Saturday, February 23, 2013

Bottega's 40s Vibe

I'm loving the 1940's inspired looks from Thomas Maier's Bottega Veneta Fall 2013 Collection. 

Peplum and dainty handbag.

Fierce shoulders.

Wasp-waisted sweater and skirt set.

Even the hair is a great modern-day interpretation of a 1940's 
Greta Garbo-esque do.
1940's Greta Garbo

Friday, February 8, 2013

Year of the Snake

Happy Year of the Snake!

1980's bracelet by Niki de Saint Phalle.
1970's Whiting and Davis earrings.
1970's Jomaz bracelet


Friday, February 1, 2013

It is the Dawning of the Age


Happy Birthday Aquarius! I love the days when people proudly wore their "sign" as a piece of jewelry. Above are some Ladybug Vintage Aquarius pieces from the late 1960s to the early 1970s.

Clockwise from top:
1960's DeNicola enamel brooch
1970's Trifari glass pendant necklace
1960's Pierre Cardin pendant
1970's Razza resin pendant necklace
1970's silver-toned pendant necklace