tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post6938145607384481392..comments2024-03-27T09:27:55.574+01:00Comments on Polyester Princess: How the leopard got his spotsPolyester Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-15852205301621066602017-03-02T15:54:37.179+01:002017-03-02T15:54:37.179+01:00Although I love the coat, there's part of me t...Although I love the coat, there's part of me that wishes it was faux fur. I'm not sure I'd be comfortable wearing real fur. My dad would be so proud to read all your comments on his sketches. It makes me a bit sad I only discovered them now ... xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-61976057175173863382017-03-02T15:51:22.563+01:002017-03-02T15:51:22.563+01:00Thanks Mim. I tried combining the coral with other...Thanks Mim. I tried combining the coral with other colours, but always go back to the navy, which really enhances the colour. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-65971100746584402222017-03-02T15:49:00.180+01:002017-03-02T15:49:00.180+01:00Thank you Suzanne. I will be framing the best of t...Thank you Suzanne. I will be framing the best of the sketches, and put them in my ... ahem ... boudoir! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-37556645269463989862017-03-02T15:48:05.657+01:002017-03-02T15:48:05.657+01:00I think I'll keep it around anyway, Gisela, ev...I think I'll keep it around anyway, Gisela, even if I won't wear it much. The next generation can give it a decent burial if they like. I'm too sentimental to let it go ... xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-84734800198953652292017-03-02T15:46:54.511+01:002017-03-02T15:46:54.511+01:00The racy book covers are the best. At the time, ev...The racy book covers are the best. At the time, even the more serious books tended to get lurid covers in order to entice people to buy them. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-80429419608920407482017-03-02T15:43:48.923+01:002017-03-02T15:43:48.923+01:00Thanks, Claire. The astronomy book is a Mentor boo...Thanks, Claire. The astronomy book is a Mentor book, which was the equivalent of Pelican books in the US. So, that was quite a find, collection-wise, too. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-67601121137070091792017-03-02T15:42:42.604+01:002017-03-02T15:42:42.604+01:00Thank you Lynn. I'd a feeling that frock would...Thank you Lynn. I'd a feeling that frock would be up your street. I love the blue polka dot one from your last post too. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-84725754169929743802017-03-02T15:41:17.487+01:002017-03-02T15:41:17.487+01:00Your remark got me thinking, Beate. You could very...Your remark got me thinking, Beate. You could very well be right. How lucky you were to have a sunny weekend. Our garden is just calling out for some TLC. Unfortunately the forecast is for yet more rain ... xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-13893866872518774232017-03-02T15:39:48.872+01:002017-03-02T15:39:48.872+01:00I knew my dad had a talent for drawing, but these ...I knew my dad had a talent for drawing, but these sketches really blew my mind. Thanks to you, I now know that they are called spoon collars. I guess Josephine would have loved to be called a glamour puss ;-) xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-5909949489299137992017-03-02T15:38:03.671+01:002017-03-02T15:38:03.671+01:00I never seem to get around to a quiet weekend, eit...I never seem to get around to a quiet weekend, either. Browsing through books and old magazine is indeed the perfect pastime on grey winter days! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-3019301557213340362017-03-02T15:36:28.260+01:002017-03-02T15:36:28.260+01:00Thank you Tami! xxxThank you Tami! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-87763705292499468592017-03-02T15:36:11.894+01:002017-03-02T15:36:11.894+01:00Thank you! My dad's sketches seem to be gettin...Thank you! My dad's sketches seem to be getting a lot of love. Fierce is indeed the exact description of the coat! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-54247491336709402092017-03-02T15:35:24.741+01:002017-03-02T15:35:24.741+01:00The coat is real fur, Melanie, but whether it'...The coat is real fur, Melanie, but whether it's actually leopard remains to be seen. Beate put the notion into my head that the spots could be painted on ... Anyway, I would very much prefer it to be fake ... xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-32903037639187589362017-03-02T13:14:54.280+01:002017-03-02T13:14:54.280+01:00Oh my word, so many amazing treasures! I love thos...Oh my word, so many amazing treasures! I love those sketches your dad did, especially the bottom right one. What a lovely thing to discover. And that coat! Just wow! I'm not a fan of real fur either, even in vintage, but I could never part with something like that if it belonged to a close relative.<br /><br />Oh, and as for never having enough time at the weekend, you're preaching to the choir, sister! I never get ever everything done I'd wanted to and then by Sunday night I'm worn out. It makes getting up on Monday morning quite a struggle! xxCatehttp://www.vintagegal.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-19723359975079280872017-03-02T10:28:34.927+01:002017-03-02T10:28:34.927+01:00Coral and navy is such a brilliant combination, an...Coral and navy is such a brilliant combination, and you're really working it there. <br /><br />Those drawings your dad did are lovely; getting them framed would be a great way to ensure they are kept safe.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-55466057634077178762017-03-01T00:35:12.664+01:002017-03-01T00:35:12.664+01:00I'm not a fan of real fur either but that one ...I'm not a fan of real fur either but that one is just too precious, especially with memories attached even if it isn't the same as the one in the photo. <br /><br />How amazing to find the treasure of your Dad's sketches. I agree you should frame them. What a unique piece of art to have on your wall.<br /><br />bisous<br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891315017218863243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-24986494345290491592017-03-01T00:05:21.232+01:002017-03-01T00:05:21.232+01:00Weekends go far too quickly that's for sure. I...Weekends go far too quickly that's for sure. I love your Dad's sketches. <br /><br />I'm not a fan of real fur, if it were me I'd give it a decent burial.Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-7193638994545785682017-02-28T22:47:25.616+01:002017-02-28T22:47:25.616+01:00I know that feeling of trying to cram too much in,...I know that feeling of trying to cram too much in, all too well Ann. However I am always pleased to hear about what you have been doing. Well done on scoring the bargain books...looks like you have a few racy ones there! Your dad's attic is a veritable treasure trove turning up his wonderful sketches, what a lovely surprise and also your Great Aunt's coat...it looks soooo warm.xFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809277044939851200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-23088756053577215862017-02-28T20:28:23.372+01:002017-02-28T20:28:23.372+01:00Those drawings by your dad are amazing, what a lov...Those drawings by your dad are amazing, what a lovely thing to find. All those old books look really interesting, especially the astronomy one. I'm with you on real fur but a family connection and an old piece, it's a keeper! xxxdiaryofapennypincherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314692740147273227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-72559586539815860082017-02-28T18:39:02.926+01:002017-02-28T18:39:02.926+01:00Awh what a wonderful blog post. Just whats needed...Awh what a wonderful blog post. Just whats needed on a miserable day like today. Your weather sounds as bad as ours.<br />Wasn't your Dad talented and what a fabulous coat.<br />Needless to say please add the coral frock to my pile please. You look gorgeous in it. The colour is perfect<br />Lynn xxxLynn Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12683485991861662348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-39498916051430108412017-02-28T11:34:02.365+01:002017-02-28T11:34:02.365+01:00is it real leopard or is it an other animal with p...is it real leopard or is it an other animal with painted on spots? anyway - it is a glorious coat!! just wow! <br />but i like the spots on your dress too :-) the swing-y skirt and the clear colors add to the cheery look!<br />our weekend was sunny - ha! - and i enjoyed that by biking to the supermarket, starting the clean up of the garden, doing some washing to hang outside and sitting in the sun.........<br />more sunshine to you! xxxxxxbahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-27526544423362098942017-02-28T09:58:04.655+01:002017-02-28T09:58:04.655+01:00Hello Phoebe!
Your Dad's sketches are beautifu...Hello Phoebe!<br />Your Dad's sketches are beautiful and really should be framed. What a talent.<br />What a fab collection of vintage paperbacks you found, the covers are so cool. <br />Love the cheery polka dot frock especially the spoon collars!<br />Your Great Aunt was such a glamour puss. Isn't it lucky you're the same size? xxx Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-16169660559062710952017-02-28T09:57:06.039+01:002017-02-28T09:57:06.039+01:00rummagging through old magazines and books is a fa...rummagging through old magazines and books is a fabulous activity for a cold Winter day! (I like a quiet weekend, but it's all walking and running errands for me these days!)<br />Your dad's designs look amazing!. And obviously, that leopard coat is a fabulous piece, even more fabulous because it came from your own family's attic. That makes it very special!<br />besosSeñora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-61718680926437339042017-02-27T22:50:23.943+01:002017-02-27T22:50:23.943+01:00That leopard fur coat suits you perfectly!
The ill...That leopard fur coat suits you perfectly!<br />The illustrations, what a delightful find by your own father's hand. Tami Von Zalezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11065017061040785838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-22821117066471054852017-02-27T22:19:48.209+01:002017-02-27T22:19:48.209+01:00I love these glimpses into your charity shop adven...I love these glimpses into your charity shop adventures, and of the treasures under your own roof. Those illustrations are charming. What a fierce coat xPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.com