Trashy Diva!

Trashy Diva
This store could have been named for the ultimate trashy diva–me!
Incredible retro designs in gorgeous fabrics cut for today’s bodies—I have an entire collection of stunning dresses, skirts, silk slips, velvet coats, shoes, jewels…you get the picture. Love the ultra sparkly brooches and necklaces, and most glamorous vintage purses!! And of course stunning flowers for your hair! They always play glamorous old music for your shopping pleasure and to get you in the mood for their vintage designs. Their designer, Candace Gwynn, is a genius! Her dress designs somehow manage to flatter my gi-normous tatas and my girlfriend’s small B tata’s at the same time! They look amazing on every body type! And the silks!! So luxurious!! And my all-time favorite purchase at Trashy Diva? The stunning and endlessly glamorous Garbo coat. A gorgeous design in luxe black and ivory silk velvet—I get so many comments when I wear it. It keeps you warm, frames your face, and makes you look like you’re about to go have cocktails at Ciro’s with Garbo and Joan Crawford!!
This is me wearing the Garbo coat at my nephew’s wedding at a ski resort in Utah!
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