Posts Tagged 'formalwear'

NWT Jasmine Bridal Couture Gown

I purchased this dress in 2007 from Mecklenburg Bridal Gallery for a wedding that never happened (but hey! he’s married to his mistress, who knew about me, and I’m sure they are living happily ever after, so good for them!). The good news is, you don’t need to worry about me or feel sorry on my behalf, the called off…

NWT Jasmine Bridal Couture Gown

I purchased this dress in 2007 from Mecklenburg Bridal Gallery for a wedding that never happened (but hey! he’s married to his mistress, who knew about me, and I’m sure they are living happily ever after, so good for them!). The good news is, you don’t need to worry about me or feel sorry on my behalf, the called off…

Beautiful Wedding Dress with Veil and a True Story

A couple of weeks ago I pulled into the yard of a young family who were in the process of “downsizing” from a proud but humble Michigan farmstead home with barn and outbuildings to a two bed trailer on a trailer park . This is obviously a very bad time in their lives, but they put up a brave and…

Beautiful Wedding Dress with Veil and a True Story

A couple of weeks ago I pulled into the yard of a young family who were in the process of “downsizing” from a proud but humble Michigan farmstead home with barn and outbuildings to a two bed trailer on a trailer park . This is obviously a very bad time in their lives, but they put up a brave and…

Vampire Disney Princess gown!

This dress was made as a challenge: what if Disney’s next princess was undead? What would that princess even wear? Vampire Disney Princess gown Vampire Disney Princess gown (saved image)

Vampire Disney Princess gown!

This dress was made as a challenge: what if Disney’s next princess was undead? What would that princess even wear? Vampire Disney Princess gown Vampire Disney Princess gown (saved image)

NUDIE SUIT AWESOME RARE HISTORIC W/ PROVENANCE

THIS PARTICULAR SUIT IS BEING OFFERED UP BY THE CURRENT OWNER, ERIC WEISSBERG. ERIC BOUGHT THIS SUIT IN THE HOLLYWOOD NUDIE STORE MANY YEARS AGO. ERIC WAS MARRIED IN THIS SUIT–SEE PIC… I URGE YOU TO GOOGLE ‘ERIC WEISSBERG’. HE PLAYED THE BANJO PARTS FOR THE MOVIE ‘DELIVERENCE’. ERIC WEISSBERG IS A RENOWN MUSICIAN, BANJO PLAYER , FELLOW MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST…

NUDIE SUIT AWESOME RARE HISTORIC W/ PROVENANCE

THIS PARTICULAR SUIT IS BEING OFFERED UP BY THE CURRENT OWNER, ERIC WEISSBERG. ERIC BOUGHT THIS SUIT IN THE HOLLYWOOD NUDIE STORE MANY YEARS AGO. ERIC WAS MARRIED IN THIS SUIT–SEE PIC… I URGE YOU TO GOOGLE ‘ERIC WEISSBERG’. HE PLAYED THE BANJO PARTS FOR THE MOVIE ‘DELIVERENCE’. ERIC WEISSBERG IS A RENOWN MUSICIAN, BANJO PLAYER , FELLOW MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST…

Formal/Prom Dress Baby Blue Size 5/6 NEW W/TAGS

I was suppose to goto prom with my boyfriend and i bought this dress because it was his favorite color. He dumped me and invited someone else. So someone please give this dress a happy ending. =) Baby blue prom dress Baby blue prom dress (saved image)

Formal/Prom Dress Baby Blue Size 5/6 NEW W/TAGS

I was suppose to goto prom with my boyfriend and i bought this dress because it was his favorite color. He dumped me and invited someone else. So someone please give this dress a happy ending. =) Baby blue prom dress Baby blue prom dress (saved image)

Victorian Bronze Brocade Silk 2pc Brides Travel Dress

The sad story of this dress is that it was made for as part of a young woman’s bridal trousseau. This was her “going away” dress. She was married, but the hapless bridegroom was killed in a horse & buggy accident on the honeymoon. She returned home, placed the dress in a chest and it’s been there ever since, until…

Victorian Bronze Brocade Silk 2pc Brides Travel Dress

The sad story of this dress is that it was made for as part of a young woman’s bridal trousseau. This was her “going away” dress. She was married, but the hapless bridegroom was killed in a horse & buggy accident on the honeymoon. She returned home, placed the dress in a chest and it’s been there ever since, until…

1910 LELONG Black Silk & Lace Gown FRENCH HAUTE COUTURE

The bodice is boned, and has the Haute Couture House belting with the name woven in…A.E. Lelong, 18 Place de la Madeleine, Paris. The House of Lelong in Paris was, at the time this gown was made, THE designer house of choice for many of the richest and most famous women in Paris and in the world. Colette mentioned in…

1910 LELONG Black Silk & Lace Gown FRENCH HAUTE COUTURE

The bodice is boned, and has the Haute Couture House belting with the name woven in…A.E. Lelong, 18 Place de la Madeleine, Paris. The House of Lelong in Paris was, at the time this gown was made, THE designer house of choice for many of the richest and most famous women in Paris and in the world. Colette mentioned in…

NWOT Kay Unger New York Silk Silver Metal 4 Dress

A true story…so I’m invited to a 5 pm wedding a few years ago and I search tirelessly for the perfect dress. I am so excited when I come upon this vision of perfection and I buy it, despite the 350.00 price tag. A month or so later the bride-to-be messages me “What am I wearing?”, so I send her…

NWOT Kay Unger New York Silk Silver Metal 4 Dress

A true story…so I’m invited to a 5 pm wedding a few years ago and I search tirelessly for the perfect dress. I am so excited when I come upon this vision of perfection and I buy it, despite the 350.00 price tag. A month or so later the bride-to-be messages me “What am I wearing?”, so I send her…

1875 ID’D W/PROVENANCE 2 PC FANCY SILK BUSTLE GOWN

The gown belonged to Ellen Hamlin, wife of Hannibal Hamlin who served as US senator from Maine 1869-1881 and also served as minister to Spain 1881-1883. 1875 Gown

1875 ID’D W/PROVENANCE 2 PC FANCY SILK BUSTLE GOWN

The gown belonged to Ellen Hamlin, wife of Hannibal Hamlin who served as US senator from Maine 1869-1881 and also served as minister to Spain 1881-1883. 1875 Gown

Satin Strapless Rhinestone-Belted Tea Length Dress Sz 8

Those jerks at the dry cleaners left a tiny nick in the dress (detail in the photos), but it’s super small! If anyone is eagle-eyed enough to spot it, it could be a great conversation starter! “Oh, this? Funny story – I was in Ireland when Martin Sheen lurched towards my table with a butter knife in one hand…” Tea…

Satin Strapless Rhinestone-Belted Tea Length Dress Sz 8

Those jerks at the dry cleaners left a tiny nick in the dress (detail in the photos), but it’s super small! If anyone is eagle-eyed enough to spot it, it could be a great conversation starter! “Oh, this? Funny story – I was in Ireland when Martin Sheen lurched towards my table with a butter knife in one hand…” Tea…