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