On My Wishlist: Fully Fashioned Stockings

After putting together my last post about vintage fully fashioned stockings I have set out to find some modern versions. As mentioned, fully fashioned stockings are becoming increasingly hard to manufacture, which can mean high prices. But if you simply must have a pair (and I think I do!) here are a few noteworthy ones to add to your list.

Of course we can rely on Dita Von Teese to have an authentic stocking line. Her collection is available at Secrets in Lace. I adore these diamond backseams!

Cervin stockings are still made in France and are the real deal. These French heel "Swing Time" stockings are classy! 

What Katie Did puts a lot of effort into keeping the fully fashioned stocking dream alive. These Empire, also known as Manhattan, heel stockings are a must have. 

Fashionable History: Vintage Catalogs

Oh! The selection! Wish I could order from these now.

Catalog snippets from the 40's and 50's. 

Vintage Finds of the Week: Stockings

I love vintage stockings, the boxes, the seams, etc. As you know I am selling my collection as I have sadly realized that I am too tall for many vintage styles. While I have to rely on repro stockings to wear, I can't help but search every now and then for the real deal. Oh how I wish they'd fit! Here are my finds for the week.

Vintage Brown Fishnet Seamless Stockings- $8.00- Jonscreations

Vintage Pair of Vassarette Brown Nylons in a Beautiful Pink Satin Box.-$6.00 -Yummy Sailor

Le Bas Christian Dior Vintage 60's in box un worn with labels 2 pair- $25.00 -Basement Safari

Vintage Hosiery Stocking in Original Box STUNNING STEMS Two Pairs-$4.00- joanne44

Christmas Stockings and Boots; My Glamorous Holiday

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I had a lovely and glamorous time. I absolutely love the Faryl Robin black leather knee high boots my sweetie gave me! Thanks babe!

Here I am dressed up for a Christmas party that was a blast! I am wearing my vintage 1960's wiggle LBD with the matching bolero jacket lined with blue flowers. The necklace is from Angel Court that I got at the Bust Craftacular earlier this month. My red suede shoes are one of my favorite pairs from Marc Fisher. And of course that's one of my feather headbands in my hair. The stockings I got years ago at Marshalls and I can't remember what brand they are. I originally was so excited to wear a pair of vintage seamed black fishnets from my vintage stocking collection that I haven't had a chance to wear yet. Unfortunately, with my height, 5'10", they were way to short and didn't reach my garters. Ugh! So I picked these instead, which are lovely. I have sadly realized that my gams are too long for my vintage stockings. My vintage loss could be your gain. I will be selling my unworn stockings very soon. So all of you lucky petites stay posted!!

And finally here I am in my cherry print bikini (not my best photo but whatev!) at Le Parker Meridien hotel pool! My sweetie and I decided on a "staycation" or "holistay" and spent Christmas Eve at a fab hotel a subway ride away. The penthouse pool overlooking Central Park was amazing and we had a blast!

So far my holiday season has been glamorous! I hope yours has been too.

xoxo and Happy Holidays!