Royal Wedding Wrap Up

Okay, almost everybody guessed that the Royal Wedding dress would be designed by Alexander McQueen’s Sarah Burton. The gown was a delight – Burton was a fashion forward choice, yet the gown was… Continue reading

50 + Years of Fragrance: Epilogue

It’s not the best picture, but this is what the inside of Fritsch Fragrance looks like. At the back is a poster showing a timeline of all the fragrances ever. I think I… Continue reading

50 + Years of Fragrances: Promotion

One of the coolest things about Fritsch Fragrance is that at one time it was probably the most mod store in all of Kitchener Waterloo. When you peek in the window, you can… Continue reading

50 + Years of Fragrances: Factices

Whenever a new fragrance is launched, the press kit usually spends as much time talking up the designer of the perfume bottle as they do about the “nose” who designed the scent. Packaging… Continue reading

Sketchtorialist: My “Sprinter” Look

We are experiencing awkward, in-between weather here in Toronto. Which is why I haven’t fully retired all of my winter clothes. This look served me well this year. Clothing credits: Grey sweater is… Continue reading

50 + Years of Fragrance: Manly Yes!

When I was in K-W for Easter, I stopped by a shop called Fritsch Fragrance. A pharmacy that opened in 1959, it has pretty much operated as a beauty and cosmetics boutique since… Continue reading

The New It Bag? Hudson’s Bay Company Tote

Over the last week or two, I’ve noticed a lot of top-knotted ladies carrying distinctively striped satchels. It would seem that Hudson’s Bay bags are in. Above is a picture of my own… Continue reading

Oranges and Peaches

Last weekend was crummy and rainy and snowy and cold. I warmed myself up by taking out some fun, citrussy accessories. First up, the peachy resin bangle pictured above. Saturday I sported the… Continue reading

1950s Ladies Hamilton Watch

I said I wasn’t going to get any more watches. Especially ladies’ cocktail watches. But at $5 I couldn’t resist this late 1950s (based on service marks and style) Hamilton. Especially because it… Continue reading

Vintage Ivory Lariat Necklace

On one hand, the less I say about my collection of Ivory jewellery the better. On the other hand, I just keep finding it at the Value Village for like $2. I’d guess… Continue reading

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