On Fakes
Because most of my finds come from thrift shops or antique markets, I do not know their provenance. Why is it so important to know where a piece came from? Documented evidence of… Continue reading
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Siamese Sterling Dream
Pictured above are some recent Siam Sterling finds. I have a mini collection of these pieces, because I like the play between their delicate etchings and the heavy, gunmetal backgrounds. This “niello” or… Continue reading
Cleaning Ouy my Closet: Camel Aquascutum Skirt
UPDATE: The skirt is spoken for. I picked up this lovely vintage Aquascutum skirt at a garage sale last spring. It’s in Fall’s most fashionable shade — Camel. And it’s in autumn’s most… Continue reading
Do Over?: Vintage Glasses
I’ve had these cool. 1960s vintage frames (pictured above) for a couple of years now. While they are kinda of close to my prescription, I’ve always meant to have proper lenses put in.… Continue reading
Classics of Design: Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe Bangle Watch
What is the opposite of thrift? The amount of money I spent to win this watch in an eBay auction. But I have always wanted something from the iconic design house of Georg… Continue reading
More Irish: Irish Horn Rosary and Connemara Marble Bracelet
More Irishness: Another Commemara Marble souvenir piece. This time it’s a shamrock themed bracelet that I found at the St. Lawrence Market last Sunday. I also found this very old Irish Horn Rosary… Continue reading
Do Over: Mod Money Necklace
I found this necklace at the VV. I’m guessing its a 1970s-era artisan (or artisan influenced) piece because of the hard ware and the fact that it had blue ceramic cabachons set in… Continue reading
Thrill of the Find: Vintage Lanvin Dress
Here is some insight into my writing process. Specifically, how I keep writer’s block at bay. Sometimes when I am very busy work-wise (like I am right now), I need to step away… Continue reading
My Beauty Reboot
Hey everybody! My Beauty Reboot Makeover is now up at Fashionism.ca. Thrill to the wonder of my transformation (courtesy of colorist Luis Pacheco and stylist Anthony Ingraldi of Hair on the Avenue, and… Continue reading
Do Over: Sterling Silver Cleaver Necklace
Sometimes you have two things that don’t quite work on their own. In this case, I had a nice, weighty vermeil necklace that at 16 inches was too tight around the neck for… Continue reading