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Kelsey Dundon

What a finale.

Vancouver’s Eco Fashion Week closed Friday night with a spectacle — Prophetik by Jeff Garner. With live bluegrass music, theatrical designs and an indoor snowstorm, Garner put the show back in fashion show.

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His collection was inspired by the court of Louis XV with loads of floor-sweeping gowns.

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Some of which seem like the kind of thing the Lady of Shallot would wear.

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But I was most drawn to the menswear. I loved, loved, loved the jackets. Cropped, quilted, and recycled, one of them was even crafted from the designer’s childhood bedspread.

Now that’s a fitting way to put Eco Fashion Week to bed.

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February 26, 2011 by Kelsey Dundon

Didn’t get an invitation to the Oscars?

Hmmm… me neither. Must have gotten lost in the mail. No matter, though. You can still accessorize like an Academy Awards attendee.

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Vancouver’s own Tiffany Haziza of Buddha and the Raven Studios was asked to design a special something for Oscar gift bags. She created lovely pearl necklaces for the affair, but my favourite designs are her beaded bracelets. Would love to stack them and wear them all at once.

Want to get your hands on some? You can order online here. And unlike your invitation to the Oscars, they’ll make it through the mail just fine.

[Images from Buddha and the Raven.]

P.S. Tweet like an A-lister.

February 26, 2011 by Kelsey Dundon

When you go to Eco Fashion Week

You kind of have to dress green (it’s only polite). So I chose vintage, as did EFW president Myriam Laroche, by the way.

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This vintage leather clutch, a gift from my sister, is perfect for toting my camera, my notebook, my everything. Want to see my EFW photos and post? You’ll find them on VitaminDaily.

P.S. Tweeting is very eco-friendly.

February 23, 2011 by Kelsey Dundon

New Anthology Headquarters!

In other words, I have a newly decorated home office.

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My new desk is stocked with all the things I love. Antique tins make the perfect storage space for office supplies (who needs drawers?). If you look closely, you’ll notice the one on the right features an illustration of Vancouver’s Lions Gate Bridge (long before traffic became an issue, apparently). The Voluspa candle and alabaster stag are both from the Cross.

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This new (to me) carpet is actually a blanket my mom brought back from Mexico in the 1970’s.

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And even though organization isn’t my forte, I can fake it in style with beautiful folders (also from the Cross).

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So does this new setup mean I’m going to be even more productive? Who knows. But it certainly makes me want to throw my hands up in the air and rejoice.

P.S. Quit procrastinating and add The Anthology on Facebook.

February 20, 2011 by Kelsey Dundon

Dear Vancouver,

I wrote you a love note. And you can read it here.

Lots of love,

Kelsey

February 18, 2011 by Kelsey Dundon

Although technically they’re paint splatters

This print reminds me of the night sky.

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And not just any night sky, but the kind you can only see when you’re away from city lights.

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You know the kind — they have stars. Lots and lots of stars.

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And even though this silk blouse (by the Podolls, from Body Politic) isn’t the type of thing you wear when you’re out in the middle of nowhere, it sure does make me want to go there.

[Second photo by Dominic Kamp]

P.S. If you’re way out there, can you still tweet?

February 15, 2011 by Kelsey Dundon

I’m sweet on you

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February 14th is a day we celebrate love — love of candy hearts, love of chocolate, love of chubby cherubs. Since I’m Valentine’s Day’s number one fan, I thought I’d compile a list of seven ways to get into the VDay zone. You know, in case you’re bored of romantic candle-lit dinners and bubble baths.

1. Make like you’re in grade three and send Valentines to all your friends (“If you were a nose, I’d totally pick you”).

2. Eat cinnamon hearts until your mouth’s on fire and your tongue’s dyed red.

3. Wear red and pink from head to toe. Because today there’s no such thing as clashing colours.

4. See how many sentences you can make out of candy hearts (“Awesome smile, love bird. Fax me.”).

5. Be someone’s secret admirer. Because it’s fun to keep ’em guessing.

6. Watch Romeo + Juliet for the umpteenth time. Because Baz Luhrmann is b-b-b-bad to the bone.

7. Write a love poem for your loved one (“Roses are red, violets are blue. If you were a nose, I’d totally pick you.”).

[Photo found here.]

P.S. Be my Valentine and add The Anthology on Facebook.

February 13, 2011 by Kelsey Dundon

Should have worn my Tron suit

To the sneak peek of Illuminate Yaletown.

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The party celebrated the unveiling of the art installations that will be taking over a few downtown blocks this weekend. And it was quite the affair. Mayor Gregor kicked it off, noting that it was one year ago that the Olympic torch made its way into Vancouver. (Can you believe it’s been that long?)

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The party highlight for me? The glow-in-the-dark bracelets that served as drink tickets. They would have looked ever so cool with my H & M bangles, don’tcha think?

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But instead of my illuminated Tron suit (truth: I don’t own one) I wore this.

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I’d like to think that sparkly beads are kind of like the analog version of a proper lit-up ensemble.

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So put on your sequins and head to Illuminate Yaletown this Saturday and Sunday. You’ll feel like part of the illuminati, even if only for a weekend.

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February 10, 2011 by Kelsey Dundon

A Day In My Life

Is featured on the lovely LA-based blog DesignLoveFest. And you better believe I worked this guy into it (nobody said it had to be a day in my real life)…

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