Robin's Egg in Spring

What colour could be more perfect for spring,

my dear friends,

than robin's egg blue? Especially when paired with

the most delicious white lace?

Constructed to best fit those ladies of 

a more modest bustline, this full slip  by Gay-Lure is 

sure to set hearts aflutter with it's lively, playful colour and pretty

 details.

What a colour!

 Lets have a look at those details:

Lace encrusted bust with embroidery between the cups!

Lace edging between the shoulders at the back!

Some of the prettiest lace I've seen from this era, at the hem!

So, if you think you'd like to get into the spring mood

with this piece, head over here! before someone else does!

Oopsies!

Ladies and Gentlemen!

It is true!

Mademoiselle M. is indeed a scatterbrain sometimes!

Such is the only possible explanation as to how she forgot to include

this lovely piece in her last post about our wares!

How could anyone forget something so pretty?

 Produced by the French Maid Lingerie Company,
and dating from approximately the 1960s, this piece is a stunner by any measure!

Cunningly constructed to show off ALL your curves!

Made of a daringly sheer, stretchy black nylon,
and trimmed in the most delicate lace imaginable,this sultry slip is
ideal for any fiery femme fatale.

The cups are all lace too! And so sheer!

So for those of you who can't get this beauty
out of your heads, head right here! to snap it up
before bidding ends!

New Listings at the eBay Emporium!

Yesterday, Mademoiselle Zeigfeld undertook the listing of 

yet more of our wares.

This time, we are a pair of two-piece sleep sets,

both of fairly free sizing.

The first is a lovely pair of powder blue nylon pyjamas,

consisting of a short sleeved jacket and trousers.

They have delightful lace trim around the collar, sleeves and pocket,

And are of a larger size, fitting a dame with a 

bust anywhere up to 44 inches, and a waist up to 38 inches.

Observe the pretty lace trim and gathers at the shoulder.

 The elastic is in great condition, and allows for a wide range of waist sizes to comfortably fit,

from 26in at the smallest, to 38 at the largest.

These Pjs are saucily sheer!

 Unfortunately, the trousers have a very faint yellow stain on the hip, 

however, this fact was taken into acount during pricing,

and they are an otherwise lovely set.

They can be found here for  those interested.

The second set we are offering today 

dates from approximately the 1960s and is of a lovely,

vibrant lemony yellow colour.

And I do mean vibrant!

Constructed of a total of four luxurious layers of nylon and trimmed in white lace,

this negligee and peignoir set is sure to please any lover of 

this time period.

 

 

 

Whilst the peignoir his high-collared, the negligee has a sweet scooped neckline.

Matching nylon ties threaded through the collars of both pieces allow 

for an adjustable, custom fit.

Indeed, this set can be comfortably be worn by 

anyone with a bust size 44 inches or less, and still look lovely!

Talk about lace!

The inner layer of both pieces is a soft, bright yellow nylon tricot,

while the outer layer is a stiffer, more sheer nylon.

All in all, a very cute set in pristine condition, it can be found right here!

Mlle. and M. Ziegfeld present...

...the first of our items available for purchase 

at that grand boutique of the internet

eBay!

First up, we have a lovely two layer black lace slip dating from 

approimately the 1940s by Simpson-Sears Charmode.

Moira makes her debute in this lovely piece!

Made of nylon tricot and lace, this piece is in excellent condition.

It sports a wonderful scalloped hem and is, 

delightfully for ladies of the more curvaceous sort, 

a larger size, being particlarily full of bust!

The light was strong that day, but please observe the lovely waist-yoke!

 For those interested, this piece can be found here.

Next, I ask you to turn your attention, ladies and gentlemen,

to this lovely confection of pleats and lace.

Dating from approximately the 1950s, this piece by Gay-Lure 

sports all the details that make vintage lingerie of the period so delightful,

including a great fit, pretty lace, and best of all, delectable sheer crystal pleats at the bust AND hem.

As if that weren't enough, the hem is also scalloped!

Again, this piece is a lovely larger size and great condition.

Made of a soft, sheer nylon tricot, it is sure to delight any wearer

[or individual lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the wearer ;) ] 

These crystal pleated cups are capable of coddling a very bountiful bustline :)

 For those interested, one can find this piece here.

Finally, [for today] we are offering

this pretty little ivory confection. 

Just look at that lace!

Made by the delightful Dorsay-Montex, this half slip is of a 

smaller size, to fit those petite dames out there.

Again, this piece is also made of nylon tricot, and it's details are swoon-inducing.

With a soft peachy lace appliqued on top of even softer ivory,

this slip has a quiet, reserved charm to it,

sure to please a more modest lady as well as the saucyer dames out there.

As with the other two, it can be found over here!

And so concludes the first post of our wares,

look forward to many more to come!

And happy shopping! ;)

Introducing Mademoiselle Moira Ziegfeld!

My dear friends, 

on this evening it is with great pleasure and even greater excitement

that I introduce to you

the newest addition to the Ziegfeld Boudoir team.

She is a charming young thing with a wonderful figure,

and she kindly offered us her services in the department of modeling our wares.

She caught us at unawares in our local mall,

perhaps psychically sensing our distress at not having a 

suitable way to display our goods.

So,

without further adieu,

I give you

Mlle. Moira Ziegfeld!

The girl can be something of a nudist...most scandalous!

But she does have a lovely shape, doesn't she? Not to mention the pearls! ;P

Although a proper lady doesn't usually go around flaunting her dimensions,

due to her job, its a wee bit important Moira's are known.

Her measurements are:

Bust - 36
Waist - 28
Hips - 34

A nice solid medium, perfect for displaying

a range of sizes.

There we go, much more classy!

And of course, all of this means that we will finally,

after much delay

be able to open shop and begin offering 

lovely vintage lingerie 

to you, dear ladies and gentlemen!

Keep your eyes peeled for a post this week

about where to find our wares!

Racy Lacy

Joan Blondell shows off her quintessential flapper underthings!

If those aren't simply THE most darling camiknickers, I don't know what are!

Paired with those stockings and the deco decor...breathtaking!

If only there was half as much sass and pizazz in my lingerie drawer! ;P

Image via

Having One of Those Days...

Via

"Why don't you come up and see me sometime...when I've got nuthin' on but the radio."
               - Mae West [She Done Him Wrong]

Lace in Spring

     So sorry for the lack of life lately, things have been, shall we say, rather hectic indeed here in the Ziegfeld Boudoir. Things ought to return to normal during this week, however. Please, accept these pictures of pretty underthings as our apology! ;] These are all detail shots of things to be appearing in our shop shortly, so do tell if you see something you like!

More after the jump!

Flirt and Tease

 The weather was gorgeous here at the 

Ziegfeld Boudoir, and so I decided to take advantage of the excellent

lighting and photograph some of our wares.

They ought to be up and available for purchase within the month,

but for now, here's a little tease

to fire up your desires! ;]

A selection of tantalizing slips!

All the way from 1920's France!

    Its finally arrived! A month or so ago dear Monsieur N. and I decided to try our luck on Ebay and bid on a lovely pair of antique camiknickers and we won! We anxiously awaited their arrival for weeks, and were ecstatic when they finally arrived. I wanted to share them with you, dear friends, as I am certain you'll love them as much as we do :) They're a lovely green silk crepe de chine with mother of pearl buttons at the gusset, lace trim, and lovely hand embroidered flower details. I have not yet attempted cleaning them, so all the lovely patina of age remains [I find it rather charming myself =] ]

Vintage French Lingerie! Oh Lala!

Lovely lace and embroidery

Flattering gathers along the hips, and more lace!

More Photos after the Jump!

Delicate Lace Delights

I couldn't tell you if these pieces are slips or camiknickers, but either way, the delicate lacework and beautiful fits have had me daydreaming of lovely things for days, and I figured you fine folks might enjoy these lovely photos from my internet wanderings too! 

Via "Give Me The Good Old Days!"

Via "Give Me The Good Old Days!"

Via Allure.

Too Flappin' Fabulous!

     I've been contemplating making my own set of band garters, based on those worn by the Flapper Girls of the 1920's, for some time now. They seem to me to be a comfortable and stylistic alternative to my beloved garter-belts, for days when all those straps and support are just a wee bit too much. Especially with warmer weather on it's way; I'll jump at any chance to eliminate a layer from my outfits for summer!
     However, with so much on the go at the moment, I have been putting it off...until a few nights ago that is, when the urge to search for inspiration struck whilst I was having trouble sleeping. You see, ladies and gentlemen, I have come across some exquisite inspiration, and I would love to share it with you this evening.

Observe, if you will: 

An article from a magazine dating from the 20's tells us how it's done!

     Stumbling across this article on the lovely blog FrenchGardenHouse absolutely made my day [and night! ;] ] I highly recommend you check out the original post, as it is chock full of pictures to bring a smile to the face, and inspiration to the mind of even the most modest of boudoir dwellers. And the fact that they are so simple to create only makes it that much better!whilst the shop connected to the blog is full of beautiful things [even a section called "Paris Boudoir"! *swoon*] to set anyone's heart aflutter. I myself would love one of everything, could my budget stretch so far, but alas, for now I shall have to settle for admiring and being inspired. Which brings us right back to the original point of my post: Flapper Garters!

Mint Green: the quintessential flapper colour!

     There is just something about the styling to the band garters of the 1920's that I have always adored, a perfect balance of ergonomic functionality with flirty, girlish details. Ruffles, lace, silk, little flowers, buttons and sequins...its amazing the sheer amount of delicious detail that can be contained within such a tiny confection of ribbon and elastic. Catching a peep of these lovelies under the fluttering hem of a skirt or dress on a spring morning...it could bring any gentleman worth his hat [and dare I say more than a few ladies!] to his knees!

Aged lace and silk rosebuds make my heart beat faster.

   Therefore, look forward to sneaking a peek at my own garters [oh my!] inspired by these, and other designs, sometime next week! I only hope I can create something so mouthwateringly lovely!


all images viaFrenchGardenHouse


                                    - Mademoiselle M.

Something Blue

Today, dear friends, we would like to present you with a rare treat indeed. Yes ladies and gentlemen, today is the day you will get a peek at Mademoiselle M.'s knickers!

In the window, no less!

       Indeed, those are precisely what they look like...french knickers! Oh lala! Perhaps better known as tap pants or tap panties to most of you fine folks. No doubt you are also aware that this style was the knicker of choice for those feisty flappers of the 1920's and sultry vamps of the 1930's alike.

     Lightweight, luxurious fabric...tasteful lace applique...french seams...button closures on the sides...yes ladies and gentlemen, these are the real deal, french knickers from the 1930's....at least, the pattern itself is!

 

Lace applique on the sides of the leg!

     As I'm sure all of you know, two of the pitfalls of vintage lingerie collecting are price and stability, with many lovely finds being either out of one's price range, or else too fragile to be worn. When Mlle. M. was but a young student, such was the case, however, her desire for beautiful vintage underthings was insatiable. Luckily for her, she was blessed with a sewing machine, a nearby thrift store with lovely vintage textiles and lace amongst the other odds and ends, and a little bit of ingenuity. Thusly, these lovelies were born!

Gorgeous pale-aqua vintage fabric.

   Although the thrill of owning and wearing a "real" piece of vintage is undeniably satisfying and thrilling, there is something to be said for the use of patterns from days gone by to create a "new" piece. Generally, if your sewing skills are up to par, you will be able to enjoy the pleasures of wearing a gorgeous vintage looking garment, without having to worry about damaging or destroying it. Indeed, you can take your piece out for a night of dancing without having to spend the whole time worrying about what all the movement, sweating, and general merrymaking will do to it.

    Furthermore, making your own piece allows you to make alterations to the original. Now, before everyone starts screaming "Treason!" allow me to elaborate. For many vintage lingerie [and clothing!] lovers, size and fit are a major issue, especially with the older pieces, such as those from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. We simply do not shape our bodies in the same way as was done back then, which leads to a great deal of heartache when we find  a beautiful piece who's measurements could never approach our own. Therefore, being able to alter the old patterns to make a vintage looking piece, true to the original in every way except size, is a great blessing.

The instructions used, via Frilly Bits 

      And I shant touch on the pleasures of sewing today, as I lack time to do it justice, but believe you me, they are many and great.Therefore, I encourage all of you, dear friends and readers, to keep your eyes open for vintage patterns in your travels, and to entertain the thoughts, when having a difficult time finding just the right piece to add to your collection, of sewing your own. I promise you will not regret it. And if this post has sparked a desire for french knickers that simply cannot be contained, I would like to direct you to this page: French Knicker Instructions: Frilly Bits

                              

Tokens from a Gentleman Admirer

Monsieur N. has such great taste.

     There is nothing a Ziegfeld Girl loves more than lavish gifts from adoring fans. In this case, Swiss Chocolate from a certain Monsieur; delicious! Chiffon, silk, lace, and dark chocolate...these are the little luxuries being savoured in the boudoir today!

Early Morning, Late Winter; 1909

Mademoiselle M. Contemplates Birdsong at Dawn.

This is what we're all about...

A Sneak Peek at the Contents of the Boudoir!