Vintage

OK, one of my gorgeous full-figured vintage-loving friends out there really needs to get this. Glamtastic. I'd so get it if it were my size.

Now me, I'm bidding on these:





I figure they'd likely be good for the photo shoot (especially that dress and jacket combo), and I'd wear them for reals, too.

And hey, I figured out how to make an image a link in LJ! :)

Rosh Hashanah humor, from tryst_inn

On the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, there is a ceremony called Tashlich. Jews traditionally go to the ocean or a stream or river to pray and throw bread crumbs into the water. Symbolically, the fish devour their sins. Occasionally, people ask what kind of bread crumbs should be thrown. Here are suggestions for breads which may be most appropriate for specific sins and misbehaviors:( Read more... )

Busted

Buying vintage would be so much easier if I had a 36" bust.

What am I saying? Buying MODERN would be so much easier if I had a 36" bust.

Is it a crime against fashion/history to alter vintage dresses? Just, say, taking them in at the waist and maybe hips? I know it's bad bad bad to hack them up, but just an inch or three at the waist? Some of these dresses have a 40" bust but like a 32" waist, and I don't need that much ease at the waist.