I can’t help but feel very sad since I heard about Michael Jackson’s unexpected death.
Here is how I want to remember him:
My son (who was a little kid then) and I will always have great memories from this time:
Thanks for the wonderful memories.
You will live forever.
RIP, Michael.
Lariat is one of the most versatile style of necklace. Generally speaking is a long strand, chain or rope with adorned ends and no clasp. There are several ways to wear this style:
This is a finely beaded, almost woven Lariat Necklace from the 1920s.
Fold in half, wrap it around the neck and pass the ends through the loop. It will look like this.
Wrap around the neck twice, then knot it in the front. You can knot the loop too and will look like this image. If you just knot it, it will have one short plain strand higher in the neck and one longer one where the knot is. Doing it as seen on the image avoids the weight of the end making it too tight around your neck.
Here is another way, just let the ends fall in the front or for a Summer evening out, bring your hair up and let it fall down a low cut back.
In this style, you knot it as high as it is comfortable to wear, then leave the long ends which can be both worn to the front, the back or one in the fron and one in the back if you place the knot on the side.
The weight of the beads at the ends is what keeps a lariat in place. These are Italian Murano beads and this style is called "wedding cake".
The best way to figure out how to wear a lariat necklace is to think of it as a scarf. How many different ways can you wear a scarf? It really depends on the occasion, your style, how daring you are. You can make a fashion statement that steals the show or a demure and classic finishing touch to your outfit.
Other ways not pictured are as a belt, a wrap bracelet and even braided in your hair if it is long enough. Feeling like a Flower Child today? Wrap around your forehead. Wearing a Menswear inspired suit? Replace the tie with a lariat. The only limitation is your imagination and how daring you are!
If you have an idea not mentioned here, please post your comment.
If you have any questions and would like more instructions, please post and I’ll try to help.
The gorgeous vintage 1920s Flapper Lariat featured in this article is available at Vintage Jewelry, Fashion Magazines and Fine Collectibles plus Jewelry by Vera Battemarco.
Who would know that your finds could be an investment? I am not an investment expert, so see these two shows by Consuelo Mack Wealthtrack which aired on PBS. Ms. Mack was voted Best Business Host by Money Magazine.
Of particular interest to this blog are the appearances by Patrizia Di Carrobio, Jewelry Expert and Dealer. Her history is amazing, from Italy to America. Her grandmother shared a New York apartment with Elsa Schiaparelli in the 1930s and begin consulting wealthy Americans on Fashion and Lifestyle choices. Patrizia moved to the US in 1980 and begin her career at Christie’s where she became one of Christie’s first women auctioneers. Her taste in impeccable, her opinions are practical and valuable. I really enjoy her appearances and I trust you will too.
The first video was made in the Spring of 2008. The second is from March 2009. Both are timeless and have great information for all categories of Arts, Jewelry and Collectibles. More information about this show can be found at PBS.org, your local Public Television station or at wealthtrack.com
Don’t feel bad when buying Vintage Jewelry or Collectibles. A wise purchase can be a palpable investment you will wear or enjoy for many years to come.
Vintage Jewelry as an Investment Videos. To learn more about Patrizia visit her site at PatriziadiCarrobio.com
Now have hubby watch it with you 
A few weeks back I watched Mme Secretary Albright interview on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart where she mentioned her language of brooches and the upcoming book about her brooch collection to be released in August 2009. The book is titled “Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box”.
About the same time Mme Secretary Albright was interviewed by Bill Maher and worn an outstanding bee/wasp enamel and rhinestone brooch specially for the show host.
Madeleine Albright was the first woman to be appointed as US Secretary of State by then President Clinton. She has said many times that her brooches indicate her mood. A clever way to communicate when you can’t always say what is really in your mind!
The exhibit titled “Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection” opens September 30 at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. It will travel around the country for 2 years. When told by the museum’s chief curator she would not have her jewels to wear for that a long a time, Mme Albright as a true collector replied “Great opportunity to buy new ones!” . Now that’s a woman after my heart!
Read more at the Huffington Post.
An earlier article about the same subject, from May 2008.
The Museum site is http://www.madmuseum.org.
YouTube video of Madeleine Albright’s interview by Bill Maher is no longer available.
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