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Kelsey Dundon

Style | Mortar & Pestle

By Erika Renfrew

Vancouver Fashion Week wrapped up this weekend and lil ol’ me was lucky enough to get a terrific first taste.

In true Vancouver style, Mortar & Pestle Apparel approached S/S 2012 with effortless sophistication. This is clothing that looks chic in a hurry, when you can’t afford a doubtful second glance.

Relatively new to the fashion scene, designer Jillian Zdunich launched the label this past March. She polished up one of the season’s biggest trends and took colour blocking to a softer, more elegant level.

I loved the sunny yellows, eclectic clutches and more specifically the oh-so-svelte teal jumpsuit. Mortar & Pestle proves that less really can be more and by keeping it classic, you sometimes stand out the most.

[First photo courtesy of Mortar & Pestle]

November 7, 2011 by

Style | Miss America at Joseph Ribkoff

The delightfully charming Miss America walked the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week’s Joseph Ribkoff show last night.

And I just about lost my mind because she WORE HER CROWN!!! Which, I discovered, you are not allowed to try on unless you are actually Miss America. (Turns out being Cap’n Canada doesn’t count.)

P.S. I am loving the feedback and poetry you guys are dishing out in The Anthology’s reader survey. Thanks a million! Keep ’em coming!

November 3, 2011 by

Question for ya

We’ve got big things in store and The Anthology’s nothing without you.

I’d love your input (and I’d also like to help you procrastinate from school/work/laundry) so share your thoughts in this super-quick survey, will ya? It’s only ten easy questions. I promise to read every single one of your answers and will address as many as I possibly can. Oh, it’s anonymous so you don’t have to lie about your age.

On your marks… get set… GO!

[Photo from House of Ra’off]

November 2, 2011 by

Playlist | Tuesday Night Music Club

They turn down the volume on my microphone when I sing karaoke. (So much for that year of singing lessons.)

So when I was invited to Tuesday Night Music Club, it wasn’t to perform. The monthly series, which takes place at the Cellar on the last Tuesday of every month, brings together musical talent with industry pros (like yours truly).

Of the nine Vancouver-based artists I saw last week, two stood out as ones I’ll keep a close eye on. One was Luca Fogale, whose folksy sound seems to be of another time.

The other was Alexandria Maillot, whose voice and stage presence are primed for stardom. When introducing her take on “Rumour Has It,” she said “If I have one chance of being a YouTube sensation, it’s riding off Adele’s success.” I think she’s got a good shot on her own.

[Third photo from AlexandriaMaillot.com]

November 1, 2011 by

Diary | (212) Winter Showcase

By Erika Renfrew

I was feeling oh-so small at (212)’s Winter Showcase held in the fabulous, high-ceilinged showroom of Montauk Sofa.

The rustic, open space was a beautiful setting to jumpstart the season where we get to wear our cosiest clothes, all at the same time.

A New York based label, (212) caters to contemporary Vancouver women. Being all laidback and such here on the west coast, the winter preview mixed comfy knits, structured dresses and easy-to-wear pieces for that all-day, see-how-good-I-look-even-in-the-rain kind of style.

I may hate the cold but oh how I love to layer! But since it’s not quite winter, I’ll be shopping online for fall instead.

October 31, 2011 by

Style | The polyester Disney dress

This weekend I’m pulling out the red lipstick, red ribbons and red polyester cape. Why? Because I’m being Snow White, y’all!

Just like last year. And the year before that. And the year before that. And the year before that.

What? Don’t look so disgusted.

I like to think it’s not sheer laziness, but rather that it’s my ‘thing’. Besides, it means I get to wear these metallic Betsey Johnson shoes, which are perfect for two things: this costume and Christmas parties.

P.S. Up until October 31st $10 from each purchase of Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev’s Hunger Bites tee will support Free The Children’s drought-relief efforts in East Africa. $10 feeds one person for a month in East Africa.

P.P.S. I’m such a proud big sis! My brother Bryce Dundon has released this spooky electronica tune just in time for All Hallows’ Eve.
Charlie the Ghost by bryced

October 29, 2011 by

After | The upcycled scarf

Like a kindergartner, I’ve got a “Hey ma! Look what I made!” feeling about this project. Unlike The Anthology’s signature before and afters where I take a vintage piece and have it reinvented by my tailor, I did this one on my own.

And it wasn’t hard at all. I wove this striped silk scarf into a plastic chain, skipping a few links at a time, and turned it into one big necklace/scarf combo. (Neckarf? Scarflace? Hmm… I’m going to have to keep thinking about this.)

And because the chain had broken (how? I have no idea), I used a big floppy bow as the clasp. Fancy, huh?

P.S. You could do a lot of vintage shopping on us! We’ve got a Shoppalu x The Anthology giveaway going on right now.

October 27, 2011 by

Giveaway | Shoppalu x The Anthology

So many of you tell me how much you love vintage clothing but how terrified you are of vintage shopping. So The Anthology and Shoppalu want to do a little something to help you out with that.

We’re giving away $100 CDN towards vintage goodies and shipping from Shoppalu! (I wish I could pick myself as the winner and then use that gift certificate to get this floral dress. But I love you too much to do that to you…) So, how do you enter?

For one entry: Comment on this post and tell us why you love vintage. (It’s the treasure hunt, isn’t it?)

For two entries: Write on The Anthology’s Facebook wall and tell us why you need more vintage in your wardrobe.

Double your entries: Holler at @Shoppalu on Twitter and write on Shoppalu’s Facebook wall.

The contest is open to readers worldwide. The lucky winner will be chosen on November 2, 2011 (contest closes 5:00pm PST 11/02/11). Good luck!

October 26, 2011 by

Trippin’ | Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California

I didn’t just go to Healdsburg, California to photograph my boots on the floor of my hotel room.

I went there to go bike-riding and wine-tasting, do a little shopping and dining, live the wine-country life and then write about the experience.

You’ll find my travel story in the Province.

[Vintage shirt, DNKY shorts, Tretorn sneakers]

P.S. Grab a glass of wine and cozy up with my travel pieces on the weirdness of Portland (my new favourite city) and the terror of heli-hiking in the Bugaboos (my new favourite activity).

October 25, 2011 by