{"id":1585,"date":"2018-03-01T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T14:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1585"},"modified":"2018-03-13T11:02:23","modified_gmt":"2018-03-13T15:02:23","slug":"vintage-meets-modern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1585","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Meets Modern"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perfecting Your Vintage Collection<\/em><\/h1>\n

By Nichole A. Cavallaro<\/a> | Photography by Susan Brown &\u00a0<\/em>Nichole A. Cavallaro<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s beach-combing for polished glass or shells, discovering a collectible online or finding a graphic T-shirt from a thrift store, I love the thrill of curating a collection. It feeds my hobby of collecting vintage clothing, jewelry and kitchenware.<\/p>\n

It has a pleasant energy to me, a combination of curiosity and nostalgia. I wasn\u2019t born in the decades of what is now considered \u201cvintage,\u201d but my parents were. It\u2019s a fond memory of my mom\u2019s style, combined with my curiosity of something before my time.<\/p>\n

As a child, I\u2019d play dress up with my best friend. Her attic was filled with trunks and racks of vintage finds her mom had collected. I continued my own search for vintage and antique items. The hobby continued well into college and graduate school, and even through to today.<\/p>\n

When I\u2019m looking for clothing or accessories, here are some things I consider:<\/p>\n

1. Do some research. <\/em>
\nA simple search on vintage styles gives me an idea of the look I want to achieve. For instance, what kind of vintage am I fan of? \u201950s or \u201970s? If I can\u2019t locate something specific, I find something easily comparable.<\/p>\n

2. Quality and Character. <\/em>
\nWhen I\u2019m debating whether or not to purchase a find, I weigh the amount of investment I\u2019m willing to put into it.
\nWhether it\u2019s a true piece from the decade \u2014 not a reproduction \u2014 is a determining factor for me. Even if it\u2019s a slightly worn T-shirt or Levi\u2019s from the \u201970s with some holes, those imperfections can add an authentic feel, unless the holes are under the arms or enormous. That\u2019s a bit much. The good news is vintage is common nowadays, so it\u2019s pretty easy to score something.<\/p>\n

3. The stones.<\/em>
\nNo, not the awesome rock group. Materials frequently used in vintage jewelry include glass, shell, wood, lucite, celluloid, enamel, bakelite, imitation pearls and stones, tiger\u2019s eye and opals.<\/p>\n

4. Mix and Match.<\/em>
\nI always mix inexpensive with expensive. I\u2019m all about balance! I certainly wouldn\u2019t wear an outfit comprised of all vintage finds. But, at the very least, one single vintage accessory can elevate the most basic look.
\nA graphic T-shirt under a cardigan is my favorite combo, and I might even layer on vintage necklaces.
\nWhen I want to wear something different, it\u2019s a pleated, velvet midiskirt paired with a cotton gray top. The skirt reminds me of a crushed velvet couch from the \u201970s a college roommate of mine had, thanks to her parents. The pastel pink baubles in the statement necklace make me think of pastel appliances popular in the \u201950s \u2014 although I think I\u2019d run for the hills if my washer and dryer were pink.
\nFor the more casual, weekend feel, I\u2019m a sucker for graphic T-shirts and high-waisted denim \u2014 aka mom-jeans \u2014 or even just regular skinny or boyfriend-fit jeans, rolled at the ankles.<\/p>\n

I believe how we express ourselves with what we wear, how we live and what we own can really define our personality and interests. Whatever you collect and incorporate into your style, it should be something that brings you happiness and makes you proud! SWM<\/em><\/p>\n

Nichole A. Cavallaro is a Syracuse-based fashion blogger. Read more of her work at eneverythingnice.blogspot.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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