Flowers are such an inspiration. I became a member of the Brooklyn Botanical Garden yesterday! It's so peaceful there and such a great place for a work-a-holic city girl like myself to unwind and focus. The roses are currently in bloom and above are some of my photos from yesterday's visit. Enjoy!
I found these wonderful collage art prints from Cafe Baudelaire on Etsy today. I am in love! These prints are made using original artwork mixed with vintage and antique French ephemera. 
In keeping with the 1920's theme from the Dreamland Gala the other night I have put together an amazing 1920's outfit from Etsy for this week's vintage finds! 
Last night I attended the Dreamland Gala, a fundraiser for the 2009 Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island. The event was a blast with live music from Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, open bar from Court & Spark, a silent auction, and the crowd dressed in their best Roaring 20's looks! Here are some pics I'd like to share.
The coolest car.
Michael Arenella and his megaphone.
My outfit shot. I wore a peach charmeuse mini dress with lace pin-tucked bib from my former clothing label, Ouvrez La Porte. A vintage velvet cutout robe. Fogal back seamed hosiery that did not survive the night. Tassel necklace that once belonged to my Grandmother. My At The Speakeasy feather headband. A vintage black beaded raffia clutch. And black satin shoes with rhinestones from Nina.
I always wanted to be a cigarette girl, or in this case chocolate girl!
I love spats!
Lingerie for decor.
Newly listed in my Etsy store, Femme Fatale Vintage, is this Bill Blass stunner! Red satin button front cocktail dress with chiffon insets for flare. Crystal buttons and ruffles decorate the front. Original matching belt included! $95.
Newly listed in my Etsy store, Femme Fatale Vintage, is this glamorous peachy pink vintage nightgown with accordian pleat ruffles! $40.
The new advertisement/mini film for Chanel No. 5, titled Train de Nuit, has been released and it's beautiful. Starring Audrey Tautou as the new face for the perfume, and directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet the film takes us for a ride on an Orient Express over night train from Paris to Istanbul. The train conjures up past images but the setting is 2009. Simply dressed, Audrey is beautiful, but I wish that the clothing was as mysterious as the film. It is Chanel, afterall! But I suppose the point is more the allure of the wonderful scent of Chanel No. 5 and the film is still a wonderful inspiration. Like most French films, emotions are relayed without words and this two and half minute film is no exception. Audrey Tautou and Jean-Pierre Jeunet have reunited since filming Amelie to create this and there are some great interviews and behind the scenes footage to be seen as well. Don't delay, go to chanel.com now to see the film and more!
Newly listed in my vintage Etsy store, Femme Fatale Vintage are these glossy black woven raffia 1950's slingback stunners! $55
This week I want to share another beautiful illustration from Alvaro titled Flower Girl. Summer is coming. I want to wear flowers in my hair!
The gorgeous metallic sequin dress in Some Like it Hot
Mitzi Gaynor in Les Girls
1930's luncheon wear in Three on a Match. 
I went to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens last week to see the cherry blossoms. I was so excited to take a lot of photos and post them here but wouldn't you know that my batteries died as I tried to take my first photo. So for this week's Mid-Week Inspiration, I found this wonderful photo in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitors Flickr Pool . With all of the rain we've been getting here the petals have fallen, but they are still beautiful. I think it fits in with my Vintage Finds of the Week as well. Enjoy.
So it's now the month of May but the April showers are still with us. Here are some vintage umbrellas found on Etsy to keep you dry or at the very most, stylish. 
Vintage Newton Elkin Open Toe Pearlized Silver Pumps- $50-lisabretrostyle2