A while ago my mom and I were shopping at HomeGoods, a discount homeware store...
She immediately spotted a ceramic chicken figure and said to me, "You should get the chicken because you're a chicken!"
I was a little dumbfounded by this. "What do you mean, I'm a chicken?!" I asked a little incredulously but mostly highly amused. She explained to me I'm a chicken because my Chinese zodiac sign is a chicken. She was talking about the rooster. Ever since that day I've had an affinity for chickens. Not only does the story make me smile every time I think on it but I also love the way the word sounds.. Chicken! And so, when I saw that Trashy Diva recently came out with a chicken print I knew I had to have it! Yay Chickens!
I won't lie. This print could have been any combination of colors or any style of illustration and I would have bought it. It is a huge bonus that this print just happens to be one of the prettiest prints by Trashy Diva I've ever seen! I love the rich vibrant colors. It's comprised of a gorgeous turquoise background with highly stylized multicolored roosters in red, green, and white! Now here is a reproduction novelty print done right! It looks amazingly authentic with a huge 1940's feel to it. I love how it is colorful and bright, yet not too juvenile nor glaringly blinding as far as bright colors go. As gorgeous from afar as it is up close, I swoon at the sight of it!
And so, because I'm so crazy for this print I had to order it in not just one but two dresses! I knew right away looking at Trashy Diva's selections that the 1940's and the Sweetie cuts were my favorite in this print.
The 1940's cut, in my mind, is one of Trashy Diva's most iconic and quintessential cuts! It is for sure one of my favorites and go tos in Trashy Diva. I love the classic yet simple and flattering shape of this dress as well as the amazing attention to detail in all the tiny little gathers at the shoulders and under the bust. The waist is banded and lined to allow for a fitted nipped in look. The dress has a low v-neck back zip with two hook and eyes to ensure underthings remain concealed. The skirt has a classic a-line shape to it which without having too much volume, remaining true to the 1940's silhouette, has amazing flow.
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| Trashy Diva 1940's dress in Ruffled Feathers- Front View |
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| Trashy Diva 1940's dress in Ruffled Feathers- Front View |
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| Trashy Diva 1940's dress in Ruffled Feathers- Side View |
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| Trashy Diva 1940's dress in Ruffled Feathers- Back View |
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| Trashy Diva 1940's dress in Ruffled Feathers- Close Up |
The second dress I chose in this print was the Sweetie dress. The Sweetie is a classic 1940's style shirt waist dress. I adore the red contrasting fully functioning buttons along the front as well as the contrasting buttons at the two front pockets. The detachable belt give it a very finished look. This dress features a slightly a-line (though much slimmer) skirt than the 1940's dress. It also has a wide collar, gathers below the shoulders in the front and back, and has ever so slightly puffed sleeves. For convince, this dress also has a side zip in addition to the front buttons for ease of getting it on and off. With this one, I played around a bit with ways to wear it. Below I changed out the belt to see how it would look with a contrasting red belt, and I also tried it with a cardigan and hat... a perfect outfit I think, for if I ever take that fantasy trip to Cuba now that people from the United States are allowed to travel there! :)
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| Trashy Diva Sweetie dress in Ruffled Feathers- Front View |
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| Trashy Diva Sweetie dress in Ruffled Feathers- Side View |
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| Trashy Diva Sweetie dress in Ruffled Feathers- Back View |
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| Trashy Diva Sweetie dress in Ruffled Feathers with red contrasting belt- Front View |
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| Trashy Diva Sweetie dress in Ruffled Feathers- Front View |
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| Trashy Diva Sweetie dress in Ruffled Feathers- Close Up |
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| Trashy Diva Ruffled Feathers- Close Up |
Super cute dresses! I think I like the second one better. And guess what! I have a chicken and rooster print dress from hey day vintage that Im posting soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Katherine! I really appreciate hearing that as at first I was just a little on the fence about keeping the second one. It is such a fun cut though and different enough from the first one to warrant keeping both (in my mind anyway ;) ). And that's such a fantastic and fun coincidence about your chicken dress too! I love it and love seeing how you styled it! That chicken brooch you paired with it is amazing too! I want one! :D <3
DeleteWow, they are both great on you! I like the 1940's the best, and am thinking of getting it myself, in this print. I love the buttons on the sweetie, but for me, the sweeties doen't work. I love it on other people though!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bristol! You should totally get this 1940's dress! The colors and print would look so cute on you and I know you will add some killer accessories to it! :D The Sweeties with the contrasting buttons are my favorite! Plus, I love having a modest top dress to wear on days I'm feeling more casual! :)
DeleteOh my what a print, very different with the chicken over it! Love how you styled this dress with the red cardigan and hat! xo
ReplyDelete<3 Thank you Camilla! I am in love with this print! It is so fun and so pretty! :D
DeleteThis print is too cute!!!! Both dresses look amazing on you x
ReplyDelete<3 Thank you Kayla! :D
DeleteWhat an awesome novelty print. The marriage of cute + chic here is sensational!
ReplyDeleteI love the story of how you came to have a fondness for chicken and rooster print/themed items. Aww! :)
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DeleteOh my goodness, the perfect dress for a potential Cuba trip indeed! The more I see this print on you TD ladies the more I realize I NEED this print in some form!! XO
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I hope you will pick something up in this print Lauren! It is such a gorgeous and fun print! <3
DeleteI am absolutely determined to own the sweetie version of this print before the year is out - probably my favorite Trashy Diva print since the coral print! Also, I really love the photos of your cats above the mantle piece, I am thinking of doing something similar as my cats do own the house after all ;)
ReplyDeleteI hope you get it Harlow! The Sweetie would look absolutely fantastic on you! And you totally should get the photos of your cats up! After all, they are members of the family. I was just telling my husband we should go in soon with our two newest additions. One of our cats, Wolfgang we've had for over 4 years and I tell my husband he feels left out since he still hasn't had his picture taken yet! :p
DeleteThat print does look incredibly authentic, I must say! What a smashing fabric. x
ReplyDelete<3 I totally feel the same way! Thank you Porcelina!
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