Let's Party Like It's 1959

I love the look of these retro-style electronics by Crosley.

On SALE today at Zulily.

So Very Deco - Dressy Styles

I can't get enough of Art Deco inspired styles.

Luckily, this season we're seeing an abundance of

dresses shoes and accessories reminiscent of the early 20's century glamorous trends. 

Deco Cloche by Behida Dolic

Poundcake Top

Imperial Elegance Dress 

Rivera Scalloped Pumps

Glimmered Iris Clutch

Brassica Peep-Toes

Tindra T-Straps

Petal Scalloped Pumps

Leizu Silk Dress

Blaise Halter Maxi Dress

(also in black)

Embroidered Tulip Dress

Pleated Neckline Dress

Dress With Lace Skirt

Metallic Lace Pencil Skirt

Annabel Dress

Gatsby Lace Dress

Sequin Clutch

(also in silver)

Simply Wine Hat by Behida Dolic 

Deco Silver Chandelier Earrings

Antique Jewelry Cravings

There comes a time in every women's life when jewelry cravings become incessantly loud and unignorable.
In my case, this was brought on by a detour we took on our PA vacation to Adamstown, aka Antique capital USA. Do you see where I'm going with this? Browsing through those mall size antique stores made me think I don't nearly have enough jewelry. Right about the same time, husband decided he doesn't nearly have enough antique cameras. Guess which we ended up coming home with? I almost bought a white gold filigree ring, but as I was ready to make the happy purchase, I noticed that the ring was damaged. Since the filigree was very intricate, I didn't want to risk having to repair it and so the ring and I parted company. Now, of course there's this emptiness where the ring should have been and I find myself obsessively browsing eBay, Etsy and Ruby Lane in search of a substitute.
Unfortunately, my taste never agrees with my budget and all the rings I REALLY want, I can only dream of.

On a separate note, I was pleased and a little disturbed to find that my kids are little antiques enthusiasts. Instead of being bored and whining like I expected them to, they were actually fascinated with all the cool junk treasures. When we were back, I asked my daughter what she liked the most about our trip. Her response was "The Amish, the Toy Train museum and the Antiques".  So there, I've created a mini me.

And now for some visuals. Here's what I'm currently drooling over.

Antique Art Deco Platinum Ring

1920's Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Art Deco Marquise Ruby and Diamond Ring

Art Deco Diamond Filigree Ring

1920's Euro Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Ring

European Diamond Platinum Ring

Old Mine Diamond 18K Filigree Ring

1920's Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Ring

Antique Platinum Diamond Ring

This one's the queen of all rings. The beauty and the price tag takes my breath away.

The Roaring 20's

This has been a busy, busy week. Being totally swamped with Photoshop work, I didn't even have time to post about Monday's Anthropologie sale, which I'm sure you all know was a juicy one. There's still no end in sight to my retouching, but I just wanted to post some more pictures from the Jazz Age Lawn Party, as promised. 

How I wish this event happened more often than just once a year. It gives people like me a chance to live out their 20's fantasies. 

It was fun to observe couples really enjoying themselves on the dance floor.

Some were amazingly good at doing the Charleston.

Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra

Renowned Pianist Peter Mintun.

I always get a kick out of photographing other photographers in action.

This one was sporting a Rolleiflex twin lens reflex camera, which uses 

medium format film. In our digital age, I have a lot of respect for 

photographers who still stick to good old film.

How it's done.

Jazz Age Lawn Party 2012

I had the best time at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island today! And to think, I almost did not end up going. If it wasn't for my surprisingly lucky break in winning a VIP pass from Veuve Ambal, I might have ended up upstate this weekend. Since I never win anything (and not for lack of trying), I figured this must be fate and I better make good use of my free pass. 
Now that I'm back, I don't know how I could have even considered missing this event. The parade of all the amazing costumes was a total feast for the eyes and the jazz music, played by Dreamland Orchestra, is still ringing in my ears. I took a million pictures and will try to put them up on the blog in the coming week. In the mean time, here's a little teaser.