A Few of my Favorite Things ...

have to be the new Irregular Choice pumps my husband picked up for me as an early birthday present. I believe the design was inspired by 17 year old, Jo Theobald, who won their "Design A Pair of IC Competition".

Here they are!

Aren't them yummy? Look for your pair at Schuh.

xohearts,

MMM

Worth Mentioning

Miss Manhattan Mamba was mentioned in Artfire's article titled "How to Own Burlesque Style"!

Go on, check out the waves I've made ... more like ripples, haha.

Along with the author's recommendation, I would also like to suggest, dear readers, that you check out Gypsy Lady Hats on artfire. These 3 ladies, together, have over 100 years experience in design (costume, millinery, toy) and have been making stunning top hats for over 35 years!

One Lump or Two?

What better way to wash down a lovely confection, such as the one I reviewed yesterday, than to sip an invigorating cuppa with the ladies of Time for Tease. Time for Tease is a London-based group of performance artists and waitresses, headed by Zoe Fletcher, whom organizes & hosts burlesque cabaret whilst you have your afternoon spot o' tea.

Afternoon tea always evokes memories of when I sat in the Walnut Room (Marshall Field's, Chicago) with my grandmother, a staunch believer in prim and proper etiquette (elbows off the table and walk with one foot in front of the other nonsense). Well, you needn't be the "cream in the tea" to enjoy this gussied-up version of a British pastime, just dress up and pretend; ticket prices, per afternoon sitting, cost approx £35.

xohearts.

How Much is that Brassiere in the Window?

Today I was just meandering in and out of etsy stores that catered to burlesque fashion and, oh my, did I find myself drooling over something delicious. Like a mouthwatering meringue topped with clotted cream and yummy jam, vintageopulance's revamped lingerie is as sumptuous and decadent.

If my wallet I weren't on a diet* I would scarf one or two of these beauties down. In the meantime I'll continue window shopping, pressing my nose up against the glass. Hopefully the shop owner won't shoo me away before I can give her kudos.

xohearts,
MMM

*yes, I know meringue has no fat ... but sugar and egg white can't be all that good for your blood glucose level.

In the Orchard.

Hey y'all!

I'm ready to start on a new tassel design this up and coming weekend (thank the stars for bank holidays!). They're gonna be ripe for the picking within a matter of ... days ... weeks ... you can never tell when something will ripen really. So, get ready with your baskets and meet me in the orchard of etsy & artfire until then.

xohearts,
MMM