Posts Tagged as ‘tips’

March 6, 2009

Free ways to wish Toronto a Happy 175th

It’s the city’s birthday today but celebrations will last well into the year. Here are my picks (insert nerdy history bias here) for not-to-be missed, FREE, happenings: TODAY The Bohemian Embassy Revival – Toronto Public Library City Hall Branch 7-8:30 pm. Watch Toronto in Six Words:  http://torontoist.com/2009/03/toin6words.php THIS WEEKEND Go to Fort York it’s free [...]

March 25, 2008

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 size it up.  In fact, all vintage dresses do.  I normally wear a US size 8-10, but [...]