Life Lately AKA My Life the Clusterf*%K

I've been MIA on here for a hot minute, but I'm BACK! Sort of :) I'm currently rotating between three jobs and my ability to document my latest collection add-ons and fun new-to-me buys have been pushed to the back burner.
I'm one of those people who NEVER relaxes. I don't know what that word means. Whenever I'm told to relax I get even more stressed out, which negates the purpose entirely. This is why I decided to add another job, at a beauty store, to my plate and luckily all has gone well (knock on wood!). Anywho, I've been de-stressing by doing a little closet organization (again) and trying to take pictures as I go.

Bustier: Vintage Late 1950's Circle Stick by "Hollywood Vassarette"
Earrings: Dali Evil Eye Inspired by "The Pink Collar Life"

I was really inspired by these new Evil Eye earrings and I really wanted to display them with my new-to-me Circle Stitch bustier that I scored on Ebay.

Dress: The Gilda Dress by "Collectif Clothing"

Okay you guys, so as a side note, "Gilda" and Rita Hayworth have been my two MOST CHERISHED things since I was little. Hence the reason why I'm a redhead. When I found this STUNNING dress online, and on sale to boot, I had to snatch it up! It's hard not to feel like a film Noir siren in this!

Bustier: Same as from first photo
Pants: The Doris Pants by "Pinup Girl Clothing"

Notice a theme here? It's no secret that I LIVE in Black. Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer! This is my Madonna inspired power outfit, if you please.

Bathroom Decor

I have these who Pink Metal shelves in my bathroom that I've been accumulating things on for the past few months. I found an old Curling iron, a lovely Pink 1960's "Campus Cutie" toy and my favorite magnet by "You Were Swell" on Etsy. It's nice being able to see things so simple, yet inspiring every morning :)

Hopefully I can keep a healthy stream of post coming from now on, but, as we all know, sometimes life gets a little ahead of us :)

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