February 20, 2009
Wearing 1940s Floral & Leaf Necklace
My husband and I attended a performance of Zoot Suit at Pomona College. It's such a great play with a potential for great costumes, if done right. The costume designer did a great job of sourcing adorable 1940s day dresses, although my eagle eye spotted a few non period pieces. Taking a vintage seller to a period production is like watching a movie with a director - we tend to over analyze.
I love 1940s pieces - dresses, shoes, bag, everything! I didn't want to look too costumey, but I definitely wanted to give homage to the 1940s LA homegirls on stage, so I wore a pair of wide-legged, high waisted trousers by Stop Staring!, a scoop neck ribbed T, silver and black wedge spectators, and my favorite white floral and leaf motif celluloid necklace. The little red centers seem to glow compared to the pale white color of the blossoms. I grabbed my favorite little black seed beaded box purse and it was off to the theater we went!
Posted by Sandra at February 20, 2009 5:00 AM
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Comments (8)
Very cute, and fits right in with the theme. Great necklace!! I used to have a neighbor that combed the flea markets for Bakelite jewelry, buttons, buckles, anything. There are so many unique and lovely pieces.
Posted on February 20, 2009 06:06
Sweet little necklace. I'm a huge fan of 30's -40's celluloid!! You look smashing!!
Posted on February 20, 2009 09:01
Great outfit! I think I own the fall version of that necklace. The same leaves but with acorns in between. I wonder if there is a winter version?
Posted on February 20, 2009 12:35
you look stunning! i looove the cupboard and mirror behind you too!
my package arrived!! thank you so much for the gift and card!! xxxxxx
Posted on February 20, 2009 12:41
That necklace is adorable! Great find x
Posted on February 20, 2009 14:51
Deja - thanks for stopping by! I'm always thrilled to find fabulous plastics. It's one treasure I'm surprised to still find at thrifts.
Patti - thanks sweetie!
Lucille1963 - I kind of felt like the necklace was out of season (a pet peeve of mine) but I thought with the white and red it felt a bit wintery still. I'd love to see your fall version.
Penny - So glad it arrived. Sorry it took so long for me to send it. I hope the little clutch works for you. xo.
Frankie - thanks!
Posted on February 20, 2009 23:37
So cute! Really, just adorable!
Posted on February 21, 2009 13:29
Beautiful necklace, I love it! I love your entire outfit, it is so lovely :)
Posted on February 21, 2009 21:24