April 18, 2018

DRESS CODE: MARIE'S TREASURE CHEST

Recess owner Marie Monsod cracks open her personal collection and shares her fave five stories and memories behind these early acquisitions. We're salivating at the thought of how much more she has stashed away- and love how fun and quirky these pieces are, now available on the site.

 Recess Dress Code Marie’s Treasure Chest Investment Pieces Hattie Carnegie

This Hattie Carnegie pendant was one of my first vintage designer splurges! I’ve always been attracted to Egyptian inspired jewelry and loved the color combination of the turquoise and blue with gold. I wore it by itself and also layered it with a few longer gold chains especially with a long black caftan dress I had. It was hard to let this one go, but I've been in the mood to make more room for the great pieces that have been coming my way!

 

Recess Dress Code Marie’s Treasure Chest Investment Pieces Brooches Pins

This unsigned brooch immediately caught my eye- not only was this piece unique, but at the time I had a vintage silk cerulean blue blouse that I immediately pictured, and thought would be a perfect pairing. I buttoned up the blouse and wore the brooch like a tie. I would also pin this on a Levi’s denim jacket and add many, many more (à la Tony Alamo!).

 

Recess Dress Code Marie’s Treasure Chest Investment Pieces Pearls Doris Raymond

I was drawn to the fringe aspect of this unsigned vintage pearl waterfall and how it could be worn in front or back. It was one of my first purchases from Doris at The Way We Wore! I wore it to our best friend’s wedding with a silk chiffon tank, tiered ruffle skirt and white Loewe pumps!

 

Recess Dress Code Marie’s Treasure Chest Investment Pieces Bedazzled Balls Richard Kerr

I believe every girl should own a pair of Richard Kerr earrings! Whether they are balls, stars, swirls, or hearts, you can’t go wrong with crystals! This graduated pair of Kerr drops are in my favorite color, purple! 

 

Recess Dress Code Marie’s Treasure Chest Investment Pieces Hattie Ciner Crystal Rhinestone

This jeweled Ciner necklace came from a woman who had a very high end collection of vintage jewelry! It was another one of my first splurges, and people always asked what it was. It’s a great piece to boost a simple jeans and tee outfit.

 

by Marie Monsod

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Vintage Adrienne Landau Mongolian Fur Shawl front on mannequin @recess la
Vintage Adrienne Landau Mongolian Fur Shawl side on mannequin @recess la
Vintage Adrienne Landau Mongolian Fur Shawl back on mannequin @recess la
Vintage Adrienne Landau Mongolian Fur Shawl front on mannequin closeup @recess la
Vintage Adrienne Landau Mongolian Fur Shawl hook @recess la
Vintage Adrienne Landau Mongolian Fur Shawl fur detail @recess la
Vintage Adrienne Landau Mongolian Fur Shawl labels @recess la

ADRIENNE LANDAU

Mongolian Fur Shawl

$269
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Op Art Wool Knit Dress front on mannequin @recess la
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Op Art Wool Knit Dress on 1970s model @recess la
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Op Art Wool Knit Dress side on mannequin @recess la
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Op Art Wool Knit Dress back on mannequin @recess la
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Op Art Wool Knit Dress back unzipped @recess la
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Op Art Wool Knit Dress belt @recess la
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Op Art Wool Knit Dress belt wear @recess la
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Op Art Wool Knit Dress label @recess la
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Op Art Wool Knit Dress snags @recess la
Vintage Rudi Gernreich Op Art Wool Knit Dress moth holes @recess la

RUDI GERNREICH

Op Art Wool Knit Dress

$975
Gai Mattiolo Carwash Back Maxi Dress front on mannequin @recess la
Gai Mattiolo Carwash Back Maxi Dress side on mannequin @recess la
Gai Mattiolo Carwash Back Maxi Dress back on mannequin @recess la
Gai Mattiolo Carwash Back Maxi Dress 3/4 back on manenquin @recess la
Gai Mattiolo Carwash Back Maxi Dress back open @recess la
Gai Mattiolo Carwash Back Maxi Dress signature label @recess la
Gai Mattiolo Carwash Back Maxi Dress tags @recess la
Gai Mattiolo Carwash Back Maxi Dress stains @recess la
Gai Mattiolo Carwash Back Maxi Dress tear @recess la
Gai Mattiolo Carwash Back Maxi Dress tear @recess la

GAI MATTIOLO

Carwash Back Maxi Gown

$475
Vintage Hermés Tropiques Silk Scarf on mannequin @recess la
Vintage Hermés Tropiques Silk Scarf front flat @recess la
Vintage Hermés Tropiques Silk Scarf print detail @recess la
Vintage Hermés Tropiques Silk Scarf signature @recess la
Vintage Hermés Tropiques Silk Scarf content label @recess la
Vintage Hermés Tropiques Silk Scarf stain @recess la
Vintage Hermés Tropiques Silk Scarf stain @recess la

HERMÈS

Tropiques Silk Scarf

$250
Vintage Judith Hornby Shirred Chevron Stripe Top front on mannequin @recess la
Vintage Judith Hornby Shirred Chevron Stripe Top side on mannequin @recess la
Vintage Judith Hornby Shirred Chevron Stripe Top back on mannequin @recess la
Vintage Judith Hornby Shirred Chevron Stripe Top front on mannequin closeup @recess la
Vintage Judith Hornby Shirred Chevron Stripe Top label @recess la
Vintage Judith Hornby Shirred Chevron Stripe Top snags @recess la
Vintage Judith Hornby Shirred Chevron Stripe Top discoloration @recess la

JUDY HORNBY

Shirred Chevron Stripe Top

$219
Christian Lacroix Golden Maltese Cross Earrings @RECESS LA
Christian Lacroix Golden Maltese Cross Earrings mannequin @RECESS LA
Christian Lacroix Golden Maltese Cross Earrings detail @RECESS LA
Christian Lacroix Golden Maltese Cross Earrings backs @RECESS LA
Christian Lacroix Golden Maltese Cross Earrings clips @RECESS LA
Christian Lacroix Golden Maltese Cross Earrings stamp @RECESS LA
Christian Lacroix Golden Maltese Cross Earrings patina @RECESS LA

CHRISTIAN LACROIX

Golden Maltese Cross Earrings

$425