Today's Look

Snippets of today's outfit: Coat: No tag. Exchanged at a craft fair for something vintage from my booth Purse: Clothing swap. No tag. Top: Dickie's top from a clothing swap. Skirt: Smart Set. On sale for $12 over a year ago Ankle Boots: Forever 21. On sale for $20 Tights: Fleece-lined and on sale from a shop in Ottawa. $5. Scarf: H&M. I have no idea when I got it. It's the same as the one I bought but with no hole.  Not bad for $...

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Vintage Montreal

If you're interested in Montreal history and would like to see a whole slew of vintage photographs taken in this city, check out the facebook page I've created for this purpose.  Later on today I'll be posting this photo of Jackie O. at Expo '67.  ...

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A Few Photos From the Week-End

I had a relaxing but productive week-end.  Here's a shot I took with my iphone on Rue de Maisonneuve Ouest, on Friday. And here, the day after, spring trying desperately to sprout right through winter's remnants on Rue de Courcelle. Also in St-Henri: ...

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Local Business Spotlight: Mixx Authentik (Or: A Great Vintage Shop in St-Henri That Was Opened By A Super Kick-Ass Lady).

Several weeks ago, when the temperature in Montreal warmed up enough to make long walks pleasurable again, my kids and I decided it was time to go to St-Henri. We live right on the other side of the tunnel that leads to St-Henri from the South West so it normally takes about ten minutes and we're there and this is one of the reasons my ex and I chose the flat. That said, the tunnel, named Le Tunnel St-Remi and built in 1951, underwent a massive overhaul that lasted what we thought was a very long time. For about a year, we were cut off from what seemed like the rest of the world. Major detours and the traffic they caused were the bane of our...

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You're Not a Pinup But You're F*cking Fabulous: Some Swimsuit Recommendations For All Body Types

I feel the need to preface this piece with a disclaimer: Despite what I suggest here, I feel that women should wear whatever the hell they want, when they want, regardless of what anyone says! If you're going to live by one rule and one rule only, adhere to this one: Make sure you're wearing clothing that fits.  I really can't stress this enough.  Now, with that out of the way, let's stray from all the spring trend talk and (thanks to the fact that they're calling for snow on Friday and that makes me want to beat my head against a wall) move on to thoughts of summer... and swimsuits!  I have a vintage clothing collection...

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Spring 2013 Wardrobe: Black Lace

And now for my 100th post! *** I know most people are down with all the exciting colour combos that work for spring, this year, but for this post I want to focus on classic, black lace. While researching floral prints, pastels and monochromatic dresses, I came across way too many lovely pieces featuring black lace to not share a few of them with you! Bonus? These can all be worn in the summer, too! 1.  LOST Bossanova black lace shorts. $40 USD at tillys.com. 2. The ASOS lace dress with cape. $79.80 US. 3. Bloomingdale's has the aqua lace dress that is currently on sale for $78.40 USD. 4. How cute is the Parisian...

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