Blue Jeans Baby

 I am embracing my casual side and actually quite enjoying it!  I used to have a day job, work in an office- had to dress like everyone else and tone down my image and personality, which i hated.  So some the weekend, i really went to town and went all out dressing up Rockabilly, vintage style, with sexy girdles and seamed stockings.  As i was either in office (chains) i mean clothes of my nice vintage gear, i didn't really have much in the way of casual clothes.  i did have slob days but those were spent wearing not so glamorous pj bottoms.  Now that i am self employed, it isn't practical to wear pretty vintage dresses and seamed stockings every day, so i am embracing casual.

Lady K Loves

 My high waisted jeans are a must, quite often people ask where to find them, i am going to let you in to a few secrets of mine!  Starting with Lady K Loves, i first met Kessie last year at Americana fashion show, we both had little stalls next to each other.  it was great to meet her and look at her stock in the flesh and i was blown away by her high waisted jeans,  they were such good quality!  they are also available in three different lengths and a few other styles, check out her website for more details.  she tried to teach me to stroll! - am hoping i will finally 'get' it by next years Americana!

Bernie Dexter

Bernie Dexter another beautiful inspirational business woman i had the pleasure of meeting at last years Americana fashion show.  I don't have these jeans myself but a friend of mine Emma (from Luna Photography does) and she looks fab!

Freddies of Pinewood

Freddies of Pinewood was where i bought my first pair of high waisted jeans from.  i got them about seven years ago and they are still going strong a little worn, but they have molded to my body and i love them.  i recently went to replace them and was really struggling as if i got a pair that fitted my hips they would be too big on my waist, i have am 11inch difference between my hips and my waist, so this always proves a problem when buying jeans.  i went for the button side ones as i thought i could move the waist button over.  i moved it over about an inch, but they are still too baggy on my waist.  these are my very comfy weekend jeans :)

Vivien of Holloway,

New to the jeans market are Vivien of Holloway, i have to admit i don't own anything by her at all. although i have head heard good things about the jeans, especially form those with big hips and small waists, so i might give them a try.  But for £75 i expect them to be out of this world!!

American Apparel

American Apparel is not a store you would normally catch me dead in!  The clothing is cheaply made and the loud music, funny looking shop assistants.  But i do love their disco pants, so i thought i would pop in and check them out.  But i actually stumbled on a pair of high waisted indigo jeans,  i thought i would try them on.  thinking that they would only be on the same price level as say H&M, oh how i was wrong, in the changing room i noticed the price tag, £70.  Oh well lets try them on and see.... god damn it!  they were an amazing fit! damn it, i had fallen in love and bought them!

I dont make jeans, but i highly recomend you check out these brands i have just mentioned.  I can however make cigarette pants, they can be made in a selection of fabrics including stretch denim.  See my etsy shop for more details.  I also made the sun top which is available from my etsy shop or email me for a custom order.

Do you have an jeans recommendations for me?  What is your favourite pair of jeans?

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How do you wear yours? - Sexy, Sheer and Square - Pt2

Betty D'light by Photography by Loraine Ross Photography
Accessories by Little Miss Delicious

Friday's blog i talked about the chiffon head scarfs history and the famous women who wore it.  I asked you to send you images of how you wear yours, thank you for sending them in, i also stole images from friends of mines facebook!  Enjoy... be inspired ..

Lucille's Inka by Luna Photography

These three lovely ladies channel their sweet and Innocent side by wearing a pink chiffon scarf in a bow round their hair ... or neck in Inka's case.

Little Gem in Miss Fortune by Luna Photography

Fiery red heads, ebony haired vixens, wear the forest green chiffon scarfs...

Lucille from Lucille's Locks

 Eliza DeLiteIn a vintage forest green chiffon scarf, one of her favourites (she is also wearing BBKC virgin mary dress)

Scarlett Daggers uses one as a part of her Hot Rod act

My instagram friend @bee_roe

Hot red rockabilly chicks!  These gals wear it loud and wear it proud the red scarf..

Little Gem, by Emma Elizabeth Oglesby she confesses to having a rainbow of colours in her vintage collection

Miss Turnstiles in LA last year protecting her locks from the heat

Emma from Luna Photography

Miss Turnstiles again in LA

Missy Malone

PHOTO BY Cherry Bomb Rock Photography

 The monochrome girls, black and white go with anything...

Sonja from Polkadots and Flamingo blog

Laura from Miss Fortune

Dont be fooled by these gals in sweet and innocent cotton candy colours they arent as innocent as they make out...

Missy Malone by Miss Rain aka Luna Photography

Twitter friend Miss Daisy Cutter @missdaisycutter

Scarlett Daggers in light lemon colout

Rose Desire in BBKC mint green chiffon

Rose Desire and I protecting our pin curls at a rather damp Americana last year

Now you have seen how versatile and sexy this square piece of chiffon can be, i hope it has inspired you to experiment with it and create different looks.

If you dont have one of your own or fancy increasing your collection.  i have a number of vintage deadstock ones available in my etsy shop.... but you gotta be quick last time they sold out with in an hour!

Deadstock vintage nylon sheer scarfs limited number available in my etsy shop

For all bespoke dress enquires please email me at info@boobookittycouture.com

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Sexy, Sheer and Square

Marilyn Monroe - The Last Stitting by Bert Stern

Floating in the cool spring breeze, so light an floaty it takes on a life of its own.  The chiffon scarf.   A fashion icon piece for decades.  Worn by glamerous movie stars to hide themselves from the paparatzi, worn by landgirls and factory works in World War II for safety and nesseccity.  Adopted as a part of the rockabilly staple.  This humble square piece of fine fabric has a lot to answer for.

Elizabeth Taylor

The square piece of fabric can be worn in many different styles, may it be to protect your perfectly set hair whilst in an open top Caddy or to protect your hair from getting tangled in factory machinery.

Worn round the neck for a preppy look... a look which can easily be turned bad girl!

Modern celebrities have also been sporting the headscarf too.

Modern pin up icons.. (Bernie Dexter left and Micheline Pitt right)

 The most iconic image of a girl in a headscarf, Rosie the Riveter.

Real life 'Rosies'..

The granny scarf?

Hilda Ogden

The chiffon scarf is here to stay, its practical and sexy!  How do you wear yours?  My next post i will be showing you photos of my friends and customers wearing theirs.  If you want to feature, send me a photo! info@boobookittycouture.com

Young Marilyn, Norma Jean Baker

P.S i have more vintage deadstock chiffon scarfs, they will be listed in my Etsy shop on Sunday 10th Febuary.  So make sure you follow me on facebook and twitter as i will announce it there first.  My last batch sold out with in an hour!