Tales of Woe Part 1
The last couple times I have gone to jewellery auctions at Waddingtons, I have been outbid by a guy I call Captain Sweatpants who bids on every single lot until he runs out… Continue reading
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VW Wolfsburg Watch
This is my Grandfather’s wristwatch. He was a mechanic for Kitchener Transit. Sometimes he would also work on friends and neighbours cars. I believe somebody traded him this watch as payment. Basically, if… Continue reading
The Room’s 50 Percent Off Sale at The Bay
Just a head’s up, The Bay’s swanky in-house boutique the room is have a massive sale of designer garb from designers such as Erdem, Armani, Rykiel, Lida Baday, Calvin Klein Collection and much,… Continue reading
Lost and Found: Floor Ring
Mr. Justin found this cool triangle ring. It’s probably from Claire’s or Ardene or one of those mall jewellery shops, but I dig its geometric style. He showed it to me and I… 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
Ahoy Matey! 1958 Chatelaine Magazine Cover
Last spring, nautical themes were the big trend. Remember all the Breton pullovers and anchor print shirts? Maritime mode is still in this year so you can get another season’s wear out of… Continue reading
Lights, Camera, Auction!
It’s a banner week month for fans of vintage in Toronto this week. First up is Waddington’s Quarterly Jewellery Auction on Wednesday night (previews on Tuesday). I’ve been outbid the last couple of… Continue reading
Fun at the Junction Flea
Good times at Yesterday’s Junction Flea at the Great Hall. As always there was tasty food, including Butter Chicken with Naan and choclatey treats from Delight. I didn’t buy anything but was sorely… Continue reading