This week’s outfit of the week steps away from our usual dress obsession and is inspired by the 1950s Teddy Girls.

This tomboy look grew from a rebellion against post war austerity and was influenced by Edwardian fashion.  The girls who dressed this way looked quite shocking stood next to the feminine silhouette that was in fashion at the time.  We just think they looked damn cool.

We’ve recreated the look with a modern twist.  Team our Hell Bunny Ronnie capri pants with the Banned twist and shake top.  This cute light knit is perfect for autumn and will add that edge of working style to your wardrobe.

You know what makes a vintage inspired look really work?  It’s that mix and match of old and new.  Hit the op-shops to find that perfect vintage blazer and your look is complete.

Head over to Miss Victory Violet’s blog for some hair inspiration to make sure you’re dressed from head to toe.

 

 

First published March 2017

Many of your will be planning your trip to Beach Hop – or more importantly – planning your outfits!

Two Lippy Ladies will be at Beach Hop Vintage Market but if you don’t want to leave your outfit to chance – the best thing to do is to order now.  Remember Two Lippy Ladies have free shipping around New Zealand and no fuss returns so there is really nothing stopping you.

We have put together the perfect Beach Hop ensemble just for you.

 

First up we have the stunning Hell Bunny May Day.  A gorgeous cotton halter neck dress with a full circle skirt that will have you spinning around Whangamata.  Don’t like halter necks?  No problem – just sew those straps down.  Easy peasy.

Hell Bunny May Day

Were you aware that Two Lippy Ladies sell the fluffiest, most beautiful petticoats on the market?  Well we do, and we have one that matches the Hell Bunny May Day perfectly.

The circus petticoat has a trim in jade, purple, yellow and bright pink – just like the flowers in the May Day dress.  It’s a match made in rock ‘n’ roll heaven.

Two Lippy Ladies circus petticoat detail

And if you are hopping around beach hop you are going to need a bag to put all your necessities (shopping) in.  Sun Jellies have the perfect tote – in the perfect shade of pink to go with your outfit.  The Rosa Fiesta shopper is fabulous – and made for the beach.

Sun Jellies Rosa fiesta shopper

And just in case you are worried that your outfit is a little too sweet – why not add a Vixen by Micheline Pitt Blood of my Enemies pin – just for a little hint of the not so sweet.

Blood of my enemies pin

So there you are!  All set and ready to hop.  We look forward to seeing you there – make sure you come and say hello!

 

 

First published March 2017

We’ve just had a huge drop of new season Hell Bunny as well as all your old Hell Bunny favourites.  So of course Hell Bunny is going to feature heavily in this week’s super zesty outfit of the week!

The Hell Bunny Ronnie capris should be a staple of every vintage inspired wardrobe.  Such a versatile, flattering capri.  They can be teamed with all your cute tops and tees.  They look sweet with your favourite flats or dressed up with some cute heels.

We have teamed our capris this week with the brand new lemonade top.  This top is peasant style in cotton – perfect for this summer heat.  The print is really gorgeous, featuring bright yellow lemons, green leaves and white lemon blossoms on a black background.  The same print is also available in a stunning dress.

Hell Bunny lemonade top

And of course you can’t just stop there.  You need to add accessories!   A vintage inspired wardrobe is all about bringing the whole outfit together with cute matching jewellery and bags.  We have no shortage of bright and fruity accessories at Two Lippy Ladies.  The latest Bok Bok B’Gerk collection features a whole range of fruits and fabulousness.  Of course the perfect thing for this outfit are the lemon earrings.  We also have adorable lemon cardie-clips and brooches.

Bok Bok B’Gerk lemon earrings

 

And finally you need a bag.  At this time of year you will be outdoors a lot.  Whether it be the farmers market, beach, pool or just a saunter around the town – you simply must get yourself a Sun Jellies retro basket.  They come in a riot of bright and cheerful colours.  With this outfit you really can’t go past yellow.  Failing that – why not try black?

Sun Jellies retro basket in yellow

 

So there you have it – a super cheerful outfit of the week!  Have fun ladies…

 

~Natalie

First published December 2016 

And what have we matched with this pretty chocolate dress?  Why gold of course – in my humble opinion – gold goes with everything always.  Lippy Karla has to step in from time to time to prevent me from making Two Lippy Ladies look like a gold emporium.

Pictured with the chocolate Lucy dress is the stunning Hell Bunny belt which is a perfect match.  In a sparkly stretch fabric with gold toned findings they are blinging perfect.

But wait.  This spring has given us the most insanely changeable weather.  One minute beautiful sunshine – then next thing you know we are digging out the cardigans.  Well as usual, we have you covered.  We have these fun Banned Apparel cropped cardigans in black with gold lame.  So pretty!

 

It has been a very exciting week at Two Lippy Ladies with so many new arrivals.  We could not be happier than to welcome back our old friends Sugar and Vice to Two Lippy Ladies.

Sugar and Vice have been making their unique and eye-catching jewellery since 2009.

Their designs are always substantial, always original and always incredibly well made.  The perfect match to our outfit of the week this week are these insanely huge, beautifully gold, mirror bamboo earrings.

So this week we want you to get yourself some fair trade, Holi Boli goodness and match it with gold, gold and more gold!

 

~ Natalie

First published October 2016

We have been fangirls of Micheline Pitt via the wonderful world of Instagram for some years. When she announced in April that she was launching her own label we fell over ourselves to become retailers. Waiting as the collection went from sketches to actual clothing has had us on the edge of our seats with excitement. The arrival of our box of beautiful t-shirts and pins this week was met with actual screams, and possibly a small happy dance.

For a video review of the Sun Jellies range check out Pixie’s Picks here.

Shop the entire range here.

There is no excuse – get your jelly on!

Georgina says “I want to create more and more awesome and daring designs and not put a limit on what plus size women should wear. We want options and I want to provide them.” Georgina, we cannot wait to see what you and Lady Voluptuous come up with next!

You can find our range of Lady Voluptuous dresses here. Which is your favourite?