DragonCon 2018 Wrap Up!

OMG! What an amazing con, I can never say enough how fun and energetic this convention is! Going to DragonCon is always like going home. I am definitely feeling bit blue now that it is all over. So just a quick recap for those following along at home....

Wednesday- arrival and Charlotte Cosplayers Meetup
Thursday- Dr. Ellie Sattler for the day, Bunny Hutch Party on Thursday night (my group won best comic book costumes)
Friday- Supergirl in the morning, Betty Rubble for Pin Ups By The Pool Party- hosted by my fabulous friend Miss Pheobe Nyx!
Saturday- Dark Supergirl in the morning, 90's Polaris for the afternoon, then Star Trek TOS dress for the night
Sunday- casual during the day, Ms. Marvel for the night!
Monday and Tuesday were chill shopping days!

Whew, that was a lot....a lot of FUN!

Ok, folks....have some pictures!

Charlotte CosPosse Meetup!

Grabbing a drink with friends!

Our Xmen themed bunny hutch costumes, with George Perez of course! Im the Emma Frost bunny!

90's Jim Lee Polaris for the Xmen Shoot!

Bunny Selfies!

Check out this great shot of my classic super girl! 

Even the brooding ones smile every once in awhile!

Ok now fight pose!

Check out me and my girls!

A great action shot!

This bunny suit turned out great, so.many.rhinestones.

Now for something more dramatic!

Hanging out on Sunday night! 

I will be uploading even more pictures as I get them! Thanks for hanging in there with me everyone!

New Promotional Shots!

Hi there all! I know it has been a very busy Spring for everyone and it is almost summer time! I have some fun new shots to show you by the fabulous Lisa Margolis! We decided to shoot for an hour one afternoon in Greensboro NC, what do you think?

Throwback Thursday! Cate Blanchett as Katherine Hepburn

Happy Throwback Thursday my vintage glamour guys and dolls! Today we are looking at the ever elegant Cate Blanchett in her role as Katherine Hepburn in the 2004 film The Aviator.

Kate and Howard play golf. She complains that people call her "outdoorsy" when she prefers the term "athletic".

The Aviator is a biographical drama about the life of American tycoon and innovator Howard Hughes. This sometimes problematic genius is shown from early adult hood into his later life, wining and dining starlets like Ava Gardner to Jean Harlow to Katherine Hepburn.

This soft almost creme colored suit gets alot of screen time.

Hepburn, played by Blanchett, dates Howard seriously until his OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) tendencies worsen to the point of breaking them up. Even after their split he still tried to keep her name out of the paper when she starts an affair with Spencer Tracy.

See what I mean about draping over the scene? Cate is all arms and legs in this. 

Kate and the whole Hepburn clan; loving her sport coat here.

Cate just drapes herself over the scenery in this film, you get the sense of luxuriousness in her style.

Another great comparison photo.

A great side by side of  Katherine and Cate.

If you haven't seen this film, please do so. It is full of highly detailed sets, characters, and costumes. You can more about the film here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Aviator_(2004_film)

Sneak Preview! Spring Photoshoot aka the Michael's Challenge

Hi there all! Recently I had a new photoshoot with my good friend Lisa Margolis! We decided to give the #michaelschallenge the old college try! If you are unfamiliar with the challenge it sprang up on social media with people posting glamourous shots of themselves and the reality of their shoot was they were in the floral isle of the craft store. Here are a few quick previews from the shoot, can't wait to see the edits!

Check out more from Lisa at Lisa Margolis Photography!

Adding some fun color to that vintage look!

Most people who are familiar with the Rockabilly style know that brightly colored hair is part of the territory. Pink, green, blues and reds are all par for the course when it comes to mixing rock and roll and retro hair styles. Now you purists out there might be saying "that is not for me"....and it is totally up to you but check out this awesome video from British Pathe:

What do you think? Want to add a different hue to your do?

Happy Valentine's Day!

A very Happy Valentine's Day to my wonderful blog readers and followers! I love you all!

XOXO Vicki

Mad Men Countdown: Megan Draper (Calvet)

This week on Mad Men Countdown I am covering Megan Calvet nee Draper's fantastic wardrobe! Fun and a bit on the child like side Megan was a secretary in the SCDP offices who ended up on the arm of Don Draper. Quitting her job as a copywriter she then pursued her dream of being an actress. At times volatile and at the same time captivating Megan was, in my opinion, one of the best written characters on the show. Let's get to her outfits:

Number 1: Office Chic

One of the first times we see Megan is in a private focus group. Look at how polished and put together she looks.

Number 2: Pretty in Pink

Normally we don't see Megan in alot of patterns to begin with. She like Joan is a solid block of color, usually. I really do like this dress though.

 Number 3: Bikini Babe

In need of a sitter while in California, Don hires Megan to come with him and kids. Here is she in a bikini (which Don bitched Betty out about not a few seasons ago).

 Number 4: Just Checking Dress

Megan plans to meet up with an old friend while in California. She makes sure to "stop by" to make sure Don doesn't need anything.

 Number 5: Chains in Peach

Megan tends to dress in highly feminine/ very bright colors. Peach or pink is very popular for her.

 Number 6: Howard Johnson Dress:

Love this outfit. Now that she is married to Don she is definitely stepping up her clothing game.

 Number 7: California Dreaming

This shot is pure Hollywood Glamour. Meant to showcase her success in California, Megan is dressed to kill in this powder blue mini dress with sheer long sleeves. This is the cutting edge of fashion for the late 60's.

Number 8: Lame' Awards Dress

Ok, Whose grandma had a lame' dress like this one in their closet? The Eastern influences hit the 60s fashion scene hard, and here she is attending an awards banquet in this pink and gold gown. Also, note how much hair she has going on.

Number 9: Bisouix Dress

THIS DRESS....Megan performs a song and dance for Don at his surprise b-day party. Note that this silouhette is almost exactly like her powder blue dress from earlier. This is the height of cutting edge evening wear for the mid to late 60s. 

Back to Blonde: My Marilyn Monroe Hair Tutorial

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Get Dressed With Me: Basic Pin-up Makeup and Hair Tutorial

Hi there all!

So I finally worked up the courage to do a "get ready with me" video! Check it out, and other stuff on my YouTube channel!

Let me know what you all think!

XOXOXOX 

Vicki

Movie Review: American Hustle

First off let me say that I love this film. Not only is it a fun and entertaining dark comedy about a con man and his best girl pulling off one of the best scams of all time, it reeks of style and charm. The 1970's are put on full display (along with Amy Adams' cleavage) with a colorful mixture of suburban house wifery to velvet suits, to pompadour hair to full on disco glamour....American Hustle is one of my favorite period themed films of all time. Also, please check out the soundtrack!

Based partly on a true story about the Abscam scandal in the 70s, Hustle has a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Christian Bale, who plays con artist Irving Rosenfeld, transforms himself from leading man into an over weight, middle aged loan shark with the comb over of the century. I was shocked at first, but as Amy Adams' character, Sydney puts it "he was who he was, he didn't care". 

Jennifer Lawrence as Rosalyn Rosenfeld

The wife and the lover confronting each other on the big night out. Both of them are showing some real 70's disco glam here. Deep cut dresses down the front and back were very popular, as was that tight ringlet curl we see on Amy Adams.

Even the supporting cast are given their own unique style and personality. Jennifer Lawrence turns in a great performance as Irving's unhappy house wife, Jeremy Renner is solid as the New Jersey Mayor who knows you have to do some back door dealing to do what is right for your people, and Bradley Cooper turns in a stellar performance as Richie the FBI agent trying to make a name for himself.

Going out dancing, Richie is sporting some serious open shirt goodness, with scarf of course. Check out those lapels. 

Messing up Irving's elaborate hair do...I don't think we see Sydney in anything that isn't low cut. The guys here are both in 3 piece suits. 

Rosalyn causes a stir at the party by flirting with the gangsters.

FAB.

Bradley Cooper's Richie is seen perming his hair, which yes, men did.

I love love loved this paisley jacket, which on screen I thought was smoking jacket but it is actually a tuxedo jacket.

Jeremy Renner next to his "real life" counterpart.


If you want to read more about the REAL Abscam scandal and the real people that American Hustle is based on you can go here: http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/american-hustle.php

What do you think about 70's fashion? Yay or Nay?

Daily Bombshell Selfie!

Just thought I would share my look today:

Hair: Pageboy with a swoop!

Face: What I like to call "Pin up Lite" or "Half Face"; meaning there are no false lashes or eyeliner

Clothes: Green boat neck shirt with tie, black sailor pants, and my black 40's swing shoes.

Mug: Marilyn of course!

What does your everyday look like? Send me a selfie!

Happy New Year!

Here is to the end of 2017 and to a happy and prosperous 2018 for you all! 

On Saturday night I got to go to a Vintage Disney birthday party as "Snow White"; which meant that I was serving some serious Betty Draper realness! Check out some pictures below!

Also just wanted to just say that I went to a 20's-30's NYE dance party and got to do some serious flapper style make-up! I was thinking about doing a bit of a tutorial on it! Anyone interested?

Vintage themed Snow White (me) and Belle!

Pin curls and red lips, yes please!

Love to point out that my necklace here is a vintage piece from the 30s.....oh and of course white gloves!

Posing for a selfie with a handsome gentlemen friend! 

Vintage 20s flapper look! I loved this soft lighting!

Got to try my hand at the "cupids bow" lip look with a bit of a modern twist (the color was very very dark red). You can learn more about the Cupids Bow in my post on "Lip shapes through the years".


Here is to a splendid 2018 my vintage glamour guys and dolls!