Tangerine Dream
Pantone has named Tangerine Tango as it’s Colour of the Year for 2012. I celebrate this shade choice with a few citrussy faves that have passed through my collections. Schiaparelli Scarf Art Deco… Continue reading
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Label List: Prada, Miu Miu, Schiaparelli
The Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s next Costume Institute exhibit (opening in May 2012) is called “Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada: On Fashion.” At first reading, it would appear that the two designers would… Continue reading
Charmed, I’m Sure
I can’t seem to be able to resist mesh jewellery or pieces that buckle up like a belt. If there is piece that combines both elements, then I have to have it, regardless… Continue reading
Sneak Peek: Bazaar Preview
Tomorrow I will be selling some of my do-over and vintage jewels at a charity bazaar at work. Of course, the selection is tastefully curated. (Curated is the most over-used word for 2011,… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Mysterious Mod Bracelets
Above is a kooky bracelet I found last weekend. It’s unsigned silverplate and it’s a bit of a wounded bird (the enamelling on one of the panels is half gone). But I’m a… Continue reading
Cuckoo for Cameos
A peek at Gracious Goods Cameo Collection.
Stuff I Did: Manitobah Mukluks Pow Wow
Last Wednesday, I was invited to an event for Manitobah Mukluks at the Bata Shoe Museum. Manitobah Mukluks was founded by Métis brother and sister Sean and Heather McCormick. There’s a lot of… Continue reading
Hell Bent For Leather Jewellery
I’ve decided to evolve my hot matron look and make it a little less English and a lot more French. I call this new direction “L’Equestrienne.” Leather jewellery wasn’t really on my radar… Continue reading
My Makeup Wishlist
A long, long time ago, I got a cosmetics consultation by Laura Mercier. It was the best makeup advice I ever got. Despite my pasty complexion, she recommended berry-toned lipsticks and caramel coloured… Continue reading
December Birthstone: Turquoise
Welcome to December. If you were born this month, your birthstone is blue topaz, zircon, tanzanite or Turquoise. I only have examples of turquoise to share. Turquoise is one of the first gemstones… Continue reading