Category Archive: Thrift Club

Midweek Modness: 1970s Givenchy Shirt

This 1970s Givenchy logo shirt is vintage vintage. I bought it from the Goodwill on College Street — before it became Motoretta. At the time I was shopping with my former roomie Amir… Continue reading

Number One With A Bullet

A few more finds from last weekend’s thrift gold rush. Above, memories of the “Me Decade”, a 1970s #1 pendant. Below, a lawn bowling stick pin.

Art Deco Week: Rhinestone Bracelets

Two costume Art Deco bracelets, one from the Value Village, the other just arrived from eBay. I believe them both to be Rhodium plated. Rhodium is a member of the platinum metals group… Continue reading

Art Deco Week: 1922 14K White Gold Watch Chain

I found this broken watch chain Friday at an antique shop for $5. I love it when a piece is hallmarked with a date, in this case 1922. Whilst researching this baby, I… Continue reading

Art Deco Week: Day One 18K Parallelogram Brooch

Had an epic weekend of thrifting in the east end — both at vintage shops and at The Cabbagetown Festival Community Yard Sale. The best find by far was this Art Deco brooch.… Continue reading

My Summer Vacation: Escape to New York Part 2

You didn’t think I went to New York City without doing a little shopping? Unfortunately, we were there in an awkward, in between fashion cycle. The exciting events: Fashion Week, The new Marimekko… Continue reading

Vintage Turquoise Buckle

Found this vintage Southwestern style belt buckle at the Value Village on Tuesday. It’s pretty crudely and cheaply made, but it has its charms. I’ve got a whole bunch of cowboy style buckles… Continue reading

My Favourite Things: Dangle Earrings

In olden times, a savvy woman would stretch her jewellery budget with convertible earrings. You would have one pair of the actual thingy that went in your ear and you would mix things… Continue reading

In the Pink: Finds From The St. Lawrence Market

Here are three more lucky two dollar finds from the St. Lawrence Antique Market. Above is a retro Aurora Borealis rhinestone brooch. It was missing two navettes, which I replaced with pink versions… Continue reading

Late Victorian Silver and Gold Picture Brooch

Another $2 find from the St. Lawrence Antique Market. That place is a candy shop, I tells ya! I love this lady A. Flett, O.S. She looks so happy and I just want… Continue reading

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