Art Deco Week: Day One 18K Parallelogram Brooch
Had an epic weekend of thrifting in the east end — both at vintage shops and at The Cabbagetown Festival Community Yard Sale. The best find by far was this Art Deco brooch.… Continue reading
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Elizabeth Taylor and Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence
The auction of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewellery collection was announced. The auction catalogue features over 300 pieces from her fabled jewellery box. I spent the weekend reading about and looking at pictures of her… Continue reading
Men’s Corner With Mr. Andrew: Klaxon Howl Shorts
Here is Mr. Andrew proudly displaying his new shorts from Klaxon Howl. Andrew is very happy because, even though the season is almost over, he had not accquired a set of short pants… Continue reading
Questions for the Universe: Mystery Pendant
I’ve had this pendant for a while now. I got in an auction lot. I’m trying to figure out it’s age. It has real baroque pearls and prong set pink paste stones. I’m… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Mannish Watches
I’ve switched out the straps on a few of my favourite watches so that they look a little more butch, as per the women wearing men’s watches trend (note: this trend is not… Continue reading
Questions for the Universe: The Greatest Hairpin Ever
This is, in my opinion, the world’s greatest hairpin. At least it is perfect for my super straight, fine-but-plentiful hair. It’s lack of wavy bits pulls my locks back but doesn’t make them… Continue reading
Ask An Expert: Dr. Rolanda Johnson Wilkerson on Maturing Skin
As I enter the stage I call second puberty, I’ve noticed my skin changing in a million ways — raging acne, age spots and peach fuzz in particular. I’ve noticed that in most… Continue reading
Lazy Monday: Happy Labour Day!
Here is a picture of a stack of silver bangles. Tomorrow I will get off my lazy ol’ butt, and write up some real posts.
Smashed Pennies
In honour of the long weekend and my recent vacation, may I present my collection of smashed pennies. I have smashed pennies from all over: San Francisco; Chicago; Birmingham, UK; New York City;… Continue reading
My Summer Vacation: Escape to New York Part 2
You didn’t think I went to New York City without doing a little shopping? Unfortunately, we were there in an awkward, in between fashion cycle. The exciting events: Fashion Week, The new Marimekko… Continue reading