Newly Listed: TheSparklingCocktail

Fun and Fabulous White Mink Fur Ring- $20

Turquoise Burlesque Feather Fascinator- $25

Gingham Rose Ring with Heart Button- $8

Gingham Rose Hair Clips with Cherry Buttons- $20

Mid-Week Inspiration: Mercura Cigarette Holders

I don't smoke. But if I did I have always said that I would use a cigarette holder. When I saw these photos from Mercura NY I was mesmerized. I just have to share how beautiful they are. Even without the gorgeous jeweled cigarette holders these photos are a complete inspiration. Mercura NY is known for making fabulous and unusual eyewear since the mid-1970's. I think these cigarette holders are a great addition to their collection.

Credits: Jamie Bochert photographed by Greg Kadel and styled by Patti Wilson

To find out more about the fabulous Mercura NY see their interview on the Derek Loves Shopping video below.

Vintage Finds of the Week: Sunglasses

There may be April Showers happening often right now, but the brighter, sunnier days are on their way! Be ready with some styling vintage sunglasses from super chic 50's cat eyes to affordable oversized 70's celebrity style. Here are my vintage finds of the week, from top to bottom:

Aurora Borealis Rhinestone 50s Cateye Sunglasses 1950s Cat Eye Glasses- $54- Archivia

Vintage Sunglasses- $10- Christies Cottage

Jackie O Sunglasses- $12-La Bella Vita Boutique

Vintage 50s Rhinestone Glamorous Cat Eye Sunglasses- $180- Time Bomb Vintage

Newly Listed: Femme Fatale Vintage

Newly listed in my Etsy store, Femme Fatale Vintage are some pretty party items!

Have a look:

1950's Yellow Flocked Velvet Floral Swing Party Dress.

Gold and silver metallic leather t-strap dance shoes.

1950's black satin pumps with bows. Saks Fifth Avenue.

1960's Asian floral jacquard champagne gold satin wiggle dress.

Mid-Week Inspiration: In the Line of Fashion

I have always been in love with fashion illustration. Yesterday I went to the Society of Illustrators new exhibit In the Line of Fashion. This beautiful and very inspiring exhibit showcased fashion illustrations from the 20's through 2008. Illustrations used to be more prominent in fashion magazines than they are now and peaked in the 40's and 50's. This exhibit has inspired me to break out the old sketch book and start illustrating again. It's been years, I may be rusty, but it may be time to get started again. Pictured here are a few of my favorites from the show. Top to bottom: Untitled by Alvaro (date unknown), Untitled by McClelland Barclay (40's), The Bumble Bee Girl by Karen Santry(2007)

Easter Goodies: MarieBelle Chocolates

Mmmm I love MarieBelle chocolates! Yesterday I went to the Soho MarieBelle Cacao Bar for some Easter chocolate treats. The chocolates are not only delicious but also beautifully decorated and packaged. Being such a sucker for packaging I was in heaven. On a vintage fashion note, there is even a whole line of chocolate bars with pin-up wrappers! Not in New York? You can order online at www.mariebelle.com.

My Projects: Crochet Lace Gloves Part 2

I am slowly but surely working on the crochet lace gloves I wrote about awhile back. With the new silvery grey yarn I bought they are looking so much better. Here are photos of the second hand started and one of the first hand finished. I may add some decorative bows or something at the end. I'll keep you posted.

Vintage Finds of the Week: Crinolines

With the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender happening this weekend (wish I could go!) and proms right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to highlight some pretty vintage crinolines. They are perfect for under your 50's style dresses or layered on their own! Here are a few for my Vintage Finds of the Week:

50's Candy Apple Green Petticoat- $50- Shrinkle

Yellow Like Buttercream Frosting Crinoline- $48- Entwife

Lavender Tulle Vintage 60s Ultra Full Crinoline-$39.99- Empress Jade

Vintage 50/60s Sheer Black Nylon Crinoline Petticoat- $25- Blythe Hopes Vintage

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.

Mid-Week Inspiration: Chanel Quilted Guitar Case

From the Chanel Spring 2009 RTW collection is this white quilted leather guitar case purse. I am just starting to learn how to play the bass guitar so this may be a must have. But with my budget, it will remain an inspiration to keep practicing! The gloves rock too.