2.23.2013

Burgundy + Turquoise


The hubs and I have been currently obsessed with vintage shopping. I love getting lost in antique stores. I can't help but let my imagination run wild on the history behind objects. I adore finding a well worn book with spidery handwriting on the inside cover; a name and a 'return to' address, a little note indicating a birthday gift, or nonsensical scribbles of someone who was practicing their penmanship. 

1911 copy of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales- a fave read from high school and a 1990's edition of Anne of Green Gables- a childhood fave. 1990's is in the awkward stage of baby vintage, but this copy was too gorgeous to pass up.

Isn't this ring just romantic, in all the senses of the word? The emerald-like stone, the intricate detailing, the talon-like prongs that clutches the stone... and the fact that it fits my size 3.5 right hand ring finger? Perfection.


These are a pair of signed Eisenberg earrings circa mid 1930's. I just love the fact that they are unapologetic in their lavishness. And wearing them, I feel like an old Hollywood star about to step onto the red carpet. 


 



blazer: American Eagle | sweater dress: Sammydress.com | scarf: MettaRose Boutique | boots: Aldo | belt: Forever 21 | watch: Michael Kors | earings: vintage find | ring: eBay | bag: BagInc Lana | gold bracelet: YuniKelley Designs

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  1. Love the outfit, great photos!!!

    http://stylearua.blogspot.com.es

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    1. Hi Stella! Thank you! I'm sure the hubs will love to hear his work is appreciated :)

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  2. OMG! Burgundy and turquoise looks amazing together!

    www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
    www.daisyraeboutique.com

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    1. It's an unexpected color combo that worked!

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  3. you look stunning!!! LOVE the earrings!

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  4. you look gorgeous :) love the old hollywood glam jewelry! and I've always wanted to tie my belts in that creative way you did here, it looks fantastic


    The House of Shoes

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    1. You should totally do it! I don't know how else to tuck my long belts.

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  5. Your scarf is so cool and I love how you belted your tie over your blazer, it looks awesome! Woah those antique books look really cool, so much better than the new kind. Anyway, now following :)

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    1. Welcome to the blog Joyce! Thanks for following :) My friend made the scarf and I'll post an update if she ever gets around to putting up her Etsy shop!

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  6. ahhh adore this post!!! omgosh the color of your bag is soooo pretty! i love how tropical and bright it is and it makes me miss hawaii hahaha :p

    omgosh so many amazing vintage finds! OMGGG i LOVEEEED anne of green gables when i was a kid i mean obsessed with it!!

    i'm obsessed w/ vintage jewelry too! so opulent and gorgeous. both your new emerald ring and white crystal earrings are AMAZING!!

    btw. omg size 3.5 ring finger?!! i think that might be the size of my pinky hahah :p

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    1. Haha, I know. Everyone makes fun of how small my rings are and a lot of jewelers refused to resize my wedding ring.

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  7. Such great finds! Also loving the turquoise bag and scarf together, i love unexpected color combinations. :)

    Lindsay
    LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

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  8. Those Aldo boots are fantastic on you - and those are great vintage finds, love the earrings!

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    1. Thanks Lisa! I feel like I am being lazy by wearing them everyday because they are cute and comfy!

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  9. love that vintage ring! so jealous!

    modern.girl

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    1. Thanks Yvonne! Now what to wear it with..

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  10. Loving this color combo! The burgundy, cream, and turquoise look great together! I wish I had your boots in my closet!

    -Tiffany
    http://stylesidebar.blogspot.com/

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  11. uhmmmmmmmmmmmmm. so can you please tell me what small town has all these vintage jewels?! whenever i go thrifting/vintage shopping i can never find anything!

    love your posts girl and cant wait to see more, will def follow and hope to keep in touch :)

    xx
    hope you stop by!

    http://adventureinheels.blogspot.com/

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  12. What a cute outfit! I love the turquoise purse!

    I just discovered your blog and I absolutely love it. I'll definitely be coming back to read more!

    -G
    www.projectpaperie.blogspot.com

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  13. Those earrings are probably my favorite items in this post. They are SO pretty! x

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  14. Oh my ! That ring is so <3 !!!
    Lovely outfit :-))


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