Bring Back The Dress Clip!
A dress clip is a brooch that uses a hinged clip or two-pronged pin to fasten on to clothing. They were super popular between the 1920s and 1940s because they are extremely versatile.… Continue reading
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Me In Bilt
Hey everybody. My story on Canadian Modernist Silversmiths is in the new issue of Bilt. Plus: There are all kinds of other awesome pictures and stories. You should go there and start reading… Continue reading
Collections Week: I Like Iolite
Two probably doesn’t count as a collection, but I’m keen to share my latest gemmological theory. See, I’ve had the pendant above for a long, long time. And before I bought it, I’d… Continue reading
Collection Week: Taxco Sterling Silver Bracelets
When I’m feeling Frida Kalho, I like to wear all three of these circa ’40s Mexican Silver Bracelets. At least two of them (left and centre) are from the Taxco area of Mexico.
Fashion is Danger
I was reading up on this week’s auction of the contents of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé’s country home. I was even gonna make a post about it so I was looking… Continue reading
Nanoo Na…No, is it That Late Already?
A character watch I found this weekend. And below, its original advertising. I just wanted to share. Photo below via My Retrospace.
Witch Heart? This Heart!
Last week I wrote about the Witch Ring that I found at St. Lawrence Market. Well, on Friday I found a Witches Heart (pictured above) whilst out and about with Tiffany. What makes… Continue reading
À la recherche du temps perdu
Just wanted to take a second to pay tribute to the watches that I lost last summer. I cannot stress the importance of proper bracelet or strap maintenance. I try not to get… Continue reading
Where to Get Stuff Fixed
Today I am so happy! I have found my Russians! They had simply moved. So I thought I’d give them a shout out by making a list of my favourite jewellery repair peeps.… Continue reading
Interview With A Stylist: Charles Baker Strahan
Celebrity hairstylist Charles Baker Strahan was in town a few weeks ago for the launch of Herbal Essences’ new Tousle Me Softly collection of styling products. Strahan is an energetic and affable fellow… Continue reading