Monday, January 18, 2010

Samantha- Russian Roulette + Matryoshka Doll






Jacket- Vintage wool coat (no label) decorated with felt and beads from Value Village in Toronto
Tank- Alexander McQueen tank with zipper around neckline from Holt Renfrew in Toronto
Skirt- Vintage Mexican skirt (no label) from Stella Luna in Toronto
Tights- Blue Fogal tights from Fogal store in NYC
Necklace- Vintage silver chain from shop in Kensington Market in Toronto
Hat- Turban (no label) from Brimfield Antiques show in MA
Gloves- Red leather gloves by Alfred Sung (borrowed from my Mom) from the '80s
Bag- Velvet Prada Fall 2009 bag from Prada store in Toronto
Boots- Gucci Fall 2008 Tassel boots from Gucci Store in NYC

The Look: Russian Roulette + Matryoshka Doll

Fun Fact: This tree is so special to us! Caillianne and I call it the "Giving Tree" from our favourite children's book by Shel Silverstein. That book ALWAYS makes me cry! We've been wanting to shoot here since the summer but there always seem to be cars all around....but today, was our lucky day!

Caillianne- Italian Tourist + Bird Cage






Blouse- Vintage TGW brown silk blouse from our Neighbour
Skirt- Vintage Bird Cage (no label) skirt from Vintage Couture from Holt Renfrew in Toronto
Gloves- Vintage Hermes gloves from Chelsea Flea Market in NYC
Sweater around shoulders- Vintage Knitwear by Distinction from Hell's Kitchen Flea Market vendor Charles Adler in NYC
Belt- Etro leather and chain belt from Etro store in NYC
Knee socks- Argyle socks from Barneys in NYC
Bag- Vintage Bottega Veneta from Mom in the 80's
Shoes- Pura Lopez boots from Holt Renfrew in NYC

The Look: Italian Tourist + Bird Cage

Fun Fact: I got this skirt to wear for my Graduation Fashion Show at The Fashion Institute of Technology in 2004 in NY. It was the first time that F.I.T was having a fashion show for their Fashion Design Bachelors degree program and I was sooo excited for the runway show and to wear this skirt! My parents flew in from Toronto and we went to the graduation fashion show and then celebrated by having dinner at Bond Street. We ate avocado sushi and Lychee Martini's! What a Night!

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Caillianne- I Dream of Jeannie + 70's Disco






Jacket- Vintage Pink leather jacket (no label) a gift from our Neighbour
Turban- Vintage Black Velvet Norma Kamali turban from Norma Kamali store in NYC
Shorts- Vintage Pink/blue denim shorts (no label) from Chelsea Flea Market in NYC
Black/silver belt- Vintage (no label) from St. Lawrence Flea Market in Toronto
Black camisole underneath- Black silk camisole from my Mom
Black velvet crop top- Vintage Black velvet top with crystals on it from our Neighbour
Black tights- Silks from Socks store in Toronto
Shoes- Leopard Ralph Lauren Desert Boots from Holt Renfrew in Toronto
Bag- Miu Miu hair bag from Miu Miu store in NYC
Necklace- Vintage 90's silver and leather choker from Germany from the Manhattan Vintage show

The Look: I Dream of Jeannie + 70's Disco

Fun Fact: We have a fabulous neighbour that wanted to give us some amazing clothing that she had collected and wasn't wearing anymore! This Pink Leather jacket is really special because she wore it on her honeymoon in the 70's!

Samantha- Snowman + White and Black Poodle






Knit Jacket- Vintage hand knit Norma jacket from Sherway Garden Antique show in Toronto
Blouse- Black silk Etro shirt from Etro store in NYC
Leather Skirt- H&M leather skirt from H&M store in Toronto
Belt- Leather BCBG belt from BCBG store in Toronto
Tights- American Apparel two colored tights from American Apparel Store in NYC
Snood- Knitwear black hood with studs by Elan was my Mom's in the 80's
Bag- Velvet Prada bag from Fall 2009 Collection from Prada store in Toronto
Boots- Chanel buckle boots (borrowed from Caillianne) from Henri Bendels in NYC

The Look: Snowman + White and Black Poodle

Fun Fact: I love this BCBG belt from the Fall 2008 Runway Collection and how they wrapped and knotted the belts in that show. Also, they opened the show with of my fav' songs, "Boring" by the Pierces.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Samantha- Cappuccino + Burglar






Jacket- Marni from Holt Renfrew in Toronto
Hat- Black knitted hat from Dollorama store in Toronto
Shirt underneath- Taupe shirt (no label) a gift from a neighbour
Pants- Chloe pants from Intermix store in the Hamptons in NYC
Belt- Etro belt from Etro store in NYC
Shoes- Tods from Holt Renfrew in Toronto
Necklace- Vintage Bolero from Godmum
Day Planner- Louis Vuitton Journal planner from Louis Vuitton store in Toronto

The Look: Cappuccino + Burglar

Fun Fact: Today is January 14th!!! Yahoooo! One month until Valentine's Day! We thought we would use a heart balloon to celebrate! Plus there aren't enough holidays in January!

Caillianne- Party Girl Movie + Woodstock






Hat- Vintage Ralph Lauren Hat from Manhattan Vintage Show in NYC
Khaki green jacket- Vintage Red Cross jacket from store in Kensington in Toronto
Dress- Velvet floral dress from Brimfield Anitque show in MA
Tights- Black tights from Silks in Toronto
Shoes- Pink YSL shoes from YSL store in NYC
Belt- Vintage leather motercycle belt from St. Lawrence Flea Market in Toronto
Bag- Blue Louis Vuitton Bag (borrowed from Mom) from Louis Vuitton store in Toronto
Gloves- Vintage pink gloves from Courage my Love in Toronto
Sunglasses- Raybans from Sunglass Hut in Toronto

The Look: Party Girl Movie + Woodstock

Fun Fact: In 2002, we saw Party Girl at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC and it was so SPECTACULAR! It was done in 1995! It is the Best movie ever! And Parker Posey was amazing in it! We bumped into her on the street in NYC and she was sooo cute and loved our dog Cubby so much she picked him up and squeezed and kissed him! She's the coolest!