This week's Fashion Picks!

Kookie LaLa Boutique is here to cater to ALL your fashion needs…

Kookie LaLa Boutique are is here to aid you with the right dresses, with styles that have been worn by many females decades before you even knew the benefits of a strapless bra!

Kookie LaLa Boutique not only wants to provide a wonderful service where you can wear our clothes with fashion confidence but our Kookie connoisseurs are here to let you know what’s IN and what’s certainly OUT! Now, we adore clothes from the past but we are in the know with all the modern looks, designs and what the underground fashion world is whispering about. Kookie LaLa Boutique is here to shout loud and proud to our exclusive Lalites fashion secrets and to expose historical info that has inspired mainstream designers of today. To stay up to date and to receive your weekly scoop on the fashion world we are able to email, facebook, blog, blog, blog just for you.

Our Kookie LaLa Boutique fashionistas are avid fans of other retailers whether they’re high street or designer. We also collaborate with distinguished and innovative designers that are providing ideal clothing for women no matter the occasion. Today we are teaming our extravagant dresses Art Deco vintage jewellery from Vanessa Cozens who showcases the highest quality of Monet & Weiss, Lisner and Kramer costume jewellery to name a few, as well as high street stores such as Miss Selfridge, River Island, Aldo and even Bloomingdales.

       Black lace prom dress

Price: £9.99

Modern Size: UK 10

Brand: Select  

1950'S style black lace prom dress with a ruched bodice and full circle skirt. Fully lined. 

Comes in excellent pre-loved condition. 

Our model Danielle is 5'6" and a size 8-10 

As t’is the season to be jolly, t’is the most ideal time to dazzle the night away. Kookie La La Boutique’s very own Press Princess – yes moi, has been running around during the Christmas craze selecting items that can collaborate with some of our beloved styles. We’ve climbed, nudged, typed and clicked to bring to you an outfit that will have your prince charming flying off his horse – so hold tight ladies Kookie LaLa Boutique is at your service.

Christmas is all about sparkle, now I don’t mean hazardous flashing Santa earrings, I’m talking about elegant ‘Bling’ that can go a long way and in our case has come from a long way.

Here Kookie LaLa Boutique presents to you:

D'orlan floral starburst brooch £20.00

These two are bound to give your outfit the ultimate DRESS FACTOR as they compliment each other and create an air of elegance and glamour.

SHOES!

Black peep toe sling back court shoes

River Island

Reach new style heights in these black peep toe sling back court shoes with snake skin heel detail, heel height 14.5cm. Your ultimate LBD (little black dress) with sparkling rhinestone jewellery and high heels is all a girl needs to create the WOW factor at any party.

Black Peep toe sling back court shoe

Price: £60.00

Upper Leather, sole plastic

Product No: 609370

Available in sizes 3-8

                                                   Blackclear rhinestone choker necklace

This necklace is perfect above any LBD

Price: £15.99

1950/60's Rhinestone choker necklace with black/clear stones set in a striking diagonal pattern. 

Length (approx) 
17" (open) 

The secret about wearing something sumptuous and demure is to not over accessorise it when it has plenty of colours and textures, BUT if you’re lucky to purchase a dress that has all those characteristics minus the busy design and integrated materials you have our fabulous:

                                                             Cream A-line evening gown 

  

Price: £19.99 

Size 14

Brand: ONYX NITE 

This cream A-line evening gown has a luxurious satin feel with a panelled front and back. This dress is fully lined and a classic piece for any wardrobe. 

Our model Gayle is 5'8" and size 12-14. 

Also check out some of our other stunning vintage jewels on offer... 

                                                   Rhinestone flower brooch by VJV

Price: £10

1980's Clear rhinestone flower brooch set with a faux pearl to the centre. 

Length (approx) 
2" 

And if you have the urge to go all out and splurge!! Why not team our fabulous brooch and dress with this:

Rhinestone drop bracelet

Rhinestone drop bracelet

Price: £15.00

1950/60's Clear rhinestone bracelet. Small chaton cut stones in a circular patten divided by larger stones for that extra sparkle. 

Length (approx) 
7" (open) 

Rhinestone Drop pendant 

Price: £25.00

Beautiful 1950/60's rhinestone drop pendant includes a central cluster of rhinestones that falls elegantly upon the decolletage. Also includes double clasp for extra safety. 

Length (approx) 
16" (open) 

We say it’s either the brooch or the earrings, unless you want to give Mr T a run for his money it’s best to choose as you will make your outfit sparkle-heavy above the waistline which unbalances the look and makes it appear somewhat tacky. After all it’s you who wants to shine and not to blind your party guests!

Price: £25.00

Beautiful 1950/60's rhinestone drop pendant includes a central cluster of rhinestones that falls elegantly upon the decolletage. Also includes double clasp for extra safety. 

Length (approx) 
16" (open) 

SAVE OR SPLURGE??

Giuseppe Zanotti Crystal Platform Pumps

PRICE: GBP £933.77

Giuseppe Zanotti liberally scattered a galaxy of starry crystals over these luxe leather pumps. Pair with an LBD to let them shine.

      Leather and rhinestone upper, leather lining, leather sole. Imported.

      4 1/4" heel, 1/2" 

      Full and half sizes

     Web ID: 569895

OR

Grab yourself a steal with Dezenzo sparly heels

http://www.aldoshoes.com/uk/women/shoes/platform-heels/81844108-dezenzo/85&flagid=wglist60

DEZENZO

Price: £60.00

Description: High Heel

Material: Synthetic

Sole: Synthetic

DCS: 11-08-03

Be the star of the party with these gorgeous dress pumps featuring open toe, concealed platform design and allover animal print.

- Heel Height: 12.7cm
- Platform Height: 3.18cm

Last but definitely not least

John Charles Long Length Evening Dress

Price: £24.99

Size: UK 14 

Brand: JOHN CHARLES 

This is a classic evening dress by JOHN CHARLES. Comes in a delicious deep red floor length gown with spaghetti straps and a removable padded bust. It features slight ruching to the right side and is fully lined matching red material. 

Comes in excellent condition. 

Our model Gayle is 5'8" and size 12-14 


Match with...

 Floral Demi Parure necklace & earrings 

Price: £15.00

1970/80's Yellow and orange floral/snake chain necklace with matching gold tone clip on earrings. 

length (approx) 
16" (open) 

Apart from the amazing deals Kookie LaLa Boutique is offering during our December Madness, we love to offer our Kookie Lalites some amazingly cheap deals that collaborate with our fabulous collection. This week Press Princess has searched and found an amazing STAR BUY that every woman can only wish for after a party popping night. Here we present :

Gold rollasole

Price £8.50

Material Polyurethane (Wipe only)

Available in sizes: S, M, L

Also available in red, leopard print, and black and white

Rolling pumps with matching high heel bag.

Claim your FREE gift from Kookie LaLa Boutique!

To every fellow Fashionista out there!

Kookie LaLa Boutique is feeling uber festive and wants you and all your girls, yes ALL your girls to know that we are giving away a free dress for Christmas as we are now shipping to Canada, USA and Europe.

The office has gone wild, wondering which dress the Winner will choose?! Where will they party whilst wearing their Kookie LaLa Boutique gown?! Only ONE person is sure to WIN! So get your camera’s clicking, your USB blinking, and your best friends ‘liking’ to be up for the chance to win an exclusive Kookie LaLa Boutique dress of your choice. Alternatively you can ‘Like’ our fan page on Facebook and upload your potentially winning pic directly from your smart phone. It’s that easy!

                                                              Ready for my close up!

If you’re the type of girl who see’s Christmas day as a chance to house hop and fill up your tummy like Santa’s grotto, then what could possibly help your munchies mission other than an ultra glam dress to facilitate your need for second helpings? Or a delicious doggy bag to take home?

Now that we're all dressed up, maybe they won't realise we forgot dinner!

Maybe your on the other side of the spectrum, with one hand stuck up a turkey’s rear end, and a glass of sherry in the other – well that’s usually me, but why not get it all done looking fabulous? I always do! I challenge another 20 girls to send in their picture and I’ll upload a pic of myself doing my duties in the most domestic goddess manner EVER!

   Believe it or not even she's burnt dinner before!

There are lots of different designs to choose from on our website, with dresses starting from £9.99 it's more of a steal than a bargain!! So if you’re not a believer of the winning streak or couldn’t care less about Christmas characters and Xmas extravaganzas, there’s plenty on offer for every occasion with dresses as low as £30 or less!

Actress Carole Lombard looking effortlessly elegant - why not try posing like her? She's got the look!

Kookie LaLa Boutique is welcoming the festive season by offering you this wonderful gift, now everyone knows that Santa only distributes lavish gifts to those who deserve them the most, so we're doing one better than good old Santa. Kookie LaLa Boutique is asking you to be a brave little girl for Santa and upload those hot shots to win an even hotter dress to take the HOTTEST pic and ultimately win the most excellent prize by being featured on our official Kookie LaLa Boutique site and our Facebook page in your dress.

                                             
                                                Maximise your look - maximise your chances!

With our amazing competition where one of our fabulous Kookie Lalites can really rock some Vintage or dine in a designer dress, all you have to do is enter “The Dress-Factor” on our Facebook page and get all your mates to vote, vote, vote by pressing the ‘LIKE’ button.

Get all your girls in the pic, just don't forget to tell us which one is you!

Don’t miss out on the chance to win a free prezzy and have that extra item ready or wrapped back up and placed perfectly under the tree to create that festive feeling. We want you to have the happiest Christmas EVER, love

About Kookie LaLa Boutique:


Kookie LaLa Boutique is a brand new online fashion store specialising in vintage, pre-loved and vintage inspired dresses from the 1920's to modern day.

Kookie LaLa Boutique also offers genuine vintage jewellery and designer boutique t-shirts made of high quality cotton.

Have a party or event to attend? You can easily hire a dress from Kookie LaLa Boutique.

Need some extra cash or some space in your closet? Why don't you submit them to the Kookie LaLa Boutique Dress Agency?
We will upload and market your dress on our website and sell on your behalf giving you all the earnings your dress makes, less a small commission for our service.

For more information, check out www.kookielala.com 

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My Week with Marilyn Day 5: Adultress or Adult-Dressed?

Written by:

Press Princess

Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe, better known for playing the dumb blonde and exhibitor of all things glam, had a meek and sentimental side that was often misunderstood. Married and divorced three times, Monroe seemed much of a hopeless romantic. Finding herself in love with three different kinds of men, Monroe’s marriages never seemed to work resulting in a periodic 7-8 years gap between each divorce. Monroe often found herself moving in and out of men’s homes, with a permissive attitude towards love and relationships. The iconic movie star had the tendency to date producers and their friends, and at times was thought of as a prostitute.

Monroe’s sexual conduct was radical for the 1950’s and won her millions of fans which is still growing today, but due to her controversial nature not everyone held her in high esteem. Often criticised for poor acting and lack of convincing facial expressions, Monroe continued to hold onto the reigning title as the Queen of Hollywood. Always willing to portray her infamous ‘blowing skirt’ scene Monroe was very much the tasty temptation men were looking for.

Marilyn enjoys breakfast in bed!

The debate is still open and forces people to wonder if she were a woman seeking attention from men due to the lack of a father figure in her life? Or did she use her womanhood to manipulate and tempt men to feed her ego? As a child Norma Jeane was abused and suffered ample amount of neglect, but as an adult Marilyn Monroe was the heroic advocate she always wanted to be. Through clothes and make up, Norma was able to transform herself into a character that she also admired but never truly knew. Character traits which became apparent in Monroe’s late life grew notorious for the termination of her failed relationships. Which brings us to the questions; was Marilyn an actual adulteress and a woman on the verge of sexual exploitation? Or was she just a woman that played up to her alter ego and dressed sexily to push boundaries in order to grab mainstream attention?

"People had a habit of looking at me as if I were some kind of mirror instead of a person. They didn't see me, they saw their own lewd thoughts, then they white-masked themselves by calling me the lewd one." - Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn the showgirl

"I'm a failure as a woman. My men expect so much of me, because of the image they've made of me — and that I've made of myself — as a sex symbol. They expect bells to ring and whistles to whistle, but my anatomy is the same as any other woman's and I can't live up to it." - Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe & James Dean

                                                       

  

Married to her first husband Jim Dougherty, Monroe's talents were discovered by Army photographer David Conover for his photo shoot on women working during the war. In search for a woman to boost the morale of the boys overseas, Monroe, formerly known as Norma Jeane at the time struck luck when she had her spare sweater handy at work and took stunning shots which lead to her first magazine cover. Once she discovered that modelling was her thing, she grabbed it with both hands as she finally felt like she belonged somewhere. Posing as a model opened up a world of opportunities for Monroe where her female body could be a sexual representation commanding control, manipulation and bring forth attention and reactions that would completely change her life –as long as she dressed it well.

"Being a sex symbol is a heavy load to carry, especially when one is tired, hurt and bewildered." - Marilyn Monroe

Monroe's second marriage was to Joe Dimaggio an athlete who notoriously was violent to her during their marriage. Dimaggio and Monroe publicly argued soon after her filming her iconic ‘skirt blowing’ scene. 

Marilyn's famous "skirt blowing" scene

In the film The Seven Year Itch  Monroe and Dimaggio consistently battled against his idealism of a demure housewife  and Monroe’s idea of being a career woman lead to the bitter end of their marriage. They were divorced 274 days after their wedding.

Marilyn & third husband, Arthur Miller

                                                    

"Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn't that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you." - Marilyn Monroe

"I have too many fantasies to be a housewife. I guess I am a fantasy." - Marilyn Monroe

Norma Jeane as a plain face teenager who later transformed into the sultry Marilyn Monroe

Monroe went on to marrying playwright Arthur Miller where she got pregnant and endured speculation as to who she got pregnant for. Since this time Monroe was linked to various men including President John F, Kennedy where she made her last public appearance singing Happy Birthday, Mr President. The dress that she wore to the event, specially designed and made for her by Jean Louis, sold at an auction in 1999 for $1.26 million.

Marilyn Monroe’s life was an assortment of Hollywood productions, unforgiving men and remarkable clothes. The canvas Monroe portrayed with her exterior was of a strong glamorous woman who brought clothes to life with a winning smile and a pair of heels. 

"I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent." - Marilyn Monroe

We are giving you the chance to dress in the decadence of Ms Monroe as December Madness begins today on http://www.kookielala.com ALL DRESSES ARE £30 OR LESS! 

MISS IT, MISS OUT!