My Favorite Country Music, My Guitar, and the Patsy Dress

To me, winter is the perfect time to sit down and work on projects you might be too busy for when it warms up and you get more active. Practicing guitar is always a project for me, I've been 'playing' for over 10 years, but mostly that means strumming a little while I sing a little too loud. I'm not a natural with my guitar, but I do try and that counts for something. I love music, especially country music, too much to hold back! Since this dress was inspired by Patsy Cline, I couldn't resist taking a few photos with my tiny guitar. I may not be able to play like a real Grand Old Opry star, but at least I can dress like one. 

Here is a little playlist I put together, in honor of my favorite country stars, and in honor of Johnny Cash's birthday (2/26/1932)! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! 

Love, 

Rose Darling 

Seattle Winter, Patsy Cline, and Bright Swing Dresses

Dress and Bolero - Trashy Diva
Shoes - Miss L-Fire
Photo Credit - Tell A Story Studio 

When I first saw the Patsy Dress and Bolero from the Trashy Diva, I knew I had to have it. It's inspired by Patsy Cline, which is reason enough for me to add it to my wardrobe. I have a huge weakness for country music, and all that it inspires. So a retro-inspired Western dress is something I could never turn down. I love this dress over all, I get compliments on it whenever I wear it! My only small complaint would be that its a little tight around my chest, but I am fairly well endowed, so this is not a dress-specific problem for me. I already have quite a collection of Trashy Diva dresses, they are so beautiful and well made, I consider them each a collectable. This dress is beautiful, comfortable, and truly elegant, a perfect winter addition to any pin up girls wardrobe.

 

Winter in Seattle is tough, it doesn't get very cold, but its very damp and windy. How is a pin up girl supposed to hold her look together? The trade off is that I get to wear swing dresses, sweaters, heels, and light jackets all winter and not freeze! The rain may hurt my hair, but it does leave room for some serious fashion. The Patsy dress is truly perfect for this weather, so pretty it will lift the mood of everyone who sees you and really break up the gray day. It even came with extra rhinestones, so I don't need to worry about losing one when I dance. I highly recommend twirling in it, what else is a good swing dress for?

Love,

Rose Darling 

Ps how cute is this gif someone made for me?? 

I'll Be Your Valentine

Hair flower - Niccoco Creations
Top - Collectif Clothing
Skirt - Vivien of Holloway
Photo Credit - Tell A Story Studio

Happy Valentines Day! I have always loved this holiday, probably because I have never celebrated in a traditional way. My birthday is the day after, so Valentines Day has always been a day where I've (started) to celebrate myself, and frankly, that's how I think it should be. So heres to what makes you unique, weird, and completely special! Let's spend the day letting our freak flags fly! You can't convince me that you're not worth celebrating!

I think one of the best ways to celebrate yourself is to get dressed up, even if you have nowhere to go! A photoshoot is just icing on the cake! This is my Valentines Day outfit, the skirt is from Vivien of Holloway, the top from Collectif, and the hair flower is one of my favorites from Niccoco Creations!

       

Whatever you do this Valentines Day, I hope it's a great one!

Love,

Rose Darling