Sunday Shopping Coming Down
Sunday morning I decided to get out of the house early and do stuff before the Santa Clause Parade cleaved the city in two. I went to the St. Lawrence Antique Market, but… Continue reading
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Mighty Cobra Clutch
Indulged in a little retail therapy on my way home from work Thursday night. Picked up this 1970s-era snakeskin purse. It looks like it had a handle originally, but one could still carry… Continue reading
Brush (Your Clothes) With Greatness
Over at Jezebel, there’s an interesting (and graphic) post about how to extend the life of your jewellery. Which reminded me that I want to write some stuff about extending the life of… Continue reading
My Favourite Things: Toe Socks
Speaking of The Drake General Store, I was overjoyed to discover that they are selling tabi and toe socks. These are my two favourite kinds of socks in the whole world! While I… Continue reading
My Spooky Wook: Eerie Accessories
I have written about this before, but if you have even the slightest proclivity toward Gothness, now is the time to stock up on accessories and makeup for the rest of the year.… Continue reading
Men’s Corner with Mr. Andrew
Andrew’s favourite fall coat is a three-quarter length ledermantel he bought in Kensington Market last spring. It was made by a company called Nikator. My German is rusty, but I believe the company… Continue reading
Fine Feathered Hat
If there was one big buzzword at Fashion Week in New York last week it was “Ladylike” (see also “Grown Up“). Skirts are knee length, silhouettes are fuller and fabrics are floaty. Which… Continue reading
Summer of the Fake Longchamps Bag
For some reason, Toronto was flooded with fake Longchamps Le Pliages totes. While it is Longchamps signature sac, it is not a particularly expensive bag (about $125, but then again I see LeSportsac… Continue reading
Canadian Style — Not an Oxymoron
In the new New Yorker Style Issue, there’s a couple of shout outs to our home and native land. In a story about J. Crew, the author describes a fashionable young men as… Continue reading
In Praise Of Harem Pants
Today may be the last day I can wear my $8 Harem Pants from H&M. They have served me well this summer. The cool cotton was comfy during the most humid days of… Continue reading