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. 

My View: Jazz Age Lawn Party- 2012

Every year, Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra take over Governor's Island, here in New York City, and host a Jazz Age Lawn Party! I went this past weekend and had a great time pic-nicking, listening to great music and most of all people watching. Here I am in my 1930's red and green print dress, that I absolutely adore. 

St. Germain was the delicious sponsor. 

Scenes from the lawn.

Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra.

Good times! 

My Vintage Vanity: 1960's Raleigh

*A Peek Into My Vintage Collection*
Here I am with my vintage 1960's Raleigh! These photos were taken on recent bike trip to Governor's Island here in NYC with glorious views of New York Harbor. The bike basket is new and was a gift from my boyfriend. Perfect for our pic-nic!

I am wearing a white tank from Old Navy and a vintage 70's red and white polka dot square dance skirt. Sunglasses, Miu Miu.

Jazz Age Lawn Party

The Jazz Age Lawn Party was a blast! Governors Island is so beautiful and it was so relaxing to be in the sun, listen to great music from Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra, and see all of the great 1920's looks on parade! You may have seen my post about attending the Dreamland Gala a couple of weeks ago. That was a fundraiser for this weekend's lawn party which I wish could be an oncurring event instead of only once a year. So if you missed it, be sure to attend next year. I'll keep you posted!
I've posted some of my favorite photos here. To see more shots of the Jazz Age Lawn Party and Governors Island visit my flickr site!

Weekend Events and Links a la Mode

If the weather is sunny and I'm feeling ambitious I'd like to attend both of these events this weekend! If it's rainy, I've got a lot of reading to catch up on. Check out the links a la mode from my independent blogger peers!

Fashion History

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I was particularly proud of this week’s choices of IFB member links. As a vintage lover, I think fashion history is an often over-looked part of the fashion equation. I was thrilled to see so many fellow IFBers agree. Bonne Vie, Miss Glitzy, and Couture Allure are some of the blogs that took a trip to the past of fashion. But what good is history if we can’t learn from it? Several other bloggers explored contemporary fashion in the workplace and as a form of expression. We’ve got some real cerebral reads this week – enjoy!

Links à la Mode : June 4th

Idiosyncratic Style – Infatuation List: Top 5 May flowers
Bonne Vie – The history and technique of the bias cut
Miss Glitzy – The story and photos of creation of the first Chanel bi-color sandals in 1955
The Recessionista™ - Meets Norma Kamali and Previews her Summer Line for Walmart
A Typical Atypical – Shows us how to pack for a holiday
The Coveted - One Hot Unveiling from Benefit
Unfunded – Bullets for peace fashion show
MissRedLips – Swap Your Stuff: Someone's junk is another person's treasure
Couture Allure - Big hair from 1965
The Demoiselles – The dangers of creativity infringement
Retro Chick – Bargain hunting essentials
Workchic - Collaborates with Polyvore on what types of T-Shirts are appropriate to wear to the office!
Style Symmetry – An Interview with Beth Jones of The Vintage Society and Quicksilver Women
Dramatis Personae – The Art of Self Love
Hong Kong Fashion Geek – Stripper shoes - classy or trashy? Who can tell anymore?
Threadbared – History and the harem pant
Decline Designs – How to dye your hair crazy colors (and keep it that way)
V is for Olive - a look at the best lingerie shop in San Francisco
Style On the Street – Photographer Isabelle Bonjean
Debutante Clothing – How to market your vintage clothing shop through photography
Independent Fashion Bloggers: How has your blog evolved?