Can you do two vintage statement pieces at once? You bet! This is my absolute fave shawl, both vintage and handmade. The vintage velvet patterned fabric was over-dyed purple on one side, and sewn to a brown velvet fabric on the other side. A vintage fringe was added, which was also dyed purple. It was made by an interior designer in Toronto who does custom drapes and reupholstery for a living. The seller told me Hermes did something like it, la-di-da!!
I'm wearing it with another fave, a vintage 1970s Rafael Alfandary pendant made of brass and a purple "stone", which was given to me (lucky me as these things sell for over $100 in the vintage markets). The purple wool tunic/dress is second-hand, dug up at a Toronto Goodwill, by April Cornell. The booties and leggings are new.
Isn't it just lush? I can wear it like this, long, or wrapped around my neck, tres deshabille chic!
It's a true statement piece and I always get compliments and stares when I wear it. It wasn't cheap, but the money I paid for it was well worth it as I just love it - it was one of those pieces I went home and dreamed of. And I don't think it competes with the necklace, do you?
You Just. Can't. Go. Wrong. with a GOOD SCARF!
ReplyDeleteI agree! And jewellery too!
DeleteIf you ever fall out of love with that pendant, just let me know;)
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Reva
You got it! (But I doubt I will).
DeleteP.S. Your blogroll is amazing - just added a bunch from yours to mine, great reads, thanks!
My pleasue-i tend to pull towards the less commercial blogs and love the more intimate ones ;) OK, I suppose i'll just have to dream about the pendant;)
DeleteThey are all making it to my blogroll - I love it when you see a blog and it immediately hits a chord with you. I will keep an eye out for Rafael pendants for you (though I'm not sure if I will find any in the UK) - I find that a lot of them can be a bit too rough-hewn for my style. He worked in brass a lot and used a lot of green for the "stones" for some reason, not purples like the one I have.
DeleteHi there! Back a couple of years (Feb 2010) you posted a purse by "Handbags by Paragon" and at the time asked if anyone else had one. I just did a search on this manufacturer and came upon your blog. I'm happy to have found you and am now following along.
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ps. I'm from Toronto and just posted about my Paragon handbag, though this is not a lure to get you over to my blog .. it's a note to say hello :)
I'm so glad you found me, and also to have met another Toronto blogger and vintage handbag lover!! Your bag is so great - there's just something about the shape and hardware of vintage bags that completely rock. Sadly, I got rid of my Paragon handbag (and many other vintage ones) when I left TO. I'm trying not to regret it! I have just checked out your blog and it's lovely - I miss TO so I will check in to see what adventures you've been having in the Big Smoke!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I am loving reading it. This shawl is exquisite! What a great find. And the pendant - yummy as well.
ReplyDeletePatti, thank you for the comment and the follow! I found you through Reva's Rags 2 Roses' amazing blogroll and still have to add you to my bogroll. So nice to discover other creative like-minded folk.
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