Chicago - September 10, 2004

What a Girl Wants

Vintage Jewelry Parties

Ladies will use any excuse to congregate.

In the ’50s, it was plastic storage containers. In the ’70s, it was consciousness-raising (and the burning of unmentionables). And in the ’90s, insanity took hold (read: Botox parties).

In the as-yet-unnamed ’00s, it may be shopping — with a retro twist. Call your friends, order some libations, and invite Cari Meyers, The Vintage Gypsy, as the living-room guest of honor. Meyers, who has been amassing loot for over forty years, will bring her collection of vintage jewelry. Your girlies can drink, mingle, and shop the vast selection — everything from It accessories and antique brooches to chunky Aztec silver cuffs. Prices run the gamut from under $20 to over $250 for a custom-made English bauble.

Ever the thoughtful guest, Meyers always leaves the hostess a little something as a thank-you for bringing everyone together.

Not that you needed the extra incentive.

To schedule a party, email The Vintage Gypsy at cmse1023@sbcglobal.net.