Liberty Fabric
It would appear that this week’s posts are not very educational. More bragging than blogging. But I must show off the lovely Liberty fabric Jessica brought me back from her recent trip to… Continue reading
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Photo Find: Vintage Bikini Babes
I need a new bathing suit. I bought an awesome one last year, but I can’t find it anywhere. I hope I can find one in a lovely pastel floral or paisley print… Continue reading
Souvenirs: Irish Linen Handkerchief
It’s wierd, buying other people’s souvenirs at thrift shops and yard sales. I don’t buy touristy souvenirs for myself when I travel, why would I want someone else’s memory? Maybe its because I… Continue reading
My Spring Look: Bouclé Bob Mackie Jacket and Missoni-ish Made in Italy Skirt
Found two great pieces for my spring wardrobe on Sunday. The first is a lovely bouclé, 3/4 length sleeve jacket by Bob Mackie. Yes, the man who created Carol Burnett’s Curtain Dress lent… Continue reading
The Grass Has Riz: Green Suede Purse
I really, really don’t need another purse. But I couldn’t resist this slouchy green suede purse. It’s got a label that simply reads “Made in Italy for The Bay.” I love the bold,… Continue reading
Kiss Me I’m Partially Irish
As you may or may not know, my paternal grandmother was a Collins of the Spaniard’s Bay Collinses who were descended from the County Cork Collinses. To celebrate my tiny fraction of Irish… Continue reading
Runway Review: New York Fall 2011 Fashion Week
I’m excited by the amount of colour for fall shown at New York Fashion Week. There were high tech prints at Proenza Schouler, cool colour blocking at Jill Stuart and super bright plaids… Continue reading
A Touch Of Mink
Found this funky fur coat at The Salvation Army in K-W this weekend. I think it’s mink. It’s chevron pattern is achieved by sewing tiny strips of contrasting colours together. It is very… Continue reading
The Latest Liberty Find
Girly floral prints are still big for Spring 2011: they were featured prominently at Jil Sander, Erdem and Mui Mui. So I was, of course, delighted to find this long flowy skirt at… Continue reading
Aligator Purse, Aligator Purse
Its downsizing time again. I’m not too attached to my finds — I like the thrill of the hunt, I love researching things when I bring them home, but usually if I don’t… Continue reading