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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My Vintage Vanity: Wiggle While You Work

Nothing beats a 1950's wiggle dress!  I just listed this Blue Floral Bombshell of a dress suit in my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail!

 From my personal collection, here I am in 2008 when it fit me like a glove!  I love this dress suit, it's three pieces in one and I'm so glad I get to now offer it to you! Each piece on it's own is special. You can wear the jacket with the floral banding and cuff or completely on the floral side! The cuff is also removable to a fully finished regular sleeve! 

 And the dress! Shelf bust, tuck pleats at bust, dolman elbow length sleeves with elbow dart and gusset, and a very fitted pencil skirt! VA-VA-VOOM! 

 Love that floral! 

 If that offering is not enough, here is a gorgeous red wiggle dress with whimsical bow detail! 

And this little number! Don't under estimate the power of a little black dress! Unique seaming makes this black wiggle dress a true vintage find! 

Wiggle while you work...your curves will thank you! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Mint and Red

I'm really loving the mint and red color combination! It's so clean and fresh. Here is some inspiration from kitchen decor, vintage dresses and a Wedding cake. The possibilities are endless! 

1940's Schiapparelli

1920's Flapper dress

Having a Mint Wedding? Check out some mint items from my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail! 

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My View: Jazz Age Lawn Party- 2012

Every year, Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra take over Governor's Island, here in New York City, and host a Jazz Age Lawn Party! I went this past weekend and had a great time pic-nicking, listening to great music and most of all people watching. Here I am in my 1930's red and green print dress, that I absolutely adore. 

St. Germain was the delicious sponsor. 

Scenes from the lawn.

Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra.

Good times! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: 1950's Bedroom

I wonder what this girl is gossiping about, don't you? I love this messy room, the dress in the background and especially the chenille bedspreads!

Source: theniftyfifties.tumbler.com

Shop News...This Just In!

I'm having a HUGE HAND RECOVERY SALE in my Etsy shop The Sparkling Cocktail! 60% off ALL items! The peach lace blouse pictured above is now $60 marked down from $150! This sale won't last long...I'm making some huge improvements in physical therapy!! YAY! I will hopefully be sewing up a storm in April!
And newly listed at Femme Fatale Vintage this past week are the following Spring dresses and sewing patterns:

Pink Silk Tweed Vintage 1950s Sailor Collar Dress with Velvet Trim sz M

Spring Bouquet Vintage 1950s Pink Blue and Silvery Grey Floral Shirtwaist Dress sz M

Vintage 1960s Simplicity Pattern 8114 A Line Sheath Dress and Cape Bust 32

Vintage 1950s Simplicity Pattern 1620 Full Skirt Dress with Collar Bust 31

Vintage 1960s Simplicity Pattern 5317 Skirt Suit Jacket Bust 38

Shop News...This Just In!

This week I have listed some dresses in my vintage shop, Femme Fatale Vintage, and created a new section of vintage outerwear!! I have also created a Femme Fatale Vintage look book on tumblr! Are you on tumblr? Let me know. I'd love to see your page.

Here's a look at what's new:

(to go to the listing, click on the polaroid)

And don't forget...you can get great vintage deals and help Haiti! 100% of the proceeds from my CLEARANCE section will be donated to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund! This offer ends TOMORROW 2/28 so don't delay! $50 has been raised so far! Let's send more!

My handmade shop, The Sparkling Cocktail, is still open. Stay tuned for an amazing give away and huge sale while my hand is healing.

Be sure to follow me on twitter @BobbinBombshell or @femmefatalevtg for instant updates!

Newly Listed This Week!

I've listed a few items in Femme Fatale Vintage, my vintage shop on Etsy, this past week.

Take a look!

1950's Gold Glitter Encrusted Clutch Purse-$26

1960's Daniel Green Comfy Brocade Slippers with Bows-$28

1940's Black Rayon Lace Illusion Double Peplum Dress -$65

Vintage Finds of the Week: Swing Dresses

Midsummer Night Swing starts tomorrow in Lincoln Center, so I thought it'd be appropriate to find some lovely dresses to kick off the season! I'd love to learn how to swing dance, maybe this year I will go and get a lesson. For now, I'll just dream about what to wear. For this week's Etsy vintage finds I have selected some real pretty swing dresses, perfect for dancing or just watching. Either way, it's a good time.

(Above) Vintage 1950s Rockabilly Pleated Full Skirt Sundress- $125- CorkSpork

Miss Martini Vintage 50's Jerry Parnis Polka Dot Full Circle Dress- $68- Planet Claire Vintage

Vintage 1930's Coffee Swing Dress- $120- Dear Golden Vintage

Vintage 1950s Yellow Floral Flocked Velvet Swing Dress-$92-Femme Fatale Vintage

Retro Hair Inspiration: The Quakes Show, Brooklyn

Anyone that knows me really well will tell you that if I ever struck it rich I'd hire a daily hairdresser before a cleaning lady. While hairstyling is not my forte, I never give up. I'm always looking for inspiration. Last night I went to see The Quakes and The Memphis Morticians play at the Bell House here in Brooklyn and found some wonderful looks and inspiring hairstyles. Below is a photo of me before I left for the show wearing my black eyelet vintage 50's dress (bought on eBay), my cherry print espadrilles (bought at Macy's of all places!) and hairclips from my Gingham Rose collection. I have also included photos of some inspiring ladies with pin-up worthy hair from the show. Keep doing what you're doing!