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Kelsey Dundon

As he once was

It’s weird being in Turkey while this little beast is at home. It’s only been a few short months since he burst onto the scene and changed our (and our cats’) quiet, peaceful lives into exhausting, stressful ones. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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I’m so thankful I took a bazillion photos like a really embarrassing parent. It lets me look back on his puppyhood:

First there was blurry Leroy.

Then came circular Leroy.

More recently he’s become asymmetrical Leroy.

And had the time of his life as snowy Leroy.

June 28, 2009 by

Bold red patterns

are everywhere in Turkey. In carpets hung outside shop windows, in blankets draped over the seats of taxis, in the floor cushion (dog bed) I just bought.  Bold red patterns are also, coincidently, all over my inspiration folder…

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And though there’s more yellow than anything else in the clipping above, I love the red and pink it features. I love red and pink together. Maybe that’s because my birthday is right after Valentine’s Day.

I also love discovering patterns, much like when I woke up one day and realized my iTunes was full of Swedish pop.

June 26, 2009 by

Beautiful nuisances

I love travelling. Love everything about it. Even the things that, when you’re jetlagged, can turn you into a cranky beast. (Or is that just me?) I’ve compiled a list of some of the beautiful nuisances that I love to hate because it means I’m somewhere incredible. Like Antalya, Turkey.

1.The blotch burn. My husband’s slap happy method of sunscreen application means I always end up with the blotchiest sunburn. But you can’t get one of those at the office.

2.Tripping over cobblestone streets. I learned to walk on the smooth sidewalks of Vancouver. Nothing makes me feel clumsier than stubbing my toes all over these beautiful, ancient streets.

3.Learning to type on föreıgn keyböardş.

4.Dual pricing. One price for locals and one for those with a blotch burn.

5.Risking your life in a cab. So far, we’ve taken two cab rides. Fifty percent of them have resulted in an accident. (It was minor, ma, don’t worry.)

What would you add? Mild food poisoning?

June 25, 2009 by

Have never been

Don’t know if I’ll ever have a chance to go, but right now my aesthetic has lined up quite nicely with that of some blogs from Australia. Not that I went searching for them, per se, I just started to notice some of my favourites are from the land down under.

And here they are:

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Style, food, and coolness on Distillate.pia_illustration_button_new

Gorgeous photography and whimsical inspiration on Pia Jane Bijkerk.

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Beautiful interiors, shops and spaces scouted by a props buyer on The Design Files.

June 25, 2009 by

The Anthology gets around

And I mean that in the most G-rated way.

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Since it came onto the scene five months ago, you’ve seen the Anthology on the Style Spy, on your favourite menswear blog Room 907, and on the lovely .v. Plus it made the list of Dream Sequins’ top bloggers to follow on Twitter and recieved some very kind words on Haute World.

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And thanks everyone who’s added the Anthology on Facebook and Twitter, written guest posts, linked to the Anthology, sent me beautiful emails and written lovely comments.

June 23, 2009 by

Of Love and Hate

A hilarious guest post from my friend Anji.

As far as my boyfriend’s interests go, “fashion” falls somewhere between midwifery and Josh Groban’s favourite flavour of ice cream.  For him, “le smoking” is just fancy for pulmonary carcinoma and Yves is a saint who makes hotdogs and hand cream.

As such, my “sartorial wit” is often lost on him.  Here are some recent purchases which he found to be particularly odious/grounds for committal.

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Dolce & Gabbana harem pants.

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High-waisted thrifted jean cut-offs.

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And a belt from San Francisco.

I think every single piece looks amazing. Thanks again Anji! Want to contribute a guest post? Send me a note at theanthology@live.com.

June 22, 2009 by

A guest post from the birthday girl

Today’s my sister’s birthday and I’m in Istanbul while she’s at home celebrating in Vancouver. She’s been to 29 countries (if you include Vatican City) and she was kind enough to write this guest post about one of her favourite places.

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site covering over 400 square kilmetres, Angkor Wat lies 5.5 km North of the Cambodian city Siem Reap. Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century.

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History aside, it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen in my travels.
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Our first, and unfortunately only, day at the temples started with a 4:45 am wake up call allowing us enough time to bike there for sunrise. Well worth it.
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After being heckled by coffee and breakfast hawkers, part and parcel with the adventure, we wandered the temples and were in complete awe.
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The intricate artwork covered every inch of the temples, I was most amazed at the amount of time it must have taken to cover every inch of these temples.
I suppose the absence of internet and tv frees up some time for beautiful art.
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Take a look at some other posts about Rissa’s travels (and the goodies she returned with) here and here and here. Want to write a guest post? (Oh good!) Send me a note at theanthology@live.com.
Thanks Rissa! Happy birthday!
June 20, 2009 by

Come into my (Haute) World

Haute Shopper, who writes the must-read blog Haute World, is from Paris (France!) where she sometimes window shops and sometimes shop shops. She was kind enough to contribute this guest post about a Canadian in Paris (oh how I wish that were me.)

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Even before I moved to Paris, previous travels to this fine city revealed one thing: the Champs-Elysées, as famous and grand as it may be, is a huge tourist trap and not really the best place for shopping – unless you’re a Louis Vuitton fan or feel like visiting yet another GAP store.
There is one big exception though: France’s favorite Canadian designer Tara Jarmon has a two-storey flagship here. It’s not flashy from the outside, but once inside, you’re greeted by a clean decor which shows off her wonderful range of colorful clothes and accessories.
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Even though Tara Jarmon is very much a Parisian label, I thought this would be the perfect store to profile for Kelsey’s blog, considering the designer is a Vancouver native who still has fond memories of the cherry blossoms on Marine Drive.
Her clothes are classic, chic, colorful and sexy, but according to Tara herself, never provocative, allowing every piece to become a timeless item in your wardrobe.
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You might have a hard time finding a local Parisian on Champs-Elysées, but once inside the store I quickly realized that almost all shoppers were local… always a good sign.
The ground floor is full of cute summery dresses, breezy casual tops and tailored classics such as blazers and trench coats. There was also a nice range of bright flowery totes, as well as sandals and scarves.
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The lower level had more such items but also an entire corner dedicated to more formal and glamorous evening gowns and dresses. Whether you’re looking for something in strong jewel tones (my personal favorite), soft pastels or muted neutrals, you’re sure to find something to suit any taste.
The items are never boring… most pieces are embroidered, beaded or feature wonderful details in tailoring or draping.
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If you’re not going to Paris anytime soon, Tara’s clothes are also available via edressme.com. But if you’re ever in town, I’d recommend paying a visit to 73 Avenue des Champs-Elysées or any of the other Tara Jarmon flagships. You might just end up with the perfect Paris souvenir.

Want to write a guest post? (Yes! I’ve been waiting for you to say that!) Send me a note at theanthology@live.com. Thanks again Haute Shopper! 
June 18, 2009 by

Later, skaters

I’m off to Turkey for the next few weeks. But don’t worry, I would never abandon the Anthology.

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Instead, I thought I’d get some input from my favourite bloggers, best friends and family members (you guys are the best). While I’m gone, the Anthology will feature tons of guest posts. Tomorrow: the very first one. 

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Want to write one? Send me a note at theanthology@live.com.

These insanely gorgeous photos are by Robokow.

June 17, 2009 by