Autumn Sweaters
It’s getting cold out and I’ve had a major sweater jones. In the last couple of weeks, I’ve bought (clockwise from top left) a vintage Italian wool jewelled cardigan that I thought it… Continue reading
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1988 Vintage Fashion Ads: Mugler, Byblos and Gigli
Reading through vintage fashion magazines has got me wondering whatever happened to certain designers. In the 1980s, for example, Byblos was cool (Gianni Versace was head designer in the late ’70s and early… Continue reading
Mirror in the Bathroom: My COPA Award Look
Covet Garden was nominated for a Canadian Online Publishing Award. The ceremony was last Monday night. It wasn’t a red carpet-type thing, but I still felt the need to get a little gussied… Continue reading
Beauty in the Ruins: Zuni Fox Fetish Necklace
I found this delightful Zuni Fetish necklace in a bag of broken jewellery from the Value Village. It’s missing two little foxes, many of the little beasties have lost their tails and the… Continue reading
Sidewalk Find: 1988 Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue
I came across a whole box full of fashion magazines from the late 1980s/early 1990s last weekend. Because I am trying not to be a hoarder I took only two. I grabbed the… Continue reading
Countdown to Halloween: Men’s Corner
If an understated disguise is what you seek, look no further than Old Navy’s collection of costume t-shirts. While I am distressed that there is no tuxedo t-shirt, the faux three-piece suit almost… Continue reading
Falling Off the Wagon
You know who is not wise as an owl? Me! I went on a thrift shopping bender last Saturday. It all started when I was on my way to a clothing donation bin… Continue reading
Countdown to Halloween: Skull Toggery
Everyday is Halloween for me. Especially when I wear my Cheap Mondays Skull t-shirt (pictured above). I wish I had even more skeletal garments. See the shoes pictured below? I saw them on… Continue reading
The Best Dressed Woman in Toronto
I saw this woman walking down Yonge Street last week and stalkerishly took a picture of her. She was like a fashion magazine spread come to life! Red suede peplum dress. Green Cartier… Continue reading
A Slinky Snakeskin Purse
I reflexively buy any snakeskin I see at the thrift shops, like this black purse that I picked up at the Value Village on Wednesday after work. Which reminds me, I need to… Continue reading