I can’t remember exactly when I had a vision of crushed velvet OTK socks, but I was obsessed with finding them ever since. Sockdreams (pun unintended), my usual go-to for all things legwear, failed me on this one. Sometime between scouring shady ebay listings, shadier online sexwear shops, and every unsavory e-retailer in between, I remembered the local dance store my mom took me to in my younger-er years. It’s one of those costume shops that tends to have everything, albeit packed so densely you’re lucky to find anything.
I found them tucked in a corner, behind some other things, looking sad, neglected and calling my name. Totally worth the $15 and sales lady who obviously hates her job (and felt the need to take it out on me).
Mission accomplished.
Leg Avenue velvet thigh highs; Sam Edelman boots; Raquel Allegra tee; Made Her Think talon ring, vintage jacket
Tags: crushed velvet thigh high socks · shopping · style13 Comments
OOOOhhhhhh those velvety thighs,,,to die for!
I love this diy…totally looks like all of the looks on the runways, at sooo much of a lower price…excellent score! I love your blog and only now am just signing in- but it’s beautiful! keep up the great work! :)
Cute! Why is it that 90% of sock retailers are super shady sex shops I’m terrified of giving my credit card number to, but they always have great stockings and socks.
Oh wow. I’m lost for all words except “I want”.
Who would’ve thought that velvet (of all fabrics) would look so chic!?! Lovin’ the DIY skills, as always :)
BRILLIANT. seriously. Sorry but I gotta copy this!
Love them and now want them! I performed a search and they are sold out online or at somewhere sketchy that I refuse to use my CC.
this is off topic but they opened an Alice in Wonderland themed lounge in Hollywood, thought you might like it :)
http://lastatus.com/?p=1361
if you didnt already know lol
I’m surprised Sockdreams didn’t have any. I always go there when I want interesting tights and stockings.
love what i can see of the jacket
and the velvet socks are such a fun idea
jazzi… this ensemble is incredible. your DIYs and style never cease to amaze me.
long time!
–jane, formerly of thefashioneo :)
im really adoring the leopard and crushed velvet action you have going on here
sockdreams is the balls… i could spend hours on that site
amazing! adding you to my links!