Thai One On: Vintage Silk Blouse
Inspired by the 1960s Thai dress my sister-in-law and her sister got for their birthday, I found myself purchasing this hot pink printed silk blouse. The label reads “Jim Thompson, The Thai Silk… Continue reading
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The Weekend Before Last Weekend’s Finds
Catching up on some recent acquisitions from the CAFTCAD Movie Wardrobe Sale. Only got three things but they are all good. Above is a $10 broomstick dress with a peacock feather print. On… Continue reading
Neat Sheets: Vintage Vera
Look what I found at the Value Village – A vintage Vera Neumann top sheet. It has a few holes, so I plan to use it for the fabric. Still, I am pleased… Continue reading
What I Wore: Last Week it Was Cold and Rainy
Oh Canada. One day it’s a damp, miserable grey day. The next it’s hot and humid. That’s why it’s good to have some awkward, in-between weather pieces like this Simply Vera by Vera… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Print Fine Vintage
My niece was in town last week. We were wandering past Print Fine Vintage where we these two knit pieces in the window. The ’20s and the ’70s were good times for knits.… Continue reading
Lost and Found: Vintage Kid Leather Gloves
True story. My friend and colleague Tracy Ho Lung called me over to her desk last week and told me that she found a box with my name on it while cleaning out… Continue reading
My First Hermès Scarf
Who’s the baboushka? I’m the baboushka! Or as I prefer, hot matron in a Brides de gala dip dye scarf. This is also a rare opportunity to share with the world a look… Continue reading
1960s Thai Bangkok Dress
This week has been just plain weird, but last weekend was magical. So let’s revisit the magical times. We went to a lovely joint birthday dinner for my sister-in-law Teri and her sister… Continue reading
Bringing It Back: Hats
Last Saturday, when the weather was so nice and folks were promenading about in their Spring finery, I noticed a lot more folks wearing hats. Not just baseball hats and poorboy caps, but… Continue reading
The New It Bag? Hudson’s Bay Company Tote
Over the last week or two, I’ve noticed a lot of top-knotted ladies carrying distinctively striped satchels. It would seem that Hudson’s Bay bags are in. Above is a picture of my own… Continue reading