Tag Archives: My favourites
I’m not much of a do-it-myselfer
I prefer to ask people who are actually talented with sewing machines, glue guns and millgrain lathe tools to create things for me. So this week will be all about those custom-made pieces. Like this dress I had made out … Continue reading
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I owe this outfit to two people
Sonja, for insisting I buy a jumpsuit. And Melissa, who introduced me to Pesky Peacocks where I got it. I should also thank my ma and sis for the necklace I’m wearing — I made it using my mom’s pendant … Continue reading
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At the opera
With all the vintage furs and broaches and shawls at the opera (are they considered vintage if you bought them new 40 years ago?), this dress begged to be worn. I got it at Deluxe Junk in gastown last … Continue reading
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Love things perfectly mismatched
I can’t think of a prettier way to set a table than to use mismatched antique china. I just need to start working on my collection of dinner plates. Some of these teacups belonged to my grandma, some belonged to … Continue reading
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After
Susan’s worked her magic on my vintage dress. I’m going to be wearing this thing a lot.
Filed under Customized, Style
