Aladdin’s Shoe Cave

An American family have unearthed an Aladdin’s cave of mint-condition vintage shoes in an old building they inherited from their grandparents.  The building operated as a shoe store from the 1940s until the 1960s, but the doors had been locked for decades. Until now.  One of the family members posted the rare find to online noticeboard […] Read More

You Can Buy My Love

Modern world, meet the most romantic accessory, the “love token.”  Love tokens are coins where one side (or sometimes both sides) has been smoothed down and engraved with initials, names, phrases and/or scenes. These were often given to young ladies as “tokens of love” by suitors.  In the late 18th and 19th centuries, love tokens were […] Read More

Palm Cuffs and Handlets

Whether it be a cluster of bangles or just a minimal band – we love adorning our hands.  But, we’d be missing out if we failed to bring the palm cuff into the picture.  Call it what you want — hand cuff, hand bracelet, handlet, palm cuff, hand band — this accessory is the missing statement piece […] Read More

Scrunchies of Instagram

The moment Rebena found Scrunchies of Instagram, she was hypnotized.  It turns out the kinda, sorta, maybe cool again scrunchie is an accessory of glory… for forever.  The modern Chanel Ad of Pebbles Flintstone brings a chuckle.  It’s so amazing!  Head over to Scrunchies of Instagram to check out old and new scrunchie moments will prove that everybody […] Read More

Spring Trends 2014

Spring is right around the corner Kittens!  Rebena is looking forward to the all mighty Spring equinox.  Aahh, a temperate season.  Trends of rebirth, renewal and regrowth.  The beginning of Spring (in the Toronto fashion world) marks the kick off of Toronto Fashion week and the Vintage Clothing show.  Will Rebena see you there wearing […] Read More