Pinup Photoshoot

 Here are a few shots from a pinup photoshoot I had at our house. So much fun! I can't wait for the next one.

Disneyland Photopass

Of course no one was happy about the new Disneyland Resort Annual Passport hike in prices, but they did sweeten the deal with Photopass access which is great. Take advantage! It's even greater when you find a photopass photographer that's ready to do a photoshoot. Here are a few from a recent visit.

Pinup Parade @ Disneyland

Every year, twice a year, the Pinup Parade @ Disneyland becomes a staple event that I attend with bells and whistles on! My two loves, Disneyland and Pinup fashions, all smashed up into one fun filled day! The event is hosted by Pinup Girl Clothing (www.pinupgirlclothing.com) It's a great opportunity to mingle, make new friends and meet the dream team behind PUG, a.k.a Pinup Girl.


Every Pinup Parade I create a handmade poodle skirt adorned with my favorite Disney characters...or in this case my favorite Disney movie scene. My first Pinup Parade I recreated the Flying Dumbo ride and this last Fall Pinup Parade my girls and I were the Motorama Girls from Cars. I knew I had to create something new, out of the ordinary...and it hit me! I had to recreate my favorite scene from a Disney classic...the "Morning Afternoon" scene from the Disney classic Alice in Wonderland.


It took me about a month to pull this skirt together, since I have a full time job (darn you Adulthood.)
The backdrop is deep green felt and each flower is created by layers and layers of colored felt. Each detail in hand painted as well. I wore it being incomplete...there are many other flowers, insects and details I want to add.

The Birthday Belle

So, today is the big day! My Birthday!! But since it falls on a weekday, there isn't much celebrating you can do...without going to work like a complete zombie the following day. So last weekend my friends joined me at Disneyland to do a little birthday bashing! Let me just start off by saying I have the BEST friends around. They were completely down a good Disney Bound. Of course my bound of choice was Beauty and The Beast. The librarian in me just squealed at the thought.


The pals, my hubby and I strutted our stuff down Main Street and Fantasyland like no one's business and we LOVED it!  Our dear friend John Garcia ( IG: @airguy1603 ) took our shots....isn't he an amazing photographer?!
I was Belle, my Hubby was Gaston, my girlfriends were Mrs. Potts, Chip and Fifi the feather duster.
I made my Belle jumper, my top is by Pinup Girl Clothing (www.pinupgirlclothing.com)

Calico Ghost Town

I would be lying if I said I disliked living in California. From our home, the mountains, the ocean, and the desert are within one hour of driving. One place in particular is Calico Ghost Town...a historic mining town in the middle of the desert in southern California. Just about two hours from L.A. and one hour from our home nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains. I was so excited to dig my cowboy boots into this historic town. The hubby and I are quite the history nerds, so anything with a rich history you can count us in. The scenic drive is one of the old western films, and the town is nothing short of it either. From the entrance and on you get a rustic feel of what life might of been like for old townspeople of Calico. The shops up and down the town's strip have been filled with classic amenities and novelties, as well as modern do-dads.

There is a candle shop and a cute pet friendly boutique. 

Being a State Park, there is a small $8 entrance fee. A measly sum for a fun filled day including railroad rides, panning for silver and walking through the old mystery shack. And don't forget to get yourself out the middle of town for a good ol' western shoot-out.

Calico Ghost Town Entrance

I decided on wearing my Green Sabrina Top and Deadly Dame Denim Capris from Pinup Girl Clothing (www.pinupgirlclothing.com)

I pair my outfit up with my new-to-me thrifted vintage Mexican straw hat and vintage novelty embroidered cowboy boots.

Just a couple of outlaws necking on the bridge.

The town's general store, filled with homemade candies.

Jinxie + Trixie Nail Decals

 

I recently discovered Jinxie + Trixie Nail Decals from my IG sister @teamsparkle. The moment I saw those decals I flipped. Every one of their decals in vintage inspired. I love shopping small biz as well, so it was a win-win! You can find this lovely shop on IG @jinxieandtrixie where you can also comment or DM them for a purchase. I purchased two style sheets...one with poodles, bunnies, deers, kittie and giraffes...oh my! The other had sheep, ice cream, unicorns and birds. Each sheet was $8 and comes with about 3 dozen full decals. Some sheets also come with added accents, such as stars, etc.

The process is quite simple, you closely cut the decal that you want making sure you get as close to the edge of the character as possible. Then you submerge the decal in water for about 15 to 20 seconds. Remove the decal from the paper backing and place the decals directly to your dry nail, once dry seal with top coat...and voila!   

I went with a nice pastel pink and pastel blue nail polish, since we are in our first week of spring and Easter is right around the corner. And I also chose the cute bunny decals from one of the decal sheets. I am now hooked on these decals. More than half of the decals resemble some of my vintage figurine collections throughout the house which is the cutest thing ever!

 

Before adding the bunny decals...

...and with the decal added! Isn't it the cutest and adds such a difference to your manicure. I added some light confetti dots to the mix. Love it!!!

Palm Springs Weekend

We recently celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary, February 23rd. Instead of a big hoopla- party w loaded up the pups and luggage into the ol' car and headed down to our favorite town...Palm Springs! It was the weekend before our anniversary and the weather was just perfect in town. Just about a 40 minute drive from our home, Palm Springs has been our go-to choice for weekenders. The people are amazing, the food fantastic, the atmosphere... just perfection.

The hotel was a complete surprise to me. My husband wanted, for once, to keep a surprise under wraps from me...which is nearly impossible. All I knew was that it was pet friendly. Yay! Of course, my pups are like my babies. As soon as we pulled up to the Riviera, my heart was racing. I have been dying to stay there! The front entrance is quite a site. The lighting is gorgeous and you truly feel transported to a chic version of the past. 

Rusty and Myself as happy as can be.

The décor and furniture was quite beautiful, not entirely vintage but vintage inspired for sure. The rooms were very clean which is always a plus. Downtown was in walking distance which is nice for an afternoon stroll through the town.

Rusty and Ruby...Rusty was bored of pictures at this point.

Albrech caught admiring the palm trees.

Trying to capture a family portrait but all our pups want is kisses.

Don't look at the camera puppies. Thanks! ;)

Our last night in town, we headed over to SHAGs shop. This was perfect timing because.


Meeting SHAG once again, but for the first time at his Palm Springs Shop.

Top and Capris : Pinup Girl Clothing (www.pinupgirlclothing.com )
Shoes: TUK Shoes / Lux Deville Edition

 

Then we decided to hit up all the celebrity Palm Springs homes...and by celebrities, we mean those that are relevant to US. =)

First we came across Marilyn Monroe's home, which was very covered by overgrown shrubbery.

Next was my favorite, Nat King Coles home. He is truly my favorite crooner.

 

 

  

Last, we visited Elvis Presley's honeymoon home. This is always a must stop for us when we are in town.