February 27, 2013

vintage hats week 3 + GIVEAWAY




This is it, the last of the vintage hats.  If you have not done so yet, please follow the blog via GFC (Google Friend Connect) found on the blog homepage here or 'like' the ghrlunltd Facebook page here (or both :) and leave a comment for a chance to win a vintage Coach bag that I have handpicked. If you do not have a blogger profile, please make sure to leave your email address with your comment.  Be sure to let me know which look(s) is your favorite.  I can't wait to hear from you.


Previous hat posts here and here and here and here



Simpson's felt hat with feathers and netting (vintage, Rhacey's Family Thrift, Tilbury, ON $8).


Photos A  Mingay

February 25, 2013

fresh off the chopping block


A couple of weeks ago I posted a photo of this dress, recently purchased at Regeneration in Pleasant Ridge, MI. on Instagram. Well, it is back from the seamstress and fresh off the 'chopping block'. Check out the transformation.


David Brown for Jacobson's paisley dress (vintage, Regeneration, Pleasant Ridge, MI. $10; alterations $22). Belt (Zara). Suede booties (Aldo). Perspex clutch (MNO logie buy it herelast seen here. Ring (thrifted, Penny Jane's Vintage, Windsor, ON.  $10).










Photos A Mingay

February 23, 2013

vintage hats week 2 + GIVEAWAY



Over the next few weeks I will be posting a selection of vintage hats that I have collected over the last little while. I'm also excited to announce my very first GIVEAWAY!

Simply follow the blog via GFC (Google Friend Connect) found on the blog homepage here or 'like' the ghrlunltd Facebook page here (or both :) and leave a comment for a chance to win a vintage Coach bag that I have handpicked. If you do not have a blogger profile, please make sure to leave your email address with your comment.  Be sure to let me know which look(s) is your favorite.  I can't wait to hear from you.



Previous hat posts here and here and here



Handmade beaver hair men's fedora by Bernice McPhail (vintage, Rhacey's Family Thrift, Tilbury, ON. $5)



Photos A Mingay

February 19, 2013

vintage hats week 2 + GIVEAWAY


Over the next few weeks I will be posting a selection of vintage hats that I have collected over the last little while. I'm also excited to announce my very first GIVEAWAY!
Simply follow the blog via GFC (Google Friend Connect) found on the blog homepage here or 'like' the ghrlunltd Facebook page here (or both :) and leave a comment for a chance to win a vintage Coach bag that I have handpicked. If you do not have a blogger profile, please make sure to leave your email address with your comment.  Be sure to let me know which look(s) is your favorite.  I can't wait to hear from you.

Prior hat posts here and here




Handmade tulle and satin hat by Bernice McPhail (vintage, Rhacey's Family Thrift, Tilbury, ON. Free).



Photos A Mingay

February 17, 2013

saturday night




Leather jacket by Renard Roma (thrifted, Lost & Found Vintage, Royal Oak, MI. $24). Pants (Joe Fresh). Shoes (Joe Fresh). Diet Coke can purse (Incognito).

Photos taken at Art Space Windsor. Visit the space  here
Art by Kevin Kavanaugh. Check out his work here and here









Photos A Mingay

February 16, 2013

vintage hats week 1 + GIVEAWAY




Over the next few weeks I will be posting a selection of vintage hats that I have collected over the last little while. I'm also excited to announce my very first GIVEAWAY!
Simply follow the blog via GFC (Google Friend Connect) found on the blog homepage here or 'like' the ghrlunltd Facebook page here (or both :) and leave a comment for a chance to win a vintage Coach bag that I have handpicked. If you do not have a blogger profile, please make sure to leave your email address with your comment.  Be sure to let me know which look(s) is your favorite.  I can't wait to hear from you.

Previous hat posts here



Fur and satin Ellen Smith Paris/New York hat (vintage, Windsor Market, Windsor, ON. $10).

Photo A Mingay

February 11, 2013

vintage hats week 1 + GIVEAWAY


Over the next few weeks I will be posting a selection of vintage hats that I have collected over the last little while. I'm also excited to announce my very first GIVEAWAY!
Simply follow the blog via GFC (Google Friend Connect) found on the blog homepage here or 'like' the ghrlunltd Facebook page here (or both :) and leave a comment for a chance to win a vintage Coach bag that I have handpicked. If you do not have a blogger profile, please make sure to leave your email address with your comment.  Be sure to let me know which look(s) is your favorite.  I can't wait to hear from you.



Velvet and lace fascinator (vintage, Vintage House, Windsor, On $18) last seen here


Photos A Mingay

February 10, 2013

art space windsor




Jumpsuit (French Connection). Jacket (Collection B). Shoes (Joe Fresh) last seen here Necklaces (Zara; vintage, L & K Antiques, Tilbury, ON $32). Purse-Made in Argentina for Hudson`s (vintage, Windsor Market, Windsor, ON $4).

Photos taken at Art Space Windsor. Visit the space  here
Art by Kevin Kavanaugh. Check out his work here and here













Photos A Mingay


February 04, 2013

the 'after'


While my 'closet move' took place a couple of months ago, I guess I just don't feel like the space is completely 'finished' yet. Maybe I need an area rug in the middle of the room?  Maybe the terrible shades need to be replaced with some fabric curtains? Maybe I just need another set of eyes and a second opinion?  Nevertheless, here are some shots of my new and improved closet/office space - a work in progress. 

Without a doubt the best thing about the room, aside from the fact that my clothes are no longer all crammed together, is the work space.  Although this room has almost twice as much space as my old closet, I had the same amount of wall space to work with (due to the addition of a bay window and closet door).  I was however, able to tuck the full length mirror on the wall behind the door and hang my inspiration board on the back of the door to save space.  I also had the clothing rods hung closer to the ceiling to allow for more space between the two. With the bonus of a closet, I was able to install shelving to store my shoes, belts, hats and off season clothing.  I made use of the curtain rods (for now) by attaching hooks to hang some of my necklaces.  I prefer when things are on display, not tucked away in drawers and regularly rotate them for inspiration.  The chair was one I found at a local market.  It had this horrifying plush seat cushion that I simply covered with a vintage silk scarf. I'll admit that maybe silk wasn't the best choice for a chair seat that I spend hours on, but it was inexpensive and only took about 10 minutes to re-cover, so I suppose having to replace it every now and then isn't that big of a deal. Finally, I kept my handbags on shelves around the circumference of the room like I had in the old space.  Like the saying goes "if I ain't broke, don't fix it".






















Photos S Mingay