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Rosettes
Monday, October 26, 2009 4:24 PM

A late night run to the Superstore two Tuesdays ago yielded this peachy-pink tee from the Joe Fresh section.
PS. Sorry about the lax updates. There are slightly (just the slightest bit) more frequent updates on Twitter.
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Autumn Accessories
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:53 PM





Some things I accumulated over the last few weeks. I also bought a pair of mittens, but they're black and don't photograph well. I'm ready for the colder weather.
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Keds, the Aftermath
Sunday, June 28, 2009 11:40 PM

These were my Keds, about two-thirds through my trip. It wasn't Hong Kong that made them dirty, but Taiwan and Yunnan province. I didn't want to clean them until I returned to Canada, but I couldn't deal with how filthy they looked so I dipped them in some soap & water prior to Seoul.
PS. Sorry, I didn't mean to pull a disappearing act. I seem to have sustained an injury on my bum (who does that?!) which makes sitting difficult (which makes using a computer difficult).
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Baggy Baggage
Friday, June 12, 2009 2:48 PM

From K-Zone, Arglye Centre in Mong Kok.

From a random store in Taichung, Taiwan.

From MMMG in Seoul, Korea.

From K-Zone, Argyle Centre in Mong Kok.
This is my bag haul from Hong Kong & Asia. I spent nearly a month contemplating the first bag and finally bought it during my last night in town (barely squishing it into my suitcase). The striped bag was the best purchase ever because it fit both my film SLR and DSLR; perfect for my indecisive nature, not so perfect for my shoulder. What can I say about the tote bag, other then no trip to Seoul is complete without a visit (or four) to Millimeter / Milligram? The fourth one was the first bag I bought. While paying for it, I spotted the first bag which launched the month-long decision.
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Chain Gang
Monday, June 08, 2009 6:07 PM






Am I ever glad I packed only one necklace with me for my trip! I bought so many while overseas.
The bird & nest necklace (1) was purchased at hello apM in Seoul, a mall that's opened until 5 am (no, we didn't stay that late). The next three (2, 3, 4) are from New Town Mall in Mong Kok. The yellow ball necklace (5) was a present from a friend given to me during my first night in Hong Kong. The bracelet (6) is a souvenir from Dali, where silver production is one of the industries the area is known for.
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All Wrapped Up
Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:00 AM


A couple pairs of cheapie sandals that I picked up from Mossy in Tsim Sha Tsui. Somehow I always wind up on Granville Road -- that is, if I don't find myself in Mong Kok first.
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Steven Alan x Uniqlo
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 1:06 AM


I thought I'd follow up my previous post with pictures of my first clothing purchases made, oh, about twenty minutes after I bought my Muji pens. I walked into Uniqlo and found the entire Steven Alan collection on sale -- how could I say no to that? Japanese brands seemed to be the shopping theme for that day.
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Classic Keds
Monday, May 04, 2009 12:42 AM

Over the weekend I bought a pair of Keds for my upcoming trip. The Lace Ups were all I ever wore in elementary school and I went through so many pairs.
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Adios Amigo
Friday, April 17, 2009 6:54 PM

My mailbox exploded with goodness all week. It began with the arrival of my income tax return, followed shortly by my book order from chapters.indigo.ca. The last package to arrive were a pair of beautiful Seychelles Adios Amigo sandals courtesy of Solestruck -- thank you so much, Danielle! I can't wait to wear them.
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Forest Leaf
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:13 AM

Alina, one of the owners & designers behind Femm sent me a thank you gift in the form of a Leaf Necklace that I had been admiring. The necklace is even more stunning in person. For those of you concerned about the fragility of the gold-dipped leaf, rest assured that it's quite a sturdy little piece that will not break anytime soon.
If you missed Alina's comment on the original leaf necklace post, you can take 10% off your Femm order when you use the promo code SAVE10. Happy shopping!
On a side note, don't forget to enter The Clothing Show ticket giveaway! The contest closes on Friday night.
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Stripes & Feathers
Monday, April 06, 2009 6:12 AM



A friend & I spent Saturday shopping. Thank goodness for the Superstore's late opening hours because we were able to duck in after dinner. In the Joe Fresh section, I brought eleven items into the fitting room with me, but left with only one purchase -- the yellow leather flats, which my gift card nicely covered most of.
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Meet My Yellow Sabina
Sunday, March 15, 2009 4:07 PM

Because Club Monaco changed their sale policy, I didn't purchase that plaid wool coat. Because I didn't purchased that plaid wool coat, I had money left in my bank account when I walked into Urban Outfitters. And because I had money in my bank account, I was able to buy this Sabina bag that was on sale!
Everything has a way of working out, especially at 70% off.
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Yellow
Monday, March 09, 2009 12:08 AM

My coin purse search of 2009 is officially over. I looked at this Club Monaco coin purse several months ago, but wasn't willing to spend nineteen of my hard earned dollars on one. When the coin purse went on sale for $9, I snapped it up. Makes me wish I bought a second one for my TTC tokens.
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Three Tier Coat
Monday, February 23, 2009 10:23 PM

Purchased this from H&M a couple weeks ago. My favourite was the red version, but the colour simply did not go with my wardrobe.
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Heart Shaped & Polka Dots
Monday, January 26, 2009 1:02 AM

H&M has a nice alternative to the heart purse I'd been eyeing on ASOS. Sure it doesn't have that lovely red colour or the buttery softness of leather or the intricate pleating or the cute tassel, but it was cheap; key because it'll end up at the back of my drawer in a few months.

Also spotted at H&M: a bunch of Commes des Garçons items at half off including polka dot button down shirts, deconstructed skirts, wool sweaters, coats, and a lone polka dot bag. This is why I don't line up for designer collaborations when they drop.

Last summer I wore my Zara flats to death so when I saw these on sale I scooped them up for this summer. (They're not the same pair.)
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Ruffles & Stripes
Friday, January 23, 2009 1:47 AM


Two days ago, the ASOS order I placed on January 8th landed in my mailbox without getting docked by customs. I am pleased with my purchases, which totaled $52.40 CAD including shipping (my Visa bill arrived the following day -- so efficient).
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Christmas Presents!
Sunday, December 28, 2008 6:11 PM

Clothing & Accessories.

Bath Products.

Technolicious Stuff.

Paper & Plastic Goods.
A few things I received from my wonderful family and friends. Aside from the clothing and the gift cards, everything else was in my wishbook.
As for present giving, my dad received a GPS from all of us, my brother & I gave my mom a L'Air du Temps gift set (she likes the bottle and has been dropping hints to my dad for like thirty years), and my brother got a Delay No More (Cantonese speakers will get that) tee shirt from G.O.D. and a photo book called Chinglish (my theme for him this year was skewed Chinese & English).
I'd love to hear about what you gave and received!
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A Wonderful Surprise
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 12:42 PM

Yesterday I opened my mailbox to discover a small package waiting for me that had traveled all the way from Germany. The lovely Miss Fruchtzwerg had sent me a gorgeous necklace from COS! She knows how much I wish to visit this store in person, but since all their locations are in Europe, Fruchtzwerg did the next best thing and sent me a piece of COS. Thank you so much, F -- you are amazing! I can't wait to incorporate this necklace into my wardrobe.
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Chandler Bing's Closet
Saturday, November 29, 2008 3:12 PM


My grandfather gave this to me a couple days ago. It's a little bit big, but I took it home to see if I could do something about it because who says no to cashmere?
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Shopping In New York
Sunday, November 23, 2008 7:34 PM

Here is, no doubt, the highly anticipated post of my purchases from New York :) It's quite a hefty haul for only four full days in the city, but I did go with a list of things I wanted to get. The only thing I wasn't able to find was a wool coat.

Clothing
We Love Colors yellow 80 denier tights; Marc by Marc Jacobs grey wool & angora mix sweater from Century 21; BB Dakota plaid dress from Mini Mini Market; Forever 21 leaf sprinkle silk dress; Uniqlo black heat tech turtleneck, black ponte bubble skirt, and black lambswool v-neck cardigan.

Bags & Wallets
Marc by Marc Jacobs orange satin quilted bucket tote, plaid fabric zip clutch, and grey satin quilted wallet.

Jewellery & Accessories
Cheapie pink sunglasses from St. Marks Place; H&M black velvet bow bracelet; Marc by Marc Jacobs heart necklace, heart ring, silver key necklace, and heart mirror.
(yes, I went a little crazy at the Marc by Marc Jacobs special items store!)

Beauty Products
C.O. Bigelow Lemon Lip Cream, and Mentha Lip Balm Stick; L'Occitane 20% Shea Butter Hand Cream.
(I think I may have found something to replace my beloved and discontinued lip balm. Thank goodness we now have Bath & Body Works in Canada so I don't have to wait for trips to Buffalo to stock up.)

Magazines & Stationary
Vogue Italia November 2008; Muji blank notebook, and black pen; Moleskine New York City Notebook.
(I didn't know an actual Muji store had opened up in New York so I was super excited to stumble upon it, but was quickly disappointed to discover how expensive it was compared to its Hong Kong stores.)

Photography Things
Kodak 35mm film; 42" 5-in-1 light reflector set from B&H Photo.
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Graphic Skirt
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:06 AM

Today was one of those overcast days where by three o'clock all the indoor lights had to be turned on because it was so dark. I hung around the house and finally took a picture of my H&M purchase that I promised Fruchtzwerg about a million years ago.
For lunch I had a bowl of Campbell's and an egg salad sandwich.


& now I am off to bed.
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Brogueish
Sunday, October 12, 2008 7:13 PM

Navy brogues from yesterday's sale. They are sample size sixes, but for whatever reason my size seven feet fit into them. The leather is buttery soft.
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Button Up
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 6:05 PM

Sunday was a lazy day and I spent part of the afternoon (finally!) changing the buttons on my blazer. The buttons were purchased a couple weeks ago and the lady at the button store on Queen West (yes, that one) helped me pick out these ones. Well, I asked her to choose between two that I liked. Now this blazer is perfect.

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Free At Last
Friday, September 19, 2008 11:32 PM

A new necklace. I've been wishing for silver coloured pieces lately.
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More Shoes
Saturday, August 30, 2008 7:12 PM

I seriously need to stop the shoe shopping. At least these didn't break the bank. I wasn't expecting to find them since every H&M I had gone to were sold out in my size. Yesterday I had to meet a friend at Yorkdale and the H&M there had two pairs in stock and both were the same size -- my size. How could I argue with shopping fate?
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Kiltie Buckle Heel
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11:49 PM
My new shoe booties from Urban Outfitters. I think I will be able to make good use of them come fall, especially since the heel, at three inches, is lower then all my other tall shoes.
A friend visiting relatives in the States helped bring these home for me. They're available at the Toronto stores, but ordering from the States equals less tax and a 10% off coupon code!
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Glitter Stripes
Monday, August 18, 2008 11:01 PM

This afternoon, I stopped by The Bay at Yonge & Queen to check out their legwear selection before going home. Last winter I noticed their stock of Hue tights came in a huge variety of colours.
Their current tights selection carried all the odds and ends I've been hoping my usual stops for cheaper tights would stock. I think I may have found my new place to buy reasonably priced tights in this city. I wasn't planning to buying anything until the weather cooled, but I had to add these sheer pink Betsey Johnson tights with pink glitter vertical stripes to my collection. I wish I snapped a close-up of the rosebud on the waistband -- so sweet. To make it even sweeter, the tights were on sale for $6.19 (from $25!).

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The Feather Game
Thursday, August 14, 2008 9:24 PM

Feather fascinators have been popping up here and there over the last year, and I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing them on the pretty heads of bloggers such as dreamecho and Susie Bubble. However, I wanted something a little more subtle for myself so when I saw these feather adorned flats at Urban Outfitters I knew they had to come home with me.
On a different note, the harder I try to save money, the more I end up spending. Maybe I should try a little reverse psychology and tell myself to spend, spend, spend. Doubtful it'll work though! Sometime next week I'll post today's haul from Value Village.

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Sandals and Bows
Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:52 PM

So much for my weeklong shopping ban. I was planning to save the dimes and nickels for Saturday's shopping extravaganza, but I had some time to kill before meeting a friend for dinner at Pho Hung (mmm).
On my way to Kensington, I stumbled across Meteor in Chinatown and picked up the white sandals for $25. They would be perfect if they were pale yellow, but the other colour choice was gold. No thanks.
Finally, I made it to my destination which was Courage My Love. I've been meaning to go back there since there was snow on the ground to pick up some bow ties. I really do not need four, but I couldn't decide plus the price had since gone down. Sometimes procrastinating wins.

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Qualcosa
Friday, July 25, 2008 9:44 PM

The Qualcosa has been one of the many pairs of shoes I've been lusting after at Nine West this season. They're now half price and after two failed attempts at purchasing these shoes, I finally bought them this afternoon. The pair the lady brought out for me had never even been tried on so this time there were no wonky straps or one extremely dirty shoe (and it was the left shoe, not the right shoe that they put on display!).
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New Leather Satchel
Monday, July 14, 2008 12:48 AM

My Sabina bag arrived from Urban Outfitters a couple weeks ago, but I'm only posting a picture of it now even though I photographed it last weekend. Procrastinating is still one of my favourite pastimes.
When my bag arrived, it was gift wrapped (for free!) which made it all the more exciting to open. The bag is lovely and seems very sturdy -- I've been using it everyday since receiving it to lug around my life which includes my DSLR plus my super heavy 17-40mm lens.
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Hemming Pants
Thursday, June 26, 2008 7:15 PM

Last Thursday, I bought a pair of skinny black trousers from Club Monaco ($39, marked down from $139!). I plan to wear them mostly with heels, but I have no clue how short to hem them. I usually wear flats with pants so when it comes to hemming pants for heels, I have no clue where the hem should fall. What is a good pant length?
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Canvas Doctor Bag
Sunday, June 01, 2008 1:00 PM

My Sabina bag is currently on backorder, but this little gem arrived in the meantime.
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Cashmere Houndstooth
Monday, May 26, 2008 12:47 PM

Last week there were a couple days where it was really cold so I dug out this cashmere black & blue houndstooth coat that I inherited from my grandmother.
Sorry for the lack of posts of late. I've been busy/lazy, but mostly busy. I've been taking pictures, but I haven't been able to sit down and go through them until now. I'll be doing some catch-up posts over the next day or so.
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Blue Skirt
Monday, May 19, 2008 12:22 AM

Joe Fresh updated their website with their summer line a week or two ago. I wasn't too impressed with the collection (like with most summer collections), but I decided to stop by the Superstore to take a look during this Victoria Day weekend's 25% off regular priced merchandise sale (on until May 19th, so go go go!).
After shifting through the racks, I picked out a dress and a skirt not listed on their website. I asked a guy friend to decide between the two for me and he picked the skirt because I stated that I liked the shape of it (despite my reservations about the colour -- I didn't see it in another colour).

Since buying it I've been pondering what colour to wear on top other then white. I don't own anything like this shade of blue. I've been thinking of pale yellow and navy. Other suggestions?
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Rainy Day Accessories
Sunday, May 18, 2008 8:42 PM

Polka dot umbrella: Wing On (Hong Kong). Rain boots: Miss Sixty.
The almost perfect rainy day accessories: a pair of comfortable rain boots, a polka dot umbrella, and a sun that comes out after the rain. These boots were purchased several years ago as emergency footwear. They were the only pair of somewhat reasonably priced rain boots I could find at the time (no Wal-Mart or the like nearby). I still want a pair of yellow rain boots because as most of you know, yellow and I have a not-so-secret love affair. Then my rainy day accessories will be perfect.
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A Rendezvous
Thursday, May 08, 2008 9:28 PM

Tryst by Kerry is a jewelry line that utilizes new and vintage finds. Until recently, Kerry created her charmingly sweet pieces while balancing school work. Her jewelry making is chronicled on her livejournal blog. At The Clothing Show last Saturday, I had the opportunity to meet the designer and I mentioned her livejournal, which I think creeped her out a little (oops -- I'm not a stalker, just an internerd!).
In the end, I walked away from her booth with two purchases; a pink cameo necklace and a cut out heart necklace. I wanted to buy the finch locket necklace as well, but didn't have enough cash on me. Hopefully she'll restock her web shop with it soon.

Kerry also has an Etsy shop: trystbykerry.etsy.com
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3.1 Phillip Lim for Gap
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:49 PM

Finally got around to checking out the Gap Design Editions last Thursday. I've been looking for a white shirt for the past couple of months so the collection came at a good time. Overall, I found the fabric to be a bit stiffer then I would've liked, but at least the shirts (and one dress) weren't see through.
In the end I picked up one of Phillip Lim's designs and then I went to Holt Renfrew to weep over these two beauties with the knowledge that I'll never be able to afford even the zipper (and, er, to borrow their facilities because it's nice and clean and I love how they have photographs of Christo & Jeanne-Claude's work lining the hallway to the washroom).
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Shiny With Ruffles
Saturday, March 29, 2008 6:00 PM


When H&M came out with their satiny spring parkas, I was tempted. I'm glad I held out because I found my perfect satiny coat at a store inside First Markham Place. Best part is, I likely won't run into my coat twin on the streets of Toronto.
In the second photo you can see the wireless remote for my camera in my hand which I use to take all the selfotography pictures on this blog.
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What Shopping Ban?
Sunday, March 16, 2008 3:18 PM
My self-imposed shopping ban went out the window when I went to the Superstore yesterday, not once but twice (with different people at different locations) to check out Joe Fresh.

I didn't end up purchasing any of my picks from their website. Instead I bought a paper bag waist skirt ($24) and a pair of satin cap ballet flats ($19) that were not featured online. I was tempted to snatch up the flats in every single colour then I remembered I was already breaking my shopping ban.
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New Shoes!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 6:09 PM

The order I placed with Aldo arrived today! That was quick; ordered on Sunday and two days later it's on my doorstep. I purchased the high heel oxfords I swooned over a few posts ago. I was going to wait until my income tax return arrived before buying them, but I found a 15% off code so I couldn't resist.

As much as I loved the bone coloured ones (they were so beautiful in person), my imagination couldn't incorporate them with my current wardrobe. Besides, I've been looking for a pair of black ones.

I also picked up a pair of suede moccasin booties. They were on sale for $12.49 so why not? I used to not like this style, but it has grown on me. At that price, it was worth getting a pair to experiment with.

It seems like every other post on here is about shoes...
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Animals on Chains
Sunday, March 09, 2008 8:28 PM

A couple of necklaces I picked up on sale for $9.99 each at Urban Outfitters.


The one with the birds is by Moss Mills. I've never heard of them so I'm off to browse their website.
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Sunny Day, Sweepin' the Clouds Away
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:36 PM
Every year I fervently wait until the cheapie sunglasses hit the stores. With the spring lines moving in, I've been trawling the stores for new sunglasses. Why do retailers only carry sunglasses with their spring and summer lines? When the sun comes out after a fresh snowfall, the light is more blinding then the summer sun. Anyway, I digress.
I refuse to spend more then $20 on a pair because I always drop, scratch, or break them. I don't think having an expensive pair will encourage me to be more careful as some friends suggested. Besides it's fun to change styles and colours. However, I do have great difficulties finding frames that fit my face, specifically my nose and I don't find glasses resting on my cheeks very comfortable. I have a typical southern Chinese face complete with a typical lack of a nose bridge.

H&M made up for failing me last year and now I'm done my annual hunt for sunglasses. I bought two pairs and after taxes I didn't even reach my $20 budget.
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Canvas Wedges
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 12:17 AM

This afternoon I stopped by Old Navy to take a look at the canvas wedge sandals I'd been eyeing on their website for several weeks. Since their website listed the price at $34.50 USD, my guess was the sandals would cost closer to $40 CAD.
I was definitely in for a surprise when I popped in and saw them already on sale for $10.99. I quickly scooped them up and considered their platform sandals too (also $10.99), but sadly the way it fit my heel made it feel like it was sliding off the side.
Also, I just realized the canvas wedges retailed for $29.50 in Canada. This is the first time I've seen something from an American company selling for less in Canada. I know the $CAD is at par with the $USD, but how strange.
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Can't Touch This
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:32 PM

A short while ago I stumbled across the Etsy shop, TouchMeNot Underpants. Made by fellow Torontonian, Mary, the knickers in the shop were full of ruffles, ribbons, lace, and eyelet. I've always liked pretty girly underwear, but those usually comes with a hefty price tag and I'd rather spend that money on an item I can wear on the outside.
Seeing how affordable these knickers were, I quickly put in an order and they arrived today. I purchased a pair of lace & cotton knickers and a pair of ruffle bum knickers (so cute!) and they are every bit as lovely as they looked in the shop's photos. I was also impressed with the thought that went into the packaging -- simple yet effective.

These knickers perfect for everyday wear yet they're pretty enough to make me feel special when wearing them.
Mary also maintains a livejournal where her creations are documented. I spent a fair bit of time perusing through the archives. Undies never looked so good.
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My Shoe Collection
Saturday, February 16, 2008 4:22 PM
As per Fruchtzwerg's request, I present to you my shoe collection. My collection is tiny in comparison to hers.
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Perforated Velcro Tab Flats
Monday, February 11, 2008 2:45 AM

The black flats on the left are my everyday shoes. I bought them from Urban Outfitters in August 2004 and they're the most comfortable pair of flats I own. They've put up with a lot of walking and have traveled the world with me. Unfortunately they look very beat-up.
While digging through Value Village on Thursday, I came across the aqua flats in brand new condition. Sure, I'd have preferred finding another black pair, but it didn't dimenish my excitment over finding the exact same flats in my size. I remember this colour being offered when I bought my black ones at Urban.
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Fiona Cape
Sunday, February 10, 2008 4:26 PM
During my high school days I was not overly fond of Club Monaco -- probably because I was sick of seeing their black cloth tote bags that all the girls carried. However, around the time the company was sold to Polo Ralph Lauren (not a Polo fan though), I began to take notice of their clothing. Slowly it became one of those stores I always take a browse in when I'm at the mall.
One thing I love about Club Monaco is their packaging.

Their plastic bag is super thick and super matte. If only it didn't dent and crease so easily. I had this one stuck inside a tote bag (not a black cloth CM one!) that I spent the day lugging around so it's extremely wrinkled.

I love stripes and I love their black & white striped tissue paper. Luckily the salespeople never press down hard on their emblem sticker so I can peel it off and reuse the tissue paper.

Another thing I love about Club Monaco are their amazing sales. This sweater cape was originally $149, but I bought it at $29. Of course, my first choice colour (cream) was sold out, but at 80% off I shouldn't complain.
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Bags, Bags, Bags
Sunday, February 10, 2008 2:32 PM

A few bags I thrifted at $2.99 each. The two red ones are brand new complete with the original price tags.
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Mellow Yellow
Saturday, February 09, 2008 9:37 PM

After posting about Urban Outfitters' selection of slips, I went to the store and took a look, but held off making a purchase. During a recent trip to the store, most of the slips I'd been eyeing were marked down to $19.99. I snagged the yellow one, mainly by default because it was the only style that had my size left.
I spent a bit too much money over the last few days. Thankfully it was Chinese New Year so the lai sees I received made it a dent rather then a hole in my wallet. This means, there'll be a few shopping posts coming up ;)
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Thrifty Thrift
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:24 PM
It's been a while since I last went thrifting (October 2007 to be more precise) so this afternoon I took a gander at my nearest Value Village.
This time out, I was mostly impressed with the selection of teacups and saucers, but without a place to call my own I set each one back down on the shelf.
Instead I left a store with a $2.99 perfect-for-summer purse and a $3.99 pale yellow dress similar to some I've been staring at lately on eBay.


The dress needs a little bit of work -- the mini shoulder pads have to go. My shoulders are quite straight and broad as it is. Also, I want to see if I can shorten the dress to my knees without ruining the hem.
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Treasure Chest
Friday, January 18, 2008 7:31 PM
About a year ago, my grandmother promised me her collection of qipaos when she found them. I was excited to receive this piece of family history. My mom told me that when my grandmother lived in Hong Kong the qipao was standard daily wear for her.
When my grandpa was purging all her stuff (see previous post), he luckily didn't get to her trunk until this past week. Inside that trunk were the real gems; clothes ranging from at least the 1960s through to 1988 when she moved to Canada. Now I'm in possession of twenty-one custom-made qipaos by a Shanghainese tailor including five with matching jackets.

Also in that trunk were a couple of cardigans, a blazer, a cashmere blue & black houndstooth coat, and a leather jacket from my grandparents' European travels in the '70s.

I tried on all twenty-one qipaos in one go. Who knew it would be such a work out!
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Hand-me-downs
Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:09 PM
Several weeks ago, during one of my weekly lunch dates with my grandpa, he told me he'd just thrown away one of my grandmother's purses similar to the vintage one I was carrying that day.
My heart broke a little upon hearing that and even moreso after he told me he donated eight or nine bags of clothing to Salvation Army (a lucky thrifter is now in possession of some Bally shoes). Until then I hadn't realized my grandpa had begun the task of sorting through her belongings after her passing last spring. I said to him that he should've asked me to be the filter between him and the Salvation Army -- not simply for the material goods, but I wanted bits and pieces of my grandmother.
The following week when I went to his house, he had a present for me.

A Dior clutch my grandpa managed to salvage. After scouring through various hand bag forums, I've managed to conclude it's from the late '70s to early '80s.
Below are two bags my grandmother passed down to me several years ago.

A beat-up Gucci bag that survived a pick pocket knife slashing attempt on the bus when she lived in Hong Kong.

Made in Italy by Lamberti. I can't find any information on the maker. It seems well made though.
I haven't been able to make use of these since I'm a labels on the inside or in a discreet spot kind of person and all three are bags are wallpapered in logos. I carried one once and I felt like a fraud. They live in my closet and I pull them out once in a while because they're pretty to look at.
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