end of (southern) summer sale

It's still summer down here in the South, but it's finally coming to an end. Hopefully we're saying au revoir to days of sunny warmth. To celebrate and welcome in cooler weather we're having an End of (Southern) Summer Sale over in the shop where all Summer items have been marked 40% OFF...Run on over if you'd like!

By the way, that's my lovely Aunt Vinnie. Great Aunt that is...Isn't she gorgeous!

dace

Seeing modern lines combined with classic femininity and a touch of vintagey goodness makes for one happy me. Dace, launched out of Vancouver in 2002, is exactly such, featuring pieces that seem so perfectly tailored they scream sexy--in a subtle and flattering way of course! And the best thing, other than the line itself, is that even though dace is based out of Vancouver, they've got an online shop for your out-of-reach needs. Thank you interwebs, for your instant gratification, and of course Mr. Postman, for faithfully delivering!

in the shop

I'll be posting new tops in the shop this evening so stay tuned!

sally scott

Why oh why do I keep falling for collections that are so difficult to get my hands on! Tokyo based Sally Scott is just one more line to add to my list of out-of-the-country desires. Their 09-10 Autumn/Winter Collection is charmingly styled with layers of hats, coats and scarves upon darling skirts, sweaters and dresses. And to boot, the photography stirs up warm, fuzzy feelings of cold weather to come.

beautiful stranger

Despite more wine last night (oops), my spirits where lifted upon opening my email only to find I was the Beautiful Stranger of the Day. I sound like a complete nerd in the write up but c'est la vie! Thanks Beautiful Stranger, for making my day.

fuddled

Tempranillo Night + Drizzling Day = Ugh

supermarket sarah

Do you ever have those why didn't I think of that moments? Well of course you do! I can't imagine anyone not having one of those moments at least once a month. This month's moment for me arose during a daily Internet foraging session when I came across the charming online boutique-of-sorts, Supermarket Sarah.

The concept is brilliant really, it combines the straightforward layout of a brick and mortar shop with the convenience of online shopping. With her handy home-base located just around the corner from Portobello Market, Sarah has ventured out from her stall in the actual market and set up shop in her own home. Thankfully for all of us residing outside the realm of the all-embracing market, she's turned this home shop into an online showroom featuring a variety of market finds. A place in which shopping is as easy as clicking on the piece you like, purchasing et viola...a little bit of Portobello loveliness delivered to your doorstep!

Although the current homepage actually features guest-curator Fred Butler, a London-based designer and props stylist, I'm hoping to see more of Sarah's hand-picked goodies in the future. Don't get me wrong, Fred Butler's work is quite intriguing in itself, it's just I'm a sucker for the more classic finds. What do you say?