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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

Summer Ellis giveaway!

How many pieces of jewelry do you wear every day? Stylist Rachel Zoe says she wears about a dozen, I’d estimate that I wear half that.

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But in some cases you need to wear only one piece to make a statement.

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Especially when you’re talking about this beautiful silver Eternite necklace from Canada’s own Summer Ellis. It’s classic, it’s timeless, and it could be yours.

Because Summer Ellis is giving it away.

For one entry: Comment on this post and tell us how you’d wear it. (Clearly I’d wear it piled high with jewelry.)

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

For three entries: Holler @TheAnthology on Twitter.

This giveaway is open to residents of North America, Europe and Asia. The lucky winner will be chosen on Tuesday, November 9th. Good luck!

Plus, Summer Ellis is offering all you lovely Anthology readers 10% off — use code ANTH10 at checkout, valid until November 15, 2010.
October 31, 2010 by

Happy Halloweekend!

Pumpkin carving, candy galore and an excuse to play the Ghostbusters theme song on repeat? It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

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But my favourite part? The costume parties. And when you’re as dark-haired and fair-skinned as I am, there’s one costume that seems a natural fit.

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I figured that out in grade 8. And I’ve been rocking the same Snow White costume every October 31st since then. I wish I was kidding.

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But I’m a little obsessed with the girl (she’s even part of the computer I’m typing on right now). So I’ll be breaking out the red lipstick again this year.

Hope your Halloween is spooktacular! What are you being? Sleepy, Sneezy, Dopey, Grumpy, Doc, Happy, or Bashful, by any chance?

P.S. Hi ho! Hi ho! It’s off to Twitter we go!

October 28, 2010 by

I’ve had “Sunrise at Joshua Tree National Park” on my bucket list

Ever since I went to Coachella and fell in love with the desert.

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Now, I can check it off my list. Because when I was in California a few weeks ago, I got up well before the crack of dawn to catch this…

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And boy was it worth it. 6:00 am never looked so good.

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Now I’ve got the desert in my bones. And closet. I found this southwest-inspired scarf at a thrift shop and it hasn’t left my side since.

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All the colours — the pinks and peaches and pastel purples — you see them in the landscape. (You know what else you see in the landscape? Me, doing my best Joshua Tree impression.)

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I can’t wait to go back to the desert next spring and check “Coachella 2011” off my bucket list. Till then, I’ll be wearing this scarf and pretending it isn’t pouring rain in Vancouver.

P.S. Check “Win a £ 385.oo pearl necklace” off your bucket list.

October 24, 2010 by

It’s kind of like Big Foot

Everyone’s heard of the bridesmaid’s dress you’d actually wear again, but no one really believes it exists.

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You remember these dresses, right?

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Well, they should go down in history. Because they’ve been worn again — I chose to wear mine with a faux lambskin vest and open-toed boots.

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Laura wore her bridesmaid’s skirt with a jacket and flat boots instead of the matching bustier.

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It’s irrefutable proof of the existence of a re-wearable bridesmaid’s ensemble. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna try to catch the Loch Ness Monster.

P.S. You know what would look beautiful with any kind of dress? The pearl necklace you could win!

Thanks Laura and Reily for the photos!

October 21, 2010 by