According to Amanda He, the gorgeous designer of Rocaille Jewellery, the name refers to “a whimsical, opulent and romantic artistic style that originated in 18th century Europe.”  Oh really? How fab! Fashion and art are one in the same and Amanda has created an artistic concept, that not only compliments your couture garb, but feeds your need for complete originality. Who wants to see someone else on the red carpet wearing the same “borrowed” necklace? Rocaille is comprised of two different collections, one of which is one of a kind! Not only that, but each reworked piece has a collectible signifcance and a story all its own.

Being the thrift-whores that we are, Fashion de arte HEARTS Amanda’s antique/heirloom statement pieces and we especially have the HAUTES for…

Boudica

This edgy necklace stars a bold Aries ram with large curled horns pendant by Celebrity NY (c 1970), hung from multiple gold and silver-tone vintage chains.  The ram pendant is an exquisitely crafted piece with fine facial and horn details.

Amalie

This dramatic bib necklace is opulent and edgy.  A heavy ornate choker (c 1950) is the frame of the necklace with multiple vintage chains layered below. A sparking rhinestone pendant c 1930 is featured in the center.

Agnes

This statement necklace is an array of faceted grey quartz and bold vintage embellishments – large silver tone chain interlaced with a gold tone woven chain and two Art Deco rhinestones necklaces, adorned with an ornamental flower earring c 1920.

In the words of Rachel Zoe…BA-NANAS! Ha.

Images and Descriptions via Rocaille

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♥♥♥ “Dear future lover, find me in Paris…” ♥♥♥

This print is for the romantic, hopeless, dreamer. Perfect gift for someone that knows that their soul-mate is out in the world waiting patiently to be found by you. Also nice for sisters, best-friends, our expats living abroad. It was made from an old vintage map of Paris.

Illustrations are by Muriel Blanc. Measures 5in wide and 7in tall and is printed on 100% cotton canvas photo paper! Get it!

♥ Kiss Kiss ♥

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Credits:

Creative Direction: Monica Barreneche Atelier. Illustration Carolina Amaya.   Photography: Monica Barreneche. Post Production: Jimena Delgado. Photo Assistant: David Rugeles. Fashion Direction: Juliana Alvarez. Hair & Makeup: Alex Ospina. Production: Infashion Magazine.  Model: Monica Hernandez

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So we were on twitter today (follow us @fashiondearte…shameless yet fabulous plug) and came across celebrity stylist, Annabel Tollman’s page. Not only is she vintage obsessed, but she has dressed the likes of Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway, and is currently the head stylist and spokesperson for eBay Fashion, the online auction site traditionally known for new and used randomness.  I was totally addicted to ebay at one point.  Ahhh, don’t we love vintage finds! According to NY Times, Annabel will be starring in a series of instructional videos, interactive photo features, and even better she will answer YOUR questions on twitter @annabeltollman

Ebay has completely immersed themselves into the online fashion realm and have launched Ebay Lookbook, Fashion Vault, and Fashion Voice, where you can upload images of yourself to win a $5000 shopping spree, read about trends and tips from celeb stylists, and even shop short sales by brands offering up to 80% off! Ebay has officially launched this online fashion destination, completely separate from the main site. Sounds like Style.com and Hautelook.com had a triplets!!

Ebay or not, we love love love her

“My whole way of thinking is, your life is almost like a movie, and you are costuming each day as you go”

~Annabel Tollman

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