Ginger Entanglement

October 1, 2013November 11, 20142 Comments

This series by Amanda Charchian entitled “Ginger Entanglement” immediately struck my attention when I first happened upon it. The pale skin, rich ginger hair and sea foam backdrop compliment each other in such an immense way. I wish I could describe how perfect this series feels to me. It’s so simple really. And yet, it seems so complex because of her use of the female form. The models become abstract with the entwined braids, and caressing bodies, with arms coming from what seems like nowhere, free floating across each other – entangled, much like the braid. It’s refreshing to see someone using the human body as an actual object of art. Forming shapes, making you forget that these are actually 6 ginger headed adult women. Without faces, we feel a disconnect. Faces can be too real, too obvious. They are the cause for human connections. Our eyes. When you take that away you can create something that feels otherworldly. And apparently all it takes is some long hair, ivory skin, and extremities (oh, and obviously Amanda Charchian).

Larkspur & TVCS

September 30, 2013November 11, 20147 Comments

I’m not sure how to express the amazing time I had at The Toronto Vintage Clothing Show. This will now be the fourth vintage market I have done this year. I forget to sit down sometimes and appreciate how much I (and of course Meg, when she was still involved) have done in less than a year with the shop. There is so much more I would like to do, but it’s a decent start.

Anyways! The show! I met so many wonderful people, customers and vendors alike. I am a pretty shy person, but when I’m at my booth, it’s like my discomfort totally dissipates. Getting to talk vintage with people, and sharing the things I love, well it’s a feeling quite like dancing for me. The time flies by, and before you know it, you weren’t quite sure what happened, but you’re left with a warm feeling inside.

It felt like a breath of fresh air when we arrived at 6:30am to load in, and everything was totally organized. I didn’t have to ask a single question. If you have ever participated in a flea market etc., you know what I’m talking about. You can sometimes feel totally overwhelmed by the disorganization. This was not the case here. I have nothing but good things to say about this event, and it’s organizers/staff! Thank you 1 million times!

I unfortunately didn’t get to check out many booths. I was by myself most of the day, peeing wasn’t even really an option, so you can imagine sifting through racks of vintage was not going to happen. However, I did spot a coat that I fell so totally in love with, and ended up buying it at the very end of the day. Now I’m just anticipating colder weather (what!!??) so I can start wearing this baby gem.

Dress: vintage – TV clothing sale (25 cents!)
Blouse: thrifted
Fascinator: vintage
Socks: AA
Shoes: Seychelles

Leah Goren

September 27, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

If there is one thing I wish I was gifted with, it would be the ability to draw. I cannot draw. I hate saying that. But I can’t. And at times it feels like it doesn’t make sense. My father is good at drawing, my mother can sketch patterns and designs, and my younger brother shares their abilities. So what happened to my older brother and I? Although, maybe even my older brother can draw, I’m not certain. I did not receive that gene from them (curse you!). Whenever I see Leah Goren‘s designs it gets my “omg why can’t I draw!?” feelings going (Olivia Mew does this to me as well). Her illustrations and surface pattern designs are so endearing, you couldn’t help but love the girl wearing them (and love the girl creating them). The Girl Faces Dress is my absolute favourite. I need it. In my closet. Now. I have an affinity to kookie printed dresses. I’ll pretty much love any dress with strange people walking around on it, animals wearing outfits, miniature banjos and record players floating randomly, just anything that kind of doesn’t make sense, but you just want to stare at it till your eyes fall out. Anyways, Leah Goren, always making me envious and so happy at the same time.

Photography: Amber Byrne Mahoney
Models: Gaby Cetrulo & Gillian Herring
Designs: Leah Goren

Larkspur at The Toronto Vintage Clothing Show

September 25, 2013June 26, 2018Leave a comment

I’m very excited to be a part of the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show this year. If you have some free time this Saturday, you should come by and say hello to me and all the other lovely vendors. We’d love to see your beautiful faces. The amazing faces behind the show are offering $2 off admission until today – so follow the link to print the coupon and save some dollhairs. Hope to see you all there!!

*flyer by Kira

Undone

September 24, 2013November 11, 20142 Comments

I’m not feeling 100% today. The last two weeks were very, very busy for me. Essentially, I juggle three jobs, leaving very little time for proper rest and relaxation. I am a workaholic, for lack of a better word. I do not know how to just sit down, and not do a thing (I used to be the guru of this). There is a constant to-do list running lapse around my head, and I must get everything done within the time frame I have methodically allotted for them. This is a blessing and a curse. A blessing because I believe hard work and drive will take me to the places I hope to be in the near future. A curse, because my brain just malfunctions from lack of sleep, leaving me incredibly stressed sometimes. Does anyone else have a hard time balancing work and relaxation? I find it near impossible, and would love to know how to make this harmonious magic happen!

I thought this series Undone by Anna Williams for her project The Voracity, embodies relaxation entirely. Just looking at the pictures made me feel all floopy and calm. Like a cool breath of fresh air. Just teleport me into that home, and cut me a slice of that avocado.