Shop News: La Bohéme Series

One of my favorite handmade bridal garter series in my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail, is La Bohéme. This garter series evokes the Flapper era when ladies used decorative garters to keep their stockings up all day. The peacock feather is a symbol of their style and grace. 

All of my garters are made up of a minimum of five parts; two kinds of laces, satin ribbon on the front and back, and elastic in the casing. No stretch lace, here! 

The La Bohéme series is no different. I use blonde, pink, and latte peacock feathers mixed with different color laces and satins. Listings are for either sets or single tossers.

Mint Satin and Ivory Lace Garter Set with Blonde Peacock Feather. 

Blush Satin Ivory Lace Garter with Blonde Peacock Feather.

Blush Satin Ivory Lace Garter Set with Pink Peacock Feather. 

Ivory Satin Café Lace Garter with Latte Peacock Feather.

Shop News: New Vintage Slips

On my vintage hunting trips, I can't pass up vintage slips and lingerie. I've always loved the details and complete femininity.  Lucky for you, I can't keep them all. Honestly, I wish I could. 

So here are a few of about eight newly listed gems up for sale in my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail. 

This 1960's nylon tricot and lace Texsheen from Russell - Newman is divine! The "tex" comes from being manufactured in Texas. You can find more details here. 

I call this one, Pretty in Pistachio. And it truly is. I want to wear it all summer long. 

Listing details here. 

Antique white and perfect for a vintage bride! This stunner has crystal pleating at the bust and at the flouncy hem. Gorgeous! Listing details here. 

Every gal needs a little red! This Cherry Charmode ought to do the trick! Crystal pleating and a truly bright cherry red nylon, make this one not to miss! 

Listing details here. 

My Projects: Red Lacy Fingerless Gloves

Currently on my needles are these really fun lacy openwork fingerless gloves! I've been focusing on doing lighter knits with some lace stitches. I started working on a lace shawl, my first in fact.  I don't have any photos of that project yet because I have had to frog it several times and start over. New stitches with a fine sock yarn can test your patience! 

So, I started knitting these gloves. They incorporate some of the same stitches as the lace shawl, but in a DK weight and larger needles. I am loving how they are turning out and they are a lot easier than I thought they would be! 

Right now, they look like mini sweaters! 

Click here for the pattern. They yarn I am using is Knit Picks Swish DK in Serrano. 

My Vintage Vanity: Nan Flower Half Slips

I love vintage slips and lingerie and have been collecting it for years. However, it was only recently that I discovered Nan Flower slips. Nan Flower is a Mid-Century label that made a variety of slips and lingerie that are some of the prettiest I have ever seen! And that, my dears, is saying a lot.

Lace appliqués and two tone shades are a specialty. 

 This lace butterfly slip is available here. 

Did I mention crystal pleating? Lace that is pleated too? 

Oh my! So pretty! This pink beauty in available here. 

The best of both worlds here. Appliqués and crystal pleating. Plus a gorgeous lemon yellow! 

Also available here. 

Nan Flower spared no details and femininity. The colors are gorgeous and the nylon is top notch! 

I love this mint slip too! Also available in my shop! 

These are hard to part with but too pretty not to share! 

All of these Nan Flower vintage slips are available in my Etsy shop The Sparkling Cocktail. 

And as always, my blog readers (that's you!), FB fans, and Twitter followers can use coupon code SPARKLE for 15% off any purchase. 

Do you own any Nan Flower slips?  Which one is your favorite? 

My Vintage Vanity: Nightgowns and Slips

I love the details on vintage slips and nightgowns! I have quite a collection and always feel glamorous when I wear them. I've got some beautiful ones up for sale in my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail. Here are a few!

1950's White Full Slip with Crystal Pleating- this one is gorgeous! 

I love the shade and crystal pleated hem on this Mocha Latte Vanity Fair Half Slip! 

This 1950's Buttercup Yellow Munsingwear Nightgown has amazing detail! 

How darling is this 1950's Bed Jacket? This Lemon Yellow Vanity Fair has the prettiest puff sleeves! 

 Do you collect vintage slips and nightwear? What are some of your favorite styles? 

My Projects: New Scarves; New Stitches!

You may remember I started taking the Knit Lab class on Craftsy not that long ago.  I have been learning a lot and have one finished project along with a WIP. Here's a look at what I've been working on and learning! 

The first project in this class is the Lacy Keyhole Scarf. This is my first knitting lace project and I couldn't be happier! 

A great project to practice knit/purl, create lace, and a keyhole. Plus you get this adorable scarf! I used Knit Picks Swish Worsted in black. This was an easy scarf to make. 

This is the second project in the course. It is called the Seed Stitch Cambridge scarf. I am using Knit Picks City Tweed HW in Snowshoe. I love this yarn! 

The scarf starts with rows of seed stitch, then a 2x2 basket, followed by a 4x4 basket stitch. It then repeats which is the point I am at now. This will make a wonderfully textured scarf! 

Read more about the Craftsy course here.  If you are a member of Craftsy, come say hello. My profile is here. 

What projects are you currently working on? 

My View: Fondue and Blue Skies

Here is a sampling of my instagram photos in the past week or so. 

To keep instagram, you know instant, follow me @BobbinBombshell. 

Broth fondue for my husband's birthday! The scallops cook in the broth on your fondue fork!

I don't sleep in very often, but when I do I will often find Coco waiting for me to get up! 

Lace detail on a vintage slip.

A sunny and slightly warm day in Manhattan! Can't wait for Spring! 

My Projects: New Batch of Bridal Garters

I've listed some new bridal garters in my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail! Some pretty mint, Tiffany blue, and blue and white satins and laces combined with pearls, ribbon, and lockets make up this latest batch. 

Be sure to visit my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail, for more Bridal accessories, and cocktail party wear. All handmade or vintage! 

My Projects: New Bridal Garters!

I've created a new Bridal Garter line for my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail, called Amoureuse. A large coiled satin flower decorates the front in luscious shades like mint, buttercup, and latte! What do you think? 

If not already listed, they will be this week. To see my other Bridal Garter lines visit the Handmade Wedding section of my shop! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Lace Veil

Loving this veil. 

Claudia Schiffer looking fab. 

Image via fashiongonerogue.com

Mid-Week Inspiration: Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 in Elle Ukraine

Dolce & Gabbana's ivory lace Spring 2011 pieces are modeled by Ragnhild Jevne for Elle Ukraine. I have always and still am a lover of lacework. With Rome as the background and shot in gorgeous black and white, how can this not be inspiring?

Bloomers!

Photographed by Nikolay Biryukov

Images via fashiongonerogue.com

Mid-Week Inspiration: A Dreamy Touch

This dreamy editorial featured in Vogue Italia features a romantic assortment of some of my favorite things: sheer fabrics, lace, and polka dots!

Model: Melissa Tammerijn

Photographer: Solve Sunsbo

Images via fashiongonerogue.com

Mid-Week Inspiration: Dior Lace & Tulle

On My Wishlist: Lace Shoes

Valentino
Alexander McQueen

Dolce & Gabbana

Cesare Paciotti