wedding receptions

The date is set.  June 1, 2013

yep.  34 years old and I'm finally biting the bullet and getting married. 

Its scary shit.  Pardon my expression but I'm not sure how else to say it. 

I've been trolling wedding boards looking for pre-owned stuff, and I decided my theme is most definitely "Flea Market Wedding" with a whole mess of DIY mixed in. 

Ruffled Blog has cute ideas, so does pinterest

I have an extremely limited budget, however, this should be a challenge if nothing else.

The cost is obviously with the food/caterer.  Feeding 140 people is no small challenge.  I just don't have the space/time/patience to try to do that myself. 

this week we are going on a vacation, thank god.  It gives me time to really think about how i'm going to do this whole "Wedding for under $7400"

I don't know how some people do it, unless you KNOW and are related to photographers, DJ's and caterers, this crap is pricy.

I kind of wish I could take my own pictures. 

Eh...whatever

Shoe update

Working full time, being in a wedding, plus having any semblence of a life doesn't allow much time to update however, I was forced inside today (real feel temperature is 100degrees and over)
 So
I had time to put some listings up.  Some very awesome listings.  Shoes I wish I could wear!
accessory updates

1970s Size 10 UNISEX Platform Wedges

 

1950s Stiletto Heels Size 6

 

1950s Size 7 Stilettos

The Charles William Stores Inc. Catalog

The Charles William Stores Inc. Catalog , a set on Flickr.

1922 Spring and Summer Catalog

1947 Sears Catalog - another post on underpants!

For Christmas, my future brother in law gave me an authentic 1947 Sears Catalog.  Needless to say this was my absolute favorite gift next to the AUTHENTIC vintage pound puppy my sister got me.

After staring lustfully at shoes for an hour, then dresses for another hour...I came across the lingerie portion.

The materials are mainly rayon.  of course, this was rationing and even in the United States textiles were used towards the war effort rather than frivolity.  Women needed their underwear however, and who doesn't love rayon?
And the definitions changed slightly:

A.  The model is wearing a "band leg brief"
B.  Picture to the center left is a "panty"
C.  Picture next to it is a "step-in panty"

The lower right hand corner are "lacy leg flare panties" and they make lovely gifts.

Now, on the opposite page, the model is also wearing band legged briefs. (picture B.)
The top is a "vest" (picture A)
Picture C. top right hand side is a flare leg panty
Picture D.  Band Leg Brief in the middle of the page
Picture E. are Bloomers

there weren't many 'bloomers' in this edition of the 1947 Sears catalog.  I believe they were being phased out by this time, but there were likely some old timers that kept them in demand.  As I stated before BLOOMERS - have elastic at waist and knee, and a closed crotch design.  Obviously by 1947 there weren't any open crotch drawers to be had.

 So the evidence is inconclusive until I get more catalog images.  I'm thinking though, these definitions changed from decade to decade.

More photos are in my Flickr 

The "fit" Guide

This shows "Falsies" - fake breasts!

For the larger busted woman. 

 Maidenform, Bras that lift, shape etc.
and the obligatory strapless bra with wires and crazy stuff

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 These are for the REALLY busty ladies apparently.

For the small to medium bust types.

For the small to medium bust types.

Some Garterbelts, Girdles, and shapeware:

Fit guide!

So I am uploading more photos of this catalog on my flickr account.  I also have intentions of uploading a few photos of the 1922 catalog.  I hope this is useful!

lexose's photostream

lexose's photostream on Flickr.

The 1947 Sears Spring Catalog!