ACCESSORIES // BLOCK SHOP

If you look in my closet, you will notice my abundance collection of scarves.

Thin. Thick. Plain. Printed. Vintage. Designer. You name it. 

I just love scarves and I feel that it's one way if you want to spruce up your outfit without going overboard. 

So, when I discovered the Block Shop. I nearly hit the roof. 

I've been become a big fan of block printing ever since doing print media during school.

I am always at awe when I read about the process because it gives me more appreciation. 

And also, I get inspired to think why don't I create my own... maybe. 

Block Shop is founded by sisters Lily and Hopie Stockman, who works in conjunction with the Chipp family of master printers in Bagru, India. The family has been block printing for the last 350 years using natural dyes. Each scarf is printed one at a time with carved wooden blocks and non-toxic vegetable dyes on the finest Indian silk-cotton blend. View the process here. 

VINTAGE // BURBERRY + OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Truth to be told... I'm not really a fan of vintage. But then again all I can think of is the musky smell of a thrift shop. But... in just a recent turn of events... and the realisation that I can buy a designer for 1/10 of the retail price - I was sold. So, Neha and I wandered to the Parkdale area after Dave was pointing out the other day which was his fave vintage store.

Neha and I were just browsing and didn't think much of what we could find anything... until Neha tried on a cape then I started to browse the rack... Givenchy... Burberry... Balenciaga. Neha pulled out a Burberry trench for me to try on. I slipped it on and fit nicely. The downfall was the sleeve... but as I kept it on and walked around in it. I started to fall in love. As I was inspecting the condition of the trench & I noticed there was a zipper... I unzip and behold the wool lining became a vest/cape. Neha was sold. Price tag was $125. Amazing buy for a vintage Burberry and so my collection grows. I also tried on the Balenciaga black cape... which I'm kind of at awe still. Still contemplating...