My View: Christmas in New York

Ahhh Christmas in New York! There is nothing else like it. The city is a magical place as it is, but this time of year it really becomes special. 

Here are a few of my snaps over the last few weeks and wonderful holiday days taken from my instagram feed. To keep it "insta", you can find me @BobbinBombshell.

The start of my work week begins at Balthazar with a good friend, a croissant, and café au lait. Balthazar is a must visit during the holidays. 

This is our fist Christmas in our new place. Stockings were hung above the radiator. 

Cranberries! And cranberry nut bread! 

Did you participate in Chronically Vintage's "vintage secret santa? This lovely vintage lippy holder was a gift from mine! 

Oil lamps and brownstones. Brooklyn at it's finest. 

I hope you are enjoying your holidays, what ever and where ever they may be! 

My View: Summer Summer!

I am back from a brief blogging break after a hectic but fun-filled Summer! The past few months have been filled with trips for work, family visits, and an unexpected move to a new apartment. I have worked on some sewing and knitting projects along the way and I will share them soon. In the meantime, here are some shots from my instagram feed from the past few months.

Visited some family in Boston and enjoyed some sweet treats at a street festival!

We moved to Bay Ridge! I am enjoying the proximity to New York Harbor and have taken my vintage Raleigh, or the Rusty Lady, out for several rides. 

I went to Newport, RI for work and tried to capture the beauty of the super moon on the beach.

The roof top of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, here in NYC, offers wonderful views and wine!  I went to see the Charles James exhibit. I hope you saw it! 

I spent July 4th weekend in Montauk for work selling swimwear in our 1970's Land Yacht airstream. So much fun! 

I hope you all are enjoying your summer! To keep the "insta" in instagram follow me @bobbinbombshell. 

My View: Anniversary Vacation Key West

This is part two of my anniversary vacation pics. The first part of our vacation was in Miami. We then drove down to Key West for the remainder of our week to relax and soak up some sun! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen some of these, but not all were shared until now. 

This Northern girl made it to the Southernmost Point! 90 Miles to Cuba! 

We arrived in Key West on our Anniversary date- May 20th! We watched the amazing sunset! 

Key West is very charming! Old houses like this are everywhere. This one is for sale, and got me day dreaming. I don't want to know how much this costs!

Me and my sweet husband. This was taken at the Blue Heaven. A gem of a restaurant with live music, an artsy rustic feel, and chickens running around! My dress is from Trashy Diva and I bought it on our Honeymoon in New Orleans in 2011!

It was a wonderful break from New York City and our hectic lives. Must return! 

My View: Anniversary Vacation Miami

I'm back from a wonderfully much needed vacation with my husband of 3 years! We decided to spend our Anniversary this year in Florida in a 2 part vacation; first in Miami and then in Key West. Here are some photos from the Miami part of our trip. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen some of these pics, but not all were shared until now. 

We stayed at The Raleigh, which I have been dreaming about staying at forever! This place will become my "retreat" from NYC. Easy to get to and just beautiful!

We took relief from the sun at Mac's Club Deuce, an old dive bar. I love my Anchor manicure I got at Nailed on South Beach. 

 Here's an outfit pic- wearing my Fruity Peasant Blouse and my Yellow Fat Bottom Bag with Cherries. You may remember, the lining of the bag matches the top. All made by me, except for my red Trashy Diva pencil skirt. 

Ahhh the pool! Back at The Raleigh I wore my Esther William's swimsuit in Esther William's pool. That's right! 

My View: Spring in New York City

 The weather is finally getting nicer here in NYC! Here are some Instagram snaps of Spring!

Finally, it was nice enough to go out with out a jacket. I snapped this selfie while waiting for the train. I'm wearing my vintage 1970's H-BARC Ranchwear shirt. I love that floral print. Sunglasses from Trés Noir. 

Underneath the Brooklyn Bridge. Never gets old! 

This is Jane's Carousel in DUMBO. I like this shot.

Went for a walk on the High Line on Easter. New York City is in bloom! 

You can follow me on Instagram @bobbinbombshell. 

My View: Winter Hats

Winter is coming to an end! Finally! The past few months have been about hibernation and bundling up to go outside. I've been busy knitting warm hats or enjoying putting some vintage ones into rotation. This was a season where need overshadowed fashion, but hopefully we pulled off both! 

Here's a sampling of just a few of the hats from this Winter that were put to the test:

It was a sunny day, but freezing! Here I am sporting my Maple Leaf Turban. This hat is really warm, and with my Mother's brooch I could channel my Canadian ancestry to keep warm!  

 I bought this vintage 1960's fur hat in Memphis last Summer. I always find the best vintage winter wear in warm climates! I love this hat, it's very chic and stylish. I am actually looking forward to wearing this with a late Fall or early Spring ensemble. This hat is very warm but does not cover the ears which is crucial during freezing temps. 

This one I knitted up for my husband with the Peace Fleece I purchased in Maine last Fall. Blue is his color! If you're looking for a simple watch cap or Jacques Cousteau style pattern, this is the one. 

What was your "go to" hat this Winter to keep the chill away?

 All of these photos were first shown on my Instagram feed. If you want to keep the "insta" in Instagram follow me @bobbinbombshell.

My View: Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibit

This past weekend, I went to see the Gaultier exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. I've long been a fan and some of my favorite pieces from over the years were on display. So many fashion memories! The collection was quite extensive and showed his pret a porter, haute couture and costume work. If you are in the area, it's a must see!

Here's a look at some of my shots: 

Blush and black....one of my favorites! 

I remember this knit dress over layers of cream tulle. Stunning!

A chest of drawers made to look like vintage suitcases. Perfect for your lingerie. I want one! 

A Gaultier exhibit is not complete with out THE Madonna suit. Amazing!

...And of course Gaultier stripes! Love how the stripes on this dress turn into strips on the train. 

Magnifique! 

My View: Winter in the City

I always enjoy the quietness of Winter, even in a city that doesn't slow down. Here are some snaps I have shared on Instagram lately during some recent snowy days and nights.

Snowy park bench at Madison Square Park.

My kitty, Coco Pancakes, watching the snow fall.

Warming up with a café au lait at Balthazar.

Walking home in the snow in Brooklyn.

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My View: Maine Vacation Pics

I am back from an amazing week long vacation in my home state of Maine! I hadn't been in 4 years and that was way too long.  Below are some snaps that I shared on my Instagram while I was away. You can see why I missed my home so much!

This shot of the Atlantic was taken at my favorite spot in my hometown of York on the cliffs over looking York Harbor. Quite possibly my favorite spot in the world. 

Quintessential Maine. Lobster buoys on the John Hancock wharf. 

Again taken from the Cliff Walk in York Harbor. We walked this every morning, it never gets old.

Our lovely inn in York. I've wanted to stay here since I was a little girl! 

We also spent several nights in West Boothbay Harbor. This was our view from our rental cottage. We enjoyed the rustic life for a few days and the peaceful views. 

Oh, I feel homesick again already! To see more shots from my vacation check me out on Instagram @BobbinBombshell. 

My View: The End of Summer

Summer has wound down. Autumn in creeping in. Here are some of my favorite instagrams from the last few weeks of Summer.

I explored the Garage Antique Flea Market and found these abandoned Pointe shoes. 

Red sailor's knots create some amazing art work in Madison Square Park.

At my favorite place, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, lily pads and lotus flowers.

Ready for cooler temps... tweed fingerless have been made! 

If you'd like to keep Instagram, ya know instant, follow me @BobbinBombshell.

My View: August Instagram Round-Up

My day job is in the lingerie industry and we got to go to the Lingerie Francaise Exhibition during market week. I instagramed a few pics from the exibit, including this 1952 Lejaby Overwire. I am really on the hunt for a vintage overwire for my vintage lingerie collection. 

Summer in NYC is filled with outdoor movies in the parks. I was lucky to catch The Women afterwork one night with friends.  If you haven't seen this, do! It stars Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer and Rosalind Russell. The fashion show scene is to die for! 

Treated myself to some new shoes. I love these! Miranda from Re-Mix. 

ps. They come in green, too! 

I've worked in Union Square for the past 3 years and I love the weekly greenmarket there. We moved our office to Chelsea recently so I snapped some lovely pics from the market on my last day in the neighborhood.

Let's keep Instagram, ya know, instant! Follow me @BobbinBombshell to see these snaps and more in real time!

My View: Summer In The City

July was a hot one! Summer in the city is always a mixture of awful and special at the same time. Hard to describe, you just have to experience it to know what I mean. Here are some July Instagram highlights. If you prefer to keep Instagram, ya know instant, follow me @BobbinBombshell.

In true Brooklyn style, the kids found heat relief from the hydrants. 

A tranquil and hot view of Central Park. 

Prairie Roses from the Union Square farmers's market on my breakfast table.

City sunsets are wonderful. This view is from my block in Sunset Park.