All things vintage.

In the last week the buzz around twenties glamour and vintage inspired fashions have risen to an all time high, with the release of the highly anticipated movie adaption of the 1920’s novel The Great Gatsby by American author F.Scott Fitzgerald, which unravels a complex tale of love in post-war New York. Directed by Baz Luhrman, best known for his adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Moulin Rouge, the cast includes Leonardo Di Caprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan and Isla Fisher.

Carey Mulligan, who plays Gatsby’s love-interest Daisy Buchanan in the film, portrays the iconic “flapper” look of the twenties, teaming short-bobbed hair and straight dresses with striking jewels and strings of beads in all varieties. Twenties style was proudly inspired by the infamous Art Deco style creating jewellery that was even bigger and bolder than ever before. The 1920’s style exudes sophistication and glamour so it is no wonder it is still so desirable. For women, this look was all about indulging in sparkle, lace, sumptuous silks and generous amounts of jewellery, most commonly pearls.

Pearls were a must for any upper-class women in the 1920’s, with layered sting necklaces, embellished headbands and eye-catching bracelets all boasting the timeless feminine charm of the pearl. A classic bracelet is the perfect way to recreate the simply timeless style of twenties fashion. This silver cultured freshwater pearl bracelet complete with an elegantly vintage inspired clasp combines traditional sophistication with an added touch of sparkle, to subtly reflect that glamorous flapper girl edge.

Statement was also a must for any flapper girl and these ornate cubic zirconia earrings with vintage inspired triangular drops are perfect for adding some feminine charm to your evening look. If you’re looking to create the glamorous Gatsby look, why not team with an ever faithful LBD and a chic up do, for a classic twenties edge on a must have contemporary look. 

As well as timeless diamonds and pearls, vibrantly coloured precious stones are a must for creating show stopping twenties style. This striking diamond and sapphire cluster ring is perfect for making a vintage statement. With the deep and mystifying blues of the sapphire, this beautiful ring is perfect for boasting a dash of Daisy’s enviable poise and the perfect accompaniment to your favourite vintage inspired evening look. 

To accessorise your style with something that can take you from day to night, why not complete your look with a classic watch. This delicate vintage inspired watch from Limit with a sparkling crystal embellished bezel and a shimmering mother of pearl dial exudes 1920’s feminine glamour. Read more about Vintage watch trends here.

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Front Cover Style

This month we saw fashion’s leading glossy magazine take a youthful approach and launch an exciting publication aimed specifically for teens. Miss Vogue goes especially girly with model of the moment Cara Delevingne as the cover star for the inaugural issue. 

Cara looks pretty in pink, ditching her usual edgy style, wearing a pink sequined bralet, layered over a simple grey crop top. Her staple blonde hair and wide smile look suitably at home against the Summer inspired floral background and with layers of gold pendants draping over the grey tee it is the perfect finishing touch for an ultra feminine look. This simple style, is summer friendly and teamed with a playful skater skirt, ankle socks and a pair of your favourite plimsoll shoes, screams preppy chic and we’re lapping it up and adding these must have fashion items to our wish list for a look to rival even Cara’s sassy front cover ensemble. 

The shoot oozes preppy chic with an edge of fifties flavour, combining colour blocking with bold and bright floral prints. The delicate gold jewellery added to her front cover look definitely compliments this girly fifties style and last week here at HS HQ we were very excited to see one of the lockets from our exclusive Together range take centre stage. With ornate flower detailing swirling around a central diamond, this heart shaped locket looks great teamed with this extra girly style for a flashback of fifties glamour. This look can be easily achieved by layering up necklaces of different lengths and styles. Mix and match larger pendants with smaller ones for a contemporary twist on this fun and fashionable look. 

For a look that embraces the preppy trend this light pink and navy watch from Paul's Boutique has a retro edge with bold PB initials that are representative of the traditional American team spirit, which is at the fore front of this well known preppy style.

Pearls were a fashion favourite in the 1950’s with string pearl necklaces against collared shirts and pastel jumpers a must have accessory for any teenage girl. Pearls have catapulted back into the fashion world in the recent years and everything from cute pearl studs to elegant necklaces have been with teamed with contemporary edgy fashion for a twist on this timeless favourite. 

This 9ct gold string pearl necklace exudes tradition and vintage style, however teamed with a boyfriend tee and high waisted jeans, old meets new with a funky edge sure to compliment the 50’s feel perfectly. 

To create your very own front cover style, shop the latest jewellery trends at H.Samuel.