Style Me Vintage Accessories

Have you ever wanted to introduce vintage into your wardrobe, but felt unsure where to start? Vintage styles have never been more popular, with everyone from major stars to teens on the street looking to indulge in retro glamour. Whether you are looking to completely overhaul your look, go for complete vintage glam, or just introduce a few key vintage pieces into your day-to-day wardrobe, this book shows you how. Packed with tips on how to find unique, one-off items that fit your budget, that will look fabulous and also retain their value, Style Me Vintage: Clothes also teaches you what to look for, when to part with your cash, and what to avoid. Learn how to determine which era suits your shape and how to build a retro look from the base up. You’ll also find tips on how to make retro styles work with modern accessories. Filled with fun, detailed photographs showing classic looks from the 1920s to the 1980s, this is essential reading for every girl who likes to dress up.

Accessories – the cherry on the cake for those seeking to finish off their vintage look to perfection. From hats and jewellery to bags and shoes, this essential addition to the popular Style Me Vintage series is fully dedicated to sourcing and wearing accessories from a range of periods. Vintage accessory is a fast-growing market and it is now easy for anyone to collect and wear period treasures. While there are many great finds to be made it’s also an area where it’s easy to go wrong. But don’t worry, here to help you through the minefield are vintage experts and fashionistas Naomi Thompson and Liz Tregenza. With extensive knowledge and enthusiasm they offer invaluable advice on how to correctly identify, source and wear vintage jewellery, sunglasses, hats, gloves, scarves, bags, shoes and more. Whether you are striving for an authentic 1920s style, a 1980s look or anything in between – it’s the accessories and smaller details that help create that polished vintage look. But it’s not necessarily all about recreating the look of a certain era – Naomi and Liz will show you how endlessly wearable vintage accessories can be, and how to become a savvy and knowledgeable collector. With advice from top experts such as Claire Goldsmith (Oliver Goldsmith) and Katherine Higgins (BBC TV vintage expert, broadcaster and author) as well as informative and inspirational photography and no-nonsense tips, this is every vintage fan’s must-have guide.

In a melding of the fun style of the 'Style Me Vintage' series with a traditional cookery book, Style Me Vintage: Tea Parties is a vintage and thematic take on a traditional afternoon tea book. The current trend for retro styled events and afternoon tea parties is as much about styling as it is about food and drink and this book will show you just how to achieve your own perfect event. Split into themed tea parties, it will show how to create your tea party: dress your table, decorate your room, do your invitations, costume suggestions, and offer key recipes for food and drink within each theme. Themes include: a Victorian Tea Party (lace aplenty and dainty cakes), an Edwardian Breakfast (country house pastries and breakfast cocktails), a 1920's Speakeasy (cocktails in tea cups and recipes for jazz babies), a 1930's Cocktail Party (silk, tweed, champagne with elegance), a 1940's Picnic (fiery ginger beer anyone?), a 1950's Street Party (bunting and finger food). With advice on scaling up into a tea party for many – or down to an intimate tea for two, you can't go wrong.

Chic on a Shoestring is your entrée into the world of high fashion that will inspire you to create your own covetable clothes and accessories. Learn to transform ornate trims and vintage buttons into spectacular brooches, craft a favorite silk scarf into a chic top, or rework flea market shoes into fashionable showstoppers. With more than 40 unique and stylish ideas—including quick and easy no-sew projects—Chic on a Shoestring will inspire first-time and experienced crafters alike.

Looking for a great way to add character, class and individuality to your wardrobe, without breaking the bank on a whole new outfit? Look no further than vintage accessories to take the outfits from functional to historically fabulous! With retro and vintage being all the rage, every great wardrobe can always use vintage accessories, even if it's just a few timeless pieces. Vintage Fashion Accessories is your guide to making the most of vintage accessories and showing off your fashion and collecting sense in what you wear. You may be surprised at how a $12 hat from the 1960s, $6 pair of vintage gloves and a $15 patent leather-look handbag can make your ensemble look like a million bucks, but with Vintage Fashion Accessories in hand it will quickly begin to make sense. In this beautifully illustrated book you'll discover more than 1,000 color photos of hats, handbags, jewelry, shoes, compacts, scarves, hankies, belts and more. Plus there's a chapter on accessories for the debonair gentleman. This fun and stylish gateway of retro fashion also features: • History of fashion and accessories and current values • Tips on the joy of collecting and fun of the hunt • The best places to shop for first-rate items Fashionista or collector you'll discover helpful and historical details about vintage accessories that you can use to punch up your wardrobe and stand out from the crowd.

Presents instructions, using only basic sewing skills, for bags, hats, scarves, and jewelry that are inspired by the fashions of the 1920s to the 1960s.

Vintage styles have never been more popular, with everyone from Madonna and Scarlett Johansson to Dita Von Teese indulging in retro glamour. Whether you want to style your hair for a special party or event, a night out, or just for fun, this must-have book has all you’ll need to recreate the decadence and fun of vintage styles. Filled with step-by-step instructions, tips and techniques, and detailed photographs for hairstyles from the 1930s to the 1960s, Style Me Vintage provides everything you’ll need to create authentic ‘do’s – whether you want to look like Rita Hayworth, Veronica Lake or Brigitte Bardot.

Originally published: London: Pavilion Books, 2013.