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Ask a Pin-up: All About Accessories with Christina

The following interview originally appeared on March 31, 2021 in Issue #25 of the Glitz, Glam, & Rebellion newsletter.



We caught up with one of our favorite accessorizing pinups, Christina, to ask for a few tips! 


GGR asks: "What are your favorite types of hair accessories to use, and how do you store all of your beautiful pieces?" 


Christina says: "Truly, I love just about anything that can be added to your hair for a bit of flair - fascinators, scarves, barrettes, hair flowers, and bows. But more often than not, I coordinate my looks with a hair flower or a bow that showcases one of the accent colors. 


Since I have such an extensive collection of bows & flowers, I have to be able to browse the entire collection at once to ensure that I find the right one when I’m planning my wardrobe. So, I have them clipped to long strands of ribbon that hang on the back of my bedroom door with over-the-door hangers."


GGR asks: "Do any of the pieces have special meaning for you?" 


Christina says: "My favorite hair accessories generally have a story that accompanies them. Sometimes they were given to me by the previous owner or a dear relative/friend of the previous owner, other times they were souvenirs that I brought home from vacation, and often they are pieces of the original true vintage garment that just didn’t work for me. Those last ones are so fun because there’s no better feeling than exact match coordination (when use in tasteful quantities)! ðŸ˜ƒ Whatever the case, the story always adds to their appeal."


GGR asks: "We love how you mix true vintage and modern pieces for an updated retro vibe! What is what is your inspiration for your unique style and your amazing color palettes?" 


Christina says: "Whenever possible, I like to choose one of the less-emphasized colors in my ensemble and showcase it by coordinating my accessories to draw it out and make it a more prominent feature. I usually try to balance three colors - a primary color that is then complemented by an accent color and a third color that is repeated throughout my accessories. 


For the repeating colorpop, I generally try to make sure that it is featured in the three major zones of my body - my head (with hair accessories, necklaces, or scarves), my waist (with belts and bracelets), and my feet (with colorful hosiery or shoes). Repeating the color in those areas smoothly draws the eye through the entire canvas and gives the finished product that sense of polish that results from attention to detail."



Thanks so much for sharing your creativity, Christina! If you'd like to see more of her #OOTD posts, she's on Instagram as @cetaylor05.


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