Larkspur and Madalynne

August 27, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

I am heading off to Ithaca, NY and the Finger Lakes now, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! But before I go, I thought I’d share a little collaboration I did with Maddie, the lovely lady behind the blog Madalynne. I told her a little bit about my mother and the tutus she used to sew for me, and she made a lovely post on the construction and history of this exceedingly frustrating and time consuming garment. Check out her blog and our collaboration – if you love sewing, or even just have a slight interest, she’s your gal!

It’s the house telling you to close your eyes

August 26, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

It wasn’t until I started this blog that I really felt interested in photography again. It was always something someone else did, and I thought it was fascinating, but I didn’t feel I had a place in that world. I have always felt more comfortable in front of the lens. I took a course in high school, but I really wasn’t that great. Mostly because school always bored me, and there were many constraints. I mean, this is high school, there isn’t a lot of room for artistic freedom and personal growth. After that, I kind of put away my SLR and told myself, well this is not your strong suit.

The internet is full of inspiring people. This blog has opened up another side of my creativity, next to dancing, that I wouldn’t have tapped into otherwise. Because, at the end of the day, I love having a place to share.

Matt bought me a Pentax K1000 for my birthday. I had been dying for a great SLR camera. So I did my research, and found most people raved about this one. I did a lot reading up and re-teaching myself, and then passed on that knowledge to Matt so we could shoot some images together. This here, is the first roll of film. Quite a number didn’t turn out, either because I was making a horrendous facial expression, or we didn’t quite get a harmonious aperture/shutter combo. But this is quite all right, it’s a learning experience, and one I am excited to further dive into.

First oufit
1960’s nightgown: Larkspur sleepwear

Second look
1920’s silk camisole: Lawrence
House coat: thrifted vintage
1960’s high waisted undies: Skomoroki

I’m off the Ithaca, NY tomorrow to do some camping in the Finger Lakes with Matt. The blog will be a little quiet for the week because of this. Larkspur is still having a 30% off sale until Aug. 31st. Anything purchased between today and Aug. 30th will be shipped the following Monday. Have a lovely week all!

New at Larkspur

August 22, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

1. 1960’s Style Pastel Plaid High Waisted Pencil Skirt (S)

Just a small update today! I listed what’s leftover of the Summer-ish items before I start stocking some Fall goodness! Come by the shop and grab em up! Dont forget, you still have about 1 week to get 30% off all items in the shop with coupon code OYVEYSOLEIL. Have a lovely weekend all!

2. 1960’s Coral High Waisted Skirt (S)

3. 1970’s Edwardian Style White Lacey Puff Sleeve Dress (M/L)

4. 1990’s Candy Striper Bustier (M)

But he’s a ranga sir!

August 19, 2013November 11, 201411 Comments

Growing up, I hated my red hair. It didn’t go with my vision of who I thought I was. Like c’mon, a goth girl cannot have natural red hair?! It’s just not interesting and weird enough, you know. I’ve had fire engine red hair, black hair, green hair, blonde hair and white hair throughout my teens. I thought those colours were far more interesting than what I was birthed with. But when I got older, and really looked at the reasons why I absolutely refused to keep my natural hair colour (sorry mom and dad), it was rooted somewhere in bullying. Children just do not appreciate a ginger headed gal (or guy). They are different, and children love to prey on different. At least, that was the experience I had. I guess subconsciously, I decided to hate the very thing about me that did make me somewhat different (physically), which throughout my teens, was all I wanted to be. How is that for irony?

I grew to appreciate the rarity of red hair, and I dont think I could take a bottle of liquid chemicals to my head again (sometimes I do miss blonde hair though). It’s nice to grow older, and just accept yourself wholly, and laugh at the moments when young idiotic boys would ask: “Do the curtains match the rug?” Sure do kid, sure do.

Dress & Vest: vintage from SugarSlax
Bow tie: Made by TLO
Nail polish: Fifth Avenue by Essie

*Don’t forget I’m having a 30% off sale at Larkspur until Aug. 31st! Enter coupon code OYVEYSOLEIL upon checkout to save some moneys!

End of Summer Sale

August 15, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

Hi and Hello! Unfortunately, it is nearing the end of Summer (it pains me to say this). I know this because the weather here in Toronto for the last few days feels distinctly Fall (sacrébleu!). This is truly a depressing thing, but I would like to brighten these crisp days and offer 30% off all Larkspur stock until August 31st. Just enter coupon code OYVEYSOLEIL upon checkout. I’ll still be listing a few summer-ish items for the next little while, but I will be slowly transitioning into a more fall based stock in the next coming weeks.