson

We sent Disco K. to check out the clothes from “American Hustle” (though we did worry she’d try to take some of them home!) The clothing is a picture-perfect example of the sexy fashions of the ‘70s disco era – slinky dresses, wrap dresses, long necklaces, men’s velvet suits and ascots. Here’s her report:

And here’s a sampling of some of the exhibit:

“The Great Gatsby” costumes by designer Catherine Martin

“Man of Steel” costumes by designer James Acheson and Michael Wilkinson.

Saving Mr. Banks” costumes by designer Daniel Orlandi

“Anna Karenina” costumes by designer Jacqueline Durran

FIDM’s 22nd Annual Exhibition of Motion Picture Costume Design is on display now through April 26th. Admission is free.

Hooray for Hollywood,
Kastle

Photos courtesy of FIDM, used by permission.

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Tags: American Hustle, American Hustle Wardrobe, disco fashion, FIDM, Film Costume, Film Costumes, Film Fashion

Look of the Day: Spring Floral

Posted on March 20, 2014 by

Spring has officially sprung! On this first day of spring< I bring you a look as fresh as the first flower bloom. This vintage, ‘60s era dress with fun fringe trim is the perfect dress for a stroll through the park on a warm spring day or shimmying the night away at a local mod club.

In my never ending hunt for vintage treasures, I found a match pink shoe and purse set made of vinyl with adorable flower accent on each shoe. A pair of cat-eye sunglasses and silver drop ball earrings I picked up during a vacation in Rome complete the look.