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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Classic Coro Jewelry
If you are a vintage jewelry collector, you are already familiar with Coro Jewelry. One of the most prolific makers of costume jewelry, their items have a look and feel that is easily recognizable. I've finally decided to let a few of my pieces go. Take a look.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
A Tropical Heat Wave
With these warm, warm days of summer - 99 expected here Thursday - visions of the tropics start to dance through my head. I immediately want to start wearing sarongs, leis and flowers in my hair. Well, I can't really do all that, but I can wear some really neat "tropical" jewelry. It's definitely time for tropical birds, tropical flowers, jungles and flashy jewelry.
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Just a Few More Glam Bags
Just in case you didn't see something to your liking before, here's a few more pretty bags.
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Are you Ready for June Weddings?
Wedding season is upon us and many people will be invited to at least one wedding in the month of June. Weddings are still an event where everyone actually gets dressed up in their best. Often that means a new dress, with new shoes and bag to match. Why spend a lot of money on an accessory that you may only use once? That's why eBay exists. Save a few dollars and still look fabulous!
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Plastics on Parade
Since plastics were invented, they were used many different ways for jewelry. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, dress clips and belt buckles just to name a few. For some reason, a lot of the early plastics came in shades of red. I never quite grasped how this came about. Fashion? Inability to make other colors? What ever the reason, there's tons of really interesting items to choose from. And even modern pieces are still red!
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Out on the Town
OK, let's be honest here. Isn't it really fun to get all dressed up to go out sometimes? Don't you want to put on a gorgeous dress and fancy jewelry and go to a really great party? Or opening night at the opera? Of course, that big night out generally means you go out and buy a new dress, new shoes, a matching bag and jewelry. All of which you will wear once.
In these economic times, why not turn to vintage clothing, shoes and jewelry? Not only will you save a bundle of money, you won't look like every other woman at the event. A double win in my opinion.
In these economic times, why not turn to vintage clothing, shoes and jewelry? Not only will you save a bundle of money, you won't look like every other woman at the event. A double win in my opinion.
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Sunday, May 15, 2011
Spring Break Is Over
Well, just took my own personal spring break in Las Vegas. Had a great time, but still haven't hit it big. Oh well, just thought I'd share a few of my new finds!
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
It's Time to Dress Up for Sping and Summer
It's time to start thinking about proms and weddings and other events that always seem to crowd themselves into your social calender this time of year. eBay is a great resource for dressing up. It doesn't make sense to spend a fortune in a department store for an item you will only wear once or twice. It makes a lot more sense to check out eBay and spend half the money on the accessories so you can spend more on that great dress and shoes.
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Monday, April 4, 2011
Gloves Have Gone the Way of the Dinosaur - Thank Goodness
I recently become the proud possessor of about a dozen pair of gloves. Most of the gloves were white kidskin, made in Italy or France. There were a few black pairs and one inexplicable pink pair of a color never seen in nature. After my experience, I now know why that particular fashion is never coming back.
Here's a few of my realizations -
There are at least four glove lengths. How did anyone keep track of which length was the appropriate length for the appropriate outfit of occasion.
Did it make a difference what the material was? Could you only wear leather in the spring or cotton in the summer? Did you only wear white leather in the summer, or were white gloves acceptable in the winter too. Was leather only for winter?
Did you need to wear a hat when you wore gloves? How dressy did you need to be? Did you only wear gloves with dresses?
How did you keep all those white gloves clean all the time? It's a dirty world out there!
I'm so grateful that hats and gloves passed with the Kennedy administration. I suspect that women who remember those days will never welcome the fashion back.
Here's a few of my realizations -
There are at least four glove lengths. How did anyone keep track of which length was the appropriate length for the appropriate outfit of occasion.
Did it make a difference what the material was? Could you only wear leather in the spring or cotton in the summer? Did you only wear white leather in the summer, or were white gloves acceptable in the winter too. Was leather only for winter?
Did you need to wear a hat when you wore gloves? How dressy did you need to be? Did you only wear gloves with dresses?
How did you keep all those white gloves clean all the time? It's a dirty world out there!
I'm so grateful that hats and gloves passed with the Kennedy administration. I suspect that women who remember those days will never welcome the fashion back.
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Did the Hourglass Run Out on Watches?
Over time, I've accumulated a lot of watches, both personally and for my store. I probably own eight watches of my own, half of which were presents. In fact, my first watch, an Elgin, was given to me by my mother, who actually worked at the Elgin factory in Illinois.
Of course, I haven't worn any of my watches lately. Like in the last year. What's the point? I have my cell phone in case I need to know what time it is. Or my Blackberry, or whatever electric device I'm currently carrying. I think most people do the same thing these days, especially younger people. The only real purpose a watch seems to serve is as a status symbol. In that respect we've come full circle from the early days when a gold pocket watch was a status symbol to the Rolex of today.
However, you might want to consider that down the road, like gold pocket watches, those time pieces will become collector's items. Now's the time to get them cheap to hold for the future!
Of course, I haven't worn any of my watches lately. Like in the last year. What's the point? I have my cell phone in case I need to know what time it is. Or my Blackberry, or whatever electric device I'm currently carrying. I think most people do the same thing these days, especially younger people. The only real purpose a watch seems to serve is as a status symbol. In that respect we've come full circle from the early days when a gold pocket watch was a status symbol to the Rolex of today.
However, you might want to consider that down the road, like gold pocket watches, those time pieces will become collector's items. Now's the time to get them cheap to hold for the future!
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Friday, April 1, 2011
French Scarf Clips - Who Knew?
I always picture French women as incredibly fashionable and chic. In my mind, the typical Frenchwoman is able to take a scarf, furl it around her neck and come up with a fabulous look. Something I've always wanted to be able to do myself without much success. So when I came across a French scarf clip, I was amazed that they would even consider using such a common item.
Of course, this is a pretty special clip, with oriental styling that really makes it an outstanding piece for a chic scarf.
Of course, this is a pretty special clip, with oriental styling that really makes it an outstanding piece for a chic scarf.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Street Car Nostalgia
I may hate to admit it, but I'm old enough to remember when Chicago still had street cars. I must have been very tiny, because I remember holding on to my grandmother's hand and taking the street car into the loop. I wasn't yet attending school, so it was a lot of years ago.
I know the street cars disappeared shortly thereafter. It's a shame that such an early and effective form of transportation disappeared from city streets throughout the nation. Except, of course, for San Francisco.
I'm honestly not really sure if this is an early street car or a cable car. All I know it that it makes me miss the good old days. Even though I never actually lived them!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Just a Few of the More Colorful Items
It's been a grey week where I live, so I thought I'd just highlight a few of the more colorful items I've recently added to brighten things up.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Pins and Brooches on Sale in the Month of March
This month, I've decided to mark down brooches 20%. Most of the brooches in my store will be available for 20% off, plus free shipping. Don't miss out! They will be on sale Friday, March 25th and Saturday, March 26th only. Here's a very small sample of what will be available.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Magical Crystals and Pearls
What is it about crystals and pearls that makes them seem so magical. Is it the fact that the process of making a beautiful pearl seems so mundane? That pearls are created in dark and secret places from a bit of sand or debris? That powdered they are believed to heal?
Natural Crystal is also given magical and healing attributes. Whether natural or man made, jewelry designers have been using both throughout the centuries for beautiful jewelry -- and perhaps for an bit of extra luck and health too.
Natural Crystal is also given magical and healing attributes. Whether natural or man made, jewelry designers have been using both throughout the centuries for beautiful jewelry -- and perhaps for an bit of extra luck and health too.
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Round and Round They Go
Did you ever stop to realize how much jewelry is based on the shape of a circle? A circle, a dome or a disk, it's the most common shape out there. Take a look at a few common examples.
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