Saturday, August 15, 2009

Lucky Score of the Week!

I may have mentioned before there is a weird vintage shop in my town that is like drug-land crazy. BUT! The lady who owns it loves me for some odd reason, and calls me a celebrity (She said I am famous around here? what?)
Well I stopped in to scour the place for something I could save from Vintage Hell. As I was leaving I spotted a cool Corselette sitting in a dark room. I really thought it was like a modern Fredricks or Victoria Secret type deal, but it looked vintage inspired so I grabbed it. I examine it and low and behold, it has a 1950s "Warner Originals" label in it!!
With much excitement I hurry to counter to pay, and she says $50. I tell her I dont have that much, so she drops it to $20, and I had to trade a 1950s dress in too.

So for $20.00 I now own a beauitful Warner Original Corselette! The only others I have been able to find online are the shorter Merry Widow styles and they are going for $150! This one that sold from DollHouse Bettie, is similar.


Here is mine (in a terrible picture, darn camera!)

I can't believe how lucky I was to get this, in such amazing condition! Normally she has drastically overpriced vintage with holes and stains, but this my friends, is a true gem.
Look forward to seeing it in an up and coming photoshoot!

9 comments:

BlueToYou said...

what a steal! corsetts never looked good on me. enjoying your blog from rec of @noiredame. look forward to getting to know you better. -@thelady22

leila wylie said...

Wow, that's great! I've never worn a corset before. I wonder how it would look

April said...

WOW! That is AWESOME!!! I can't seem to find any vintage shops near me. I think I may need to look a little harder.

The Golden Age said...
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The Golden Age said...

lucky!!! i love the feel of vintage undergarments. maybe something to do with the boning. I've been looking for a white one of those for ages - lucky you!!

Candice DeVille said...

What a find! Can't wait to see the pics from the shoot. I love my corselettes and couldn't wear half of my vintage collection without them. Lucky girl. :)

Lolita Haze said...

Holy sexpot! Lucky to be you!

Casey said...

What a fantastic find! Every time I see those in the stores, they're really pricey. You really lucked out! ;)

Treacle said...

Oh my gracious...best find ever!

I am seriously in love with your blog. :-)

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