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Monday 24 November 2008

Poll - Marilyn Monroe




Which one do you like the most?
I like #1. Why, you may ask. It's a combination of the light falling on the right curves, simple grace in a pose, the spot where she is, all of these make the scene mysterious, innocent and sexy in one shot. A winning mix.

Friday 21 November 2008

Shoe obsession - not only for women


Just look at those Patrick Cox purple patent leather creation to know not only women obsess about beautiful shoes. They say to the world - have me and be happy.

Thursday 20 November 2008

New Qoute


Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age.
Anais Nin

Monday 17 November 2008

Ties That Bind


I got some interesting, big name ties last week: Ted Baker, Zegna, Paul Smith and others. They are bold and beautiful in colours and designs. I put them on display on my desk to brighten up the scenery. I love them.

Friday 14 November 2008

"You're facilitating Love"

That's what my customer said. He's shopping for a new job he just got, and for a new love he's hoping for and working towards. I feel honoured.
He bought, among other things, a cool and interesting wool overcoat by Diesel, and a Cashmere turtle neck to go with it, and looked dashing.

Thursday 13 November 2008

Shop Talk

Yesterday afternoon a couple, new customers, came in and bought a few very good things for the guy. They are a young, beautiful couple and it was lovely to help them choose these "new" outfits. The guy obliged both of us by trying on many items (such hard work, shopping is) and coming out to show us the results. Yumm...
The woman was gracious enough to say how happy she is to have my shop in our neighbourhood. We both commiserated about the recent loss of a few of our favourite consignment shops (for women).

A bit of poetry goes a long way on a rainy day

I just found out about this writer/poet - Jill Bialosky - and I like her stuff.
Here's one of her poems, I hope you like it. (you can click on the title to get to her web site).

The End of Desire

When I was a child
I used to love to stare at lovers--
at couples kissing, a man looking
longingly into a woman's eyes,
a woman adoring back
and marvel over the possibilities of love.
Usually I was with my sister,
standing in a grocery line,
or outside a theater.
She would tug at my sleeve,
roll her eyes and banish me with her words:
"Stop staring! What's wrong with you!"
I did feel that something was wrong--
that I could be so content absorbing
the wave of her hair, the scent of perfume,
his strong fingers cupped around her shoulder.
It was the long, uninterrupted gaze I most preferred.
At the movies, I would draw into myself
as I watched on the big screen lovers kiss
and felt a stab of pain in the center of my stomach
travel through my body like a drug--
and for that brief time it was as though
I was the lover, the receiver of such rapt attention.
When the lights came on I carried the kiss
with me all through the rest of the late afternoon,
through the long walk home underneath the autumn arbors,
through the dull and tedious routine of dinner,
until I was alone in my bedroom and could replay
the scene in my mind without interruption.
I knew that as long as I was allowed to look,
to linger, to stare,
to become one with that spell that was so other,
to know and then to have--
that one day, my desire would end.



I think it goes quite well together with this piece of art by Levan Mindiashvili:

Friday 7 November 2008

What is it with Mae West?

It boggles the mind, I confess. Ever since I posted a quote and a picture of Mae West, a few months ago, the amount of visitors here keeps increasing. I had no idea people are so fascinated by her, she must be a cult persona.
In any case, if you stumble upon this blog because of her and you keep reading, I'm glad. I love that picture of hers, she was such a gutsy, sexy woman, long before Madonna came around.
If you are a MW fan, please tell me what is it that keeps you drown to her.

Here's another eloquent quote from her:

Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?

Thursday 6 November 2008

Word of Mouth


As it happened, people heard me on the radio and are coming in to check out the shop, from all over the city and from out of town if they happen to be in. I'm so happy I had the nerve to call and talk my shop up, I guess I can't afford to be modest anymore, business wise. Everyone agrees word of mouth is the best advertising, and if occasionally it's from my very own mouth, so be it.

Wednesday 5 November 2008

New Qoute

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.
Robert Frost

Tuesday 4 November 2008

CBC anyone?


I was on CBC radio this afternoon. They had a segment on the Ontario Today show with Rita Celli about second hand clothing so I thought it wouldn't hurt to call, and they put me on, I was the first caller. And later some guy who heard me and works around the corner came into the shop to check it out. Yea!!!
This is in fact the 3rd time I've been on that show, by the way. Once I called when they wanted to hear about being an immigrant in Toronto, the second time I called when they asked about what people write and I told them about this blog, and today.

if you heard me and you read this, please leave a comment.

Sign This Petition - save these animals


I usually don't do things like that here, but this seems like the best way to help - make it known around the world.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/148436045

To sign click on the title of this post, or copy the link above to your browser.