denim and sneakers

Levi's (vintage, Lost & Found Vintage, Royal Oak, MI). Tank (Joe Fresh). Chanel sneakers (consignment, Fashionably Yours, Toronto, ON). Sunglasses (Tod's). Bracelets (Giles & Brother, Shashi). Watch (Casio).

Photos A Mingay

hot in the city

Plaid blouse (vintage, Regeneration, Pleasant Ridge, MI. $6). Levi's shorts (Club Monaco). Sandals (Zara). Carryall (Gucci). Sunglasses (Ray-Ban). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Giles & Brother).

Photos J Mingay

trespassing

I had a fantastic birthday the other day.  I spent the morning in and around Detroit at a few of my favourite vintage shops. Later I met a friend for a lunch. 

I found this dress at Lost & Found Vintage in Royal Oak, where I had a great time treasure hunting with Gregory, one of the store clerks.  It was nice to get his opinion on some of my choices, and also for him to have me try a few things that I would have otherwise not selected. 

I loved the colour combination of this dress, but it wasn't until I paired it with my ankle boots that I knew I had to add it to my purchase pile.  It reminded me of something I wore in high school, with army boots - a look that I plan to resurrect this fall.  

Dress (thrifted, Lost & Found Vintage, Royal Oak, MI. $22). Clutch (thrifted, Value Village Thrift, Windsor, ON $5 last seen here). Boots (Topshop). Bracelet (Giles & Brother). 

Photos C Miller

fish out of water

Well it certainly didn't take me long to find another 'perfect' beaded/sequins jacket!  

I think that the pattern of the sequins on the shoulders and down the sleeves is just fantastic. I love the way it catches the light.  I only wish that I would have got a photo of the back.  The same detail starts at the shoulder blades and comes to a point in the centre. Glorious!

Fantastic + Glorious = another beaded/sequins jacket!

Beaded jacket (vintage, Jones & Co. Windsor, ON $25). Levi's shorts (Club Monaco). T-shirt (Zara). Sandals (Zara). Fendi purse (thrifted, Vintage House, Windsor, ON. $60). Bracelets (thrifted, Giles & Brother, Chanel, H&M, Gap). Sunglasses (H&M).

Photos A Mingay

borrowed from the boys

This shirt, a happy accident, was borrowed (quite possibly now stolen) from a friend who wears it to paint and work in the garden is a masterpiece. I have been bugging him for months to hand it over.  The paint splatters and worn collar give it a character that can't be found by going into a store and buying off the rack. I also just love the juxtaposed look of a men's shirt on a woman's frame especially when paired with skinny jeans.

Shirt (Dr. Pender Originals). Jeans (H&M). Boots (thrifted, Regeneration, Pleasant Ridge, MI. $13). Bag (Madewell). Sunglasses (Ray-Ban). Bracelets (Henry Bendel, Giles & Brother, H&M, Swarovski, Gap, handmade). Watch (Michael Kors). 

Photos A Mingay

manic monday

Silk blouse with wrinkles courtesy of 95 degree heat (thrifted, Regeneration, Pleasant Ridge, MI. $5). Levi's (Urban Renewal). Shoes (Nine West). Handbag (vintage, Jones & Co, Windsor, ON $28). Sunglasses (Tod's). Bracelets (Giles & Brother, market find).

Photos A Mingay