My Vintage Vanity: Newly Listed Cocktail Hats

Quick! Snatch these up before I change my mind on selling them! I'm not sure what I'm thinking as I love to wear hats to parties and it's cocktail party season! Which one would you wear?  All are available in my Etsy store The Sparkling Cocktail. 

1940's Camel wool tilt hat with black satin curlies and veil. This hat is amazing! It's from the Merrimac Hat Corp and is Made in the USA. A must have for any 1940's wardrobe! 

Film noir fan, like me? You've gotta love this 1940's black velvet topper with AB Noir beaded cluster! 

Marabou feather crown? Yes please! This is perfect for Holiday parties. Light, fun and classy! 

1950's Marabou feather cocktail hat. Union Made and new with tags!

I have to pinch myself here, because I really can't believe I'm selling this one! I've never seen anything like it. Calling all femme fatales! 1940's veiled hat with black velvet flower! 

As always, dear readers, use coupon code SPARKLE at check out to get 15% off! Look fab, this Holiday season! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Black Veil

I never get bored with black veils. I love this!

My Vintage Vanity: Two New Vintage Hats!

*Take a peek into my vintage collection*

I recently purchased two vintage hats from Bombshell Bettie's on Etsy.
How adorable is this leopard beret?

This blue hat is darling!

My Vintage Vanity: Black Velvet Cocktail Hat

*Take a peek into my vintage collection*

One of my favorite cocktail hats! Black velvet with a pleated satin band and black AB crystals.

Film Noir Fabulous!

Holiday Sale: Cocktail Hats and Fascinators

Normally on Saturdays I do a round up of the new items I have listed in my Etsy shops. With my hand injury I am taking a break from listing new items. But that doesn't mean there are no treats for you! From now until Jan.3, I'm hosting a Holiday Sale in both of my shops! While the sale lasts I will be high-lighting some very special deals! This week the spot light is on cocktail hats and fascinators. A great way to add some zest to your holiday party wardrobe!


From my handmade Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail, where ALL items are 25% off:

Black Birdcage Veil Headband Fascinator with Feathers and Large Gold Button.

Was $25, Now $18.75!

Black Headband Fascinator with Round Veil and Black and White Feathers

Was $32, Now $24!

From my vintage Etsy shop, Femme Fatale Vintage, where all items (except sewing patterns) are 20% off:

Vintage 1960's Ivory Satin Beaded and Sequined Cocktail Hat

Was $24, Now $19.20!


Red Hot Burlesque Vintage Cocktail Hat with Sequins and Veil
Was $30, Now $24!

Vintage Finds of the Week: Hats with Veils

Yesterday we explored the history of the fashionable veiled hat. Today I have a found a few gorgeous ones for this week's vintage finds on Etsy.

Pink Sequin Vintage Cocktail Hat with Veil-$48-calloohcallay

Vintage Hat Cobalt Pancake Grapes-$28-tialeyvintage

Mourning Fascinator-Vintage 50's Hat andVeil-$35-WearingHistory


Red Hot Burlesque Vintage Half Hat with Sequins and Veil-$30-FemmeFataleVintage

(my shop; a shameless plug but a great hat!)

Newly Listed This Week!

I've listed some great vintage items this week in my Etsy shop, Femme Fatale Vintage! A couple of patterns to make your own retro look, a wonderful sequined cocktail hat, a MOD scooter dress, and a lacy bow-bra! Take a look (click on the photo to go to item listing):

Vintage Finds of the Week: Cocktail Hats

While vintage cocktail hats are fun to wear all year round, this is the time of year that they are required. Here are my finds for this week (from top to bottom):

Ladies Navy Velvet Side Feather Netted Hat- HatVantage- $20.

Sexy Seductress 50s Cocktail Hat with Asymmetrical Feathers by Coralie- Hollywood Vintage- $40

Vintage Cocktail Pillbox Hat with Vintage Brooch-Master Peace Design-$22.20