More Lace Noir

And back to the lace noir trend.  Gucci is offering this gorgeous lace fern long sleeve dress for fall.  It is priced at $3000.  I would love to own this dress, but it is not in my budget unfortunately!

Gucci $3000

This vintage dress by Tadashi doesn't have the detail and craftsmanship that the Gucci piece does, but it does have a similar look.  The dress has a slit up the side, as the Gucci dress does.  Shorten the dress and you have the look for a much affordable cost.  Priced at $85 from Inspiration Vintage at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/150788459

Tadashi $85

Rocker Chic

 Rocker Chic is back.  It comes and goes, but is going strong for fall 2013.  Jackets, pants, shoes and dresses in black leather.  For only $46, you can make it your own with the vintage 80's I. Magnin black leather skirt below.  At Inspiration Vintage. https://www.etsy.com/listing/157763971

Vintage I Magnin black leather skirt $46

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157763971

Lace Noir Trend Alert

Lace Noir is one of the top trends for fall for both day and night.  It was shown on all the runways, including Gucci, Cavalli and Versace.  Even black lace shoes and handbags are the must have items for fall. Get the look for less with the vintage 90's Moda International Victoria's Secret Dress on the bottom for only $38.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157714620

Diane Von Furstenberg Larita Lace Dress $325

Tadashi Shoji V-Neck Lace Sleeve Cocktail Dress $350

Oscar De La Renta Lace Mesh Ankle Boot $845

Kalinka Glitter Lace Cocktail Dress $1600

Jimmy Choo Alia Pointed Toe Pump $695

Vintage Moda International Black Lace Dress $38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157714620

Sophisticated Houndstooth Trend Alert

August 2013 Harper's Bazaar magazine is showing "sophisticated houndstooth" as a fall trend.  It is showing up in shoes, handbags and ready to wear. 

Stay on top of this fall trend at a price you can afford.  The vintage 1980's Oscar De La Renta wool jacket below has a leather collar.  Wear with leggings and boots for fall, for a chic look. Priced at only $49!

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/128389287 

 Oscar De La Renta Wool Blazer $49

ART Jewelry

Arthur Pepper was in business from the late 1940's making jewelry signed Mode Art, and later, ART(c). The company became popular during the 1960's when they produced interpretations of ethnic Asian figural fashion jewelry, Egyptian revival large metal pectorals, Maltese crosses, and an entire line of jewelry with small enameled flowers. ART is a very collectible line and it's value will only increase with time.

In the August 2013 issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine, there is a Bottega Veneta bracelet that is a similar style for $5250 (shown on the left in photo below) to a bracelet by ART (shown on the right). Now of course, the bracelet is gorgeous, but who could afford it! Get the look for less with this Art bracelet.


The ART bracelet on the right has nine chains of varying size. The bracelet is signed on both ends of the bracelet. Clasp closure.    https://www.etsy.com/listing/156566892

Bottega Veneta bracelet on left.  $5250  ART bracelet on right. $18