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Vintage & Antique Shopping with Parisian Style
Wherever you might be vintage/antique shopping, why not add a little Parisian flair to your look?
Here are Signet’s best tips for getting the most out of your trip:
1. Dress comfortably and bring a wrap or light sweater that you can slip on or off depending on the weather.
2. Bring a hat or sunglasses if you’ll be outdoors (and sunscreen).
3. Limit your jewelry and accessories so you won’t have to remove as much when trying on items.
4. Carry a cross-body or shoulder bag and keep a collapsable shopping tote inside.
5. Wear comfortable shoes
6. Invite your best friend along, two sets of eyes is always better than one.
7. Bring cash in small bills. Sellers are more likely to give you a better deal if you offer to pay in cash.
8. Make a wish list of what you hope to find; this will prevent impulsive purchases.
9. Be polite and respectful of all merchandise. The value of something could surprise you.
10. Celebrate your great finds over lunch or afternoon tea at a lovely nearby café
GQ’s 10 Essentials Archive
Nick Wooster, Men's Fashion Director for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman
Every guy has a few things he can’t do without. Here are the top 10 according to some of the world’s most influential men.
Ladies, this could be interesting for you as well…the gentlemen in our lives are sometimes really hard to shop for. I’m willing to bet that somewhere in this diverse archive you’ll probably find a guy that shares a few things in common with the men in your life.
Ten Essentials: The Complete Archive by GQ.
The Great White Dress
Six ideas on how to reinvent your favorite white dress:
~Add texture, a print or both! It can be studded shoes or a magnificent new scarf!
~Choose an accent color, and repeat it often. Try one that highlights your best feature.
~Use a Hollywood icon as inspiration. Marilyn wore her white dress to perfection!
~Take it to the tailor and have it modernized (especially if you’ve had it a while).
~Add a ribbon, a belt or other decorative element; why not draw attention where you want it?
~Wear a bright pair of shoes (try a bold yellow or turquoise and keep other accessories neutral).
Enjoy your fantastic look!
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Inspired by NYC and Jane by Design
Jane By Design Images, ABC Family
Having just returned home from an incredible visit to New York City and feeling a little nostalgic, I sat down to watch one of my favorite shows, Jane By Design, and decided to create a new outfit inspired by its very stylish main character, Jane Quimby. In a case of mistaken identity, Jane is a high school student that lands her dream job in the fashion industry and decides to pursue a whirlwind double life trying to balance school, her social life and pursuing the career she has always fantasized about. Jane creates her own signature look by combining her favorite pieces with some she customizes (using her handy sewing machine). The result is a very original, youthful look that always seem to look exciting, yet impeccably put-together.
Want to channel Jane’s style? Here are some ideas:
1. Update a skirt by pairing it with opaque tights and sleek platform heels.
2. Choose a funky cocktail ring and wear it during the day (Jane loves her jeweled Octopus ring).
3. Add a wide colorful belt or statement necklace to your neutral cardigan or do both!
4. Wear a cocktail dress during the day with a cardigan over it and a fun belt.
Hope you are already getting great ideas on how evolve your own style with a little help from Jane. Do you have a TV character that you’re inspired by? Tell us about them at: mysignetstyle@gmail.com; we’d love to hear about how they have influenced your signature look. =)
