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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

A Little Bit of Vintage Bling

I love rhinestones and things that sparkle so it fits me well when I can wear 50's rhinestones.   Today I am wearing a Schiaparelli sweater that I picked up for probably less than half of what they normally go for. It's in great shape and I love all the sparkles.  The skirt comes from a black suit set that I got really cheap off of ebay.  Sometimes if you don't like a top or bottom of a suit set, you have to think about the practicality of the other parts and it can still make it worth it to buy a suit for either the top or skirt.  Of course, in this case, I love the whole suit but I also can use the skirt for other outfits.

The shoes are vintage 40's.  Earrings are Eisenberg clip ons.

I took a trip to the local cosmetics store and the lady did my make up for me and of course, I bought quite a few NARS things.  The one that I found the most interesting is the lipstick.  You sharpen it like you would a liner and I actually like it quite a bit, I find it doesn't come off too easy and you don't end up with lipstick teeth.  The brand I bought is called Cruella (image below).  It sounds so 101 Dalmatians lol.   I also bought some nifty eye shadows and a bronzer.  I've never used a bronzer before but they quite appeal to me.







I started with my hair down but decided I liked it up best.


NARS Lipstick.  It is called a lip pencil but it really acts like a lipstick.  It has got a thicker consistency to it.  Go check it out at your local NARS counter.



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  1. ChatterBlossomApril 30, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I love this top! That is lovely. I think I might like that lipstick too. I find that I like to wear lipliner more than lipstick and this may be a great compromise.
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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    1. JoannaApril 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM

      I really like this product. It's a nifty idea.

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  2. Witchcrafted LifeApril 30, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    How wonderfully lovely - I'm rather fond of an elegant hit of sparkle myself, too. That sweater is so, so pretty.

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. JoannaApril 30, 2013 at 2:01 PM

      Thank you:) Sending sparkles your way:)) I hope you are on a good road to getting back to yourself:))

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  3. AntheaMay 1, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Your cardigan is so lovely! I love the little sparks! And your bracelet is so classy!

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  4. Flora CruftMay 1, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    Love that sparkly cardie!

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  5. seannaapprovedMay 1, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    I love the sparkly sweater!! It's good to know ladies had bling on their clothing. :-D

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  6. KathleenMay 1, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I'm a fan of bronzer in the winter. I get so very pale!

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  7. KalinMay 1, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Ah, finally another vintage blog!!!! You are fabulous!
    Kalin from Modestyismypolicy.blogspot.com (A modest vintage fashion blog)

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  8. WendiMay 9, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    You lucky girl! I am so jealous of your Schiaparelli sweater. That baby is beautiful!!!

    I would love to see a closer picture of your bracelet.

    I like NARS. My trick for making my lipstick last for hours and hours: Take your lip liner and fill in your entire lip, cover the lip liner with lipstick. blot, add a little powder of your choice (eye shadow works as well), and you are done.

    Wendi

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