Latest Burlesque Costume Addition....

Let me just preface this post by stating that I do NOT have a shopping problem.... I just have an insatiable love affair with vintage burlesque costumes. When I bought this 1960's As Is Burlesque Set I knew it was going to be beautiful, but I wasn't prepared for how IN LOVE I would fall with it! This set included a few matching feather boas, 6 hand/ ankle cuffs, a structured shoulder/ bra piece, beaded thong AND a matching choker.... I MEAN REALLY!? I wasn't expecting this to be a vintage piece either, just a handmade piece, maybe new, that was no longer needed.

What surprised me EVEN MORE is that is actually fit! I wore it over my Bettie Page Lingerie bustier to A.) Keep it somewhat PG and B.) because it was a perfect color match 😊

Once I get up the courage I'll model it without the bustier 😉

I'm crazy obsessed with these hand adornments.....

I also had to give a shout out to my absolute FAVORITE radio that I've acquired and that would be this 1970's pinup girl radio. I collect the nude, rubber, dashboard dolls and this was too good to pass up! Her nipples are the tuning knobs and there are even little lip prints above them as an added saucy touch 💃💃💖

I love it when you go to antique shops that are so embarrassed by nude things that they hide them in the corner, which makes them PERFECT for people like me who love to dig for vintage goodies 😁

And yes, she still works!

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