Handbags, Jewelry, and All the Rhinestones in the World: Judith Leiber

Continuing my series on designers I wanted to focus on someone who brought whimsey to accessorizing in an unexpected way: Judith Leiber. Her name is synonymous with high fashion and is often seen o...

Getting to Know Jewelry Styles with KD

There are a lot of styles that are used to describe jewelry. It can be overwhelming to keep them all straight when you start your vintage jewelry journey. Here are some terms that you will encounte...

Designer Spotlight: Ciner a History of American Excellence

Continuing the designer spotlight, I wanted to talk about the Ciner jewelry company which has been in business since 1892. Their commitment to handcrafted costume jewelry has ensured their place in...

KD Travels: A Weekend in Palm Beach

There's something about classic Palm Beach style that entrances me — I don't know if it's the lush landscaping and pink bougainvillea climbing the walls of the magazine-worth homes, the European-st...

Style Inspiration from Your Favorite Films and TV Shows

I decided to take inspiration from some of my favorite TV shows and films and used them to style myself. So let me show you how I channel the spirit of Wes Anderson, Sex and the City, and Emily in ...

The Man, the Myth, the King of Costume Jewelry: Kenneth Jay Lane

I'm excited to introduce a new series, "Designer Spotlight," to the Kimono Dragon blog today. Each month, we'll profile an influential jewelry designer and explore their style and their career. I l...

Four Way to Elevate Your Look with Vintage Jewelry

Kate Spade once said, “Playing dress-up begins at age five and never truly ends.”  The evolution of my style (and obsession with vintage jewelry) started when I was young. My grandma was a big infl...

Tips and Tricks to Care for your Vintage Costume Jewelry

I keep seeing people talk about cleaning on social media. That inspired me to share how I clean and care for my pieces. Let me start with a cautionary tale from when I was in my early 20s, well bef...