I saw designs this week by Pin Upshaw, designer for Pin Up Dolls in the fashion feed but hadn’t heard of the store before. I logged in to some samples, but with a busy week, I’m a little late. Still, here’s my take - showing a few different ones and different colors. There are two styles at Pin’s stores - Pin Up is more consistent with the va va voom era and B-Line, slightly more modern adaptations.

Another late one on my part are the jewelry designs by Eyva Matova, who recently re-branded and opened her new store, Bebe, to much fanfare. All the jewelry I am wearing is by Eyva and there’s so much more in the store you should see. From left to right: Galaxy lime earrings, Sangria earrings, and After Six necklace in white trim (click for full size).

First from the B-Line offerings is “Sassy,” a skirt and top shown here in orange. You can wear it with the skirt or go for the little shorts option, which is cute with the belt that comes with the top. It also comes with matching bangles. Things I like about it are the color and the shading on the shirt. I do think the edges on the top could be more finished, but Pin is a new designer and this will be only the beginning. This outfit is $215L.

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Next is “Lola,” which is from the Pin Up line. I felt a little bit exposed in this ^^, but in keeping with the pin up theme, I understand it. It comes with stockings, garter (pants layer), flexi skirt and two layers of bottoms so you can wear the garter if you choose. I am wearing the new hair from Celestial Studios in this snap, Veronica II in shadow, which is not retro at all but I wanted to show it :P. Lola is $250L.

Next is the “Bouquet Tea Roses” dress from the B-Line fashions, which is simply top, skirt base and flexi skirt. You can also wear it with the little shorts. This dress is $200L.

Finally, “Roberta” from the more retro Pin Up line is my favorite. Know why? Yep, because it’s simple, classic and makes the right use of a system skirt. You get top, skirt top, skirt base, system skirt, gloves, and prim glove cuffs. This outfit is $250L.

Pin Up Dolls; Bebe; Celestial Studios

Lastly, I’ll point out that my friend, Aradia, finally got me to go back and try the Minnu Model skins from Minnu Palen again. I have been wearing this one for a day to get used to it

Hair ~ ETD (Tyra), CS (Annie May II), CS (Veronica II); Skin ~ MM (pale, skingloss, smokey); Jewelry ~ Bebe; Shoes ~ Maitreya