Photos: The Social Shopper: January 28

Catching a glimpse of the gorgeous Claire Courtin-Clarins on Carolines Mode during Paris couture week might make you feel as if you have stepped back in time—well, almost. While her prim silhouette, fur shawl, and ladylike bag harken back to another era, she keeps it modern by employing lace from head to toe (quite literally with a completely fresh take on the boot) and straightforward, frill-free jewelry. So, how do you update all those vintage finds you have hanging in your closet (the ones you couldn’t live without, but never quite know how to wear)? We suggest mixing up old-school elements with those pieces that are firmly from the twenty-first century. Here are some easy pieces that we think really get the job—whether it’s big or small—done.

As always, don’t forget to send us your own suggestions via facdbook or Twitter so we can add to our list to help your fellow social shoppers.