Shop News: Pink Vintage!

New vintage listings in my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail, are the prettiest shade of pink!

This lovely Beau Femme 1940's slip has two lace bows! One on the bodice and one at the hem. I'm dying! 

 The bride wore, pink! This is a birdcage veil that has wonderful pink velvet bows! 

I can't even believe I'm selling this one. Hurry, before I change my mind! 1930's Betty Lou bias rayon gown. It's gorgeous!

My Vintage Vanity: Daniel Green Slippers

You may remember earlier this year I was on the search for vintage boudoir slippers. Having a size 10 shoe size has made this hunt something I thought would be impossible. I came really close to buying the Miss L Fire for What Katie Did repro version, but was having a hard time justifying the cost. I'm afraid, I'm just not that fabulous. Well, what seemed like a holy grail find for me has been found! 

While on a recent trip to Hudson, NY for some antiquing I stumbled upon Five and Diamond Vintage, an adorable little vintage shop off the main street. I bought some vintage slips for myself and as I was about to leave I noticed these Daniel Green beauties in the glass case. Surely, they must be a size 8 if they even look close to my size. 

Much to my surprise they are a 9.5 that I can get my narrow size 10 into! For a fraction of the cost of the Miss L Fire's I didn't skip a beat to grab these! Boudoir slippers are now off of my wish list and in my closet! 

Aren't they gorgeous? 

Shop News: Vintage Lingerie Listings!

I've added more vintage lingerie listings to my Etsy shop The Sparkling Cocktail.  Here's a viewing of the new items. Lot's more in the shop!

Betty Blue. Floaty double layered nylon chiffon robe. Vintage 1950s Radcliff.  

Robin's egg blue. Crystal pleating and lace make this slip swoon worthy.  Vintage 1960's Vanity Fair. 

Pink Puffett. Stay cozy and cute while you read in bed. Vintage 1950's Barbizon bed jacket. 

Beau Monde Beauty. Vintage 1930's Bias Nightgown. 

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. 

Shop News: Bullet Bras and More!

As you all may be aware, I have real soft spot for vintage lingerie. I have recently added some amazing pieces to my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail, that I think you are really going to enjoy! You may also remember my love of the bullet bra. I found two truly historic pieces that if they fit me, I wouldn't part with. 

One of those bullet bras is this side wire plunge 1950's "Cheers" by Harriette Ross bra. That's right, the wire is in the center alongside the plunge. No underwire. What I love about this is the strategic darting to create a true conical shape. While trying to find more information on Harriette Ross, I came across this vintage advertisement showcasing the same bra. Now, to find one in all of those colors! You can view the complete listing for this Pin-up Queen here. 

You know I love vintage slips, and this one is a gem! Mint condition and with the most darling rosebud lace. And that bow! When they say "They don't make things like this anymore" this slip was on their minds! You can see the full listing for this 1950's Barbizon slip here. 

Bullet bra- No.2. This is a Life-Bra by Formfit. An amazing find due to the fact that it is a longline cinch bra as well. Formfit was a premier lingerie manufacturer in the 40's through the 60's. They released the Life-Bra line as a more affordable model. This vintage ad is pretty close to the one I found- just not as long. Expert stitching give these wireless cones their shape! You can see the full listing for this 1940's Life-Bra here. 

Lastly, I have this beauty! This 1940's rayon peignoir is not to be missed. Feel like a true hollywood starlet as you float around your dressing room! In a gorgeous antique white it's also a great wedding piece. You can see the full listing of this 1940's Femicraft dressing gown here. 

My View: August Instagram Round-Up

My day job is in the lingerie industry and we got to go to the Lingerie Francaise Exhibition during market week. I instagramed a few pics from the exibit, including this 1952 Lejaby Overwire. I am really on the hunt for a vintage overwire for my vintage lingerie collection. 

Summer in NYC is filled with outdoor movies in the parks. I was lucky to catch The Women afterwork one night with friends.  If you haven't seen this, do! It stars Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer and Rosalind Russell. The fashion show scene is to die for! 

Treated myself to some new shoes. I love these! Miranda from Re-Mix. 

ps. They come in green, too! 

I've worked in Union Square for the past 3 years and I love the weekly greenmarket there. We moved our office to Chelsea recently so I snapped some lovely pics from the market on my last day in the neighborhood.

Let's keep Instagram, ya know, instant! Follow me @BobbinBombshell to see these snaps and more in real time!

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: Vintage Lingerie

I've been very lucky to recently find some amazing vintage lingerie to offer you all in my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail. I love vintage lingerie and to be honest, I would love to keep all of this for myself. But that wouldn't be fair, would it? Some of these pieces still have the original tags. Here's a look at what's new:

So pretty! This pale pink peignoir is hard to date with elements from several decades. My approximation is late 40's early 50's. I love the sleeves! 

1950's bubble gum pink tulle crinoline!! With original tags! The tag says "Widest Sweep" and they aren't kidding! 

Nothing looks better under vintage dresses than vintage foundation garments! This 1960's longline cinch bra will hold you all in and feel pretty! Think Joan Harris on Mad Men. 

This unique sixties nightgown is so adorable! Red nylon chiffon with Spanish fans! Complete with a pocket! I would live in this on my days off! 

I also have a coupon code I give to my blog readers, Facebook fans, and Twitter followers! Don't forget to use SPARKLE for 15% off anything in my shop; The Sparkling Cocktail! 

Cheers!

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? 

Fashionable History: The Bullet Bra

Did I ever tell you that I got the What Katie Did Bullet Bra that was On My Wish List? Well, I did plus a whole lot more! I got the Harlow Bra in Vintage Peach and I love it. It's pictured above with the complete set. I did get the padding too as recommended for my 32B's. This cone is a real cone so I need all of the help that I can get! I love it with my vintage dresses that were, quite frankly designed with this type of lingerie in mind. 

All of this fun, got me wondering about the history of the bullet bra so I did a little research: 

The Bullet Bra originated in the 40's. Since it was Wartime, the name makes sense. Brassiere makers were experimenting with different kind of stitching  and insets to give us girls a lift. Underwires won't be used for a couple decades later. 

A great example of creative stitching and shapes used to give an uplifted cone shape. My Harlow Bra is a near replica! 

Marilyn made the Bullet Bra popular in the 50's. Pin-ups and girl next door types a like loved the shape it gave them under sweaters. They were called "Sweater Girls". 

In the 60's the popularity wained as underwires were used and a more natural and smaller shape was desired. Madonna and Jean Paul Gaultier brought it back in the early 90's where she wore the extreme cones as outerwear. 

If you're like me, you may have a hard time finding an authentic vintage one in your size. The modern manufacturer What Katie Did makes new ones as well as other retro inspired lingerie and swimwear to ease your hunt! I love this two tone one called the Marlene. It's next on my list! 

On My Wish List: What Katie Did Bullet Bra

This lovely Bullet Bra from What Katie Did won't stay on my wish list for long. In a two weeks I will be on vacation in sunny LA. Once there I am making a bee line to the What Katie Did boutique to get myself this bra. I've been wanting one for a while and now that this UK brand is stateside it makes it easier to try on. I love this look and it's time to take the plunge. Do you have one? Do you wear it on a daily basis or only with vintage? What do you think?

You don't think she got this look naturally do you?