*HOW TO WEAR VINTAGE* Guide: “Triangular Collar” Scarf

My second entry in the  *HOW TO WEAR VINTAGE* Guide will also use a large square scarf to make a triangular collar.

 

 

  1.   Fold a large SQUARE scarf (like above) in half .

2.  Take hold of opposite corners and gently pull. Then fold it once more so that one side is straight, and the other   has two angles.

  3.  Lay the scarf with the straight side on your shoulders and tie the ends.

  4.   The knot can be placed either in front, on one shoulder or at the back.

Variation 1:  Combine with a unique choker.

Variation 2:  Combine with a vintage chunky bangle.

* Vintage scarf by Jaeger, 100% silk, Made in Italy, hand rolled hem. See listing at FauxBrits*Bits .

* Vintage heart collar & handmade agate necklace  can be  found at FauxBrits*Bits

*Vintage chunky plastic bangle from kandisnaks.etsy.com

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All Tied Up?…*How To Wear Vintage* Guide Tie a Scarf!

Recently I have been digging out all my vintage scarves to wear! After researching and using some of my own creative vibes, I have found some ways to wear these remarkable accessories with everyday appeal! My first entry in the  *HOW TO WEAR VINTAGE* Guide will use a large square scarf to make a triangular drape.

Triangle Scarf

Large Square Vintage Scarf

1. Fold a SQUARE scarf in half to form a triangle.
2. Place around your neck with corner ties in the back.
3. Drape scarf in front.
4. Bring corner ties to front and make a knot.
5. Variation 1:  Tie knot under the triangle drape. 
6. Variation 2:  Make a “Hood Collar” by tucking  triangle over knot. Arrange fold to suit.      

*Vintage scarf by Clifford Bond of London, 100% silk, Made in China, hand printed design, hand rolled hem. See listing at FauxBrits*Bits* .

#3- Front Triangle DrapeFauxBrits#4- Tie Knot in Front

#5 - Knot under Triangle

#6 - Hood Collar

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Chocka*Block of Vintage Aquamarine

How do you describe CHOCKA BLOCK? Take one half of a vintage filigree 1920’s belt buckle, attach double strands of beading *bits*with a sterling silver “S” clasp. Then apply tons of wire wrapped dangling baubles to the focal filigree pendant. VOILA! My March aquamarine CHOCKA BLOCK is complete! Take a look at my etsy shop, FauxBrits*Bits, for details.

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“Snow*boat” to the UK?

As usual, I have neglected my Blog*ness to concentrate on being creative. So bear with me, and hopefully, I can stay on track. And with the UK weather forecast for this week*end, we may be looking at some really wild weather at the beginning of next week! Look out, UK! Snow from Russia is on its way!

Where has all the Snow gone?

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Vintage HandBag Maker: Fine Arts Bag Company, Inc. (FABCO)

Tapestry Eveing Bag from FABCO

Click here for details. Available at my etsy shop at http://fauxbrit13.etsy.com

Fine Arts Bag Company, Inc. 

17 West 33rd Steet, New York

Member of National Authority of Ladies Handbag Industry

The purpose of this Manufacturing Group was to help maintain American leadership and style in the Handbag Industry thus achieving better sales results.

FABCO designed handbags for evening and daytime wear mainly during the 1940 is -1950’s. At the time, their designs were innovative and pushed boundaries. They used various fabric types with superb detailing like plastic shell frames and broadcloth studded with varying shapes and sized nail heads. Interesting and intricate details were a trademark of this company. Much of the workmanship was completed by hand for a better presentation and lasting ability. *

*Informative website for Vintage Handbags and accessories: Bag Lady Emporium at http://www.bagladyemporium.com/

 

 

 

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“SALE ON” to my etsy shop

Lots of items can be grabbed for a bargain (up to 50% off original price). PLUS new arrivals everyday. Visit FAUXBRIT [vintage & handmade] *BITS* at www.fauxbrit13.etsy.com.

As for now, need to jump on my bike (GO GREEN) and head for my CHAIR AEROBIC certification class. Love the people…we all have nicknames…and since I am the ONLY AMERICAN. I am Ms. Hollywood and my East Asian (Indian) friend is:Ms Bollywood!!! Yeah!

Hope to C-YA at *BITS*!

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*BITS* of vintage designer *INFO*: BEAU STERLING JEWELRY

cocker spaniel figural pin, c.1950

Company name: BEAU STERLING (BEAUCRAFT)

 

The creative company responsible for saturating the jewelry market with BEAU STERLING pieces was BEAUCRAFT Inc. This American jewellery manufacturing company was located in Providence, Rhode Island and was in operation from 1947 until September 2004.

Popular items: sterling charms & figural pins*

My first significant piece of jewellery was a sterling charm bracelet loaded with tons of sterling silver charms marking every family vacation & important event. During the 1960’s and early 1970’s, charm bracelets were still popular. Fans of this bracelet did NOT follow the “Less is More” rule. Conversely, the main objective of this bracelet was “CHARM OVERLOAD”. I followed this objective to the extreme by double filling every link. “BEAU STERLING” was the mark on the majority of my sterling charms. My local independent jewelry store or the larger department store 25 miles away always kept a wide range of “BEAU STERLING” charms in stock. I could usually find “BEAU” charms at boutiques and souvenir shops when on a family vacation.

“BEAU” charms were widely perceived as THE BEST charm available. The quality of the workmanship and materials combined with a reasonable price made “Beau Sterling” extremely desirable in past decades as well as in the present.”

*BEAU STERLING figural dog pin, Cocker Spaniel. c.1950’s Available at my etsy shop , FAUXBRIT [vintage handmade]*BITS*

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Grab a Chair, and Let’s Get Serious

Pull Up a Chair, and Let’s Get Serious …

[fauxbrit voluntarily converts to *Chair Aerobic*ism*] 

Approaching the “Vintage 50” milestone can be a daunting thought especially if one does not have access to Madonna-like “doctors” & fitness gurus to keep us “young”. I keep reminding myself (millions of times) that my Vintage 50 mark is getting closer. Therefore, I decided to modify my long and intense exercise regime to a gentler, more efficient approach with equal effectiveness. Then when the opportunity to be trained and certified as a “Chair Based Movement and Exercise to Older Adults” Instructor, part of my exercise re-structuring had begun. However, would this new path also serve other subliminal purposes?

THINKING TO MYSELF: Hmm…delving into this new adventure has the potential to serve as a creative energy outlet as I earn more “vin*tage*ness points”. All of those years of participating with so (or too) many sports, dance, cheerleading and teaching aerobics/boot camp in addition to my background in education might come in handy. Nevertheless, this time, I will have more experience, empathy and patience (a big advantage for having a bit of vin*tage*ness). Living the dreaded nursing home experience with two of my biggest influential heroes, Granddaddy & Mama Dora Conner ( as well as other favourite family members), dramatically changed my perspective on vintage living. Moreover, if I can reach out to others living a “nursing home vegetative life” to bring more positive energy and happiness then I can truly believe that giving is better than getting.

You know one day thatextremely vin*tage person will be me. Hopefully I will know the chair aerobics routines already!

 

1, 2, 3, 4…Looking Good…5, 6, 7, 8!

 

 

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Hello world! Let the Vin*tage*ness begin!

I have grown up with “vintage” as a middle name. So this blog begins my blah blahs on all things vintage…even me!

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