Category Archives: Accessories
Safety pin style: As seen at New York Fashion Week
Best NYFW coat-checker ever! Of course this photo is ridiculous but I wanted an up-close shot of his DIY safety pin project. Check out Mr. Harrison T Crite to learn more about his inspiration. Harrison also blogged about the gigantic … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories, NYFW
My favorite bags
Just a peek into my own collection of vintage bags: I’m a fool for a great piece of luggage. On the left is an American Tourister bag that has a great pink quilted interior. It’s from Forrestina Vintage, one of … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories, Luggage
Reader Question: Brooches
A reader wrote in this week seeking help in preparation for her wedding. She wrote: Would you know of a great stop, or strip, to find a rhinestone brooch for my wedding dress? I will wear it on my waist, … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories, Jewelry, Wedding
Ring in 2012 in style
New stuff alert! I’ve added new dresses, bags, and accessories to my stash at Nana. I think the red and gold number above would be great for a dressy dinner! The teal strapless dress on the left is actually a … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories, Luggage, Vintage
On Tour: Florida Keys
Here’s how my life has gone lately: I came back from Thanksgiving, ran around to get Caitlin’s package in the mail to her after winning Sammy Davis Vintage‘s Gratefulness Giveaway, wrote a quick 20-page paper for ye olde graduate school, … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories, on Tour, Uncategorized, Vintage
Dice!
This extremely fuzzy camera phone photo does NOT do these cute earrings justice. They’re modest, but fun. What kind of costume would you wear them with? They could be yours on Sunday at the Nana Halloween sale! Don’t forget to … Continue reading
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Bag it: A little elbow grease goes a long way
I have been all over the map lately, which is why posts have been few and far between. But I just had to share briefly: I’m going through a bunch of purses and they are cleaning up very nicely. The … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories, Thrift Tip
In which I discuss Coach bags
So Net-a-Porter came out with a new line of Coach bags. They’re Coach Classics and they’re remakes of 70s originals that, at the time, cost you about $30 bucks. Net-a-Porter is selling them for $400, which is fine by me … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories, Goodwill, Vintage
Ginger Roots videofest, part 5: Hats
By far my favorite clip from my Ginger Roots video series. Enjoy, and be sure to visit them soon. ♥
Filed under Accessories, Ginger Roots, Hats, U Street
Goodwill's Guest: Blogging about thrifty storage options
I’m a guest blogger for Goodwill of Greater Washington! Check out my post about fun storage items and luggage that you can get on the cheap to spice up your digs–no Container Store splurge necessary. You might see some familiar items…. … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories, Goodwill, Luggage, Storage
