Mid-Week Inspiration: More Black Veils

I post a lot of veil inspiration. I really need to start making some veiled head pieces for my Etsy shop! 

This photo by Vincent Peters is stunning and features Chanel.

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Mid-Week Inspiration: Marilyn With White Veil

Marilyn Monroe looking so pretty! I love this wide netting! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Lace Veil

Loving this veil. 

Claudia Schiffer looking fab. 

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My View: Married at City Hall

My blogging has been really sporadic as of late, and for good reason. I have been working long days at my full time job, planning my wedding, looking for an apartment and so much more! Now I can say I am married!! Last Friday, my fiance and I tied the knot at City Hall in Manhattan and had a blast!

I love this City Hall back drop, it was perfect! We had a few friends join us as witnesses and laughed and joked the entire day!

My handsome husband!

For my dress, I shopped in my own closet... I wore an ivory cotton and black tulle Veronique Branquinho dress I bought about 11 years ago at Jeffrey that I never wore! It still had the tags on it. Where has the time gone? I accessorized it with a vintage hat I recently bought at Bombshell Bettie's, back seamed stockings, a 50's Lucite purse I bought in Phoenix, and red suede Marc Fisher shoes.

The necklace belonged to my Memere from the 50's/60's with fabulous blue rhinestones!

Now on to moving into a new apartment and saving up for a honeymoon!

Mid-Week Inspiration: Black Veil

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

My Projects: Sam's Wedding Veil!

Isn't Sam beautiful? I love when I receive photos back from my customers wearing the item(s) I made for them! Here is Sam, a gorgeous bride, wearing the wide ivory birdcage veil I made for her. It looks better than I imagined. Yay!!

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

My Projects: Veiled Feather Headband DIY

I've been working on a lot of new veiled feather headbands this week for my retro-inspired handmade Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail. I've got quite a few made and will be listing them for sale this week. Instead of just showing you pictures of my creations I thought I'd give you a little tutorial in case you'd like to make one of your own!

Here we go!

Supplies: Scissors, black thread, needle, black satin headband (this one is 1"wide), black French netting 8" X 9", two feathers (color of your choice), and large gold button (with holes, not a shank).

Gather the netting off center so that the finished edge of the netting runs along the edge of the front of the headband. Stitch down by hand. Make sure all of the gathers are tacked down. The gathers puff the netting out so that it will fall around the front of the face. The bottom edge of the netting should form an asymmetrical line across your face.

Tack down with needle and thread the netting on the sides. One spot on each side will do.

Layer your two feathers over each other. I have chosen a large fluffy white feather under a smaller gold toned feather with stripes. Place them over the gathered tulle on top of the headband pointing out over the puff of veil so it cascades over your forehead. Stitch in place.

Finally to cover the edges of the feathers and to add more decoration sew on your button. You could also use sequins, bows, flowers...whatever suits your fancy!

Voila!
Be sure to check out my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail, this week to see the other variations I have made! If you attempt to make one these, please send me photos of your creations. I'd love to post them!

Newly Listed Items Of The Week

I've got some great new items listed in my Etsy stores, Femme Fatale Vintage and The Sparkling Cocktail. Two wonderful vintage hats with veils and some handmade accessories to top off any outfit! These items can also be found on my site http://www.femmefatalevintage.com/.

Black and White Gingham Rose Hair Clips with Black Button -$16

Charcoal Grey Crochet Lacy Fingerless Gloves with Pink Rose Shell Buttons -$50

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

Raspberries and Creme Vintage 1950/60s Velvet Petals Cocktail Hat w/ Veil and Bow-$37

Newly Listed: TheSparklingCocktail

I have listed some new handmade items in my Etsy store, The Sparkling Cocktail! Retro looks for cocktail hour and beyond...

Black Veiled Headband Fascinator with Feathers and Large Gold Button-$25

Burgundy Feather Fascinator with Black Beaded Feathers and Mink Fur Rosette- $30