Mid-Week Inspiration: Lana Turner in The Postman Always Rings Twice

 When I first saw The Postman Always Rings Twice starring the lovely Lana Turner, I immediately fell in love with this dress. I have always wanted it! 

I love the pockets and that large keyhole neckline! 

 I also love this shorts ensemble. If only I had those legs! 

Well, if I can get my act together, I can recreate these looks as part of the That's Sew Cinematic sew-along! I'm running out of time as the finish is in May but I'm really hoping to turn this Mid-Week Inspiration into a future My Projects post!

Do you have any pattern suggestions? With my busy work schedule, I don't have enough time to draft and drape my own.

Are you participating in the sew-along too? If not check out Rhinestones and Telephones for more information on this super fun project! 

My Projects: Crochet Tweed Fat Bottom Bag

This is a quick update on my newest project. I started to crochet a Fat Bottom Bag in this lovely wool tweed yarn from Knit Picks. I am really into these tweed yarns lately as well as crocheting. I'm missing sewing lately but when life is hectic or stressful, knitting and crochet seems more accessible. It's portable and very calming. 

I started this project on the plane to California. So far so good. I will keep you posted on my progress. 

If you are interested in the Fat Bottom Bag pattern or want to visit me on Ravelry- click here. 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Marilyn's Pin Curls

I'm going to start curling my hair again. Here is Marilyn setting her own pin curls! 

ps. I'm on Pinterest! This photo and more inspirations are there! 

My Vintage Vanity: Fur Shawl Collar Cardigan

 I simply adore my ivory fur collar cardi I scored in Phoenix a couple of years ago! It adds glamour to the simplest of outfits. Rhinestones, fur, lace lining! What's not to love? I have a similar one in black with brown fur that I got on Etsy awhile ago too. I can see a collection forming. 

I usually wear this to work with either a pencil skirt or over a vintage dress to stay warm. Here is how I wore it out to brunch over the weekend:

 Wide leg jeans from Grey Ant. I bought those at Intermix in Miami years ago. The first jeans or pants for that matter that I have ever had to cut or hem. You can't tell in these photos but I'm pretty tall and usually long jeans are hard to find! 

 My bracelet, while hard to see here, was a gift from my husband. It's a 1950's "copy" bracelet, meaning the original owner in the 50's had the real diamond one safe and sound in her safe! This was her duplicate to wear out. 

 Oh, and do you like my new Bettie bangs? 

 Bone platforms from Chelsea Crew. I bought these in Brooklyn. 

I love dark hose with a light shoe! Knee-his from Sock Dreams.

ps. Have you entered my Shabby Apple Moon River Dress giveaway? It ends TONIGHT!! 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: We Go Together

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.

How adorable are the cat eye glasses in this spread? 50's cool rocks this editorial from Vogue China March 2012.

Models: Wang Xiao, Lily Zhi, and Zhao Lei

Photographer: Lincoln Pilcher

ps. Have you entered my Shabby Apple Moon River dress giveaway? Ends tomorrow! 

Images via fashiongonerogue.com

My Vintage Vanity: Playclothes Vintage in Burbank, CA

 One of the many highlights of my vacation in California was doing a little vintage shopping in Los Angeles. Playclothes, located in Burbank, is my kind of vintage shop! It is filled with amazing finds from all eras, and compared to New York, with very reasonable prices. The interior is adorable with vignettes and dressers tops overflowing with jewelry and perfume bottles. The shop is located on a little stretch of vintage shops that must cater to the nearby studios. We were there on a Sunday and most of the other stores were closed.

 Although I was mesmerized with all of the vintage surroundings, I didn't score any real vintage this time. However,  I did buy these repro carved bangles from Classic Hardware. I love them! 

Here I am wearing my new bracelets in Laguna Beach with my Trashy Diva dress I bought in New Orleans! 




ps. Have you entered my Shabby Apple Giveaway? Hop to it! It ends 3/20/12.

Mid-Week Inspiration: Marilyn Monroe and Lauren Bacall

So adorable! Love their glasses! 

ps. Have you entered my Shabby Apple Giveaway?

image via: weheartvintage.com

Giveaway: Moon River Dress by Shabby Apple!

 My dear readers, it's been a while since I've said thank-you for following my blog! So to honor your readership, I've partnered up with the online retro women's dress retailer Shabby Apple on one heck of a giveaway!! 

The prize is the lovely Moon River dress, pictured below!! In addition to the contest, Shabby Apple has extended a 10% off coupon for their entire site! Use the code bobbins10off at checkout! This code will expire in 30 days.

THE MOON RIVER DRESS:

Bring back nostalgia for the beautiful jazz age in Moon River, a sultry silver frock with stunning details.  Carefully constructed from stretch sateen, the Moon River boasts a high, wide boat neck, fitted bodice,and cap sleeves.  The slightly tapered skirt descends from a bouquet off our flouncy ruffles at the low waist, and falls to the knee. Belted,bedecked with a long strand of pearls or left as a stand-alone statement, Moon River has potential to inspire romantic flashbacks wherever you wear it. 

Color: Charcoal

Sizes: XXS-XL 

Fit Notes:

This dress follows our Fits Generously size chart. Ruffle measures approximately 10 inches long. Dress hits at the knee.  

**DRESS HAS A FAIR AMOUNT OF STRETCH.  WE RECOMMEND ORDERING A SIZE DOWN IF YOU ARE BORDERLINE ON YOUR MEASUREMENTS**

For more information on the dress and to see a size chart click here. 

GIVEAWAY INSTRUCTIONS: 

*Open to ship to US addresses only- my apologies for my international readers!  If you can't enter, please don't hesitate to use the coupon code bobbins10off on anything on the Shabby Apple site! 

*Like Shabby Apple AND Bobbins And Bombshells on Facebook. 

*Leave a comment on THIS post when you have liked both FB pages.

*Tweet that you have entered this giveaway and leave another comment HERE for one extra bonus entry! Be sure to include @BobbinBombshell in your tweet so I see it! 

*This contest will end on Tuesday March 20, 2012 at midnight EST. You have one week to enter!

*I will choose a winner at random from the comments in this post and announce the winner on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. 

*Once I have picked the winner I will need the following:
Name
Phone Number
Shipping Address
Email Address
Size of Dress

*Please choose your size wisely as there are no exchanges.*

Good luck ladies!! 

xoxo

Retro Looks In The Modern World: The New Fifties

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.

Vogue China March 2012 gives us a very shiny update on a 70's does 50's look. Super glamour! 

Models: Natasha Poly and Isabeli Fontana

Photographer: Inez & Vinoodh

source: fashiongonerogue.com

On Vacation!

I'm off to LA for a week! Time to soak up some sun, hunt down some vintage and eat fish tacos!

If I don't get in any posts this week I will have lots to share when I return! 

xoxo