Debutante Clothing :: A vintage clothing and fashion blog for unconventional style where vintage and runway meet.

When I first read Super Kawaii Mama's blog, I knew I had met my style soul sister. Also known as Candice Deville, Super Kawaii Mama mixes vintage glamour and gothic beauty with ease. She is a style chameleon, changing the intensity from 1950s lady about town to seductive pin up at whim.

But don't expect costumey and 100% historically accurate vintage looks - this doll always adds a personal touch to each outfit. And I love her for that. Meet Super Kawaii Mama!

Name and City you reside:
The beautiful and creative city of Melbourne, Australia

Favorite vintage piece:
This was a real toss up between my most stunningly glamorous piece and the one with the most personal history. Personal history wins out here with my favorite piece being a 1940's magenta wool coat with black velvet trim. It was passed down to me by my grandmother when I was about 11 or 12 and was what started me on the road to collecting and wearing vintage. At the time "vintage" as it were, was not a trend and there was very little interest in this clothing. I wore it because I loved it, only many years later coming to realize that there were others like me obsessed with beautiful garments from years gone by.

Favorite vintage store, brick and mortar or online:
Circa Vintage in Melbourne is my absolute favorite vintage store. Not only are all their wares quality vintage, they have been pre screened, repaired and cleaned before they even hit the racks. Their prices are incredibly reasonable too. Best of all they know my size, they know what I love and they keep me up to date with all the tips and tricks. You can find them at www.circavintage.com.au

Favorite decade:
Tough question. I love the 1930's and 40's for the Golden Era glamour, the stunning evening gowns and dramatic décor of Hollywood. But I also love the 1950's, a time when fashion was just beginning to break rules and address both functionality and beauty. This is one of the great benefits of living now, we can pick and choose what we like and mix it to our hearts content.

Vintage icon:
I have no singular vintage icon, but she is probably a cross between Rita Hayworth, Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell. I could name a dozen or so who I adore, but it is about more than just looks. To be an icon takes style, glamour, a sense of humor and lots of moxie!

Why do you love vintage?
Vintage clothing has an incredible power to transform both the body and the mind. The tailoring, quality and craftsmanship can take an ordinary woman and give her the body and presence of a goddess. The history of vintage clothing can transport your imagination to a time you can never go. You can be that notorious bootleger's wife on the run from the law, or that Hollywood starlet on her first red carpet walk.