Outfit Post: Femme Fatale

This weekend, I was asked by a friend to do her hair and makeup for her dance show--she takes Urban Burlesque and they were supposed to look like "Pinup Dolls."  I was so excited about it. I started obsessively watching hair tutorials (looooove Cherry Dollface for old school styles!). And on the day of the show (which I was lucky to attend!), I decided that I wanted to look a little like a pinup doll too.

And now, I think I wanna keep looking like a pinup doll every day because I felt awesome and very much like myself--my best vintage self.

Outfit details: cardigan-Charlotte Russe, brooch-vintage/handmade, comic blouse-thrifted, skirt-vintage, tights-random, heels-Modern Vintage (thrifted), purse-vintage, letterman jacket (thrift score!!!)

I had been looking online for a basic letterman jacket--the vintage ones are just a little too heavy and it's rare to see a more neutral color combo. I stumble on this jacket--in my size--at the thrift, and I have barely taken it off.  And the comic strip shirt? It's a little wild for me, so I toned it down with simple basics.  And then there's that sweet little box purse...that I bought to put in the shop, but am now pretty sure I am keeping (at least for the holiday season!). My hair is from this tutorial (faux victory rolls with a barrel roll in the front).  Not too bad for the first time!  

It felt good to let my personality shine through my clothes. Too often, I choose what's easy instead of what makes me feel really good. I'm determined to stop that--and to make sure I love every single thing in my closet!

xo,

Amanda

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