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Winter is here!

It snowed in Vancouver! (Shocking, I know.) Which means it’s finally time to bundle up in giant wooly things.

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Like this poncho I found in a vintage shop. It’s the coziest thing I’ve ever put on. It’s hand-knit in Bolivia, a country I’d love, love, love to visit one day.

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Could that be because its mountain-framed water reminds me a bit of home? (I love you, British Columbia!)

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Judging by the animal shape woven into it, I’m going to venture a guess that it’s made of alpaca wool.

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And while I may not have a pet alpaca…

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I do have a pet German Shepherd Cross to get me through the snow days.

[Photo of Lake Titicaca found here. Photo of the Alpaca found here.]

P.S. We pick the lucky winner of Marc Jacobs BANG this week. Enter and it could be you!

November 21, 2010 by

What would I do without my tailor?

Dress like your Great Aunt Helga? Wander around in a wedding dress from the sixties like some scorned bride?

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Honestly, I’d be lost. Or at least I wouldn’t be buying so many vintage pieces and having them made over.

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Like this dress. Which was gorgeous, just not my style. A few snips here, a little sewing there, and it’s parfait for everyday.

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Wore it with my gold and ruby earrings from Istanbul. (Confession: I bought them as a gift for my sister and then promptly stole them back. Please tell me I’m not the only one to de-gift like that.)

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And my leather lace-ups. Which begs the question: what would I do without my favourite boots? I shudder at the thought.

P.S. What would you do if you won a bottle of Marc Jacobs BANG?

November 17, 2010 by

Sniff! Sniff! Hooray! It’s a Marc Jacobs BANG giveaway!

It’s peppery, it’s woody, it’s Marc Jacobs’ latest fragrance. And peeps are loving it.

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Want to win a 50ml bottle for you, your man, or your favourite man friend? (Obviously.) There are three ways to enter — do all three and you’ll be entered thrice!

For one entry: Comment on this post and tell us: Who deserves to smell this good? (I’d pick my husband. My mother, on the other hand, picked Pierce Brosnan.)

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

For three entries: Holler @TheAnthology on Twitter.

This giveaway is open to residents of Canada only. (Sorry international friends, we love you, but rules are rules.) The lucky winner will be chosen on Wednesday, November 24th. Good luck!
November 17, 2010 by

Lovers of pampering, rejoice!

For there’s a new spa in town.

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Frilly Lilly has opened its first confectionary-inspired location in Vancouver.

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And I was at the opening party. (Seemingly lost in thought — about the meaning of life or manicures, I can’t remember.)

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With much of the interior designed by my favourite Vancouver-based home decor store, The Cross, the space is beautiful.

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Wore a vintage sequin cardigan, plum-coloured silk button up shirt.

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And my favourite suede shorts.

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The best part of the night? I was sent home with a goodie bag filled with their sugary sweet products. And I’ve been rejoicing ever since.

[First, second, third, and sixth photos by Melissa Skoda.]

P.S. Lovers of Facebook, rejoice! For The Anthology is on it.

November 14, 2010 by

Pop quiz

You’re going to go see Mayer Hawthorne. What do you wear?

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If you answered a sweater vest, skinny tie and thick-rimmed glasses, you really should be in the band. Went to see the LA-based crooner last night. And rocked out. (Haven’t heard him? Have a listen here. And while you’re at it, send the link to your mom. She’ll like his retro sound too. I’d bet my ironic v-neck sweater on it.)

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Wore stripes and plaids.

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My homemade paint-splattered cut-off Levi’s.

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And my new grey Converse All Stars.

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Which were a gift from Converse. (Thank you guys! If I had half the talent of Mayer Hawthorne, I’d write you a love song.)

P.S. Pop quiz: what should you add on Facebook? If you answered The Anthology you get 10 bonus points.

November 9, 2010 by

Not-so-basic basics

Who wants blah-blah boring basics? Not me! Give me unexpected details. Give me subtle attention-grabbers. Give me JNBY. With modern staples (and an eco-friendly slant), their designs each have their own twist.

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I should know. I got up close and personal with plenty of them. Like the butter-soft leather jacket with bleached details.

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And the sweater with swiss cheese holes.

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JNBY’s palettes are often muted, so the looks are all about textures and layers.

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Or, in the case of the skirt I opted for, built-in, rough-edged layers. As soon as the holiday parties start I’m going to be wearing this baby all over town. Nothing blah-blah boring about that.

Thank you JNBY for the mini shopping spree!

P.S. We pick a winner on Tuesday, so enter the Summer Ellis Eternite necklace giveaway before it’s too late!

November 7, 2010 by

You’ve heard of a man repeller, right?

It, according to  Leandra of the blog Man Repeller, is “outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex.”

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She lists harem pants and boyfriend jeans as a few examples. I’d like to add capes to the mix. Because if there’s one thing that’s going to baffle the opposite sex, it’s draping yourself in shapeless blue plaid.

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And this particular piece of shapeless blue plaid is vintage, which means there’s some old lady out there whose closet repelled this man repeller.

Well, gentlemen, it’s my turn.

P.S. Have you heard? We’re giving away a silver necklace (that isn’t even close to being a man repeller).

November 3, 2010 by