Glamour Girls Guide to Online Shopping

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Ok, Online shopping opens up a whole new world to Glamour Girls everywhere. It’s not my favorite–I need to see how things fit before I buy–but you can’t beat the convenience of lying in bed in your pajamas and ordering a spectacular pair of shoes to your doorstep. I, of course, love all things vintage and retro, so here’s my list of favorite online shopping:
Trashy Diva
My favorite shop of all time is located in New Orleans and since I no longer live there, I get my fix by visiting their website. I have spent so much time trying on their different styles of dresses that I know why looks good on me and I know the prints and fabrics. I LOVE their silks and velvets–they are incomparable. And the halter Trixie style in silk–I own several of them and they look great on everyone. Candace Gwynn is a genius at designing retro dresses for modern women to flatter many different body types. My all time favorite purchase from there: my black and ivory silk velvet Garbo coat. A showstopper piece that is comfortable, glamorous, and stunning all at the same time!

My other favorite shop for buying retro style clothing online is Pinup Girl Clothing. I have loved everything I have bought–especially their retro swimsuits which ooze glamour. They are always coming out with new styles, and they carry my favorite line of handbags: Lux Deville.

Marci Darling

I lie here on my pink puffy bed in my pink silky pajamas, or pink flannel depending on my mood (the only thing you can bank on is that there will be chocolate smeared somewhere on my attire), with my pink feathered pen, writing my most delicious daydreams. Funny? Sometimes. Scandalous? Hopefully. Inspiring? Perhaps. Full of love? Always.

Welcome to my World.

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