ramona flowers

outfit deets: skirt - vintage // belt - vintage // tank - UO // bracelet - vintage

I have had a really bad streak of having my bikes stolen. Past year and a bit I haven't even bothered to get a new one - instead I just scoot around on my rollerblades. Lately I have strapped these bad boys on to deliver packages to the post office - a la Romana Flowers from Scott Pilgrim. Obviously I am not actually dressed like her, no cosplay happening here. I just felt a little inspiration coming from Ramona's direction. When I read the novels I always wondered how she managed to rollerblade in the snow - in the movie it showed she actually had the ability to turn the snow to slush. I wish I could do that, then I could rollerblade around in the snow!

I've always been a little bit of a "fruit booter". I played hockey from ages 6 through 18 but only played in the winter - so rollerblading was my summer alternative to skating. In high school I had friends who could do some crazy things on rollerblades, I've never been able to do anything more impressive than skate backwards but I can go pretty fast!

I picked the skirt out specifically to match my rollerblades and found out it's actually a pretty comfortable skirt to rollerblade in!

Have you guys seen Scott Pilgrim yet? Did you like it?

Have a happy Tuesday!

xo Robyn

p.s. you totally have to listen to the Scott Pilgrim soundtrack. I have it on now. It kind of rocks.

paint it black

outfit deets: boots - vintage // dress - SWS // vest - H&M // cardigan - winners // bracelet - vintage

These past few days have been just a little crazy. Who am I kidding? The whole summer's been crazy. Truth is - I'm crazy, my life is crazy. It's all crazy. Now crazy sounds like a weird word. It is, though.

Anyway, before I start getting too cryptic. What I am saying is - school starts in 9 days! I am excited and a little dissapointed because I cannot take a class I was really looking forward to thanks to my schools amazing ability to schedule all of my favourite classes at the same time! Ah well. I only have one philosophy class in the roster due to my overzealousness in previous years. Now there is only a little room to squeeze in a few more lessons in philosophy before I graduate. How lame. Anyway, I am taking physics and science fiction and music in film so these are all things I love. I'm hoping it'll be pretty great.

I wore this outfit to a BBQ at my nan's place. It was a pretty ridiculous event - there was an entertainer clad in a navy polka dot bathing suit with a yellow polka dot sarong singing songs from the 50s amd 60s. My grandmother really didn't enjoy it, I think it was the bathing suit. I came home and snapped these shots in my alleyway. I love that I have an alleyway with all different types of garages. I especially enjoyed this red one and luckily I got to it before a car parked in front of it!

I was happy to pull out my little grey suede booties for the occassion. It was only about 20 degrees celsius that day, now it's back up into the 30s - so they have been put away again. This will probably be their last season though - I think they are on their last legs.

Whats the weather like where you are? Still t-shirt weather or are you having to pull out the cardigans? I am excited to pick up some new cardis for the season.

til next time,

xo Robyn

leaf pile stomping staples

Alright so we have the wishlist down - but what about autumn staples? The things that are just total must-haves for this season - as illustrated by pieces from Rhitbee Anne Vintage.

This fall I am thinking classic deep Fall colours and textures paired with some light, muted and fun colours and textures. Here are some pieces from the shop that mix in perfectely with my vision for this Fall. Click on any of the pictures to see the item listing:

1. Fall Florals

I love florals, and I recently decided that I don't care to keep them an exclusively spring/summer pattern. I want to bring florals into Fall but in a more muted and warm palette. I'm loving the deep purples and greens of this tee!

2. Warm and Cozy Sweaters!

A warm and cozy sweater! I love this little Pierre Cardin one because it's cropped and oh so cute! Paired with some skinnies and knee-high brown boots - how darling would this be worn wandering around the pumpkin patch?

3. Black Leather Cross Body Bags

Ok - now I know this one is good for any time of the year but I have learned to absolutely love the combination of brown and black and I think the perfect way to throw some black into a predominantly brown outfit is with a brown leather bag. I am also still all about the cross-body strap length. This little guy is the perfect black leather bag for Fall!

4. Professor Shorts

When done right, I really enjoy the look of shorts paired with tights and some cute over-the-knee length boots. Imagine these darling high-waisted pair with a light coloured blouse tucked in and some perfectely worn in leather over-the-knee boots? Perfect for a day in the apple orchard.

Those are just a few of the staples I'm thinking of for Fall. What pieces do you guys think will be in heavy rotation for you this Fall?

Don't forget Rhitbee Anne Vintage is still having a huge end of Summer Sale with almost half of my inventory marked down!

Alright guys, that's all for today! I hope you all have fabulous weekends :)

xo Robyn

on repeat: Elliott Smith

I am going to start doing a "song of the week" feature in which I let you guys in on some of my favourite songs, artists and music videos. I'll start doing this with the intention of creating a playlist or thread of sorts!

For the first of many, I present to you Elliott Smith's Between the Bars from the album Either/Or. It's not a song that's particularly "on repeat" at the moment - but it's probably one of my top 10 most played songs ever. It reminds me of camp fires and bike rides at dusk. It reminds me of being sad and anxious. It reminds me of being over the moon with excitement.

This song always makes me think about the way Elliott died and makes me wonder what was involved in his decision to leave. Some of his songs I can listen to and forget what happend at the end of his life, but not this one.

This music video shows messages left on his memorial wall in LA.


I want to know, what's on repeat for you right now?

xx Robyn

it's a good life you don't weaken

...o' for a good life, we just might have to weaken and find somewhere to go...

-The Tragically Hip

outfit deets: shoes - thrifted // skirt - Joe // tee - soon to be listed in the shop

I don't know how many of you live in cities with underground transit like the Toronto or New York subways - but oh how I have learned to not like riding the subway very much. I like travelling out of doors where there is real sunlight! I have no choice but to ride the thing almost everyday so I make preparations for it. One of which said preparations is carefully curating the rides soundtrack before I leave. I like listening to The Tragically Hip on the subway because they remind me of being outside - and they tend to ease my anxiety quite well. I was listening to "It's a Good Life if You Don't Weaken" a few days ago on the subway when I was feeling particularly anxious and it really resonated more with me than it ever had. Careful music selection is a must before riding the subway! Really though, sometimes I like riding it because it gives me time to do things - but lately it's not been so fun. My relationship with the subway goes through phases - I think right now I'm just mad at it.

Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous! It was in the mid 20s and perfectly sunny - so I seized the opportunity and wore my first autumn inspired outfit. I LOVE this little blouse - and I will be sad to part with it but soon (sometime today) it will go up in the shop! It is the perfect top for Fall. I imagine myself wearing it apple picking or traipsing around in a pumpkin patch.


Eee I am getting excited for Fall! Are you?

xx Robyn

p.s. Alyssa of Beauty, Simplistic took some gorgeous photos in her Sweet Adeline Pinafore that she picked up from Rhitbee Anne Vintage a while back. Check it out! Hopefully soon I'll have enough photos from buyers to do a little R.A.V. compilation post :)

the value of others

One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion
- Simone de Beauvoir

outfit deets: shoes - UO // dress - thrifted // bracelet - vintage // bag - vintage //fascinator - find it fascinating

I know the above quote is kind of a weird quote to have on a blog that is predominantly about me and what I like and what I wear and what I do. Thing is though, what I am and what I like and what I do (and in a way, what I wear) is a result of all of the people I love and all of their projects. I am who I am because of the people around me and I see value in my own life because of the bonds and relationships I have made with other people. In my opinion, life wouldn't be worth living without others who can love, or befriend, or in the least - understand you. From my point of view, a single life just in itself is a lonely place - but it is made wonderful by the life that surrounds it. I think at bottom, creating meaningful relationships is the most important thing one might ever do. Of course, there is a lot of stuff to work out about this claim and people might easily contest it. It's a simple thought though, and one I always come back to.

So in speaking of people who make life meaningful, the other night Dale and I went for a walk around Unionville during the Jazz Festival. It was a really pretty night and he snapped some pictures of me around some of the old houses turned shops and restaurants. We didn't really get any photos of the actual area, but trust me it's really very quaint. If you live in the GTA area - you should check it out.

I thrifted this dress last week and I am totally in love with it. I have been coveting blue dresses lately and this one was just so perfect; it fits me nicely, has just enough ruffle and has teeny tiny white polka dots - total score! Of course, I threw in the fascinator again for good measure and my favourite walking shoes.

My giveaway ended on Friday and while I didn't reach my goal of 35 entries - there is still a winner for the 15 store credit to Rhitbee Anne Vintage. The winner is...

AMBER ROSE

YAY! Alright girl, so just let me know what you want when you want it and I'll take 15 dollars off the price!

Sometimes when Dale shoots my outfit photos he likes to give me direction, this particular one was "someone is being very loud in the library, what do you do?" I think he was feeling inspired by the IT crowd. Would have been better if it didn't make me lol. Seriously though, watch that clip I just linked to - it's hilarious.

Finally, in starting this blog I have met so many cool people who do the "befriending" and "understanding" thing really well. So thank you guys - for being supportive and reading, and coming back and commenting and hanging out. You guys are all awesome and I am glad to have got to know each and every one of you.

xx Robyn

Rhitbee buttons!

I am working on putting together a blogroll that uses pictures instead of plain ol' text links. In that vein, if you guys would like to link back to me I have just finished putting together some buttons. Post one of these buttons to your sidebar using the links provided below and I will add you to my sidebar! Just send me an e-mail or leave me a comment telling me that you have added the button along with your badge/button and I will put it on up there. I can also make you a little button if you don't have one already.

*also, if your sidebar is a different size and you would rather have my button made in a different width, let me know - I can do that!

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autumn wishlist

Hey guys, no outfit post today. Instead, I leave you with some items I am seriously considering as autumn must haves. I am into the idea of keeping with a neutral palette this Fall and then pairing the neutrals with some fun pastel colours in the form of accessories or hosiery. I've always been one for wearing certain pieces all throughout the seasons and just styling them up differently according to the weather and season. I think adding some pretty tights, new oxfords and some rad knee-high lace up boots would bring my wardrobe into Fall quite nicely. I am loving brown and orange for the Fall and I simply need that ecote faux fur collar jacket! So perfect. I want that lace top from the bicyclette boutique in cream, I think. I can just imagine pairing it with a my rusty orange skirt. Now if I can just muster up the funds to pay for all of these things I will be so ready for Fall!

terra firma dress and high plains thrifter top from modcloth

daisy chain lace tank from bicyclette boutique and ecote shawl collar surplus jacket from UO

pastel mint, peach, mint green, maize, dusty green and baby blue tights from We Love Colours

autumn awakening boot from Modcloth and chelsea crew master oxford heels from shop ruche

Whats on your Fall wishlist? Send me some links! My list just keeps growing anyway.

xx Robyn

why I need a new camera: reason # 112

Hey guys. So I'm taking a little bit of a blogging break for today and tomorrow. However, I thought I would share with you this photo that Liz took of me after the photoshoot a couple weeks ago. This was taken at the same time that the photos from this post were taken, but check out how much better Liz's picture is. What I wouldn't give for a better camera and the power to wield it! Ah well.

Also, I have a question for you guys. When you see my post in the blogger reading list can you see a picture from my post? I can't - and I'm having trouble figuring out how I go about getting one to appear there. Has anyone had the same problem, or know how to fix it? I've looked it up online but can't seem to find a solution that works for me.

Thanks for all of your suggestions on where to buy tights! I really need to go to the States to go to a Target!

Anyway, that's all for today! Be back soon - I promise.


xx Robyn

steel only

outfit deets: shoes - UO // skirt - thrift // shirt - Dales (Tommy Hilfiger) //belt & bag - vintage // bakelite bracelet - vintage

I kinda feel like Chloe Sevigny in this outfit. Anybody else getting that vibe, or is just me? I stole this shirt from Dale because I watch it sitting there in his closet not being worn and I think it's a cool shirt. I thought I'd take it out for a spin. I need to "steal" more of his shirts! I'm digging this look. I imagined the look with my hair down - but time was an issue while I was getting dressed so I went for the old standby messy bun near the top of my head. Me and my friends have a name for this hair style, for the sake of privacy lets say that we call it "Liza Milptiuzzi" hair. See, there was this girl in High School who almost always wore her hair in a bun on the top of her head. So now whenever one of us rocks the bun on the top of the head we call it a "Liza Milptiuzzi". I was rockin' a Liza Milptiuzzi yesterday, though no one rocks it better than Liza herself.

Can we just talk about the background that's going on here? I found it in an alleyway close to my house. Not sure what happens in the building behind it but it's a cool building. There used to be different graffiti in that area so thats why I went there - only to find out the graffiti occupying that wall currently is even cooler. Kinda feel like I'm in a comic book or something. I shoulda broke out my tae kwon do poses! Drats. Anyway I was pleased to find this little spot. I might have to take a trip back there one day.

I added some new stuff to the shop yesterday, check it out:

Finally, I have a question for you lovelies. Where do you buy your tights? I know it's not Fall yet but I am going to be in need of some new tights soon! In past years I have pretty much bought exclusively from h&m in the tights department but I'm ready to switch it up a little.

Anyway, that's all for today!
Have yourself a wonderful hump day,

xx Robyn

find it fascinating!

outfit deets: sandals - payless // skirt - winners // tee- h&m // bag - vintage // fascinator - find it fascinating

Hey people! So we're back to the daily outfits after the last two Rhitbee Anne Vintage photoshoot pictures. Did you guys like those photos? I was quite fond of them!

I wasn't wearing any vintage or thrift stuff today - aside from the bag. That is kind of astonishing. I wore this today for a quick trip down to bloor to grab a bite with Adrienne and I picked up some cherries and mushrooms. That reminds me! I have cherries in the fridge. Later I wore this to visit my grandmother and go thrifting.

Rhitbee Anne Vintage did a bazaar over the weekend and while I was there I saw so many other cute booths! Elizabeth of Find it Fascinating was one of said booths. I went over to check out her booth whilst Dale manned mine with the intention of just playing dress up but the instant I tried this one on I knew I had to have it. Totally gorgeous and I loved the way it looked in my hair. I'm still wearing it right now even though I'm currently in my pajamas. How do you guys feel about fascinators or big hair accessories?

That's all for today! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Tuesday.

Talk soon,

Robyn

colborne lodge: R.A.V photoshoot part two

Adrienne's outfit deets: shoes - vintage// socks - h&m // Floral Romper for sale at Rhitbee Anne Vintage // necklaces - vintage

Robyn's outfit deets: shoes - vintage // socks h&m // California Floral Dress for sale at Rhitbee Anne Vintage // belt - vintage // bangles for sale at Rhitbee Anne Vintage

Here is part two of the photoshoot I did with Liz, Joana and Adrienne. These photos were taken at Colborne Lodge in High Park. It's a really neat old house that I have always found to be on the creepy side. Just the right amount of creepy though. It's kept up very nicely as part of the park - they do tours in it during the day. We almost arrived here too late because the whole photoshoot was really a race against the sun going down but evidently we got there just in the nick of time because these shots turned out great! Anywaythat's the last of the photos! If you're into any of the dresses you should check them out because they're all up for sale in my shop.

Also guys, I am nowhere close to reaching my goal for my giveaway! sad face. Enter!! if you haven't already.

Talk soon,

xx Robyn