Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre in the 30s

Found in 1924, The Princess Theatre of Columbus, Mississippi served as a vaudeville house before later becoming a theater. Multiple renovations  are believed to be the cause of unrest for the spirits thought by patrons to reside there.  It has be said on many accounts to be haunted by a ghost named "Antonio." Antonio is said to enjoy standing on the theater balcony.  Unfortunately, he didn't want to come out today.

1950s Glasses and Beret: The Attic

Vintage Shirtdress:  local market

Vintage Faux Fur Collar: Cleveland Street Market

Poneissetta Pink Skirt: Lebombshop

Shoes: Bettie Page by Ellie

Bright colors are usually something I save for a rare occasion, I'm a goth and punk kid at heart. But I loved the idea of having a peek of bright pink underneath the black shirtdress, a small nod to my eighth grade Avril Lavigne phase with upgraded sophistication. I have the Poinsettia Pink skirt in a size small, but with a 25 inch waist and the small starting at 26 inches, it required me to have to wear a belt. (Which is common practice for me anyways)

Velvet xx 

About Miss Velvet

1950s Cropped Bolero: The Attic

Dress: Pinup Girl Clothing

Shoes: Mel by Melissa

Hi loves, my name is Velvet. I’m a twenty something Mississippi transplant, currently alternating between my college of Mississippi State University and Memphis, Tennessee. I am a Biochemistry undergraduate, concentrating on Pre-Veterinary Medicine. I hope to help furry babies, along with the scaled and the feathered cuties.

My style is vintage, mainly inspired by the 1950s, with a side of modern and manageable glamour. I feel like my style is very Betty Draper (Mad Men) mix of Dita Von Teese. I have a love for vintage lingerie and therefore occasionally like to wear my underneaths (mainly bras) as outerwear as some pieces are too pretty to be hidden.  Despite a nod to the Golden age and classic eras, I do enjoy pop culture.  You might see influences from mainstream-relevant music artists and modern designers incorporated but still have a relevance to my vintage style. As a college student, I've learned how to be more creative but budget friendly by mixing department store pieces with vintage and repro. I'm hoping to be able to share my tips.

Outside of school, I am a frequent animal shelter volunteer and a Editor of Pinups of Colour and a contributor to Onyx Vintage Magazine, providing my knowledge of women of color glamour girls from the past and present.  I enjoy reading history and science based books, burlesque, vintage lingerie, sewing, wines and spending time with my furry companion, Dashian Dalton.  I'm often found in the library, museums or art galleries. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at missvelvetwren@gmail.com. Nice to meet you! 

Velvet xx