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I finally got my darling purple dress from Lu-Owl Vintage on Market Publique. It’s my first (and definitely not last) purchase from the amazing online vintage marketplace. It is officially summer, but the sun isn’t quite cooperating. Nevermind that, this vibrant dress in navy, purple and hot [...]
Entries from June 22nd, 2009
Lu-Owl Vintage on Market Publique
June 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Real Style, Shop Online, Shop Vintage
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ModCloth Monday
June 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Shop Online
ModCloth is officially my unofficial favourite internet retailer. Their collection of retro-inspired pieces is pretty much everything I’ve ever wanted in my wardrobe. The site is a gem for it’s bright copy and references to fashion icons and fashion bloggers. I could spend hours on the site making imaginary shopping lists and getting style inspiration. [...]
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Too Much of Too Thin
June 14th, 2009 · No Comments · News
The Observer today published an interested article about the ongoing debate over the shrinking size of fashion models. Vogue editor Alexandra Schulman has released a letter to designers placing the blame on them for sending samples in tiny sizes requiring unhealthily thin girls for photo shoots.
Now, excuse me while I step on my soapbox.
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Buy My Dress
June 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Shop Dublin, Shop Thrift
The Down Syndrome Center told me “Buy my dress” and I said, “OK!”
Today on my lunch break I headed out the Royal College of Physicians to peruse the racks of “lightly loved” dresses donated by ladies across Dublin for Buy My Dress, a fantastic fundraiser to aid the Down Syndrome Centre.
I picked up a sweet [...]
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Night Owl Vintage
June 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Real Style, Shop Online, Shop Vintage
Thanks to a tip-off from What I Wore, I discovered Night Owl Vintage.
Based in the US, it’s a great online vintage shop with quality dresses and incredibly reasonable prices. Plus, they ship internationally! I scored this lovely vintage navy dress with with a white flower flower print in near mint condition for $28 (including shipping!)
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