Shop News: Les Etoiles Series

Introducing the Les Etoiles Series!

 Les Etoiles...French for The Stars. For blushing brides, the Les Etoiles Garter Series is made up of shiny satin, ivory lace, and sheer ivory organza. Adorning the satin bow is a the shiniest rhinestone star! A true delight for your special day!

This is a new line of handmade wedding garters is now in stock in my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail

Ivory Les Etoiles Garter

Pale Yellow Les Etoiles Garter

Blush Les Etoiles Garter

Mid-Week Inspiration: Pink and Black

Pink and black together is a classic color combination. For me it never gets old. I especially love the blush pale pinks, or ballet pink as I like to refer to it as, paired with black.  What do you think? Do you like this color combination? 

Here are some lovely vintage items in pink and black I found on Pinterest: 

Art Deco compact or cigarette case. 

The resolution on this photo is not so great, but it's too pretty not to share. I am so in love with this dress! 

Love this one too! 1950's. 

And a vintage cup and saucer set. Love!

All of this inspiration has shown up in my crochet projects. Here's one of my fingerless gloves in ballet pink with black tipping and bow. I also made a pair in the reverse. Currently available in my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail. 

For more inspiration any day of the week join me on Pinterest! 

My Vintage Vanity: My Grandmother's Bedroom Set

Last week I showed you my wonderful vintage vanity and stool. The vanity was once part of my Grandmother's bedroom set. Below is the rest of the set. I love the bias wood grain. While the set is rather simple, that wood grain and inlay is what sets it apart from modern furniture.

The wardrobe. It's not that tall compared with modern wardrobes. My Grandmother was hardly 5' tall. I'm 5'10". Times have changed. 

Once again I have doilies protecting the top and more vintage satin glove boxes! Vintage fans, a Jonathan Adler Christmas ornament and a beloved photo of my Grandparents on their honeymoon on top of the Empire State Building decorate the top. 

This is the dresser. I love the large round mirror! 

Another doily, stained glass lamp and my glow in the dark Virgin Mary are on display. Also a photo of me and my hubby! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Gaultier Couture- The Hair!

The Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2009 Couture Show was a fantastic display of the many classic Old Hollywood styles rolled into one. Art Deco meets Brigitte Bardot. The dresses are amazing, like the Art Deco draping below, but it's the hair I'm really drawn to. Ohh especially in the first photo above. When you take your curlers out of your wet-set, try one of these!

Vintage Finds of the Week:Hair Clips

I'm always searching for new things to put in my hair and vintage hair clips are one of my top searches. This week I have found a selection that ranges from the gorgeous and collectible Art Deco hair comb to the more affordable and girly 1960's handpainted bobby pins with a couple of rhinestone clips in between.

From top to bottom:

Let Down Your Hair- 1920's celluloid hair comb-$45- Magoo Vintage

Vintage Black Rhinestone Hair Comb- $6.99 Fairymuse

Rhinestone Hair Barrette- $9.99- Addicted 2 Vintage

Vintage Hand Painted Bobby Pins-$2.75- The Automat