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Mar 09, 2015
Summer 2015 Trends
Getting a handle on Summer’s lead fashion stories (the chic sportif, the ’90s-meets-’70s love-in, the Canadian tux redux) is simple enough — it’s just a trend report away. Tracking down the individual pieces that capture the mood of the season requires a higher level of study. Finding the ones that flatter and function, then working them […] Read MoreMar 02, 2015
Space Case Thrift
A Toronto doctor scored a major thrift-shop find, after discovering a flight suit she picked up on sale for $40 had once belonged to Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. Dr. Julielynn Wong said that at first she thought the blue, badge-covered suit was simply a replica created by a space enthusiast. But after she reached out to […] Read MoreFeb 19, 2015
Rebena’s On Vacation
Rebena is headed off to scour tropical beaches for pirate treasure and seashells. Rebena’s Etsy shop will remain open for business but please keep in mind that items cannot be shipped from Friday, February 20 – Friday, February 27, 2015. For your patience, please feel more than free to use coupon code “LIFESABEACH” at the […] Read MoreFeb 18, 2015
Dressed In Greed
Do you buy fast fashion? You can’t beat yourself up too much about it. It’s the fashion industry’s responsibility to manufacture clothing in an ethical manner. Sadly, corporations do not value lives as much as they do profit. Stories of forced child labor, treacherous working conditions and toxic pollutants poisoning communities appear regularly. Next time […] Read MoreFeb 14, 2015
Vintage Valentines
They don’t make valentines like they used to. The love notes given in the early 20th century were much more interesting than the cookie-cutter pop culture cards kids hand out today—in fact, some of them were deliciously strange. Take a look back at the past of printed love, thanks to Page of Bats. Nothing says Valentine’s Day […] Read MoreFeb 02, 2015