More missing vintage bags

My blogging pals, we have been traveling this week so I've been unable to snap pics of my outfits. Now that we're home I shall put together some juicy ensembles to show you.

In the meantime, I'll do a part deux of the vintage handbags that have somehow gone MIA during my move from Toronto to Ottawa in Canada, and then overseas to the UK. This was my FAVE carpet bag, Missoni-esque in look, in perfect condition, 1960s or 70s- bought for $60 (not a Grunge Queen price) a few years ago at the Toronto Vintage Costume Jewellery Club's show & sale. It is just such a beaut.

A great 1970s clutch and another member of the missing handbag club. I bought this for less than $20 CAD, if memory serves, in Toronto a few years ago.

I snagged this super soft leather bag last fall at a vintage store in Toronto, and I wore it a lot. It is also in the missing box. I think that's it for the missing handbags, but it's amazing how quickly you forget. Every time I see an old pic on this blog or in my files, I think, "Ahha! That one is missing too!". Hopefully they're residing safely in my Mom's basement. Will keep you posted.

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Vintage purses MIA

This picture, taken in the fall just before I left Toronto for good, is blurry - but it's apt as the vintage carpet bag featured therein is quickly fading from my memory ....

No, it's not one of many given away or sold en masse when I moved overseas. I had just bought it and I specifically remember saying to myself, "I want to keep that" and packing it in a box with other vintage purses. The problem is, I can't find the box. It didn't come overseas so I hope it's hiding in my Mom's basement somewhere. 

This darling little patent number with great hardware is missing too. It was only a few bucks a Goodwill in Toronto. Wah. Wah. Wah.

It's just so ironic that I gave away sooo many vintage handbags, only to have the truly special ones go missing in action. 

This leather one wasn't vintage but it was thrifted for a song and also designer. WHICH designer I can't recall as it's GONE. Hopefully not forever. There are more, but I can't think of them right now. Just come home to mommy.

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Thrifted regrets & looks you hated from 2010

Regrets. I've had a few. But not that many in the thrifted department! When you start thrifting you want to buy literally EVERYTHING because it's so cheap. That, dear reader, can lead to the odd mistake. Then, as time goes by, you refine your eye and pick only quality goods.

Here are some of my thrift regrets, some of my thrift looks I wasn't sure about - and a couple items readers hated.

WRONG IN SO MANY WAYS. Not sure what planet I was on when I bought this belt - perhaps in the land of Flash Gordon or Chronicles of Narnia? Oops.

FUGLY PHASE. I bought these shoes around the same time I bought the belt. Coincidence? Maybe I was possessed by evil thrifting spirits that took control of my normally savvy thrift style.

SHE HATED THEM? I loved these vintage Made in Italy shades I bought at a local vintage shop. But a reader begged to differ, leaving a comment that the shades didn't suit my face at all.

TRUE, I'M CONFLICTED ABOUT THRIFTED FUR. But I can't help loving this vintage 1970s suede coat with fur collar - chic and it keeps me so warm! One reader expressed disappointment over my choice.

CAN YOU SAY PINK? Of course I thought I looked grand in this thrifted dress, scarf and coat when I wore it last winter. Now, well, I guess my style has evolved. I still like the big scarf though.

HELLO, BARNEY. I DO like the colour of this thrifted coat, really, but it's a bit Barney and I think the proportions are a bit off - and the look, combined with the thrifted plastic (plastic?? oh dear) boots is more than a bit clunky.

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