Carmine & Hayworth

The latest addition to my ever-growing Burlesque Costume Collection is this antique set I found on Instagram. Just based on the beading and patina of the pieces, I believe this set to be from the 30's/ to 40's as an estimate.  I absolutely ADORE the sequin & jeweled decorations with all of their intricacies. The piece needs a little love due to its age.  Some of the sequins & beads are falling off and need to be replaced, but that just adds to the overall uniqueness and beauty of these pieces. It never ceases to amaze me just how heavy these pieces are when I receive them! The sheer weight of these pieces alone are worth a thousand words! Since my collection has been growing so fast, I have really needed to do an overhaul of how I store them since it's VITAL to have proper/ safe storage.  Oddly enough I found some amazing sliding storage, canvas containers at Walmart that have a clear plastic cover to see the pieces.  They super cheap, heavy duty and THE...

It's obvious that I've neglected this little part of the internest for quite some time, but alas, I've picked up a third job because I'm insane ;p My hoarding/ collecting habits have hit quite a fever pitch especially with Victorian era pieces. Once I start getting those a bit organized, I will have a hell of a time documenting them! I've had a bit more fun creating different looks over the past few weeks, even though the weather, in my corner of the world, has included subzero temperatures and snow.... fantastic, right? Rose Gold Sequined Dress: Honeypunch Star Tiara: The Pink Collar Life Bustier: Vintage 1950's via eBay Black Lace Blouse: Forever 21 (Surprise!) Bustier: Vintage 1950's via eBay Gold Lurex "Lilli Diamond" Dress: Via BirthdayLife Vintage Normally, this time of year, my collecting tends to hit a slow patch due to the weather, but certain pieces have literally been falling into my lap and I can't ignore it....