wearing: sunglasses / lipstick / ivory, cz, and silver earrings / red turtleneck sweater (last seen here) / plaid coat (under $100!) (last seen here) / belt (vintage Prada, also love this one) / dark wash skinny jeans / vintage brooch c. 1960s (also love this green one) / Gucci bag / holiday nail polish / black ring / black rain boots /
Disclaimer: I broke my own cardinal fashion rule; never wear red and green together because you will look like a Christmas tree! Ugh! So, what did I do on the morning I planned to meet my friend Dawn for breakfast at Santana Row? I pinned my green vintage brooch to my coat and threw it over a red turtleneck. What was I thinking???
When I looked at these photos a few days later, I took a deep breath. I look like a Christmas tree, but somehow, it’s OK since it is the Christmas/Holiday season! Any other time of year, and I would go for a clear stone brooch with this outfit. Now that my looong explanation of my red and green together is done, let’s chat about this brooch!
This brooch was my Mothers’. Around the turn of the century, I was in a huge brooch mood. My Mom, who loves jewelry, had a fabulous collection of brooches from the 1960s that she bought when they were all the rage. I raided her stash, and she gave me two of her brooches! I couldn’t believe it. I was so grateful! She never got back into the brooch look, so she is happy the two I took are getting some use.
I love vintage jewelry and accessories. I also have a few vintage clothing pieces which I am too afraid to wear. If something were to happen to them, how would I replace them? It would be impossible! At least with accessories and jewelry they are easy to clean and keep nice.
This brooch is my favorite vintage brooch from my Mom’s collection. Its’ stones are crystal clear, and they sparkle so much! The green is a beautiful hue, and I love the design. My daughters love it too; someday they will be able to split the vintage brooch collection, and I am thrilled that they appreciate vintage and understand how special it is in the world of fashion.
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Shop modern brooches which can pass for vintage:
Are you into anything vintage? If so, what types of clothing and/or accessories?
Thanks for stopping by!
XOXO
Cathy
Photos taken by the fabulous Dawn Lucy of Fashion Should be Fun at Santana Row.
Absolutely loving that plaid coat on you! Such a timeless print, and the length is perfect.
I love the brooch, it’s so pretty! It looks great with the plaid coat too!
This plaid coat and brooch is STUNNING! Looking gorgeous, girl!
Rachel
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This outfit is so fabulous! They brooch adds the perfect touch of sparkle to that plaid coat and I love your Gucci!
xoxo,
Kim
You looks absolutely stunning in that coat. I also love that brooch it is so cute.
That coat is so me!! And love that bag, too!
I love that plaid mixed with the fun bright red color!
This look is everything – you look great!
Such a beautiful brooch! Love the pop it adds!
xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese
What a beautiful brooch! It compliments your plaid jacket perfectly!!
xoxo Sarah
Love how you styled this vintage plaid coat!