Thanks to the generosity of MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris, I received two comp tickets to see the show which featured the legendary Dita Von Teese.  A limited time engagement with this Las Vegas favorite show, I got to see Dita on her final night, and it was a dream come true. Obviously, I had to wear something special just for her. And I chose to go with a sexy, retro look. Immediately I knew this pencil skirt and my animal print platform shoes would work. But I needed the right blouse, so I went to bebe.

Are you understanding the fashion math presented here? Here’s how it works:

Pencil Skirt + Animal Print Platforms + Anything from bebe = Sexy Retro

So the next time you’re wanting to do a sexy retro look, remember that formula.

The Details:

The modern-day gold tone pinhead studs and grommets balance out the retro pleats and ruffles of this silk blouse.

A single ruffle adds depth to a simple black pencil skirt.

Basic accessories keep the outfit from looking like a costume. The belt and clutch are re-styled pieces. The belt originally had a silver buckle, which I painted black, and the clutch originally had a shoulder strap, which I cut off and then used a Sharpie marker to paint the area where I’d removed the strap.

The Outfit:

Blouse:
bebe

Belt:
H&M

Skirt:
Nicole Miller (purchased at ShopGoodwill.com for under $20)

Shoes:
Aldo

Nothing makes you stand out in the crowd like a pair of hot pink boots. I get lots of “oohs” and “ahhs” when I wear these to the office. I Twitpic’d these boots, too, and got lots of responses on Twitter. I found them at a thrift store here in Vegas. They’re by Aldo and I paid only $12 for them. The silk blazer is also a thrift store find. I think hot pink is a great transition color to take me from winter to spring, and as you can see by my blog header, it’s obviously my favorite color!

The Details:

Pink Head Hello Kitty ring                                Vintage 80s silk blazer. Love the stripes! 
from Tarina Tarantino

I’m pretty sure I’ll keep these boots forever!

The Outfit:

Blazer:
Vintage Diane von Fursternberg

Dress:
H&M

Shoes:
Aldo

I wore this outfit to the UKLV Monte Carlo or Bust event, which I was invited to by my good friend Sam, a fellow fashionista and one of the entrepreneurs behind Vegas Rock Dog. The event included the Vintage Vegas Show with Zowie Bowie and an after-party.

UKLV is a wonderful Las Vegas-based social organization which basically brings a little bit of Britain to Las Vegas. I felt so honored to be a part of the festivities, I HAD to dress up and make a good impression. It must have worked, because the usher upgraded our seats for the show to the SECOND ROW!

I got the dress on sale at Dillards.com for about half the original price. The beaded bag was a holiday gift from a few years back and the peacock feather headband was purchased in-store at Aldo where I also got my shoes. The next UKLV event is a holiday party at the Luxor, and I’m already planning a dazzling outfit for that one, too!

The Details:

Looped, beaded black evening bag and peacock headband. 
           

Killer leopard print platforms.

The Outfit:

Dress:
Calvin Klein

Handbag:
La Regale

Shoes:
Aldo

I am so in love with American Apparel jersey dresses. They’re so comfy but also sexy. I normally wear this one around the house, but styled right, I can also wear it to the office. For those of you with a special someone at home, don’t fall into an unattractive, at-home attire rut of sweat pants and oversize t-shirts. Try wearing jersey dresses when relaxing at home. They’re flattering and flirtatious. Your significant other will thank you for donning something sexier than sweat pants.

Black Shirt:
SLB

Dress:
American Apparel 
(Purchased at an American Apparel rummage sale for a mere $12!)

Shoes:
Aldo

One of my favorite Fall 2009 shoe trends is studs. Studded shoes are on the market now, so I figure why wait until fall? I got these in-store at Aldo for only $59.99. Score!

Tip: When wearing studded shoes, keep your outfit simple and sleek. You may be tempted to rock out and pair your studded shoes with a studded belt or some other rocker chic accessories, but unless you want to end up looking like a 13-year-old walking out of Hot Topic, I recommend a more sophisticated style.

Dress:

Zara

Shoes:

Aldo