Actually, the topic is corsets.

[Poppy Fields]

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I know they're not even close to period accurate, but...
Are you even paying attention at this point? I know I'm having a hard time. Must. Avert. Gaze. IT'S NO USE! I am powerless in front of their double-laced magnificence!
Was just checking up on my regular corset provider when I saw these wonders.
$125.00. That's CAN$125.00.
UP TO A SIZE 12!
And there are polka dot peep toes and whip boots and RUBY SLIPPERS!!

But calming down for a second...
I've worn Lace Embrace corsets for several years now: a black Victorian and an Edwardian in "blush", the loveliest soft, ballet pink. Got my eye on the Eynede now: a lovely longline with bust support.
Ribbon corsets and trims and flossing, oh my!
They also stock lingerie, stockings, garters and all that fun stuff.

I highly recommend Lace Embrace. The service is excellent and very personal, the prices are fantastic (especially if you're converting to US$) and Melanie is a real-life doll! Brick-and-Mortar is in Vancouver and Mischief's Closet in Kensington (Calgary) usually has a few in stock. I've never had a problem with buying online.
If it's good enough for Dita and Cathie Jung...

But for now, I'm printing those boots and slipping them under my pillow.
Sweet dreams!

[Poppy Fields]

Glad to spread the word, Dottie. Melanie brings good things to the frozen north :))

Wink, that's a tragedy! Although the falling on his face bit is funny :D My man doesn't necessarily understand my fashion choices, but he's smart enough to not get in the way! You need to gently explain that they make you happy, and he likes it when you're happy, yes? So in order for you to stay happy... he should be able to follow the logic ;)

[Wink Holliday]

I have recently discovered that my boyfriend HATES my kitten-heel, point-toe shoes. He has not actually used the word "hate," but every time he tries to dance around it, he winds up falling on his face. It's actually kind of amusing.

[Dottie Darling]

Oooh polka dot peep toe pumps! I'm lovin' this Lace Embrace site!

[Poppy Fields]

THOSE ARE THE ONES!! They make my heart race.
My mom used to joke that I must have been a saloon girl in a past life. I think I'm going to be some kind of nihilistic space goth villainess in a future one :) This is where I go when I need a good cry: Fantasy Shoes. So many buckles...

[Wink Holliday]

Saw these. Thought of you. Available at 3Wishes.com (and probably elsewhere).

[Poppy Fields]

Thanks! The same seller has a pair of multi-ring lace up boots that look like something out of "Hellraiser". Needless to say: Want.

[Wink Holliday]

As I post this, this eBay listing has 14 hours to go. Not sure what size you are, but the seller has a few available.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140295523622

[Poppy Fields]

That's pretty much the sound I made when I saw them! I quite literally slapped my hand over my mouth in delight o_O

eBay you say...
Couldn't find them (my Ebay-foo is weak), but I did find these which I - for reasons probably related to some or other deep-seated childhood trauma - inexplicably like (and that's why I don't have paypal).
I do need these pink plaid pumps though! Too bad about the shipping... and the customs I'd have to pay on delivery... and the dollar conversion... I need to move to the States!

[Wink Holliday]

I added those very boots to my Kaboodle list just the other day! TEH AWESOME. Starting bid of $50 on eBay, "suggested retail" of $78. DROOOOOOL.

[Seanna {Madam}]

agaaagagggggggllelelel....(that's the sound my drool makes)