Cerise UK

6.22.2010 @ 2:50 pm UTC by lilah wild

Cerise UK canteen handbagA British accessory emporium specializing in bits of handmade, carefully curated, modernized yesteryear from about eighteen or so indie designers. Funky retro kissclasp purses, flowered fascinators, pinup playing card makeup bags, tattered scarves made to be worn every which way, gold and silver jewelry that keeps the skulls understated – or crowns them with antlers. A good place to pick up fripperies that work double-duty with both vintage and contemporary stuff.

Insinuate

6.10.2010 @ 4:05 pm UTC by lilah wild

Insinuate Honeymoon lingerieA lingerie catalog that carries on in the fine tradition of 80’s trashiness. Don’t bother looking for anything demure here, it’s all designed for supreme shamelessness: leopard babydolls, teddies with cutout sides, gold snakeskin bras outfitted with chains and zips, fringe thongs, the leather page looks straight out of a pop metal video girl’s wardrobe. The accessories top things off with lacy frostings of cuffs, garters, and pasties.

Tutu-Topia

5.20.2010 @ 7:53 pm UTC by lilah wild

Tutu-Topia bustle tutu skirtA very, very thorough catalog that makes sure to offer every possible permutation of tutu in existence, and then some. Rainbow spectrums, hologram and metallic glitter fabrics, striped panels, and further customizable with more layers, gathering or pleating, color contrast, hidden pockets, sequins, and pixie points. The bustled styles make for some flashy burlesque stage tails, mini-tutu wrist cuffs can be made to match, and the “fairy eco” page upcycles all the leftover odds and ends into raggedy little grab-bag skirts.

Bibian Blue

5.4.2010 @ 6:19 pm UTC by lilah wild

Bibian Blue glamour corsetrySuper-duper extravagant corsetry and fancy dress from Barcelona. The elegantly nipped waists are presented in Victorian buckles, circus stripes, tailored tartan, can-can lace, steampunk leatherette, gothic batty bustlines, industrial latches, and many other sumptuous permutations, often with skirts, pasties, jackets, and millinery to match. Bridalwear, too. Thanks, Sara!

Ayten Gasson

3.31.2010 @ 2:52 pm UTC by lilah wild

Ayten Gasson retro silk romperRetro skivvies in silk: longline bras, bloomers and tie-side panties, babydoll nighties and slips, romper teddies, kimono robes, in a mainly cream and pastel palette with a few splashes of berry and black. Some of the lines also carry on into matching satin-tied cuffs, ruffled garters and lacy little eyemasks.

Lilly Wiggler

2.9.2010 @ 5:32 pm UTC by lilah wild

Lilly Wiggler retro pinup harlequin lingerieLingerie made in coordinating ranges of bras, undies, garter belts, pasties, and corsets, buyable by the whole set or a la carte. Polka dots, harlequin diamonds, Victorian satin, rockabilly tattoos, pinstripes, and the bridal section turns things white with a little sparkly headgear.

Purrfect Pineapples

2.5.2010 @ 4:11 pm UTC by lilah wild

Purrfect Pineapples rufflebutt pantiesHandmade lingerie that throws 80’s/emo prints onto pinup staples. Rufflebutt panties, lacy garters, triangle bras, and waist cinchers in leopard print, diamonds, hearts, skulls, and mesh solids, liberally trimmed with bows and lace and retrofemme frill. The hair clips are full of cupcakes and ice cream cones, and there’s a special section for veg-themed skivvies.