I'm pretty happy here. It's spring, it's green, and it's warm.And I love my new piece of vintage costume jewellery.
This statement piece necklace was given to me by a friend under sad circumstances, so it deserves extra reverence.
It's quite collectible, I think: a 1970s necklace by Canadian jewellery designer Rafael.
I'm wearing it here with a thrifted outfit: a JCrew wool blazer (under $10 at Goodwill or Sally Ann), faux croc sassy shoes made in Spain ($6.99 at Stretch Thrift), and a sexy skirt I recently thrifted at Value Village ($9.99). The cashmere sweater was a gift and the saucy crochet tights are new, natch
The piece is signed, and a fellow collector at the Toronto Vintage Costume Jewellery Club I have recently joined guesses, sight unseen, that it may be worth around $100. Not bad for vintage costume. But I am keeping it.I love how it just finishes off the outfit. Statement piece necklaces are all the rage now so I'm technically on trend, even though I don't care a whit if I am.
Don't forget: if you're a vintage costume jewellery nut like me and live in the city, the club is having its big spring show & sale this April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens.
I may see you there! Look for the gal in the vintage bling and a Grunge Queen 'tude.
Love the outfit and necklace. It doesn't scream too weird vintage. You did good :)
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit, the skirt really suits you and the fitted jacket is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vonlip - you'd be amazed at all the cool vintage costume bling out there. I'm a complete junkie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Thrifted Treasure the skirt and blazer were such scores. I always try to shop high on the clothes chain when I thrift, if you know what I mean, by buying pieces with good cuts and fabrics.