www.archivevintage.com

After a brief hiatus due to some unfortunate events, I have returned to Toronto and have found some new interesting things. 

While I am a dedicated buyer from TheUrbanCollection.com (Vintage Cole Haan loafers and a Coach bucket purse being the most recent buys) and NastyGal Vintage I have found a new site to love. Archive Vintage is definitely different in some respects, selling primarily designer vintage from YSL to Halston to Versace Couture, but it still has the same amazing prices and selection!

Take a look at some of my favourites:

Gucci Ashtray - $325 (Smoke in style!)

Chanel 1980's - $425 (I mean, if you're going to wear basic, wear proper basics)

1950's Cocktail Dress - $198

Chloe - $325

Ungaro - $250

Summ-her clothes.

The colder it gets the more I'm thinking about summer. Mostly I am dreaming of denim cut offs, straw hats, and white blouses, which is my summer uniform according to anyone who knows me. 

Other things I am looking forward to are as follows:

Boyfriend Jeans: Nothing is better than a stolen pair of jeans, a tank and maybe a piece of gold bling. These, from DKNY, with the black belt are a little out of my price range, but if you have a boyfriend, or a brother, or a friend who is male, stolen alternatives are a must!

Flowery Headpieces: DVF got some heat for being boho predictable, but the headpieces used throughout the show are definitely a DIY must for me this summer. Hear that Rikster, we got to get our craft time on!

Tapered: Seriously. Don't hate. I don't quite know if this pair by BCBG S/S09 is considered to be Harem style or not but either way wear them in shiny fabrics for a night out, or something neutral with a tank for daytime. I have two pairs. Where are yours? 

Sky High Heels: First of all, I want these. Second of all, I am looking forward, most of all, to having the ability once again, to wear heels out of the house without the fear of falling on my head. So long Sorels, Hello Heels!

Not a Bracelet!

This morning, and I guess afternoon, has been spent with Roomie and Boyfriend searching for pretty under things. 

Roomie has been nursing her current obsession for underthings lately and I have been dragged in and I am entirely okay with it!

"That's not jewelry, that's clearly handcuffs!" - Riki Kay

Pretty shiny things.

In reading some of my daily blogs I stumbled accross Jewelry designer Husam Ed Odeh. Buddy makes some beautiful things, and as a part time jewelry designer myself it's something I wish I had more of!

The images on his website seem to be from quite a while ago. His S/S 09 Collection is similar to the piece on the left, however the older lines are quite stunning. Ear cuffs, unconventional pearl earrings, and pencils on chains.

So simple and so pretty. 

Take a look. 

HusamElOdeh

Just as a general rule...

Balenciaga S/S 2009

As usual, I always look forward to the Balenciaga Spring Summer ling as it is one my favourite Fashion Houses. The Fall line, while amazing, never compares to Nicolas' amazing s/s lines. 

After last years structured Geometric, floral suits and dresses.

Except that first one right there. Yeah you with the horrible flares that look like something I wore in grade 7. Please for the love of anything sane, these pants cannot come back. 

you wouldn't like it.

You wouldn't like it = Jennifer Rose + rad shit I think you might like (or not).