This post is my subtle hint to any friends, family members or rich strangers seeking to buy me gifts this Christmas. If that fails, consider this my little fantasy Christmas present haul (disclaimer: true meaning of Christmas etc etc). This year I’m lusting after:
This has been on my wish list for so long, but thankfully it doesn’t seem likely that it’ll go out of stock anytime soon, what with its thousand or so reincarnations in a myriad of different fabrics. My favourite is the black Fleur dress with the daisies – I can see it slipping seamlessly into my life for day and evening-wear. And it’s so preeetty! It’s on sale for sixty pounds right now, which is still extravagant, but less so than before.
2. Snoods from Arthelia’s Attic
I’m so in love with the navy blue snood I ordered from Arthelia’s Attic on Etsy, that I now have an overwhelming urge to order it in all possible colours. My navy snood has converted me - it’s so convenient and instantly glamorous. Thanks to my snood, I haven’t really had to think about the back of my hair in awhile. The gorgeous store Arthelia’s Attic sells them for about $20 each.
3. A new petticoat
Poor Michelle, with not enough petticoats to fill her wardrobe. It’s frivolous but true that I am in dire need of some new flouncy petticoats in my life. My original crinoline has deflated a little with time and is sadly a little short, so I require a suitably poofy knee-length petticoat, preferably nylon chiffon. Unfortunately they retail online for ridiculous amounts. Perhaps in time!
4. What Katie Did Seam Stockings
Seam stockings are the staple of my life. Buying a new batch is always inevitable, so a pile of fresh What Katie Did stockings would make me very, very content. Basic black and tan are the way to go, plus throw in a few pairs of contrast black seamed for good measure. If you browse the website, you’ll find there’s a fab deal wherein you can buy three pairs for ten pounds which is pretty great.
5. A Jumper or Pinafore
I’ve been lusting after pinafores for awhile now. I think it’s the versatility that thrills me so – I can imagine wearing jumpers or pinafores with every blouse I own in quick succession, with nobody suspecting a thing. There are a couple I’ve set my sights on, but seeing as they cost actual money (I know, I know) they are evading me right now.
$129 from Jitterbuggin on Etsy
My friend Molly makes these delightful peter pan collars and sells them on Etsy, and I’m utterly entranced. Seriously, they’re so adorable, and I can imagine them jazzing up outfits to no end.
Well even if you’re not feverishly rushing off to order these things for me (which I don’t exactly expect you are), consider this my “gift guide” of sorts for your vintage-loving friends and acquaintances. I hope your Christmas shopping is going tremendously well, and that you are putting the finishing touches on your extravagant travel plans for the summer.
If you’ve posted your Christmas wish list, link me! I love reading them.
Disclaimer: I am an “affiliate” of What Katie Did, but their hosiery is so smashing that they would almost certainly still feature on my wish list even if this was not the case at all.
Oh man – Bettie Page just had 25% off!
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If you subscribe to their mailing list, they tell you when they have sales
Oh no, and I missed it! I’m off to go subscribe to this glorious mailing list.
My Fleur dress is one of my favourites. It IS great for day & evening wear.
-Andi x
Do you have the black Daisy Fleur? I’m also tempted by the patriotic blue and red version, as I’ve always had a weakness for the colour combination.
Ever thought of making a petticoat from the under-crinolines of a thrift prom or wedding dress? I’ve seen this done with success on the cheap.
Interesting! My current petticoat is a trimmed down version of a wedding petticoat, but I’m afraid it doesn’t give quite the “poof” I would like. The nylon chiffon petticoats aren’t TOO pricey on eBay, and they’re exactly what I’m looking for, so I think I’ll eventually cave in and order one. Thank you, though – perhaps my next petticoat?