Ive been busy writing for&nbs p;other sites. If the blog looks a little dead you can always catch up with me on Ramp1885.com which is a great new international fashion site with contrib...
These SS12 shoes from The Office of Angela Scott are handmade in Italy and unlike my own DIY experiments are most definitely good for more than one wear. I think this is a nice take on the&...
I designed this fabric using Spoonflower and my photography. Eventually I would like to order some sample swatches of the best designs. If you are interested in collaborating with me, I design the fa...
I had a great time at the media preview of Come Up To My Room at The Gladstone Hotel. Its always fun to see what surprises await in the transformed hotel rooms on level 2. You can still by ...
I once had an argument with a black friend of mine. She asked if I had watched the Obama inauguration on television, I told her, No. It had been on in the background but I wa...
I was blown away by the beauty, originality and visual wit of QooQoo. They are a Latvian based brand using only locally printed fabrics. They manage to combine many different visual references but in...
I love detachable collars. You can wear them with anything from a scoop-neck T-shirt to a turtle neck (dont worry about necklines). You can wear them with a necklace or as a substitute for ...
...Allison from One Step Closer Thank you to Shabby Apple for generously sponsoring this contest and thank you to all those who entered. Be sure to check back from time to time f...
Shabby Apple is an online retailer spec ialising in womens dresses at affordable prices and in a variety of sizes. I chose the Waimea dress to be featured for this contest because ...
...more doodles All three are available to purchase here as postcards or greetingcards. For more info or to borrow images please contact, glowingdoll@gmail.com.
The latest designer collaboration from UK based ethical t-shir t company People Tree. If you are a fan of Zakee Shariff check out the recently launched e-store where you will find...
This collage from their website sums up the achievements of the last decade. Supplying gloves to Anna Piaggi, that in itself is a fucking achievement. So get these iconic gloves while ...
Christmas should aspire to restore a much needed sense of magic and whimsy and should most of all inspire us with the spirit of giving. Gagas Workshop x Barneys succeeds in doing both of those things...
Theres still time to do most if not all of your shopping online. Take it from me and skip the hellish mall outings. Here are some no-fail gifts selected from three of my favourite online stores:...
There seem to be several companies around now re-inventing the satchel. Zatchel caught my eye because of their use of prints: Sort of preppy-chic meets Harry Potter. Not a print but elephan...
I lazily went down to the H&M at Eaton Centre today not expecting to find much left. There were some tacky heels and belts and those smaller purses at $149.99 -kind of a lot for something t...
I have a soft spot for sock dolls and sock doll inspired dolls. Its probably worrying that a 27 year old woman would own as many as three and still be eyeing more but I do love the dolls from b...
A few weeks ago at Canzine 2011, I chanced upon this charming paper village by City of Craft members:
These beautiful SS 2012 Mich Dulce hats are made of tinalak fabric which is hand woven by the Tboli tribe in South Cotobato, Philippines. As one who likes to dabble in millinery, I find Michelle Dulc...
The Lakeview Diner is magnificent. Deep fried pickles, deep fried macaroni balls , wash down all of the grease with a refreshing grapefruit mimosa. While you wait for your Eggs Benedict or&n...
Lucian Matis always surprises wit h his collections whilst at the same time maintaining a unique and instantly recognisable signature. I loved the SS12 collection, the contrast of ...
The visors were a cute touch although Im not exactly sure what their aesthetic purpose was. I liked the detials like sheer leg panels in trousers (second photo). The prints reminded me of a...
I know most people interested in fashion probably find this infinitely preferable to the girls of Tantrums and Tiaras but to my mind it is precisely the same thing. I mean this isnt the 12t...
Good news my hirsute sisters, bushy brows are back! But like most fashion trends this one requires you to be famous and/or beautiful in order to truly pull off the look. Will I suddenly be cool for t...
2011 Nuit Blanche was great inspite of the drunken idiots making irreverant comments about the art and in some cases dancing in front of and making shadow puppets using the art -as was the case...
The Textile Museum is tucked away on a little side street between The AGO and Yonge and Dundas Square. It occupies part of what appears to be a residential building. It was so quiet when I visited th...
A taste of Venezuela on Queen... I ordered the Adobo Roasted Pork (anatto, caramelised onions) and my husband ordered the Carne Mechada (Shredded flank steak, tomato, garlic, pepper cumin). The arepa...
On Pedestrian Sunday in Kensignton Market, these clothing racks on the street may have looked, at first glance, like your typical Kensington market sale but upon closer inspection they were dre...
You remember my post about shipmyshades.com well heres the promised contest! To win these Prada sunglasses pictured below all you have to do is leave a comment to this post with a link to your f...
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