Friday, July 31, 2009
There's Nothing Like A Train
Um, I mean there's nothing like a dame. But dames, especially those wearing sexy retro-styled lingerie, posing with trains -- that's especially hot, right?
Snidely Whiplash dreams, anyone?
If nothing else, the custom hand made Cameo Intimates lingerie (Cameo "Hollywood" Bullet Brassiere & Cameo Long Line Garter Belt) should be saved! Where-O-where is Dudley Do-Right when you need him?
Photographer: Infinet Photograffi
Model: Alisha Lauren
Snidely Whiplash dreams, anyone?
If nothing else, the custom hand made Cameo Intimates lingerie (Cameo "Hollywood" Bullet Brassiere & Cameo Long Line Garter Belt) should be saved! Where-O-where is Dudley Do-Right when you need him?
Photographer: Infinet Photograffi
Model: Alisha Lauren
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Got Talent?
I don't have any real talent, but...
Twolia's having a talent contest:
We're encouraging women to show the world their talent and brilliance! Simply upload your video(s) in as many appropriate categories during July and August to place yourself in the August Talent pool.
Each month's 1st place winner takes home $1,000 and the 2nd place winner gets $500 -- and for August, it's just 99 cents to submit your video (normally $9.95)!
Large Medium Small Busts (Vintage Ad)
An interesting ad from 1952, not only for the free "Glamor Bustline Course" (which you could keep, even if you returned the bra), or even for the oft icky descriptions (like the "Yuth-Bust" which lifts & supports even if "they are extra large, spread out or sagging"), but because I'm wondering just why the image for large & extra large bras is smaller than the others?
Tidy Whities?
White underthings are anything but boring -- especially if you are lucky enough to have a vintage white slip like this:
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
How Do You Know If It's Getting Hot In Here?
Over at Collectors' Quest, Scagnetti has a to-die-for vintage item which uses pinups to help you understand temperatures:
50 degrees is sweater time
70 degrees is the ideal temperature
Once you get to the 80s & 90s, we're getting warmer -- especially for fans of lingerie who will probably find these temperatures far more ideal *wink*
Once you're at 120 degrees, it's too hot for fans of vintage lingerie -- and that pinup girl will need to be moving that fan lol
50 degrees is sweater time
70 degrees is the ideal temperature
Once you get to the 80s & 90s, we're getting warmer -- especially for fans of lingerie who will probably find these temperatures far more ideal *wink*
Once you're at 120 degrees, it's too hot for fans of vintage lingerie -- and that pinup girl will need to be moving that fan lol
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Like Two Scoops Of Cool Lime Sherbet
Freya's "Retro" Plunge Bra in lime green is now 29% off at Bare Necessities. (Found via Shop It To Me.)
Monday, July 20, 2009
A Vintage Open Bottom Girdle Full Of Frills & Thrills
A very sassy vintage open bottom girdle with lace covered control panel, gathered scalloped organdie (with pretty embroidery) and pretty pastel kitten bows. A full-frills way to contour your curves and hold up your stockings!
Mary Tyler Moore's Pantyhose Covered Legs
Mary Tyler Moore's taken off the Capri pants for this photo. Hard to believe that the once sexy retro pants are now a dirty slur -- but it's true!
70% Off? What The Elle, I'll Go Shopping!
Elle Macpherson Intimates Boudoir on sale for 70% off at theOutnet -- save on such lovelies as the black & tan Boudoir lace thong (now only $12!), the regal Suspender belt boudoir briefs (a mere $15!), and the glorious illusion lace boudoir bra (just $39!)
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Johnny Can't Concentrate On His Math Because Sue's Bra Strap Is Showing - I Guess His Only Option Is To Fail Math & Rape The Girl
My daughter was sent home from school with a note one of the last days of school. Along with the note, she was wearing her gym uniform t-shirt. Seems her bra strap was visible beneath her sleeveless top & so she was deemed unacceptably dressed & forced to wear the "more coverage providing" gym shirt. The note was a reminder of the high school's dress code.
Now I'd seen my daughter dressed that morning when she left for school, and I assure you that she was decently dressed. I guess after a few hours of natural body movement, her bra strap peeked out from under the sleeveless top -- a completely unnatural and non-come-hither thing, right ladies? I mean, name a summer top where at some point some movement you or your purse strap makes does not result in a bit of bra becoming visible. The only real way to avoid it is to wear a high-necked or longer sleeved shirt -- something that is often uncomfortable due to high temperatures, which is why boys (but not girls!) are allowed to wear tank tops (including those with neck, back & arm holes down to their waists).
Curious, I called the school. Maybe I was missing something here... Maybe my daughter had done some clothing switcheroo at school -- like the sort of thing you see in movies. No, she hadn't.
So I asked what the problem was. And I patiently listened to the generic dress code prattle.
Then asked the counselor to tell me specifically why this less than 2 inch bit of less than 1/2 an inch wide a bit of ivory colored fabric beneath a red top should be such a problem.
The reason? It's not fair to ask hormonal boys to concentrate on their tests & studies with such a thing so visible.
Umm, excuse me; whatever happened to the old school mantra "Keep your eyes on your own paper, son," and just good old "Mind your own business."
The counselor informed me that girls are present in the hallways etc. and, "you know boys & their hormones."
"Yes," I replied, "I sure do -- and shouldn't they be learning self-control along with arithmetic?"
"Certainly, b-b-but," she began, far less comfortable talking with me.
"You just confirmed that my daughter was not dressed like Madonna in the 80's," I said, "so it's not like she was dressed inappropriately for school."
Uncomfortable silence from the counselor.
I just waited her out.
"The school's policy is not to add distraction for the boys. I don't make the policies..."
So I scheduled a meeting with the principals -- yes, principals, because you know they have like a dozen of them per school now. The counselor was there too.
The meeting started like the phone conversation with the counselor had & I remained patient & bid my time. When we got to the cut & paste part of their script, the part designed to end the conversation, the "our policy is not to add distraction for the boys," that's when I dug my heels in.
"But my daughter was dressed according to policy -- save for a bit of bra strap that by your own admission was neither purposefully, provocatively, slid off onto the shoulder, nor anything else other than a bit of material showing beneath a -- again, perfectly acceptable in every other way -- top. It was simply a small matter of normal movement."
"Yes, that's why she wasn't sent home immediately."
"But she was forced to change her clothing."
"So as not to embarrass herself or distract other students."
"Oh, I see," I said, my voice rich in sarcasm, "So I'm assuming that all the female teachers & staff over an A-cup are wearing clothing that falls like big roomy tents from their chests, so that there's no hint of breasts or female form, right?"
Sound of crickets chirping.
"I can't tell... Is your silence confirmation that this is done or shock at such a stupid suggestion?"
A sputter of some sort. Some blushing. Followed by more crickets.
"I think we both know it is ridiculous & unfair to ask women of any age -- in any situation -- to dress to conceal their gender. Why are we teaching girls & young women to hide & be ashamed of their bodies? To be afraid of them, even? Even wearing a burka announces that a female form lies beneath it; you can't control what these boys might think -- they are the only ones who can do that. And that's what the schools should be requiring -- that the males learn to control their thoughts & actions."
Before the crickets could become deafening, the principal spoke. "This policy is also for your daughter's safety; to ensure nothing happens to her."
"You think you are making her safe by teaching her to change her already appropriate dress? You think that the appropriate message here is that girls need to watch every little thing they do, including a purse strap that pulls on the shoulder of her top and exposes 2 inches of bra strap, in order to protect themselves from a probable or possible sexual assault? If you do, then you, by giving them the responsibility for what some male might do, are blaming victims. That is neither accurate nor fair; and it's sexism. Because you are not holding the perpetrators or possible perpetrators responsible -- and you are placing undue, illogical, restraints on one gender -- and that gender the very one to be victimized. Nor are you communicating a no tolerance policy with regards to assaults on women. Frankly, you are giving away excuses for those who assault, rape, attack & abuse women -- before anything has even happened. Such policies & attitudes condone & encourage such crimes."
The principal, trying to regain control of the meeting, replies with, "I'm not sure what it is you'd like us to do at this point... Your daughter's got nothing on her record... What specifically would you like us to do?"
"I'd like you & this school to start teaching young men self control, to stop making young women accountable & responsible for what males might do, and to make it absolutely clear that victims are not responsible in any way for the assaults, attacks & abuse. I want policies corrected & created to teach & enforce zero tolerance in these areas."
I'd like to leave the post there -- on an assertive note. But that's not reality.
The reality is, they've "taken in & noted my concerns" and suggested I get involved with our local parent-teacher association as well as the school board. These things of course must wait until next year. And if I can't seem to get "educated" people to understand the obvious, well, let's just say I won't be holding my breath.
And the whole thing has me really, really, pissed off.
What say you?
Now I'd seen my daughter dressed that morning when she left for school, and I assure you that she was decently dressed. I guess after a few hours of natural body movement, her bra strap peeked out from under the sleeveless top -- a completely unnatural and non-come-hither thing, right ladies? I mean, name a summer top where at some point some movement you or your purse strap makes does not result in a bit of bra becoming visible. The only real way to avoid it is to wear a high-necked or longer sleeved shirt -- something that is often uncomfortable due to high temperatures, which is why boys (but not girls!) are allowed to wear tank tops (including those with neck, back & arm holes down to their waists).
Curious, I called the school. Maybe I was missing something here... Maybe my daughter had done some clothing switcheroo at school -- like the sort of thing you see in movies. No, she hadn't.
So I asked what the problem was. And I patiently listened to the generic dress code prattle.
Then asked the counselor to tell me specifically why this less than 2 inch bit of less than 1/2 an inch wide a bit of ivory colored fabric beneath a red top should be such a problem.
The reason? It's not fair to ask hormonal boys to concentrate on their tests & studies with such a thing so visible.
Umm, excuse me; whatever happened to the old school mantra "Keep your eyes on your own paper, son," and just good old "Mind your own business."
The counselor informed me that girls are present in the hallways etc. and, "you know boys & their hormones."
"Yes," I replied, "I sure do -- and shouldn't they be learning self-control along with arithmetic?"
"Certainly, b-b-but," she began, far less comfortable talking with me.
"You just confirmed that my daughter was not dressed like Madonna in the 80's," I said, "so it's not like she was dressed inappropriately for school."
Uncomfortable silence from the counselor.
I just waited her out.
"The school's policy is not to add distraction for the boys. I don't make the policies..."
So I scheduled a meeting with the principals -- yes, principals, because you know they have like a dozen of them per school now. The counselor was there too.
The meeting started like the phone conversation with the counselor had & I remained patient & bid my time. When we got to the cut & paste part of their script, the part designed to end the conversation, the "our policy is not to add distraction for the boys," that's when I dug my heels in.
"But my daughter was dressed according to policy -- save for a bit of bra strap that by your own admission was neither purposefully, provocatively, slid off onto the shoulder, nor anything else other than a bit of material showing beneath a -- again, perfectly acceptable in every other way -- top. It was simply a small matter of normal movement."
"Yes, that's why she wasn't sent home immediately."
"But she was forced to change her clothing."
"So as not to embarrass herself or distract other students."
"Oh, I see," I said, my voice rich in sarcasm, "So I'm assuming that all the female teachers & staff over an A-cup are wearing clothing that falls like big roomy tents from their chests, so that there's no hint of breasts or female form, right?"
Sound of crickets chirping.
"I can't tell... Is your silence confirmation that this is done or shock at such a stupid suggestion?"
A sputter of some sort. Some blushing. Followed by more crickets.
"I think we both know it is ridiculous & unfair to ask women of any age -- in any situation -- to dress to conceal their gender. Why are we teaching girls & young women to hide & be ashamed of their bodies? To be afraid of them, even? Even wearing a burka announces that a female form lies beneath it; you can't control what these boys might think -- they are the only ones who can do that. And that's what the schools should be requiring -- that the males learn to control their thoughts & actions."
Before the crickets could become deafening, the principal spoke. "This policy is also for your daughter's safety; to ensure nothing happens to her."
"You think you are making her safe by teaching her to change her already appropriate dress? You think that the appropriate message here is that girls need to watch every little thing they do, including a purse strap that pulls on the shoulder of her top and exposes 2 inches of bra strap, in order to protect themselves from a probable or possible sexual assault? If you do, then you, by giving them the responsibility for what some male might do, are blaming victims. That is neither accurate nor fair; and it's sexism. Because you are not holding the perpetrators or possible perpetrators responsible -- and you are placing undue, illogical, restraints on one gender -- and that gender the very one to be victimized. Nor are you communicating a no tolerance policy with regards to assaults on women. Frankly, you are giving away excuses for those who assault, rape, attack & abuse women -- before anything has even happened. Such policies & attitudes condone & encourage such crimes."
The principal, trying to regain control of the meeting, replies with, "I'm not sure what it is you'd like us to do at this point... Your daughter's got nothing on her record... What specifically would you like us to do?"
"I'd like you & this school to start teaching young men self control, to stop making young women accountable & responsible for what males might do, and to make it absolutely clear that victims are not responsible in any way for the assaults, attacks & abuse. I want policies corrected & created to teach & enforce zero tolerance in these areas."
I'd like to leave the post there -- on an assertive note. But that's not reality.
The reality is, they've "taken in & noted my concerns" and suggested I get involved with our local parent-teacher association as well as the school board. These things of course must wait until next year. And if I can't seem to get "educated" people to understand the obvious, well, let's just say I won't be holding my breath.
And the whole thing has me really, really, pissed off.
What say you?
Monday, July 13, 2009
Why Should You Wear a Slip?
While I get my crap together, writing a very long rant, go enjoy Couture Allure's Why Should You Wear a Slip? (Yeah, you probably already know all this from me -- but hey, there are pics!)
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