A few weeks ago I had £17 to spare. Not a great deal of money but it was all I had to 'throw around'. I hummed and hawed as to what to spent it on and decided I would attempt to create a black version of my green PVC leggings, since these have been incredibly useful to me and I love them dearly (infuriatingly I accidentally scratched them on Sunday morning when I got home whilst I was taking them off, and they have a hole in them). Anyway, I went and bought some black PVC but couldn't find the same type of PVC as the green ones were made of so settled for something I thought felt quite similar. Long story short, the PVC was hellish to work with and I made a complete and utter roaring arse of it and had to chuck it all in the bin. I literally threw away my last £17. I was devastated.
My Prince being as gallant as he is offered to buy me a pair of PVC leggings. Bless him. I settled on the Sass & Bide Black Rats. I wasn't keen on them until I saw them in shiny PVC. They have arrived and I absolutely adore them.
I really don't know where I would be without my Prince coming to my sartorial rescue every so often. My leggings are slightly bitter sweet though as he was paying for them with some money he was getting from a DJ gig he did on Saturday, only to end up being ripped off. Of course he won't let me return them so I shall wear them and love them all the more.
Queen Michelle
awh how sweet! they look awesome!
x
Posted by: belle fantaisie | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 14:00
Wow, he really is a prince! Those look great x
Posted by: Frankie - Swell Vintage | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 14:24
i see a very satisfied monarch.
Posted by: curves | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 14:29
Those are amazing! And what a nice gift.
Posted by: WendyB | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 14:57
Those are fantastic and look pretty sexellent on ya. thanks boyfriend!
Posted by: jacquieshambles | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 14:57
He sounds like a great guy. When working with those kinds of fabrics it can help to use a teflon foot on the machine. That's what you would use for leather, so it glides more easily. Maybe it's called something else there.
Posted by: janavi | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 15:01
Been wrestling with the idea of purchasing some pvc leggings for the past week, you have officially inspired me to just go for it! thanks - they look great on u, nice one boyf!! x
Posted by: nicki | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 15:53
What a kind Prince!
They look amazing, especially on you. I love the side detail, such great texture!
Posted by: lopi | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 15:56
Your handsome Prince once more to the rescue!
I think I'd like to steal him..
x
Posted by: pretty face | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 16:36
where is the sequin tank from?
Posted by: DUSKIN | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 17:10
Awww! What a lovely Prince you have. (And now, a lovely prayer of leggings!)
Posted by: Kayla | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 17:16
They look amazing! Love them!
Posted by: Charlie | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 17:35
ooooh, I love those.
they look fantastic on you
Posted by: Kristin | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 17:51
DANG those are cool.
and,
DANG, your prince is cool. Keep him.
Posted by: enc | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 17:57
Doesn't Sister Wolf have a pair of Black Rats? I seem to remember she hated hers but maybe they have grown on her (let's hope not literally).
I like the texture of the stitching. I hope your Prince didn't pay full price because leggings are crazy on sale right now. Yesterday at Intermix I bought a pair of Les Chiffoniers PVC leggings for about $120. Saks and Neimans are full of stiff marked 50% off anf then another 50% off that. Apolcalypse is in the air, every time I buy something I feel like I'm fiddling while Rome burns.
Posted by: bluehammer | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 17:58
Bluehammer if I could have had the PVC Les Chiffoniers I would have much preferred them but they aren't on sale anywhere in the UK sadly. He did pay full price for these. I went to Intermix online to see if they had the Les Chiffioniers but sadly no.
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 18:48
wow, those are gorgeous! i love i really do
Posted by: lady coveted | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 19:18
god bless your man and your legs!
Posted by: tiffany | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 20:02
Awww I reaally wanted these! Your so lucky to have such an understanding man!
x
Posted by: Vintage Tea | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 20:16
The whole first outfit is absolutely amazing.
Posted by: Brenda | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 20:47
where did you get them from i thought the blackrats were all sold out??? please let me know !
also, i have a lovely boyfriend of my own who recently bought me the loveliest pair of miu miu shoes that i couldnt possibly afford myself. like your prince, he's a keeper!!!
xx (oh and please link to me if you like my blog - i follow your religiously)
Posted by: fiona | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 21:21
They look hot hot hot. I returned my Apparel pair yesterday because I just looked like a sausage of black pudding in them :(
Posted by: Elle | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 22:04
Oh boy are those sweet! I saw the non-PVC version on NaP and I couldn't decide whether I thought them cheap-looking or amazing. Of course, seeing this I say that they are indeed amazing. You wear them so well!
Posted by: KD | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 22:54
I would very much like a prince like yours.. I absolutely LOVE how you paired the sequin with the plaid and the pvc... you're such a genius Michelle.
Posted by: Shini | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 at 22:58
lucky girl! I've been eyeing those lovelies for weeks. They look great on you, as usual :)
Posted by: Francesca | Thursday, 11 December 2008 at 01:51