My Vintage Vanity: New Finds For My Dresser Top

I've recently purchased a few vintage pieces for my bedroom on Etsy. The first is a vintage mirror tray that was painted white to give it a cottage look. I have it displayed on my dresser top. I've wanted one for awhile, and always wished I had kept mine from childhood. I wasn't sure I wanted to stray away from the common brass edgings, but I'm thrilled with the white!

You can see a little bit of the white edging here. I love displaying my ring swan on it!

Perfumes and other girly items belong on a mirror tray. 

Here you can get a better look at how well the white trim goes with the decor. I found this mirror tray at Tarnished Hinge. 

This lovely lady, is my first head vase. A Napco in pretty yellow and gold! Isn't she pretty? 

She is housing my make-up brushes on my vanity. A perfect spot for her! I found her in the Etsy shop Reminisce47.

Have you made any good vintage purchases lately? Please share! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: In The Mirror

Classic Hollywood stars at their vanities...a perfect setting if you ask me. So glamorous and amazing. I love these photos.

*Gasp* that gown! Rosemary Lane, 1939.

Tallulah Bankhead. Gorgeous!

Sophia Loren. This is such great photo and she looks amazing. 

For more inspiration, any day of the week, follow me on Pinterest! 

Anniversary Give Away!

Bobbins and Bombshells is celebrating it's first anniversary this month! I am thrilled to celebrate by teaming up with my favorite make up line Pin-Up Cosmetics for my first blog give away! One of my first blog posts was a review on Pin-Up Cosmetics so this is a great way to celebrate the past year.

The Rules:

*One entry per person.

*In the comments section of this post let me know your favorite Bobbins and Bombshells blog post from the past year.

*Also include a way to contact you via email if it's unattainable through your comment identity.

*Please enter by June 29th.

*On June 30th all entries will be put on paper and mixed in my vintage ice bucket. One lucky winner will be drawn at random.

*On June 30th the winner will be sent an email. If the winner doesn't respond within 3 days with mailing address a second winner will be chosen.

*Prize will be mailed first class mail. International entries are welcome!

The Pin-Up Cosmetics prize (as pictured above) includes:

*One Floral Shimmer. A great way to enhance a sun kissed look this summer!

*One lipstick in my favorite shade; Oh So Red!

*One mini Victorian style mirror!

******Good luck gals!******

Fashionable History: The Baker Electric

Electric cars are slowly starting to become more popular today but surprisingly in the early 1900's electric cars made up 38% of the nation's car market. The Baker Electric (pictured here from Jay Leno's collection) was a virtually maintenance-free and quiet car that became immediately popular among women. Eventually they were marketed exclusively for women. Designed with parlour-like features inside including a make-up compact with a mirror and a vase for flowers. They became the essential "shopping" car for socialites and very fashionable.



To see the Baker Electric in action go to Jay Leno's Garage.