Showing posts with label Panties. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Panties. Show all posts

Sunday 21 October 2012

Markets, creative juice and more undercrackers

Today I visited the Princess May car boot sale in Stoke Newington and Netil Market  in Hackney.
For once I didn't go as a buyer, I was merely scoping them out to see if they'd be any good to sell at. 
At most car boot sales you pretty much know what to expect, punters want bargains and you have to make like ASDA and stack 'em high and sell 'em low.
Netil Market was a bit of a disappointment cause I was expecting something a lot bigger, don't get me wrong the quality of what was on offer was perfectly good but I prefer my markets to have a glut of stalls with lots of stuff on them.
Maybe it's just me but I feel a bit awkward stopping at a stall that has just got a few bits laid out on it and when you pick something up the seller gives you a "don't touch the precious things of the shop" death stare!
I'll definitely keep it in mind but
I'm checking out a few more places tomorrow so hopefully I can find one that's even more to my liking.
Travelling to Hackney from my pad is also a bit of a drag as the bus takes ages.
When I got back home I spent the rest of the day/evening making adornments and flicking through vintage mail-order catalogues.
I made these funky Twiggy inspired earrings for the shop... 
and two threaded bead necklaces...
...and one horse brass necklace, I named it 
'You've Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two'...
I really love it and I'm very tempted to keep it but I'm not going to.
The rest of the evening was spent flicking through a number of old mail order catalogues from the 70s that my mum bought for me a couple of years ago. 
When I was a kid my sister and I would cozy up in bed on a Saturday morning with one of these and play a very simple game in which we had to pick one favourite thing from every page of the catalogue but we weren't allowed to pick the same item...I really loved that game!
I remember we would giggle our little faces off when we got to the mens underwear section :)
I found more panties than you can shake a stick at...not that I'm obsessed or anything!
Bring back psychedelic print on undercrackers!
Oo'er Missus!
When it comes to undies I prefer the good old retro shaped brief, I'm not a fan of flimsy thongs or frilly knickers!
Last but by no means least here are some for the boys :)
Do guys still wear Long Johns?
Chicks are lucky, we've got tights and leggings for when it gets Baltic outside.
I promise no more undergarment related posts for a while now, I just wanted to share these fab old catalogue pics with you all.
Have a great Sunday!
Lot's of love,
Jennie
xXx




Saturday 20 October 2012

Frockfest & Groovy Panties

Happy weekend :)
As some of you may already know I have a Frocktasia Facebook page which has 82 wonderful likes thus far, each and every new 'like' gives me such a kick...
it's feels a bit like a fabulous compliment or a wolf whistle from a really attractive guy.
So thank you very much if you have already liked the page and made me feel like a very happy sausage ;)
On the Frocktasia Facebook I also have an album of dresses that are available to buy.
 I named that album 'Frockfest' and today I decided to reduce the prices on everything in that album, yay!
Prices now range from £10-£35 (+ £3.95 P&P for within the UK) and there is plenty of variety, so why not go and have a wee look?
This is one of the fab frocks that is up for grabs...
Item: Vintage 70s/80s monochrome arty floral print dress.
Price: £20 + £3.95 P&P for within the UK
Details: Cuffed short sleeves, stand collar, buttoned ruffle front detailing, fully lined skirt, elasticated waist, belt loops & original tie belt.
Labelled: IMAGE collection - Made in Hong Kong
Condition: Excellent
Fabric: Swishy polyester with nylon lining.
Measurements:
Bust: 38"
Waist: 28-36" (elasticated)
Hips: 40"
Length: 45"
Sleeves: 11,5"
Labelled: size 16
Best fit: UK 10/12/14 (depending on desired fit)
If you want to have a closer look at the 'Frockfest' garments I have made a dropbox folder full of pics :)
I'm going to leave you with some groovy panties...
I bagged these bonkers dead-stock nylon panties on my last vintage treasure hunting trip...
I actually had a pair of these already in my vintage undies collection...
They are labelled 'St Michael'... 
I could so see Desiree wearing these as knicker shorts ;)
Whadd'ya think dahlin'...wud ya?

Desiree is totally

Dee-Gorgeous & Dee-Groovy!

Have a cracker of a weekend my beautiful readers, see ya :)
Lot's of love,
Jennie
xXx