Sunday, June 30, 2013

The Sunday Snag – Ooh La La

40s style bra in Tiffany blue

Garter Belt and Stockings

Reproduction Vintage Panties and Seamed Stockings

1940s Style Pointed Bra in Tiffany Blue
The Sunday Snag is about to get some heat! 

Relax, no jiggly bits will be seen. I just wanted to give you a peek at what I've been wearing under all these vintage finds you've been ogling at lately. Back on my Bucket List Outfit post (see here), you got to see the only (until now) visible part of my underpinnings, my seamed stockings. Well, here is the rest of the innumerable under-layers that made up that outfit. None of these are actual vintage, but instead they are reproductions of vintage styles. 

I've been coveting the garter belt look for quite a long time. I love clean line of the contrasted seam in the back and the oh so sexy tug that a garter belt makes on the skin. It is actually quite funny to me that this seems so scandalous to post on a blog. I mean, really, I see girls on the street in smaller dresses than my slip (not to mention the amount of skin seen in the modern shorts style!). So don't get your blood pressure up, this is only as naughty as you allow it to be. 
*I did get these pre-approved by the hubs, by the way. I do care what he feels comfortable with and vetoed a couple of photos per his request. So on with the show!)

I got all my luxurious lingerie (sans slip) from What Katy Did, an online store specializing in vintage reproduction lingerie. They were very helpful via Live Chat and the package came quickly. I wavered a bit on the sizes, but everything worked out relatively well. I purchased contrasted seamed stockings, the Maitresse garter belt and panties, and the 40s style Clarice bra in a Tiffany blue. The 40s bra is pointed (like the ones of that period), but not as pointed as a 50s bullet bra. It has a soft cup and no underwire. As I'm not very busty, this works well for me and was supremely comfortable and quite pretty. The stockings were wonderful! I had to get used to the non-stretch of them though. I've never had stockings that needed a garter to be held up, so even though it is common sense, I didn't anticipate them having no stretch. Same with the bra. There isn't elastic in it, so you have to be very sure of your size as there is no stretch. 

If any of you have specific questions, ask away! This was my first experience with all of these item styles and I would be glad to help if you aren't sure about something or have random questions.

Vintage Style Stockings and Garter Belt

Vintage style contrast seamed stockings

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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Saturday Shop Talk – Harlow's Secret

Sultry 1930s Black Velvet Ribbon Necklace #chatterblossom #velvet #1930s #jeanharlow

Personality: The Seductive Bombshell
Places you'll find yourself: Sprawled across a chaise in a luxurious silk kimono, dripping sensuality with every breath and glance

Film Noir Style Necklace in Black Velvet by ChatterBlossomThis dark, sultry number was inspired by the undeniably sexy Jean Harlow. That 1930s bombshell was exactly who came to mind when I saw this seductive, inky black velvet ribbon. Both pieces of this necklace are reclaimed vintage. The pendant is a vintage half buckle circa 1910-1940 with an early plastic prism in a silver tone metal setting. The necklace is a vintage Swiss Saturnian velvet circa 1900-1910 in jet black rayon with silk chiffon backing.                                                                                                                                                                             This weekend is rather steamy, what with yesterday's Knickers & Drawers post and tomorrow's Ooh La La Sunday Snag!! Stay tuned and enjoy!!


Vintage Black Velvet and Prism Pendant Necklace #vintage #necklace #velvet

reclaimed vintage half buckle pendant and velvet ribbon necklace #1930 #filmnoir


Vintage Velvet Ribbon Necklace #vintage #pincurl #1930 #romantic #womens #jewelry

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Friday, June 28, 2013

Friday Photo Swoon – Knickers & Drawers

Vintage Lingerie - Garter Belt, Bra
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These photo swoons are a teaser for this week's Sunday Snag, so stay tuned for some ooh la la!

vintage 40s ladies showing off their knickers #vintage #knickers #lingerie
Vintage Lingerie #vintage #lingerie
Antique Lingerie - Thrills and Frills
50s lingerie - bullet bra
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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Thursday Thrill – Pearl

Fine art photo of Florentine Jewelry Box

June, that mirrored breath of both spring and summer, lowers her lashes from that first bloom's blush and casts her gaze toward ever lengthening days, those filled with love's bright rush. 

Pearl
Handmade Art Nouveau style Wedding Gown

Vintage pearl and diamond ring #ring #engagement #wedding

Freshwater Pearls

1930s silk wedding gown #wedding #1930 #silk

Intricate handmade collar with imitation pearls

French Lace and Tulle Wedding Gown #wedding #gown #bride

Black Mother of Pearl Necklace

Vintage Button Photograph by Paris Plus

Daisy Macro Photo by Facing the Lens

"Then followed that beautiful season...Summer...
Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light:
and the landscape lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood."

-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow


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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Treasury Tuesday – Move This Party Outdoors!

It's officially summer now, everybody!! Time to get outside!!

Everyday now someone is BBQ-ing in the sunshine near our apartment. We take a walk everyday and I find my sniffer wanting to follow the heavenly smell of grilled goodies that seems to linger in the air. We'll walk past neighborhoods where you hear laughter and gabbing coming from the backyards. People sharing an afternoon outside with friends and family is one of the best parts of the summer and today's treasury highlights items that would be perfect for just such an occasion!

Curated by Andrea of sorrythankyou79 (who has a super fun shop full of vintage goodies by the way!), this treasury features fun retro decor items and accessories that would highlight any patio party. I love love love the 50s cat eye glasses and those bar stools are outrageously cute! Making her debut in this party is my starburst hair bow, "Stars in Their Eyes"!

To view individual items in this treasury, click here.

Retro Patio Party themed giftguide on Etsy

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Monday, June 24, 2013

Makeover Monday – Vintage Head Scarf Tutorial

Hello Lovelies! I don't usually have a Monday post, but after a recent outfit post where I featured a scarf wrap (see here) I got questions from a few of you on how I tied my head scarf. Well wish granted! I made my very first tutorial just for you! 

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow:

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom #vintage #hair #hairstyleCouple of Notes: 
- I have my hair in a pin curl setting, but you could just as easily have your hair pulled back in a flat bun and leave your bangs out.
- My scarf is a sheer raw silk in a long rectangular shape (60"x18")

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom #vintage #hairstyle
Drape the scarf over your head just behind your bangs (or whatever hair you want exposed).

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom
Grab one side of the scarf in each hand and pull taut.

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom

Move your hands up to the base of your head still holding the scarf taut and making sure all hair is covered at the bottom 

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom
Cross the two ends of the scarf.

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom
Pull the crossed ends taut.

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom
Pull the ends up and around the sides, still holding tight.

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom #pinup #scarf #hair #vintage
Cross the ends off to one side.

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom Tie the ends (just tie, don't knot).

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom
Tie into a bow.

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom

Spread out the bow and fluff it up, tucking in the ends

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom #pincurl #vintage #retro #hairstyle #hair
Secure at the nape of the neck with bobby pins. 
(find my button bobby pins here)

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom

How to Tie a Vintage Style Head Scarf Bow ~ ChatterBlossom

Voila! One adorable vintage style head scarf bow! A pin curl setting never looked so cute!

Check out my 2nd Vintage Scarf Tutorial here!!



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