Birthday OOTD with GatsbyLady*

For my birthday two weeks ago a cute dress for a family dinner was in order, and this beautiful 'Amy' dress* from GatsbyLady fit the bill perfectly. It's cute, a little quirky, the right amount of vintage, and I love it.

Bell sleeves are a huge trend for this year and this dress features them in a way that fits it's style wonderfully. I used to love bell sleeves as a teenager but they fell out of fashion and were impossible to get hold of, so glad to see them back!

I felt like a seventies dream when I put this dress on, so my trusty biker boots and mesh leggings that look like tights were the order of the day. These are footless leggings, and then the waist and butt area of them is a traditional legging material. It makes them comfy to wear and with boots they look like tights. I like that they flash a bit of tattoo through them.

It's fairly low cut, but nothing too much. I'm wearing a lace bralette under it and it didn't show at all, so most bra styles will be just fine with it. The fabric is gorgeous, soft, stretchy, thick enough to smooth out any visible bra patterning but not so thick it's overly warm.

I'm pretty tall, 5ft 11 (which apparently baffles everyone who reads my blog!) and the dress sits at mid-thigh on me. It'll be longer on most but I love a bit of thigh flashing so the length is great for me.

It was raining when I took these photos, so a windswept look was always going to happen. I'm considering changing my hair colour, any suggestions? I've been pink for a while now.

Much love,

Kitty xxxx

*denotes items gifted to me for review purposes. In no way does this impact upon my opinions which are entirely my own.

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My First Lindy Bop Dress - Bridesmaid Adventures!

On 19th September I was privileged to be a part of my Auntie and Uncle's wedding vow renewal as a bridesmaid, much like I had been 21 years ago at age 6 when they originally married! I'm somewhat taller, but I'm pretty sure I'm just as cute! I was thrilled with what my Auntie wanted me to wear, because it meant my first Lindy Bop dress. I had always wanted a Lindy Bop dress, and couldn't wait to see what it would be like.

The lovely Kate Atkinson was booked to do our makeup. I was nervous, because I don't wear much makeup and was worried I wouldn't look like myself, but oh my gosh Kate did the most incredible job. I mentioned a cat eye look, and she totally nailed it! I was also please to be complimented on my totally au natural brows, skin and eyelashes! Thanks Kate!

The final hair and makeup. I wore my own lipstick rather than go for the gloss everyone else did, as I can't stand the feeling of gloss on my lips. A matte red was the perfect pin up look. One of the themes of the vow renewal was Star Trek. As a massive trekkie, I was eager to squeeze a hint of it into my outfit, and this old Sugar & Vice solar system necklace was the perfect touch! This particular version is no longer available, but I still adore it. I am also now a total false eyelashes convert and need to get my mitts on some asap.

My dress is the 'Lana' style. It came with a material belt, but in my size it wasn't actually sized up to fit, so I ordered this cute faux leather belt from ASOS Curve to add a bit more statement to the dress. Under the dress I'm wearing a red petticoat I had custom made for me about 10 years ago. I'm 5ft 11 so length is always a problem unfortunately, which is why I had this one made.

I felt amaaaazing. I totally helped that when Stu saw me he gasped and told me he I looked beautiful. And I felt it, which was wonderful!

Damn we are a good looking couple. Stu's suit is something really special my Auntie and Uncle actually bought him for his birthday last year, and they requested he wear it, so I have to share it!

Isn't it incredible? It's from Oppo Suits, and I bloody love it. Just a note for anyone who does fancy a suit from Oppo Suits, size up! We measured Stu according to their size guide and the suit that it corresponded with wasn't right, so we sized up and it fits perfectly. They do a pretty bad ass range of suits that are totally different from anything you've ever seen before, so go check them out!

We had a really lovely day, Stu's boys looked amazing in their waistcoats and bow ties. I don't share photos of them on my blog, as a step-parent I don't think it's my place to. But they looked so awesome.

I am totally going to look at investing in more Lindy Bop now having worn this one. I felt so good, and they have so many styles in a up to a size 26.

What are your fave Lindy Bop styles? I think an Audrey is next on my wishlist, they have tartan!

Much love,

Kitty xxxx