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
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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
Vintage Burberrys Scarf
I picked up this late 1980s or early 1990s silk Burberrys scarf at the Salvation Army last Thursday for $2. It will go nicely with my thrifted navy Burberry trench. I am particularly… Continue reading
Mirror in the Bathroom: I Love Yellow Cardigans
My Fall 2012 new wardrobe pieces.