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
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Sidewalk Find: Marc Jacobs Scarf
Drunk people lose their stuff all the time. Why, on Richmond, between Duncan and Spadina, the streets are literally paved with lipsticks and mascaras that fell out of some woman’s purse while she… Continue reading
Tie One On!
I admit it. I sometimes buy vintage just for the label. For example, I do not wear ties. Yet I picked up these Balenciaga and Missoni cravattes simply because I wanted to say… Continue reading
Vintage Fashion Ads From 1985
That Victoria & Albert Album I found last week also had some crazy cool old clothing adverts. Remember kids, the 1980s were an era of conspicuous consumption. Why Hermès only had to show… Continue reading
All Grown Up
As some of you may remember, last winter I resolved to pursue the “Hot Matron” style as my signature look. Using Tilda Swinton as my inspiration, I’ve been quietly amassing a closet full… Continue reading
Paisley Underground
Nancy was in town from New York, so we went to Little India for some shopping and eating. I picked up a some cheap and chic paisley printed garments — a shift (pictured… Continue reading
Sketchtorialist: My Designer Duds
UPDATE: Lanvin Confirmed for H&M! In anticipation of the rumoured Lanvin/H&M collaboration I’ve decided to draw some of my vast collection of designer clothes (as imagined on other people). Most of my (ahem)… Continue reading
Cleaning Ouy my Closet: Camel Aquascutum Skirt
UPDATE: The skirt is spoken for. I picked up this lovely vintage Aquascutum skirt at a garage sale last spring. It’s in Fall’s most fashionable shade — Camel. And it’s in autumn’s most… Continue reading
Do Over?: Vintage Glasses
I’ve had these cool. 1960s vintage frames (pictured above) for a couple of years now. While they are kinda of close to my prescription, I’ve always meant to have proper lenses put in.… Continue reading
Thrill of the Find: Vintage Lanvin Dress
Here is some insight into my writing process. Specifically, how I keep writer’s block at bay. Sometimes when I am very busy work-wise (like I am right now), I need to step away… Continue reading