Inspiration - Embellished Collars

For some time, I've had an embellished collar shirt and a detachable collar on my DIY list.  I created this beauty and this one a while ago, they were simple cuts with no embellishment.  I still wear them often. I love all of the creative collars I've been seeing and I am dying to put my own twist on some collars of my own.

So many creative options and great ways to style this fun addition.  I can't wait to create a few for myself.  Studs, pearls, crystals, sequins, metallics, fur and even hardware, the possibilities are endless.  If DIY isn't your thing, you can grad a fun collar from your favorite online retailer.  Here are a few of my favorites.

Marni south sea pearl necklace / ASOS stud collar / ASOS sequin collar necklace / Karl Lagerfeld collar necklace / 3.1 Phillip Lim / Karl Lagerfeld / AKIRA Black Label Brown Faux Fur Collar in Leopard / AKIRA Detachable Collar in Black / Bugle Bead Diamond Shirt Collar / Faux Pony Leather Collar

It's so hard to pick a favorite but if I had to choose, I'd go for the studded collar from ASOS and the Faux Pony collar from Top Shop. 

I know I'll be making a few of these very soon. Stay tuned.

Easy Vintage

Inspired by my new shoes and the fedora I wore much of the week during my vacation, I created this modern vintage look. It's easy for anyone to create. You can use any vintage look or floral dress. Then just add some masculine touches, oxfords, a fedora, and a men's look watch. Top it off with some pearls or a long necklace, like the Opera Pearl Necklace from JewelMint.

The oxfords I got on vacation, have recently been reduced to $76 on the Bass website.  These are the Bass Loves Rachel Antonoff Odette oxford in cream.

The bodice on the dress I found on asos.com is fantastic. The print is very vintage. This dress is available in plus sizes but they also have some great options in other sizes. I've also found some adorable floral print dresses at Old Navy.

The fedora from Hot Topic is only $9.98! The classic Timex was found on Amazon.com for just $25.

Other than being a quick, easy outfit, the beauty of this look is that it's also modern and doesn't look like a costume. Do you love vintage? What's your favorite look?

Easy Vintage by Real Girl Runway featuring empire waist dresses