New dresses by Stop Staring! and Pin Up Couture
From Stop Staring! we'd like to introduce the timeless and sassy Obsession dress in delicious red. We've also brought back your favourites in the Billion Dollar Baby, Flora and Lula Dresses. Stop Staring! are famous for their attention to vintage style detailing and their commitment to helping everyone achieve an hourglass shape!
Prices start from £135.


From the collections brougt to you by Pin Up Couture we have the Sweetiepie dresses by Dixiefried. Shown here in cool clean navy and white (it is also available in black gingham or pink gingham,) it's a wardrobe staple great for any occasion. From Deadly Dames we're so excited about the babydoll dress - the perfect balance between bad girl and 50's dolly. We have more Dixiefried with the timeless Madison Avenue, clearly influenced by Mad Men and the Niagara Dress, a reproduction of the dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the Femme Fatale movie of the same name!
Prices start from just £85
Vivienne Westwood Shoes
The perfect complements to these stunning dresses are the new Vivienne Westwood shoes from Melissa. These are so easy to wear - they mould to your feet, they wipe clean AND are serious eye and nose candy! The bubblegum scent of these shoes is as delicious as it is surprising!



We had the Ultragirl Bow Flats in before and loved them so much we now have them in soft pearlescent gold with lace effect bow and translucent brown with leopard bow - adorable! And if they aren't darling enough then how about the Ladydragon Cherry heels - they look good enough to eat and are a real must have! Prices start from £70.

Also new in are these fabulous rubber Brogues by Melissa in collaboration with Brazilian Fashion Designer Alexandre Herchcovitch. A fabulous mixture of classic and modern and only £60!
Posted on 20 August 2010 | 1:09 pm
Hours of fun at the Besame Cosmetics Launch
Saturday the 14th of August was a day full of fun and giggles at Deadly is the Female. The shop was crammed with even more glamour than usual with the utterly fabulous Lolita Noir giving mini makeovers using the faux vintage Besame cosmetics, 4 delicious models graced our windows and there were piles of cake and drinkies dotted around the shop!
Blon D. Deadly, Mz Deadly, Genevieve Lvov and Lily Belle posed their little hearts out in the window, taking great enjoyment in startling unsuspecting passers by!
Blon D. Deadly channelled her inner Doris Day in the Sweetiepie dress in pink Gingham.
Mz. Deadly brought a touch of class to the windows in the Red Courtney Jacket and black Pin Up Pencil Skirt.
Genevieve Lvov rocked out in the Babydoll Dress with a little added oo la la with a white petticoat and the drop dead delicious Cherry shoes by Vivienne Westwood.

Lily Belle worked it as only a Burlesque performer can and shimmied away in the Flora dress by Stop Staring!
Lolita Noir was on hand all day providing vintage make up tips and helping people decide which colours and products work best for them. She also did the hair and make up for the models.
GoGo Gomez provided security for the event...!!








Posted on 15 August 2010 | 6:43 pm
Besame Make Up Launch 14th August 2010

On Saturday the 14th of August between 1 and 5 pm we'll be celebrating the launch of the fabulous faux vintage cosmetics - Besame!
With live models in the windows, vintage make overs, cake and sparkling wine there really is no excuse to stop by.
Pop by the shop and say hello. We're at the top of the stunning Catherine Hill in Frome, Somerset.
In preparation for the day we've had lots of new goodies in from the likes of Stop Staring!, Pin Up Couture and Vivienne Westwood!
Posted on 13 August 2010 | 2:51 pm
Busy Busy Busy!
We took part in a Charity Fashion show during the Frome Festival and we were filmed by the amazingly talented team at doubleshot who have come up with this...
Deadly is the Female - fashion show from Ed Thomas on Vimeo.
We are over the moon with the results and would like to say a giant thank you to Jade & Ed at doubleshot, Lolita Noir for the fabulous bespoke hair and make up and the Deadly Diamond Dogs for strutting their stuff with attitude & style.We've also been featured in Bath Life magazine
Around that we have been planning an official launch for the Besame Cosmetics we now stock.
If you are around please pop in and say hello, grab a glass of bubbly and have a chat with Lolita Noir about the best vintage make up styles for you!
We've also been busy buying and are expecting deliveries from Pin Up Couture and Stop Staring! later this month... To make sure you are the first in the know sign up to our newsletter!
Posted on 6 August 2010 | 1:38 pm
Besame Cosmetics Now available at Deadly is the Female
We are so happy to announce that we are now suppliers of Besame Cosmetics from California USA both online and in store. Besame is a company which strives for beauty and glamour. The stunning vintage-style packaging is combined with very modern, all-natural formulas that both pamper skin and stay firmly put.
This fabulous range includes Compacts, Rouge, Eyeshadows, Pencils and of course lipsticks in a range or vintage inspired colours. These are the epitome of affordable glamour with prices from just £11.50 and the most glamorous packaging and attention to detail we have ever seen.
A true must have has to be Besames Classic Enchanting Lipstick. We currently stock 6 different shades of the highly pigmented lipsticks which are beautifully packaged in a little 1940's style bullet with the art deco inspired chrysanthemum logo.. The chiselled tip makes precise application easy as pie and the semi-matte formula gently moisturises your lips for log lasting impact. We also stock the velvety soft double ended lip liners which are great for enhancing your lip shape or wear them on their own for long lasting colour. You could also apply a touch of the darling Sweetheart Balm on top for a touch of gloss. These are great on their own for a hint of colour, moisture and a delicate flavour and the little glass and Bakelite pot is just to die for.
For the face we have that vintage classic - Boudoir Rouge! Packaged in little mirrored metal cases you'll be dying to retouch it throughout the day just to show it off! Maximum Hollywood glamour can be achieved with the refillable Cashmere Powder compact which has surprising good and long lasting coverage. The case itself is a work of art and even comes in a handbag friendly red velvet pouch.
For the eye there are the Alluring Eyeshadows in authentic vintage colours which don't crease and can be built up to the depth of colour you require. Finishing off the collection are the Masterliner eye pencils which are velvety soft, blend-able and come with 2 ends featuring complementary colour.
None of Besame's products are tested on animals and they are all natural so you can be sure they are as good for you as they look. They make truly fabulous gifts and are the ideal little pick me up when you need a little glamour hit!
Posted on 20 July 2010 | 5:10 pm
Update on all things Deadly
We've been so busy since the launch of our new website we've neglected our blog a little bit. For weeks we were rapped up in getting the website finished so once it was, we had piles of things which needed our urgent attention. The back log has now been cleared and we are back!


This week started with a bang! The Deadly Diamond Dogs were out in force modelling in our shop windows on Sunday's St Catherine's Artisan Market and what a reaction!
Thanks to Ed Thomas and the St Catherine website for pics.
The buzz inside and outside was amazing. The girls looked fab and when they weren't in the windows they were outside chatting with the crowds and handing out fliers for next week's Charity Fashion Show.
Speaking of which we have been crazy busy rehearsing for the show. We've planned a bit of a spectacle for our slot! The music has been chosen and mixed, walks and choreography has been worked out and practiced to death, models have been fitted, props have been customised and hair and make up has been created! It should be a great night with goodie bags, raffles and a very special burlesque performance to boot. Door are at 7.30/8 and tickets are available at the Cheese and Grain.
In between all of this we've been placing orders with What Katie Did and Leg Avenue and unpacking deliveries from Lux De Ville, Trashy Diva and a giant box of petticoats!
Fingers crossed these delicious goodies and more should be in stock soon! We'll be sure to let you know as soon as they are.
xxx
Posted on 8 July 2010 | 12:47 pm
New website is now live!
At long last after many weeks of hard work by a rather fabulous team we bring you the brand new Deadly is the Female website
Not only does this new site look fabulous there are also lots of added extras to make your shopping experience easier.
We have added brand new stock including the stunning Ava Dress in Teal and Green by Pin Up Couture, new Bordello burlesque heels including adorable Violette in Black glitter or Black satin and not to mention the drop dead divine Mad Men dress by Stop Staring.
The site is easier to navigate with next and previous items and new clear subcategories which you can easily switch between without having to go back to the beginning! There is more information about available stock so you can see if your size is in stock at a glance.
We have updated our terms and conditions & Delivery pages, added a proper About Us page and a Boutique page for our Frome shop info. There is also a Deadly Customer Feedback page with comments made by previous shoppers both on line and in store - if you'd like to add to it please drop us a note to our new e mail address info@deadlyisthefemale.com
You can now also search for the items you have in mind or even by price range!
Possibly most exciting of all is that you can now pay by credit or debit card on line - so no more having to call us with card details. This is a secure system which operates outside of the website and all your details are as safe and secure as can be!
The new site is live as of now! If you are having any problems seeing it you might just need to clear your history and cookies which can easily be done - normally in the tools section of your browser.
We hope you like it & look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Thanks
Posted on 18 June 2010 | 3:42 pm
New Kiss Me Deadly, Pin Up Couture & Stop Staring!
We're super busy at the mo putting together a brand spanking new website for you - it will be smoother and easier to use and look extra pretty too!

But, we have not been slacking and continue to keep our eyes peeled for more goodies for you. This week we are expecting a delivery from lingerie company Kiss Me Deadly. We've stocked them from the very begining but have been all out of stock for a while. We're getting in a selection of shapewear items from you including roll on girdles and waist cinchers with detachable suspenders - and we can't wait!
This month we are also expecting some brand new items from the new season of Pin Up Couture and Stop Staring! Lines due this month include Pin Up Girl's amazing Ava Dress and Stop Staring's bang on trend denim Rio dress.
As alway's we'll keep you updated through newsletters, Facebook and Twitter.
xoxox
Posted on 6 May 2010 | 12:22 pm
Behind the scenes
We had our very first photo shoot for the new website and we thought we'd share some behind the scenes photos with you.
Sophie is our model for the day - we just adore her look and she was such a star on the day - in a fully non-diva way!Lolita Noir did a fabulous job of the hair and make up - spending the time to get just right and always on hand with a hot iron or fresh lippy during the shoot. Her trusty assistant Gayle kept a keen eye on the progress and offered a great angle on everything - including using the fans for a wind action shot!ur Photographer for the day was the wonderful Doralba Picerno all the way from London. She quickly put everyone at ease and we had such a giggle on the day.
We'd recommend her book Girls to anyone - the more time you spend looking at it the more beautiful it becomes!
We'd hired out the Firestorm Studio in Frome which was great - a fab space for the whole team.
The images will be used on our new website - due to be launched next month!
Posted on 21 April 2010 | 2:04 pm
Website update
As you know we are busy working on a new website which we are super excited about. With a bit of luck & a lot of hard work it should be ready to launch next month.
In preparation we have developed a new logo - as you will have noticed at the top of the page!We've also been busy shooting new photos to help give you a clearer look at our goodies.
First up we had a hair and make up trial with our fabulous model Sophie and our hair and make up queen Lolita Noir
We ended up having a great night with lots of wine and giggles as well as lots of hard work. Well i just supervised but someone had to keep the drinks topped up!
We settled on 2 variations on the hair & subtly changing lips through our first shoot.
I'll post some behind the scenes pics of the shoot really soon!
Posted on 15 April 2010 | 11:05 pm
Extreme Sale bonanza!
We've been very naughty girls and missed out yesterday's extreme Sale item.
To make it up to you we'll be offering 2 items for today.
1st up is yesterday's item. Bordello Shoes Whimsey boots in delicious red velvet we have size 4.5 and 5.5 in stock and you can get 45% off if you order today.
Whimsey is the perfect name for these enchanting velvet calf boots, with straps, bows and dinky little heels... now available in red.
Soft red velvet with eight buttoned straps across the front, an adorable bow over the toe and sweet little 2 1/2 inch heels. The peek-a-boo leg detail is as unusual as it is fabulous.
Get your hands on these fabulous boots for just £30!
Our 2nd item is Stunning Juvenile Delinquent Dress by Deadly Dames
with 40% off for 1 day only!
Only £60 and available in sizes S - XL
This may well be the ultimate Femme Fatale dress, you'll feel like you've walked straight out of a deadly pulp fiction!
New in from Deadly Dames we have the Juvenile Delinquent dress with Black Vinyl belt and Skull Bow. A drop dead delish wiggle dress with a fitted, stretch red knit top with half sleeves and a ruffled collar, little bow with metal skull pin, 3" wide vinyl belt, and a fitted, stretch poly-cotton skirt with back slit.
Sexy, dangerous and damn glamorous, of course we adore it!
And don't forget to check back each day - we'll have a different discount! We'll be selecting from both Sale items offering further reductions AND from fully priced stock - the only thing you need to know for sure is that these discount will be HUGE but only last for 1 day!
Posted on 9 April 2010 | 1:54 pm
St Catherines Frome
Any one who knows me knows how much I adore my little corner of the world and now there is a website dedicated to it!
stcatherinesfrome.co.uk will keep you up to date with all the goings on and most importantly includes piccies of GoGo Gomez and the the Deadly is the Female window displays!
Well worth a look - we've just worked out how to use the nifty map and are already getting excited about the cobble wobble!

Posted on 7 April 2010 | 4:32 pm
70% off Extreme Sale
We took a little break but today we are back with a new extreme sale item!
For today only get 70% off this adorable pink polka dot summer dress by Limb.
Fitted close to the waist, with slightly gathered bust and gently pleated full skirt, this dress was made for tea parties. A matching belt finishes off the look perfectly.
Can be worn with a petticoat underneath and looks great dressed up for dancing the night away too.
We have 1 size large left. This would fit a UK size 12/14
This adorable dress was £99 but for today only get 70% off and grab them for just £30 - only at www.DeadlyistheFemale.com
And don't forget to check back each day - we'll have a different discount! We'll be selecting from both Sale items offering further reductions AND from fully priced stock - the only thing you need to know for sure is that these discount will be HUGE but only last for 1 day!
Posted on 7 April 2010 | 3:23 pm
Egg-streme Sale - 50% off Vivienne Westwood shoes
Today's Extreme Sale item is Egg-stra Special (sorry, we'll stop now!) For today only we are offering 50% off the Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon Orb Wax Seel shoes in black/red.
We currently have ALL sizes in stock
Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Lady Dragon Wax Seal shoes in stunning matt black plastic with red orb wax seal over the toe.
We are so excited to stock these fabulous shoes by our all time favourite designer. They are classic & edgy, good fun & sexy - the perfect compliment to any pin up or burlesque outfit!
These fabulous shoes were £88 but for today only get 50% off and grab them for just £44 - only at www.DeadlyistheFemale.com
And don't forget to check back each day - we'll have a different discount! We'll be selecting from both Sale items offering further reductions AND from fully priced stock - the only thing you need to know for sure is that these discount will be HUGE but only last for 1 day!
It's a cracking deal so don't miss out!
Posted on 3 April 2010 | 12:38 pm
Extreme Sale - Satin Wiggle Dress
Today's extreme Sale item is the Satin Wiggle Dress by Bettie Page.
Simply to die for satin dress with faux double breast and adorable matching belt.
The oversized collar on this fabulous black dress is a real attention grabber and is a nod towards this seasons emphasis on the shoulders. There is something wonderfully 1940s about the Satin Wiggle dress, which can be worn day or night.
We have 1 left in a Large but this style runs quite small - so you are looking at a 12/14
This stunning dress was £99 but for today only get 65% off the original price and grab it for £35 - only at www.DeadlyistheFemale.com
And don't forget to check back each day - we'll have a different discount! We'll be selecting from both Sale items offering further reductions AND from fully priced stock - the only thing you need to know for sure is that these discount will be HUGE but only last for 1 day!
Posted on 2 April 2010 | 12:10 pm
Extreme Sale - Red Micheline Dress
Today's Extreme Sale item is the Micheline dress in red & leopard print by Pin Up Couture.
We have 1 small left.
Oo La La the Micheline Dress is sure to bring out anyones inner Vixen!
Made from the most unbelievable fabric which is both soft and stretch, to hold you all in, in comfort!
This dress shows off all your curves, and while there is plenty of bust room, if you are limited in this area the chiffon gathers help give the impression of a more ample bosom!
The chiffon back and cap sleeves are balanced out by a slight frill at the hem - the Micheline dress is pure class and in this red with leopard print detail is also pure sass!
This stunning dress was £99 but for today only get 50% off the original price and grab it for £50 - only at www.DeadlyistheFemale.com
And don't forget to check back each day - we'll have a different discount! We'll be selecting from both Sale items offering further reductions AND from fully priced stock - the only thing you need to know for sure is that these discount will be HUGE but only last for 1 day!
Posted on 1 April 2010 | 1:01 pm
Top Secret Classified info!
We've been super busy beavering away on a top secret project over the last few weeks and we can exclusively reveal to you we will soon be launching a brand spanking new website for your shopping pleasure!
We love our site and it has done us proud, but I can't tell you how excited we are about our new site! It will be easier to use and boy oh boy is it pretty!
In the mean time we have lots of work to do getting everything ready. The good news for you is we'd rather not spend time adding ends of lines so we will be offering 1 item a day over the next few days at extreme discount!
Today's item is the Iron Fist Muerte Peep Toes
Metallic silver shoes with fabulous Day of the Dead Mexican skulls and purple roses, with platform and peep toe.
These stunning heels look fab with jeans or add a touch of drama to your little black dress!
The details on these shoes really makes them extra special, with adorable purple printed lining and even a print on the sole.
We only have 1 pair of Size 6 (UK sizing - this is a US 8.5 and European 39) left.
They were £55 but for today only get 50% off the original price and grab them for £27.50 - only at www.DeadlyistheFemale.com
And don't forget to check back each day - we'll have a different discount! We'll be selecting from both Sale items offering further reductions AND from fully priced stock - the only thing you need to know for sure is that these discount will be HUGE but only last for 1 day!
Posted on 31 March 2010 | 2:34 pm
Shopping!
Our little shop is perched at the very top of Catherine Hill.
We fell in love with the hill on our first visit in August 2008 - so much so we opened our shop in November 2008 after only 3 or 4 proper visits and after having no plans at all whatsoever to open a shop! A visit to Richard's shop Epoque tipped the balance and the rest is history!
The thing that really attracted us is the fantastic mix of shops. The hill is full of vintage shops and independent boutiques, some of which have changed over the past 15 months.
One new adittion to the Hill is my cousin's shop Seed which opened this week - a beautiful shop featuring work by a range of emerging artists.
The shop is a beautiful mix of antique and ultra modern all combining together to showcase some truly beautiful work.
Pop in and you'll find jewellery, fabulous knitted cushions, ceramics, art and sculpture.
The Hill is full of wonderful shops, each with their own personality.
The perfect opportunity to explore this unique shopping destination is the Artisan Market, held on the first Sunday of the month through Spring and Summer. The 1st one is on Easter Sunday and includes an Easter Bonnet Competition and we can't wait!
I'll blog soon with details of some of the other shops - you won't find anywhere quite like Catherine Hill!
Posted on 20 March 2010 | 7:16 pm
I can tassel twirl!
OK - i can do it, but maybe not well! But believe me, i had SO much fun trying!
Last Saturday's Burlesque workshop with Geisha Go Disco was fabulous! She was so warm and funny and instantly put us all at ease with some chat and background history which was really interesting.
Then our glamorous performer launched straight into a demo - just like that. It was amazing to see. I have to say she looked stunning and made it all seem so easy - we were about to find out that is not the case...
Because then it was our turn!
First we learnt how to walk like a performer and then to remove our gloves. We started off huddled together for safety but once the gloves started flying we began to find our confidence and own space.
Next up was the part of the workshop I'd most been looking forward to and dreading - Tassel Twirling! I knew I wasn't brave enough to have a go the 'traditional' way, and couldn't quite summon up the courage to have a go over the bra so my black sequin tassels were stuck on top of my t shirt!
We all attempted a few different styles, starting with the most amusing and leading up to the most spectacular floor position - which i personally was useless at!
If there was any ice left to break it as gone by the end of the first swing of a tassel! Once we got going it was difficult to get us to stop. I don't think anyone nailed it in one go but I bet there was some practicing going on that evening at home!
Then Miss Go Disco treated us to a fan dance demonstration - and it was breath taking! We were all mesmerised and desperate to have a go. We all had a set of mini fans and started with the basics. It was at this point it really hit home just how hard this burlesque lark is. We were in the workshop for fun but these ladies must work so hard and I have a new found respect for them. I'd always admired their courage and performance but I have to admit I underestimated just how much work must go into it!
Then we all got a go with the huge feather fans and boy oh boy these are beautiful but difficult to use! I know I looked like a drunken chicken, but plenty of the girls took to them like a duck to water. I think just about everyone in the group wants a set for themselves - just to look at!
To finish off the evening we learnt the fan routine Geisha had shown us earlier. I did a terrible job copying her but I had a blast attempting it. She was very patient and encouraging and we made it right to the end.
I left the workshop feeling relaxed and with my head held a little higher. This was a fabulous opportunity to see what goes into a Burlesque performance from Geisha Go Disco's point of view and I loved it!
Thank you Gem and all the girls who came along!
New of our next workshop will be on the Deadly is the Female facebook fan page and our web site as soon as we've confirmed everything.
Posted on 20 March 2010 | 12:45 pm
Burlesque Workshop
I'm off to a Burlesque Workshop with the fabulous Geisha Go Disco this evening. We're in for an evening of learning to fan dance and tassel twirl - and I can't wait!
10 girls all having a giggle and getting dressed up! I did the last workshop with Tuesday Laveau and was shaking with nerves before hand, but left with a giant grin on my face!
Not sure what to wear this time or if I'll be brave enough to attempt the tassel twirling the traditional way... Guess I'll go with separates in case I get swept up in it all with my trusty Pin Up Pencil skirt and maybe a Doris shirt - just because I bought it today and am in lust!
I'll write up this evening soon &let you know how I get on...
Posted on 13 March 2010 | 5:41 pm
Alice in Wonderland Burlesque Window
Posted on 10 March 2010 | 10:29 pm
Coco Boudoir Burlesuqe night in Bath
We have just about recovered from another fabulous night at Coco Boudoir in Bath last Saturday.
We sponsor the night and offer a couple of prizes in the raffle (this time we had a £25 voucher and a Eldorado Club necklace) so we try to always get over to see it. I have to say, I think this was the best yet.
First up the fabulous compare Countess Assupi was amusing and informative and put us all at our ease. She had the sad news the Keda Breeze would not be headlining as expected due to an anvil grinding accident a few days ago - we hope she gets better soon. Replacing her was the cabaret circus act - Matt Pang.
Starting the evening off with a classy bang was Fifi Fatale - as elegant as ever with her powder box routine, then we had the adorable Fay La Foe doing a cute 20s style housework act. A roller dropped out and she did a fantastic job of not falling over it & was thoroughly enjoyable. A fabulous contrast to Fifi's more traditional charms.
I have to admit I wasn't particularly looking forward to the next act. I can't really say why but I was instantly proved wrong when Jack Woodhead hit the stage. He was utterly likable in a camp northern prince charming sort of a way and truly funny.
Coco De Ville took to the stage next with a lovely Balloon/Martini act - I want her olive pasties - and the first half was completed with a slightly shaky Juggling act by the new Headliner Matt Pang.
During the break we were able to move to a much better table as a couple had left in protest - apparently they were not expecting any Burlesque at a Burlesque night. Turns out they missed out on a cracking second act!
Now I must confess the order might be a little hazy, but I do know Coco Deville's Alice in Wonderland act was fabulous and kept you enthralled, Fifi Fatales 20s style performance was my favourite of hers ever and Fay La Foe did a wonderful upbeat number which made us smile. Jack Woodhead was even funnier, we loved his rambling asides and his sharp wit and Matt Pang's Straight jacket escape while riding a unicycle had us crying with laughter.
All in all it was a great night. I felt wonderful in my new Military dress by Pin Up Couture, the crowd was warm and we had SUCH a giggle!
Posted on 2 March 2010 | 9:35 pm










