Posts Tagged ‘Heirloom’
Harry Connick Jr.’s Cool and Classy Cufflinks
CELEBRITY COLLECTIONS Generally-speaking, men don’t appreciate accessories as much as women do. Harry Connick Jr., on the other hand, is not like most men.
Brooch the Subject
LIFE IMITATES ART Brooches aren’t reserved just for grandma. The traditional piece of jewelry is making a trendsetting comeback. Women of all ages are customizing their looks with a single adornment thanks to new materials, innovative designers, and a few 21st century fashion mavens. So start sifting through your family jewels for this perfect vintage piece.
What’s in Your Wallet? (Part 2)
MONICA RICH KOSANN VIDEO Almost all of us carry precious memories in our wallet or handbag. Sometimes we forget they are there. Monica ventured out for a second time in New York City …
Beautiful Bakelite Bangles (Costume Jewelry Part IV)
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET As part of the fourth and final installment of our special costume jewelry series (click to read about Part I: refined red glass necklaces, Part II: fabulous faux earring, and Part III: gorgeous gold-tone bangles), we’re bringing you vintage Bakelite.
The Lovely Lure of Lanvin
EVERYDAY HEIRLOOM 2110
Stuff today, Antiques Tomorrow When you look at the current fashion scene, certain brands follow the trends while others continue to do what they do best. A perfect example of the latter is Lanvin.
eBay’s Best-Sellers for July 2010
See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include a $50 coin worth $50,000 and a more than century old album containing rare photos from China (pictured left).
A Conversation with Cindi Leive
MY HEIRLOOM
Our favorite people and the object of their affection Many women define glamour. However, Cindi Leive is Glamour. Here, the elegant editor-in-chief of the illustrious women’s magazine shares with us her precious family heirloom and childhood dreams of becoming a glamorous reporter.
Beyoncé, Channeling Chanel
CELEBRITY COLLECTIONS No surprise Beyoncé Knowles loves vintage Chanel. The much-coveted luxury brand is synonymous with classic beauty and fashion—two adjectives that could easily describe the former Destiny’s Child lead singer turned solo star.
The Write-ous Return of the Typewriter
GO HERE, FIND THIS Refurbished typewriters on display, for sale, and for rent at Brady & Kowalski Writing Machines at the Brooklyn Flea in New York. Their collection features machines from 1900 to 1980, including a pink Royal Quiet De Luxe that recently sold for $600.
Gorgeous Gold-Tone Bangles (Costume Jewelry Part III)
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET To continue our special coverage of costume jewelry (find links to Part I about red glass necklaces and Part II about fabulous faux earrings within this post), here are three more stunning vintage pieces that would perfectly accent any sophisticated wardrobe and jewelry collection.
About Monica & MRKStyle.com
While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Art, Family, Fashion, Food, Film and Travel—essentially life’s various, everyday obsessions—we reflect on how we all live with the things we love. Learn More
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