OLD SOUL: NEW FINDS

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OLD SOUL: NEW FINDS

September 20, 2009 - 5:37 pm

Last Saturday, amidst much TIFF feting and film screening, Toronto’s frugals were hard at work selling prime sartorial gems at Old Soul, a “down and dirty” vintage sale held at the decidedly low-key drinkery Canadian Corps Headquarters (201 Niagara Street, just south of King Street West).

The sale was presented by none other than the rare-find regent herself, Kealan Sullivan of 69 Vintage and clearance-priced boutique Buy the Pound. Thanks to her crew of lovely table keepers, the weekend offered a bevy of cool finds from local clothing, millinery and accessory designers.

It also helped gather a coterie of style mongers and helped remind us yet again that one person’s tchotchke is another’s precious treasure.

Dirty Diana

There’s nothing better than a buttery soft vintage cotton T-shirt. Add a pop of colour, nostalgic graphics, and one well-known diva. Say hello to your newest closet staple!

Born Again

Vivien Cheng‘s Revival collection takes weathered leather totes and transforms them into art-deco accessories. Her hand-painted gilt purses have already received nods from Vogue España and a personal curtsy from FashionTKTK.

Topper Talk

Lori-Anne Krausewitz‘s beautiful hand-crafted headwear line La Krause offers the young yet sophisticated a sure-fire cache of dainty yet modern caps, bonnets and feather chapeaus.

Jewel Envy

Covet Originals is a bauble purveyor that uses reconstructed 1950s clasps and even chandelier crystals to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Designer Andrea Brant can help bedazzle and bejewel the most finicky of frugals.

Uno, Dos … Seis!

Alejandra Porta and Pamela Martinez are the beauty and brains behind style intuitive line Numero Seis (No.6). Stocked with plumed earrings, golden-dipped animals on chain and sweet studs, they’re already a FashionTKTK favourite: see article here.

Back to Black

Silk, jersey-knit or velvet: an LBD is a girl’s best friend. Peep-toe stilettos with fringe have been my go-to statement pair this season. Here is yours truly, Glynnis Mapp of FashionTKTK among the stylish set.

Acid Rock

Cold weather be damned! Arty appliqués and acid-washed denim are all the rage for pre-Fall dressing. Rock on.

A Rose for a Rose

Admire this lovely style monger’s lace leggings and flower-print jacket, thanks to Buy the Pound’s selection of cheap chic duds.

Walk the Line

Nothing says “please Summer, stay” than a multi-coloured striped tank.

I’ve Been Framed

Black-and-white marbleized wayfarers from Spectacle make this jeans and T-shirt combo an edgy out-for-the-day ensemble.

Cut It Out

Denim cutoffs were a huge hit this été: the more frayed and threadbare the better. Caramel-coloured ankle gladiator sandals and a waist-length blazer help to give this summer uniform a preppy pick-me-up.

Beautiful Brights

The 69 Vintage table lovelies used colour to send Fall weather packing. Summer dresses, full skirts in jewel-tone hues like cerulean and electric fuschia are accented with crisp whites–a technicolour feast for the eyes. So fabulously bright, we needed shades!