#Handbag and Book w Joanne Guidiccio Still Loving My Vintage Purse #Vintageclothing #vintageaccessories #RLForg #Rssos

Handbag and Book with

Joanne Guidoccio  

I had always associated vintage clothing with the early part of the twentieth century, but recently I discovered that clothing from the 1920s to twenty years before the present day is considered vintage.

I imagine the same applies to purses.

I purchased my first “grown-up” purse during the summer of 1977. My mother had hinted that I needed to upgrade my wardrobe in preparation for my first year of teaching: suits, pumps, an LBD, and an evening purse.

So, together we went on a mini shopping spree that included a stop at Birks in downtown Sudbury. One of North America’s most prestigious jewellers since 1879, Birks was the Go-To stop for diamonds, pearls, fine jewellery, watches, and the perfect gift for almost any occasion. Receiving a gift beautifully wrapped in their trademark blue boxes would automatically elicit oohs and aahs at birthday parties, showers, and other festive events.

While browsing, I fell in love with a black patent leather clutch on display. I recall my mother raising her eyebrows at the price of $25. Applying an Inflation Calculator, I calculated that $25 would be worth $103.71 (American) and $140.10 (Canadian) in 2017. I paused only momentarily and then bought the purse. Later, I purchased a matching pair of black patent leather pumps.

Over the years, I’ve replaced and given away many purses, but I can’t seem to part with my vintage Birks purse. It brings back memories of a lovely summer afternoon spent with my mother, preparing for that quantum leap from student to working woman.

 When Gilda Greco invites her closest friends to a VIP dinner, she plans to share David Korba’s signature dishes and launch their joint venture— Xenia, an innovative Greek restaurant near Sudbury, Ontario. Unknown to Gilda, David has also invited Michael Taylor, a lecherous photographer who has throughout the past three decades managed to annoy all the women in the room. One woman follows Michael to a deserted field for his midnight run and stabs him in the jugular.

Gilda’s life is awash with complications as she wrestles with a certain detective’s commitment issues and growing doubts about her risky investment in Xenia. Frustrated, Gilda launches her own investigation and uncovers decades-old secrets and resentments that have festered until they explode into untimely death. Can Gilda outwit a killer bent on killing again?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CORaCadAnbA

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Joanne, I have a handbag given to me when I graduated from high school. Does anyone else keep handbag treasures?