Shop News: La Bohéme Series

One of my favorite handmade bridal garter series in my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail, is La Bohéme. This garter series evokes the Flapper era when ladies used decorative garters to keep their stockings up all day. The peacock feather is a symbol of their style and grace. 

All of my garters are made up of a minimum of five parts; two kinds of laces, satin ribbon on the front and back, and elastic in the casing. No stretch lace, here! 

The La Bohéme series is no different. I use blonde, pink, and latte peacock feathers mixed with different color laces and satins. Listings are for either sets or single tossers.

Mint Satin and Ivory Lace Garter Set with Blonde Peacock Feather. 

Blush Satin Ivory Lace Garter with Blonde Peacock Feather.

Blush Satin Ivory Lace Garter Set with Pink Peacock Feather. 

Ivory Satin Café Lace Garter with Latte Peacock Feather.

Retro Looks In The Modern World: A Furry Affair

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 Japan glams up with a mixture of Flapper meets Classic Era with retro lingerie, big furs, structured purses and a glossy bob for it's September issue. I love it! 

Model: Catherine McNeil

Photographer: Emma Summerton 

via: fashiongonerogue.com

Style Icon: Daisy Buchanan

F. Scott Fitzgerald's anti-heroine in his novel The Great Gatsby may not be someone to look up to, but you can't deny her style. Mia Farrow and Carey Mulligan have both played the 1920's flapper in the film versions of The Great Gatsby, 1974 and 2013 respectively, with such naturalness that you may start to think that expensive things are all that matters.  Daisy is the "golden girl" and has a "voice full of money" and the wardrobe to match. 

Here is Daisy as portrayed by Mia Farrow and Carey Mulligan: 

Have you seen both versions? Which one is your favorite? Who is your favorite Daisy? 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Mint and Red

I'm really loving the mint and red color combination! It's so clean and fresh. Here is some inspiration from kitchen decor, vintage dresses and a Wedding cake. The possibilities are endless! 

1940's Schiapparelli

1920's Flapper dress

Having a Mint Wedding? Check out some mint items from my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail! 

For inspiration any day of the week follow me on Pinterest! 

Style Icon: Flapper Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford was destined and determined to be a star. To get herself noticed she became a Flapper along the likes of Clara Bow. She was signed to MGM in 1925 and started her career in silent movies. I love the Joan Crawford of the 1920's and 1930's. When we think of Joan Crawford, we think of a severe glamour of the 1940's, we think of Mommie Dearest. In her early career she was spirited, relaxed and very stylish!

A young Crawford with a blonde bob! 

Pencil thin brows. So glamorous! 

A quintessential Flapper! 

Those eyes! 

Even glamorous in relaxed American sportswear. 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Speechless

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.

This week we go back to the 1920's silent film era with a knock off of the modern retro film The Artist. 

This is the Fall/Winter 2012 lookbook for Americana Manhasset featuring Karlie Kloss. I love the coat in the third one down. The 20's are going to be big this fall!! 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Vogue Italia

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.

In the May 2012 issue of Vogue Italia, Summer looks are inspired from a mixture of past eras. 1920's Flapper, and Classic Era looks are mixed with 1970's cars and floppy hats. A Summer ode to the 20th Century.

Models: Karlina Caune and Monika Sawicka

Photographer: KT Auleta

via: fashiongonerogue.com

Mid-Week Inspiration: Flappers

 1920's Flappers always seem to be having the best time! I recently started watching Boardwalk Empire  via Netflix and of course I am entranced with all of the Speakeasy fashion and gangster life! So naturally I recently filled up my Pinterest boards with Flappers. Here are a few of the images I love. 

For more be sure to follow me on Pinterest.

Retro Looks In The Modern World: City Flapper

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.

Soft looks, veils, and fringe grace this 1920's inspired editorial from the March 2012 issue of Elle Denmark. 

Model: Ilva Heitman

Photographer: Oliver Stalmans

via fashiongonerogue.com

Retro Looks In The Modern World: La Perla Fall/Winter 2011 Collection

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.

I was really torn as to which series to apply these images, here or On My Wish List, as I do really want it all! However the 1920's retro styling in this La Perla ad campaign is too beautiful to not be the focus. Just gorgeous! 

images via: laperla.com

My View: The Artist

I went to see The Artist over the weekend. It is one of the best movies I have seen in a very long time. Filmed in black and white, The Artist is a romantic comedy about a silent film star whose career goes down the drain when talkies become popular. Brilliantly, the movie itself is a silent movie complete with raised eyebrows, title cards, and amazing music. 

Of course the dashing late 1920's / early 1930's costumes are worth seeing this film alone. I now want to wear flapper dresses and take tap dance lessons! 

Have you seen it yet? What did you think?