Well Angie, it seems that I have it too, because now winging their way to me from various Etsy sellers are:
Vintage uber long pearl necklace
Vintage pearl and diamond motif necklace
Vintage diamante and black pearl necklace
They are all faux/costume, so not expensive. Can't wait 'til they get here!
Aida, thanks for your comments and suggestions. I wish I had you as a shopping buddy. I like your idea of a moody romantic bohemian look. Maybe that is something I could aspire to outside of winter. In winter, I rarely have trouble going dark I agree that velvet is missing. And lace. I have to be fussy about lace because it tends to make me itchy. But a white lace cami in cotton would be ideal. For sheer items I have a few possibilities - a sheer black silk blouse with sleeve cutouts, a sheer black sleeved top that has an interesting sort of long glove effect, a sheer dark floral top (but sleeves are a little tight), and an ivory knit with a sheer, ladder effect section. For boots, I have an older pair of tall lace up flat boots in black. They have studs and lean a little biker, but I think they will work. I am also eyeing off a similar pair at retail that have a stacked heel and are available in burgundy (happy colour). And I have some equestrian style tall boots in dark brown and tall suede boots in black that might work. I don't have finds for all these items but I may create them as I go. And, it's interesting, that clutch you have - I stalked a similar one on Anthro for ages last year. It would be ideal!
Vix, I love Etsy. As I noted to Angie, I have gone a little nuts in the last 2 days. It's a great way to find interesting, inexpensive items that just need a new home. I bought some black beads to help serve my "contrast" needs.
