Photo by Michael Caterina

If I had to guess, I'd say this was started spring of 2008...maybe around Easter-time? I've changed shape since it was initially constructed, hence the uneven gap. It's also been worn hard--I took up Civil War reenacting in the interim, and it's been to a lot of events!

( One more, and a link. )

Thanks for looking!

I just finished this gray with moutarde corset, I like the color combo, she is a single layer corset, lap seam construction.

Hello!  Last month I posted here about my first attempt at a self-drafted under bust.  Everyone here was really helpful and encouraging, which is awesomeness itself.  I took all the advice to heart and remade the pattern.  This is my second attempt and I'm so very, very pleased with how it turned out.

( Pictures! )

So I've been searching in and out for about a week now to transfer to a new school, like the Rosedale Heights School of the Arts or Langely Fine Arts School.... I've heard of Athena at Windermere but that's a little far and I'm looking into something that covers actual ART classes. Has anyone here graduated from one?


Thanks for all the comments on my sushi post by the way! I seriously don't know which one to pick @@

does anyone know where i can buy an adult onesie in vancouver?
like these? http://www.jumpinjammerz.com/
thanks!

Tonight is the Black Christmas : Best Of 2009 End Of Year Blowout at Sanctuary, but in just a week's time it'll be the first party of 2010 (!), and what better way to ring in the New Year than with the next event in our series of Tribute Parties paying homage to some of the best and most influential bands of all time?

( Gig poster )

SANCTUARY PRESENTS
NEW ORDER TRIBUTE PARTY
SATURDAY JANUARY 2
CLUB 23 WEST

Facebook Event Listing

( Event details )

Hello all the Vancouverites!

My partner and I from Ottawa will be enjoying New Years in your fair city, but we have no idea what there is available. We can find a lot of clubs and parties, but we were wondering what type of laid-back city events there might be. Music, fireworks, what are your favourite places to go when ringing in the New Year? Thanks!

Please provide name, address(or at least area), and why it is so great.

Oh yeah, speaking of which, a week or two ago I went to Sake Maki on Commercial Drive and there was the worsttttttttt waitress (she was new, young). Any idea if she's still there?

Any pizza places open this fine Christmas?

I'm just dyin' for a fine pie! Frozen pizza just isn't going to cut it this festive day of Yule!

The closer to Guildford the better. Yes, I'm stuck in Surrey. *grumble*

I'm with Shaw and usually the yule log channel is on 115 which is RDI now.  I've been looking everywhere for it and I can't find it! Any help?  I don't have HD or digital or anything.

Hi Vancouver and Happy Holidays!

I am looking to take a beginners/basic sewing (for learning how to sew with sewing machines) class. I know a bit, but not enough to actually make anything. :(

Any recommendations? I think I would prefer taking classes at a business rather than a continuing education type, but I'm pretty flexible.

I'm in Surrey; travel is not a problem but closer would be better.

Thanks!

Hey there Vancouver! I'm off in Edmonton right now visiting with the familial units and feeling homesick for Van. 2 years ago it was the other way around! Anyway, I just thought I'd drop you a line to say hi and wish you well over the coming weeks into the first of many New Year celebrations. I hope you are spending time with people you care about and if not I hope you can connect by phone. Oh, I also wanted to ask you what your favourite Vancouver-related holiday tradition is?

Mine are non-Vancouver but include:
- watching the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- egg nog
- annual Solstice party with all my friends
- walking the Legislative Grounds to see the lights

So, how about you?

Hi there - I am thinking of applying to UBC to study Human Kinetics. Does anyone know anything about this course/are there any UBC students out there who can tell me a bit about what is like to be a student at UBC! I live in London, UK but I have dual citizenship as my mum is Canadian. Thanks for you help!x

Hi Everyone,
I have two 1890s Victorian corsets for sale on e-Bay this week. They are newly added to my website and have lots of construction details and pictures both in the e-Bay listing and on my website.

Have a look if you are at all interested.


Click on the photos to go to the e-Bay auctions :

    

Or click the following links to the pages on my website:

http://www.laracorsets.com/Antique_corset_0121.htm

http://www.laracorsets.com/Antique_corset_0115.htm

Thank you so much for having a look.
Happy Holidays to you all!
Lara

(Please forgive me for cross posting this a few times)

I don't even know the proper name for what I need, but long story short, the large burner on my stove got into a little incident with a plastic cutting board.

I am supposed to be cooking a very big Christmas Dinner tomorrow and I can't use the little burner's for a few of the things I am cooking (in a large pan)... etc...

I have no idea where to find this, and my landlord is away on vacation!!! I checked the Walmart website because that is the closest store to me, but I seriously need to find one by tomorrow at noon at the latest.

So, anyone know where I can get one? I live in White Rock but I will send out my man if it's further!

Thanks and Happy Holidays to everyone =)

So my family is planning lunch at Shabusen on Granville. I want to bring my girlfriend to meet them and she is vegan. Do they have any vegan dishes at Shabusen?

Thanks!

Edit: My family and I will be probably planning to get the All you can eat option. My aunt told me that if you don't get all you can eat, you can't sit with people who are getting AYCE. Does the AYCE menu have anything vegan?

I just found out that my plan doesn't cover visioncare at all, so I'm looking for the best deals in Vancouver on an overdue eye exam and a new pair of glasses.

Thanks in advance, and seasons greetings.

Looming large in the New Year will be the first series of RESTRICTED photo shoots, bringing together the many talents of people in the areas of modelling, set decoration, costuming, make-up, photography, graphic design, hair design and more, to produce stunning images highlighting alternative culture!

The theme of the first photo shoot is something everyone loves ...

CALLING ALL CAT GIRLS & BOYS!

If you have a cat-themed costume, are comfortable and interested in modelling, and have an edgey, unique or alternative 'look', we want to hear from you! We unfortunately can't use everyone who expresses interest, but we will be selecting a limited number of models to be involved for both solo shoots and as a group.

Think the restricted cat logo, but in ferocious, fetishy human form!

If you are interested ... please do any and all of the following things :

■ GO TO THE FACEBOOK GROUP AND POST A CAT-OUTFIT-OR-MAKEUP-RELATED PHOTO!

■ CONTACT ME OFFLINE AT : djpandemonium@hotmail.com

Here is a corset i just completed .
She measures an amazing 36" 21" 39"
I am quite happty with her, thanks for all who gave me advice

Sometimes I see people escorting, I assume, foreign exchange students around the city. Giving them a sort of tour. I'm studying Japanese and I've been thinking that this would be a great opportunity for me to practice and improve while helping some newbies get to know their new home. So, does anyone know where one goes to get hooked up with this kind of position, what kind of requirements there are, etc?