First - a bag/purse to match the whisky loafers I bought new last fall. I’ve had no luck in the regular shops, but found a cool little Coach cross body at ‘Second Helpings’ (supports Big Sisters, Big Brothers). See Finds below. ($35 CAD)

Second - a red top for Canada Day. My last thrifted top gave me two good years, but was looking tired after last summer, so I said ‘thankyou and good-bye’. Earlier this month I realized I had red accessories, but no red clothing items! It’s been my habit to thrift my Canada Day outfit - so, found a red lace sleeveless top at ‘Repurpose’ (supports a women’s shelter) ($4 CAD) Picked up a pair of light weight summer denim cropped pants in faded blue ($8 CAD) as well.

’Antiques on Queen’ is my go-to for silk scarves, but has been getting some very cool clothes recently. You have to move quick ‘cause the theatre costumers from Toronto know about this place, and clean it out regularly. My purpose was to pick up two 100% silk Tommy Bahama shirts for the menfolk (at $20 CAD each, but I found a Badgley Mishka skirt that was so beautifully made - I had to have it ($15 CAD). 10% cotton, lined, with French seams on both the skirt and the lining. Gorgeous work!

Style challenge. The skirt is not really in my wheel house. Too delicate, too boho. If I was 20something I would wear it to Coachella with a spaghetti strap tank top and rubber boots! Below a quickie styling sesh with items from my closet. I think the navy leather sneakers are wrong/too heavy, but my chunky Ecco sandals might work - with a different top. I’m trying to be irreverent and juxtapose the delicacy of the skirt. I think the denim jacket works. Not ure what else to try.

Do you have any ideas/suggestions?

Have you done any thrifting this year? Any ‘scores’?

Thanks for reading!