What to wear dilemma? Don't be “tardy for the party” or worse, discover you've got a long lost twin.

With so many winter formals occurring over the course of the holiday season, you are bound to suffer a “snow-ball” meltdown if you limit your wardrobe to the traditional retail outlets. Spending hours in the mega mall to obtain the seasonal must-have won’t guarantee that you will avoid showing up to the party of the year with a look that is identical to three other women in the room. Oh what to do? A solution is as close as friends, family, the local vintage store or your own attic.

This New Year’s Eve shake things up with a heavy dose of Glamma, Glamma, Glamma by scooping up all that glitters like jewelry with crystals and garmets made with lame. Items pictured are available at appleshaberdashery.com

Honey It's Cold Outside

Fur easily falls into my category of re-purpose for the good of the planet since it stands in opposition to our society’s “throw away” mentality. I'm a collector and I’m thrifty by nature which is why I see vintage fur as a means to avoiding the stigmas attached to contemporary fur fashions. For all you animal lovers who can’t help but to be attracted to the sumptuousness of a sexy mink, here’s your “get out of jail” pass…a vintage fur worn is an animal saved.

Still a bit squeamish about sporting what looks like your neighbor’s pet? Toss it over a chair or your couch in place of an ordinary blanket throw. Tah-dah! You’ve got an instant Hollywood decor.
Believe me, if it’s beautiful I'll find a purpose for it.