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a dress a day #4

This dress found me at the Custard Factory’s vintage flea market held every Saturday in Birmingham, England ($30).  Its fun details made it stand out.  I adore the silvery bejewelled, empire waist.  It’s label-less and homemade — demanding a trained eye to … Continue reading

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A dress a day, #1

Sheepish fashion columnists agree wardrobe staples are the white blouse, a good trench coat and a Birkin (yawn).  But real staying power lies in the mighty vintage dress. Maxi, mini, gown, pinafore, tube, bubble, sun, cocktail, wrap, strapless, sleeveless, shirt, smock, tunic, … Continue reading

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birthday suit – part deux

My friend warned me she thought my new designer dress was a bit over the top for a casual housewarming party – with 70 of our closest friends.  But then, I don’t take her unsolicited advice very often.  Following on the heels … Continue reading

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this never used to be my playground

butterfly poolOriginally uploaded by www.thriftygirl.wordpress.com. Walking home from Kensington market, I found a playground waiting for summer. The rest of the pics are on my flickr page: www.flickr.com/photos/crystal_luxmore

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It’s not the bra – it’s the wrong cup size dingbat

At the mere mention of La Senza, the only affordable, large Canadian bra retailer, my big-busted, credit-card maxing lady friends engage in frowns and fits of tsk tsking  “The fit is all wrong,”  “Their bras make my boobs sag,” And … Continue reading

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