I Woke Up Like This:The Curly Dames Guide to Easier Vintage Styling

The Curly Dames Guide to Easier Vintage Styling!

   I will admit to YouTube being one of my guilty pleasures. I mean those vloggers' are awesome and have steered me to more than one awesome sale. A Vintage Vanity  helped me sew my first circle skirt, Lucy's Corsetry inspired me to make the jump for my first corset, and I could just keep going on and on. If you need the help , inspiration or just want to know what's happening in the vintage community this is one of the easiest and most easier accessible mediums in which to do it. One of the most popular topics have been hair tutorials. I don't know how many hours I've spent in the mirror with my tablet or laptop on the counter following step by step instructions from Cherry Dollface or some other popular you-tuber.
 

 However when you're a curly girl things just don't look same; no matter how great these styles are and no matter how closely you follow the steps. You need different products and depending on the style you need to follow different steps and learn the cheats because its going to look different on your hair.  This hair of the day started with me following a vintage forties hair instructional booklet and it did not go well at all. The steps were not working for my hair and it was just all around bad. I really had a bad moment, though I worked it out in the end.
   I get asked the question a lot as well as heard the subject breached on more than one occasion. Yes! you can do vintage styling with naturally curly hair or with natural hair. No their is need for heat styling you can keep your hair in its natural state if that is your choice (it is certainly mine). However what the majority of people don't tell you is that you do have to do a few things differently. Victory rolls on a person with straight hair that's been roller set will never look the same on someone that has curly hair no matter your curl pattern. So you can't sit down at your vanity with that expectation and read these six tips and your hair will come out even better than expected.

RESTYLE CHALLENGE #3

          Kay dolls and dukes see we're down to day three, what do you think of our looks thus far? Have you been inspired yourself yet, I'm dying to see what looks you have come up so tag me on Instagram. 

RESTYLE CHALLENGE #3 

Dress: 

Vintage 2pc butterfly dress set 

Jewelry:

Vintage reproduction lipstick necklace ; color vintage red. ( Local vintage reproduction store made by 1928 company)

Hat:

Egyptian vintage orange straw hat w\ national bird emblem. From 40’s

RESTYLE CHALLENGE LOOK #2

Okay day two of my RESTYLE CHALLENGE... yesterday's look was totally fabulous if I do say so. So let's see what we have going today.

RESTYLE CHALLENGE#2:




DRESS:
Vintage 2pc jacket dress 1959 from
The Rusty Zipper

JEWELRY:
NECKLACE BY DESIGNS BY DEE IN BALTIMORE MD
(MESSAGE ME IF ANY INQUIRIES)

HAT:
VINTAGE HEADBAND TILT HAT PINK
(ESTATE SALE)

FASHIONABLY SPEAKING...JOIE CUENTISTA

THE RESTYLE CHALLENGE

 

    I think we all can relate to that moment when we go to our closet and it suddenly occurs to us. Hey all of my clothing looks exactly the same. It's great having a specific style but sometimes it get you into a box really quick. I have no desire to change my style however I can admit that I could use a shake up . So this week I and whoever will be joining me will commit to restyle every look.  So here we go :

RESTYLE CHALLENGE! LOOK #1

Dress:. 
Vintage reproduction mod dress  (www.sammysdress.com)
Jewelry:
Double pearl barbell earrings, English letterhead custom name necklace

FASHIONABLY SPEAKING...JOIE CUENTISTA

You can now thank me for yet another app to download

This week we're showing you the Pick My style advisor app from the Google play store.

 






Pick my style is an app with an amazing concept and alot of potential. For all my Dolls that not only love to get themselves both organised and snatched but enjoy doing the same for others. You're going to love this one. And maybe even make a few new amigos along the way.



FASHIONABLY SPEAKING...Joie Cuentista

Whats on the web

Found on the Apple store, vina is a girls social network. For expanding your posse 🚺🚺🚺 for we all know you can never have too many awesome chicas in your life.  This one has gotten some great reviews from some awesome sources. So if  you have an iPhone and you have the memory check it out. Us girls have to support each other!

https://vina.io/

FASHIONABLY SPEAKING... JOIE CUENTISTA

OUTFIT OF THE DAY: JEANS FOR THE SKIRT GIRL

If you're like me there is nothing like that amazing figure hugging wiggle skirt. Thrown in with a good well made belt in, a sleek set of garters. And its a quick road to an addiction. I'm sorry but with the down turn jeans have taken... they just can't compete with my skirts and dresses. Let's face it I can't remember the last time I saw a pair of jeans that went up at a length. Its mind boggling low-rise jeans and pants have lasted so long. Espically since they look good on NO ONE! But I've had to been the last Doll in the world to discover jeggings. Lol clearly us vintage Dolls can often times be out of touch with the modern world. But still this one was a big Duh moment for me.

In addition to low rise jeans creating a muffin top (whether you have one or not), with me being a pronounced hourglass figure I tend Togo for high waist everything and it is very hard to find. Also from pain I experience with my Lupus Jeans are just too heavy, and the numbero uno rule in fashion is that the clothing should not wear you!. But these were a true high-waist , a nice breathable cotton and baby soft. I loved them so much I went back on line and got some more colors.


Asos high waist Jeggings:

http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-rivington-high-waist-denim-jeggings-in-rich-blue-with-tobacco-stitching/prd/6973536?iid=6973536&affid=14174&channelref=product%20search&mk=abc&currencyid=2&ppcadref=753857711|38363055726|pla-303400624754&gclid=CjwKEAjw8OLGBRCklJalqKHzjQ0SJACP4BHrTn8uU-toVaPUJboWD3uzBCdvGV41xv9bG5cnEczLIBoCiXrw_wcB


Frieda Khalo Graphic Tee: The one I have on in the picture has been sold out, but they are others.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/267858927/frida-kahlo-shirt-mexican-art-frida?ref=listing-shop-header-1


Red Crop Cardigan:
From rainbows , however this is a staple item you can get something like this anywhere.

Fashionably Speaking... Joie Cuentista

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HOTD: When all else fails keep it classic

    Hey Dolls & Dukes it's been awhile. I'm sad to feel that nip in the air summer will but over soon; but on the bright side it will soon be time to pull out the furs. So it's time for another hair of the day. I know We're all familiar with those days when nothing  you do to your hair turns out right. Even better than that your hair doesn't even look like it belongs to you. Well when this happens I trust in my good 'ol friend the snood.

   You know the beauty about the snood is that it can hide a multitude of sins. You can dress it up, get creative and some pearls or skull studs. Dress it down , use it just for a bun cover. The point is they are alot more versatile then one may think. You can even tie your fav scarf as a snood. Basically they're just yet another hat for a vintage girl. Here a few of my favorite snood looks to give you some inspiration!

      So get creative and have fun with those snoods dolls,and share your favorite looks with us to share on our Instagram. As always darlings 

Best Swimsuit Everrrrr 😵!!!!!!!!! ; Hot Buy ofThe Day

   Okay so we haven't done one of these for awhile , but when I saw this Swimsuit I had to bring back the hot buys of the day. It's from site Dress Lilly and I have to so this would be amazing for next year's Viva's pool party, or even any awesome indoor pool parties or events you my do this winter! Also for my working Pinup dolls out there this would make an amazing shoot.

http://m.dresslily.com/halter-bikini-top-and-colorful-mermaid-tail-two-piece-swimsuit-product1559479.html

Who says you can't look hot while it's hot?

    Well I think everyone can agree that summer has officially made her presence known. If you're like me and live for the heat, then this means all kinds of steamy, thrilling and wet fun. Most especially LA PLAYA otherwise known as THE BEACH!  

   

   I get asked a lot can you be fashionable at the pool or beach...and the question is yes. There's no reason to suddenly look like a completely different person. In addition to vintage and reproduction, with both fashion and pop culture's sudden demand for nostalgia. It's slowly becoming easier to find retro inspired fashions and good.  In regards to swimwear vintage inspired styles have been booming in popularity the past couple of years. Especially in regards to high waist styles, 60's mod, etc...

To get you started  here are some of my favorites.

Godzilla v.Beau bathingsuit

Mod inspired Monokini

Monroe Glam Bathingsuit

Vintage 1970s swimsuit

Vintage 1950s swimcap

Retro inspired swimcap

Gentlemen Emporium Dapper Swimsuit













     

            

Get Ready With Me!

Hey Dolls and Dukes! As requested here's another hair tutorial for you all, please excuse the horrible video i was rushing. But this one's a quickie; all you need is.

• an oil of your choice(which i already used before starting the video)
• 6 bobby pins
• A scarf
• 2 decorative hair pins

That's all, hope you enjoy. As always catch up with me on instagram and have a Swingin Day Amigos! 

              Fashionably Speaking...Joie Cuentista 

Its Not Just Any Friday It's Good Friday !

Hola Dolls and Dukes and happy Good Friday too you all, I hope it was a good one. Already the year is counting down way too fast and we find ourselves at Easter. I feel like yesterday was just new years so if you are anything like me; I'm willing to bet that you were not prepared (meaning very nearly forgot). And had to scramble to get yourself together this morning, but hey I'm a girl we're made to handle last minute situations.   
We all know what it's like when you have to pull something good out of your hat last minute. Me! I'm usually the type the starts panicking but ive been working on  that. (After all it will be what it will be) So for my look of the day I kept it simple with my black dita dress (search for the review in the reviews section) but; I focused all the attention on my 1950s vintage cocktail hat.

LOTD:



Hair:

1. Separate your bang section and pin it up

2. Brush the rest of your hair back, and take some pomade to smooth down flyaways. I like to use Suavecito pomade (https://www.suavecitopomade.com/collections/womens-grooming/hair). Gather hair into a low tail

3. Take out your bang and smooth the front with a bit of pomade after some light teasing. Starting at the tips roll up towards your face.  Pin it with the staple bobbypins, then do your adjustments. 

4. Grab your hat Dolls. Mine is a 1950s  vintage cocktail halfhat. (http://www.ebay.com/usr/wellworn2012?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 ) The flaps of A halfhat are usually always placed at each ear. If you do that you'll almost always know you're hat is perfect (my great aunt taught me that one). 


Fashionably Speaking... Joie Cuentista 

What's on The Net, Monday?

   So Dolls and Dukes this is both a quickie and the first of our What's on The Net, Mondays? So if ever I am given or find something stellar on the net. From now on this is day to share it. So lets get going... Someone shared this with me over Instagram and I too thought it was awesome so of course I had to bring it to you guys as well. It's just a quick makeup tutorial done by Kat Von Dee posted on Instagram showing you how how to do a bat wing cateye eyeliner, if that doesn't make you want to pull out those liquid eyeliners Dolls I don't know what will.

Happy practicing Darlings. Fashionably Speaking ...

Red Lips and a Pillbox and You Can't Go Wrong : New Hair of The Day

  Well it's that time again for another hair of the day and I had a lot of fun with this one dolls. I have said this on numerous occasions don't be afraid to explore with hats, you will be surprised what they can bring to your looks. They spruce up a plainer dress or even make something old brand new. Don't think that you're the one person in the world that hats do not look good on because that's simply not true. I assure there is a style of hat for everyone and one of the most classic styles that makes everyone look amazing is the holy-grail of hats the pillbox. So lets get started shall we?

Hair of The Day:

Rolled bang with a ponytail

1. You just need 2 Bobby pins. Separate the bang section of your hair. Next after you finish with your pomade/ teasing if your hair requires. Gather the ends of you hair as if you are starting a pincurl,however roll under instead of the normal way. Slip a Bobby pin on either end of your bang then take your fingers and do your tweaking.

2. Smooth a bit of oil into your hands and work it through your hair, be sure to get your ends this will give you shine and prevent frizz. Brush your hair through and gather your hair into a low pony. Take a small section of hair a wrap it around the elastic pinning it with a Bobby pin. 

3. Place your hat on the crown of your head. Use hat pins to pin it in place but of you don't have them you can get away with a good ole Bobby. 

The Pinup Dolls Top 3 Speedy Hairstyling Tips / I woke up like this

   Hair for us ecentric Fashion and lifestyle ethusiasts can sometimes get complicated. Thankfully we have our starlets and muses of yesteryer to look back on for inspiration. But we don't always have the extra time to spend on our hair and so-on to make ourselves even more breathtakeningly stellar than we already are. So its great for both asthetic and time managment reasons, that we Dolls have a few good solid staples that you know like the back of your hand. The number one being today's topic which is hair, Pinup gals go-to do.  And no style is more classic than the good ole' victory roll.

  While some occasions call for elaborate and time consuming styles; lets be honest that's just not everyday life. We usually only have a few minutes at the most daytoday to alot for our hair during our normal routines. So while our finshed may look elaborate or very meticulous to others us Dolls know that we typically don't go around spending hours getting ready. And any shortcuts you can do to help you along and speed you up are well appreciated. 

Top 3 Speedy Vintage hairstyling tips:

1. Anything you can do the night before will cut your time down exponentially. 



From the "Vintage Hair" book

A) For many this means curling your hair. To cut back on the heat damage I recommend a technique called "Rag Curls" . You can do this quickly the night before and your Curls will last the entire week and look even better than a rollerset in my  opinion. 

Straight hair dolls

- take a old cotton shirt (etc) rip or cut it into strips.

- gather a section of your hair about a 1" or so and take a strip placing it at the end of your hair 

- as you would with a rollerset roll under until you reach your scalp. Then simply double tie together the two remaining ends 

- repeat the steps until you have done you're entire head

Curly hair Dolls

We all know our issues so here are some tips to prevent waking up to a disaster 

- I reccomend picking up Not Your Mothers Curl Pudding from the Not Your Mothers Line. It works on all hair types and does wonders, defines, prevents frizz and fights humidity as well as gives shine. 

Separate your hair into to sections and brush it out. I know us curlys have issues with combing and brushing because of the frizz however there was a reason for the 100 stroke a night our sisters from the past did. It allows the oils at your scalp to distribut all the way down your hair shaft and us curlys really need it. It won't just improve dryness problems but it will also allow to train you hair and improve the look of your curls.

- Part your hair into 4 sections and using about a dime sized amount for each section work it through and twist you your hair. You'll have perfect curls in the morning

B) If you are not already you need to be sleeping with a silk scarf. Not only does it protect your style but it protects your hair from breakage and other problems (if you ever noticed that one side of your hair is a bit longer than the other, or the back of your hair is shorter; it's because of your sleeping patterns and pillowcase). If you just can't stand to sleep with something on your head than I recommend either purchasing a silk pillowcase, or sewing a piece of silk onto your pillow.

C) Also if you aren't a wild sleeper, considering on how exactly you are styling you hair you can fix your hair the night before and tie it up. Then the only thing to do is refresh it in the morning. If you are brushing our a curl set I recommend putting on a hairnet under your scarf so that your curls don't droop overnight.

2. When your pressed for time the biggest go for simple styles and cheat where you can.

my formula is this you hairstyle whatever you come up with will only take you three minutes if you stick to this.

• Pin
• Roll
• Tuck

3.  Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize! This is what turns drab to fab and it will most certainly do the same for your hair. If you don't have time to do anything at all you can pin the front of your hair

into some bettie bangs tuck the sides behind your ear and pin in a some flowers on either side. Or you could simply tying an chiffon scarf around your head, grab a turban pull out your bangs into a roll and tuck the rest of your hair safely behind the turban. These are just a few examples but whether your hair is curled or not you will look like you put a lot of time into your hair.

    I Woke Up Like This: left side part victory rolls with double rose clips.



•     Left side part victory rolls with roses 
•   4 bobby pins, pomade or oil ( I use frankincense and myrrh oil)

and last but not least two flower clips. I got these at Unique Vintage

however of course you are not limited to flowers Nasty dress is one of

my fave, sites for unique hair pieces.

•  Start by parting your hair. I choose the left side but please choose

the best side for your facial shape and looks. Then rub a bit of oil or

pomade in your hands and run it throughout your hair

• next with your finger section your hair from crown to ear and 

do a victory roll placing a bobby on either end (I explain how exactly

to a victory roll in the post "Not Just A Victory Roll")

• Lastly place a flower (or whatever your choice) at either

side of your head.  All Done!

Holiday Party Wardrobe Planning : The Look For less

  The holiday season can be simutaniusly a source of unimaginable stress as well as a great chance to reflect on what's important, and a chance to connect with family and friends. However it's easy to loose sight of all of this while one has to not only plan holiday gatherings for friends,work family etc... You also countless other expenses planned, unexpected and many quite frankly that should be thrown out and burned. So My Darlings I more than understand the desire to cut back on expenses where you can ; but still want to look and feel as decadent as you have become accustomed.  So to prove to you that it is possible to create amazing holiday looks for less. I've created a vintage office party look for under $100 that can be purchased currently as our first look.

     Even though these peices are inexpensive, they still look as if you could have paid more. That's the trick when going with the LFL ideally you want to mix the higher quality pieces you already own with the cheaper ones that immediately gives you a chicer look. We' ve partially done that by adding the vintage beret (even though this isn't an expensive item it is a good piece ). But if you can't do this you want to pay attention fabrics, heavy the better. Stitching , are they straight and tight. Stretchiness what is the elasticisity like because if its bad after one wear and wash it will be a stretched out mess. And how the piece lays. I know trying things on is a pain but it will do you a world of good. 






THE WORK PARTY:

1. Knit sweater crop sweater and skirt set from Sammysdress.com priced at $19.99
www.sammysdress.com
2. Quilted faux leather bag from Forever21.com on sale $19.53
3. Curved ear jacket earrings from Forever21.com $4.90
www.forever21.com
4. Vintage Goldmans velvet navy blue beret sold on Ebay.com for $15.99 + shipping and handling
vintage funky goldmans beret

                            Fashionably Speaking... Joie Cuentista

I.W.U.L.T. Channeling the lovely Audrey H.

                                                              

 

      Okay this is a quick " I woke up like this " look of the day.  To be honest it's been on Instagram (@borntoolatefashionablyspeaking) for a bit but I've been running around like crazy with doc appointments. And I have gotten the messages asking for updates on my lupus and I promise to do a post about it soon, maybe even a video. However enough of that lets get down to some fashion Dolls!

Look of the Day: Audrey H.
The Dress:
I'm wearing is late 1950's vintage perasico A-line dress. It has sheer sleeves and sheer ascents on the shoulders. As well as floweral embroidery also done in black. I wore a black crinoline slip under the dress so the dress could have the more high fashion look.  Originally the dress had a belt but it was lost so I acquired it without one although I actually like the way this dress in particular looks in belted since its still very flattering so I went without

Accessories:
I'd had a Audrey musical movie fest  at the time I wore this dress. I'm sure you know how that feels we vintage Dolls get so caught up in our favorite classic sirens that we cant help but want to steal their looks a bit. In this case I wanted to capture Mrs Hepburn's  spirit more so than try to clone a look . For earrings I wore a simple pair of vintage Pearl studs. Since the accents on the dress where pretty striking I left the jewelry there and let the dress speak for itself.  For shoes I wore a pair of black flat maryjanes by Comfy Sole.

 

 

Hair:
As a pop of colour I wore a pink blushed lily hair flower. For the actual style I kept it naturally curly. I used frankesence & mryth oil and mixed it with doves new curl pomade to give me shine and counteract frizz. I parted my hair to the side and did a simple roll.  On the opposite side I placed the flower arranging it so it laid flat to my head.

Well that's that hope this give you ideas for you own inspiration looks Darlings. Hope to see your looks on Instagram and Facebook.
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Fashion News Darlings: It's Expo time!

 

       Well Doll's and Dukes I am right now as I type extremely, extremely depressed, however for all my west coast Darlings it looks like things will work out just perfectly for you. I guess you want to know what I'm talking about. Well for the few Rockabellas and Pinups that don't know The Original Vintage Fashion Expo is coming up this weekend and tickets are still on sale.

   

           This is one of the best Vintage Expos and has been running for over twenty years. You can find anything here that a vintage collecter can dream up and more. From period pieces to items from decades such as as the twenties or even eighties. This year is expected to be great with venders like The Cat's Meow , Blue Moon Antiques and Straight 8 Vintage. But we're not done yet Dolls and Dukes because the mother load this year is Dita Von Tease, who will be sighing copies of her books. I don't about you but for all my fellow east coast Dolls I sure am sad to miss this one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Born Too Late...Welcomes: Deaths Dark Veil !

   

     Many of you guys know that I'm also a author, artist and singer so I appreciate art in all its forms. I especially of handcrafted items, the idea that someone put something of themselves into this item and you won't see thirty other people walking around with it. Having a mother that makes and sells jewelry Im immensely pleased that handcrafted wares are becoming increasing popular especially in the alternative fashion community. That's why we're pleased to welcome the adorable and extremely talented Jose Camarena of Death's Dark Veil.


Death's Dark Veil
                                                                            @deathsdarkveil.Instagram

Question 1:

 Jose thanks for taking the time out to hang with us for a while. Why don’t we start with telling us

about yourself, how you got started, and about your creative processes?

Answer:

Hi, guys, you're welcome. My name is Jose. I'm 26 and I live in Los Angeles. I actually got pulled into the jewelry "business" when I was around 18 back when MySpace was in. I started selling jewelry and hair bows on that website, constantly promoting and got over 15,000 friends. I think I did that for almost 2 years but then I stopped. It wasn't until recently (a year ago) that I decided to open a etsy account but I didn't have a product in mind. Then I decided to sell pillar candles with my own design. Six months later I got inspired to make jewelry after I happened to accidentally open a box with a bunch of old accessories. And here I am now lol 

My creative process is pretty basic. To be honest I just have all these ideas from a lot of different styles I like. Kind of goth, day of the dead, ect... I think of something, I quickly sketch it on paper to get an idea of what it will look like and then I make it. 

 

Question 2:

I’ve been admiring you on Instagram for a while now, I love the edge that a lot of jewelry has. Who would you say your ideal customer is?

Answer:

I don't think I would have an ideal customer. I think I have different styles that a lot of different people may like. Like I said the goth style with velvet brooches I made and the felt day of the dead roses. They're two completely different styles.

 

 

Question 3:

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time in regards to your jewelry line?

Answer:

In five years I see myself with my own shop. Only time will tell.

 

Question 4:

What do you use for inspiration?

Answer:

I don't try to force inspiration. I can get inspired by anything, really. But it doesn't happen everyday. Sometimes I do get inspired by seeing something really beautiful. For example, I love to paint, but I haven't done it in over a year because I haven't felt inspired to do so. And I am not one to force it. 

 

Question 5:

What does your perfectly dressed woman look like?

 Answer:

I can't choose. Too many beautiful outfits to choose from.

 

 

 

Question 6:

What are your personal definitions and difference between style and fashion?

Answer:

To me, style is something you have and fashion is something you buy. 

 

Question 7:

Do you have any final words that you’d like to leave the Born too late… Dolls and Dukes with?

Answer:

I guess I would like to say if you love to do something, do it. My store is very tiny but I will not give up on it. Just keep trying and never give up. Even when you feel like it won't go anywhere. No matter what, don't give up.

 

 

To purchase from any of the beautiful items from Death's Dark Veil (and I highly recommend it)

Death's dark veil@ Esty

 

To contact DDV

@deathsdarkveil.Instagram