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! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Brigitte Bardot's Hair

I love Brigitte Bardot. When she started showing up regularly on my Pinterest board; Hairstyle Inspiration, I realized that it's her hair I love the most.

No one rocks bangs and messy updos so sexy as B.B! 

Follow me on Pinterest for more wonderful inspirations! 

My Vintage Vanity: Hand Painted Mexican Circle Skirt

 I recently wore one of my favorite vintage pieces to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on one of the most sunniest gorgeous days we've had this Spring. This vintage hand painted Mexican circle skirt is amazing. I bought it at Guvnor's in Brooklyn with some vintage trade money.  I am wearing it with a basic white tank- Old Navy, gold sandals- Aerosoles, and my vintage 1960's gold plastic confetti purse. The latter I failed to get a picture of. My apologies, I do not do outfit posts very often. 

The skirt is black linen with amazing hand painted ladies and palms with gold, bronze, silver, blue, white and orange paint. 

Each lady going around the skirt are wearing hand painted circle skirts themselves with white frilly crinolines! 

My vermillion coral pedicure and gold sandal. I love vermillion this season! 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Vogue Italia

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

In the May 2012 issue of Vogue Italia, Summer looks are inspired from a mixture of past eras. 1920's Flapper, and Classic Era looks are mixed with 1970's cars and floppy hats. A Summer ode to the 20th Century.

Models: Karlina Caune and Monika Sawicka

Photographer: KT Auleta

via: fashiongonerogue.com

Mid-Week Inspiration: Gaultier's Diet Coke

How fantastic is this? Jean-Paul Gaultier has been named the creative director for Diet Coke! His signature sailor stripes and corsets grace the bottles and these ads. The bottles are available in 8 European countries. Do you think the US would ever release this? 

My Projects: Lana Turner Dress and Fat Bottom Bag Update

Here's an update on a couple of projects that I have been slowly working on:

You may remember me hoping to join the That's Sew Cinematic Sew Along with Lana Turner, from The Postman Always Ring Twice, as my inspiration. Well I may be past the deadline but I'm going to make it! I recently purchased some delightful white cotton sateen and found this lovely vintage wrap dress pattern in my stash. I'm ready to get started! 

I'm nearly done with my crochet Fat Bottom Bag. I have wooden handles and some lovely grosgrain for a bow. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out! 

Stay tuned for finished project photos! Sooner or later these projects will be done. 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Pop Power

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

Elle France's take on the retro road trip look. I never get tired of it! 

Model: Hannah Holman

Photographer: Simon Burstall

Source: fashiongonerogue.com

Mid-Week Inspiration: Light & Magic

Absolutely love. 

Brynja Jonbjarnardottir by Antia Pagent for Fashion Gone Rogue

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Under Your Spell

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

I love the rolled faux bags and make-up in this Forties inspired editorial from the Spring 2012 issue of Canada's Dress to Kill Magazine.

Model: Ryan

Photographer: Shayne Laverdiere 

That dress! 

Source: fashiongonerogue.com

My Projects: More Bridal Garters!

Bridal season is here and I am on a roll! Here is a sampling of some freshly sewn up garters for my Etsy  shop, The Sparkling Cocktail. Check out my Handmade Wedding section for more! 

Other project updates: 

Crochet Tweed Fat Bottom Bag- I'm still working on it. S L O W L Y. Update pics coming soon! 

That's Sew Cinematic Lana Turner dress- I found a pattern! Yay! Need to buy fabric. Any suggestions? 

Mid-Week Inspiration: The Bow Mani

I found this wonderful DIY tutorial for a painted bow mani at The Beauty Department. I don't have the patience to do my own nails but I would love to give this a try. So adorable and I love that mint color. Would also look stunning with red!