Dries Van Noten Boomerang Dress
I found this Dries van Noten bias cut gown at the Salvation Army in Kitchener about eight years ago. I bought it for my niece Sarah to wear to her grade eight graduation.… Continue reading
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Thrifty Shifts
I found these three dresses at the Value Village in Kitchener last weekend. Technically, none of them are shifts (a simple short, usually sleeveless, above-the-knee dress with a fitted bust and straight or… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Rafael Canada Owl Pendant
This may not be a great image, but it’s a wonderful story. This pendant belongs to Linda — a friend of Mr. Andrew’s from university. We ran into her over the holidays at… Continue reading
RIP Kenojuak Ashevak
One of my favourite artists, Kenojuak Ashevak, passed away on Tuesday morning. Below is my pictorial tribute: A framed image of “Sun and Owl Foliage” from an Ashevak calendar that I have framed… Continue reading
Mirror in the Bathroom: Mix and Match
Here’s some recent acquisitions worn two ways. The top row shows my Simply Vera thrift shop find with a professional lady-type cashmere camel coat that I found last December at Shoney’s in Kensington… Continue reading
Nanette Lepore for Keds
Found these cool Keds at the Value Village for $8. Can’t wait until summer to wear them.
Would You Rather?
This Victorian Revival bracelet is signed Coro. It is missing its original centre piece, which was most likely a black and white glass cameo (I’ve had similar bracelets before). I also have these… Continue reading
Year View Mirror: Fave Fashion Finds
This is a bit of a cheat. I have other great garment finds from 2012 that I have not included here because I don’t have good pictures. Plus that cardigan that I placed… Continue reading
Year View Mirror: Best of the Rest
I found some beautiful objets digging around last year. Here are my five most exciting discoveries: 1. Yaad Israel Copper Utensils. This studio-made spatula and fork set are best used as decoration. I’m… Continue reading
Year View Mirror: Best Jewels of 2012, Non-Thrift Category
In 2012 I got some grail pieces, some new things and some unexpectedly cool things that cost more than $36. Take a look at them now: 1. Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace. I won… Continue reading