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Holding onto Spring...


Hello, darlings!  Though it's now June, I'm sneaking in one last spring-inspired dress before the official summer season kicks off.  

As you may or may not know by now,  I'm a sucker for floral attire. This is my first time wearing the brand Hell Bunny, and I am really impressed with the quality for the price.  Usually at this price point, vintage-inspired clothing can look and feel a bit "costume" like and this is definitely not the case.  The cherry blossom & orchid pattern is very vibrant in person and the material is very light, comfortable and breathable - in fact, this is a great dress not only for spring, but summer as well. 



What especially caught my eye with this adorable tea dress were the dainty details; the false collar with it's bronze button display is definitely one of my favorite features. The bust, personally, was a bit on the tight side, however the material has good room allowance, so it works.  The dress then tapers at the waist to show off your silhouette in a sexy yet modest way.  It then flows down nicely around the hips with soft folds throughout.  Definitely a great option if your hips aren't your favorite feature, not to mention, if you want to be able to walk comfortably for the day and/or night.  


To really emphasize my curves, I wore my Secrets in Lace Speakeasy lingerie set; which is a garter belt, bra and high-waist panty set.  It really helps in creating that classic silouette which is a necessity for capturing that true vintage look.  And of course, every great lingerie set should include real nylons, and the style I paired here are the Emma nylons in the color "Coffee" which tend to go with most of my looks.  I highly recommend Secrets in Lace lingerie for an always elegant touch!




As far as the rest of my styling goes,  I went with an up-do hairstyle for a polished, 1940's inspired look.  The hair flowers were gifted by my Mom a few weeks ago and conveniently matched perfectly with my outfit.  

These beautiful pastel pink vintage gloves belonged to my dear Aunt Shirley and were worn to her prom - family heirlooms always mean the world to me, and I've been excited to pair them with an outfit since reviewing them.  Needless to say, they flawlessly tied this entire look together.






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