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now and then clothing

lida — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:03:12 +0000

I came across an exciting new vintage fashion boutique in the Danforth and Broadview area called Tabula Rasa. It’s owner, Jennifer Park, personally chooses all the vintage pieces for the store but vintage is not all that it has to offer. There are also some interesting new clothes from independent lines of NYC and Australia. Their overall aesthetic comes from the combination of ‘timeless treasures paired in a modernized way,” which is what I tried to do in today’s look. I bought this silk vintage top at Tabula Rasa on the way to the the bank a few days ago, and I couldn’t wait to put it to use. When we decided to go for brunch at Starving Artist (on Lansdowne) over the weekend, its time had finally come.

In this relaxed outfit I wanted the loose vintage top to be the central element, so I paired it with relatively simple, “filler” pieces. I layered the top over belted linen shorts, and in order to give it some shape, I removed the belt from the shorts and wore it over the top (around the hip area). The necklace and vintage-inspired shoes just kind of fell into place after that.

Tabula Rasa in itself is a cute little find of a boutique, so you never know…your favourite vintage find might be impatiently waiting for you there. And in case you were wondering, Tabula Rasa means “clean slate” in Latin.

What I’m wearing:

Silk vintage top from “TABULA RASA”
Long fold necklace by “Pellini Italy” (last seen in Mar. 16’10)
High-waisted, belted, linen shots by “Marciano”
Suede heels by “Modern Vintage” (last seen in Feb. 2’10)
Sunglasses by “MARNI” (last seen in Jan. 11’10)

Muted Neutrality

lida — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:06:40 +0000

It’s damp and grey in Toronto today and I felt like being equally as muted. The Alberta Ferretti top I’m wearing in today’s pictures is actually from my mom’s closet. I ‘borrowed’ it, sort of speak, without her knowing…you think she’ll notice? Considering that she is on the site five times a day and is probably my ‘biggest fan’ I doubt it will get by her . The top has stunning brooch design in the front and is made of the softest cashmere ever – I couldn’t resist.

What I’m wearing:

Cashmere top by “Alberta Ferretti”
Suede sleeveless coat by “Isaac Sellam” (as seen in Feb. 17’10)
Mini skirt by “Marciano” (as seen in Mar. 24’10)
Nude tights by “Wolford”
Suede pumps by “6267″ (as seen in Jan. 10’10)

Chocolate Brown Delight

lida — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:34:10 +0000

After finishing this post I will be driving out to see an old friend of mine, Alissa, who just had a baby. I haven’t seen her since she moved outside of Toronto to the countryside in preparation for her little one. For as long as I could remember she has been a quintessential “city girl,” a fashionable “from lattes to pilates” kind of chica. She keeps insisting that I need a GPS to find her now . It will be interesting to see her outside of her element, and considering that she is planning on moving back soon the opportunity won’t last too long.

Today’s-look-of-the-day is filled with chocolate hues. The pattered shirt is the visually dominant piece and the rest of the garments were chosen with this in mind. The vest, top, tights, and pumps are relatively simple and are congruent with the skirt in their colour tonality. Patterns are fun but should be approached with caution because competing patterns are often a recipe for a messy disaster.

What I’m wearing:

High-waisted pencil skirt by “DIANE von FURSTENBERG” (as seen in Nov. 12’09)
Silk top by “Rory Beca” (as seen in Dec. 11’09, Dec. 28’09)
Opaque tights by “Holt Renfrew”
Knitted vest and scarf by “Marciano” (as seen in Nov. 24’09)
Suede pumps by “6267″ (as seen in Jan. 10’10)
Gold necklace and earrings