Chanel is by far my biggest vintage weakness. Those iconic double C's have made their mark in fashion along with the label's trademark tweed and quilting. Vintage Chanel jewelry and handbags, with 18k gold plated hardware, are actually becoming more sought after than newer styles... Especially now that Chanel has discontinued their gold plating in recent collections. There is something so timeless about the bold and golden looks circa 1980-1990's, filled with layers upon layers of chains and pearls. To see how I styled my favorite vintage Chanel accessories, visit a few of my previous posts: Embellished with Brooches, Belted with Charms and Pinned onto a Tweed Jacket.
Wedding Guest Attire
Add a little vintage sparkle next time you attend a wedding, it's guaranteed to keep your look classic and unique! Vintage rhinestones and formal wear are one of my favorite combinations. I recently wore a 1950's rhinestone necklace as a bridesmaid at one of my best friend's wedding last weekend!
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Vintage Rhinestone Necklace // Paper Crown Bridesmaid Dress // Miu Miu Heels (Similar here)
My Vintage Jewelry Collection
I have grown up collecting vintage and antique jewelry as well as inheriting family heirlooms here and there. With antique collectors for parents, I always feel right at home while thrifting... finding lost keepsakes and becoming a part of their story is such an enchanting concept to me. With that said, I also want to make an announcement of sorts: My blog, this special place where I get to share my favorite finds, will start to include a behind the scenes look into my new jewelry shop (coming soon!)... something that I hope everyone will love to see and watch evolve.
While my personal jewelry collection, a few favorite pieces shared here in these photos, will not be for sale... I am hoping to collect and offer a similar aesthetic of vintage and antique pieces in my shop along with a capsule collection of fine jewelry designed by me! I will continue sharing my personal style, travel and other posts here, but my hope is that they will start to revolve mostly around jewelry. I am not really sure how this whole thing will develop, but my wish is for it to be as organic as possible... When I started this blog, it's purpose was meant to be a platform where I could share my inspirations, daily musings and what I wore... in that way, nothing is changing... just maturing. This online space has become very special to me over the years, and I am excited to share this next chapter with you.
Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl Poodle
Miriam Haskell Vintage Jewelry Collection
My love for collecting vintage jewelry comes from years of antique shopping with my parents. They were always on the hunt for furniture, art and other treasures... One of my Mother's favorite things to collect is vintage Miriam Haskell jewelry. Here are a few of my favorite pieces from her Haskell collection, luckily we get to share whenever I am home!