Category Archive: Material Issue

My Summer Vacation: Escape to New York Part 2

You didn’t think I went to New York City without doing a little shopping? Unfortunately, we were there in an awkward, in between fashion cycle. The exciting events: Fashion Week, The new Marimekko… Continue reading

My Favourite Things: Pale Blue I

Whilst hanging up my laundry (above) I came to a sudden realization that more than half of my wardrobe has blue in it. I always thought my go to colours were green or… Continue reading

My Favourite Things: Summer Looks

One of these days, someone is going to catch me taking pictures of myself in the bathroom at work. In the meantime, here are some of my more successful summertime ensembles (in my… Continue reading

More Scarf Magic

Why do I keep buying vintage scarves? Like this Laura Ashley floral print number I picked up last week. I certainly don’t need any more scarves, but I can’t resist them. As I… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: John Frederics Hats

In the 1950s, John Frederics was one of the most celebrated milliners in the US. He was most famous for Vivien Leigh’s hats in the movie Gone With The Wind. He was a… Continue reading

A Pattern Emerges: Diane von Fürstenberg Dress

My friend Becky has been taking classes up at the Sewing Studio. She’s very excited about it and know I have a bit of a bug to do some stitching. I picked up… Continue reading

On the Mend

Sunday I decided to catch up on my darning. Both my Proenza Schouler for Target and my lucky yellow cardigan had come apart at the collar. I try to mend things instead of… Continue reading

Summer of Stripes Part 2

We talked about horizontal lines yesterday, but I wanted to share some other stripey favourites (so they didn’t feel left out). Above is a chevron skirt that I’ve been sporting just about every… Continue reading

Summer of Stripes

I finally had time to go to The Bay to buy one of those striped canvas shoppers I’ve been seeing about town all summer. They are only $10. I may go back and… Continue reading

Four-Eyed Foursquare: Vintage Style Glasses

Mr. Andrew is in the market for new specs, so we’ve been spending a bit of time with opticians recently. I can’t help but notice that retro style frames are in. Especially circa-’80s… Continue reading

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