Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Brights and braids


I've got bracelets, braids and bright colors on my mind lately. I can't seem to get enough bracelets, especially 1930s bright plastic or simple gold plated bangles. This time of year, I feel naked without a bracelet. Warm weather is so great for showing off pretty wrist wear! As for braids, I've been *trying* to french braid my hair lately with mixed results (i.e. sometimes my braid is inside out).

sundress || hand-me-down JCrew from Lauren
shoes || vintage Italian leather sandals from No Carnations
bracelets || 1940s laminated bangles, headed to the shop today
ring || 1930s molded plastic and filigree ring with a lady and rhinestone flower

12 comments:

Zohar said...

Love this outfit! Every little detail of it. The shoes are looking great, I remember when you got them :)

Wildfell Hall Vintage said...

excellent braid! can't wait till I can do that, think you did a fab job and so agree about bangles, love to hear 'em jangle all day!

Wild Tea Party said...

Looking gorgeous!

Karen/Small Earth Vintage said...

So cute--loving the shoes and those bracelets! You are inspiring me. I often have so much angst deciding which clothing I'm going to wear that I forget or don't have time to put on rings or bracelets (necklaces are easier). I'm going to work harder at this, Duff!

Kristin said...

very nice shoes. :)

Anonymous said...

Love the ring! Looks like you are in for a sunny day. As I'm sick my outfit of the day consists of sweats with a frumpy white shirt and huge socks. LOL

Coral Vintage said...

Such a nice warm weather outfit :) I just love the shoes and jewelry to match! Cute, inspires me to get out of my pj's!

No Carnations said...

Oh, you are looking so cute with your matching reds :) and you just made my day!

Bruklyn Belle said...

Cuuuute shoes!!

xo, Bruklyn

Holly said...

I love your hair! I'm growing mine out and waiting for the day I can do pretty braids.

Irene :: { Heirloom Attire } :: said...

Love the shoes! Red mary janes are the best! I have a pair too! :)

Irene

The Thriftaholic (Leilani) said...

I'm definitely more drawn to bracelets come warm weather too-- I love the way you paired the red accessories with the pretty striped dress.

Do you have any tips on identifying what era plastic bracelets are from (especially if they're not Bakelite)? Plastic bangles have been popular for decades so I never really know how old mine are!

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