Spot Remover: Clarins Vital Lift Serum

I was able to sample the new Clarins Vital Light Serum at an event last summer, but I never had the chance to give it a proper test drive (the samples got held… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: The McDonald Block

The Ontario Government’s McDonald Block holds a secret stash of modern Canadian Art.

In the Stacks: Turquoise Bracelets

Continuing our exploration of stacked bracelets, the turquoise studded cuffs and a bangle illustrate that you can still load up without looking weighed down. Shown here (from top to bottom) are an unmarked… Continue reading

Pretty Ladies: Vintage Hard Stone and Shell Cameos

Gracious Good shows two examples of vintage cameo jewelry — a hard stone, late Victorian lavelier and a shell brooch

Vintage Ads: Make Your Own Jewellery

When perusing through old women’s magazines, you will often come across ads like these, promising the tools you need to make money at home by creating your own jewellery. This one is from… Continue reading

In the Stacks: Blond on Blond Bangles

I spend too many hours looking at street style look books. A lot of street style bloggers are attracted to accessories — especially stacks and stacks of bracelets and bangles. So I though… Continue reading

Beauty in the Ruins 2

Thoughts how to reuse broken jewellery

Label List: A Collection of Vintage Burberry’s Labels

A few tips for dating vintage Burberry Trenchcoats with Labels.

Drive By

I found the right strap for my vintage Zenith watch at the movies.

Midweek Modness: Vintage Robin Kahn Pewter Earrings

A pair of vintage pewter earrings by Coty Award-winning designer Robin Kahn.

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