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Merry Christmas!
Wishing all my friends and family a very Merry Christmas! xoxo,Amanda Lee
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Happy New Year!
Wishing everyone a wonderful new year! I have to say that 2012 was a good year for me, but I have a feeling 2013 will be an even better one. I'm not making any specific resolutions, but I am changing...
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Best Beauty Finds of 2012
I thought it would be fun to do a recap of my top five favorite beauty finds of 2012. We all know how much I enjoy trying new products (incidentally, this year I am going to be using up and/or swapping...
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The Hotel Congress Incident
Two weekends ago, I attended Tucson's Dillinger Days with my friends Veronica, Lana, and Doug. The event, known as the "Hotel Congress Incident," is one we like to go to—the Congress is always a treat...
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Miss February
This month, I am the featured model at World Fashion Media News, an online magazine devoted to fashion and modeling. I was pleased as punch to receive the invitation to be Miss February! I'll be...
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Hello Valentine!
Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day! This year, Doug Monce and I put together an aeronautical-themed shoot, inspired by a WWII pinup I came across some time ago. I'm wearing a pair of 1940s cream...
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Wild Blue Yonder
The fabulous Naomi of Arthelia's Attic sent me one of her classic snoods in the newest color available--bright royal blue. As always, her snoods are well made and the perfect finishing touch to a...
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Space Age Style
Has it really been almost a month since I last posted? I promise you, dear readers, that I have not abandoned this blog intentionally! It seems that lately my schedule is jam-packed with things to do,...
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The Ticket to Fashion Paradise
I recently had the opportunity to wear another of NudeeDudee's divine ready-to-wear creations, a 1940s-style sundress, for a photo shoot.Perfect for warm weather, this dress incorporates some very...
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Looking Shipshape with NudeeDudee and Arthelia's Attic
Kim of NudeeDudee sent me another of her charming 1940s sundresses to model, and this one is a summery dream! Crisp seersucker printed with kelly green and white stripes and blue, pink, and white...
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Victory Vogue with The Black Pinafore
I recently had the opportunity to work with a new designer whose creations I have admired for ages. The Black Pinafore is an Italian seamstress who makes wonderful custom outfits, and she has a...
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Goldenrod Summer Style
The second dress from The Black Pinafore is made out of a lovely goldenrod yellow cotton decorated with soft white and brown blooms. Debora used the same Du Barry pattern as the "Victory" dress, and...
View ArticleHow to Exercise the Motion Pinup Way
After far too long a delay, Doug Monce of Atomic Age Pictures and I teamed up for another "Motion Pinup!"Today's video covers the topic of exercise with a how-to guide about the latest fitness trend....
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Polka Dots and Sunbeams
When I saw how much time had passed since my last entry, I was quite surprised! Where does the time go, and how does it fly so fast?Today I have a bit of a sneak preview of my latest collaboration with...
View ArticleJust Right for Every Occasion--The Rockaway Bathing Suit by Jitterbuggin
Jitterbuggin's Rockaway bathing suit is definitely a must-have for summer--the wonderfully kitschy lobster print, so reminiscent of a 1940s Catalina bathing suit, is a design that can go anywhere!...
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Get Noticed in a Novelty Print--Jitterbuggin's Rockaway
When I first saw the Rockaway bathing suit, I was positively delighted with the whimsical lobster print. In fact, I am hard-pressed to think of a more fun novelty print for a swimsuit. So of course, I...
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The Primrose Peasant Dress and Purse
Finally, I have full-length photos of my latest collaboration with the amazing Debora of TheBlackPinafore!This creation is a classic peasant dress, made from a delightful rayon with the most luxurious...
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Sneak Peek of The After Dinner Mint Dress
When Gertie listed this mint green bow print fabric in her shop, I wasted no time snapping a few yards up! I immediately started picturing what project would be best suited for it—perhaps a forties...
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One Mint Julep
Given the sweltering heat and humidity that Doug Monce and I endured at our shoot yesterday, I think a mint julep might have been wonderfully refreshing! Luckily, the sweet n' minty 1940s frock that...
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The Diner Girl
I am very excited to announce that my image is now gracing the side of the 5 & Diner food truck! The photo was taken by Doug Monce of Atomic Age pictures and the pose/design was inspired by WWII...
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Pinks and Greens
I have been slowly building a collection of cheesecake military uniforms, and for this year's Rockabilly Rules event, I decided it was high time I joined the Army Air Corps. Vee Vin Tage made my 'pinks...
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Tempting Topper
I recently collaborated with Naomi of Arthelia's Attic on a sweet crocheted purse and turban set that will be listed shortly in her Etsy shop. Naomi makes top-notch snoods (the very best, in my...
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Conversation Sweetheart
Well, I certainly took a long vacation from my blog! I am back now though, with an exciting new ensemble to share with you!Some time ago I talked with Vee Vin Tage about creating a custom 1940s bra...
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A Night in the 40s with The Black Pinafore
This past Saturday was the annual "A Night in the 40s" dance held at the CAF Museum out at Falcon Field. This USO-styled event is always a grand time, and this year I asked Debora of The Black...
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Senorita Sundress
Sometime last year I stumbled upon a set of fantastic red wooden sombrero buttons on their original 1940s cards. I snapped them up and immediately began envisioning the perfect dress to show them off...
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