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I’m not sure if this bag was created in the ‘60s or ‘70s but I loved the print and price, under $5, so I bought it. While it used to hold makeup, now it’s housing the index card files for the book I’m currently writing, I Love Your Look: Real Style for Real Women.

I don’t remember the time I wasn’t in love with Chanel‘s Two-tone ballet flats, but after buying and wearing a pair of extremely inexpensive, knock offs from Ross Dress For Less I knew I wanted to upgrade to a higher class of knock offs (under $100 but still leather) or a used pair of good ones from Depop or another vintage clothing source and put it on my Wish List.

Here’s a few facts about the shoe:

1. Premier Date: Karl Lagerfeld premiered them in 1984.
2. Inspiration: “Chanel’s two-tone slingback pumps created in 1957. Influenced by her love of ballet, particularly the Ballets Russe.
3. Characteristics: “Comfort, elegance, and versatility”
4. Wish List: Quince “ Italian leather cap toe ballet flat, $79.90”; Anne Klein cap toe women’s Luci ballet flats, Macy’s, $53.72; Loft soft cap, toe ballet flats, black and white, $34.99; J. Crew women’s ballet flats with cab toe, $69.50; Amazon Modatope ballet flats, $49.99.

When facing a busy day, try dressing formally on top and informally on the bottom.

Even though I’m not the best sewer in the world I’m going to try to get back into sewing regardless by first making some pillows for the students I work with through an LAUSD elementary school, then I plan to finish a tote bag and shorts I started to make in the last sewing class I took-Sewing Bootcamp-at SMC. I’m pretty inspired to try again, and succeed this time, because I’m not pressured by a grade, demanding teacher, major, etc. I only have to please myself.

Short gloves have been a functional and “versatile accessory” for years. During the 18th and 19th centuries gloves became linked with social status and etiquette. They were also a “staple accessory” throughout the Victorian era. Today they are utilized as a “niche” fashion item and are still an elegant touch for cocktail party fare.

A scarf clip is a decorative fastener, similar to a brooch, used to keep scarves neat and tidy. They come in various designs.