Oscar 2009 Loved the Bling

Hello all,



When you think red carpet fashion, think Bling! Bling dresses, bling necks, bling ears and bling wrists. Many of the dresses were fabulous and ladies that pulled off the goddess/princess look were soooo glamorous. Most colors were neutral cools and warms in champagne, ivory, slightly mint, silver, and gold but they were all embellished with beading, sparkles, tiers, bows,pleats and ruffles.

Looking fresh and beautiful were Natalie Portman and Alicia Keys who came out in lilac and pink. Frieda Pinto looked lovely in her one armed blue creation. There were a group of red gowns that were set off by some fabulous jewelry and of course the non-conformist Tilda Swindon in Lanvin separates.



Although far from my favorite dress of the evening. Heidi Klum was wearing a fabulous pair of earrings that hugged the face and were three inches long.



Penelope Cruz wore a vintage Pierre Balmain princess dress that was sixty years old. The vintage gowns are always fabulous. She wore a choker of diamonds that were sweet and perfect for the dress.



Marissa Tomei wore an ivory satin pleated Versace that was beautifully constructed which made her look like a goddess.



It was a beautiful evening hosted by a great host Hugh Jackman who is loaded with showmanship and personality. The gowns were inspirational and the jewelry was stunning.

The winners were terrific and my favorite quote was from Danny Boyle director of Slumdog who said it all...Thank you for letting me be Tigger!

To get these jewelry looks check out www.vintagecouturejewelry.com. We have Penelope's choker in vintage rhinestones, the inspiration necklace to the one that Amy wore, the vintage earrings that were recreated for Angelina and many more of the looks that excited all of the modern jewelry designers. Why not get the original?
You will own a piece of history and do your part for the environment.

Gotta love that bling!

PatraB

The Fabulous Frugal Fashionista and the New Deal

Sunday, January 4, 2009


Hi All!
The New Deal is upon us and fashion has gone frugal!

But how do you look fabulous without having to buy the latest designer concoction?
With accessories of course!
How do you get that one of a kind statement look with all eyes on you?
With http://www.vintagecouturejewelry.com/ of course!

Take those wonderful pieces that are in your closet. Pair them in new ways. Add vintage statement jewelry and baby... you look mahvelous!
Start with a pair of tight capris, pair with a long man style cardigan and a feminine blouse. Belt the sweater with a slim belt. Add high heel pumps and add a sexy, long vintage tassel necklace or a vintage group of graduated golden chains and its Do wah ditty ditty!

or...How about that cool 3/4 bell sleeve baby doll jacket cinched in with a wide belt. The cinch will create a peplum that will top off a pencil skirt. Wear with peep toe heels or high boots and fill in those bare arms with loads of vintage bangles or chunky vintage gold tone bracelets. Take a walk on the wild side!

or...Start with classic trousers and add a same tone turtleneck or jewel neck sweater. Add a vintage chain belt and fantastic over sized vintage earrings. Long cool woman!

For those special nights out, Pull out a traditional three button blazer worn with no shirt, black cigarette leg pants and high heels. Add a great belt and a neck full of vintage colored beads and vintage pearls. On the catwalk!

or...simple velvet jeans with a shiny tank top and oodles of vintage rhinestones at the neck and ears. Whose that lady?

or...take out that simple black sleeveless dress add high boots and take a cue from the latest Lanvin show by adding great vintage rhinestone pins in a group or alone at the waist and shoulders. Soul shine!

Check out http://www.vintagecouturejewelry.com/ for vintage accessories that will give you the cache of Givenchy, Dior, Lanvin, Yves St. Laurent, Barrera, Roxanne Assoulin, Kenneth Jay Lane, Gucci, Ferragamo, Prada and Fendi.

Let the New Deal begin my fabulous frugal fashionistas!

Love,Patra B


Posted by PatraB at 9:23 AM
Labels: Barrera, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Kenneth Jay Lane, Lanvin, Roxanne Assoulin, Yves St. Laurent

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Let's Fall In Love!

Jeanne Lanvin (18867-1946) was a French fashion designer extrodinaire and founder of the Lanvin fashion house which is the oldest fashion house still in operation. Lanvin was famous for its signature fragrance "Arpege" which was presented in 1927. Soon Lanvin became the leading couture house for men's, womens children's and home fashions. Modern gowns and day wear were a huge hit and beautiful jewelry was designed to enhance the fashions. Many famous designers including Castillo, Claude Montana, and Bergere desgned for Lanvin. Today's Lanvin Style is led by Alber Elbaz who's 2008 runway show was partly responsible for the recent trend in Art deco designs in fashion and jewelry. He entered Lanvin in 2001 and since his artistic directorship began, he has taken the old school couture house into an innovative and trend setting environment. Elbaz has created fluid, simple goddess dresses that make women beautiful-nothing else. In an interview with Cathy Horyn of the New York Times Elbaz said, "I remember a woman telling me that every time she wore a Lanvin dress, men wanted to sleep with her." Elbaz said, "Later, I thought that I'd rather she fell in love."
Now we know why a hip, young designer would want to be in an old school couture house.......because he is a hopeless romantic!
Get some fabulous Lanvin Style at http://www.vintagecouturejewelry.com/ and fall in love!
PatraB