It may not be the most “high end” venue, but I love their funky jewelry selection and whimsical vintage vibe. My favorite store at Park City Center is Forever21.

What’s your favorite store at Park City Center and why? The oldest pieces of jewelry I own are a giant gold Art Nouveau floral pendant necklace from the 1920s-1930s and a set of green and purple rhinestone broaches from the same time frame. It’s got fabulous batwing sleeves, and the material is sheer and the skirt is covered with an intricate beaded design. The oldest item of clothing I own is a 1920s black flapper dress given to me by my aunt. I prefer a gored circle skirt as opposed to gathered skirt they’re incredibly flattering and perfect for swirling and twirling (especially when worn with a colorful crinoline)!

Halter tops or sweetheart necklines are my favorite. There’s nothing like a classic 1950s dress to make anyone feel absolutely stunning. I justify such expensive jewelry purchases (I’ve paid over $100 for a single bangle) because Bakelite is an extremely collectable vintage commodity and its value will only increase with time. I started collecting last fall and have amassed quite the hoard in less than 6 months. My Bakelite jewelry collection ranks pretty high. I’ve been lucky enough to acquire so many unique items over the years that it’s hard to exactly pinpoint my number one favorite item in my closet. What is the go-to item in your closet when you want to look amazing? There’s nothing more awkward than wearing a delicate floral dress with bold eyeshadow and red lipstick, or sporting a barely-there makeup look with a dramatic outfit. Another word of advice is to master your makeup and hair techniques and coordinate them with your wardrobe. The simplest pair of skinny jeans and nondescript blouse can become paparazzi ready when you add a pair of sky high turquoise stilettos, loads of bangles, and a cute little vintage hat. I love anything theatrical and extravagant-the more unusual and unique, the better!

For example, in this photo, I paired a flowing purple maxi dress with a mustard yellow velvet cape and Russian fur hat. I love combining different elements from contrasting 20th century decades and historical time periods. To sum it up in one word, my style is eclectic. While studying English at college, Hope writes about fashion on her blog, Pink Champagne. This week’s GURU Style Star is a maven of all things retro who works at Atomic Warehouse in Harrisburg. Hope Adela Pasztor, blogger and retro fashionista

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