My First Zenith
Look what I found for five bucks last weekend. A 1940s or ’50s Zenith. I’ve lost my watch opener, so I haven’t been able to study it more, so all I can tell… Continue reading
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Lost and Found: Vintage Kid Leather Gloves
True story. My friend and colleague Tracy Ho Lung called me over to her desk last week and told me that she found a box with my name on it while cleaning out… Continue reading
My First Hermès Scarf
Who’s the baboushka? I’m the baboushka! Or as I prefer, hot matron in a Brides de gala dip dye scarf. This is also a rare opportunity to share with the world a look… Continue reading
1960s Thai Bangkok Dress
This week has been just plain weird, but last weekend was magical. So let’s revisit the magical times. We went to a lovely joint birthday dinner for my sister-in-law Teri and her sister… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Birks Sterling Abstract Ring
Alas, I no longer have this ring. Oh well, sometimes you gotta cull the herd. Anyway, it was designed in Germany for the upscale Canadian jewellery retailers Birks. I hope you are in… Continue reading
All New Review: L’Oréal Paris Color Infaillable
Am loving the new Infalliable Color eye shadows that our friends at L’Oréal Paris sent us. First of all, the colours are amazing and my picture doesn’t do them any justice. At first… Continue reading
Sidewalk Find: Hermès Iris Ukiyoé
Had an magical and fantastic weekend celebrating all sorts of things with some very amazing ladies. I’ll share more later, but first let’s talk about my sidewalk find. Walking around Yorkville on Saturday.… Continue reading
Bringing It Back: Hats
Last Saturday, when the weather was so nice and folks were promenading about in their Spring finery, I noticed a lot more folks wearing hats. Not just baseball hats and poorboy caps, but… Continue reading
Incoming: Hermès Scarf Sale
Hermès scarves and ties for 50% off and all to help raise money for MS and St. Michael’s Hospital. Thanks to Veronica for the head’s up! Here’s the deets.
Symbolism: The Oak and the Acorn
I mentioned Kate Middleton’s oak and acorn earrings last Friday. I thought I’d share my pretty sterling repoussé oak and acorn brooch. The oak and the acorn symbolize strength and power. My guess… Continue reading