pick pocket

Multiple watches worn as bracelets.

Vintage Timex (L & K Antique Mall, Tilbury, ON. $22). Vintage Timex (Salvation Army Thrift Store, Windsor, ON. $4). Michael Kors watch (I need to wear at least one that works!). Vintage Timex (Salvation Army Thrift Store, Windsor, ON. $3). Resin bracelet (Vintage, Jones & Company, Windsor, ON. $12). Chain-link bracelet.

bold hues

Felt Hat (Vintage, Value Village Thrift, Windsor, ON. $4). Peasant Dress (Vintage, Victoria, BC. $48). Cowboy Boots (Vintage, Value Village Thrift, Windsor, ON. $9)

gumballs

The multi-strand bauble necklace was a gift from my grandmother about 10 years ago. Just a few months shy of her 99th birthday, I may just have to 'lend' to her for the upcoming celebration! 

vintage and a great seamstress

Often when purchasing vintage it is the print or the fabric of a garment that  initially inspires me. 

While the fit of many finds is not always perfect, a great seamstress can change all that. 

Thankfully my seamstress, Laurette, came to my rescue with this dress. 

By simply taking in the arms and the bodice, this dress became a perfect fit!  

1970's geometric print dress (Vintage, Regeneration, Pleasant Ridge, MI. $15) Alterations $32.

picker sisters

A huge part of my love for vintage is idea of reinventing something old and giving it a new life/purpose.

As a result, I have developed a bit of an obsession with the show "Picker Sisters".

The hosts, Tanya and Tracy share a friendship that is infectious.  Their vision is genius. Their style is bang on!

You may recongnize Tracey's boots from a prior post of mine! Nice!

vintage coach

Coach has recently partnered with Net-A-Porter to relaunch some of their classic handbags. I could not help but be inspired by my own collection.

Mini Coach Saddle Bag (Vintage, Le Frock, Seattle, WA $22). Medium Coach Saddle Bag (Vintage, Regeneration, Pleasant Ridge, MI $12). Black Coach Willis Bag (Vintage, Vogue Vintage, Ferndale, MI $30). Large Coach Messenger Bag (Vintage, Purchased in 1998, Bibles for Missions Thrift, Windsor, ON $1). Small Coach Willis Bag (Vintage, Regeneration, Pleasant Ridge, MI $18). Bonnie Cashin for Coach Briefcase (Vintage, Le Frock, Seattle, WA $30). Brown Coach Willis Bag (Vintage, Regeneration, Pleasant Ridge, MI $18).

us them we

When I saw this dress featured in her fashion show, I ran right over to the designer, Jennifer A. Lopez, and told her that it was mine! I walked out that night with the dress in my hand, right off the model.

I love the proportions of the the balloon sleeves contrasted by the micro-mini length.  The necklace, also her design, has the perfect hint of masculinity.  A perfectionist when is comes to design and construction, she is definitely a talent to watch.

"a beautiful thing is never perfect"

It is sometimes the perfect accessory!

sequins

Vintage wash denim. Satin Blouse. Oversized leather python clutch. Vintage blush sequins jacket. (TJ's Sweet Repeats. Pleasant Ridge, MI. $44)

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Cool sound, cool style.

Check out the floor length sequined jacket sans shoes that Ms. Potter wore at Bonnaroo ‘11