Independent clothing designer, creating looks inspired by music, dance & vintage lifestyle. The first collection, Housewives On Fire focuses on classic pieces from the 1920s - 1960s providing wardrobe essentials that withstand the test of time. Explore & Enjoy.Tumblr (3.0; @marionnyc)http://www.marionnyc.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzghrznfL31qiewsdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzghrznfL31qiewsdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>A cluster of gerber daisies were used as an accessory for a Housewives On Fire night on the town look,  in our “City Street Chic” photo shoot.  Modeled by Blair Hope McSorley & photographed by Oye Diran, these hand made treasures complete the custom look.   Gerber daisies, are my favorite because of the vast array of beautiful & bold color they can be found in.  Hair flowers are not only lovely,  they are a great accessory for the gals that don’t have time for the muss & fuss over pin curls and finger waves. </p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/17676814874http://www.marionnyc.com/post/17676814874Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:43:09 -0500hair flowerhousewives on firevintageflapper1920sgatsbydressparty dressvintage vanity fairgerber daisydaisyhair clipaccessoriesmade by marion<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxapfhZTI81qiewsdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“City Street Chic” photo shoot with Blair Hope McSorley.  This picture was taken by Oye Diran in New York City on the corner of St. Marks Place & 2nd ave.  Blair is wearing a Housewives On Fire custom Gatsby dress.  This dress is made from a pale blue vintage vanity fair slip, trimmed from head to toe in over 25 yards of fringe.  I was torn between showing this as an avant garde wedding dress but ended up styling it as a night out in NYC party dress.  Black stilettos with a bundle of pop colored gerber daisy hair clips did just the trick!</p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/15312083895http://www.marionnyc.com/post/15312083895Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:35:00 -0500flapperjazz erafashionclothingretrogatsbyhousewives on firemade by marionmarionnycnew york cityfringe dress1920scharlestonweddingparty dressmarionavant garde<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp9eieGyNi1qiewsdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New York burlesque performer, Weirdee Girl putting the moves on my denim circle skirt…</p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/8344924942http://www.marionnyc.com/post/8344924942Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:13:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loc34qGVxX1qiewsdo1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>World famous wiggle & shaker, Brooklyn Babydoll sets my red hot polka dots on fire…</p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/7618860232http://www.marionnyc.com/post/7618860232Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:26:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnz9p0kb2J1qiewsdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Erin Kitty, wearing her own Housewives On Fire original, in full swing at the Rebel Night Dance Benefit for Japan…</p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/7351397636http://www.marionnyc.com/post/7351397636Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:19:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnmib9SEK81qiewsdo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Rockabilly in NYC!?..who would’a thought!  I love this all american girl goes pulp fiction photo by Sara Antoinette Martin <a href="http://www.skelecore.com" target="_blank">www.skelecore.com</a></p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/7095686283http://www.marionnyc.com/post/7095686283Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:57:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnf89snDgn1qc7qh4o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://yourghoulfriend.tumblr.com/post/6977512584" target="_blank">yourghoulfriend</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>OMG! <strong>WAAAAAANT</strong></p> </blockquote>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/6978966129http://www.marionnyc.com/post/6978966129Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:30:55 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lml63uoEwW1qiewsdo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Erin Kitty mixing prints, the right way… Photograph by Sara Antoinette Martin <a href="http://www.skelecore.com" target="_blank">www.skelecore.com</a></p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/6389798414http://www.marionnyc.com/post/6389798414Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:02:00 -0400housewives on firemarionmade by marionrockabillypinupswing skirtmixing printpulp fiction<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmkvd3YD1C1qiewsdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tatiana Eva Marie, not only looks amazing in this 1920s flapper look, she is also a talented jazz singer.  Check out her FB page… <a href="http://www.facebook.com/avalonjazzband" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/avalonjazzband</a></p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/6384258020http://www.marionnyc.com/post/6384258020Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:10:00 -04001920sflapper dressgold flapper dressjazz eramade by marionmarionrecycled &amp; reconstructedslip dressslip makeoverhousewives on firefringe dress1920svintagevintage inspired<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljysn4vtbn1qiewsdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New York model Ash Catchum looks lovely in the first the first edition of Housewives On Fire dress collection.  A collection truly made out of love for music, dance & vintage culture.</p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/4782264600http://www.marionnyc.com/post/4782264600Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:57:00 -0400rockabillyswing dress1950sleopardsweetheart necklinehousewives on firemarionmade by marionpinupcustom designrecordsvintage guitarvictory rollssweetheart strapless<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj57u9kMYK1qiewsdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Rebel Night jiver Katie Bickert is wearing a Housewives On Fire signature circle skirt.  Many full skirts call themselves swing skirts or circle skirts but are often impostors, whom are cut square & gathered into the waist line.  My skirts are constructed using old fashioned draping techniques that are necessary to reproduce this classic style.  The tummy is smooth while the hemline swings.  You will not find others quite like it.  I am constantly producing this skirt in many different colors & fabrics.  Check out my esty store to see what is available today…</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/ragshop%C2%A0" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/people/ragshop </a></p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/4344845154http://www.marionnyc.com/post/4344845154Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:37:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj57p1l5Az1qiewsdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tatiana Eva Marie features the first Housewives On Fire slim silhouette.  This pink flamingo wiggle dress was made from from a pattern I reproduced straight out of my closet.  The original was a vintage dress, made from black denim.  I would wear the black dress to everything from rockabilly weekenders to all ages punk shows.  It was perfect every-time until I split it up the back & had to put it to rest for good.  It has risen from the dead in the form of pink flamingos!(John Waters would be proud)  The dress shown is sold but will return in other forms, so stay tuned…    </p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/4344773577http://www.marionnyc.com/post/4344773577Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:34:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj5285opam1qiewsdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>British artist Susana Alonso designed the Housewives On Fire logo.  Way back in 2005, I found her through myspace (remember that?!!).  I fell in love with her artwork & asked her to design a logo for me.  I couldn’t have made a better decision.  I also really love her tattoo art, you should check it out…</p> <p><a href="http://www.moodswingsonthenet.com/c-135-susana-alonso.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.moodswingsonthenet.com/c-135-susana-alonso.aspx</a></p>http://www.marionnyc.com/post/4342467461http://www.marionnyc.com/post/4342467461Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:36:00 -0400custom clothinghousewives on firemade by marionmarionoriginal artretrorockabilly logosusana alonsotattoo art