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
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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
Incoming: Gravestone Posse at the 2011 Toronto Fringe
Photo by Neil Muscott. Check out this promo photo of me from the Canadian Space Opera Company‘s production of Gravestone Posse. The CSpOC gang is doing another one of our steampunk live radio… Continue reading
Vintage Benchmade Crossbody Bag
In the purse world, the last decade seems to have been dominated by impractical oversized handbags and clutches. Which is why I’ve been on the hunt for a hands-free option. I’ve noticed more… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Abstract Hooked Rug
I’ve always wanted a handmade hooked rug. I appreciate their sturdiness as well as the hours of labour that must go into each little carpet. And I admire the Resourcefulness of the happy… Continue reading
Even More Liberty: Tilley Endurables Liberty of London Fabric Blouse
Not everything that I brought home on the weekend was from the Trinity Bellwoods Yard Sale. Some of it came from the Hillcrest community yard sale. Like this Tilley Endurables blouse made from… Continue reading