Thursday, May 28, 2009

Announcements!

First, the winner of my Beauties Lash Out Contest is Hil'Lesha! I hope you'll love LashFood Eyelash Conditioning Stimulant -- and love your lashes (and brows!) now too!

Second, my hot deal on cool ads ends next week (June 4th); so buy &/or book 'em now!

Third, two contests will begin before the week ends. I know, I know, I've teased long enough... But they will start soon, so please remember to stop back.

Image credits: vintage pin-up girl decals from Decal Cottage.

Do You Have Your Thursday Panties On?

Red retro Day Of The Week panties with "Thursday" embroidered on the white heart.

Long Vintage Black Nightgown To Fall For

This 1940s long black Goddess Nightgown has Grecian styled gathers at the shoulders and a bodice of sheer crystal pleats with a very sheer classy peek-a-boo insert below it, beneath which heavenly 100% Dupont nylon falls -- nearly forever!

Pink Sweaters Are Always In Season

Especially when paired with pink panties! A loyal reader, Phil, sent me this pretty modern pinup photo -- thanks, Phil!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Sweet Feet!

More pretty vintage stockings with rhinestones and black "velvet" flocking.

Full Cut Illusion Lace Panties

Secrets in Lace knows the allure of full cut vintage style panties -- their aptly named Allure Panty proves it. With a full nylon back and illusion lace in your choice of black lace over mocha or black lace over light pink (as well as other choices) on the front. Lovely! And in sizes up to 3X too!

It Was Only Paper Roses...

And doilies; but still, it was lingerie *wink*

Monday, May 25, 2009

A Matter Of Taste; Or, Worn Panties Are Like Snowflakes

Naughty suggestive panties & underwear for him & her from TASTE Underwear. (You know I lurve the purple!)


Saturday, May 23, 2009

Looking For Nemo

An absolutely stunning vintage open bottom girdle by Nemo.


Here's what the seller says:
It is constructed of firm and heavy rayon powernet. The front panel is curvy with an embroidered tulip and two 4" covered stays that are placed at an angle. Elastic adjustable waist with a glossy satin fanny panel bordered with two 6" stays. There are six rubber and metal garters to secure your vintage silk stockings.... four of the garters have the black satin ribbon covering them the back two are without the ribbon ( this is how it is made).

On the left side is a black enameled metal zipper with a black satin ribbon pull and under the zipper are 3 heavy duty hooks & eyes. The hem line is bordered with a very soft 2" netting, the same netting covers the front floral panel.
Color: Jet Black

Since it's not in my size, I will have to search the seven seas for it. As Dori says, "Just keep swimming swimming..."

Ruffles Have...

Dainty blue velvet bows! Finger-lickin'-good vintage ruffled panties by Nettie Rosenstein will make you feel free-to-lay with a delicious details like a double nylon gusset & a satin pillowtab. I hunger for them, don't you?

Below Your Waist...

...And above your hips is a bulge called your upper hip. That's what Turnabout by Warner's takes care of.
Here's the 1965 girdle ad:


Apparently for those who want little hips but hate big girdles.

Because Turn-About Is Fair Play

We all know a few men who've worn panties on their heads, so why not wear bandanas on your bottom? Capture the spirit with D&G Intimates 'Bandana' Thong -- now on sale for just $22.90 at Nordstrom's. (Via Shop It To Me SaleMail.)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Monday, May 18, 2009

Plus Sizes At Small Prices

This Embroidered Satin Peignoir Set at Roaman's was $79.99 - $89.99, but now it's only $29.99 - $39.99! Plus sizes at small prices *wink*

Friday, May 15, 2009

Best Of Both Worlds

Retro full cut sinful black panties with sweet ribbons, red rosettes, and white lacy trimmed leg openings.

Brillum Blues Made For Dancing

This may be a vintage Brillum nightgown, but those layers of chiffon deserve to go out dancing. It's just too pretty to restrain it indoors, don't you think?

Vintage Girdle Washing Tips

Pop Tart (of several blogs) sent me this tidbit from a 1941 issue of Modern Woman Magazine:

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Little Black Basics: The Sexy Teddy

A sexy black lace trimmed teddy with stretch lace cups and flirt-tastic sheer chiffon edging at the leg openings.

Was: $39.99 - $44.99
Now: $29.99 - $34.99

In sizes up to 5X, too, so no excuses now, ladies!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Antique Onyx Hosiery Ads

Deanna sent me these scans of advertisements for Lord & Taylor "ONYX" Hosiery found in The Philistine: A Periodical of Protest. They may not contain spectacular illustrations or images; but the verbiage is fabulous! Like the boast that these stockings "will make your vacation time double enjoyable" -- or this:

There is so much that is little,
So little that is big.

The Big Things in life are notable for their rarity, and be they Men or Matter their prominence is marked.

One of the real Big Things is the "ONYX" Reputation -- all Women unite in its praise, and are delighted with it's fine Quality and endurance.

The Steel Boned Duchess

The Duchess is a black & pink burlesque inspired corset made especially for curvier figures -- yes, that means larger or plus sizes. Amazingly, it's not just "larger" but has a longer torso too!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

It's Not Brand-Spanking New, But...

This vintage Vanity Fair nightgown give you rosey-red cheeks in bed -- one way or another! *wink*

Men Thrill At A Glimpse Of Pink...

Like Betsey Johnson's Pink Eyelet Cross-Dyed Lace Wide Side Thong and Garter Belt.

We've All Heard Of Slip Teases...

So why not a bra tease! A white bra hides beneath a vintage black longline bra with boning.

Beauties Lash Out Contest!

OK my beauties, I'm giving away one full-sized tube of LashFood (which I reviewed and loved) to one lucky winner.

All you have to do to enter and win LashFood Eyelash Conditioning Stimulant (worth over $100!) is post a comment with your email address and tell me...

What's your biggest problem with your eyelashes &/or eyebrows?

or

What beauty tip for lashes and brows have you tried with disastrous results?

It's time to lash-out and maybe get better lashes for it!

If you'd prefer not to post your email address, you may, instead, opt do one of the following:

Email your answer to slipofagirl@gmail.com along with the name/id you'd like used should I mention your entry here at A Slip of a Girl.

Post your entry at your blog -- if you do this you must include in your post both a link to this post & to LashFood and email your link as an entry to me so that I do not miss it (and have means to contact you for your shipping information should you win.)

Fine Print:

This contest is open to readers of A Slip of a Girl who reside anywhere in 48 states of the Continental USA.

Entries must be received/posted on or before midnight, central time, May 18, 2009; I'll pick the lucky winner on May 20, 2009.

Kindly remember that entries without means of contact will not be entered.

Vintage Lingerie Catalog Pages

Jaynie's got some neat scans from a vintage lingerie catalog -- here's one to tease you into going over *wink*

Saturday, May 09, 2009

Jackie-O Style In Bed

This vintage aqua peignoir set screams of Jackie O's classic style. Look at the white floral lace overlay on the bodice above an empire waistline -- complete with center bow! Lots of vintage nylon -- layers of it! So get out your pearls, but skip the pillbox hat, and be The First Lady, baby.



So You Want To Be A Movie Star, Hmm?

Why not just dress like one? You'll have more time to lounge about in these divine vintage black Movie Star pettipants with a large double nylon crotch, flat satin pillow tab and let's not overlook the lovely details on the legs! Rows of double lace around each of the leg openings with sheer chiffon inserts in between -- and is those little pink rose appliques too? Sweet!

You'll Look Sweet & Cute...

But with all the slippery nylon on this vintage baby doll set with matching bloomer-like full panties you'll feel like being a bit more naughty than nice. *wink*


Stand Straight, Shoulders Back, And Lashes Out!

When it comes to weapons of mass seduction, there's one basic that most ladies have known -- and used -- since junior high: our eyes. Yes, those things on our faces that, as we develop bigger bust lines, we must constantly remind men to look at when they talk to us. *wink*

For most of us, our first foray into the world of beauty was not our first bra but buying mascara -- a literal mini-magic wand that darkened, extended and thickened our lashes, giving our eyes something to really work with as we increased our batting averages. But, for some of us, years of wearing & removing makeup has left us with dry and brittle lashes. Others say that's how their eyelashes have always been. And many complain that they simply cannot leave the house without mascara because otherwise they "have no lashes at all."

For years we've been trapped by our own desire to have flirty lashes, but now there's LashFood, a product which claims it can assist in the the growth of healthier, darker, longer, thicker eyelashes. Intrigued, I put it to the test...

LashFood Eyelash Conditioning Stimulant is a scientifically blended liquid of natural ingredients that you apply like eyeliner, twice a day, at the root of your lashes. The good news is that it doesn't sting -- and it doesn't melt or otherwise make a mess of your other eye makeup when it is applied over the LashFood.

The mixed news is that, like most products which assist in new growth, it's going to take some time to see the results -- but the terrific news is that you will see them!

My lashes became shinier after just a few weeks (I think they were darker too? but that could have been the shine fooling me...) And then, a few weeks later, I noticed my eyelashes were a bit darker and fuller looking too. And, yes, Virginia, this was before I put on the mascara.

Once mascara was applied, my lashes almost seemed too-long (if there is such a thing?) and certainly dangerous in a very sexy way...

So yes, LashFood works!

But wait! There's more! Super bonus points for LashFood because is also assists those of us with weak, sparse eyebrows too.

I've had a history of thyroid issues, which makes my eyebrows really thin and light, requiring me to pencil in the last third of my eyebrows (at the outer edge). Ladies with similar issues will know what joys I speak of here. But LashFood has helped a bit. Especially with darkening what hairs are there. A few more months, and who knows...? Such an exciting thought! (Ladies who have been mother pluckers may also have complaints about where eyebrow hairs just don't seem to grow right anymore... I'd like to think LashFood can help you with that too.)

In any case, I highly recommend LashFood Eyelash Conditioning Stimulant. It may seem pricey -- but when you consider the days of freedom from mascara and the confidence to go au naturale with nude lashes, and the fact that one tube lasts five months, well, it seems outrageous not to buy it.

I'm Pretty Sure They Don't Mean The Opera...

At least La Perla's pretty Opening Night chemise of copper satin doesn't make me think of the opera... Though what I have in mind does leave the lady "singing" to note the end. *wink*



Currently 46% off at Bluefly -- found via at ShopItToMe.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

I'm Late, I'm Late!

Sorry for the delay in posting...

The two lucky winners of the "Shape Me? No, No, No! Shape YOU!" Contest are Vicky H. and Shelley! Go get 'em girls!

As for the rest of you, you can get your own breast-lifting, muffin-top-flattening, lust-inducing Shape Me Bra at ShapeMeBra.com. *wink*

Image via Brandon Christopher Warren at Flickr -- you can buy prints ;)

Monday, May 04, 2009

Like My Kitty?

This silky orange kitten loves to be pet...



And you'll want to pet it too because pussy's on a full-cut pair of black retro Penney's Adonna panties!


(Just beware of where you touch, buddy -- this kitty's got her sparkling green rhinestone eyes on you!)

They Dont Make 'Em Like They Used To

My Dearest David sent me a link to this fabulously sexy vintage photo at Flickr -- I'm not sure about you, but my fingers certainly want to touch that chemise... Only to discover if those dainty roses are embroidered or lace, of course. Well, maybe I'd sneak a few touches of that silk too.

Friday, May 01, 2009

Don't Be A Bloomin' Idiot

Buy things when they are on sale. Inside today's ShopItToMe Salemail, news that Bloomies has the beautiful print of floral blooms on sale with the Cosabella Celine Printed Hotpant for just $18. (The matching Plunge Push Up Bra isn't on sale -- yet. But if you sign up at ShopItToMe you'll get a notice if/when it is!)

Pretty As A Pintucked Pin Up

I suspect this 1950's sheer cocoa beige short sleeve "Pin Up blouse" was actually a bed jacket over a stunning nightgown or the matching jacket for a pretty evening gown -- but you certainly could wear it as a blouse (with a camisole beneath it, of course). In any case, this vintage piece features superb pintucking, incredible flower appliques -- complete with prong-set rhinestones, generous sleeves, and more rhinestones as buttons. What's not to swoon over?


Original La Cage Aux Folles Costume -- For Male?

The Etsy seller says:
This corset-like Body-enhancing hourglass shape enducing undergarment is attributed to a very famous New York Costume Design house/designer, Barbara Matera (Bio below). Barbara Matera designed all of the original costumes for La Cage Aux Folles, and I believe this is where this piece originates from.

This was clearly meant for a male actor playing female roles or masquerading as a woman, as it is enhanced with ample bust padding and hip padding and is boned. The original actor's name(s)(Gary Slavin, Gary or Slavin) are written on the label inside. Alternately I believe it could have been used to give a thinner actress some shape on the stage.