Sunday, May 16, 2010

Viva Vintage!

One of my 2010 style resolutions is to wear my beloved vintage items more often.  These quirky pieces are brimming with history and stories of love and loss, striving and succeeding.

A recent New York Times slide show ”Vintage Finds From Around the World” is a testament to our enduring love of unique, dramatic pieces.  Readers from around the globe uploaded pics of their favorite vintage pieces and shared why they loved them.  Sample items: grandma’s leather boots, Louis Vuitton luggage, prom dresses from the ‘50s, ‘70s and ‘80s, elegant day wear from the ‘50s that recall Grace Kelly, and a motorcycle helmet that recalls Evel Knievel. 

My favorite vintage accessories are the boxes of costume jewelry that I inherited from my mother and grandmother.  Attention-getters like a two-headed snake bracelet, bold brassy necklaces and medallions.  Ropes of faux pearls that dress up a classic black sweater and black pants. Glittery flirty pieces that add a little jazz to the day.

Do you have a treasured timeless piece that you found in an attic, the Salvation Army, or on eBay?  If so, you will love this delightful article.

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