Style Bloggers on the Move

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A Colourful Canvas, dotted coat, duo, maxi coat, pattern mixing, patterned coat, style bloggers, Sue, Suzanne Carillo, vintage, women

Who wouldn’t want these women as friends? Left is Sue from around Vancouver and right is Suzanne from the Toronto area, and I met up with them when Suzanne recently came to town. They are both style bloggers – what a surprise.

Sue made that dotted coat and even custom-made the buttons  (I regret that I didn’t get the buttons in this shot). What a great colour combination with that coral top and checked blue blouse. And those puddle-hoppers – priceless. Suzanne’s maxi coat is vintage, of course. I love how the patterns of her coat, umbrella, and scarf play so well off each other.

Suzanne was on the blog before here, and so was Sue, here.

Sue’s blog is called A Colourful Canvas, and she says: “Mostly I just sew stuff and then pose awkwardly in photos around Metro Vancouver. With a sense of humour.” Don’t let her lightness fool you – she is a highly respected sewist around the world and a talented artist.

At Suzanne Carillo‘s self-named blog, she says: “I’m vintage obsessed, live and breathe art, and cater to the demands of a pug named Zoë.” Suzanne has two Etsy stores, one for her graphics-themed artworks and custom jewellery here and one called VintageBySuzanne for unique vintage clothing.  Suzanne has a dedicated fan base addicted to her humour and style.

Oh, the fun we had.

 

My Two New Friends

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accessories, duo, polka dots, positive energy, shawl, women

These women were exploding with positive energy. When I walked into this shop they immediately lobbed a compliment my way; of course, I lobbed a couple right back! Husbands and family off their hands for the day, these friends of 40 years were out for some fun – shopping, chatting, having coffee, and misbehaving in general. The woman on the right bought that fantastic polka-dot dress in 1972 and it still fits like a dream – you should see those shoulder pads. And the woman left was wearing some fabulous oversized jewellery and a lovely shawl to balance out that divine collar. She paints and lives in Mexico six months of the year. A kind passer-by took this photo for us. Cheers, ladies! You made my day.

Painterly Expression

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abstract expressionism, duo, fashion, painter pants, running shoes, trousers, Vancouver Art Gallery, women

I’ve always been drawn to worker apparel, especially paint-spattered trousers. These women had been painting at the Vancouver Art Gallery – the walls, I believe. The woman, right, said it took about a year to get her pants to this point (detail below). She also painted her runners pink and weathered them with work – walking abstract expressionism. I asked if they would ever wear these trousers as style choices: one said only if there was nothing else available and the other said no because they are associated too closely with work. I’m currently splattering my own pants to wear on the street with heels.