Store Tour: Klaxon Howl
On Saturday, Mr. Andrew and I went to visit the new Klaxon Howl shop (just around the corner, in the location of the former Delphic, which was also run by KH’s Matt Robinson… Continue reading
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Weekend Thrift Trip: Revisiting the ’80s
I took a trip to the Danforth Value Village before our improve show at Timothy’s last Friday. I found two decidedly ’80s looks. First off, I picked up floral print Laura Ashley dress.… Continue reading
11-11-11: Corduroy Day
Today is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion: 11-11-11. It’s Corduroy Day, the date that most resembles corduroy. In honour, I will be wearing the Lacoste blazer that I found at the VV (it was part… Continue reading
Loulou de la Falaise 1948 – 2011
A look at the style of fashion icon Loulou de la Falaise.
In the Stacks: Mexican Silver and Liberty London
I’ve shared these bracelets before, but they look so good with the Liberty of London fabric blouse I found at the Value Village last week that I had to shoot them again. Left… Continue reading
Label List: Lanvin, Givenchy and Céline
When researching vintage designer stuff, it’s good to have some resources to compare labels and signatures to help you date and compare. An even better thing would be to share these resources. Today it’s time for some French lessons with Lanvin, Givenchy and Céline.
My Winter Wardrobe
I struggle with shopping for clothes. I try to buy vintage because it makes me feel like a good anti-consumerist environmentalist. But it’s really hard to find vintage in my size (people were… Continue reading
Label List: A Collection of Vintage Burberry’s Labels
A few tips for dating vintage Burberry Trenchcoats with Labels.
Label List: A Collection Of Liberty of London Labels
A collection of vintage Liberty of London scarf signatures to help date vintage scarves.