Newest Little Additions : Bustiers, Perfume and Tura, Oh My!

It's no secret that I'm OBSESSED with vintage lingerie! I've always been fascinated by the construction and the attention to detail in each piece. The latest one I've aquired is so unbelievably ethereal it has left me almost breathless!

Nemo Bra by Lilly Dache via lebunnyshoppelingerie on Etsy!

I mean COME ON! Just look at the little hand sewn, Daisy details and ruffles! This perfectly mixes girly/ feminine flair with demure and virginal elegance. It doesn't hurt that is fits perfectly :) I've said it before and I will say it time and time again, they really don't make them like they used to!

1950's ad for the Lilly Dache Nemo Bra

I also couldn't leave behind this little piece of nostalgia:

1960's Avon Perfume "Pretty Peach"

As a little backstory, my mother has been an "Avon Lady" for as long as I can remember and anytime I see something like this I have to have it! I've always loved to collect little perfume bottles that could double as a conversation piece.

I felt like after this week, I've really needed a little extra Girl Power to lift my spirits, so I leave you with the QUEEN, and someone I've looked up to for a long time: The Late, Great Tura Satana:

From Russ Meyer's "Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill!"

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