Fortnight Lingerie

June 4, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

Disclaimer: I’ve totally posted about Fortnight before, but I realized the other day that it was to my old blog, and I felt like it was strange that it deserved a Larkspur post, since Alex and I both love this brand, and it’s Toronto based!

Fortnight is a longtime favorite of mine – I discovered them when I was shopping at The Future of Frances Watson a couple of years ago, before I even lived in Parkdale, or knew how much I would love it someday. The fact that they are a Toronto based company makes the label that much closer to my heart. This is not actually their most recent collection (you can check it out here, though!), but I love this lookbook because they named all the pieces after some of my favourite songs. And without being creepy, this model is one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever even seen!

For a list of retailers, check out their website!

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Project Dabda Benefit Show

June 3, 2013November 11, 20141 Comment

The turnout at the Project Dabda Benefit Show was amazing! I have always said, dancers are some of the most supportive people around, and last night proved me so very right. I am so happy for Alvin and Hayle, I don’t think they could have asked for a better night. Both Meg and I are so glad they asked us to take part. There is nothing I love more than a night of dance, Larkspur slinging, and supporting some wonderful humans.

The benefit was filled with amazing dancers (ahem, Emma Portner, Alvin Collantes, Taveeta Szymanowicz!!!), some local artwork, Tamerra Lynn Herres selling her goodies from L.L.A.M., some delicious snacks (those brownies!), PBR (again!), and of course, yours truly, selling our vintage.

We took as many photos as we could, but I spent a lot of time having my breath taken away (1,2,3,4, maybe 5 times) by all the talent, and eating snacks with Meg.

Big thanks again to Alvin and Hayle for supporting us, and all my dancing pals who came out. And of course Matt, for helping us pack and carry things! Oh! And Kira, for letting us borrow her car! This summer has started out great for Larkspur! Lots of exciting things ahead, including our lookbook that we will be shooting next weekend. So keep an eye out.

Meaghan – Blooming Leopold dress, thrifted denim jacket, Madewell shoes, Topshop necklace
Alex – thrifted blouse and skirt, handmade bow tie, vintage hat via Public Butter, UO socks, Madewell sandals

Shop Update (finally!!!)

May 30, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

1990’s Canary Yellow Collared Blouse

Well it’s been a minute! We decided to put shop updates on hold for a bit while we were preparing for our Pop-Up a few weekends ago, and then we agreed to another Pop-Up this weekend, and well, things have been hectic. But here we are.

Both Meaghan and I can say, very sincerely, with all of our hearts, it pains us to list this yellow blouse. It’s perfection incarnate. BUT! We will let her go, for a price. So virtually skip on over to the shop, and have a gander at some of our new items.

1990’s Pastel Pink Tank Top

1970/80’s Camel Colour Boho Dress

1980’s Patterned High-Waisted Midi Skirt

1970’s High-Waisted A-Line Button Up Skirt

1980’s High-Waisted Denim Skirt

Matthew Tammaro & Sarah Elizabeth Youngson for HBC

May 29, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

It doesn’t take much to send me into a fit of wanderlust these days. I get restless fairly easily, but I think this set of photos by Matthew Tammaro, of the road trip he and his girlfriend took as part of a shoot for Hudson’s Bay Company would make anyone want to pack all their belongings into a van and take to the road. It doesn’t hurt that Matthew’s girlfriend, Sarah Elizabeth Youngson writes beautifully, and did all the writing for this set. I’m already so into travel blogs, and nice nature photos, and I have such a soft spot for people with a talent for writing, and this couple tie all of that together, and I must have looked through these photos at least two dozen times by now wishing I were driving down the West Coast stopping to soak in hot springs! I can hardly wait for Stef and I’s little road trip in June!

May 28, 2013

May 28, 2013Leave a comment

1. Karen Walker Number Ones … 2. No. 6 Vega Crossed Back Dress … 3. Bumble & Bumble Surf Foam Wash Shampoo

… 4. No. 6 Cut Out Weave Wedge … 5. La Garconne Gamine Cardigan

It’s raining today, but I don’t really mind. I took the subway to work instead of riding my bike, and it was nice to be able to sit down and read a little (ever since seeing Gatsby, I’ve been meaning to work my way through my Fitzgerald collection again). This afternoon, my office is going to a baseball game, and even though I don’t really love sports and I’m bad at socializing, I’m kind of excited about it. My sister gets here Thursday night, and I couldn’t be more excited. Sister weekends mean lots of laughing and adventuring, pasta eating and maybe also tv watching. I can’t wait.

I hope everyone else has managed to make the best of a grey day (or maybe you live somewhere where it’s sunny and summery and you’re sitting by a pool and then I am probably pretty jealous of you). Either way – happy Tuesday!