My Vintage Vanity: Daniel Green Slippers

You may remember earlier this year I was on the search for vintage boudoir slippers. Having a size 10 shoe size has made this hunt something I thought would be impossible. I came really close to buying the Miss L Fire for What Katie Did repro version, but was having a hard time justifying the cost. I'm afraid, I'm just not that fabulous. Well, what seemed like a holy grail find for me has been found! 

While on a recent trip to Hudson, NY for some antiquing I stumbled upon Five and Diamond Vintage, an adorable little vintage shop off the main street. I bought some vintage slips for myself and as I was about to leave I noticed these Daniel Green beauties in the glass case. Surely, they must be a size 8 if they even look close to my size. 

Much to my surprise they are a 9.5 that I can get my narrow size 10 into! For a fraction of the cost of the Miss L Fire's I didn't skip a beat to grab these! Boudoir slippers are now off of my wish list and in my closet! 

Aren't they gorgeous? 

On My Wish List: Boudoir Slippers

I really love the old hollywood glamour of boudoir slippers with a slight heel.  

With a rosette, feathers, or tulle pouf- these are a feminine necessity! 

Daniel Green is one of the top vintage brands that made boudoir slippers accessible.  Do a search on Etsy for Daniel Green and you will find a big selection of delicious vintage goodies like these above from Lorins Vintage. Problem for me, no luck finding a size 10! These are a size 8, the closest to my size I've seen while vintage hunting. 3/16/2014 Edit: Lorin is now offering Bobbins And Bombshell readers 15% off her shop; Lorins Vintage, until the end of May 2014! Use coupon code BobbinsBombshells15.

So naturally, I was over the moon when What Katie Did announced that they are now selling these beauties above! Made by none other than Miss L-Fire! In retro peach or jet black, I can't wait to get my hands on or rather feet in these! What color should I get? 

Full Disclosure- Bobbins And Bombshells is an affiliate of WKD. Items promoted are not gifted and are truly on my wish list. 

On My Wishlist: My Dream Bedroom

I discovered this on French Mademoiselle. I'm in love!

Where can I find this bed?

Shop News...This Just In!

I'm having a lot of fun creating and sewing up these garters for brides and burlesque stars (and for the rest of us that just want to feel glamorous while keeping our stockings up)! I've posted a bunch in my Etsy shop The Sparkling Cocktail this week.

Here's a few highlights!

Bridal Garter - Birds of a Feather in Mauve and Ivory with Peacock Feather- $20

Bridal Garter Set -Je T'Aime in Black and White Lace- $30

Bridal Garter Set - Black and White Gingham with White Lace -$30

Shop News...This Just In!

Yippee! I sold my first garter set this week!! So I stitched up a few more and added them to my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail!

Here's what's new:

Bridal Garter Set - My Destiny in Chocolate Satin and Ivory Lace with Cameo Locket-$35

Bridal Garter Set - Mon Amour in Cafe au Lait with Brass Locket and Polka Dot Bow -$30

Bridal Garter Set - Lil' Flirt in Red Lace and Red and White Polka Dot Satin -$28

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My Projects: Garters

It's time to put the "Bobbins" back in Bobbins and Bombshells! The road to recovery since my hand injury and surgery last November has been a long one, and I'm still on it. But I can sew again for a short time before my hand gets really tired. So I have started by sewing up some accessories for my shop The Sparkling Cocktail and I am excited to be once again sharing my projects with you. I am also excited to be putting into reality ideas that I've had since before my injury...what a relief! The direction I'm going into is boudoir bridal. To start I made up some garters the other night. Inspired by Jean Harlow in the pre-code film Red Headed Woman (shown above), I've been making sets with lockets attached. Of course devilish Jean had a picture of the man she was out to get in her locket but they are also a great for holding a picture of your Groom on your wedding night. **Hint Hint** These make great bridal shower gifts!

This picture is also great inspiration!

Ribbons, lace, and lockets!

Garters ready to be decorated.

A finished product!

Some are already listed in my shop, The Sparkling Cocktail, so have a look! More will be made and listed soon.