Silver Lining

Good news! I won £10 on the lottery so that covered the wasted travel fare and gives me a couple of quid to spend wiselys.
Also my tray of veg for a £1 that I have been getting for like ages, coupled with economy spending for the last two months, means that I have the lost weight, so I can now fit in Christmas favourite vintage dresses and this dress below only two more inches to go on the bust.


1950s chiffon Party dress £55

My bargain shop buy. 1940S Dress with Bolero £42

I got these two dresses from a vintage shop up north, for years I studied at a University town that had the best kept vintage shop in England, and when I did find out about it, I had left. It makes me mad, just thinking of the kinda clothes I couldve bought while studying.
It makes the 3hr trip I make 4 times a year to visit it, worth it.

Washout Wednesday

I had my 2nd interview this month and I didn't make it, I had to take the bus because at the minute Im living on £5 a week, I factored in traffic, but I didn't factor in the rain or walking distance so I was more then 15 minutes late for the interview. I probably could of called them but phone calls are pricy on my line, I decided not to go in as they wouldn't consider me as a professional for being so late anyway and to be honest I would need to give one hell of an interview for them to overlook that, and by looking at the severe red eyes I woke up with this morning I wasnt gonna get this job. Never mind I didnt want to work their anyway.

Patterns

I have a bad habit.....I have many habits but this one is whenever I go to John Lewis and when they have a sale on patterns I must try and buy a reproduction dress pattern, and then nothing................................................... they just sit in my sewing bag.
I have made something, a felt flower hat based on a vintage design and a summer dress which is near complete but I got stuck on doing the button hole stand and then cut a skirt panel wrong and havn't looked at it since last year.
So today I have decided that I need to part with at least a few, to feed my Beswick habit.
Find me under usernames essex_lolly on ebay

Mondays Best- Crossover 40's dress

There something about 1940's dress, its functional yes, but with a hint of glamour.
This dress has beautiful magenta lining perfect for glaming up a dark winters day, I was lucky to get from ebay for under £40.

Recommended Seller- Dress Like Dita pt 2

The recomended Seller section features only sellers I have personal purchased from and feel they deserve more coverage.

Katandpat@ PinkPurr Studio on Ebay, produce custom made 50s style clothing, the clothing design are amazing and are worthy of the price.
I discovered them a while ago but, I couldn't justify the garments prices on my salary, their prices do fluctuate, sometimes they are lowered and that's the perfect time to grab a piece. They are definately worth the investment as they are made to a high standard custom fit and with love.
I only own one piece a sarong style dress with a African style print, which was a new style they were trying out for the summer last year.



As soon as my funds sort out themselves I got my eye on the Pink Kitty Halter Dress.


Black Rockabilly 50s PINK Kitty Cat Halter Dress $199.00 my dream dress at you can dream price. The other colour tone is less at $159.00


BLACK 50s Vintage stl BEADED SHIMMY MARTINI PARTY Dress $149.00

I would imagine that this would be something that would give you the 50s look, and maybe something that Dita Von Teese may of worn in the earlier years, before she focused on the 40's style, which somtimes makes her look like the most preserved Granny in the World. She should stick to modern or flirty 50s its more becoming on her.

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/PinkPurr-Studio__W0QQ_armrsZ1

Recommended Seller- Kiss Me Quick

I have always liked stockings, they are the ultimate in feminity, but I always worn a uniform so I cant wear them to work.

I wish for an office job, I wish for an office job

My first pair of nylon stockings, I bought only last year from What Katie Did. I bought two pairs of classic seamed stockings in either chocolate. and one in white with black contrast. Unfortunately the chocolate pair had a fault in them, and after traveling 1.5hrs to get them, I couldnt go back to replace them. While I was their I also bought my first waist shaper girdle by Rago, which was highly recommend, but unfortuntely does very little shaping, so I quickly sold it on.
Armed with my new stockings, but with nothing to hold them up with, I started searching the internet for a vintage inspired number and came across this seller Kiss Me Quick on etsy.
I am not a slender girl but her powermesh girdle sucks me in and is ultra sexy. Now shes back selling her girdles which are used by burlesque artists.
Don't be Cross" Girdles, comes this very pretty number in a limited edition, 1940's inspired, pink and grey print!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6245581

Halloween Costume

Halloween is my favourite holiday better then Christmas, so I have already worked out my outfit choice, but just to make sure I thought I should do picture montage.

This years contender as "Vampira", base is Morticia dress.

Last years costume "The Green Witch"

The backup "Dark Riding Hood," consists of glitter red corset, Healing Heart Hoodie, vintage sequin cape, ruffle skirt.

Recommended Seller- Healing Heart

Healing Heart is another seller, I have been watching on Etsy, while I admire her message, I couldn't wear clothing with messages on it, I eat meat, wear leather shoes and own vintage fur. One item I did buy was the Ribbon Ruffle hoodie, it has a quite lolita feel to it. My only complaint I would have is that the hood is out of shape and falls of my head, so I cant wear it up, and the length is little short for my liking, not really a fan of belly flashing, but otherwise it a quality made piece.

Ribbon Ruffle hoodie $54.00

Next on the list Ruffles Bows N Hearts Hoodie $78.00

Bio

Healing Heart Designs is an ethical clothing and accessory company based in Toronto. Advocating Compassion Over Fashion, the line features original designs that are fit for any body type, and easy on the conscience. Made in Canada and cruelty-free, the clothing is cute, comfortable, and most importantly delivers a strong message.Make a loud statement in style; become a caring consumer and let Healing Heart help you start a revolution in your closet!

htttp://www.healingheartdesigns.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=60649

Recommended Seller - Hey Sailor

I have not listed many recommended sellers as my funds are dry, so I have not bought anything from the internet in the last 3 months. Hey Sailor is a seller I have been admiring on Etsy for a while, I have lots of favourites on Etsy, so slowly I am working through the list on what to buy next.

I cant believe I have not posted about my favourite hat seller Hey Sailor!
She sells "ladies vintage inspired hats of distinction," her own words. Up onto yesterday on Etsy she was holding a special 48hr sale, where some of her most expensive hats were available for $110, a rarity, the sale is still on but the low discount is no longer available. I'm so upset why did I have to jack my job in? I only own one hat by Hey Sailor which I bought on sale (wearing it on my profile pic), but its beautiful, so I will have to hold out for the next sale.

My dream hat now $171.00

The hat I bought
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5443073

Sundays Best- Sweater Dress

The Best thing about Autumn is that I have a reason to shop for vintage winter wear. I'm on mission for a lovely sweater dress from the 40s-60s.

So far I have one, a beautiful acrylic knitted black dress with lavish sequin bow from the 60s.
Made by Pat Sandler for Wellmore it's a sad example of how boring modern day clothing has become, I rarely visit the shops and think, wow I must buy this!

The Ultimate Mood Lifter

I recently read recently that sales of saucy suspender has gone up over the recession.
I cant understand why recession and possible the popularity of women such as Dita Von Teese has caused UK women to buy more then normally. All women should own nice lingerie sets, I have always bought nice lingerie, bra and panties set with matching girdles. I understand lingerie can be expensive, especially if you are a larger cup, which I am, but their are numerous outlets and ways to acquire lingerie for less. Sales are the best, Selfridges, Debenhams usually have the best sales, with John Lewis is good for designer brands. If you are a larger cup size you are often spoilt for choice. The Best place I find if you are no bigger then a E up is Tkmaxx, that where I have got some of my favorite sets often for £10, it does require you regularly to visit as you can miss out on some great brands, I spotted Elixar by Lejaby and Chantelle on some trips, but unfortunately I missed my size, but it definitely is worth a look.

New underwear is the ultimate mood lifter, it makes you look and feel sexy, how can that be a bad thing. It can also save relationships, sometimes relationships become stale and boring, in new lingerie you are a different women, so ditch those greying undies with the elastic coming through, your soul will thank you.




http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23755695-suspenders-hold-up-well-in-recession.do