A vintage flower charm is the inspiration and centerpiece of this necklace. The flower sits on a brass base and has a rhinestone center and shiny metal wrapped clear acrylic petals. It's slightly simple yet quite fancy. I wanted to give the flower a detailed and textural necklace to be a part of. Something that added a color accent, worked in some asymmetrical design, but didn't take too much away from the flower or the entire look. I played with emerald or amethyst colored beads, thicker gold fill chains, different sized and shaped beads, and the layout/order of each piece. And after many looks, I'm happy to share these necklaces with you!The fancy flower is surrounded by various acrylic beads, glass pearls, and a rhinestone disco ball for a little more sparkle. Colors were mute, more neutral and natural. Above, the necklace is a mix of whites, beige, and brown. Below it's blacks and grays.
A darker color palette for your formal occasions.
Both hang slightly lower than your collar bone, are on gold fill chains, and make a fun statement. I love that they are one of a kind and utilize vintage pieces. I will have these pieces at Silver Lake Jubilee this weekend. Hope they find good homes :)
The Sartorialist is holding a Vintage Photo Contest in which readers can submit their favorite photo from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s. The photo must convey an inspirational sense of style and should be from one's personal collection. After the passing of one of my granduncles last year, my aunt scanned his collection of old photos and shared them on facebook. I submitted my favorites to the Sartorialist but thought there were too many good ones that I should share them on the blog.Hope you enjoy :)
One of my grand uncles in the 1940s in Manila. I love the bow tie.
I completely love how time stands still and gives us glimpses to the past in vintage photographs, how fashions and style evolve through the years, and how familiar faces look back at me.
My grandmother spent a few years in Madrid, Spain where she was immersed in the culture, food, and language (still very fluent in Spanish and Catalan). Being the only daughter, she was very much into fashion, accessories, and make up. Here she is leaning against the family car, in a knit blouse and patterned skirt. Madrid, 1945.
Great grandparents and my grandmother. My great grandfather was the Philippines' Consul to Spain so they spent some of the 1940s living in Madrid. There is something so casually coordinated about their outfits.
Great grandmother and friends. Look at those shoulders.
My grandparents' wedding. Her lace sleeves, neckline, and hair piece are fun dress details still worn today.
My mother's baptism.
My mother and two aunts as children in 1959. They are in their Sunday best in front of the Manila Cathedral. There is something so timeless about kids' day dresses, white socks, and sandals.
Nothing says 1970s like bold prints, bright colors, unbuttoned collars, bell bottoms, and big hair.Looking back is always so fun, I cannot imagine what my future grandchildren will say about my photos!Hope that you liked the photos, I would love to see fellow bloggers' vintage family photos :) Please post!!
