On My Wish List: Prada Vernice Bowler

Oh Prada! You are always finding ways to tempt me.

 I love this ombre patent leather Vernice Bowler. 

And if that wasn't enough, here it is in leopard! 

Images via Pinterest. 

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! 

On My Wish List: Seychelles on Sale!

DNA Footwear is having a 30% off sale on Seychelles!

Click the banner above to enter the sale. Here are my picks below that I am seriously pondering! I better hurry up and decide, this promo ends 11/21!

 The Ampersand in black...so retro and so perfect for my work outfits! Was $129.99, now $77.99.

 Harmony Lace Peep Toe Wedge in Black. LOVE! 

  

Oh wait..here is the Harmony in natural. So romantic. I can't decide...eeek! 

Was $99.99, now $59.99!

I've had my eye on these forever..I will regret it next Summer if I don't have these.

Sands of Time- was $99.99 now $40.00. That's more than 50% off! 

Help me decide! Which would you get? Which should I get? 

Have fun shopping!

Full disclosure: Bobbins And Bombshells is an affiliate with DNA Footwear. However I only accept sponsors from places I really shop. I've been a customer of DNA in Brooklyn for years. I also really love Seychelles Shoes! 

Fashionable History: Vintage Catalogs

Oh! The selection! Wish I could order from these now.

Catalog snippets from the 40's and 50's. 

On My Wish List: What Katie Did Bullet Bra

This lovely Bullet Bra from What Katie Did won't stay on my wish list for long. In a two weeks I will be on vacation in sunny LA. Once there I am making a bee line to the What Katie Did boutique to get myself this bra. I've been wanting one for a while and now that this UK brand is stateside it makes it easier to try on. I love this look and it's time to take the plunge. Do you have one? Do you wear it on a daily basis or only with vintage? What do you think?

You don't think she got this look naturally do you? 

Back From My Break!

This past week I took a little break from blogging to catch up on summer activities, catch up with friends and family, and organize all of the inspiration and ideas that jump around in my brain! Here's a little recap of what I did on my blog-cation!

I went to Boston for a couple of days to visit two of my sisters and their families. Here I am on the rooftop pool at The Colonnade with my sister, Suzanne, and my adorable niece, Alanna. I am wearing my 1960's green and white striped bikini under the matching cover up. I wish I had a photo of the bikini for you, but I don't. Once I got in the pool I practically forgot I had a camera. It was a short but sweet visit!

I had lunch with friends. We looked glamorous, but we didn't smoke!

I went to the beach! But with a friend, not a monkey doll!

And I shopped, which I don't need a blog-cation to do but I just had more time to peruse, focus, and pounce! Here's what I bought:

A vintage lingerie pattern! I've got some wonderful lingerie project ideas in my head! Coming soon!

From: Blue Cat Vintage

A vintage wrap dress pattern! Much like the popular Swirl dresses! I can't wait to try this one!

From: Patterns From Grandma

Vintage Ruched Pillow Pattern. All of a sudden I am obsessed with these pillows. Think how pretty will they be in satin or taffeta!

From: Patterns From Grandma

I am re-doing my throw pillows. I am in the process of sewing up new covers for them, but this one I couldn't resist buying. That velvet and silk fabric is stunning!

From: The Home Centric

Did I mention I am obsessed with these ruched pillows? I bought a vintage white velvet one!

From: Bliss Vintage

I bought this beautiful 1950's taffeta at the flea and turned it into two new throw pillows! I love this fabric! I have 3 more pillows to sew up in different fabrics, will post pics when all is finished.

And on a silly note I finally got a hold of some Bumpits! I need to practice a bit more but they actually work really well with my thick and very straight hair! I've been waiting and waiting for them to be available in the drug stores here and I finally found them!

New Site Love: Derek Loves Shopping

Fashion stylist, Derek Warburton is one of my dearest and oldest friends. He is a true fashionista on a budget and his new site Derek Loves Shopping is adorable! Trust me, he knows what he's talking about!

www.dereklovesshopping.com