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

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Cinematically Inspired: Titanic

With the reemergence of Titanic in theaters this month, it might be fun to channel some of its Academy Award-winning cinematic style.  Of course, you don’t want to look like you stepped off the movie set, so keep everything current by selecting pieces that use some of the same lines, colors, and fabrics worn by your favorite passenger.

For a Rose-inspired look

Choose a solid-colored top/dress in a nautical color with an empire waistline and feminine details

Make sure all of your pieces fit really well (all of Rose’s outfits were tailored to perfection)

Add some nautical details such as a striped scarf or tote to complete the look

For a Jack-inspired look

Start with a pair of dark, worn in jeans or trousers

Choose a white shirt, and add a comfortable, dark-colored jacket

Finish the look with some great utilitarian boots in a complimentary shade and skip the hair products

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Indulge in the blues…

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Follow these steps to achieve a fabulous monochromatic look:

1. Choose a color that is flattering to your skin tone.  This is very important. Blue is flattering to most skin tones, but if you know of another color that looks fantastic on you, play with it as well.
2. Select several accessories with different textures to add to your clothing pieces.  Items that are both a few shades lighter and darker will also add some dimension to your look.
3. Choose a metallic or a neutral shade to ground your outfit.   Gold or silver hardware will dress up your look for evening, while camel or tan will make it work for daytime.
4. Keep hair and make up simple, accentuate your eyes and use a neutral lipstick.  If your eyes are your best feature, use a couple coats of mascara and if you love your lips, line them with a shade just a bit darker than your natural lip color and fill them in with a matching lipstick or gloss.

Enjoy!  We love your feedback, so feel free to comment or share your creative monochromatic looks with us at: mysignetstyle@gmail.com