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

a baby clutch

High-waisted Levi's (thrifted, Lost & Found Vintage, Royal Oak, MI). Blouse (H&M). Coat (Zara). Saks Fifth Avenue loafers (vintage, Bellochio Upscale Resale, Royal Oak, MI). Beaded clutch (vintage, The Salvation Army, Windsor, ON). Hat (H&M).

Photos A Mingay

yesterday's finds

Saturday I spend part of the day doing some local vintage and thrift shopping and I found a few real gems.  It appears that I have also taking a strong liking to different shades of blue. This is new. Tomorrow I am off to Detroit for the day. In other words, more to come (fingers crossed)!

Sequin top (thrifted, May Court Shop, Windsor, ON $10). Polka dot cropped blouse (thrifted, May Court Shop, Windsor, ON $4). Simpson's wool sweater (vintage, Jones & Co. Windsor, ON $52). Diane Von Furstenberg dress (vintage, Jones & Co. Windsor, ON $85).

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

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

store spotlight - lost and found vintage

WHO: Lost and Found Vintage, Royal Oak, MI

WHAT: This is one of those stores that I never leave empty handed, so much so that if I am in need of a vintage 'fix' I cross the border at Detroit and take a quick trip up Woodward Ave to visit this little gem.  I've amassed a nice little collection of dresses and accessories over the years from Lost and Found last seen here, and here, and here. The girls in the shop are a pleasure to visit with and I can always depend on them to provide some inspiration.

WHERE: 510 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI.
Lost and Found Vintage
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Most recently Elle magazine named Lost and Found Vintage one of the best vintage stores in America, but I already knew that! Check out the link below to see if one of your favourites made the cut!
The Best Vintage Stores in America

black and white

Silk Chanel blouse (thrifted, Salvation Army, Detroit, MI. $5 read the back story here ). Jeans (Zara). Shoes (Vintage America by Nine West). Clutch (Club Monaco). Sunglasses (H&M). Watch (Michael Kors).

Photos A Mingay