Well lovelies, I'm back from Chicago! If any of you didn't know I went to see Strip Strip Hooray! I was afraid Dita would never come closer to me than this and so I took the plunge. I thought we were gonna be able to stay longer/do more things, which sadly just didn't pan out. So I'm saving everyone's suggestions for my next trip. And boy are we planning a next trip. I hadn't been to Chicago since I was a little girl, so I didn't really remember how amazing it was.
Sadly, I was not allowed to take any photos inside the venue so I have only my outfit to show you lovely ladies and gents. Even then we had to take some hurriedly behind our hotel, so really sorry for the tacky background.
I about fainted when I found this dress in a local antique mall. I've always dreamed of one of these 50's vixen wiggle dresses, but because of my plentiful hips they always fit far too large in the bust or too tight in the hips. I always sigh and walk away from them. This time I decided I was gonna try it even if I was crazy dissapointed in the end, but lo and behold it fit! I had already planned on wearing a darling little tikki wrap dress I had, but this became the new plan.
Even though we originally went to see Dita perform, I think we ended up liking some of the other shows that were with her even better. Her costumes were out of this world, but some of the other performers were far more lively and fun to watch. Like Dirty Martini and Prince Poppycock. So funny and wonderful!
I'll leave you with a photo of me and my darling sister Sarah. We had a fabulous time and I'm so glad I got to go with her.
Sarah wore: 50's wrap tikki dress (mine) gaslamp antique mall
shoes bait footwear
I wore: 50's dress gaslamp antique mall
shoes nine west (the most uncomfortable pair of shoes ever)
late 40's/early 50's purse my grandmothers
xo,
Em
I m so jealous, you saw Dita! You look stunning, dress is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteI have the exact same issues re: wiggle dresses. Oh, well. I still like my waist:hip ratio. :) I saw Dita in San Francisco last year and it was swell. She's amazing.
ReplyDeleteMay I ask what eyeshadow you're wearing?
Yes, I was sooo pleased I finally found a dress that accommodated mine! It's actually a NYX pallete so I'm not sure what all the colors are called that I used but here's a link to where you can purchase one. I adore mine!
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Thank you so much. (And apologies for my tardiness in responding with thanks.) :)
DeleteWow! You look stunning in this dress! What a fab find! Maybe I shouldn't give up on finding a wiggle dress after all.
ReplyDeleteThank so much! Yes, keep hunting! I never thought there would be one that would fit me and I have about a 15 inch difference. You will find one one day!
DeleteI'm so glad you finally got to see her! She is so stunning...but I think I would be shocked to see her just wearing jeans and a tshirt...do you think she owns such things?
ReplyDeleteShe really is! No, I don't think she actually does. I've seen lots of interviews and candid shots of her just buying groceries and she's openly said she has no jeans and t shirts, and there is certainly never been a photo of her in any. Though I know she does wear semi normal work out clothes...but geez the women still has her red lipstick on. She's awesome.
DeleteI saw your IG pictures of your dresses and wow you both look so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEmma you are incredibly flawless, and it looks like this runs in your family! That last photo with your sister is absolutely gorgeous, I've looked at your last few posts and I am loving seeing your sisters on the blog :D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much sweet heart! You always leave such lovely kind remarks. I'm so glad, I want to start show casing them more when I can :)
DeleteYour hair and make-up are particularly beautiful here, you look fantastic and very vintage :)
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Your hair and make-up are particularly beautiful here, you look fantastic and very vintage :)
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Wow, both of your dresses are gorgeous. Yours looks like something Dita herself would wear! You guys both look awesome and it's so cool you got to see Dita. Was she just as pretty in real life??
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Thank you! Yes, she was just as gorgeous in real life as she is in all her amazing photographs.
DeleteYou look fabulous, and so does your friend!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, you both look divine! Glad to hear you had a fab time :)
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You both look gorgeous! Your dress fits like a glove, well done on finding such a gem! xx
ReplyDeleteWe have the same problem.... my hips are too large compared to my waist and bust.... hard to find vintage wiggle dresses and skirts... and I don't speak about pants!
ReplyDeleteBut you and your sister looked gorgeous!
I'm also want to see Dita's show... she went a few times in Paris but all tickets were just so pricey!!!!
Yes! I always have a retched time finding pants or fitted dresses. At least I found one that actually fit. Thank you so much! I was afraid she would never come around here, but when I found out she'd be in Chicago I knew it might be my last chance (and even that took a 7 hour drive bleh). Hopefully she'll come again to Paris and the tickets will be more reasonable!
DeleteYou look damn good!!! Amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breath takingly divine! The dress fits you like a glove. And your sister looks beautiful in that fabulous dress! xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of that absolutely gorgeous dress! It's divine, and it fits you just perfectly. I neeeed a classic little black dress so badly!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the show... and Chicago - I'm heading there myself in less than two months and I simply can't wait!
Gorgeous dress, gorgeous bag, gorgeous sisters! May I ask your tips for applying false eyelashes? I got some in last month's Ipsy bag, and I *thought* I mastered the art of applying them, but I think it was a fluke. :(
ReplyDeleteYours look perfect.
Thank you, lady! Well, I don't have a ton as I think of myself as being pretty amateur about it. I put loads of glue on then let it dry for like 10 seconds apply the lashes, hold them on my eyes for a long while and if parts seem a bit unstable I squeeze some more glue in there and hold even longer. Then I just cover it all up with eye liner and some mascara. I'm not sure that that helps.
DeleteOh WOW! You look ravishing! So gorgeously stunning!
ReplyDeleteYou both look amazing!! Your hair is perfection. I would love to go see Dita. St Louis is really not terribly far from Chicago so maybe if she goes again, I'll go too! I've always wanted to go to Chicago. It sounds amazing. Maybe next summer, if I'm a good girl! x
ReplyDeletePerfect look for you, wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWow, you look abolutely stunning, that dress fits you perfectly and matches your style so very well. I love your outfit (and your sister's of course, too. You look adorable together).
ReplyDeleteI really envy you that you were able to see Dita perform live on stage. I can only remember her visiting Switzerland once and that was for a private performance for some very wealthy guy. I don't have very high hopes that there will be a regular show of her near me anytime soon.
Wow, your dress is so gorgeous! What a find and I'm so glad it fit you because it is very flattering and quite beautiful. Your makeup/hairdo are perfectly flawless. Your sister looks very nice too. Just out of curiosity, is she your twin? You look very much alike.
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Thank you so much! yes, I didn't quite believe it when I first tried it on! No we are actually 4 years apart haha. But EVERYONE asks if we are twins, I think sometime soon I'll just start saying we are. Also, since she's 4 years younger maybe when I get closer to 30 it'll be a good age deduction ;)
DeleteAHH, you look every inch as glamorous as Dita herself!! That dress is amazing; I love the detailing at the hip, and it looks as though it were custom tailored for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you soo much! That is so very sweet of you to say! I'm thanking some stylish lady in the 50's for having my exact measurements. It's good when the vintage gods smile upon you.
DeleteTruly stunning! Straight from a magazine! Have you done any blog posts on hair or makeup? I would LOVE some tips!
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I do have a few. They are on Vimeo. I need to put them on my blog page so people can find them easily (they are on my blog but I'm not sure the dates). I have some more planned so hopefully I can do some more!
DeleteYou and your sister both look absolutely stunning!! What a fabulous find that black dress was. Just gorgeous. I've always wanted to see Dita live, I bet it was a fun show!
ReplyDeleteStunningly magnificent and timelessly gorgeous x 2!
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You both look amazing! Beautiful dresses! Ahhh I want to see Dita perform! I hope she performs in Australia!!! x
ReplyDeleteboth of your dresses here are amazing! I live in Memphis and your blog is making think I need to take a little day trip to Nashville to shop...
ReplyDeleteYou look dazzling darling! I'm so glad you got to see her show! I think every fan of the past should. I have been a fan of hers for many years now and she just keeps getting better-don't you think? You and your sister look so beautiful!!!! xox
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous dress! 'Vixen' is certainly the right word for it.
ReplyDeleteWow you both look stunning in theat ensemble.
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Oh my word, you look absolutely stunning!!!!! That dress looks like it was made for you, and I especially love the photo of you and your sister - so sweet (and love the tiki dress too)! I have heard so many wonderful things about Chicago, but have yet to make it there myself...hhmmm I am going to have to plan a trip there sooooon... ;)
ReplyDeleteThe dress fits you like a glove and has lovely details - a great find! Both of you look just gorgeous - I bet there were a lot of people looking at you two as well as at the women on stage.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous, as does your sister! I love how your outfits go together but aren't matched.
ReplyDeleteHope you had fun in Chicago! We'll have to connect if you come back. :)
Aw damn it, I wish I had known that she preformed in Chicago! I've been dying to see her and other burlesque shows, and that is so my plan for my 21st birthday in April. You look gorgeous! I could see a lot of people mistaking you for Dita, the hair is so on point!
ReplyDeleteExtremly hot !!!
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Love the dress! (I also like Sarah's dress). I wish I could tame my hair into such a fantastic do :) you both look lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou girls look gorgeous! Ugh, you are killing me with those dresses. BOTH are spectacular. And I know exactly what you mean about wiggle dresses being tiny tiny 99% of the time-- it feels like if a girl had an hour glass figure back in the day, it was a 36-20-36...that's is not gonna happen in this pear-shaped wardrobe of mine! :) Anyway, could not be a better look on either of you. I'm glad the show was a blast! I just saw today that DVT is 40...FORTY! How is that possible? I'm still hoping I'm a glamazon like her now, in my SECOND decade, much less my fourth! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, my... you are stunning!
ReplyDeleteYou both look amazing like back from the past x
ReplyDeleteYou and your sister are so stunning!
ReplyDeleteMaria xxx
girls, you both look so amazing! i have almost the same problem with wiggle dresses and skirts. they never fit. in my case my hips are wide the waist is tiny, because of this most dresses are to small on the hips and far too big in the waist. lucky you, that you finally found a perfect wiggle dress. it really fits you like a glove!
ReplyDeleteYou both look stunning - from head to toe, hollywood starlets :)
ReplyDeleteChicago is great for vintage lovers. I just moved here a few weeks ago and have been in heaven delving into the vintage scene. Glad you had fun...love your blog!
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