Shop News: Tweed Sale!

The Tweed Sale has started! 

20% off all tweed hand crocheted fingerless gloves in my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail! Items are already marked down- no need for a coupon code.

This sale ends March 16! 

Shop Update: Birthday Promo!

It's my Birthday! 

Let's celebrate with 20% off all items in my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail! 

Today only!  Use coupon code BIRTHDAY2014 at check out. 

My View: After Christmas Sales!

Do you wait for after the holidays to take advantage of the sales? It is very tempting! 

Here are some current sales from Bobbins And Bombshell affiliate sponsors: 

 

 Lots of great shoes and boots on sale over at DNA Footwear! I'm eyeing these lace-ups from Seychelles. I used to wear boots like that in the 90's. Miss them!  Click the above DNA Footwear banner to get to the sale.

Ooooh! Shabby Apple is having a sitewide sale! Sitewide! Enter code NewYears at checkout to get 20% off everything, including already marked down items. Click the banner above to get to the sale. 

I'm eyeing (may be ordered after I write this post) this leopard skirt.

And if a leopard skirt is not enough, I'm also seriously considering the Josephine Corselette from What Katie Did! I could use a really good shaper after all of the holiday goodies I consumed this year! 

Again, click the banners to get to the sales. Happy shopping! 

Shop News...This Just In!

More garter sets have been listed in my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail this past week! Here are a few:

Bridal Garter Set - Mon Amour in Black Satin and White Lace with Brass Locket- $30

Bridal Garter Set -Mon Amour in Buttercup Satin and White Lace with Oval Locket-$30

Bridal Garter Set - My Destiny in Ivory and White with Cameo Locket-$35

Items from my shops have also been featured in these lovely blog posts and Etsy Treasuries!

*Hinterland Vintage featured the yellow eyelet white gloves from my shop Femme Fatale Vintage in her blog post "Will You Marry Me?"

*The pale blue 1960's Peignoir from Femme Fatale Vintage was featured in this lovely treasury called Keep Calm and Carry On.

*And my Bird of a Feather Garter from The Sparkling Cocktail was featured in two lovely Etsy Treasuries!! A Radiant, Feminine Day and A Waking Dream.

Thank you all so much!!

And finally, in case you didn't read yesterday's post Bobbins and Bombshells has turned two!! To celebrate there is a SALE and a GIVE AWAY going on right now! Please read yesterday's post for the details and to enter!

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Shop News...This Just In!

Last chance!! My HUGE hand recovery sale in my Etsy shop The Sparkling Cocktail ends this Tuesday March 30th! All items are currently 60% off! The silk charmeuse keyhole top shown above was $144, now $57.60! I will be going on vacation from March 31-April 9th. Shop now for the sale price and to have items shipped before I leave town. When I return I will be making and adding new items! YAY!

And newly listed last week in my vintage shop, Femme Fatale Vintage, were the following items:
Creamsicle Vintage 1960s Orange and White Striped Bikini Sz S $60.

Seed Bead Encrusted Vintage 50s White Wrist Length Bridal Gloves $16

Elegant Vintage 1950s White Gloves with Side Ruching and Beaded Tab $14

Sky Blue Sheer Vintage 1960s Opera Length Derry Fabs Gloves $20

Again, I will be on vacation from March 31-April 9th. Both shops will be closed during that time. Order now to have items shipped before I leave!!

Shop News...This Just In!

I'm having a HUGE HAND RECOVERY SALE in my Etsy shop The Sparkling Cocktail! 60% off ALL items! The peach lace blouse pictured above is now $60 marked down from $150! This sale won't last long...I'm making some huge improvements in physical therapy!! YAY! I will hopefully be sewing up a storm in April!
And newly listed at Femme Fatale Vintage this past week are the following Spring dresses and sewing patterns:

Pink Silk Tweed Vintage 1950s Sailor Collar Dress with Velvet Trim sz M

Spring Bouquet Vintage 1950s Pink Blue and Silvery Grey Floral Shirtwaist Dress sz M

Vintage 1960s Simplicity Pattern 8114 A Line Sheath Dress and Cape Bust 32

Vintage 1950s Simplicity Pattern 1620 Full Skirt Dress with Collar Bust 31

Vintage 1960s Simplicity Pattern 5317 Skirt Suit Jacket Bust 38

Shop News...This Just In!

I'm having a HUGE HAND RECOVERY SALE in my Etsy shop The Sparkling Cocktail! 60% off ALL items!

Have you entered my give-away yet? I'm giving away an item of YOUR CHOICE from The Sparkling Cocktail! Go to the original post for contest rules and to enter.

Don't delay dollface, this contest ends TONIGHT!

And newly listed at Femme Fatale Vintage this past week are the following goodies:

Vintage 1970s Simplicity Pattern 5037 Maxi of Mini Halter Dress Bust 34- $7

Lilly Dache Vintage 1950s Peach Gloves with Embroidered Flowers and Pearls- $12

Vintage 1950s McCalls Pattern 5492 Slim Dress and Jacket Bust 36-$8

Shop News...Hand Recovery Sale AND Give-Away!!

Since my accident and necessary hand surgery last November I have obviously been unable to sew or create any new items for my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail. Well, four months later and I am STILL in recovery! I had no idea my recovery would take this long! Wow, the hand and is very complicated which is what makes it so useful.
So I don't just sit around feeling sorry for myself, I want to turn my mis-fortune into a gift for you! I have marked down all of the items in my shop 60%!! This is a HUGE sale and will hopefully benefit any of you craving a little more glamour in your life at affordable prices! This sale will last until I can restock my shop with new designs. But don't wait around, many of the items are the last ones available!

I also want to to reward my lovely blog readers and followers by hosting a give-away! Here are the details:

*The Prize- An item from The Sparkling Cocktail of YOUR CHOICE!

(pay attention to sizes available and have a backup choice in case your first choice sells within the time of this contest)

* Contest ends Midnight NY time this Saturday 3/13/10.

*Winner will be announced Sunday 3/14/10!

*I will ship worldwide!

Here's how to enter:

*Leave a comment in this post stating your favorite The Sparkling Cocktail item. Be sure to visit the shop to see all of the styles. There are more than what is pictured here!

*For a second entry- follow me on http://twitter.com/BobbinBombshell. Leave an additional comment with your twitter handle so I can follow you back if I'm not already following you. If you already follow me just leave a comment saying so.
*For a third entry-Tweet about this contest with a link to this post. Leave an additional comment with a link to your tweet!

Easy peasy! Good luck all! I've got to go do my hand exercises now!

Still Out Of Commission! An Update

It's been exactly two weeks today since I fell, resulting in 8 stitches in my hand. I thought I'd be back to work by now but that is not the case. Last Friday, I had surgery on my hand to check for and fix possible nerve damage caused by the glass that cut through me. So now my right hand is wrapped up like a mummy in about 10lbs. of guaze, cotton, and a stint! As you can see from the photo above, I'm not able to do much of anything! I have been keeping it rested on my pillow there that I made from vintage 1950's fabric awhile back. Some of you may remember that post.

I have learned that I can type fairly well and fast with my left hand. After the Thanksgiving break I will attempt to return to my blogging schedule. I have really missed it. And with time to peruse the internet more than ever I have found some fun things to share. In the meantime, I have been very active on twitter and you can chat with me there @BobbinBombshell.

I have also marked down several items in my two Etsy shops. I won't be able to list new items for awhile so take advantage of this Holiday sale while I recover!

25% off ALL items in my retro-inspired handmade shop; The Sparkling Cocktail.

and

20% off my vintage collection (except sewing patterns) in my shop; Femme Fatale Vintage.

These sales last through January 3rd! Happy Holidays!!

xoxo

Newly Listed This Week!

Here are the new items listed in my etsy stores, Femme Fatale Vintage, and The Sparkling Cocktail, and at femmefatalevintage.com this week!

Vintage 1960s MOD Navy Straw Beret with Fireworks Tassel- $35

Vintage 1950's White Floral Netting Topper- $20

Handmade Black and White Gingham Rose Bobby Pins - $12

Handmade Red and White Polka Dot Bow Bobby Pins with Cherry Buttons- $10

I am also having a POP-UP SALE this weekend at femmefatalevintage.com!! 20% off site wide (these new items and more)! Coupon code: popup20. Ends Monday July 6th!

Cupid's Choice Sale! 20% Off!

Don't let this sale pass you by! The fabulous shopkeepers of The Vintage Village are hosting a week long sale in their Etsy shops! Search for "cupids choice" in vintage tags and titles for sweet Valentine's deals. For a preview of some of the items check out The Vintage Village sale page. All red and pink items in my Etsy shop, Femme Fatale Vintage, have been chosen as well! Act fast, this sale ends at midnight, Feb. 14th. Happy Valentine's Day!

My Favorite Word: SALE!

Yes it's true, the word sale gets me very excited! With all that's going on I'm having a closing/moving/end of summer sale! I've created a sale section in my Etsy store The Sparkling Cocktail and on eBay at Femme Fatale Vintage there is a 2 week sale (August 17-31st) on Buy It Now items! Don't delay!