One of the downsides to starting this site is that I am forever finding things I want to have. I want them for me. I want them now. I’m discovering things I didn’t even know existed and I want them. Like, say, dress clips. Dress clips? I didn’t know this was a thing, I would probably just have called them all “pins” or maybe “brooches” if I were feeling fancy.
But dress clips were all the rage in the 20s and 30s, and now I know I about them, and now I want some. Most particularly, this absolutely, kind-of-ridiculous-in-its beauty, perfect diamond and aquamarine specimen (described as a “brooch/dress clip” so maybe I wasn’t so wrong).
Cartier Diamond & Aquamarine Art Deco Brooch / Dress Clip via Walton’s Jewelry
ARE YOU KIDDING? Incredible. And luckily for me (and anyone else smitten with this style), there appear to be lots of not-so-pricey vintage dress clips still floating around out there, usually with glass or rhinestones, but still vintage, and still beautiful!
I think these would make an incredible addition to a wedding dress, shrug or vintage rehearsal dinner dress. Many of them are being repurposed as pendants, and they look amazing that way as well. Here are some more (and more reasonably priced) finds:
I love it! Bold and beautiful. The color is incredible. If one of you doesn’t buy it, I just might…
And, as always, Etsy is a treasure trove. You have to dig though a lot of junk to find the treasures, but they are there… (click the image to go the listing):
Greetings all! Today we’re very excited to welcome aboard new Deco Weddings sponsor Wardrobe Shop, and once you take a look at some of their spectacular 1920s inspired stock, we know you’re going to be just as thrilled as we are. Let’s start with some of the gowns, shall we? Next up, shoes? YES. Shoes. …
Just a couple of breathtaking, beautiful bridal shoes for you to peruse today. First up, this absolutely insane pair of Louboutins: mirror satin, signature red sole, uber-glam, and absolutely art deco all the way. Like wearing the Chrysler building on your feet. I’ve done some digging, and it looks like these (the “Very Galaxy” platform …
As we noted in the last post, Gatsby style is back this year, and and although part of me hates it when things I love become popular, the other part of me loves it when it means other people put together well-curated collections of deco looks for me to ooh and ah over! Like this …
Art Deco Dress Clips
One of the downsides to starting this site is that I am forever finding things I want to have. I want them for me. I want them now. I’m discovering things I didn’t even know existed and I want them. Like, say, dress clips. Dress clips? I didn’t know this was a thing, I would probably just have called them all “pins” or maybe “brooches” if I were feeling fancy.
But dress clips were all the rage in the 20s and 30s, and now I know I about them, and now I want some. Most particularly, this absolutely, kind-of-ridiculous-in-its beauty, perfect diamond and aquamarine specimen (described as a “brooch/dress clip” so maybe I wasn’t so wrong).
Cartier Diamond & Aquamarine Art Deco Brooch / Dress Clip via Walton’s JewelryARE YOU KIDDING? Incredible. And luckily for me (and anyone else smitten with this style), there appear to be lots of not-so-pricey vintage dress clips still floating around out there, usually with glass or rhinestones, but still vintage, and still beautiful!
I think these would make an incredible addition to a wedding dress, shrug or vintage rehearsal dinner dress. Many of them are being repurposed as pendants, and they look amazing that way as well. Here are some more (and more reasonably priced) finds:
Art Deco Sapphire Blue Dress Clip by Little Nemo via So Dear 2 My HeartI love it! Bold and beautiful. The color is incredible. If one of you doesn’t buy it, I just might…
And, as always, Etsy is a treasure trove. You have to dig though a lot of junk to find the treasures, but they are there… (click the image to go the listing):
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Just a couple of breathtaking, beautiful bridal shoes for you to peruse today. First up, this absolutely insane pair of Louboutins: mirror satin, signature red sole, uber-glam, and absolutely art deco all the way. Like wearing the Chrysler building on your feet. I’ve done some digging, and it looks like these (the “Very Galaxy” platform …
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As we noted in the last post, Gatsby style is back this year, and and although part of me hates it when things I love become popular, the other part of me loves it when it means other people put together well-curated collections of deco looks for me to ooh and ah over! Like this …