Vintage Find of the Day

A collection of hand bags will always come in handy. Add this vintage mid-century colorblock clutch to your stash and it will likely become your favorite. The bags metallic accents and bright hues are perfectly acceptable for year-round, making it fabulous and versatile.

In outstanding condition. Designed by Max Holzman and available here.

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Vintage Find of the Day

This vintage 1960s gold cuff is fabulous in every way. It's a multi-coil chain capped with gold accents that can sit on top of your wrist or fall to the side. At 3.5" inches wide, it is a significant piece and would be striking with a simple summer ensemble.

In great condition and available here.

Saturday Chic

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White on white is one of the easiest ways to achieve a fresh, warm-weather chic look. Try your own version of this easy style. Use neutral accents like pale sandals, gold bangles and a small bag to finish your look.

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Vintage Find of the Day

As if a vintage wicker bag isn't delight enough! Here is an adorable wicker bag in the shape of a seated pooch. Its braided collar and leash form a wristlet handle. Eye and mouth details are precious!

Make this one of a kind bag yours and use it all summer long. In excellent condition and available here.

On Sale and Lovely

The Lanvin pleated asymmetrical jumpsuit. So chic. Available here.

June 1st Chic

Summer is here!

Vintage Find of the Day

Here is a great accent for a bare neckline in summer - a vintage YSL purple crystal choker. Its emerald cut stones are set in silver and clasped by a black velvet ribbon. In excellent condition and stunning.

It is available here.

Style Friday

I love hats. Some might say they are easier to wear in winter, or more purposeful, but I would argue that the summer hat is a must. Save your wide-brimmed straw version for the pool and pick yourself a fabulous fedora to wear around town. A snug fit is best and a shade of white is guaranteed to go with anything!

Paired with a bathing suit or a frilly dress, there is nothing that a stylish topper won't mix with.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Panama hat by J Crew.

Hat Attack raffia cloth fedora.

Eugenia Kim craig panama hat.

Summer Chic

Channel your inner bohemian chic with Rikshaw Design's brand new kurtas for women. I wore mine yesterday and by midday had decided that Catherine has designed the very best in casual chic. These are comfortable and cool and they are cut to flatter a woman, instead of hide her. I love them!

Order yours here.

Love That Look

This is one of my favorite summer looks. Her all-white ensemble is perfectly accented with painted toes, and fabulous nude heels. 

To the office, out to lunch, or on the go you can't go wrong with a similar look.

Vintage Find of the Day

How cute is this vintage mesh buckle bracelet. The rhinestone detail adds just the right amount of sparkle for day or night. Stack with with a few gold bangles or wear it all by itself and it will be equally chic.

In great condition and available here.

Style Friday

A good vintage find is wildly exciting to me. My heart nearly skips a beat every time I find an item of old that is so well made that its age is totally disguised by its hand-stitching and carefully hidden plackets.

I am inspired by women who can effortlessly combine vintage pieces with current wardrobe essentials to get a look that is totally modern and chic (see above). In my quest to do the same, I have learned a few things:

* Well-made pieces have almost unlimited life spans. Judge quality by construction and fabric.

* Use your imagination. A good tailor can alter dresses and jackets and can take them from long to short in almost no time.

* Fit matters. Use a tailor to custom-fit dresses, tops and jackets for a very finished and polished look.

* Don't obsess over designer vintage labels. Many items have lost labels over the years and there are a lot of small great designers who did wonderful work, but are relatively unknown.

Some of my favorite sources for fabulous vintage:
www.archivevintage.com
www.thewaywewore.com
www.resurrectionvintage.com
www.coutureallure.com

Have fun!

Love That Look

Year-round leather is one of my favorite looks. Her perforated leather top is fabulous!

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