Vintage hair accessory

Brides looking to add the same element of old world sophistication to their wedding look can follow Belinda's lead and pin a pretty vintage comb in their hair. But don't think you have to stop at just one. Dolce & Gabbana recently sent their models down the runway with multiple clips, combs and pins tucked into their hair. The look was total romance.
For those of you considering adding a vintage brooch to your wedding gown, also consider this slick move. Bring your hair accessories to your hair trial that way your stylist can suggest hairstyles that lend themselves to the different pieces.

Vintage Necklace

Margaret Rowe is a world renowned jewelry designer who has created a buzz in the fashion circuit one again with her latest vintage couture jewelry. This collection has very skillfully blended the vintage costume pieces with modern trends in accessories creating a rather bold eponymous jewelry.

Forming the base of the necklaces are vintage pendants that date from the 1920s to 1950s. And these are combined with contemporary elements to create a frame like modern silhouette in the brilliant works of art. If it helps, few days back, super model Heidi Klum was seen flaunting one of the Rowe necklaces at an LA event.

One more thing that sets Rowe’s work apart is the fact that she creates her jewelry by hand and most of them are unique. Also, she has the special skill to transform your vintage heirloom into a more wearable piece of jewelry. The prices in the new collection range between $250 and $2,000 a piece. We took a fancy to the 1940s flower blossom pendant that sells for $795. By the way, Rowe claims that not everyone can drip in diamonds but every woman can sparkle in her collections

Vintage Clothing Tips

• Match vintage pieces with modern clothing so that you will not look like you’re outdated and overdoing the vintage thing.

• Select vintage pieces which are still wearable.

• The best way to clean a vintage dress is through handwashing using mild soap. If you must dry clean your dress, remove the buttons first or cover them with aluminum foil for protection.

• Check if there are stains on the dress. If so, ask the seller if the stain has been around since they obtained the dress. Long-standing stains tend to be permanent.

• Also check if there are any damages or loose stitching in the dress.

• If you are planning to purchase a vintage dress through online auction, do not hesitate to ask about the details of the dress. You can also ask for more photos of the dress.

Vintage Dresses

The vintage haute couture and the ready-to-wear vintage or prêt-a-porter vintage. A vintage haute couture dress is a special piece of clothing specifically made by a fashion boutique to its client. This kind of dress is highly prized because of its uniqueness and good quality.
On the other hand, the ready-to-wear vintage dress is a retro type of clothing that is mass-produced. You can find this kind of dress in thrift shops.

Fashion has undergone many evolutions throughout the years, and each decade represents a unique characteristic or trademark in fashion history. For instance, 1960’s was the decade where mini dresses are the rave. 1970’s was the disco era and flared pants, ethnic dresses and skirts of all lengths are the “in” things. Even the detail of each dress is unique because the materials used and the person’s taste in clothing changes with time.



Vintage dresses are the trend nowadays from casual to formal wear. A lot of celebrities mix and match vintage pieces with modern clothing. The Olsen twins, Nicole Richie, Cameron Diaz and Sienna Miller are just some of the famous personalities who are fans of vintage dresses. There are also celebrities who wear vintage gowns to red carpet events.


Now, you can see on the pages of fashion magazines that the trend is bringing back the looks of the past by wearing vintage-inspired dresses. These dresses are actually new but have the traits of clothing styles during the past eras.