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Wearing a vintage or vintage inspired look is all about showing your individual style, but here are a few quick tips and must-have pieces to get the vintage look just right! Then click the slideshow to see some of our fave vintage and vintage-inspired pieces!

Get The Era Right – Think of style details from the 1920’s to 1970’s. That neon spandex with the exaggerated shoulders? Very 80’s, but not so vintage. Look for muted tones, knee-grazing lengths and soft cotton fabrics. Lace detailing and filigree designs are also the epitome of vintage style.

The Dress/ Skirt – Styles can vary greatly, but a few key details give this piece a decidedly vintage vibe. Look for lace or lace detailing, soft floral patterns and a cotton fabric. Covered buttons and a knee length hem or high-waist cut add to the vintage appeal. Pair with a worn leather belt or knit knee-highs!

The Vintage Shoe – Whether it’s a heel or a flat, a good vintage shoe is usually make of quality leather. A neutral and versatile color like brown, black or cream are safe bets, while red and deep violets are also a good way to show vintage style. An oxford or mary-jane design, laces and grommet details add to the vintage look. For heels, look for something no more than 3 inches high and with a chunkier heel!

Keeping Warm – Good vintage outerwear can range anything from a classic wool coat to a structured blazer style. Look for timeless cuts and silhouettes that will still be in style for years to come. A knee length trench is extremely luxe, while a hem height that hits at the hips is perfect for any style! Opt for black, cream or neutral tones, or if you’re looking to pack a punch, try a saturated jewel tone!

Vintage Add-Ons – Worn leather satchels and hobos make the perfect vintage bag! Knee socks, braided belts, leather driving gloves and panama hats also make great style points. And a silk scarf is every vintage loving gals’ best friend! Use it as a head wrap, a hair ribbon, or tie it loosely around your neck for instant vintage cred!

Accessorize It – Vintage and vintage inspired jewelry is distinct. Look for tarnished brass, ornate details, creamy stones like opal, jade and ivory-like pieces, as well as fun animal shapes like cats, owls and other birds. Victorian style cameo brooches and strings of pearls are always a great vintage choice!

You could just as easily imagine the cast of Mad Men wearing them as you could imagine yourself wearing them into the perfect little romantic restaurant on a special date night.

Check out more by clicking over to our friends at Couture in the City!

‘Brows say so much about who you are without even uttering a word,’ says DeeDee Marcelli, celebrity makeup artist to the Chella Skin Care brand.

With this in mind, Marcelli created brow stencils in the four shapes that women most gravitate toward – and as inspired by Old Hollywood glamour icons who vaulted into the public conscience the importance of a neatly groomed brow.

You may find your own shape among this grouping, or perhaps a template that inspires you!

Alluring – ‘This brow draws you in. Beautifully sculpted, well proportioned and perfect in every way. This template reminds me of the Sophia Loren look – a bit exotic and a bit mysterious,’ says Marcelli. The fullness of this brow would be nicely balanced by an equally sexy nude or soft pink lipcolor.

Sassy – ‘To me, this brow shape is reminiscent of Jane Russell; a brow that is thicker in front with a short tail and says, Look at me, I’m unique, not shy, a little edgy and a little outrageous!’ says Marcelli. Sassy brows add a lot of personality to the face, and can be a great complement to bangs.

Read about more eyebrow shapes and what they say about you! Just click over to our friends at Stylelist!

Big name design houses like Miu Miu and Christian Louboutin have created similar embellished styles, inspiring us to dig through our old crafts drawer and get our bedazzle on!

Here’s what you’ll need

– Rhinestones (color of your choice – Classic clear looks great with everything, black gems look spectacular against white, black or dark hues or opt for a fun color for a truly unique look!)
– E-6000 industrial strength adhesive
– a pencil
– 2 sheets of newspaper
– Your favorite pair of oxfords (we’re adding the pizazz back to an old pair of jazz shoes!)

Step 1 – Crumple the newspaper into two small balls and stuff your shoes.

Step 2 – Using your pencil, mark a dotted pattern where you will glue the crystals.

Step 3 – Add a thin line or small dot of glue and carefully place rhinestones to marked spots

Step 4 – Repeat this step until your oxford shoes are covered in the desired design!

The Madewell Griffith Pony Minibag is the perfect find! A sit-on-your-hip style, this petite bag comes in luxe, inky black pony hair! Fashioned with a long, antiqued brass chain strap, it has a modern meets vintage look.

Perfect to wear dressed up or down, you’ll take this mini bag , during a shopping day with your besties and then on your next dinner date!

Where to Buy – Madewell

Price – $150.00

Who – Melimeli was the first to add the ‘Madewell Griffith Pony Minibag’ to the Hive.