I had been eying J. Crew's gold sequined skirt ever since seeing it on Taylor of Sterling Style, but the fact that it was sold out everywhere and also way over my budget at $275 left it as nothing more than a fleeting thought. Leave it to Forever 21 to come up with a much more affordable option: I snagged this one at less than 10% of the former skirt's price and I like that the rose colour of the sequins make it that much more girly!What do you think about sequined skirts for …
Archives for March 2011
Tell Me a Story
How many of us pick up a vintage piece and wonder what fantastic story lies behind it? I feel that these advertisements for Oxfam perfectly encapsulate one of the greatest thrills and excitements that every secondhand/vintage shopper gets to experience: Who wore it before me? What was her life like? And where is she now?Although we will probably never discover the life that the previous owner had, or the fact that the real story was probably not quite so glamorous, these little dreamed up …
I Picture You In The Sun
Since I heard that Vancouver was pretty much the only place in North America that had nice weather today, begging my boyfriend to help me take some fun outdoor shots was without question. Going to school in a rural town provides for some pretty great back drops and this big grassy field next to a farm was perfect under the warmth of the sun!I've dressed the frock in these photos up, down, and everywhere in between since getting it on consignment last year. It is easily one of my favourite …
Yippee!!!
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter you will already know this, but yesterday Coach contacted me to inform me that they had selected me to be a Guest Blogger! I am so honoured that I was chosen alongside bloggers Paper Fashion and eat.sleep.wear, and was thrilled when they told me that my video really set me apart (endless thanks goes to my boyfriend and good friend Tiff for helping me out)! I will be doing the Guest Blogging in one of the summer months of this year-- so stay tuned!I know …
Spring in Your Step
Here's to making the most out of the coming sunny days: ones that will be filled with barefooted walks on green grass, driving around with the top down, outdoor patio dinners and feeling sunshine on your face. Happy Spring!Wearing: H&M jacket (from Spain 2 summers ago) and pussybow blouse, 7 For All Mankind ponte pants, Coach bag, vintage earrings, ASOS ring, Halston Heritage (flats) and Zara shoes …