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Style | Summer Beachwear Trends on CTV

Summer. It’s all I think about all year long and now I actually get to talk about it. On Monday, June 4th I’ll be on CTV Noon talking beachwear trends. Among them will be the soon-to-be-launched Trina Turk for Banana Republic capsule collection, whose accessories (pictured above) I’m obsessed with.

Filled with bright colours and bold prints, the capsule collection is inspired by Southern California (one of my favourite places) and its mid-century aesthetic makes any old outfit that much more interesting. (The yellow and blue cuff is Trina Turk for Banana Republic, the gold beaded bracelets are my own.)

Pack your beach bag and set your PVR — my segment will air at 12:30 on CTV Noon Vancouver on Monday.

[Second photo by Laura Cropper]

P.S. The Anthology has teamed up with Fulton to give away the most summery umbrella ever. You’ll love it almost as much as Kate Middleton does. Enter here!

 

June 3, 2012 by

Giveaway | Kate Middleton’s Umbrella

Or should I say…brolly?

That’s right, my friends, The Anthology has teamed up with the royal family’s official umbrella manufacturer (yes, they have one). Fulton wants to give you the umbrella that’s perfect for spring showers and duchesses: the birdcage. How do you enter?

For one entry: Comment on this post and tell us who you would have carry your umbrella for you (I’d choose Prince Harry).
For two entries: Write on The Anthology’s Facebook wall.
For three entries: Holler @TheAnthology on Twitter.

The contest is open to readers across Canada. Contest closes 5:00pm PST June 8, 2012. Good luck!

[CLOSED] Congratulations Tracy Kwan!

June 1, 2012 by

Before | The Striped Floral Dress

As far as The Anthology’s Before and After column goes, this “before” shot is far from the worst. In fact, this dress would be kind of cute as a costume. But it’s just that there’s so much of it, especially with those graphic stripes underneath the bold floral print. I couldn’t wear it without feeling like I was wearing an apron as a dress, so I’m tweaking this vintage piece to make it wearable.

I’ll share the “after” shots shortly.

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May 31, 2012 by

Style | The Vintage Men’s Leather Bag

I used to live by the beach. Not on the beach, but four short blocks away, so I used to spend almost every night going for walks along the seaside.

And that was even before these two came into my life.

Now I rarely go to the beach at all. Even when it’s sunny. The funny thing is, I’m not sure I could ever live in a city without a beach and yet I don’t take full advantage of the one I have. My summer resolution? To change that.

While it’s not quite beach weather in the ‘Couv, it is picnic-by-the-beach weather.

My picnic basket? A vintage men’s leather bag I found at the St. George’s school fundraiser a few weeks ago. Every spring I find so, so many of my favourite vintage pieces there. So why didn’t I tell you about the sale before it happened? Because I’m the jerk who didn’t want to fight all y’all for the best goodies. (I hope we can still be friends.)

I’m debating whether or not I should polish it or leave it rugged and beat up. Thoughts? Judging by the fact that my mother just gave me a tub of leather polish specifically for that purpose, I think we know her vote.

[Dolce and Gabanna sunglasses, striped t-shirt c/o Gap, scarf found in Mexico.]

May 31, 2012 by

Home | Milk Glass Flower Pot

Does this count as a DIY? Taking a cute little plant and putting it in an even cuter little pot? I’m going to say yes. It’s a great combo — the ladylike (vintage milk glass) and the lady killer (Venus fly trap).

My grandma gave me dozens of pieces from her milk glass collection and I usually use them for dips, crackers and lime wedges when I throw parties.

But it works well as a flower pot too. I can’t believe milk glass isn’t more of a thing. All the pieces are the same colour so it’s a foolproof way to mix and match cheaply and chicly. Grab some before everyone catches on, there are quite a few on eBay.

The silver potted succulent is from Kermodi.

May 31, 2012 by

Trippin’ | Palm Springs

When you think of Palm Springs, you think of this sort of thing, don’t you? (This is actually one of Peter Granser’s wicked-rad pictures of Sun City from his book of the same name, but it’s fitting.) With early dinners, long golf games and a lot of quiet, your grandparents love it in the California desert, don’t they?

But can your grandfather do this?

Palm Springs is a blast even if you’re not living off a pension. Doing absolutely nothing but blasting Snoop on your poolside stereo, sipping sangria — which, when I make it, is more like a fruit salad with red wine dressing…

…and bobbing around on pool noodles. It’s my kind of vacation. Not travelling, vacationing. There’s a difference and I love them both (almost) equally.

The area’s beautiful too and not just in a sunshine-and-palm-trees kind of way.  These days, every ad campaign, music video and look book seems to be shot in the middle of the desert, and for good reason — the light is gorgeous, the landscape is eerily barren and the weather is usually incredible (though, as I learned from sweater-wearing experience, that’s not always the case).

Speaking of wearing things, I left my white linen suit and Panama hat at home and opted instead to rock a bamboo t-shirt dress c/o Soleone (comfiest thing ever), vintage beaded belt and Frye shoes. When I wasn’t wearing my swimming costume, that is.

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May 28, 2012 by

Playlist | It’s a Sasquatch Kind of Weekend

This weekend, Vancouver-based photographer Braden Paul is at the gorgeous Gorge (sorry! couldn’t resist) shooting Sasquatch. Not, like, a real Sasquatch, but Sasquatch Music Festival. He went last year and his photos are out of this world: take a look here, here and here and stay tuned for this year’s highlights.

I will also be heading to Washington State, though I won’t be heading to the festival (sad face) instead, I’ll be listening to the likes of Santigold, Childish Gambino, tUnE-yArDs and SBTRKT on my iPod with my Urbanears headphones (pictured in Pattan Dark Grey c/o Urbanears).

May 25, 2012 by

Thank you | National Post

Thank you, National Post, for featuring my striped self alongside Tom Mora, VP of women’s design at J.Crew. You’ll find my recap of the opening of the clothier’s new Vancouver store here.

Thanks, Evaan, for snapping that shot and thanks, Marc, for spotting it!

May 22, 2012 by

Giveaway | Harvey Prince Yogini Fragrance

Want to smell like a yogi? Not the sweaty-cause-I-just-finished-a-Bikram-class kind of yogi, but the kind who’s all ripped and blissed out? Then this is your lucky day! The Anthology has teamed up with perfumery Harvey Prince to give away one 50 mL bottle of Yogini fragrance and two 8.8 ml roll-ons. With notes of sandalwood and Egyptian myrrh, it’s light and spicy and could be yours.

For one entry: Comment on this post and tell us your favourite yoga position — happy baby, anyone?

For two entries: Like Harvey Prince on Facebook.

For three entries: Write on The Anthology’s Facebook wall.

The contest is open to Anthology readers in the US and Canada. Contest closes 5:00pm Thursday, May 24, 2012. Good luck!

[CLOSED] Congratulations Amy, Julie and Sarah!

May 18, 2012 by

Style | Fresh Off the Runway at Joe Fresh

I swear I didn’t mean to dress like Joe Fresh’s PR reps (that’s Laura and Michelle of Tara Parker Tait PR) at the Fresh Off the Runway spring preview. It just happened that way.

I love me some colour — especially orange and cobalt. Those hues were meant for each other.

[Dolce and Gabbana sunglasses, JNBY shirts, J.Crew jeans, vintage bag]

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May 18, 2012 by