STYLE
Wear it on its
own or under a
fitted blazer.
SH O E-IN
ISJO need to
invest in new
shoes when it’s
to
•
'
a pair
already own.
B O W -TIED
Jewel-toned
fabric and a
jaunty bow
give this
sleeveless top
an opulence
all its own.
■ SHOE CLIPS
Jazz up old shoes with
vintage-inspired shoe
clips. But don’t limit
yourself to shoes;
snap a clip to your
sweater, on a watch
band or ribbon
bracelet, or over the
top of a belt buckle.
Check out
absolutelyaudrey.com
for Audrey Hepburn-
inspired glittery gems
or ericaweiner.com
for vintage grosgrain
ribbon styles; each
from $25.
■ LACE
Recycle old lace in
any number of ways:
added as a collar or
a beautiful cuff on a
sweater, trimmed
along the hem of your
favorite skirt,
gathered into a pouf
and glued to a pin
backing, or wrapped
around a headband or
bracelet Find intricate
lace trim from the
1960s at
accessoriesofold.com,
from $4 per yard.
■ BE CRAFTY
Inspiration is as close
as your nearest art or
crafts store. Look for
eye-catching buttons,
bows, gemstones,
paper, and feathers,
plus a great range of
hardware to affix to
your clothing and
accessories.
1
)
Viscose ruffled tank, Mac & Jac,
$
4 9
; m aca n d ja c.co m .
2
)
Simple floral cuff, GS Lillian,
$
7 5
; g siiiiia n .co m .
Color burst enamel bangle,
Stella & Dot, $
128
;
s te iia d o t.c o m .
Multicolor jewel medallion cuff, Erickson Beamon for Target, $
6 0
;
ta rg e t.c o m .
3
) Assorted shoe clips,
from
$ 2 5
for set of
2
; a b so lu te lya u d re y.co m .
4
)
Silk charmeuse tie-neck top, Spiegel,
$
5 9
; spiegel.com .
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