My View: Summer Summer!

I am back from a brief blogging break after a hectic but fun-filled Summer! The past few months have been filled with trips for work, family visits, and an unexpected move to a new apartment. I have worked on some sewing and knitting projects along the way and I will share them soon. In the meantime, here are some shots from my instagram feed from the past few months.

Visited some family in Boston and enjoyed some sweet treats at a street festival!

We moved to Bay Ridge! I am enjoying the proximity to New York Harbor and have taken my vintage Raleigh, or the Rusty Lady, out for several rides. 

I went to Newport, RI for work and tried to capture the beauty of the super moon on the beach.

The roof top of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, here in NYC, offers wonderful views and wine!  I went to see the Charles James exhibit. I hope you saw it! 

I spent July 4th weekend in Montauk for work selling swimwear in our 1970's Land Yacht airstream. So much fun! 

I hope you all are enjoying your summer! To keep the "insta" in instagram follow me @bobbinbombshell. 

My View: The End of Summer

Summer has wound down. Autumn in creeping in. Here are some of my favorite instagrams from the last few weeks of Summer.

I explored the Garage Antique Flea Market and found these abandoned Pointe shoes. 

Red sailor's knots create some amazing art work in Madison Square Park.

At my favorite place, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, lily pads and lotus flowers.

Ready for cooler temps... tweed fingerless have been made! 

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Mid-Week Inspiration: It's Still Summer!

I've been having the summertime blues lately. I came across this lovely vintage photo and was reminded that there is still so many more Summer fun and adventures to have! Time to get back out there and enjoy! 

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My View: Summer In The City

July was a hot one! Summer in the city is always a mixture of awful and special at the same time. Hard to describe, you just have to experience it to know what I mean. Here are some July Instagram highlights. If you prefer to keep Instagram, ya know instant, follow me @BobbinBombshell.

In true Brooklyn style, the kids found heat relief from the hydrants. 

A tranquil and hot view of Central Park. 

Prairie Roses from the Union Square farmers's market on my breakfast table.

City sunsets are wonderful. This view is from my block in Sunset Park. 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Bike Rides and Picnics

The dog days of Summer are here! What is still left on your Summer list of things to do?

I still haven't gone out on bike rides or had the picnics that I originally wanted to do this Summer! Now it's really hot and I can't seem to be bothered.  Maybe if I had an amazing Claire McCardell play suit like this to keep cool in. Not to mention look stylish in!


So please, let me know, what do you still want to do this Summer before we slide into August?


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Retro Looks In The Modern World: Fraîche Oasis

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

Subtle retro looks from the 40's through the 70's appear in this spread from the June/July issue of L'Officiel Paris. I love the ease of Summer days...

Model: Ilse de Boer

Photographer: Thanassis Krikis

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Mid-Week Inspiration: Summer Is Here!

What are your summertime plans? I'm looking forward to picnics and relaxing in the park. 

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Mid-Week Inspiration: The French Riviera in the 1950's and 1960's

I can't think of a Summer when the French Riviera in the 50's and the 60's hasn't been my style inspiration. This year is no exception. I will not be going anywhere near the Riviera this year, but I can at least pretend, even here on hot New York City pavement.

Brigitte Bardot and Grace Kelly are the epitome of Riviera chic to me. If only I was a blonde!

Fit and flare summer dresses are on my style agenda this season! Of course in gingham and eyelet! 

Yes, yes, to this convertible! Ahhh the view! 

Love this whole look! 

Grace just looks stunning here! 

I have the brunette version of this hair. I just need the sun hat. I really do! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Gingham

Summer is well on it's way!! I never tire of gingham in the summer and I can't wait to start wearing it again. Here's some inspiration as we wait for hotter days:

Jean Harlow sitting pretty in her gingham day dress. 

1950's bold gingham.

Stunning 1950's gingham dress! 

1950's again. Love the ruffles and red buttons! 

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Mid-Week Inspiration: Peasant Blouses

I really want to sew up some peasant blouses for the Summer. Nice sheer whites and swiss dots are what I have in mind.

 Or pretty florals and eyelet! 

 Or I could even crochet one!

What projects are topping your list for the Summer? 

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Mid-Week Inspiration: Esther Williams Summer Outfit

The perfect summer outfit. I love this! The shorts, the blouse, and the glasses. Get out and enjoy the rest of your Summer!

Doesn't Esther Williams look wonderful?

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Fashionable History: At The Beach in the 1920's

These looks are adorable. Can we bring back Mary Janes as beach shoes? 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Surfer Girls

Someday I will learn to surf! How amazing are these ladies? 

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Retro Looks In The Modern World: Spirits

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

Quality Magazine gives us popsicles and minty seaside looks in this retro spread for issue #23.

Model: Lauren Auerbach

Photographer: Andrea D'Aquino

Via: fashiongonerogue.com

Mid-Week Inspiration: 1940's Dresses

I love these ladies. They look so chic in there checkered and striped summer dresses. 

1940s. 

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My Vintage Vanity: The Perfect Beach Bag

I've mentioned my love for this vintage straw bag before that I bought almost two years ago in Phoenix. I have to highlight it again as I brought it to the beach last weekend and it made the perfect beach bag.

What do you use as your beach bag?

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Sunny and Sexy

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time.

Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

This poolside shoot for the May 2011 issue of Vogue Italia is a lot of fun! I love her "Catherine Deneuve" styled hair. I don't know about you but I'm ready for Summer!

Model: Ashley Smith

Photographer: Miles Aldridge

Images via fashiongonerogue.com

Mid-Week Inspiration: A Cloudy Summer Day

I love this photo!

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Mid-Week Inspiration: Italia Beauty

Summertime.

Floral dress.

Sheer stockings with frilly garters.

Lounging by a window.

Playing guitar.

I'm completely inspired!

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