I call forth images from my youth for inspiration. My impressionable fashion years took place in the late 60’s and early 70’s. I remember the fabulous stick straight hair, pink lipstick, caterpillar plush eyelashes, chunked heels and low hip-huggers worn by mother’s friends. On the telly, I remember reruns with women in bouffants and nipped waists, Givenchy suits and pumps with spears for heels. Together, the styles probably look schizophrenic, but in small doses, they actually work quite harmoniously. The to-die-for bracelet reminds me of the numerous opportunities I “borrowed” from my mother.
Starting from left–
- J Crew Collection, Cashmere Belle-of-the-Ball Gown in Dark Poppy (also in Blue and Emerald), Italian cashmere, tulle underskirt for volume, 9-gauge Milano knit gives the bodice a bit of structure, looser 7-gauge flat knit gives the skirt a flowing drape, deep V in the back that ties with a bow, 42″ from natural waist, $1,800, catalog/jcrew.com only.
- Yves Saint Laurent, Sequined Satin ‘Muse’ Mini Bag in Black, sequined satin, brasstone hardware, signature padlock with ring details on both sides, 10” double handles, four metal feet at base, 9.5″ x 6.75″ x 2.5″d, discounted $780.80, @ Bluefly.
- Givenchy, Open Toe Patent Sandal in Black, long-vamp, lace-up sandal in patent leather, tongue covering and button detail at vamp, buckle closure, 4.5″ covered heel, leather sole, $695, @ shopbop
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- Alexis Bittar, Lucite® Sword Earrings in Gold (also in Gray or Chartreuse), hand-sculpted and shaped lucite, 18k gold, french wire, 2.75″ x 0.5″, SALE $56.90, @ Nordstrom.
- Tiffany & Co, Jean Schlumberger Cooper Bracelet, mini Cooper bracelet from the Jean Schlumberger design collection, round brilliant diamonds, ctw 10.71, color grade G, clarity grade VS,18k gold and platinum, 8″ long, $48,000.
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