He’s the Man

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fedora, Japan, men, overcoat, slip-on shoes, sunglasses

A distinctive overcoat with a fedora and cool slip-on shoes. Great look! The shades add a definite touch of mystery. This man is an industrial painter in Japan.

Sunnies to Socks

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bag, glitter, socks, Strathcona Stockings, sunglasses, vintage, women

Modern fifties boho chic? Those sunglasses, the cherry red lips, and the poster-girl complexion give me a vintage vibe. What a long lean line she has created here – your eye flows from the light neutrals on top all the way down to the glitter shoes on her feet. The oversized tote adds a delicious splash of candy colour. And the best for last… This woman is a designer of custom-printed socks and stockings. I’ve included a closeup of her work below. Fantastic! You can buy her designs online at Strathcona Stockings.

A Day INXS

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animal print, antenna, boots, Calgary Stampede, cowboy hats, INXS, leather jacket, long mullet, Sandra, studs, sunglasses, Vancouver Art Gallery, yellow

My pal Sandra set the tone for the photos to come today with this great INXS T-shirt. She scored the lemon leather jacket in a swap with a friend. Isn’t the splashy floral lining an unexpected yet brilliant contrast with the studs and animal print? With her self-described “long mullet” and shades, all she needs now is a screaming guitar! I style-eyed Sandra the first time here.

Also on the inspiration walk today I found…

This regiment of chemical-white cowboy hats lined the steps of Vancouver Art Gallery as part of a promotion for the Calgary Stampede. The woman in the jeans with the mic said that Calgary has been trying to dispel cowboy stereotypes in recent years… I’m not sure if these hats are the right way to go, but I love this arty installation.

And…

This whimsical car antenna reminded me of those “Thanks for the Brake” signs of a waving hand on the back of city buses to thank motorists for allowing them to merge into traffic. This one is much better, and I would like to see this baby wave in a queenly fashion.

All INXS  – in the very best way. How was YOUR day?