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
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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
1940s Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress
I think this dress is haunted. First of all, it was so rare to find a garment from the 1940s that fit my cushiony frame. Sure it needs some TLC (the decorative fabric-covered… Continue reading
Scarf Magic: Knowledge is Power!
I love silk scarves, but have never figured out but one way to wear them. Yesterday at work, my colleague Tracey Ho Lung was wearing her Hermès scarf in a very chic, low-slung… Continue reading
My Spidey Sense
I think I’ve mentioned this before, but sometimes I have an uncanny ability to find certain things. For example, the time I woke up thinking “I wish I had a star sapphire.” And… Continue reading
The Cape: Vintage Burberry’s
Here is the Burberry‘s cape I found at the Value Village last Thursday. Even though it is not very heavy it keeps me toasty warm. I think the heat retention system must work… Continue reading
Red Rover Come Over
I’ve been needing a little shot of colour to cheer up these grey, wintery days. I’ve also been feeling a little nostalgic for late ’80s/early ’90s style things like matte red M.A.C. Viva… Continue reading
Fashion Show Ephemera
At fashion shows — at least in the first three or four rows — the designers usually leave little gifts for the press, buyers and celebrities lucky enough to snag said seats. Normally… Continue reading
Bag Productions Week: Designer Bags
Here are some high-end, name brand bags that I have owned at some point or another. They were all thrift shop finds and were basically disintegrating because leather dries out and become brittle… Continue reading
Bag Productions Week: Kimono Fabric Purse
This is a pretty little Purse I found at the Goodwill Buy the Pound a few years back. It’s covered in what looks like kimono fabric. I picture myself in the summer time,… Continue reading