Quote of the Week - Louis Feraud

Japanese Label

Grime Effect

Looking forward to seeing what their 10-11 A/W showing has to offer.

Style Inspiration - Rocky Balboa

I watched Rocky the other night on TCM. Well, I had it on anyway. 

The 'Italian Stallion' wears his hat well and I can see Adrian being a hipster icon. 

Check out the 1976 version again if you haven't seen it in a while. 

Memorable quote from Rocky's trainer, 

'You're gonna eat lightning, and you're gonna crap thunder.'

Where to buy women's trousers

Katharine Hepburn via Here's Looking Like You, Kid

One would think it would be easy to find a pair of black trousers - just a simple light weight wool or wool crepe. I don't want tight butt trousers with stretch in them. Terrible. They look cheap, feel cheap and smell cheap. I want a nice pair of tailored trousers a la 1937 Katharine Hepburn or Lauren Bacall to be specific. I've been in the fashion industry for 25 years and I remember what most trousers were like before greed set in.

Oscar de la Renta

I found one pair (above) that were beautifully made but they were $1000. If I had the cash I would have bought them. Yes, I would spend $1000 on a pair of trousers if they were of high quality and a classic design.

Apparently, I'm 'picky'. You know what I say - if I'm giving someone my money (because ultimately I am) they have to deserve it.

There. That feels better. Thanks for listening.

How to Prepare for a Trip

1. arrange for your pets, plants and lawn
2. arrange to have your mail and newspaper held at the post office or collected by a friend
3. empty the refrigerator and turn it to low (you'll be surprised by your low bill)
   
4. leave a house key with a friend
5. lock all doors, windows and car
6. notify your neighbours of your absence and how to reach you
7. reconfirm your airline ticket and other reservations
8. set a light timer
9. turn off your computer
10. leave a copy of your id/passport with a close friend or relative
11. tell your loved ones you love them and you're going to miss them

Art for Art's Sake?

Bylot Island 1 by Lawren Harris

Back in September 2008 I wrote about investing in art. I still stand by that. Last night Lawren Harris' Bylot Island 1 sold in Vancouver for $2.4 million ($2.8 with buyer's premium).

Stacy Reynaud

I'm going to pretend that this piece I bought for $5 on Tuesday is a long lost Jean Paul Riopelle.

Vintage Abe Schrader

1980

Some things are better left in the past

1973

Although I must admit the crystal chandelier, marble counter top, check floor, Greek bust and pure gaudiness of this one is tugging at my secret Liberace heart strings.

It is in the Eyes

Lupe Veléz

Monica Vitti

Quote of the Week - Winston Churchill

Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.