Ever Upward

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These photos are from a few weeks ago, when Matt and I took a stroll in the ravine. At the time I was being silly, and enjoying such a beautiful day by frolicking barefoot in the forest. The following day my skin formed some sweet little rashes, along with the urge to scratch my skin off. I was kicking myself for thinking I could just lie in random bushes and grass without considering my very sensitive ginger skin (I don’t actually regret it). Luckily, it was not poison ivy.  Phew!

As for this past weekend, Meaghan and I went thrifting for the shop at a movie clothing sale they put on every couple months at some of the film studios here in Toronto. We brought Kira and our friend John along with us. The vintage goods weren’t exactly on the cheap side, but we did come back with some pretty amazing things that weren’t out of our budget. We are keeping them hidden away until we shoot our lookbook because they are that good!

This coming Sunday, my friend Alvin (one of the most talented dancers I have ever had the pleasure to dance alongside) asked us to participate in his benefit show for his upcoming stage production. Alvin and Hayle’s piece is about teens growing up in the 1940’s – a coming of age story, if you will. We provided some of our vintage for a photo shoot they had a couple months ago. And this time around, he asked us to have a little pop-up at the benefit. We will be there, along with some crazy talented dancers in Toronto. If your Sunday is free, come visit us, see some cool dancing and maybe bid on some stuff at the silent auction.

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vintage dress, handmade hair bow

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Larkspur at Spring Vintage Market

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Our first pop-up has come and gone, and we could not have asked for a better one. The day started out VERY early, with plenty of unpacking, steaming, hanging and booth set-ups with the help of our dearest friend, Lindsay (Lindsay, you are a god send). Penny Lebo of The Clothing Miner, was a gracious host/organizer, and made the day run smoothly with not one single kink to be found! (THANK YOU PENNY!)

The day was filled with vintage galore, bbq’d hot/veggie dogs, PBR, sangria, homemade cookies, kimchi, tons of sun, good music and even better friends.

We were lucky enough to meet fellow blogger Camille of Unpretentious Bouquet Of Parentheses selling her vintage from her shop, Irene & Irene Vintage. Oh my goodness, she has some of the most beautiful vintage I have seen in a long while. My heart skipped a couple beats every time I skimmed through her racks. I ended up treating myself to one of her blouses, as I could not stop thinking about it throughout the day.

Thanks to anyone and everyone who helped us out, came by to visit, bought some things or opened up their home to the sale! People are awesome!

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Blooming Leopold SS13

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Lauren, from Blooming Leopold is one of our favourites around here, and she just released the Spring/Summer 2013 lookbook for her new handmade collection. Everytime she puts something out, I think she can’t get any better, but she’s outdone herself, once again.

Inspired by the muted colors in old Japanese Films, she hand-dyed each piece using shibori and immersion dyeing methods and all natural dyes, and the results are incredible. The amazing thing about Lauren is that she’s always experimenting with new things, and turning out amazing items, whether they’re re-purposed, or made entirely from scratch. She is, hands down, one of the most creative people out there – and she’s good at what she does! The Blooming Leopold dress I have is still one of my favourites in Summer, and this season, I have my eye on the Sumiko Linen Jumpsuit!

Lauren’s (also) incredibly talented sister Rhiannon from Liebemarlene and the Southerly styled the lookbook, and her husband Drew shot the whole thing.

 

 

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Come say hello!

 

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If you live in, or near Montreal, come and meet the two weirdos who run Larkspur. We’ll be toting our wares at the Spring Vintage Market in NDG all day! Beers, music and a rooftop patio – plus the weather says it’s going to be nice! We’d love to see you! There will be tons of great vintage sellers!!! Don’t be shy 🙂 !!!

Doublethink Studios

 

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In sticking with the (dead) theme (RIP, theme) of DIY Wednesdays on this blog: Check out our favourite girl, Kira’s latest side project, Doublethink Studios. I guess one day she was sitting around thinking “it probably isn’t enough that I’m already a really talented photographer, who is planning a wedding and about to move to a different country, who takes care of a (crazy) dog and is a super fun person to hang out with….I should probably pepper some really awesome new skills into my life-portfolio”…and that’s how Doublethink came to be.  I’m not really sure.

Either way though, she’s awesome, as usual, and you should keep an eye on her, cause it’s only going to get better. Here are a bunch of places you can find her online:

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