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EVERYDAY HEIRLOOM 2110
Stuff today, Antiques Tomorrow When you look at the current fashion scene, certain brands follow the trends while others continue to do what they do best. A perfect example of the latter is Lanvin.

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See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include a $50 coin worth $50,000 and a more than century old album containing rare photos from China (pictured left).

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CELEBRITY COLLECTIONS No surprise Beyoncé Knowles loves vintage Chanel. The much-coveted luxury brand is synonymous with classic beauty and fashion—two adjectives that could easily describe the former Destiny’s Child lead singer turned solo star.

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GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET To continue our special coverage of costume jewelry (find links to Part I about red glass necklaces and Part II about fabulous faux earrings within this post), here are three more stunning vintage pieces that would perfectly accent any sophisticated wardrobe and jewelry collection.

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See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include Michael Jackson original jacket, a rare Charles Loloma bracelet, and this floral print dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the film ¨Something’s Got to Give¨ (pictured left).

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GO HERE, FIND THIS Discover Yves Saint Laurent all over again. Embark on a journey through the life and times of this revolutionary fashion designer, who defined classic feminine style, at the Petit Palais’ first-ever haute couture exhibition, which opened in March and runs through August.

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CELEBRITY COLLECTIONS The reflection in Barbra Streisand’s mirror must reveal more than two faces. The first two, we know, are of an iconic singer-songwriter and Oscar-winning actress. As for her third, fourth, and fifth face? In addition to being an acclaimed director and producer, Streisand is one of the most prolific collectors of our day.

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GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET To continue our special costume jewelry series, here are three examples of fabulous faux earrings from the 1950s.

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MONICA ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS Many artists, photographers, and designers will create limited editions of their work. Here’s what else I’ve learned from my own experience collecting as well as creating limited-edition pieces.

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See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include 84-million-year-old dinosaur eggs, a sapphire-diamond-pearl necklace & earrings set, and this century-old Russian “kovsh,” or drinking vessel (pictured left).

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