Around The World With KISMET

KISMET has just added new vintage items to our website. To shop the new goods, visit us here. Below is a sneak peek of some of our new items inspired from my various travels around the world. Vintage apparel, accessories, and bags have been handpicked from either my own travels to Iran, Qatar, China, and Mexico or have been handpicked by friends and family visiting exotic countries such as Egypt, Indonesia, and Peru. Enjoy these worldly treasures!

Vintage Egyptian Necklace

Vintage Hologram Pyramid Necklace

Vintage Striped Shirt

Vintage Persian Necklace

Vintage Bone Necklace

Vintage Qatar Shirt

Vintage Reversible Peruvian Hat

Vintage Mexican Purse

Vintage Jade Elephant

Secret Girls Club - No Boys Allowed!

     One of New York's charming attributes that make it all the more intriguing are its many secret hot-spots, whether it be an unmarked underground club or the speakeasy that can only be accessed through a secret hallway. Of course, leave it to New Yorkers to make certain enthralling destinations more difficult to get into so that only an elite few can enjoy it. But perhaps this is their form of initiation into the city, meant only for those of us who live here to enjoy. What with our city being one of the largest tourist attractions, it makes sense to keep secret one of the few places left that have not been ransacked by millions only to have nothing left for the rest of us. It reminds me of my best friend and I who found the most wonderful boutique in SOHO years ago that had trendy, expensive looking apparel but was really dirt cheap. We had just made our rounds at the usual H&M, Topshop, and Zara but were disheartened as everything we requested our size in was already sold out. This is my weekly routine at H&M. I walk by the window display, see a fantastic jacket, ask the sales clerk where I can get it and they reply with, "Oh that's been sold out. We got it last week so its been on the floor for a while." Since when was one week on the floor a while? Well in New York, its an eternity. So at the time, as selfish and childish as it seemed, my best friend and I pinkie swore to keep this newly found boutique our little secret, convinced that if we let the word out everyone would flock to our magical haven and buy out everything we wanted.
     So I thought I had heard it all when it came to New York's secret hot-spots. I mean, what about those secret pools made out of recycled dumpsters that were popping up around Brooklyn a few years ago that you could only access if you ran in a certain crowd? But of course this city has its way of never ceasing to amaze me. I met someone at an event that I attended a couple weeks ago and as we were discussing vintage shopping she began to let me in on a little secret called Shareen's Vintage, which is a shop set up on the 2nd floor of an apartment on W. 17th Street. The funny thing is, the store's entrance (a big black door to an apartment building) is pretty much unmarked and unadvertised. It has strange hours so you would only know it's open because the store owner, Shareen Mitchell, leaves a beautiful red tulle dress hanging from the fire escape. Then it dawned on me that I have in fact seen that dress before! I was on my way to meet some friends for dinner and saw this enchanting red dress hanging outside. I thought it was so cute that I snapped a photo of it, only to realize much later that it was much more than just a dress being hung out to dry. The shop is set up as though you are walking into a friends apartment. Except that friend happens to have racks and racks of fantastic clothes set up in each of her rooms and the friend also happens to be very generous, offering you wine and snacks while you browse her closet. Major plus: the vintage goods are reasonably priced (items range from $20-100). To create an even more intimate experience, boys are not allowed so that girls can feel free to try on garments wherever they like. 


So there ya go...cats outta the bag. I guess I was never that good at keeping secrets...

KISMET SALE!

Vintage items on sale for 10% off and over 50% off! Check it out at www.itsyourkismet.com

New KISMET Vintage Added!

Vintage Mountain Earrings

Vintage Mountain Bear Necklace

VINTAGE ITEMS 50% OFF!

KISMET is cleaning out its closet! We would like to say goodbye to our older vintage items so we can make room for whats to come this year.

Shop at www.itsyourkismet.com to shop sales ranging anywhere from 30% to 50% and even more! 

Vintage Afternoon Tea Earrings 

Original Price: $38.00

Now only: $19.00

Vintage Navy Belt

Original Price: $22.00

Sale Price: $11.00

Vintage Prairie Dress

Original Price $58.00 

Sale Price: $29.00

www.itsyourkismet.com

A Perfect New York Day

I chanced upon this hidden gem one unbelievably beautiful Spring day in the city when it was a perfect 75 degrees outside, sun was shining, cool breeze, trees and flowers were in bloom, and everyone seemed to be in a good mood. It was one of those perfect New York moments that I wished would last a little longer. I was on my way elsewhere but was lured into this inviting hallway. The walls were a beautiful shade of blue that a photo could never do justice and were adorned with vintage mirrors of different shapes and sizes. There was romantic 1920's playing throughout the hallway and I was curious to see what was at the end of it.  What I found at the end of the white Christmas light decorated tunnel was an even better treat. It led me to Pippin's Vintage where I found some wonderful treasures! 

New Vintage Items Added!

Check out KISMET's new vintage items here! These vintage additions were found on a recent trip down south and were inspired by the Geometric Abstract art movement specifically reminiscent of Cubism and the Neoplastic movement. Wearing one of these bright and bold earrings is like wearing your own piece of art! Here is a sneak peek at some of our newest additions to the collection:

Vintage Braque Earrings

 Vintage Abstract Earrings

Vintage Cezanne Earrings

Vintage Cubist Earrings

Vintage Picasso Earrings

Vintage Mondrian Earrings

Vintage Geometric Earrings

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

Come spend Black Friday with KISMET to get 50% off or more on ALL items!!!! This is a sale you definitely wont want to miss! With these super affordable prices, you can buy your Holiday gifts for others AND yourself! 

Dainty Box Pendant Necklace 

Original Price: $45.00

Black Friday Price: $12.00

Dreamcatcher Necklace

Original Price: $150.00

Black Friday Price: $50.00

Vintage Red and White Striped Shirt

Original Price: $27.00

Black Friday Price: $13.00

 Vintage Rhinestone Gold Necklace

Original Price: $59.00

Black Friday Price: $29.00

Vintage Hammered Square Earrings

Original Price: $38.00

Black Friday Price: $19.00

Vintage Indian Beach Earrings

Original Price: $38.00

Black Friday Price: $19.00

So excited that 100 people "like" KISMET Jewelry and Vintage Goods on Facebook! What a milestone for us : ) Lets keep the great work going and continue to spread the word. And a deepest and sincere thank you to everyone who supports KISMET. You guys are the greatest <3


And if you haven't already, please "like" our facebook page at KISMET Jewelry & Vintage Goods to find out updates, contests, new additions to the line, sales and much more!

Isn't She Lovely

Thank you so very much to our two beautiful KISMET fans who sent in pictures of themselves wearing their favorite KISMET items:

Olivia Ammar in KISMET's Gold Dainty Box Pendant Necklace

Cheree Dela Cruz Fernandez in KISMET's Vintage Geo Earrings 

Eco Friendly Ways to Polish Tarnished Silver

Instead of spending the money on a toxic cleaner to polish your tarnished silver items, look no further than your own kitchen. When sending this lucky customer the Vintage Silver Asymmetrical Necklace, we polished it with none other than mixing baking soda and water to form a paste. We were pleasantly surprised at what a difference it made! The silver necklace was just as clean, if not shinier than if we had used a chemical polish instead. In fact, for the past 3 years KISMET designer, Meriam Ahari, has created all of her own homemade cleaners herself with items already found in her kitchen. You would be surprised to discover that the number one main ingredient in most of these all natural cleaners is vinegar because if its disinfecting quality. Vinegar can kill molds, bacteria, and germs because of its level of acidity. For some recipes on how to make your own eco-friendly all-natural homemade cleaners, see link below. Its safer for your health, easier on your wallet and a really nice thing to do for Mother Nature. 


http://www.care2.com/greenliving/make-your-own-non-toxic-cleaning-kit.html

Welcome Back Home!

KISMET is happy to announce that our offices are open again and that we are back in town from our buying trip!  We are so excited about our new vintage items that we found along the way and cannot wait to share with you.  Stay tuned for some new styles that will be added onto KISMET's website.  Hope you missed us as much as we missed you!

KISMET Is Leaving On A Jet Plane

Dear KISMET customers, 


Please note that due to a buying trip, our offices will be closed from Tuesday, Aug.23rd to Monday, Sept.5th. All orders placed from now till Sept.5th will be shipped on Tuesday, Sept. 6th. Please allow 5-7 business days from Sept.6th for order to arrive. All international orders, please allow 2-3 weeks from Sept.6th for your order to arrive. Thank you for your patience!


KISMET is so excited to discover some great new vintage finds for you throughout our journey. Can't wait to share with you! 


Until then, much love, Merm

GRAND OPENING!!!

Welcome to the Grand Opening of KISMET!  Please browse my store at at www.itsyourkismet.com to see the Fall 2011 handmade jewelry line as well as many unique and fun vintage items.  Enjoy!