The Belles Vine: rising up from the grave Part dos!

yes its that time again.. time to pay tribute to all things that have decided to make a comeback! the thing that spawned this lovely entry was a random girl in forever 21 (one of my favorite stores if you haven't guessed by now) and an item that she was wearing...

#1 - the blazer jacket

originally worn by business power women in the 80s (shoulder pads and all) this was a hot ticket item for the woman in the work-field. I honestly don't know how shoulder pads equaled power, but that's besides the point. those women were confident and damn well should have been! today young gals.. including myself... have decided to bring back this power look (minus the SPs) and make them into our own cute look like Jessica Alba...

#2 - costume jewelry
although young girls might think this is a new fad, it definitely isn't! Most of my enormous collection comes from the generation that started the trend - my grandm

others! I can remember as a kid adoring going over to her house because we got to divulge our imaginations into a huge box of fake diamonds, funky stones and chunky bracelets. I was in heaven. eventually when my sister and I got older my grandmother, as well as my great grandmother gave me all of their sweet goodies. I love wearing one of their pieces today because I know that instead of the knock-offs of today - I've got the real thing :)

#3 - pumps
No, I'm not talking about those things that blow up air matresses or take the water out of your pool when some kid drops a mysterious "butterfinger" in the water (has anyone seen caddy shack?). I am talking about the amazing shoes that I can sadly not wear on my precious feet :( Let me give you a history of the items before I give my complete opinion (in case th

at's not already obvious)

What are Pumps?

Pumps, in their most classic form, are lightweight, strapless shoes. Pumps have a seamless front upper that is cut closer to the toes than the top of the foot. They have need no fastening or lacing, as the foot can be slipped into them. Varying heel heights.

History of Pumps

Though the pump has been a staple in women's shoes for centuries, it was originally worn (without a heel) by men and servants in the 1500s - then they were called a "pompes."

Eventually, bows and other embellishments, as well as heels were added to pumps, making them more feminine than the flat, plain shoes from which they originated.

So.. in my opinion, if the men and servants of the 1500s could handle them, then my feet might just have to suffer as well!

.SMP.