how to get vintage style

start with a vintage purse, of course!

i have collected vintage bags since i was knee-high to my grandmother, but recently felt the need to update and expand my collection, much to the chagrin of my closet! it all started on etsy when i purchased a woven chrome oval-shaped number with a lucite handle...then it escalated to ebay:

seven bags later, i felt complete!

some were wicker...some were metallic chrome...others were wicker and metallics...many had lucite handles.

then i saw this one:

its italian!

yes: a neon yellow plastic beaded vintage purse from the 60's could not be more perfect!

irony is, cherie has a coordinating red and white one:

of course she does!

dolce!