Welcome to the jungle........

I love a good animal print. Bold and brash, you're guaranteed to feel as fierce as the animal that inspired it. As someone who tends towards 'in your face' outfits an animal print always fits the bill. Yes, they can be trashy but I don't think that's a bad thing. Sometimes you just want to feel unapologetically bad-ass!

When I saw the Deadly Dames tiger print cigarette pants, I fell in love. Cue months of checking the PUG website everyday to see if they had been restocked. I was signed up to the email alert on them but you never know I might have got there a few minutes sooner! You know what it's like when you see something you just have to have no matter what the cost, effort or the fact that it quite possibly won't suit your body shape. All that went out the window the moment I saw them and they are finally mine (insert evil villain cackle here....)

Boom - power stance!

I'm not usually a huge fan of trousers as I tend to carry my weight on my thighs and tummy but I had to make an exception for these. High-waist, tapered to the ankle and all in a killer tiger print.

These trousers are a cotton-spandex mix and are super skinny fit. After reading lots of helpful reviews on the website from other PUG girls I went with the Medium. They are a bit tight for me on the thighs as predicted but I was just happy to be able to get them up! Be warned there is very little stretch to the fabric so if in doubt size up in these!

They fasten with a small zip and a button at the back. This confused me completely at first when I put them on back to front (no excuses I'm just slow). Every time I've worn these since I got them has involved far too much growling and probably made drunk me a little bit sassier than my usual silly drunk self. 

These are currently available in every size except Medium and go up to a 4X. At $82 they're very reasonable for PUG. If anyone wants to get me the matching top for Christmas then that would be just fine! The combo looks absolutely amazing on the gorgeous Michelline Pitt (the Deadly Dames designer and all-round superwoman) - take a look......

The trousers also come in a range of plain colours, leopard print, harlequin print and a new houndstooth print. They're a Deadly Dames staple so if they don't have the size you want in your chosen fabric it's worth adding yourself to the waitlist. After all when you fall in clothes-love any wait is worth it ; )

When wearing tiger print one must crawl around on one's bedroom floor and growl - it's the law.

What do you think - are animal prints too brash? Or do we all need a bit of brash now and again?!

*All photos by the lovely Sally Molineaux

Sweet dreams with Glamour Bunny

Is it just me or has Autumn snuck up on us? It seems I've barely blinked between choosing sundresses and having to take my winter coat in for repairs!

The leaves are really amazing shades at my work at the moment and I'm taking great pleasure in the rustle as I cycle over piles of fallen gold and red. Despite the fact I'm a summer girl at heart and hate the drop in temperature there's something kind of magical about this time of year. Perhaps it's the witchy darkness creeping in or the tinkle of Christmas slowly approaching (or just the knowledge we can get the really dressy clothes out for party season) but the change of season always seems exciting. 

Having said that my post today is holding on to the summer for just a little bit longer. Pale lemon layers, delicate white lace, I give you the Glamour Bunny Lulu night set.....

Isn't it just every retro girls dream? Nightwear is mostly overlooked on the vintage and repro scenes yet I bet we've all spent time scouring eBay looking at old nighties! There's something about a baby doll night dress that conjures up vintage romance and, indeed, glamour.

Glamour Bunny has two different night sets in stock at the moment, the Lulu and the Fifi, and they're both currently on sale for £36 down from £48. Have you noticed I like a bargain!

I chose the Lulu as it has a softer, dreamier look to it, whereas the Fifi is full on sass. I also really loved this pale yellow. I'm not usually a huge fan of such light, girly colours but I thought this would go great with my hair and it's not a colour you see very much of. 

The set consists of a babydoll nightdress and matching gown. Both are fully lined and feature white lace and yellow ribbon detailing.

The material is mostly polyster but it feels light and soft due to the free waist and hips of the nightdress and the gathered sleeves on the gown. I went for a size Small for these reasons as I feared a gaping bust if I sized up! 

As soon as I opened the parcel I couldn't wait to put them on and pretend I was part of the Grease girls sleepover! That film was a serious part of my childhood people! And actually that's one of the best parts of retro and vintage, to feel like you're playing a part, re-creating something lost. A kick-ass pencil skirt suit can make you feel like a 40s femme fatale and a full circle dress can make you feel like you're off to the prom. It's all playing dress-up really and that's what makes it fun!

Not sure how this posing lark would have gone down with Rizzo....

If you too would like to have a little nostalgic make-believe n your life, get over to Glamour Bunny and snap up one of the remaining nightwear sets - then let's all have a sleepover!

All photos by the lovely Sally Molineaux

Oh Erika!

I don't think it's a secret that Pin Up Girl Clothing are one of my favourite brands.

They have a huge range of pin-up products, quick delivery (from the States), the quality is always outstanding and they have some of the best sales around. If you are not already signed up to their newsletter DO IT NOW! You'll get new product notifications and will be the first to hear about the sales where you can pick up some treasures for a fraction of their original prices. This also means that you can take a chance on something you might not be too sure about. I did exactly that with the Erika Dress....

I'd fallen in love with the print but don't tend to go for anything quite so figure hugging. I was also concerned that it was so dressy I'd never wear it (forgetting how easy it is to find reasons to wear beautiful dresses!). It hit the sale at half price for $60 in the last online yard sale so I went for it and I love, love, love it! 

The fit is perfect. I chose a Small and with minimal shapewear it clings but flatters. Here I just had some trusty Spanx underneath (which you couldn't see through the dress despite being black).

It's the details that really make this dress though.

The print I got was Vintage Red Rose, sumptuous red and orange roses on a white background with dark green leaves. Ruching around the bust creates a flattering shape and would work especially well for bustier ladies! The velvet bow beneath the bust is an extra cute detail that breaks up the pattern a little.

The back features a kick-pleat, giving you room to move as well as a classic chic look.

Did I mention it comes with a matching Bolero? 

I was worried this would be too tight on my arms due to some dabbling in weight-lifting but it fit perfectly. I have relatively broad shoulders so this might be something to consider when thinking about sizing - the Bolero was a lot more snug than the dress. 

Although this version is no longer on the site the Erika dress is available in three other colourways -  Vintage Rose which is a soft pink on a dark grey background, Yellow Rose (in plus size too) which is a yellow rose on a white background, and Yellow and Plum Rose (in plus size too) which is a purple rose on a yellow background. Just search 'Erika' on the site. Although currently all full price at $120 dollars these are show-stoppers that would be ideal for a special occasion, I've used more pictures than usual today simply because I was happy with every single one in this dress, not a fault of my wonderful photographer but my own pickiness. This is a classic, classy and elegant dress that will definitely turn heads and continues my love affair with all things PUG.

*All photography by the lovely Sally Molineaux