Deadly is the Female

Vintage style & Pin Up gift guide

Deadly is the Female Christmas Gift Guide
Put a smile on someone's face this Christmas with a little something Deadly!
Below is our holiday gift guide with ideas for wives, girlfriends, daughters, mums, friends and anyone else who appreciates vintage style glamour!

All suggestions are available in store and online (subject to availability) alongside dozens of other fabulous gift ideas.
In store we also have a gift list so you can write down your favourite things & make sure you get the exact size/colour you were after!

If you simply can't choose, Gift Vouchers are available in store & online.

Gift ideas under £50
Whatever your budget there is something for everyone with gifts from just £10!
Vintage inspired gift ideas from stocking fillers to Besame make up, lingerie, jewellery, purses and so much more!

Pin Up Panties in a Tin
£15
Choose from 4 styles of these fabulous knickers in pretty tins.
These adorable knickers make a great stocking filler or girlie gift.

Vintage Hairstyling
£29.99
This book is beautiful & a must have for any budding retro pin up!
Complete the set with the Retro Make up book for £19.99

Faux Fur Stole
£32.50
We promise this faux fur & ribbon collar will add vintage glamour to any outfit.
All you have to do is choose from a great range of colours!

Gift ideas from £50 - £100
If you have a little more to spend why not choose from a selection of lingerie, books, jewellery, clothing & more!

Vivienne Westwood ballet pumps
£84
Vivienne Westwood Ultragirl ballet pumps with bows over your toes!
These dainty pumps look great AND smell like strawberry bubblegum!

Spider Brooch
£65
Stunning Swarovski crystal spider brooch for instant glamour

Hollywood Robe
£70
Oh so lux 40s style black robe by What Katie Did, ideal for relaxing in the boudoir!
Why not wrap yourself up in this stunning robe as your gift to him - it's win win!

Splash out with Gift Ideas over £100
If you really want to splash out take a look at our gift ideas over £100!
From here the sky is the limit, be it the perfect dress, some Vivienne Westwood shoes or a real leather bag! We have many more gifts all available in store or online.

Vivienne Westwood LadyDragon Shoes
£120
Vivienne Westwood heels in cherry red rubber with a metallic heart over the toe.
Walk the line between classy & kitsch in these fabulous heels.

Pigalle Laurie Corset
£190
A striking burlesque inspired corset to help create the perfect hourglass figure.
This corset is too beautiful keep hidden - wear with a pencil skirt for a knockout outfit!

Kelly Grab Bag
£110
This 100% real patent leather bag is the perfect vintage accessory.
Functional & stylish, smart but sassy, this beautiful bag is also available in glossy black patent.

Party Dress Suggestions

Purr-fect Party Dress
The Sheba Dress from Stop Staring!
£170
This little number is sure to put a wiggle in your walk & turn some heads this party season. It's not often leopard print is this understated & classy but this dress really is, but that's not to say it won't unleash your wild side!

Ultra Glam Marilyn inspired Niagara dress

£99
Get Marilyn's style in this Marilyn inspired bombshell dress!

Based on a dress worn by the glamour goddess herself in the film Niagara, this dress is ultra-glam and the ideal way to show off your inner femme fatale this Christmas.

Above are just 2 dress suggestions for the festive season. We have many stunning dresses to choose from & new stock arriving all the time. Be sure to keep an eye on the website for the most glamorous collection of faux vintage dresses in the UK!

Don't forget to 'like' us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter for up to date info & exclusive offers.

We’re very excited here at Deadly is the Female, as we’ve been invited to be involved in the fabulous charity event ‘A Night of Glitz and Glamour’ happening at the Archangel in Frome.

This event, held on the 4th November, is going to be an amazing night, helping to raise money in aid of the charity ‘Positive Action on Cancer’ (P.A.C), a local charity which is the only organisation in BANES, Somerset and West Wiltshire to provide free, professional counselling to any adults and children affected by cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Their support helps to relieve the emotional suffering of patients, their families and those who have been bereaved to help enable them to live the best quality of life possible.

This is such an important cause that we really want to raise as much as we can for them!

We will be there with our stall selling some of our fabulous shoes, handbags and accessories along with many other stalls, some of which include:

Droollery for Jewellery, (a jewellery designer who specialises in transforming vintage and retro materials into one-off pieces as well as creating more main-stream items with a quirky twist)

The Townhouse Retreat (a new health and beauty place in Frome offering many beauty treatments from manicures to eyelash extensions) who will be offering taster makeovers and cosmetics.

Lolita Noir’s Hair Emporium (a local hairdresser who specialised in Wedding, occasion and vintage hairstyling) will be offering mini vintage hair-makeovers, so if you’ve ever wondered what you’d look like with victory rolls, why not come and give it a go!

And of course the P.A.C will be there themselves with a wonderful rarffle table offering some amazing prizes, one of which is a goodie 'handbag' from ourselves , some amazing jewellery and much more...the top prize is a free meal at the Archangle so this is definately a raffle not to be missed!

There will also be entertainment to get you in the retro mood, from Miss Cherry Bomb, the little Redhead with the big voice and Bramble and Wild, the amazing new flower shop on Catherine Hill will be helping out to.

(Miss Cherry Bomb) (Bramble and Wild)

So get yourselves glammed up but don’t forget to dress to impress as there will also be a prize for the best dressed! Come down to see us and enjoy a few of the Archangel's infamous cocktails while helping us raise as much as we can for a very worthy cause.

A Night of Glitz and Glamour
Navel room at the Archangel in Frome
Friday 4th November
From 7.30pm – FREE ENTRY!

Did you spot the fabulous Carol Vorderman in the Blue Ella dress in last weeks Celebs on Sunday Magazine? We think she looks fantastic - look at those curves!

You obviously all thought she looked great too - we sold out on the very same day!

We are expecting more to arrive towards the end of the month, but in the mean time we've just had a delivery of them in Red!

Now's the time to hurry, here at Deadly is the Female our End of Season sale is beginning to wind down, so don't miss out on some great bargains!

Here are just a few of the great deals we have to offer...

Tease Black Bow Shoes

These high shine black patent heels have a 5 3/4 heel with concealed platform. With naughty toe cleavage, topped off with a pretty black bow - who could ask for more?

There is only one pair of these left in a size 8 ½ so if you’re a size 8 ½ then get on and order yourself these utterly burlesque, leg lengthening eye candy shoes!

They're the perfect way to finish off any outfit and you'll wonder how you ever survived without them!
And with an amazing 50% off this sassy pair of heels are now only £27.50

Next in line is this stunning 'Stop Staring!' dress

City Girl Dress

Inspired by the classic vintage style of New York City girls, this soft, grey knit, Mad Men inspired dress is a wardrobe essential!

Made from a super soft medium weight stretch knit, this dress is the perfect balance between warmth and comfort. It's chic and elegant, perfect for the autumn season.

This is a perfect outfit for a classy look at work or a stunning evening event. Stylish and sexy but understated and wearable, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without this dress!

And with a whopping 50% off this dress has gone down from £165.00 to only £82.50

Another great addition to the sale rail is this beautiful full skirt

Scarlett skirt in Black and Pink

This beautiful full black skirt fits your waist with a deep band, hemmed with a contrasting pale pink trim and then sweeps out into a gorgeous circle. Your nipped in waist is further accentuated by the 2 oversized buttons detail.

This is striking skirt on its own or you can go all out and wear it with a net petticoat for maximum impact! A pink or white one would be a good choice to compliment the colour of the trim.

The sizing works a little differently on these skirts:
S = UK 10/12 M = UK 12/14
L = UK 14/16 XL = UK 16/18

The amazing deal on this skirt is a huge 50% off making it only £22.50 on its own or £72.50 with a petticoat.

Another great bargain is this stunning 1940's inspired vintage style blouse

40's Blouse

This classic vintage style blouse is an instant wardrobe must have - The Pussy Bow neck is a fabulous detail, very 1940's! And the soft satin feels luxurious against your skin. The cap sleeves delicately cover your shoulders and the vertical pin tucks through the front effortlessly nip in your waist.

This 1940's blouse in white satin will look stunning with just about everything! Pair it with your favourite pencil skirt; your Katherine Hepburn style wide leg trousers or the Scarlett skirt in black and pink (above)

And with an amazing deal of 60% off this blouse is only £46.00 on its own or teamed with the Scarlett skirt in black and pink (above) you would have a whole outfit for only £68.50!..... a massive saving of £91.50!

And last, but by no means least, what about this stunning 'Stop Staring!' dress

The Belle dress

This sweet and romantic faux vintage dress is sure to melt your heart!

Made of highest quality stretch bengaline, the Belle dress is black with red polka dots and contrast details at the neck and hem, a classic retro design.

The sleeves can be worn on or off the shoulder and together with the gently gathered bust this creates a great statement neckline. The skirt is fitted and features cute kick pleats which are accentuated with faux buttons above them.

This eye-catching dress was £160.00 but with an astounding 50% off, you can now buy it for only £80.00

There are so many other spectacular items in our End of Season Sale so hurry while stocks last!

Prices and availability were correct at the time this blog was published.

A few days ago, Claudia, the fabulous owner of Deadly is the Female, flew back from a whistle stop tour of Vegas. She was attending one of the biggest trade shows in the world to source some fun new items to add to the Deadly collection. Here at Deadly is the Female we know how important it is for us to be kept up to date with next seasons fashions and all the new goodies coming out, especially in the faux vintage sector. It is important for us to visit all the trade shows so we can be sure to be among the first to bring you the latest fashions......well that's our excuse for a trip to Vegas and we're sticking to it!!

Now those of you who are fans of the Deadly is the Female's Facebook page might have seen Claudia's fashion diary of photo's but there is one very special photo on here that she didn't post....read on for an exclusive photo and quote from Pinup Idol, Bernie Dexter.

We caught up with Claudia when she got back to have a chat with her about her trip and to make sure she didn’t just spend all her time taking pictures of herself in the bathroom mirror!!

Claudia, tell us a bit about your trip to Vegas. What did you get up to on your first day there and more importantly, what did you wear?

Well it was so hot in Vegas that, on the first day, I wore the Black Cherry Dress, as it is cool and easy to wear.

The first half of Day One, I started at Mandalay Bay, where one of the trade shows was being held. The trade shows were in two separate venues up either end of the strip, one was in Mandalay Bay and the other was at the Hilton Hotel so we had to get a shuttle bus between the two. I started at Mandalay Bay quite early as I had an appointment with the Pinup Girl stand. I had a look through their new collection and placed an order for some Pinup Couture and Deadly Dames outfits. I then had a look around the rest of the show to see what was about.

That must have been fun, did you find anything interesting?

Well yes, I did! I spoke to the owner of the beautiful Besame makeup range and discovered their new Rouge (which we now have in stock), and then I hunted down the Lux De Ville stall and ordered some exciting new bags for the shop - some due in this month.

So that sounds like a pretty busy morning, did you make it to the second venue?

Well I thought I would pop down quickly at the end of the day to see what was there, we took the shuttle bus to the Hilton Hotel where the second part of the trade show was being held and had a look at the Stop Staring and Esther Williams swimwear.

So you were in the city that never sleeps (although I think that's New York but hey, I doubt anyone gets much sleep in Vegas either!), what did you get up to in the evening?

In the evening we decided to go to a place called the Cat House.

The Cat House is a burlesque style bar and club at the Luxor Hotel. It was a great place and we enjoyed cocktails and free Vodka till midnight thanks to a very helpful doorman and 2 foxy girlfriends!

Sounds like a great place to end a jam-packed day. So what happened on Day Two?

Well as the weather was still pretty hot (up to around 42 degrees!!) so I decided to wear the 40's Dress in Olive Floral from last season.

And after a slightly later than planned start we went straight back to the Hilton Hotel where I met the Pinup Goddess, Bernie Dexter.

She was tiny and so lovely. She gave me a massive hug and said that she remembered me from last year's trade show, which was a huge compliment. I placed an order with Bernie Dexter for some exciting new things, so keep an eye on the website for their arrival. I also re-ordered the Lenora dress in black and added the blue to our collection - they will be arriving in the next couple of weeks - can’t wait! They sold out SO quickly last time and are perfect for the autumn (and I want one!).

After such a busy day we headed out for some Sushi with some of the great people we met at the show, then headed to Frankies Tiki Room for the Pinup Girl party and tiki-tastic cocktails. It was a great night and I brought home some souvenirs to add to my collection from last year.

Wow, you met Bernie Dexter and she remembered you from last year? That must be such an honour.

It was, she is so lovely and absolutely beautiful. She emailed me after to say how nice it was to see me again and that I had looked like "living art" - needless to say I was over the moon and she made my week! I have to say, she is one of the nicest people I've ever done business with and I hope we can bring over more and more of her wonderful collection!

That’s amazing! So tell us about the last day, what did you get up to? You must have been sad to leave.

Well it was beautiful weather again so I decided to wear the Red Pinup Couture pencil skirt and black lace bolero (from one of the first collections Deadly is the Female stocked - sadly discontinued now) and a black vest top from H&M.

I also wore the Rosalie fascinator again (by Nanny K) .....although as it was the last day I decided to go all out and add lots more flowers too.

On Day Three we went back to Mandalay Bay, to make sure I hadn't missed anything. I found a great stall that made Mexican silver jewellery and placed an order with them, they have a stunning collection so keep your eyes peeled for their arrival nearer to the holidays. I had to leave at lunch time to catch my plane so I didn't get time to do much else at the show. I was a little sad to leave but the taxi driver who took me to the airport cheered me up loads, after complimenting me on my outfit and my age! She thought I was 19! She cheered me up and it was a great end to a very productive and fun packed trip.

It sounds like you had a great time in Vegas and it's great to see all the amazing things your wore..... we can't wait till all the orders start arriving. Credit cards at the ready girls!

Inspired by original decorative cases used during the post-war 1940's when metal was in big demand, this bullet shaped lipstick was the first product that the founder of Besame Gabriela Hernandez created.

It is the most delectable lipstick, infused with a semi-matte finish and an alluring high pigment, making it great for a 1 coat full strength look and a blotted stain for a subtle look.

It’s the high natural pigment content that makes this lipstick smooth and incredibly long-lasting, not to mention its feather-proof finish. Each lipstick is set in a gold plated bullet shaped case, with a protective velvet pouch for storage. They are enriched with vitamins A, E and C, aloe and green tea which help protect your lips from drying out, without losing its long-lasting effect. The collection of vintage reproduction colours are the exact shades used by your favourite Hollywood starlets.

The colours from this collection, stocked by Deadly is the Female are....

Besame Red

Besame Red is Beseme's signature colour. It is a true red with a cool/blue tone. It is bright and vibrant and brilliant for those with a cool complexion.

Carmine

Carmine is an orange/red colour which changes depending on skin tone. It is a semi-matte, vibrant shade which is a more neutral orange and isn't too yellow. At last - a red-orange lipstick that is becoming on warm and olive skin tones! This is our favourite for this season

Cherry Red

Cherry Red is a deep, rich, dark red shade. It can also be worn as a stain which gives a beautiful rose colour. This Besame lipstick is a cool, deep, ripe cherry colour which is very flattering to medium and olive skin tones and incredibly pale skin.

Debutant pink

Debutante Pink is a soft pink with cool tones which offers the perfect alternative to the classic vintage reds. It has a slight pearl tone to it and is great to use when going for a dramatic eye look. As the saying goes, you only draw attention to either your eyes or your lips, not both....unless you are a drag queen!

Dusty Rose

Dusty Rose is a natural rose shade which is great for everyday use. Best on lighter to medium skin tones.

Portrait pink

Portrait Pink is a warm baby pink. It is very pale pink which makes it good on light skin tones. With a no shimmer, opaque finish and a soft pastel shade, it is true to vintage and again, great to use if you are going for a look where you are accentuating your eyes.

Red hot red

Red Hot Red is bright and bold. It is a bit warmer than Besame red and Marilyn's favourite!

Red Velvet

Red Velvet is a deep, rich red which is flattering on most skin tones. Great for office wear or an everyday red, this delicious lipstick is neutral and not too bright.

We're adding this last product to the list as a little bit of a cheat and although it's not technically a lipstick, it is a beautiful colour and great addition to the Besame collection.

Lip Glaze – Cotton candy

Being enthusiasts for the eras before super-shiny lips were in vogue, there aren't many types of lip glosses that we would wear, but Besame's is one of them! Their Enriched Lip Glaze is beautifully creamy and thick, and is packed with anti-oxidants and anti-ageing ingredients. Vitamins A, C and E, green tea extract, marine collagen and peptides all work to keep your lips feeling full and healthy.
The wonderfully moisturising formula will keep your pout perfectly shiny for hours and has a delicious, subtle vanilla scent. We love to layer them over lipsticks, but they're fabulous for wearing alone too.

All these colours are stunning for day and night wear and are essential additions to any girl's handbag. But these lipsticks aren't the only products that Besame do, so check out Deadly is the Female's website and shop for an amazing selection of conditioning lip-liners, eyeshades and powders

Shipping Delays between 20 - 30th August 2011

This is just a quick update to let you know we are off to Las Vegas & a giant trade show to shop like mad for lots of lovely new goodies to fill up the shop & website!

The shop will be open Wednesday - Saturday as usual but there may be a slight delay in getting web orders out to you. They will be processed over this time but we will be a little slower than usual!

We might also take a little longer to get back to your emails (8 hour time difference & loooooooooooong days of shop, shop, shopping!) but we will do our best and promise to make it up to you all when we get back.

We'll be sure to update our Facebook page with our adventures along the way too!

We hope you all have a fabulous week!

xoxox

Vintage style & Pin Up gift guide

A Night of Glitz and Glamour

Carol Vorderman in a Deadly dress in Celebs on Sunday Magazine

End of Season Sale

Deadly is the Female hit's Vegas

Besame's Classic Enchanting Lipsticks

Shipping Delays between 20 - 30th August 2011

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