The ones that got away

crazydaisy · Jan 18, 2010

I am so skint is painful. Powerless, I had to watch the perfect hat being taken away from me. And I mean who, but who really, could look as good as me in this...?! Even the diameter is perfect for my had, which is not a small thing. Sigh...Wish it went for 300 pounds, I'd feel better about it, but it didn't.

...and there was no question to be able to bid on these either

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What's worst is that I've been really naughty lately and that is part of the reason of why I am so broke. Not so convinced that all the result of naughtiness works for me, so prepare yourselves for an avalanche of pics to come, I'll be asking your opinion!

Miss Sis · Jan 18, 2010

Oh Daisy, you will find another brown hat. It's painful now, but something else you'll love will come along when you have some cash to spare.

And the socks/stockings are fabulous. Can't offer the same advice on them as the hat though.

Lady Day · Jan 18, 2010

kamikat said:
It would only be worth it if it was a larger size. I don't grade for $45.

Amen, sister.

LD

crazydaisy · Jan 18, 2010

Thanks Miss Sis, you're always so very nice!
As for the socks, they were NOS and sold for very little...but what can one do when one has a rent to pay!

Let's just hope that some of the things I did end up buying will be worth it - haven't yet arrived from the States, which is where I seem to be doing most of my net shopping from. Wish there was a better alternative so wouldn't pay so much on shipping, but most of the time, even with the shipping included, things are still cheaper than over here!

jetgirl · Jan 21, 2010

I found this pattern on ebay after saycicic's recommendation. Unfortunately it went for more than I was willing to pay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370319500655&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT

Inky · Jan 22, 2010

jetgirl said:
I found this pattern on ebay after saycicic's recommendation. Unfortunately it went for more than I was willing to pay.

don't fret - you may find it again or try using this new vogue skirt pattern - with some minor modifications it would work -

http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8640-products-10782.php?page_id=174

Lady Day · Jan 23, 2010

This one got away in that THREE PIECES ARE MISSING!!!! The major piece being the sleeve. :cry:

LD

deadpandiva · Jan 23, 2010

Lady Day said:
This one got away in that THREE PIECES ARE MISSING!!!! The major piece being the sleeve. :cry:

LD

That's too bad. It's a lovley pattern.

bettydarling · Jan 25, 2010

Looking around for a nice black pencil skirt I came across this amazing skirt and dress, which act as foundations garments/flattening devises and skirt/dress all in one, they look great but theres no small sizes left! Boooo. I did find a place that does Betty Page clothing in Dublin though, uh ohhhhh! Retro, they stock dresses in the Georges St arcade for any Dublin ladies. The images wont show up, but heres the links!

kamikat · Jan 25, 2010

This lot of 2 went for $42. I really just want the red purse on the left but not for that much. I think I can probably draft my own pattern for it.

kamikat · Jan 26, 2010

Ok, just for giggles: who else is watching the 30's coat pattern that has a STARTING bid of $72?

Lady Day · Jan 26, 2010

I saw that one. It is pretty laughable lol

LD

bettydarling · Jan 26, 2010

ooooweeeee!

the way vintage items are being priced is infuriating. I was at a market at the weekend, non-designer 80s gear for 60-100 euro on one stall, and beautiful 50's dresses in impeccable condition for the same price, the cheek!! things are looking up though, seems like lot of companies are coming out with reprints of their old patterns, mind you, having the original is half the charm!

Lady Day · Jan 27, 2010

Ive seen this pop up a couple of times. An apron for the 'stout woman' 44-48 bust.
$45 *whatever*!

LD

zendy · Jan 27, 2010

For an apron, Common!

BeBopBaby · Jan 27, 2010

kamikat said:
This lot of 2 went for $42. I really just want the red purse on the left but not for that much. I think I can probably draft my own pattern for it.

I think I own the pattern on the right. I'll have to go check.

Foofoogal · Jan 27, 2010

crazydaisy
that really is a swell hat and can see why you would be miffed. I bet if you showed one of the hat artist on etsy one could recreate it for you. try the alchemy under custom link there.

Miss 1929 · Jan 27, 2010

I regularly copy that hat dealers photos for future use -she has the BEST hats, and I can never afford them.

crazydaisy · Jan 27, 2010

trouble is bespoke hats are even more expensive! i mean ready made ones go on etsy for 150 -200 dollars, so i imagine bespoke must me more! that i cannot pay.
this one didn't even go for a fortune, which only makes it worse, i simply didn't have any money at the time.

crazydaisy · Jan 27, 2010

i agree she has the best hats! i copy them too, not for hope of future use, but i play around with the pics, make mood boards for fun...out of frustration lol

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