I love vintage reproduction clothing. Because I love vintage styles, but am not vintage sized. No, but seriously, go ahead and try and find that adorable wiggle dress in a modern size 8. Not happening. Not in my price range, anyways.
Fifty-two Skadoo is one of my new favorite online shops, featuring the finest in vintage reproductions. They carry my tippy top fave line, Stop Staring!, and comission their own original work.
They have Stop Staring! staples like this 40’s chic daysuit. Something I really like about Stop Staring! is their fabric. They use a lot of stretch bengaline, which really hugs …read more

Alicia Estrada, head designer and founder of the Stop Staring! clothing line, began sewing as a teenager. With the help of her supportive family, Estrada has turned her hobby into an extremely successful business. She takes her design inspiration from classic couture, favorite films, and the inherent beauty of the female form.
Stop Staring! is a line dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind vintage designer reproductions. The line mainly focuses on dresses, many of which are made to flatter less than perfect figures (and whose isn’t?), and are available in a large range of sizes.
I discovered the line last year, when looking high …read more

It’s no surprise that celebs like Paris Hilton and Kim K are wearing bright and fabulous clothing during the Spring season. But, what specific colors should we wear to look as luxurious and fabulous as they do?
Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered! Check out this red Ava dress from Stop Staring! that Kim Kardashian was wearing a few weeks ago. It has a perfect celebrity look, and is luxurious to boot.  It may even fit in your budget, it is only $99 at their website. You’ll need to run out and buy the little belt yourself, but that’s what makes …read more

I think I found something! Now, be open-minded, because it isn’t exactly “formal”, but neither is Jane’s wedding. This is my first pick of what I might wear to this informal formal event:
It’s more of a cocktail dress than a daytime dress, but I think it strikes the right balance between formal and not, and the pale pink has the double appeal of making it a little more appropriate for daytime, and also totally goes with the hot pink tones of Jane’s wedding colors without being too matchy. 
I love the retro appeal of the jaquard bengaline stretch fabric contrasted with …read more