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What’s even better than a guest post?
A guest post about a city I’m desperate to visit. Before her jet lag had even worn off, Liv from It’s a Beautiful Life contributed this post about Hong Kong (with a bit of Shanghai to make me extra envious). I … Continue reading
Go Nucks!
For the past week I have been heckled (by my own mother) to post an outfit that incorporates the Canucks. Herewith, my husband’s old school Canucks t-shirt (this logo is my favourite). And a little sequin number I got at … Continue reading
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Success!
I went to an antique fair today with the intention of getting a bookshelf, a writing desk and a dresser. I found none of those things. Instead, I found this little ditty. It’s the perfect mix of Eastern Europe and … Continue reading
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Like a blushing zebra
This outfit is black and white and red all over. This vintage skirt was quite a find (I love pleats). I also love imagining the original owner of my vintage pieces. This one seems like it could have belonged to … Continue reading
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Travelin’ To-orist
Guest posts are the best posts (especially when they’re about romance, recycling and Romanelli hats). This one is from my sister-in-law Jaclyn. I’ll be in London this June and plan to scour the streets for Kenyan-born Brian Gathii’s To-orist line … Continue reading
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At work, it’s a shirt
On the beach in Barcelona, it’s a dress. I love a good shirt/dress. So versatile. And then there’s my amethyst cuff, which is always an amethyst cuff. Forget diamonds, I think coloured stones are a girl’s best friend.
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Two Mikes. Two shirts.
Both, interestingly enough, with some bright blue and neon orange. The first is by the stylish Mike Lyall who silkscreened 6 0h 4 on it. (604 is Vancouver’s area code. 6 0h 4 just makes me laugh). The second is … Continue reading
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Why Ry guy is a fly guy
First, there’s his moustache, which he’s been rocking since Movember. Then there’s his bolo tie, which is tied with his bow tie for first place in the neckwear category. And then there’s his bike. Which is just rad. Finally: his … Continue reading
If you want to get ahead, get a hat
Or, more specifically, get the Blocked Toyo Romanelli by Still Life. My pal (and colleague) Len sent in these shots of the handcrafted Trilby, which is available at Freshman in Vancouver. “If I wasn’t such a nerd for bicycle safety,” he says. “I would cruise … Continue reading
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The Backstreet Boys summed it up
“That’s the way I like it” pretty much sums up why I love getting clothes custom made. I can get wool slacks that fit how I want them to. Lined with just the right shade of fuchsia silk. Simply because I … Continue reading
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