Day 25: Vintage Velvet Collar and a Vintage Inspired Brocade Dress

 

A dinner party this Friday night means I get to show off this amazing velvet, beaded collar that I picked up from Bombshell Bettie's Vintage over the holidays. It was gorgeous afternoon, but I wanted to take every opportunity to wear some black velvet before I lose sight of the fact that it really is winter! The dress, which is a contemporary find, is one of my favorites for its simple and retro 1960's cut.

Outfit Details:

Dress: BCBG

Vintage 1950's Velvet Beaded Collar by Lady Charme Originals: Bombshell Bettie's Vintage 

Purse: Salvatore Ferragamo

Shoes: Steven

Bracelet: Vintage

Ring: Vintage

Day 22: Adding Vintage Menswear Accessories to a Ladylike Look

A couple of days ago I wore a menswear inspired outfit with separates and accessories that were all ladies garments. Today, I wanted to play with the same idea: women's trousers and a silk tuxedo blouse, but add a few menswear accessories to smarten up the look. I'm used to working a traditional men's tie into an outfit every now-and-again, but this vintage Gucci ascot threw me for a loop. I didn't want to detract from the ruffled yoke, or the the rhinestone buttons as those were the most feminine details of the blouse, so I doubled it over until it was half its length and wore it short, like a bow-tie. It turns out that I already had a pair of patent leather black heels to match this vintage Ferragamo handbag. Don't you just love the signature brass & grosgrain bow?

 

Outfit Details:
Blouse: St. John
Men's Cravat: Gucci
Trousers: Ann Taylor Loft
Purse: Vintage Ferragamo
Shoes: Steven
Watch: Skagen
Ring: Vintage
Men's Suspenders: Vintage

Day 21: Poised to be Casual, Vintage Ferragamo

 

My usual photo spot is all covered in sun! Today is poised to be an easy and casual day. I've been aching to wear this wonderful vintage scarf that I picked up in the summer-time, so I doubled it up and bloused it out like a collar. It is silk, with an entire equestrian scheme of bits, bridles, horses and jockeys across it. I thought to accessorize with some golden colored pretties that would pick up on the brass hardware of this vintage Salvatore Ferragamo handbag, but I really like the way the blue of this jewelry contrasts with that classic saddle brown.

  

Outfit Details:

Waistcoat: Kay Unger

Denim: Banana Republic

Shoes: Steven

Camisole: Blush

Scarf: Vintage

Sunglasses: Moschino 

Handbag: Vintage Ferragamo

Larimar Ring and Earring Set: Gift