My View: Post Hurricane Sandy

You've seen the news, you've seen the images of flooding on a repeating loop. You're aware of what Hurricane Sandy brought to the East Coast. Instead of bombarding you with more images of the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy here in NYC, I want to share with you some images of a few of my favorite places.

The cherry blossoms at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.

View of the Brooklyn Bridge from DUMBO

View of the Statue of Liberty from Governor's Island.

On top of the Empire State in one of my favorite vintage 1940's dress. 

Summers in Coney Island! Here I am in my 1960's swim suit set! 

I have lived in New York City for 18 years now and it can both be an amazing place to live and a difficult place to live. I've seen a lot and I know that this is a truly resilient place. We will get back on our feet and carry on but it will take help. In the wake of the storm, I am donating 20% of my November and December sales in my Etsy store; The Sparkling Cocktail to the American Red Cross. Each buyer will be notified of the donation given in their name. Every penny counts, I wish I could give more. If you want to donate or give in your own way, please check out the many ways you can help here.

All images belong to Bobbins And Bombshells. 

Shop News...This Just In!

Newly listed in my vintage shop, Femme Fatale Vintage, this week (click on image to see listing):

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!

My handmade shop, The Sparkling Cocktail, is still open. New items will be listed again as soon as my hand is fully healed. Instead of sewing I've been going to physical therapy and doing my hand exercises. I miss sewing and blogging about my projects so I am working my hardest to get my skills and hand back in working order!

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

Newly Listed This Week!

There are lots of newly listed vintage goodies in stock in my Etsy shop, Femme Fatale Vintage!

Have a look at what's new:

I listed 9 vintage patterns! A few have already sold!

These shoes are fabulous! Dark chocolate brown 1940/50s Jerro New York suede and leather peeptoe slingbacks! Size 8N. $110

Sweet and sexy! 1950s black sheer mesh pumps by Red Cross Shoes with bows and rhinestones. Size 7AAA. $75


True Italian style! 1960s Rosina Ferragamo Schiavone black leather and butter snakeskin pumps. Size 7. $92

Perfect for the office! 1960s Nordstrom's brown lizard pumps. Size 10AA.
$46.

And don't forget to shop my CLEARANCE SECTION for amazing vintage deals with all of the proceeds going to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund!

Newly Listed This Week!

It's been a busy week filled with physical therapy for my hand (very tiring!) and Birthday celebrations!! I did manage to list three vintage patterns in my shop Femme Fatale Vintage this week. One has already sold so here are the two that are still available. Click on the photo to go to the listing.

I also want to announce that 100% of the proceeds from items sold in my Vintage Clearance Section will be donated to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund!! All items are under $40, so pick up an item for yourself or a friend and help out!!