Attorney Deborah Blue spends her workdays in dark suits, but loves to bring out her fun style after work. The Florida native — who has a love for retro styles from the 1950s — has been collecting watches, purses and vintage jewelry for 25 years.
Deborah Blue: "I try to get signature pieces and shoes
and then will buy trendier items to vamp the outfit up. I like to take my 1950s style and bring it into the new millennium."
BADGLEY MISCHKA DRESS
"I like the color and detail of this dress, which I would wear to a cocktail party. I like to wear girly and fun things that are different from my usual work outfit."
HAPPY CAPPERS VINTAGE HAT
"I got this at Retro Rosie's - I wear this hat with a bright-color swimsuit. It's great to protect my skin from the sun, but is also fun and beachy. I love collecting vintage sunhats."
KAY UNGER DRESS
"This is truly the whole Donna-Reed-look-with-a-twist. My favorite 1950s look, but I will pair this dress with an edgier, more modern shoe or belt. I either take modern dresses and pair with vintage jewelry or accessories or visa-versa."
JIMMY CHOO SHOES
"I like high heels and I'd pair these with something more conservative."
JULIANA NECKLACE
"This necklace is called Easter Egg, because of the shapes and the combo of colors, which I love. I would pair this with a modern dress."
VINTAGE EARRINGS
"These were my mom's and are the epitome of style of that day to me. I always thought they were the most beautiful thing I had ever seen, and I treasure them."
VINTAGE CHARM BRACELET
"I collect vintage charm bracelets because I think they're beautifully made. I like the nostalgia and keepsake of them - they are great pieces of jewelry from that time."
WILARDY VINTAGE HANDBAG
"This is a northern version of the Dorset Rex line, which are made in Florida. I like the detail of this lucite handbag and that it looks like tortoise shell."
DORSET REX VINTAGE HANDBAG
"I started collecting Dorset Rex lucite handbags when I lived in Miami; I never buy new purses. Lucite bags are hard and practical."
