Put It On, Baby, Put It On!

Gina Lollobrigida really should put that babydoll nightie on, right?

Sweet Dreams, Lovely Lady

This retro pink lace over satin nightgown has an empire waist, accordion pleats, and pink ribbon shoulder ties.

Lana Turner Black Peignoir And Fishnets

Nothing Rhymes With Orange

But this hot 1950's Vanity Fair slip at steeltoeprincess leaves me tongue-tied anyway.

Cameo Appearance

The Cameo Luscious Belle Bullet Bra & Cameo Luscious Belle Retro Panty modeled by Selket.

Vintage Obersky Corsets Ad

For more on the artist, visit Susanlenox at Flickr.

I NEED This Skirt

Just one of 12 fabulous vintage pinups by Ted Withers!

Top O The Morning -- And A Bottom Of The Pineapple To You!

Jaynie's hot this week -- at least she's been blogging regularly *wink* She found a cool new blog by the folks at Wallflower Vintage which mixes vintage fashion with pulp novels -- and cheeky commentary! Like this image, about which they say, "May we suggest wearing a little Hawaiian with your S&M?"


There's even a Killer Lingerie post!

After you enjoy the blog, click on over to see their fine selection of vintage slips & petticoats -- like this pretty yellow crinoline, in an XL!

Summer And Polkadots

Lingerie art by Mariska.

La Perla's Smart Set, Now Smarter Yet!

Via Shop It To Me Sale Mail: La Perla's white lace 'Smart Set' babydoll set 46% off at BlueFly.

"Kind of a hobby, a do-it-yourself kind of thing!"

Over at Here's Looking Like You, Kid, Jaynie's doing a fabulous homage to the fashion and glamour of Kim Novak in Vertigo, so I felt compelled to remind you of the fabulous bra scene from the film -- featuring Jimmy Stewart (Scottie) and Barbara Bel Geddes (Midge):

Scottie: What's this doohickey?
Midge: It's a brassiere! You know about those things, you're a big boy now.
Scottie: I've never run across one like that.
Midge: It's brand new. Revolutionary up-lift: No shoulder straps, no back straps, but it does everything a brassiere should do. Works on the principle of the cantilevered bridge.
Scottie: It does?
Midge: An aircraft engineer down the peninsula designed it; he worked it out in his spare time.
Scottie: Kind of a hobby, a do-it-yourself kind of thing!

I Give You Tiny Bouquets

On this 1940's peach rayon nightie.

You know that I rarely go into politics etc. here, but as a survivor of domestic violence I knew I couldn't remain silent when Deanna, of Kitsch Slapped (et all), sent me this (and permission to post it). Now that I've taken action, I ask that you do too. And then join me in a good cry.

I've been crying all day...

I just learned that in eight states and Washington, D.C., insurance companies are legally allowed to blame victims of domestic violence by denying them coverage -- claiming that it's a "pre-existing condition."

As a survivor of domestic violence, I find this appalling, unacceptable, immoral, and intolerable. Even if I had not lived it, did not still struggle with the impact and effects upon myself and my family, I'd still be horrified.

Why do we, as a country, go on talking about those "bad men" in other places who impose sexist rules and prohibit their women from the same rights afforded to men, but allow the victimization of American women & children with such foul practices disguised as legal business practices? Why do we condone and sanction victim blaming?

Insurance industry executives will be appearing before a House subcommittee hearing this Thursday to testify on insurance industry practices like this one -- will you join me in asking the subcommittee Chairman, Rep. Kucinich, to demand answers from them about this policy?

It's easy online -- just use this form. Or you can make phone calls to your representatives. Please be sure to address the issue of domestic violence coverage, that the institutionalized victim blaming is flat-out unacceptable.

I used the form and made phone calls.

But I'm still crying -- what country is this?!

Vintage Lorrain Nighty Blues

I'm pretty sure it's the blue hair & blue belt which really makes this outfit.

Quick High-Fives

I'm suffering from a bad case of the sniffles, but knowing how you all hunger for more lingerie, I'm here with some linkage to quench your thirst *wink*

1) Feast your eyes on 11 Bras That Made Titillating History!

2) Deanna poses a bra question that I, frankly, wonder why I didn't rant about myself!

3) One of the Things Your Grandmother Knew was how to tailor-make lingerie boxes.

4) While you're at it, learn how to make a saucy burlesque skirt, Ms. Fancypants. *wink*

5) My (sexy) friend Klaudia has just started her shoe blog -- and if you look at the bottom of the blog you'll see what kind things she has to say about this blog! Isn't that sweet?! Thanks, Klaudia :)

Alexis Bledel In Fishnets

From Fall 2009 WWD Accessories; photo by Cliff Watts.

Where The Sun Dasn't Shine

And that parasol or umbrella won't spare that bit of thigh either *wink*

Just Go...

See this. You can thank me later.

Sheer Ribbons - There

Via Shop It To Me Sale Mail, the discovery that Nordstrom's has the Elle Macpherson's Sheer Ribbons hipster panty 35% off -- just $16.90.

Normally, You Don't Want A Girdle That'll Ride...

But in this case, ride 'em, cowboy, ride 'em!


Makes me wanna get out the needle & thread and start to applique my brains out on a slew of plain girdles.

PS Don't forget to enter my contest!

Because Little Things Matter

It's back to school time & I'm looking for you size small ladies to school me...

I'm looking for feedback on A Slip of a Girl lingerie blog as it pertains to my coverage of the petite, small busted, and/or those females who wear the size small "smalls." Is my coverage more scanty than the lingerie itself? Do I show you more than you can even dream of buying? Or is my coverage supportive & appropriate?

Ladies who wear size small, tell me what you think of my coverage here regarding your size lingerie & lingerie needs; everyone who does will be entered into a drawing for the Honey Bunny lingerie set from the fine folks at Hips & Curves.


Send me your feedback via Twitter -- be sure to use @SlipOfAGirl so that I can find it and you! And remember to follow me on Twitter, so that I can contact you should your name be one of the two drawn. (Yup, that means two sets will be given away!)

Because Twittle things, err little things matter too, I want to know how well I'm helping you (or not) -- and I want you to know some-bunny loves you too. *wink*

Tweet your advice/opinion as often as you'd like (each Tweet is an entry) before Midnight (Central time) on Sunday, September 7, 2009.

This contest is open to female who wears a size small (as defined in this size chart), 18 years old and older, residing anywhere in the US (including Hawaii, Guam, PR and Alaska).

Retro Nylon Romance Set

A casual yet flirtatious peach nylon camisole & tap pants set with cream lace trim. The sleeveless cami features a round neckline with a tie for a keyhole "peep" and a hanky hem.