How To Dress Vintage Modern
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How To Dress Vintage Modern

Vintage modern

Vintage Modern. Sometimes I just have to laugh when I think about my style.  I really love clean modern lines and my daily wardrobe is very streamlined. That being said, I definitely have a soft spot for all things vintage.  The shapes, the cuts, the fabrics I’m all over that.  So instead of dressing head to toe in any one style, I like to mix it up a little. Maybe I’ll wear a contemporary outfit with some vintage jewelry, or a vintage purse. Or maybe I’ll pair a 50’s style dress with modern heels. It’s this vintage modern type of combination that I love best.

vintage modern

I was originally looking for vintage purses and I found a lovely one, made in England. It’s in great condition and has a beautifully structured shape. Then my eyes spied this amazing silver lipstick tube.  Not only is it pretty, but it’s functional and  a piece of jewelry all rolled in to one.  Once I got it home I cleaned it thoroughly. Old lipstick is not easy to remove and it was a bit of a mess. Luckily the tube is silver and it was able to withstand a very thorough soaking and disinfecting.

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Finding the perfect lipstick to fit my new gem was a bit of a challenge as well.  Most lipsticks are just too big. The one currently in there is a really pretty red that I purchased at the drugstore to see how easy it would be to trim down. I was very happy to see that it wasn’t too hard to work with. Now that I’ve found French Touch in a lovely coral from Lancome, I know they will make the perfect match.

 

Here are some other vintage inspired pieces for your very own vintage modern look!

 

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80 Comments

  1. Absolutely love all of it…beautiful!

    1. Thank you!
      xo

  2. Beautiful vintage pieces! I love your lipstick tube! The detail on the cover is beautiful and the shade of coral is fantastic. Great treasures you pick up. Love the structure of your purse too!
    xo, Jackie
    http://www.stylemydreams.wordpress.com

    1. Thank you! I’m really loving that coral lipstick and I can’t wait to put it in the silver holder.
      xo

  3. How pretty is that! I am always looking for vintage silver pieces…and that lipstick color is gorgeous!

    http://jezzdallasmakeup.blogspot.com/

    1. Oh thank you! That case was such a random find but I really love it!
      xo

  4. I love to see what people buy that is vintage! Great finds! 😀

    1. Oh thank you so much! I love to see other people’s finds too.
      xo

  5. I love these vintage pieces….. amazing!!!!!
    Have a great day Caroline!!!

  6. Boho vintage chic! Love it! xxx

    http://www.stylentonic.com

  7. Love the vintage lipsticks, the coral colour is lovely!

    Natalie x

  8. Oh love this!

    1. Thanks!
      xo

  9. Liking the new lipstick tube! I love vintage and dont know what I would do without it. Back in the day I could never find dresses with the right length and shape and shopping on the High St. was so frustrating but vintage made me appreciate my figure a whole lot more. I still love high st for stuff like shoes, maxi skirts etc- but when I want that killer dress, jewelry, bag, belt…its Vintage all the way!

    1. Agreed!!! I also love how the quality seems so much better. That little tube has been around for ages as has the bag and they are both in great condition!
      xo

  10. Jane {torontoshopoholic}

    I love mixing vintage into my wardrobe. That lipstick tube is gorgeous. Even if it just sat on my dresser it is a great find!

    1. Ha! It was on my dresser for months until I figured out how to put a lipstick in it!
      xo

  11. borsadimarypoppins

    beautiful my dear!!:)
    http://www.borsadimarypoppins.com

    1. Thank you!
      xo

  12. Piera Anastasia

    I super love these pieces 🙂

    More feminine than our make up 🙂

    Have a lovely day

    xoxo

    Piera Anastasia

    1. Oh thank you! Yes I agree they are very feminine.
      xo

  13. LOVE vintage pieces! I wear a lot of vintage clothing. LOVE LOVE the bag. Stunnning

    http://www.fashion-a-holic.com

    1. Oh thank you! I love it too, it’s so elegant.
      xo

  14. What beautiful pieces.

    Kate x
    Kate at Home

    1. Thanks!
      xo

  15. beautiful shots

    Thankfifi
    p.s. thanks so much for your sweet comment on my post.x

    1. Oh my pleasure and thank you!
      xo

  16. Nicolene Richards

    Those are indeed very pretty containers, love the lipstick holder. Sure if they made them that way today, and allowed us to only by refills, the world could become a better place with a lot less litter!
    Nice post !
    FF

    P.S Thanks for your kind comments on my blog!

    1. It would be beautiful if we all carried holders like this, so much more elegant!
      xo

  17. What? Is that a lipstick? Amazing!
    Nameless Fashion Blog
    Nameless Fashion Blog Facebook page
    PS. New post on my blog, what do u think of my new Oasap beach dress ?

    1. Ha! Yes it is!
      xo

  18. miss Margaret Cruzemark

    These silver vintage jewels are just my thing. I love them.
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

    1. Thanks, so do I!
      xo

  19. What a great find!! You are so creative!

    1. Oh thank you so much!
      xo

  20. Love the coral lipstick!
    Come back soon to visit me on Cosa Mi Metto???

    1. It’s a really beautiful shade.
      xo

  21. Amanda {Prim&Propah} (@PrimandPropah)

    I Soooooo love everything vintage! I am with you on that one 😉

    1. Yay! Me too.
      xo

  22. I love how you sort of did a DIY to turn the vintage lipstick tube into one that you can use for every day use. I would of never thought to buy a vintage tube and put in new lipstick! <3

    xoxo -B ♡ http://msberrystylish.blogspot.com/

    1. Thanks! I know it took 3 days to get rid of that old lipstick. We finally had to use paint remover….
      xo

  23. Hope Howland (@HHDesigns)

    Such beautiful vintage finds!
    Hope
    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

    1. Thank you!
      xo

  24. Love it! Makes me want to decorate my vanity with beautiful vintage finds.

    1. Oh now I want to as well! Ha!
      xo

  25. So romantic! Lancôme amazing lipstick and such a cute vintage item in perfect harmony. By the way, I feel the same about mixing modern style and vintage, I do the same in my house as well. Love
    xoxo
    Coco et La vie en rose
    Coco et La vie en rose on Bloglovin
    Coco et La vie en rose on Facebook

    1. I never thought about it being romantic, thank you so much!
      xo

  26. Hey, i love your blog and your pictures!
    Great find and I Like the lipstick tube

    xx Nidda
    http://endlessbeauty9.blogspot.de/

    1. Thanks so much I appreciate that!
      xo

  27. Beautiful vintage set. So refreshingly gorgeous. Oooh that coral lipstick is a beauty. I agree with mixing up your style. Totally cool to play with fashion. Very nice post.

    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

    1. Thank you! I really appreciate this!
      xo

  28. lovely pics <3 amazing bag!
    happy august!
    check out my July favorites: http://www.fashionglow.ro/?p=3356
    XOXO,Khloe

    1. Thank you so much!
      xo

  29. I love pairing vintage with something modern. The lipstick tube is a great find.
    -xoxo- Natasha

    1. I think that’s the best mix. A little bit of old and little bit of new!
      xo

  30. Vintage is awesome – for cool vintage-inspired jewelry I recommend checking out http://www.camillek.com!

    http://www.mressentialist.com

    1. Oh, thanks so much for the tip!
      xo

  31. Jenifer Balatico

    Well the what more can I say, awesome picks and on a readers point of view – I really adore your style 🙂

    Hugs and kisses from ♥ missJHENZ

  32. Morning Caroline… a big kiss from Italy just for you!!!!
    ^_^

  33. Pakize @Madame Keke

    Oh I love vintage pieces too and actually have quite a bit silver boxes that my mom gave me 🙂 They always look timeless!

    xoxo Pakize

  34. I love vintage stuff too.its how lucky u are in finding the right stuff.
    Thanks so much for ur comment on my blog !
    ✿thefashionflite
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    1. My pleasure and thank you!
      xo

  35. It’s good to mix it up a little with a contemporary outfit and maybe a a vintage piece of jewellery. Your bag is gorgeous.
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/

  36. Sarah Maria Klitgaard

    This is very cute, I love when people combine old and new in their style!

    1. Me too, thanks!
      xo

  37. Love this lipstick colour
    Kisses
    Aga
    http://www.agasuitcase.com

  38. I LOVE THAT LIPSTICK TUBE! Absolutely gorgeous! Such a find! I’m heading to an antiques faire this weekend and after seeing your post, now I’m super excited – I hope I can find some lovely goodies like these!

  39. All lipstick should come just like this! Now I want vintage accessories, too!

    : signe
    : the daily savant :
    : the daily savant : Blog Lovin

    1. Agreed! How great would that be!
      xo

  40. Adoro o estilo vintage! Adorava ter esses batons =)

  41. Elizabeth Mckinnon

    Love everything…. Great post.. Coocoo4coco.blogspot.com

  42. wauw everything is so pretty! Love it <3
    I didn't know your blog so I'm going to follow immediately (:

    1. Thank you so much!
      xo

  43. Jamie "ChatterBlossom"

    This is SO cool!! That lipstick case is something that I wouldn’t have seen, let alone thought to actually make use of now, you mad genius! That is fantastic!
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

  44. Omg that lipstick case is gorgeous! I loved it:) Great choices:)

    1. Thanks so much!
      xo

  45. WOW

    I’m in love <3
    So beautiful!!!

    Love,
    Vanessa Ribeiro
    http://nessabyvanessaribeiro.blogspot.pt/

    1. Thanks!
      xo

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