dreamy leather trousers

 

A few months ago I put up a post of my 'must haves' for spring and I am happy to report that I have found what I expected to be my biggest challenge...wide-leg leather trousers! 

I was in Windsor last month and stopped in my favourite local shop, Jones & Co. Vintage.  I had tried on a beautiful  leather jacket that ended up being a bit small, when Louise, the owner mentioned that the jacket came with matching pants.  I was curious.  Actually, I was salivating! The aged whisky coloured leather jacket was divine, but matching pants? Yes, please. 

The pants were in fantastic condition and after slipping them on, I discovered that they were quite possibly made for me.  A perfect fit. Even the length was just right making them perfect to wear with sneakers or a heeled bootie, as worn in this post.  Thank you Louise, you know me too well. xo

Perkins' - Made in France leather trousers (vintage, Jones & Co Vintage, Windsor, ON ). T-shirt (F21). Basket handbag (second-hand, Regenerations, Pleasant Ridge, MI). Booties, (Zara). Sunglasses (Ray-Ban).

Photos Renza

double duty coats

When your coat doubles as a dress, I say it's a win, win!  

I picked up this jacket at a local consignment store because I loved the boxy, sightly over-sized fit.  I had the sleeves shortened to just above the wrist to help with the proportion of the jacket on my frame.  I wanted the size to look intentional, not like I borrowed my husband's coat! I had the piece of beaver fur lying around and had my seamstress cut it to shape and attach a hook and eye closure to the front.  I'm now able to add it to any jacket or top in my closet.  

Leather coat (vintage, Common Sort, Toronto, ON). Fur collar (custom, Shoppe & Tailor, Toronto, ON). Clutch (Zara). Booties (Zara). Sunglasses (Ray-Ban).

Photos by Renza

finding the ideal fringe jacket

So, my western fringe jacket count this season is up to four.  It seems ridiculous but...yeah its a bit ridiculous!  In all fairness to me, one I gave to a friend, one a is pale pink suede number that I plan to to dye black (any tips would be welcomed :), one is chestnut brown suede and over-sized and the one above, is a beautiful tan leather. 

I found the leather version buried in the back of one of my favourite spots in Kensington Market.  It was tiny, a hard find most often and free from any major damage.  I really liked it for its versatility.  Being leather it can transition to night and add some flare to my typical uniform, all black.

Leather fringe jacket (vintage, Flashback Vintage, Toronto, ON). Hat (vintage, Mama Loves You, Toronto, ON). Top (F21). Jeans (second-hand, 96 Tears, Toronto, ON). Bandanna, worn around neck (dollar store). Booties (Zara).

Photos Renza

on the street - paris

Photos S Mingay and L Brkovic

everything is fine

After what has been a long and exceptionally cold winter, I think that it is finally safe to say that spring may be on the horizon (fingers crossed). If you follow me on Instagram you will recognize the fur jacket that I posted a few weeks ago, pre-transformation. I purchased the jacket last year, even though it was pretty beat up, with the intention of altering it.  Back from a visit to my trusty seamstress, I am very happy with the outcome.  I decided against making it into a vest and opted to keep a cap sleeve because I didn't have anything like that in my closet.  It will now work great as a transition piece as the weather gets warmer.  When putting this look together, I couldn't decide whether I liked it better with the over the knee boots last seen here or the clear heels so I have worked in both.  I would love to hear which of the two looks is your favourite. xx

Fox fur (vintage, May-Court, Windsor, ON). Blouse (thrifted, Lost & Found Vintage, Royal Oak, MI). Skirt (H&M). Over the knee Stuart Weitzman for Ingledew's suede boots (vintage, Bang-On, Toronto, ON). Clear heels (vintage, Divine, Edmonton, AB). Sunglasses (Ray-Ban).

Photos J Mingay