Posts Tagged ‘Heirlooms’
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.
eBay’s Best-Sellers for June 2010
See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include Michael Jackson original jacket, a rare Charles Loloma bracelet, and this floral print dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the film ¨Something’s Got to Give¨ (pictured left).
ASK MONICA: Top 10 Flea Markets Going On Now
ASK MONICA Spend a summer afternoon discovering all kinds of heirlooms and vintage treasures at some of the best flea markets and antique stores across the country—and the Atlantic!
A Conversation with Michael McCarty
MY HEIRLOOM Known as the father of contemporary California cuisine, Michael McCarty opened his first restaurant, the critically-acclaimed Michael’s, in Santa Monica in 1979 at age 25. A decade later, he opened a second Michael’s in New York City. Here, McCarty lets us into his wonderful world of food, wine, art, and people.
A Love of Collecting Runs Five Decades Deep in Barbra Streisand
CELEBRITY COLLECTIONS The reflection in Barbra Streisand’s mirror must reveal more than two faces. The first two, we know, are of an iconic singer-songwriter and Oscar-winning actress. As for her third, fourth, and fifth face? In addition to being an acclaimed director and producer, Streisand is one of the most prolific collectors of our day.
Use an Heirloom to Hold Heirlooms
PICTURE THIS IN YOUR HOME Monica has so many creative ideas, not all of them could fit into her new book, Living With What You Love. Rather than abandon them on the cutting room floor, we decided to share some of her favorite outtakes and how-to tips in this bi-weekly column.
Elegant Earrings, Costume Jewelry (Part II)
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET To continue our special costume jewelry series, here are three examples of fabulous faux earrings from the 1950s.
eBay’s Best-Sellers for May 2010
See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include 84-million-year-old dinosaur eggs, a sapphire-diamond-pearl necklace & earrings set, and this century-old Russian “kovsh,” or drinking vessel (pictured left).
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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