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Little Red Dress



This summer flew by, and I'll be the first to admit that I've been guilty of neglecting this blog.  Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do!

I wanted to jump right into a transitional summer-to-autumn look. Then again, this outfit can work any time of year, really.  Today I will be showcasing two of my [obvious] favorite brands - Stop Staring Clothing and Secrets in Lace.





Who doesn't love a good wiggle dress?  Every gal needs one in her closet... in every color.  This particular Stop Staring dress is definitely tops in my book, and it's appropriately named the Million Dollar Baby Dress.  I've always been a sucker for clothing that hugs my body and flaunts my curves; this not only does that, but also has great stretch for a very comfortable fit.  I especially love the wrap-twist bust line to really put the, er... "girls" on display... in a way that is very "va-va-voom",  yet remains classy.  The spaghetti straps provide adequate support for your chest, should you choose to go sans-bra like myself, though a good strapless or longline bra would be best with this style.  

The gathers in this dress are great for camouflaging shape-wear  (I notice these things as a lover of garters, nylons and the occasional corset), and also for concealing any "insecurities", should you have any (if so, we will work on that next.)  I will say with full confidence... no matter what your shape or size, this dress is ultra-flattering and it WILL make you feel like an absolute bombshell who loves  her body.




Now, let's talk nylons and lingerie!  You can't see my garter belt here, but I actually matched it with the Secrets in Lace Leopard garter belt (I will be posting a few live videos on my instagram and Facebook page later showcasing these.)  These 100% nylons are part of the Secrets in Lace Signature RHT line.  I adore the contrast of the red welt to compliment my dress, which makes for the perfect nylon flash.  These nylons feel very silky and smooth against my skin; they are ultra sheer but don't feel flimsy.  

Secrets in Lace produce only high-quality, authentic vintage nylons (fun fact: their factory is one of the only two remaining vintage stocking factories in the world.)  SIL carry an impressive range of colors and styles to suit any outfit imaginable.  If you want that pristine, elegant, timeless look... these are the nylons for you.




The rest of my outfit accessories are true vintage.  My leopard hat and clutch set were a gift from my Mom, and my sheer black gloves once belonged to my beautifully stylish Grandma June.

That concludes this post!  Stay tuned for a whole lot more in the month of September.  As usual, feel free to leave a comment below and keep up with me on social media accounts:

Instagram: @ViviLouisePinup
Facebook: @ViviLouisePinup


Thanks for reading!


Xo,

Vivi






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  1. AkulasOctober 25, 2018 at 12:00 AM

    You are more than beautiful Ms. Vivi Louise. I enjoy Pin-up dolls & the look is smashing on you.

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