Tag Archives: vintage clothes
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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My five favourite vintage shops
Four are in Vancouver, one is in Seattle. Where are yours? 1. Deluxe Junk in Gastown, Vancouver 2. Pesky Peacocks on 16th, Vancouver 3. Bohemia Gallery (3243 Main Street, Vancouver) 4. Legends (4366 Main Street, Vancouver) 5. Fremont Vintage Mall … Continue reading
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Who thinks pleats are neat?
I do! I do! Found this little beauty at Deluxe Junk in Vancouver and had it shortened (significantly) so I could wear it all the time (like every night in Vegas last summer). I don’t have a before shot so … Continue reading
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We can’t be sure
But we think this leather skirt might have belonged to my friend’s grade five teacher in ’86. We can be sure where the shirt came from, though. It was my husband’s up until the drycleaner shrunk the sleeves.
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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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This dress was ridiculous
It reached the floor and the overlay flapped around wildly with every move I made. It seems so much subtler now that I’ve had it shortened. And with the belt, the overlay is much less unruly. Many of you have … Continue reading
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Looking (like) Sharpe
This was the outfit that got me compared to this guy. Can’t imagine why.
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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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