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.

Mid-Week Inspiration: Peacock Feathers

Oooh the Peacock Feather! It has always been revered as one of the most beautiful birds in the world.  The bird and his feathers have been a popular motif in the arts for centuries. Symbolizing rebirth, renewal, and all knowing, it is no surprise that they have become popular in modern weddings. 

I've been using peacock feathers on my handmade La Boheme wedding garters for awhile now. They are my best seller and I especially love the blonde feathers shown above.  My inspiration for them has stemmed from Art Nouveau, the 1920's, and the style and grace of the Flappers who wore garters everyday to keep their stockings up. I sell them in sets, so why wait for a wedding! 

See below for inspiration using peacock feathers, both from the 20's and in modern times. 

Gloria Swanson- 1920's- This is one of my favorite photos of all time and probably the key to my La Boheme line. 

Gorgeous peacock detail on this 1920's dress. Just stunning! 

Modern peacock wedding cake!

This dress is amazing! Sorry- I don't know the designer. 

Jennifer Lawrence by Tim Walker for W magazine. Albino peacocks are so elegant!

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

Newly Listed This Week!

I've listed lot's of new goodies into my retro inspired handmade Etsy store, The Sparkling Cocktail, this week. For my first foray into the lingerie world, I am making garter sets! I listed one set with a gorgeous monochromatic nude peacock feather. I have a lot of trims and ideas for more and more garter sets to come. I have also listed some birdcage veil headband fascinators. (If you are crafty, be sure to see my veiled headband tutorial). On one of them I used a fully round vintage veil with velvet dots. It's really quite lovely and unique. Here's a look:

Golden Nude Satin and Lace Garter Set with Black Lace and Nude Peacock Feather-$30

Golden Nude Peacock Feather Headband Fascinator-$20

Black Birdcage Veil Headband Fascinator with Black Irridescent Feathers-$25

Black Birdcage Veil Headband Fascinator with White Feathers-$25

Black Birdcage Veil Headband Fascinator with White and Purple Feathers-$25

Black Headband Fascinator with Round Veil and Black and White Feathers-$32