Have on Hand - Black Piano Shawl

This thing is amazing.  I found it at a very strange theatrical supply shop (here today, gone tomorrow) and I don't think they knew what they had, much less how to price it.  I grabbed this for a song, and quickly, least someone come in and also recognize it and snatch if from my warm fingers.  I've pressed it and it remains fairly wrinkled, but still beautiful.  It's all silk, with black on black embroidery along the edges and in each corner.  A couple small holes and some sun fading to dark brown: lovely!  It drapes unlike anything  else.

Have on Hand - Pin from Grandma

My grandmother had this tucked in her stash when she passed.  While I'd like to think that she'd received it from her great aunt or her mother, I can't be certain, as one of her tales of woe involved her entire train case containing the bulk of her jewelry being robbed from the train, at some point.  This putto with butterfly wings is making a sour face and has one thumb up (love me) and the other thumb pointing down (love me not?).  He is actually a bit grotesque, but the over-all style is nouveau in sentiment and execution.  It is marked faintly on the back "sterling" and it looks quite old.  I drag it out and polish it each Valentine's Day and think of my Grandma.  Polishing silver is one of the chores she taught me to do and I actually enjoy it because of her.

HOH - The Black Ribbon Cincher

It's not exactly a corset per se, but it is a neat little cincher that I grabbed for a song a billion years ago at Hot Topic.  It's made by Versatile Fashions out of elastic and holds everything together fairly well.

While not my ultimate favorite, I still reach for it again and again.

Black Velvet Jacket - HOH

I purchased this black velvet Lane Bryant jacket at least 5 years ago.  It's held up fairly well.  Initially, I switched out the original buttons for some vintage black glass buttons.

Wow!  What a difference a button makes!  Now, I love wearing this jacket more than ever.  Need I say it?  It goes with everything.