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Plus Size Fashion Accessories, Style It Archive · January 1, 2018

The Chanel Earrings That Got Away

Chanel Thermometer Earrings
The Chanel thermometer earrings from the 1980s. Aren’t they beautiful?

Katy Perry may have written The One That Got Away about a lost romance, but for me, that fling will always be about the 1980s Chanel thermometer earrings that I found in a resale boutique in SoHo. I’ve regretted leaving them behind so much that I’ve actually lost sleep over my decision. Beauty rest. REM cycles. How could I have been so foolish?

Whenever I feel a little restless, I like to do a little mindless shopping/strolling/people watching. On one particular grey day, I popped into a small resale boutique on the corner of Prince St and West Broadway just for giggles. In the jewelry case were the most perfect Chanel earrings that I had ever seen. Forget the cliche interlocking double C’s. These thermometers from the 80s are where it’s at. Fashion with a sense of humor! Where have they been all my life?

I snuggled them. I turned them over. The price tag was $350. I could buy them, but I couldn’t afford them. I spent 30 minutes trying to talk myself into just throwing down the plastic and caution to the wind. My inner voice was strong that day, and I walked away, but I’ve dreamed of them ever since. Responsibility is a real bitch sometimes.

Since they are from the 80s, there isn’t a lot of information about them online. They never pop up on eBay, and I’d all but written off any chance of ever finding them again. Why would anyone ever sell them?

I randomly flipped to my Tweetdeck and falling through my Timeline was an image of THE earrings attached to a tweet from Decades. I clicked through immediately and made my friend hold my hand. Could I actually afford them this time?

In a cruel twist of fate, Decades has priced their pair of earrings at $1,450. If I couldn’t justify spending $350 less than four years ago, I certainly can’t get away with spending more than month’s rent now. Someone from the Real Housewives franchise or a street style darling will scoop them up, but they’ll never love them like I could.

They’ll come back to me someday. Until then….it’s back to Chanel thermometer dreams and self-loathing.

In: Plus Size Fashion Accessories, Style It Archive · Tagged: Chanel, Earrings, vintage

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Sarah Conley is an indomitable force in the fashion world, carving out a legacy shaped by authenticity and bold advocacy. Her vast experience, spanning over 16 years, has been integral in defining the digital contours of fashion giants like ELOQUII, NARS, and MAC Cosmetics. As a freelance writer, Sarah's compelling voice has graced the pages of esteemed publications, including TIME, CNN, Teen Vogue, and Glamour, placing her at the forefront of fashion commentary. However, it's her unwavering commitment to body activism that truly sets her apart. With her spirited challenge to body shaming narratives, most notably drawing a response from O, The Oprah Magazine, Sarah has redefined the conversation around plus-size fashion. An advocate, influencer, and writer, she seamlessly weaves style, empowerment, and fearless representation into everything she touches.

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Comments

  1. kaycem says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    i HATE this feeling! it’s “l’esprit de l’escalier” except with purchases… or buyer’s remorse in reverse. i’ve had it several times in my life, but never so much that i lost sleep. hopefully that just means it’s fate and you’ll have them in your collection soon enough.

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    • Sarah Conley says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:00 am

      Thanks so much for reading and the <3. It's gonna happen!!

      Reply
  2. Regina says

    January 17, 2014 at 1:13 am

    Those are incredibly fabulous and I know that my suggestion I’m about to make can in no way compare to vintage Chanel so don’t scoff but Jewelmint released a sneak peek at a fab thermometer pendant that may just ease the pain of your loss, even if only for a few fleeting moments 😉

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    • Sarah Conley says

      January 20, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      Very sweet of you to offer the suggestion. Thanks so much!

      Reply
  3. FS Fashionista says

    January 18, 2014 at 4:15 am

    Oh 🙂 I am in love with this earrings , your blog always brings in something amazingly beautiful

    Reply
    • Sarah Conley says

      January 20, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      Aww, thank you so much! I’m so glad that you enjoyed this!

      Reply
  4. Beth Barrett says

    January 7, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    Hi Sarah

    I just sent you an email about these earrings. You may be in luck 😉

    Beth

    Reply

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