I met up with Paul Melo of Style Quotient yesterday for a project he’s working on. I’ve been sworn to secrecy but because I’m the worst secret-keeper in history (seriously — ask me what I’m getting you for your birthday), I thought a little sneak peek wouldn’t hurt:
On my wrist are my pirate bracelet, my husband’s vintage Omega watch and two beaded necklaces that I bought (from the cutest kid) in Turkey.
As soon as the project’s unveiled, I’ll let you know.
No, not that Hermès, but the Swiss-made typewriter: the Hermes Baby.
I’ve never used it — in fact, I’m not even sure the ribbon has ink — but I find the idea of a typewriter so romantic.
The best novels, after all, were written on one.
I love these shirt dresses from the — what, early 80s? They’re so easy, breezy.
But really, it was the checkered texture of this one that sold me.
My boots? It was the colour that sold me.
And my scarf? It was its scarfiness that did it.
Finally (fiiiiiinally!) The September Issue has come to Vancouver. And I have fallen in love with it, but for very different reasons than I thought I would.
It wasn’t Anna Wintour who fascinated me, it was Grace Coddington, Vogue’s creative director. She is art, not fashion. And I love that.
Photo by Patrick Lichfield.
whenever I look into my amber pendant. But for some reason it also seems like you might be able to see the future in it.
I love it (thank you, Bryce!). Come to think of it, I love anything natural — amber, amethyst, abalone — I think it’s the hippie in me.
I want your boots so I can add a little drama to all the long skirts I plan to wear this winter.
Sincerely,
Kelsey
P.S. I found this photo on StockholmStreetStyle.
I’m still trying to come up with every way possible to extend my summer wardrobe into these chilly months.
Like by rocking this vintage dress, which is — what would you guess — from the 60s?
All I know is it would be the perfect thing to wear while serving lemonade in a glass with lemons printed on it. On a matching tray. At a garden party with lanterns.
You know what they say: when life gives you autumn, serve lemonade.
would be full of clothes the colour (and, ideally, flavour) of macarons.
I found this image on the beautiful Lolita blog, which I think you might just fall in love with.
While everyone and their blog was attending New York Fashion Week, I was in Vancouver mumbling and grumbling about being on the wrong side of North America. But now, mes amis, it’s BC’s turn.
Lovely fluttery layers and bare backs were the highlight of the Jacqueline Conoir Collection SS10 show. Went with Liv from A Beautiful Life and Laura, of silver dress fame.
We ran into Lisa from Solo Lisa. “Kelsey!” she exclaimed. “I recognized you by your bag.”
I suppose that’s what I get for cropping my head out of every photo.
I just wanted to say ThankYouThankYouThankYou. First, the lovely Etrapar created a look for me to wear to the ballet, which I love.
Then the outrageously well travelled Haute World passed along the Divine award, which comes with a tag — to list five guilty pleasures. Only five?
All right:
5. Buying vintage clothes in bulk (you’re not surprised)
4. Watching the Hills and the City (trashy, low-classy heaven)
3. Listening to music from the early ’90s (helllooo C+C Music Factory)
2. Facebook
1. Dance parties (maybe I shouldn’t feel guilty about that one)
I’d like to pass it and the tag to We Were Damsels, Nubia’s Nonsense, shoes from around the globe, la flore et la faune, Oh La La, and The Swelle Life .
The beautiful Nubia of Nubia’s Nonsense passed along this award (thank you!), which I’d like to bestow upon A Beautiful Life, Option Eight, Senses and Style, Le Mode de Jour, Etrapar and Vancity Allie.
And La flore et la faune tagged me with the “Over the Top” award, which also comes with a tag — I have to answer these questions with only one word (I’ve cheated — don’t tell La Flore).
Where’s your cell phone: Here
Your hair: Un-blowdried
Your mother: Little (she’s going to kill me!)
Your father: Rad
Favorite Food: Spicy
Dream last night: Interrupted
Favorite drink: Caesars
What room are you: DiningRoom
Hobby: Blogging (could I get any nerdier?)
Fear: less
Where were you last night: WhyDoYouAsk?
Something that you aren’t: Chicken
Muffins: Meh
Wish list item: AllOfTheAbove
Where did you grow up: Vancouver
What are you wearing: Sweatpants
Your pets: Snuggly
Friends: Beautiful
Something you’re not wearing: Shoes
Favorite store: Cross
Favorite color: RubyRed
Last time you laughed: JustNow
Your best friend: MC
Place you go to over and over: DogPark
Person who emails you regularly: Larissa
Favorite place to eat: Zipang
All right, Extrovert, Urbane Bloc, Haus of Hybrid, Haute World, Dream Sequins, and Room 907 — take it away.