Ch...Ch...Ch...Changes! New site address!

I have some news for you all! Bobbins and Bombshells has moved! 

I've spent some time consolidating my shop and blog all into one site. 

This blog can now be found at http://www.bobbinsandbombshells.com/blog/

If you already follow on bloglovin' the new blog address will transfer. If you follow via email, feel free to sign up to the new bloglovin' email function! Sign up widget is on the new blog.

See you there and thanks for all of your support during my Blogspot years.

xo,

Karen

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! 

I'm looking forward to 2014 and new posts! What would you like to see more of on Bobbins and Bombshells this year? What is your favorite series? Fashionable History, My Vintage Vanity, My Projects, Retro Looks in the Modern World, My View, Mid-Week Inspiration, On My Wishlist...? I would love to read your thoughts! Please let me know in the comments section. 

xo,

Karen

Goodbye 2013!

How will you be ringing in the New Year? 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Gingham

Summer is well on it's way!! I never tire of gingham in the summer and I can't wait to start wearing it again. Here's some inspiration as we wait for hotter days:

Jean Harlow sitting pretty in her gingham day dress. 

1950's bold gingham.

Stunning 1950's gingham dress! 

1950's again. Love the ruffles and red buttons! 

For more inspiration,any day of the week, follow me on Pinterest.

My View: Staycation and Family Time

I recently took a vacation that was part staycation and part family reunion! It was so wonderful to split the time for both myself and to see my family!

Here are a few shots from Instagram that I took during my time off. To keep Instagram, ya know instant, follow me @BobbinBombshell! 

How cute is my Nephew Ryan in his Dinosaur hat I made him? I love it (and him)!! 

New shoes! I'm  a sucker for a T-Strap!

I explored my neighborhood in Brooklyn. Fresh produce in Chinatown on a sunny day! 

This is my dress form in my craft room. She dresses better than I do.

My new Bordelle open back tee! I never noticed how many freckles I have on my back! It prompted this post. 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Iconic Bond Girls

James Bond just celebrated his 50th year in the movies. While I haven't seen them all, I am a big fan of Bond flicks. In celebration my inspiration this week is iconic Bond Girls, because, well, who wouldn't want to be one?

For this post, I gave myself the task of choosing 5, and ended up with 6. That means that I had to leave out several, several amazing ladies. But anyway.. here we go!

1. Honey Ryder played by Ursula Andress in Dr. No (1962). She set the standard. 

2. Sylvia Trench played by Eunice Gayson in From Russia with Love (1963) and Dr. No (1962)

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3. Pussy Galore played byHonor Blackman in Goldfinger (1964)- The most classic Bond Girl name. 

4. Jill Masterson played by Shirley Eaton in Goldfinger (1964). Classic Bond scene with the gold paint. 

5. Jinx played by Halle Berry in Die Another Day (2002). She brought back the classic look. Honey Ryder would be proud. 

6. Severine played by Berenice Marlohe in Skyfall (2012). I couldn't help but include her. I think she will become one of the legends. 

Which Bond Girl is your favorite? Who would be your top 5 (or 6?) 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!  

Thank you all for reading my dear blog in 2012! I wish you all the best in the new year!

Cheers!!

Style Icon: Angelica Huston

Angelica Huston is a beautiful actress. In her modeling days in the 1970's she became a favorite of photographers such as Bob Richardson (whom she had a relationship with) and Richard Avedon. She was also a muse to designer Halston. Her 70's style has long been an inspiration. Here are some shots from her modeling career. 

 On the right. Love that outfit! 

My View: New Moo Business Cards!

Yippee! I got my new business cards for Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail from Moo! I am not a graphic designer but their website makes it really easy to design your own. You can create MOO Business Cards using your own photos or designs.  For instance, I have on one side my info and on the other a photo of one of my items from my store! 

Each card is different with an easy upload! 

I also got circular stickers to use on my packaging! So cute! 

Full disclosure: Bobbins And Bombshells is an affiliate of Moo. I am also a satisfied paying customer. 

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! 

My Projects: Knit and Crochet Project Update

You may remember my excitement a short while back with all of the new knitting projects I had on my list. Here is an update on my progress!

Here is the Roar Hat(s) I am knitting for my for my nephews. The one above is nearly finished. I just have to attach the spikes. Liam is going to love this! 

I was highly ambitious this year in deciding to make two of these, the second for Liam's brother Ryan. Here is Ryan's. It looks like I will get these finished in time for Christmas!! I was really worried about that. The pattern was fully knitting but I decided to crochet the spikes. It was easier and they have more structure. I can't wait to show you what these hats look like finished. I can't wait to see that myself! 

To keep my hand in crochet mode as well, I have hooked these little fingerless gloves. Almost done, I just need to make one more bow, attach them on and weave in the ends! These will soon be for sale in my Cocktails at the Cabin section of my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail. 

And here is the Morning Glory scarf. Inching along! It's a simple 2x2 knit/purl in the prettiest purple tweed! It's a great project for when I'm too tired to think or want to knit on the subway. Do you knit on the train or while waiting for an appointment?

The baby blanket you ask? I haven't started that one yet. Although I am learning to balance more than one project at a time. I used to not start a new project until one was finished. Now as you can see, I am juggling and it feels a lot more productive! Are you a one project at a timer? Or do you juggle? 

Stay tuned for finished projects! 

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Style Icon: Linda Darnell

Welcome to my new series; Style Icon! I will be featuring those whose style is a great inspiration to me both current and from the past. First up is 1940's screen star, Linda Darnell. She encompasses classic 1940's style and was so beautiful, I am surprised she is not more well known.

Born in Texas in 1923 she started modeling when she was 11. It wasn't long until she made her way to Hollywood. The movie Star Dust (1940) put her on the map. Two of my favorites are;  A Letter to Three Wives (1949) and Fallen Angel (1945). 

I love this whole look! Turban, crochet cardigan and those nails! 

Gorgeous!

Can I please look like this when I ride my bike?

Stunning

Chic! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Crochet Bike!

I need to look at sunny and fun images! I was so excited when I found this on Pinterest. I think I might seriously add some crochet roses and flags to my bike basket for the Spring. Think ahead! 

For inspiration, any day of the week, follow me on Pinterest. 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Rising Sun

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

XOXO the Mag's November issue features a beehived 60's style Chanel Iman. She looks wonderful and I love the look!!

Photographer: Mike Rosenthal

via: fashiongonerogue.com

My View: Cocktails at the Cabin

I've decided to add some of my handmade knit and crochet items to my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail. The store section is aptly named; Cocktails at the Cabin. We all need to look cute while we stay cozy! So far, I've got 4 pairs of fingerless crochet gloves with bows up for grabs!  

Super soft Ivory with black tipping and bow! 

Ivory with the prettiest red Donegal tweed! 

I debuted these awhile ago- That same Red Donegal tweed with Black and Snowshoe tweed! 

And one of the first pairs I made- Flagstone tweed with Snowshoe tweed bow and button! 

I adore this pattern and the subtle herringbone stitch. Some of you may have been following my evolution on this in My Projects series. Other colors in the works are the prettiest ballet pink with black and ivory with solid red trim. What other color combinations would you like? What other styles would you like to stay warm and chic this Winter?