Cher in a super hot cleavage corset

cher in a corsetThe singer Cher is known to have the most extravagant and sexiest outfits, despite her age.

Being quite a trend setter, one of the corsets that she wore actually even got other companies like Shirley of Hollywood to create similar Cher inspired designs.

On the photo here she is wearing a strappy corset to the Golden Globes red carpet event.

You can find this style in the shop section. It’s something that I think would look amazing both as a top and as a piece of lingerie.

9510 shirley of hollywood black bustier with stockings

If you want to have a better look, here is the link – inspired by Cher corset.

Cover Girl Pantyhose & the Cover Up Story

Siebruck Hosiery Ltd, a Canadian manufacturer in Montreal, Quebec, had a cool brand on the market in the 80s and 90s. Cover Girl brand was a registered trade mark (not sure if there was any conflict with the same name used for cosmetics), available in local department stores in Canada.

vintage pantyhose for sale

Buy it here for $4.99

I think of those times and sadly exhale. There were hosiery mills in Canada and departments stores with shelves full. Now, except for Mondor (even though they could partially outsource some of the processes), there is no hosiery industry here anymore.

According to some research online, we can even see that Siebruck had a patent for the ornamental design on the hosiery packages.

However, Siebruck didn’t go out of business because of lack of customers. They went bankrupt in 1996 because of a lawsuit for “unreported sales in excess of $1.5 million”. Ouch, Cover Girl was trying to cover up some serious cash. The president of the company, Herman Gruenwald, tried to present a counter-claim for $3 million dollars for damaged reputation, but obviously didn’t get too far with that.

cover girl pantyhose brand advertisement Montreal Quebeck Siebruck hosieryI got one pair of these from my friend who bought them about 30 years back. That means, that Cover Girl was still innocent and popular.

It’s about size Large, burgundy colour. 100% nylon. Of course it’s in the shop section for the price that she wants for it.

Note: If anyone doesn’t really care about getting it, but wants me to model it for them, let me know. Maybe we can work something out. At the moment it’s unworn and will be sold this way, unless of course it’s requested otherwise. 

Run resistant pantyhose from 30 years ago

Woodsonia non run all sheer pantyhose, vintage tights, made in Canada, 100 % nylon

Click to Buy it Here for $4.99

For those people who think that run resistant pantyhose is a new thing, have a look at these from 30 years ago. 

Woodsonia was a house brand of Woodward’s department stores in British Columbia and Alberta, which operated for a century before being sold to The Hudson Bay company in 1993. 

My friend had a stash of these vintage pantyhose at home and she gave it to me to sell. She bought it herself all those years back, but kept it new and untouched.

100% nylon and non run – sounds like impossible combination? At least some of the modern brands use lycra fusion to create such resistance, but here they say that it’s all about the stitch.

From a quick search online, we see that Woodsonia brand doesn’t exist anymore. Only what’s left of it is a few items advertised online for sale in either BC or Alberta provinces. 

In case you want to try it, I only have one pair here in off white, Medium size. $4.99

These are made in Canada, most likely in Vancouver. Oh, those were the good times when we had pantyhose locally made here!  Such pantyhose even had “Shop Canadian” logo on them. Too bad I wasn’t around yet to shop.

Julia models Hanna pantyhose by Fiore

Finally it’s spring and women can start wearing sheer pantyhose and shorter dresses. Julia sent these photos of her wearing Hanna pantyhose.

Hanna pantyhose by Fiore 1 small

Hanna pantyhose by Fiore 2 small Hanna pantyhose by Fiore 3 small

This design looks amazing on her slim legs. I am sure as she was walking in that dress, men were secretly turning around for a second look.

Let us know what you think and let’s encourage her to do more fun photos like this. In case you like the pantyhose, you can buy it here – Hanna by Fiore.

Opinions on Melange Tights

michelle melange fiore tights

Melange means “mix” in French. If you look at such tights, you’ll see that it’s like as if they have two colours mixed in them, both grey and black. Grey is always the undertone. So it can be grey/brown, grey/black, grey/burgundy, and so on.

It’s a neutral, muted option to combine with other clothing that you may want to draw attention to. In the photo here the model is wearing Michelle tights by Fiore in black.

Somehow for me the look of such tights is so comforting. It just looks warmer than any other 60 den because it has mixed yarn like that, as if I am looking at a knitted blanket.

Samira pantyhose by Fiore

Stylists say that such melange tights make the leg visibly fuller, so women with skinny legs like the one in the photo would benefit from wearing it.

If you happen to like it, at the moment there is only one pair left in Small in the shop section – Michelle tights by Fiore.

Shannon by Fiore is another style of melange tights, with a side pattern.  Samira is another style to consider if you like patterns.

Carmine Pantyhose by Gatta

carmine tights sale by Gatta

These Carmine by Gatta tights sold so fast, I hope to bring in more of that style. I am leaving the post here anyway because the photos are so hot!

These have a mock over knee leg warmer imitation and french cut super fancy lace panty. So cool!

I love the sheer toe on it, it looks so sexy.

 

carmine tights leg close upWhatever orders are placed by Monday night will get domestic shipping if you are in Canada or United States. I’ll be crossing the border to ship on Tuesday (yes, legally, I declare it all in case you wonder). Australia boys and girls, you are also welcome to place orders, it takes about a week to get to you by USPS.

Gatta pantyhose - buy in Canada

Gatta pantyhose - buy in Canada

Gatta pantyhose - buy in Canada

Gatta pantyhose - buy in Canada

 

 

Gatta pantyhose - buy in Canada - Carmine style with lace design and panty

Gatta pantyhose - buy in Canada - Carmine style with lace design and panty

Happy Spring! Do you like these boots?

These Red Boots are on sale on eBay.

Gladis pantyhose by Fiore with mock stocking imitation and lace panty top - French Cut

Do you like the pantyhose above? These are Gladis by Fiore. If you want to see more photos from these series, please click the link to check it out – Gladis by Fiore.

Gladis pantyhose by Fiore with mock stocking imitation and lace panty top - French Cut

red boots and Fiore pantyhose

In case you are wondering about the hosiery in the photo above, it’s Havana tights by Fiore. I love those mock stockings tights!

Tights in Saskatoon

Saskatoon tights buyWith all my recent travels, I came to read a few articles in the in flight magazine that actually pointed out to Saskatoon (a city in Saskatchewan) being quite a trendy place.

Initially my only knowledge of Saskatoon was that they have moose roaming and peeking into your open windows.  However, now I see that there are some sexy vixens there flaunting all sorts of outfits including tights!

I saw this photo on the Planet S Magazine website, featuring a local girl with a sense of style. Yes, people wear fashion tights in Saskatoon!

Daiva Stay Up Stockings by Fiore

These are Daiva stay up stockings by Fiore.  I am modeling them in the swimming pool area in my building.  That was such a fun photoshoot!  I love to combine sparkly outfits, hosiery, and high heels.

Daiva stay up stockings by Fiore with white pattern Fiore stockings - Daiva hold ups with white floral pattern and white band Daiva stay up stockings by Fiore worn with heels

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Gigi’s Intimates is Up for a Makover

They are still under construction.  Stay tuned.

UPDATE: they are still not up, but promising amazing deals to their first customers for the grand opening, so stay tuned on twitter.

An online store, Gigi’s Intimates, is temporary down for an upgrade and they will be back strong on Monday with better than ever deals.

 

They have a selection of fully fashioned stockings and 100% nylon pantyhose from Cervin and Gio.  Stay tuned and follow them on twitter.