I’m sure some of you are wondering how it is that I can go from wearing faux fur one week and now to a little rayon dress? Well, that’s just the way autumn in beautiful sunny Queensland is; a few chilly days but lots of hot ones too. This week has felt like summer all over again and there’s no complaints here! On the contrary, it meant I could take this fantastic tiki novelty print for a spin and dress like a tourist visiting 1940s Hawaii.
These days they don’t quite make novelty prints like they used to, but one brand that has brought back the charming novelty prints that the 40s did so well is Loco Lindo. Novelty prints played a starring role in 40s fashion for the instant cheer they added to outfits in times of austerity and it’s easy to see how – especially if the print features beautiful hula girls and pineapples!
Loco Lindo are a California based company who specialise in reproducing vintage designs from the 1920s to the 1950s. All of their gorgeous pieces are created in California using French rayon crepe, featuring elegant florals and fun quirky novelty prints. Much as the designs of Loco Lindo are inspired by the past, their focus has been to create high quality vintage reproductions for every day wear.
I am wearing the aptly named Pineapple Princess dress which is a fun flirty wrap style that is part of Loco Lindo’s very extensive 1940s range. This is the ultimate summer dress – perfect to wear to the tiki bar or to the beach if you’re lucky enough to get a tropical getaway! The design features a tie on the inside to keep the dress in place and is secured by a second tie on the outside. I can see how this style would go really well worn over a swimsuit too as it is so easy to put on and take off – I know that it will be a perfect addition to my holiday wardrobe!
In honour of Memorial Day in the US, Loco Lindo currently have 25% off all regular priced items until the 19th, and this of course includes the Pineapple Princess in a variety of colour ways- along with a huge range of gorgeous 20s, 30s, 40s & 50s designs!
Wearing:
Pineapple Princess dress – courtesy of Loco Lindo
Daisy Jean Floral Designs hair flowers
Miss L Fire ‘Lovestruck’ heels
Such a beautiful, cheery dress. You look absolutely stunning in it. 🙂
You have made my day with this post! Just when I was miserably pining for the bracing cool weather of Melbourne and Hobart, you have reminded me to be grateful for the lovely days we have in Brisbane during Autumn and Winter, and the fact that the weather allows us such variety in outfit selection. And best of all, I have learned of a new vintage reproduction clothing brand! I have just checked out their website and am so excited to see them make a 1920s style drop-waist dress. Thank you!
Ooh, they do palazzo pants. Excellent!
What a gorgeous dress on you, I love the print and the style! I’ll have to check out this company for myself now! 🙂
Pineapples and frills, what more could you want?! You look gorgeous in it, I love the flower wreath you’ve accessorised it with. What a lucky thing to have a heatwave too, I wouldn’t mind one of those!! x
Such a fun look! I love this cute, flirty little dress on you, and the flowers are a great compliment to the pineapple print. If a pina colada were a person, you’d be it. 😉
Well this is one of the most fun little dresses I’ve seen in awhile! So tropical and bright. I love the lei you wore with it, too – TAKE ME TO VACATION!!
Beautiful dress!
It is actually during the seasons other than Summer that Queensland puts on its best showing.
You are vision of non-Summer Queensland loveliness that demonstrates wonderfully how you can work and adapt to your climate.
I LOVE the dress and I love the summery feeling of freedom that it delivers.
Thank you yet again for the inspiration.