Noun: garb-you-radar (pronounced garburator)
Usage: Cdn
1. A method for determining the presence and location of an object of apparel by measuring the time for the echo of a style wave to return from it and the direction from which it returns.
2. A means or sense of awareness or perception: shoppers working under the style radar.
3. An approach used by style-, socially- and ecoligically-minded individuals to clothing.
I've been told that I have a particular style that is born out of a sixth sense. This is of course my wording - my friends have been far more flattering in ways that I cannot adequately accept with grace.
ANYWAYS>>>> some of you have asked me over the years to shop with you - take you to my favourite haunts, help you pick out the diamond in the rough at the local second-hand-shop.
I've finally decided to take your direction and start a little Self-Style 101 course of sorts.
I see it as a Sunday afternoon in Kensington Market doing the rounds.
The goals are:
- Finding your own style (and then owning it)
- ECO-nomic (a second-hand dress costs $30; and second-hand cowboy boots $40)
- ECO-logical (keeps small children out of the sweatshops; re-uses what's already out there)
- Funness! (I'll make you try things on you'd never have picked out for yourself; we'll stop for tea mid-way through and show each other our outfits over cocktails at the end of the afternoon)
- a whole outfit (from boots/shoes/purse to dress/top to scarft/bracelets)
This idea is obviously in its infancy. I would like you to help me develop it by participating in any way - come with me this Sunday or send me your feedback. I'm going to Kensington on Saturday to map out the route and meet the store-owners.
Eventually I want to charge a fee for this service, but this Sunday will be free.
ANYWAYS>>>> some of you have asked me over the years to shop with you - take you to my favourite haunts, help you pick out the diamond in the rough at the local second-hand-shop.
I've finally decided to take your direction and start a little Self-Style 101 course of sorts.
I see it as a Sunday afternoon in Kensington Market doing the rounds.
The goals are:
- Finding your own style (and then owning it)
- ECO-nomic (a second-hand dress costs $30; and second-hand cowboy boots $40)
- ECO-logical (keeps small children out of the sweatshops; re-uses what's already out there)
- Funness! (I'll make you try things on you'd never have picked out for yourself; we'll stop for tea mid-way through and show each other our outfits over cocktails at the end of the afternoon)
- a whole outfit (from boots/shoes/purse to dress/top to scarft/bracelets)
This idea is obviously in its infancy. I would like you to help me develop it by participating in any way - come with me this Sunday or send me your feedback. I'm going to Kensington on Saturday to map out the route and meet the store-owners.
Eventually I want to charge a fee for this service, but this Sunday will be free.
EAST VILLAGE, NYC
The theme this Sunday is to find the perfect EAST VILLAGE outfit for you! (and me!)
I just returned from NYC (where I now share a basement apartment with my boyfriend Joe) and I did a LOT of studying of fashion while I was there. Believe me, I have totally figured out the East Village look - not only is it sexy and hip, it's also super comfortable.
Let me GARB-YOU! And eventually you'll have your own RADAR for pulling together your own unique street style.
Sunday June 8th, 2pm-4pm (I'm keeping this first foray SHORT and SWEET)
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