The Duffel Bag Mystique

The Gold Rush 1898 duffel bag evolution - Chilkoot Pass Alaska

Even the word duffel bag conjures up images of three day old stubble and mud caked motorcycles all interwoven with vetiver, tobacco, musk and dirt.

Lost treasures from both Kurt Cobain and the Rolling Stones have been found in duffel bags. The duffel bag as Ark of the Rock and Roll Covenant?

Whatever it may be, the duffel bag only gets better with age.

Etsy Ciao Baby Vintage find

Quote of the Week - Herman Hesse

If I know what love is, it is because of you.

image from the collection of Stacy Reynaud

No sale for you

Today I tried to buy three things online. Two wouldn't ship to Canada and one is on back order. I'd go off on a tangent but I won't.

1. Filson zip tote
2. Caswell-Massey Onyx Soap
3. This Smells Like Dirt perfume (I may order a sample of one of these lovelies instead)

Quote of the Week - Francois Fenelon

We can often do more for other men by trying to correct our own faults than by trying to correct theirs.

Vintage Sonia Rykiel

1980

The Joy of Renting - 1960s Bathrooms

image Stacy Reynaud
1961 Washroom
This is probably one of the better ones we've had the privilege of.

Men's Boots in Summer?

Oh, yeah!

Alternate between wears and air them out. It's all in the socks anyway.



1. Julius 2. A DICIANNOVEVENTITRE


3. Tretorn 4. G Star Raw



5. Caminando 6. A DICIANNOVEVENTITRE


7. BB BRUNO BORDESE 8. MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

then again you could always wear espardilles.

Last Weekend

Stacy Reynaud

I've been eyeing these for awhile - too tight (Sally Ann Londsdale)

yes, please

opposites attract

the black bag reminds me of this bag

didn't buy a thing

bitchin'

blue velvet house shoes - the mark was on the mirror not the shoes - SPCA thrift store go get 'em!

Style Inspiration - 1970s Maria Schneider

ok it's Marlon Brando but he looks damn hot here.







27 March 1952 – 3 February 2011

What I wore...1996

December 1996
in my defense - we were on our way out and it was -5

hat - vintage mohair (I still have it)
leather jacket - men's vintage with a zip in liner (I wish I still had it!)
wool gloves - military surplus
trousers - men's vintage (I loved those pants!)
boots - platform Fluevogs

Tip of the Week - Looking Your Best While Traveling

1. Neatness
2. Appropriateness

You may only be travelling with two or three outfits, but if you choose wrinkle-resistant materials, unpack your clothes when you arrive, keep them clean (carry a spot remover), and press them, you will always appear well dressed—no matter how much the cost of your outfit.

Which fabric travels best?

A few thrift shop finds

Whew - I hope you've recovered from that cold/flu that was going around. No matter how many times I washed my hands it got me (after two weeks of teasing) - it's air born apparently. I made a feeble attempt at thrifting just before it hit - here are some pics from a store located about an hour south of my place. The poodle's name was Spring.

I look forward to getting fashionably back on track!

Trends - 1920s Industrial Shelving

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16 Things Never to Do While Dining Out

Do Not:

1. use the same cutlery for each course. If the waiter lays your dirty utensils back on the table cloth after clearing the first course hand them back and request clean ones.
2. break off a piece of bread without offering your guests any. When a loaf of bread is placed on the table break off two or three pieces and offer them with the rest of the loaf in the breadbasket or on the plate to the people beside you.
3. only serve yourself coffee or tea if the pot is placed on the table without first having been poured by the waiter. The person nearest the pot offers to pour, filling her or his cup last.
4. put those unfortunate paper wrappers and plastic containers that are now littering our dining tables into empty cups or glasses. These unfortunate sugar packets and jam containers should be placed on the edge of the saucer or butter plate.
5. pour wine from the ice bucket without first wiping off any water from the outside of the bottle. If the waiter does not return after initially opening the bottle and pouring the first glass you may refill glasses, after wiping the bottle, beginning with your guests.
6. use a comb at a restaurant table - or in any public place. Never rearrange or put your hands to your hair in any place that food is served.
7. blow your nose at the table.
8. lick your fingers. Ask for a finger bowl if your food is really that messy.
   
9. reach over and spear your dining partner's food. Hand your unused fork to him/her and they will then pick up a bit and hand it back to you.
10. offer a taste of your food to your dining partner with your dirty utensil. Instead, slice a small piece with their utensils, or with yours if it's before you've used them yourself, and put a small portion on their plate.
11. introduce every Tom, Dick and Harry in your group to people you know and happen to see at the same restaurant. Simply nod and say 'Hello' as they pass.
12. table hop. Pulling up a seat at another table is not in good taste.
13. call your waiter "Sir".
14. make a scene if there is an error on your bill.
15. offer to 'pay half' after the bill arrives. This should be brought up before you get to the restaurant.
16. make out. Even if it is a dark corner table - no matter how tempting it may be.
    

Vintage Modelia

1970