Christmas Time Is Here

Our Christmas party was so much fun and everyone was all dolled up in their best. I hope you enjoy!

Some New Booties For Mar

Mar here. First of all, Grace and I have been horrible parents to our blog. But man, we are busy. I managed to squeeze a new purchase between in between work and sleep yesterday, some new booties from Zara. I love love love them. Tomorrow is our Christmas party though, so hopefully we'll have some nice photos from the night.

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE!

Mar here. Last night I saw the Spice Girls opening show for their world tour! And not only did they kick ass dancing, singing, and well... posing, they wore amazing outfits designed by Roberto Cavalli. Each wearing an outfit to represent their distinct spice, scary wore jumpsuits, posh wore bodice's and leggings, sporty wore pants and structured jackets, baby wore empire waists, and ginger wore thigh high mini's, it was as much as a fashion show as it was a concert. My favorite outfit was one of Victoria's, a strapless bodice and tight leggings made from silver glitter. She may not be able to sing very well, but she sure lit up the room. VIVA FOREVER!

Gossip Grace

Today Grace channeled Gossip Girl's always stylish Blaire. Wearing a plaid pencil skirt, neck tie, and headband, she proved that you don't need to be a private school brat to pull off dressed up prep.

Well, Aren't You Glitzy

Mar here. Again. Where's Grace? So I found this bejeweled piece the other day, pinned it to a piece of black ribbon, and BAM! Something glitzy.
Isn't Timmy a wonderful model?

Tiny Tim Has An Early Christmas

Mar here. As an avid thrift store shopper I come across tons of amazing vintage shoes all the time. However, as a girl with large size 9ers, I`ve learned that finding shoes my size is quite the task and restrain from excitement in the shoe section. Today however, my friend Tamara aka Timmy and I went to the Sally Anne, and I had a reason to get excited. She has size 7 shoes! So what did I do, you ask. I lived through her and persuaded her in buying my favs. Yes! Love the brown booties.

Shady Obsession

Do you think I have too many sunglasses?
Sadly though, I'm missing my new favorite one. Have you seen 'em, they're light blue faux ray bans.

A Day of Shopping

Mar here. Yesterday Grace and I went to Value Village, it was so much fun. I hadn't been in forever and ended up finding a few great pieces.

The first was these colourful violet shoes from the '80's. They were originally used in a wedding ceremony by a bridesmaid and were dyed their colour to match her dress. I love them, and the height is perfect for someone as clumsy as me.


After I found this great metallic gold top. I actually didn't realize it was a tunic until I tried it on, but that just makes it all the better. The sleeve length is perfect too. Yay!


I also bough a lovely black sweater with gold in it, but it needs a serious wash before I even think of putting it on again. On our way back from value village we noticed a salvation army and pulled over. So glad we did because this crazy geometic pattern sweater grabbed my eye (and my heart) almost instantly.


Lastly, I got this top a few weeks ago, but I had an urge to post it with this sweater. I think I have to stop buying sequins, because I'm starting to look like my grandma.

Bright Skirts

Although each day may be getting gloomier, it doesn't mean that you have to give up on colour. Today both Bo and Tamara were wearing, what looks like the same skirt, in green and mustard. Not sure if they are the same brand, but I know the mustard one is from AA. Nevertheless, they are super adorable, and have awesome pokets at the front. Need more skirts. Want more skirts.

A Rainbow of Legs

Mar here. As someone who hates their legs, I have grown to love tights and leggings. They are such an easy way to spunk up an outfit, not to mention they keep your legs warm in the winter. Here are a few of my tights that together create quite the rainbow.

House of Holland

Mar here. House of Holland tees are so much fun and I want one sooo bad. Not only do they have punchy rhymes about some of fashion's most famous characters, but they come in crazy colours and giant lettering. This one, which reads, "do me in the park marc," is my favorite. Sadly though, all the items are out of stock on the website. Maybe I should make one myself...

Mixed Message

Mar here. I love when people throw together two very different patterns, because you never know what's going to happen. Sometimes it's pure magic. This morning I witnessed two unlikely prints meet in one amazing outfit -a brown and black gingham coat with a black, gold, and red polka dot dress. I especially like the black leather obi underneath.

SHOUT OUT!!

To my girl Mahro a.k.a MAR!
Wishing you a HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY :D
P.S. Don't let the rain get to yeah!
Much love <3

Mexican Chica

This bag was spotted from a far and it immediatley drew us in. With both its practicality and colourful mexican skull pattern, it has us head over heels in love. I hope Caitlin isn't too attached.

All Black 'N' Blue

These boots are so crazy! Not only are they our favorite slouchy style, but they have a blue paint splattered design on them. Very cool.

See We Told You...

Proving that sequins really are in, Skipper models her black skirt, entirely covered in them. Does it get any better?

Take a shine to SEQUINS!

These eye catching disk shaped beads are slowly making their way up to the "MUST HAVE LIST" of Fall/Winter 07-08


Jessica Alba was spotted wearing a Prada dress at the Westwood, California premier by "Good Luck Chuck".

Mischa Barton in a Missioni dress.

And it's just a matter of time for these dangling piece to be spotted by us!
- ciie

Halloweenie

Today was the greatest day of the year, HALLOWEEN! Mar went as '60's Cher and Grace went as evil Gretel, from Hansel and Gretel. It was a lot of fun, so we figured we'd show off our costumes.



Skipper also dressed up, going as a crazed gorilla.


Betsey's costume was the scariest, mixing the style of the '80's with zombie make-up.


But by the far, the shining star of the day was Gretel's little gingerbread man, all eaten up and gloomy.

The Hood

Grace here. Check out my hooded top, I love how it frames the face and is so easy to wear. Let me know what you think.

Think Inside The Box

Allie's style is always out of the box, interesting, and put together in an innovative way, but today she jumped at the chance to try on the opposite. In the box she goes, literally, but hey, her amazing style is still intact.

The New Accessory

Mar here. My pumpkin's so cool, I'd wear it if I could.

"Are you ready boots?"

START WALKING!



Graciie's boots Just thought I'd take a picture of them!

New, What? This Is Old School.

Mar here. I recall hearing Mark from the cobrasnake once talk about New Rave and how everything was coming back. And with Mark's "New Rave" came a look he stamped as LA style. I'm talking neon colours! Well, this jacket, which I just HAD to try on (but thankfully not buy) from Sally Anne reminded me of this Mark Hunter interview. Except, this would be "Cory Kennedy comes to Canada" or "Cory Kennedy on skis." Haha, random, but made me laugh nonetheless. Enjoy.

Ugly Is Beautiful

Mar here. I've realized that the term vintage has changed drastically within the last few years, and the '80's are now being lumped into the category. And, like any decade, along comes the good, the bad, and the ugly. However, I'm not one to turn down something labeled ugly and have started buying giant horrid sweaters. Watch out for me, because I'm on the lookout for huge prints, a baggy length, and maybe a winged sleeve or embellishment here or there. Haha, just listening to me write about these things makes me laugh to myself. I remember when my grandma had these! Note to self: I must rade her closet soon. Won't you join me? Let's embrace the ugly within us all.

Hybrid

Mar here. Leila's rocking this amazing cross between a jumper and a high-waisted skirt, and it couldn't possibly be more adorable. UNLESS, it was paired with purple tights. This outfit is way too cute and brings me back to younger days. Days when I WISHED I dressed this well.

Novelty Bags

Mar here. I don't know about you, but I prefer clothing that is quirky and makes me laugh. These coconut heads, which are from a variety of thrift stores, have been accumulating around my house for the past decade and have developed into a collection all on their own. Not very practical based on their small size, but who REALLY needs more than lipgloss, keys, and some change?



Also, while we're talking about bags with personality, I had to mention my alligator bag, which I found at the back of my closet yesterday. Green, with a white zipper mouth and four dangling legs, it's hard not laugh while reaching for your wallet. Again, not very practical seeing that the only way to get things in and out is through the mouth, but fun nonetheless. And if you dare to question this bag's credibility, check out the side, it reads "Genuine Alligator Bag." Haha.

Droopy Drawers

Mar here. Droopy drawers, MC hammer pants, balloon pants, or as I like to call them... poopy pants, are so lovely. Oh, and not to mention comfy. These ones are from Mandula, and can be pulled up to be made into a strapless one piece or pulled down so that the crotch is at the knees. Very funny!

Our Little Mime

The first thing Melanie said when we asked to take her photo was "but I look like a mime." Even so, her striped tee and thick tee strapped shoes just work so well together. At least she's not trying to escape from an invisible box.

Red Flag Design Turns Yellow

The amazing Vancouver based designers Red Flag Design, who have made a name for themselves creating accessories out of recycled sail cloth, have just stepped it up a notch. Introducing yellow versions of their famous white shoulder tote, they have me wanting one sooo bad. I've seen this version at Inform in Gastown, and the white ones at Eugene Choo on Main. So practical and unique.

"A Golden Age seemed to have come again"

- Christian Dior

Grace here! Sorry for the lack of blog posts, I've been super busy, that's why! But I'm here now to share with you guys my all time favorite FALL/WINTER show by John Galliano, who is my favorite designer of all time!
Most of you might have already seen this video, but for those of you who have not I'm sure you'll fall in love with it!

I love how he modernizes 1940's - 1950's fashion, which look beyond amazing. I also love the detail work on all the Victorian dresses. He really took it to another level, which is sooo JOHN!

Sunglasses Sans Sun

Renee was wearing the coolest sunglasses today, and it made me realize that, hey, even if it IS mid-October, it doesn`t mean this look has to stop. Love the red toque too!

Where's Grace?

So some may be wondering where the lovely Grace has been. Well, today I turned a corner and found her lost in a rack of clothes. Oh, Grace.

Different Leg, Different Colour

American Apparel has just come out with tights where each leg is a different colour. From teal and asphalt to fluorescent yellow and coral, these tounge and cheek tights allow each leg to make their own individual statement when the right wants one thing and the left wants another.

We Love Dorks

Mar here again. So I am in love with dorky glasses right now and I know I'm not the only one. Found in almost any thrift store, they are so wearable and easily act as a continuation to your outfit. And the best part is if you don't have a prescription, there's no worries, simply pop out the lenses and wear the frames as is.

Hunter and The Hunted

Mar here. Not one to typically wear a lot of jewelry, I stumbled across this collection from Digby & Iona a few months ago and have been obsessed ever since. Depicting hunters, guns, and mounted heads of moose in every format from delicate necklaces to bulky statement making rings, this collection of jewelry suceeds in being both morbid and beautiful. (How perfect is that?)
So far I've seen only some of their rings and a necklace at The Block, and it doesn't look like Digby & Iona have an online store. So until these mounted creatures are made a little more accesible, they`ll have to be admired from afar.

Little Boy

Mar here. I went to Value Village today on the search for my Halloween wig (I'm being Cher by the way) and I ended up finding this shrunken denim little boy jacket. It has a few stains, but I love it. Also, as I was leaving, this giant black and white geometric pattern sweater with loose wing-sleeves caught my eye. It was pretty perfect, but I must save my money. Must MUST MUST.

On The Other Side of The Curtain

Here are our beauties again, showing off their super duper outfits! The denim jumpsuit is so Alysha, and is completed with a high-waisted drawstring belt. We wish we could pull this off, but until then we'll have to settle on living through her. Oh yeah, to make it even cooler, it says 'cotton blues' on the front.

Mother Trucker! We love shoes!

Here's a collection of awesome shoe photos. Feet courtesy of the wonderful gals at work. The yellow ones are like candy on your feet, and I bet your stinkers are wishing they had tastebuds now! Brown ones are pretty sweet too. Oh how we love 'the old man shoe.' Very reminiscent of my Papa, but he was cool before y'all.

The Attire is Here!

As two girls who have grown up surrounded by fashion and work with consignment clothing, it isn't a mystery why we've created The Attire. One of us, a designer in love with purple and dresses, the other, a vintage collector who is addicted to magazines. Together? Well who knows, but we hope we can entertain!