My Projects: Maple Leaf Turban

I have a new knitting project on the needles!  You may remember the Mid-Week Inspiration last week on Turbans, well let's just say I was inspired to make one of my own. 

I've long been a fan of Diane Serviss' work and her Etsy shop Pixiebell. I bought the digital download of this lovely turban pattern from her shop. Finally, I am trying my hand on one of her patterns!

I am using the super soft Cascade Yarns Magnum in color Koala Bear. This is the first time I have used a super bulky yarn. Needles- size 13.

Here's the start of it! So far so good. I'm going to attach a maple leaf brooch that belonged to my Mother to it. Winter fabulous! 

More information can be found on my Ravelry page. 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Blush Turbans

Blush Pinks. Turbans. 

Val and Musso.

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My Vintage Vanity: Blue Floral Purse

I recently picked up this pretty Mid-Century shoulder bag at Foyer in Brooklyn. It has a creamy linen with blue floral, of course covered in plastic! With a plastic chain shoulder strap and a bakelite top clasp! 

I love the floral print! 

What do you think? Do you have anything similar? 

On My Wish List: Shabby Apple

I was perusing the Shabby Apple site that is filled with wonderful and affordable vintage inspired clothing and accessories. I have added several pieces to my wish list. Here are a few:

Frabjous Day Dress $86.00

Feel The Rhythm Peep-Toes $134.00

Heart Strings Necklace $75.00

Mid-Week Inspiration: Leopard Scarf

Kate Winslet. Gorgeous! 

Image via fashiongonerogue.com

My Vintage Vanity: Summer Straw Bags

**Have a peek into my permanent vintage collection.**

I love straw bags for the summer. I have two that I simply adore and am always on the hunt for more!

This one I bought in Phoenix, AZ at Nostaligic Alley. It's gorgeous and perfect for an afternoon in the park!

This red lovely I actually use a lot! I bought this one in St. Louis for $13! A total score!

Vintage Finds of the Week: Mad Men Secretary Accessories

In honor of the new season of Mad Men (starting this weekend!) I thought it would be fun to find some vintage accessories fit for a 1960's secretary. Here we go:

Practice your typing skills!

Vintage 1962 Textbook; 20th Century Typewriting-$12.95-Virginia Jane

Perfect for your desk!

Flip Down Speed Read Electric Clock-$40-vintagebutterfly94

Spend your weekends making an abundence of pencil skirts.

The Perfect Pencil Skirt c. 1962 Pattern McCalls 6441-$5-rickrackshack

Perfect for under those snug cardigans!
Mad Men Vintage Bullet Bra-$12-lemonsqueezie

Add a little sparkle to your day!

Vintage Earrings Large Rhinestone Flowers-$12-designarchives

Newly Listed Items Of The Week

I've got some great new items listed in my Etsy stores, Femme Fatale Vintage and The Sparkling Cocktail. Two wonderful vintage hats with veils and some handmade accessories to top off any outfit! These items can also be found on my site http://www.femmefatalevintage.com/.

Black and White Gingham Rose Hair Clips with Black Button -$16

Charcoal Grey Crochet Lacy Fingerless Gloves with Pink Rose Shell Buttons -$50

Red Hot Burlesque Vintage Half Cocktail Hat with Sequins and Netting Veil -$30

Raspberries and Creme Vintage 1950/60s Velvet Petals Cocktail Hat w/ Veil and Bow-$37

Vintage Finds of the Week: Day at the Beach

I love vintage swimwear and all of the essential bathing accessories. For this weeks edition of Etsy vintage finds I have put together an outfit for a day at the beach or the pool.

(Above) Vintage 1950s Alexa of California Black Floral Cotton Bathing Suit-$48-retrotrend

Vintage Sarong Wrap Blue Hawaii-$45-GoodEye

Vintage 50's Rubber Swim Cap Turquoise with Flower Accents-$30-FireGypsyVintage


Vintage Summer Fun Beach Bag-$22-auroramae

Vintage 1940's Colorful Carved Wooden Wedge Scene Heels from the Philippines-$18-TeaAtHomeWithOlivia

Newly Listed Items Of The Week

I've got some great new items listed in my Etsy stores, Femme Fatale Vintage and The Sparkling Cocktail. Get ready to knit and sew for fall, or dazzle them with handmade accessories. These items can also be found on my site www.femmefatalevintage.com.

1960 Vogue Knitting Book Magazine $8.

Vintage 1969 Simplicity Blouse/Skirt/Pant Pattern. $6

Handmade Upcycled Vintage Rhinestone Flower Ring. $13.

Handmade Red and White Gingham Rose Bobby Pins. $12.

Vintage Finds of the Week: Parasols

Inspired from all of the pretty parasols at last Sunday's Jazz Age Lawn Party (like the one pictured above) I think I'm in need of one. And while I don't leave the house wihtout sunblock, parasols provide sun protection and make a stylish summer accessory! For my vintage finds of the week, I have discovered a few noteworthy ones on Etsy.

Hand Painted Parasol- $45- Bountiful Goods

Victorian Black Lace Parasol-$500-Faerielies

19th Century Ivory Folding Parasol- $149-Archivia

Vintage Finds of the Week: White Summer Purses

I have recently realized that I don't have a white purse for summer. So for this week's vintage finds I have dug up some wonderful options on Etsy. Which one is your favorite?

From top to bottom:

White Heat White Metal Mesh Bag- $15- My Sassy Lassy

Vintage White Genuine Leather Handbag with Tortoise Shell Handle- $34.99- Emmas Vintage

Vintage White and Gold Wicker Box Style Purse with Acrylic Handles- $26- Vintage Carliss

1980's Vintage White Kiss Lock Clutch- $16- Yesterday's News

Vintage Finds of the Week: Snow Bunny Ski Accessories

Even though I grew up in Northern New England with Quebecois blood, I do not ski. But I have always loved the chicness of being fabulous in the lodge. So why not look the part on the city streets? Here are my vintage snow bunny finds of the week!

From top to bottom:

Yodeler's Vintage 60's Apres Ski Boots-$45- Rocky Mountain Retro

Vintage Red White and Blue Ski Sunglasses-$10-Chigal

Vintage Ski the Alps Snow Bunny Sheepskin Hat-$23.67- Tessimal

Vintage Black Fox Fur Muff Purse Handwarmer-$40-Zaama

Vintage Finds of the Week: Red Purses

A red purse is a wardrobe essential. I had a vintage red leather clutch years ago which I regrettably sold. Ever since then I've been pining away for one. So I was delighted when I won the auction on eBay from Twilight Time for the purse above for $15.50! I love it and wore it out for the first time Saturday night. I now feel complete.
Now, I can't have all the fun.... here are two other finds for you!

Red Vintage Retro Vinyl Purse from the 1950's - Funki- $38.50

Red Oversized Clutch Handbag- Salvage Life - $18.00