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December  Smatterings

20
 Jan
21

4
entries

Retro in rouge
From John N.

Folks having fun

From Crinolyn
 

Vera Ellen for our collection
 

Denise: "Petticoat Junction was always a fun TV show to watch, but this is one I don't remember!"
ED:  Probably the best we've seen!
 

19
 Jan
21

4
entries

Frenetic cancan
 From John N.

Angel wings
 From Crinolyn
 

Denise:
"A cute article about our favorite subject.  I remember the starching thing very well when Mom did sis's 'cancans.'" 
 ED: And we remember the 'sugar stiffening!'

A couple of romantic bike themes
My!
From Malcolm in the UK

18
 Jan
21

4
entries

'Cigar girl'
 From John N.

A somber looking Gigi Hadid in Moschino,
Spring/Summer 2019 Show (More here)
 From Crinolyn
 


From Sylvia Marie,
a Doris Day publicity picture from Tea For Two (1950)

Elizabeth Ann has sent this nice
 1860s traveling 'coatdress'

17
 Jan
21

4
entries

A Bardot bustled affair
 From John N.

Starkly colored...
These from Crinolyn
 

More starkness,
this time outdoors!
From Sylvia Marie

Fanciful youth

16
 Jan
21

5
entries

 

 

Charming pictures
of Annette
 From John N.

Delightful
mother/daughter images
These from Crinolyn

Bettie Jane (PondGirl Allison) many times would focus on her copious collection of petticoats. 
These are a couple of favorites, mastered by her husband, Larry.
The fiery red is just amazing!

'Showwomanship'
from Sylvia Marie

Anne has contributed her memories to the Embarrassing Moments section

15
 Jan
21

4
entries

 

 

Runway smash...
with a nice smile!
 From John N.

A delightful
mother/daughter image
from Malcolm in the UK

Melanie Martinez (See yesterday) is also a film producer. Dara has provided several grabs from the 2019 film K-12 (lots of frills!), We have also included two trailers.

Beautiful
melancholy bride

From Crinolyn

14
 Jan
21

4
entries

 

 

Great dishing
From John N.

Charlotte points out that this is actress Molly Quinn*
Source

Kind of plain, but
nevertheless, for the record

From Sylvia Marie

Here is singer/actress Melanie Martinez, sent by Dara

"I suggest Googling her; all her clothes are highly feminine. Strong elements of age-play involved in many of her videos, and they all have a dark twist. She must have had a pretty screwed up childhood!
She seems to be very successful as a singer for some time now - don't know how I haven't come across her before." 

               

Sexy mermaid

From Crinolyn

13
 Jan
21

5
entries

 

 

We presume the girls didn't have time to change before  their lessons, or changed first.
From John N.

Bridal crease

From Sylvia Marie

Bo Perrsson comments:.:

"[Ever] question  why women don't want to wear big skirts? Have a look on Instagram. 

"Look at La Fortuna Quince Vestido: 'Young girls, age 15-25, even, find big skirts sexy. 60% of my viewers on YouTube have found me by searching "petticoats". I don't know how, but 42.7% of
my traffic comes from a certain Pettipond.com. I have about five female friends that wear and love big skirts. I am going to create new petticoat videos as I aim to make money from YouTube.'" 

ED:  Yes, that's true.  However we have found that, nevertheless, they won't wear them because they want to be like their friends and not stand out <PTP>.

She loves her petticoats!

From Crinolyn

Karl K. has added this photoshoot of his lovely wife         The Others in the Wives and Girlfriends Section

     

 

12
 Jan
21

4
entries

 

 

Extending her charm
From John N.

A tiny bit retro
near the steps

From Sylvia Marie

Matt L.:

This video compares 15 petticoats for Lolita: "The ULTIMATE Lolita petticoat comparison"

Letting us see
 From Crinolyn

11
 Jan
21

4
entries

 

 

Getting it right...
From John N.

HAPPY twirl!

From Sylvia Marie

The perfect mermaid  bride

Maybe retro?

From Crinolyn

10
 Jan
21

4
entries

 

 

Properly posed
From John N.

Not only is the photographer well versed in technique, the pettis are rather exciting!

From Sylvia Marie

A perfect delightful blending
 of 'Merry Widow' and petticoat

Pleasant unfurling...

From Crinolyn

9
 Jan
21

4
entries

 

 

Betsy Johnson Spring Fashion Show (2013)
From John N.

Put it on, sweetie!
(Looks like the work of Little Brides)

From Sylvia Marie

Where's the water?  Must be winter...


Commentary from Crinolyn's friend...

 

8
 Jan
21

5
 entries

 

 

Flippy dishing
from John N.

Tom B. offers these auto shots from unspecified 2008 German annual events, like Wettenberg

Here's interesting Era advertising copy from Alice

Go to the light...become illuminated...artistry in motion
From Crinolyn

Dean has contributed his memories to the First Encounters section

7
 Jan
21

4
 entries

 

 

Three quarters down this page is a past featuring of Hairspray (the musical) produced live on network TV in 2016, along with this clip.
 John N. has provided four new clips here.

A special twirl
From Sylvia Marie

A cute little youth creation
from Malcolm in the UK

Little Shop of Horrors (1986) featured a wonderful segment we REALLY enjoy - stillclips here.
 Crinolyn  points to a YouTube video of it

6
 Jan
21

4
 entries

 

 

This photo of a Continental commercial, with the
 tucked balloon skirt, says volumes about The Era!
Sent by John N.

What a nice dance  capture!
From Sylvia Marie

This lovely, but hazy, picture is probably the
way the memory exists in some of our minds: misty.

We will most likely never see those days again...<sigh>.

A different kind of (beautiful) dance capture!
From Crinolyn

5
 Jan
21

4
 entries

 

 

Great showing!
Sent by John N.

What are you afraid of little Lolita?
From Sylvia Marie

Those were, indeed,
 the days...

Delightfully innovative*
From Crinolyn

4
 Jan
21

4
 entries

 

 

Sunlit sundress
 Sent by John N.

A Lolita with her parasol
 From Sylvia Marie

Design statement
 From Kristi

Bettie Page test?
from Crinolyn

3
 Jan
21

4
 entries

 

 

Daintily showing off her pettis
Sent by John N.

This we'll put in the pettis & corsets section,
even though the focus is on the interesting
hobble skirt, crinie or hoop outlined

...and we'll put these in the coat/frock section, although the
 one at right may not quite be appropriate (coat or dress?)
 From Malcolm in the UK

Bridal stair-happiness
from Crinolyn

2
 Jan
21

4
 entries

 

 

Here's a pretty little party dress!
Sent by John N.

Quotes from Betty Jane
(50s perspective)

Snowless winter scene
 From Kristi

A great  doggie frock!
from Crinolyn

1
Jan
21

4
 entries

2020 was one for the books!  A
closed book, hopefully

A snowy New Year where you are?
Sent by John N.

From Alice
Best for the high waisted section

Different season, same standard for cheeerleaders
 From Kristi

A rather satisfying outfit
from Crinolyn

December Smatterings

"How many clouds of scented lace kiss each other under your skirt?"  
                                                                              C. Govoni (1884-1965)

 
WHEN I SEE...
A fetching lass, enveloped in tulle,
declaring, defining the beauty of Man(kind)
Slim of waist, contours of mystery.
Dark tresses which defy description,
a mantel of the soul.
She leads on, unaware of her uniqueness--
Classic, haunting,
Deep auras of eyes
Deep vibrations from the heart
Deep color of the gentleness of her inner self.
I see jealousy
I see my yearning to take her place
I see, also, my utter, deadening sadness.
Tes Staylace -- July 12, 1992
Update Page Policies
Generally, updates are linked to the appropriate area so you do not have to search for it.  We keep updates for as long as six months,
after which we merge the individual entries into the appropriate areas of the site.  Very rarely is anything discarded.
Pettipond  ALWAYS attributes the source of pictures when possible.  Image contributions should include the source, when possible, so at least the site from which it is taken can posted with it. It makes no sense, and is unfair, to have the same image on the Internet more than once, especially if the site originally posting it doe not at least get the benefit of a link. If an image is not attributed, and later is found to be in violation of copyright laws, it will be removed.
The Pond is FIRSTLY a petticoat/bouffant/crinoline site, and SECONDLY a TG site.  Image contributions are always welcome and appreciated, but our policy is to not post TG images (with the exception of Poufbunny Parlor Pinups and the occasional VERY passable CDer (in our Flash Pinup section).  Please do not be offended - there are many TG sites on the Internet, but only ONE Pond, and we want also to be inviting to GGs and non-TG males who merely appreciate females in petticoats!
Pettipond Reflections response additions will NOT be listed in this area.


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