January 30, 2013

made to fit




Handmade dress, no alterations necessary. Notice the royal blue thread that was used? LOVE IT! (Vintage, Lost & Found Vintage, Royal Oak, MI. $24). Booties (Steven Madden). Handbag (Henry Bendel). Watch (Michael Kors).









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January 27, 2013

store spotlight - the chief salvage co. toronto



WHO: The Chief Salvage Co.

WHAT: I really found a gem of a vintage shop this past week when I visited The Chief Salvage Co. for the first time.  This store has a stellar selection of vintage treasures and jewels displayed to have you looking every way... including up!  The owner, Cody, frequently updates the store's tumblr and instagram pages with her latest finds. So, if you're a quick draw on-line, you can secure great finds faster than you can get to the store.  This makes me happy 'cause I don't live in Toronto, but I do have 'connections' (you know who you both are!) who live up the street, who offered to be there as fast as my little fingers can text!

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WHERE: 1493 Dundas St. W, Toronto

see what i bought here








Photos from The Chief Salvage Co. Facebook page

January 25, 2013

accessorized plaid




Plaid wool jacket (vintage, Public Butter check them out here, Toronto, ON $10). Denim jacket (F21). Bodysuit (Talula Babaton). Skirt (Joe Fresh). Boots (Hunters). Hat (American Apparel, with netting that I added). Necklaces (vintage, Chief Salvage check them out here, Toronto, ON $30; L & K Antiques, Tilbury, ON $32). Bracelets (BCBG, F21, Swarovski, Club Monaco, Henry Bendel).












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January 21, 2013

my favorite things



It's no secret that I really don't like winter much. I detest the cold and my skin really takes a beating.  So when a friend of mine told me to try her Moroccan Hammam spa products last seen here , I didn't hesitate.
Rooted in the ancient concept of Roman baths, these products left my dry and winter damaged skin re-hydrated and glowing.  My favorite is the Moroccan Lava Clay; a multi-purpose product that once added to water and made into a paste, can be applied to both the body and hair. The results were refreshing (literally).

Creating the perfect Hammam spa experience in my home has now become a part of my weekly ritual, thanks Amal. buy it here

If you want the full Hammam spa experience, her products are used at Shangrila Toronto





January 19, 2013

wrapped up in karl




Karl Lagerfeld print scarf (Yarnz). Leather Jacket (vintage, gift). Sweater (vintage, Jones & Company, Windsor, ON $28). Jeans (Gap). Belt (thrifted, Lost & Found, Royal Oak, MI $18). Boots (Aldo). Sunglasses (Ray-Ban).














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January 12, 2013

red velvet




Vintage hat (vintage, Vintage House, Windsor, ON $18) Blouse (Zara). Velvet skirt (vintage, Jones & Company, Windsor, ON $28). Booties (Steve Madden). Clutch (vintage, Jones & Company, Windsor, ON $38). Necklace (H&M).
















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January 07, 2013

aztec accents




Leather jacket (Zara). Tank (Zara). Jeans (Gap). Belt (thrifted, Lost & Found Vintage, Royal Oak, MI. $18). Boots (Zara). Beaded Clutch (vintage, Jones & Company, Windsor, ON. $24). Sunglasses (Ray-Ban). Bracelets (Gap, Me&Ro). 













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