americana

Wearing a thrifted jacket and shoes, Wildfox dress, Alex Wang sunnies and a vintage Dooney & Bourke purse. This outfit is everything American to me, right down to the denim jacket and bald eagle cuff. I love these shoes too, they're such a dated '90s style that I really wish would come back into fashion. I wore this to the Jeremy Laing sample sale yesterday. Jeremy's collection was one of my favourites during the S/S 10 shows, so it was fantastic to see some of the samples at such a great discount. I picked up a piece that I can't wait to show you.
xo E

L.O.V.E

Dearest Mum and Dad,

Happy Anniversary, I love you both so much.

These two have been married for 38 years and are still so in love, they make honeymooners jealous.

(Mama, Papa and Baby E at the Grosvenor, London, circa 1990)

I hope you two have a fantastic day (in Boston) without me :(
xo

PS Regular posting to resume when I get my feet on the ground, I'm sorry for lack of updates!

she's a lady

Well, I feel like I've just woken up from a coma. After a fantastic vacation in sweltering Palm Beach, I arrived in Toronto late last night and slept in till forever this morning, only to emerge into Toronto's "summer" weather, which doesn't even compare to the heat in Florida in the off-season. I had the most fantastic time, shopped till I literally dropped, ate at some of the best restaurants I've ever visited, lay by the pool, met a few readers from the area, spent time with family and tried my best NOT to tan (sorry to those of you who think I need one!). I was getting anxious to get back to Toronto near the end, but I'm already itching to go back - I miss palm trees! The vintage/consignment/thrift shopping in Palm Beach and the surrounding cities is like no other city I've ever been to. Every time I visit I come home with heaps of designer clothing for next to nothing, we're talking Missoni, Diane von Furstenberg, Dior, Halston, just to name a few. I've got a huge list of the best places to go, so if anyone lives in the area or will be visiting soon, definitely email me! Here are just SOME of the many shoes and bags I brought back.

(Clockwise from the top left: Vintage Dooney & Burke, Vintage Dooney & Burke, Vintage Coach, F21 Mulberry lookalike, vintage, Vintage Hermes, vintage, vintage)

(Clockwise from the top left: Senso, YSL, MiuMiu, Ferragamo, Ferragamo, Missoni, Vintage)

Also, big thanks to Cambria Cove for the care package sent to me this week! My American readers should head over to their website because they're giving away some fantastic prizes, including a trip for two to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, a personal styling session with Rachel Roy, and a full VIP gift bag, among other things.
xox E

oh you fancy, huh?

Hi Dolls,

This week has been a hectic, yet fantastic one. I'm going on vacation next week and I'm definitely ready for sun, relaxation, shopping and maybe even a tan! This week has seen major music acts in Toronto, including a free Metric show at Union Station. I went to see Rihanna last night, and Drake (with surprise guests Jay Z and Eminem!!!) this weekend, so I'm on a bit of a concert high.

I was sent this bag by Fashops (http://www.fashops.com/), a cool online store from South Korea. I was so impressed how they asked me what I liked (instead of guessing blindly) and sending me out a package which I received the very next day! Definitely check out their website for some great, reasonably priced pieces.

(Wearing: Miu Miu clogs, Fashops purse, Vintage headscarf, Abercrombie shorts)
I got the top I'm wearing at Sherway Gardens (yes, the mall) which is holding a vintage clothing/antique show right now, I definitely recommend going if you live in the area!

And, speaking of vintage sales, my friends and I are holding a vintage / used clothing sale tomorrow afternoon, and I'd absolutely LOVE for any Toronto-area readers to come out for it! Everything is going to be super cheap and we have lemonade and great music. And you'll probably get to meet a ton of the girls who have been on my blog time and time again! The sale is at 85 Walmer Road (right near the Spadina subway station) and it starts at 12. Come by, even just to say hello! Here's a map.

Love E xox