That’s right, I now have mens wear available in my vintage shop! I’ve always enjoyed dressing men and I’m very excited that in the last few years men have been putting more thought and effort into the way they present themselves. I’m starting off with some casual fall pieces but, if sales go well, I hope to add some sharp suits and coats.

I was lucky enough to get Alex to model for me, he can make an 88 cent t-shirt look like a million bucks. Check out his incredible music on myspace.

Holy moly. I’m going on holiday today for two whole weeks! First, I’m going to New York to visit my lovely friends Sarah and Jon who moved there in June. I’ll be there for 5 days and then I’m off to San Diego! I’ll be staying with the wonderful Jasmine and Scott. They moved to SD about 2 years ago and this will be my first visit, I can’t wait! We’ll be hanging out in San Diego for a few days before we take a little road trip up the coast, we’ll be stopping along the way to take in the sights and hopefully end up in Northern California to admire the redwoods. Jasmine is an incredible and enthusiastic photographer so, I’m sure the trip will be well documented. Needless to say, I’m totally stoked!!!

This last week I’ve been prepping for all the things to come this fall. I’m doing another pop-up vintage shop with the ladies of Seven Days of Vintage, Brooke and Rebecca. Brooke and I got together on tuesday to do a little promotional photo shoot for the sale. Here are some of my favourite shots.

All of these lovely items will be available in our pop-up shop which will be at 5143 St.Laurent Blvd: Studio Off InterArts from September 9th to the 15th. For more info and to see other photos from our shoot check out our blog!

Also for fall, I’m adding some great mens wear to my vintage shop! Here’s a little taste modelled by my friend Alex. That’s right boys, that is a 1950s Letterman jacket!

As promised I’ve added even more vintage to my shop! Lots of dresses and some bags! Hopefully i’ll get into the swing of weekly shop updates once summer laziness has worn off! Enjoy!

1. Water Colour Floral Dress
2. 1960s Sun Flower Day Dress
3. Grunge Era Red Floral Mini Dress
4. Quilted Purse with Studs and Tassels
5. Vintage Blue Vinyl Messenger Bag
6. Vegan Brown Vinyl Purse
7. 1960s Yellow Striped Romper
8. Floral Blouse and High Waisted Blue Short
9. 1960s Autumn Floral Day Dress

There’s something really special about post 1950 colour photographs. I always imagine the 30s and 40s in black and white because the majority of photographs and images of that time aren’t in colour.

These images, by photographers of the Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information, are some of the only color photographs taken of the effects of the Depression on America’s rural and small town populations. The photographs are the property of the Library of Congress and were included in a 2006 exhibit Bound for Glory: America in Color.

Man, I could have reblogged all 70 of these photographed, they’re all so great! Check them out here!

Woah. I haven’t updated my vintage shop in almost 3 months. Where did that time go? So now I’m doing a massive update of all my summer stuff that I should have added months ago. tisk tisk Lara.

I also just realized I never posted a photo of my new hair colour. To be honest I’m not thrilled with the way it turned out. It’s a little temperamental. In certain lights it’s exactly the colour I wanted it to be, but generally it’s a more natural looking, dull orange.

1. Hippo Romper
2. Collared Floral Dress
3. Green Embroidered Maxi Dress
4. Denim Romper
5. Peach Dress
6. Halter Top and Sarong Set

More to come very soon!