Vintage Bags: Whiting and Davis

Having fun photographing just about anything with my new iphone!  I just love these beautiful vintage bags.  These 1940's Whiting and Davis gold mesh lovelies can be found right here in my etsy shop.  

Celeb Inspiration

I love this look on Elle Macpherson.  Very bohemian, but still elegant and fun.  Her vintage shawl is to die for!  "Piano shawls" became quite popular in the Victorian era when having a piano in one's parlor was considered to be at the height of sophistication.  You can now wear these pieces, originally designed to drape over a piano, to drape yourself!  I recently bought a very similar one for my shop.  It's from the 1920's, embroidered silk crepe with hand knotted silk thread fringe.  LOVE. 

Hmmm, this one might find its way into my closet...

Etsy Goodness: Egyptian Revival

In Victorian times, new archeological discoveries brought an archeological revival that extended to costume jewelry. The revival resurfaced in the 1920's and 30's, then again in the late 1950's and 1960's with the release of the movie Cleopatra, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Then again, in the 1970's, more revival jewelry was offered by the best jewelry houses to commemorate King Tutankahmen's world tour.  And now, talk of Angelina Jolie playing Cleopatra in an upcoming film has me thinking about snakes and Egyptian themed jewels.

Needless to say, I wouldn't want one of these cold blooded creatures actually coiling itself around my body. But there's something about snake jewelry that's glamorous and fun.

Art Deco men's ring

Rising from the ashes...phoenix pendant

Cold Hearted Snake

They Don't Make Them Like That Anymore: Bisque Dolls

I've never been one to collect anything, but these adorable dolls I recently acquired for my etsy shop have me thinking twice.  Made in the 1920's and 30's, these little toys were meant for children to play with (can you believe it?!) Usually made in Japan, these "penny dolls" were sold at candy shops and drugstores alongside the candy.  How sweet...

Puppy Love

Flapper Girls

Bunny love

Beautiful hand painted detail...

Wedding Season

One of my all time favorite brides...

Here're a few things any bride would love...

"And they lived...

...happily ever after"

Vintage Beaded Clutch

Vintage Rhinestone Necklace

Holding the Purse Strings

I love me a huge, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-bag.  But sometimes you really don't feel like carrying everything with you, especially when you're going out at night or to a special event like a wedding.  Here's a cute and inexpensive idea for an evening bag look.  I recently bought a beautiful little Indian drawstring pouch at World Market for around $6.99.  Put a few flea market rhinestone brooches on, and voila!  Instant glam for under $15.

can't resist a pot metal and rhinestone brooch...

Flower Power

Etsy Goodness: Bags and Feathers

I like to look on Etsy for those special things one can't just find everywhere else.  Here are a few finds from this month, can't wait to wear them this summer!  

Vintage coin purse and crochet envelope clutch

Whimsical feather earrings

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earrings-FeatherObsession

Czech Please!

Prior to World war I, "czech" jewelry was mostly unmarked, and called bohemian.  In 1918, the Czechs and Slovaks united and were freed from the rule of Austria and Hungary, and the land they now lived in became known as Czechoslovakia. (A little history lesson! Who knew!).  I am always amazed at how beautifully made these pieces are.  You can find this one here.

They Don't Make Them Like That Anymore: Rhinestones and Beads

I've always loved vintage.  I feel like things used to be made to last.  I love anything that has a past, a story,  character.  And so I decided to open my Etsy shop were I could curate and sell all the vintage goodies my little heart desired!  Sometimes it's hard to let go of these objects, but I'm always happy to think they are going off to their next adventure, a new life.  Creating new and more interesting stories along the way...

 Antique pot metal and rhinestones brooch...so pretty

French silk beaded stole?  Yes please!

A pair of vintage hair combs and a 1930's Whiting and Davis petite purse.

Find more of my vintage treasures at http://www.etsy.com/shop/iloveluci