1970s Seiko Automatic
Dig my super seventies watch.
Category Archive: Thrift Club
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Mirror in the Bathroom: Birthday Suit
It’s my birthday and to celebrate I bought myself this swanky Jessica Simpson studded lapel jacket at the Bay a week and a half ago. I really have no money and no need… Continue reading
Kimono My House
Yesterday was an action-packed day with deadlines, interviews and a talk by Jonathan Adler at the Design Exchange. But since my Covey G interview was in Leslieville, I did manage to squeeze in… Continue reading
Mirror in the Bathroom: Getting Ready For Spring
I’m getting a touch of the cabin fever, waiting for spring to come, so I picked up some transitional garments at the Value Village yesterday. By transitional, I mean knits with a springy… Continue reading
Midweek Modernism: Silver and Amber Earrings
Sexy sterling and amber biomorphic earrings
Fixies: Huge Openback Rhinestone Bracelet
So last week I got a bag of broken jewels containing the humungous turquoise glass, bow-shaped fur clip I wrote about last week. While there was absolutely nothing wrong with the clip, the… Continue reading
Thrifted 1930s French Turquoise Glass Fur Clip
This enormous fur clip is fabulous find from a bag of craft jewellery — and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. I reckon the folks at the Value Village couldn’t figure out… Continue reading
Do Over: Hello Gorget!
I found this cool Gorget — aka a piece of armour worn to protect the neck — for $5 at Abraham’s on Queen Street West last week. It appears to made of hand… Continue reading
Thrift Shop Find: M Missoni Skirt
I’ve always wanted a Missoni piece. Unfortunately I couldn’t even get my hands on the Missoni for Target stuff. So I’m pleased as punch to present this M Missoni skirt that I found… Continue reading
Coat of Arms
My biggest thrift shop score of the year (so far). I found this huge medallion for $14.99 at the Salvation Army on the weekend. It has an amazing, engine-turned and hand-engraved coat of… Continue reading