Hello WishWishWish readers! I’m Sara, and I’m excited to be writing a post or two here to help Carrie out while she’s busy.
Inspired by Carrie’s unmistakable style, here’s my little buying guide for my latest obsession: detachable collars. I really love how versatile they are – you can update your favourite dress to match those heavenly tba numbers, and there’s no sewing required! Pair them with dresses, sweaters and plain tees… I’m struggling to think of anything I wouldn’t want to wear these with!
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There are so many different styles out there that we can all channel our inner-Carrie while reflecting our own unique style. Vintagey and romantic? Go for creamy lace and floral details. Modern and cute? Try Peter Pan embellished with sparkle. If you love the look but feel a bit shy, I think the kitsch plastic lasercut necklace below gives the perfect subtle nod to the trend.
If you’re on a budget, the vintage sections of etsy and ebay have loads of older haberdashery collars. I find it works best if I’m really specific in my search terms to avoid wading through collared dresses and coats, and get to the real bargains.
If you want to keep the mix ‘n’ match element with your vintage find, tacking a little ribbon to either side would allow you to wear it without stitching it to anything. Or if you’re really crafty, you could try a full on DIY!
Sadly, I’m not even nearly that clever, so I guess I’ll just have to wait for payday!
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This post is so lovely I could die !
I have recently started to fall for detachable collars but they seem hard to find, at least in Sweden =/
Oh yay, this is such a great idea for some DIY projects! Not that I haven’t got too many of them on my to-do-list already…
so cute!
amazing
made my own lacey one last week! (its on my blog!) lovely post x
i love collars, I don’t why i love them so much but I do hehe
I love collars, so cute! x
I love those collars sooo much! I hope i could find some one! Lovely photos.. great post!
R&S
i love this guest post, i havnt been able to find a way to make collars work for me but i am not giving up quite yet!!!
these are so adorable! i have never seen them in shops though, gutted. i love the new tba dresses, they are all so expensive though! gutting.
lovely post too!
Oh this post is lovely! The collars are adorable! I especially love the idea of a DIY project, what a great suggestion!
Just what I needed, thank you! x
i like this post even if i dont use collars
goooo girls
xxx
This post is AMAZINGLY niceeeee <3
I’ve had fabulous luck finding collars at yard sales. I now have at least 6 crocheted ones, several of which I’ve dyed different colors. They’re great for adding brooches to, as well.
Collars are soo cute! I always make some but never end up wearing them. I must now!
Maggie
so cute
Great post! I’m totally coveting a bunch of these now.
Such a great post! My heart is with peter pan collars! I posted a tutorial ages and ages ago here – http://shesgotapassionforfashion.blogspot.com/2009/06/peter-pan-collar-tutorial.html
These are so adorable!
such lovely ideas!! xx
so cute
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These are so lovely! It’s been my latest obsession too, and I’ve been putting a few in my etsy shop if anyone’s interested? http://www.louloudo.etsy.com So sorry for the blatant personal plug, but a few people have said in the comments that they can’t find any. Love to all! x
I really like these! I haven’t tried one, but they look very girly and cute!
I took a look at your other polyvore sets, and I really like your style!
Oh, Carrie must be so proud of you! Good job!
Gorgeous pieces, I agree that this is the perfect post for Carrie ! ;D
ooof i love these collars! They could instantly update an outfit, and so easily!!!