Throughout the centuries earring design concentrated on fashion, not comfort. From the primitive stick-through-the-ear beginnings to those pinching screw-backs of the 20th century, women were at the mercy of the painful earring clip. In the 1940s, one woman, Judith McCann, set out to cha...
This is an update to a post originally published November 13, 2014
Iris Apfel, My Icon of Style
"I never had a fondness for gems or the extravagance
of Harry Winston or Van Cleef & Arpels.
I’ve always liked the more flamboyant, imaginative things.
I lusted after costume jewelry.
My hus...
You see them piled up at estate sales and garage sales, unloved and unwanted. But before you walk away take a good look. These little pieces of jewelry pack a big design punch for the money. These are vintage cluster bead earrings.
With seemingly an unlimited amount of variations, these...
Of Little Girls, Fathers and Birds Nests How long should you keep something that you never wear? Is it better to keep it, boxed up never to be seen again or to let it go to someone else who will wear and enjoy it? This is a question that has boggled many through the ages. This is a question about my...
Madge Named Top Vintage BlogA surprise was awaiting Madge in her Facebook notifications a few days ago and what a pleasant surprise it was. Madge was named to the 80 Best Vintage Blogs and Websites list by Feedspot. Sites were judged on Google reputation and search ranking; influence and popularity...
As you might imagine, as a writer on vintage style and owner of several vintage shops, Madge owns jewelry. A lot of jewelry. It’s a constant struggle to keep all her pieces organized. She’s tried hanging necklaces on hooks, and used desk organizers for earrings and bracelets but nothing has worked. ...
