Tag Archives: Vancouver style
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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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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When you finish an exam, there’s only one thing to do
Throw a party with lots of wine and lots of cheese. Which is exactly what my friend Briony (the world’s hottest accountant) did. She looked so cute in her thrifted tank top and Camper shoes. Don’t you think?
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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
Born again gorgeous
This guest post is courtesy of Ashley, one of my very best friends in the whole wide world. In the beginning, there was the scarf. A gorgeous vintage scarf. And now it has become these amazing shoes. Purchased at Te … Continue reading
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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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Too perfect to put on
When I fell in love with an illustration of a blustery fall day by my friend Michael Doehle, he silk-screened it into a men’s American Apparel t-shirt for me. Though Bernie’s less interested in the shirt than the camera strap. … Continue reading
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Just a bit over the top
Theatrical, really. Had these fine feathered headpieces custom made by Alice Hart. Not really the type of thing you wear on casual Friday. But definitely the type of thing you wear to the ballet. Love how peacock feathers are the … Continue reading
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