How To Brunch

You've set the time aside. You've chosen the resto. You've even booked the table. You're about to brunch. Welcome, dear friend, to the single most fabulous meal there is or will ever be.

When setting out on this big adventure, there are a few things to keep in mind.
1- Your budget
2- Your culinary tastes
3- Your outfit

Other than that, however, all one must worry about is having a wonderful time dining with friends. Nothing goes together so well as a good meal and good company. So, whether you're meeting for this mid-morning meal to dish the details on a certain someone, to catch up with a good friend, or simply to revel in your own glamour, tuck in and enjoy, while keeping some of these tips in mind.

1- Money
A touchy subject as usual, but always worth addressing so that you can a) have some for later and b) feel good about the way you're spending it. Choose a brunch spot that fits your wallet - you don't want to be seated only to have that awful feeling of being in over your head wash over you as soon as you crack open the menu. Google brunch spots in your neighbourhood, and their sites will usually include a menu link.
If the menu says "Sunday Brunch," you can usually expect it to be a little pricier, just because of the lovely tradition that goes along with the specifically Sunday brunch.

2- Your culinary tastes
As with before, you can always rustle up a menu on Google to check out your options before you go. But if you're an anything-goes kinda gal, head off to your chosen destination without fear. When the menu comes around, however, there are still a couple tips to be had. Depending on when you choose to dine, you will have varying levels of hunger pangs. Typically, one does not eat before brunch, but if you've left it quite late and happened to have munched on a small something to appease your stomach, you might not require an inordinate amount of food. To keep it classic, always order a mimosa. This is the brunch cocktail - three parts champagne, two parts chilled OJ - mmmmmm. Eggs benny are always a good call (That's Eggs Benedict - poached eggs on english muffins and a slice of ham or bacon, or sometimes even smoked salmon, topped with hollandaise sauce) and of course there's French Toast for all you sweet tooths. Of course, it's your meal, it's your money - order what you like. But unless you're allergic to citrus, a mimosa is just polite.

3- Your Outfit
Dictated as always by inumerable factors, this is up for debate. You're going to look good, of course, but you have to think about your company, your venue, whether or not it's a special occasion, etc, etc, etc. Blair Waldof-esque outfits are purrrrfect for society bashes, next-morning wedding party brunches, Christmas or Easter throwdowns, etc. Think bows, lace, cream-coloured garments and nicely pressed anything. If it's a more casual event - like brunch with pals, a roll-outta-bed-get-me-some-food-type ordeal - throw a neat blazer over a flouncy shirt or sweater with a slim-fitting pair of trousers and boots. Because it's morning, it's nice to remind people of the sweetness of said time of day, so mimick those rays of sunshine with light colours and lovely little touches of silk or ribbon. Parfait.

Happy Brunching!

Tuck Everlasting

It might be excruciatingly well-known at this point, but tucking your shirt in is not only quite hip, but very flattering. Emphasize your best assets by making the tuck-in work for you with the clothing you have.

Since the last fleeting days of summer are upon us, make the most of them with a good pair of shorts. More tuck-in tips for the chillier days to come.

Flat-tummied, narrow-waisted chicas will look stunning in shorts that rise all the way up to their waists. Add a pretty belt if you feel like it, but it's not necessary. Think flirty tank tops and cardigans, with embellishments, fancy necklines, or a sweet-as-pie necklace.

For girls with a little more flesh around the hips, who might have been frightened off of the high rise trend by a horrifying case of front-bum. Rest assured, it's not you, it's the cut. Curves are beautiful. Try lowering the rise of your shorts to sit at your waist, and tuck a shirt that fits a little more loosely, like a crisp white button-down or a peasant blouse (short sleeved). A belt is a great idea with this look.

Whatever way you wear it, you'll pull it off with a good dash of confidence, so take the time to make it work.

A Pleasant Passtime

Watching a man get dressed - like many things in life- can be a fantastic way to spend a few cozy minutes, or something you wish you'd never known happened in the first place.

So
If you've found yourself a well-suited gent with a flair for the sartorial, nestle into an easy chair or perch on a window sill and watch as the spectacle unfolds.

So much more than just a reverse-strip tease, the art of getting dressed is as much a spectator sport as a craft to be honed and perfected by us gals. Every guy's got a different routine. If your beau digs it and has obliged to your presence as he preps, watch for his best moves. There's something irresistible about straightening a tie, or slipping on a perfectly tailored jacket. Almost dance-like in their steps, boys become positive divas of the dressing room as they maneuver about their space, ironing their shirt before slipping it on, dabbing oh-so-delicious cologne on their wrists, checking their face, hair, collar once, twice, three-times'-the-charm.

So when you're invited for a private showing of the boys' club ballet, arrive punctually, arrive eagerly, and enjoy the show.


Pay attention, boys, as nobody does it better than RITDR's resident gentleman-about-town. Whether it's a wine-and-cheese or an evening of schmoozing around the bar scene, Niels Horne takes it all in stride.

Side Note: Pay close attention as the grey suit jacket moves from dressed-up and dapper to dressed-down and decadent.

It's an art.

Mmmmm

Merci, Yves Saint Laurent

Let's Get Rolling

It's a calculated effort, but rolling the sleeves on a button-down shirt communicates many different levels of professionalism. Here, learn what each roll of the cuff says about your outfit's aura.

The Full Length Sleeve
This means business. Mess and dirt be warned, these sleeves will not tolerate any of your kind. Perfect for chillier days at the library, dashing about the office, or hanging around the house with a pair of great jeans and a pretty camisole underneath.

The 7/8ths Tuck
Hardly a roll at all, this is a very feminine look that goes perfectly with letter-writing, a cup of chai tea, or a walk through the park to yoga class. Particularly flattering for tiny wrists and very modern.

The 3/4 Sleeve
This should hit just below the elbow and gives a scholarly glow especially when paired with a sweater rolled to just above where your roll-up ends. If you're layering a shirt, keep the top buttons open as far down as possible for an easy-breezy, pulled-together and a little bit of a sexy vibe. Button to the top for a sweetly simple look, especially lovely with a peter pan collar.

The Half
When your cuff sits on top of your elbow. This gives a very ready-to-get-at-it feel to an outfit, very youthful. Perfect for gardening, arm wrestling, day-time looks, and the Happy Hands Club.

The Short Sleeve
Not often seen in a do-it-yourself situation, but this look can also be very appealing. If you've rolled your sleeves up to your elbow and keep going one or two more times, you'll be all set for your pottery class, a good heart-to-heart, kneading bread or tricking yourself into doing your homework.

Any shorter than these, and you really should just try a tank top.

Fall Fashion Starting Points

Autumn is officially upon us, and to quote Old Navy's best, it's time to get your Fash on.
While personal taste is always in style and individuality is important, find below a few helpful starting points when putting together your fall wardrobe.

The Trench
A positive essential for those crisp autumn afternoons... or mornings... or evenings also.

The White Shirt
Obviously this one goes without says, but Banana Republic has done a fantastic job making this essential even more essential, if that were ever possible.

The One-Stop-Shop For The Frugal Among Us
Always easy on the wallet, and always particularly stylish. Also happens to be the baby sister of the link below.

The Whole Enchilada
Click on this link for a precise visual example of exactly what it is you must wear to be fashionable. Period.

So much more than produce

Okay, okay, Happy Birthday Barbie.

Sure, Pink Tartan reps Canada well.

Joe Mimran- and your baby, Joe Fresh - we salute you.

LG Fashion Week has swallowed the city whole, with well-dressed yuppies prowling the streets, badges dangling from the lanyards around their lucky necks as designers flaunt their best for Fall/Winter 09.  And who takes the cake?  

Hint:  It's the same place you buy cake.

Attention all recessionistas: the grocery store is the new sample sale.

Trade in your runway for the freezer aisle, because Joe Fresh is where it's at.

If, like so many in the starving student set, you find your piggy bank getting dauntingly empty but just can't give up on the joys of beautiful clothing, it's time to start multi-tasking: slip those retail therapy sessions in next time you're picking up that box of KD- as designer Mimran puts it, "you can sneak it on to the grocery bill".

Yes, please.

Made for Walkin'

Photograph by Ali Columbus

When you're livin' in the Great White North, it's all you can do to keep from getting cold feet (we're talkin' legitimately freezing digits, kids).  But even if you're just trekkin' around the city, a solid pair of workboots will never let you down.  Take a cue from our Marathon, Ontario correspondent Ali Columbus and slip into something like this.

Brown boots

Cost: Free

(in exchange for three months work at a thrift store)

Hindsight is always 20/20

From our nation's capital: a look back at winter, with love.

A very warm thank-you to Emma Pickard for her wisdom and unendingly cool sense of style.

In the soft words of the Great Lake Swimmers, winter this year was all about 'fur and feathers, leather and scales'. In short, our lovely friends from the animal kingdom lent us some great inspiration.

Don't worry you environmental types, these things can be and were often accomplished without actually harming any animals.

So long, winter, you lovely little excuse to hit the shops.

But, no offense... we're ready for spring.

Oh, milieu!

If Wednesday is hump day- that final shove before the weekend rolls around- late February to early March must be hump season.  When the groundhog can't make up his mind and neither can Mother Nature, it's time to take matters into your own hands and force some spring into your step- and your wardrobe.

Top Five Hump Season Items

1. Trench coat - for the balmier days
2. Tough-chick boots - for the slush that never melts
3. Long, winding scarves - the easiest item to peel off or wrap on, weather dependent
4. Socks - anywhere from one to four pairs to match the yo-yo-ing thermometer
5. Tights/leggings - double up on these ones too, they go with anything

Lay It On Me

For days of dashing about town, or even an afternoon of leisurely strolls through the garden, dressing for the one-minute-arctic-next-minute-tropical weather system that blesses this time of year is all about layers.  Carry a big bag to tuck layers away when they're no longer necessary, or to stash them for later.  Layering isn't just about warmth, though.  There is a way to go about it with flare.

Tricks of the Trade - How To Layer

• When keeping to similar colours or shades, vary the textures for a neat effect.  Greys and blacks look great together, but kick it up a notch with a mix of thick knits, thinner cotton blends and well-placed bits of lace peeking out.
• It's also a good idea to keep in mind that wearing four wooly sweaters will create a different, slightly puffier look than, say, a tank top, a t-shirt and a cardigan.
• When layering lots of different colours, make sure they complement each other.  Orange and blue are friends, but they're fickle.  Not always a safe bet.
• Brights are beautiful!  The skies may be perpetually stony, but that doesn't mean your outfit has to be.  Bright mossy green, candy-apple red, sunshine yellow- it never ends.  Stay sleek by balancing brights with neutrals, black, white and dark grey are best for the sharpest contrast while beiges, browns and creams are nice for a milder look.
• As usual, have fun.  Experiment with different patterns (plaid and paisley!  do it!) and items you haven't worn in a while.  

Stay warm, all you layered ladies!

Dancin' Fools

Fashion Fades

Take A Picture

A shout-out to all you Aldershot beauties, have a lovely Semi-Formal ce soir!

Pull yourselves together, dance you little bums off, and take a photo!

Special thanks to Carla Coveart for her photographs.

Ah, l'amour!

Happy Valentine's Day, all you lovely little things.

Today's your day for late breakfasts in bed, warm cups of Early Grey tea and a box of chocolates, a stroll through the park and a night of cupid-induced tomfoolery.  Whether you're being wooed or are the woo-er yourself, spend your February 14th celebrating yourself and the people you love.

Valentine's Day To-Dos

1. Bust out the liquid glue and glitter and get crafty.  Everyone loves a little je-ne-sais-quoi in the mailbox, and all it takes is three little words to brighten their day!
2. Flick on a flick - there is quite literally no end to the cinema that revolves around racing hearts, lost loves and happily-ever-afters (not to mention a great deal of dry, biting anti-love fodder for the Valentine's-Day-is-just-another-reminder-of-my-singlehood-boo-hoo-hoo crowd)
3. Pump up the jams - Nothing like a little love song, whether you're being serenaded by your bf (lucky girl! [or boy!]) or Frank Sinatra.
4. Dance like a fool - you don't even have to go out for this.  Plug a set of speakers into your laptop and refer back to #3 if your credit card doesn't stretch across town in a cab to a club.
5. Play dress-up - Gettin' all dolled up is the name of the game (and the name of this blog...) whether it's a little pink frock for the dance floor or a set of sultry skivvies for... well, for wherever it is you choose to prance around skantily-clad.  Just try and keep this mystery location candlelit and private, for the benefit of all parties involved (and more importantly, all parties uninvolved).
6. Host a bash - Do up the holidays Suite 101-style with a black tie affair complete with valentine mailbags, spin the bottle and a non-stop dance party.

February 14th Dress and Decorum

• There is really only one rule when it comes to dressing for Valentine's Day.  Wear. Red. Or. Pink.  You have absolutely no excuse not to, and they are universally flattering colours.
• Take advantage of the hype!  Spend an extra hour or two on your routine and pamper yourself!  We're talking extra creamy body washes, lovely lovely scents (think floral and pretty), a little powder for an extra-soft finish, etc etc etc.  Linger over your makeup, add a little shimmer and a lot of blush: tonight's a girly, girly evening indeed.  Here's one lovely V-day look:

Skin: moisturize like crazy, but work a little foundation in, too, for a light, fresh glow.  Touch up any problem areas with a little concealer and sweep your whole face with translucent powder to set it.  Brush on a light pink blush and highlight your cheekbones with a dusting of shimmer just above.

Eyes: Sweep a very shimmery shadow over your whole lid, from lashline to brow, then work your blush into the crease of your eye.  Add a dash of liner to the outer rims, cat-eye style.  Extend your liner-stroke up and out a little for added drama.  Stick on some false lashes if you're being a glamour-puss, otherwise give your real lashes a few good swipes of dark, dark, dark mascara.  [Trick! Wipe of any excess mascara on a tissue before applying, this gives you a flawless finish- sans goopy gross clumps]

Lips: Minimal!  Minimal!  You've got a sweetly dark eye going on at this point, don't turn into a clown-face by going nuts with lipstick.  If you're really jonesin' for a dark tint, go back a few steps and omit the liner and falsies.  Otherwise, we're staying light and pretty with a peachy gloss.

Once over: Groom your brows with a brow brush, check for smudges, whip your hair up into a non-chalant (but highly-polished and groomed) ponytail and headband combo.

Look at you, princess!

However you choose to spend this much-anticipated (and in some cases, much-dreaded) day, make sure you don't get too mopey.  It's just another day in the life.

The "You-did-not-just-put-that-song-on-don't-toy-with-my-emotions" Playlist

1. Ella Fitzgerald I've Got A Crush On You
2. Nat King Cole Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup
3. Elvis Presley Love Me Tender
4. The Beatles When I'm Sixty-Four
5. The Zombies The Way I Feel Inside

Be smitten!

How To Dine Solo

Elbows off the table, earbuds in your pocket and books safely stowed in your bag, take twenty minutes (or more!) to yourself for a small something- on your own.

Whether you're snacking on the curb between classes or stopping for a spot of tea mid-gallery-prowl, dining alone is a skill held by few. Last-minute hunger pangs or a planned affair, grabbing a bite to eat sans company is a luxury to be experienced if not regularly, at least once in your life. Sad? Most definitely not. Undeniably posh and mature? That's more like it.

Keep these ideas in mind and you'll hit the café toute seule more frequently.

1. Don't fidget. You've already decided to go at it alone, so now is not the time to "appear" preoccupied - put the books away, wrap those t9-happy fingers around a fork instead, and enjoy your meal!
2. Order well! You're not splitting the bill, you don't have anyone to impress or trick into thinking you eat like a bird, so choose a dish you're going to love.
3. Have an idea of what you'd like to start with before you are seated. You'll look/sound like you've got your act together when you coolly say, "I'll take an Early Grey while I decide" or "I'd just love a glass of your house wine, please". Side-note: As always, keep your ID close at hand so you don't look like a fool rummaging in your purse or pockets.
4. Don't go nuts with the breadbasket. This in fact applies to all dining experiences, but is always worthy of note. You're at a restaurant to eat a meal, and that meal is not a breadbasket. Stay. Cool. Please.
5. A few quick somethings to do between bites: dab your mouth with your napkin (which is undoubtedly in your lap at this point), sip on your water, sit back and enjoy, glance about the space and take in the ambiance.
   

What To Wear When Out To Eat

• For the café: Be cliché, wear a beret! Button-down shirts and cigarette pants are lovely, too, with a neat pair of flat boots and a scarf tossed non-chalantly about your neck.
• For the sandwich shoppe: Trousers and a nice sweater, market bag and cloche hat.
• For High Tea: A print skirt and tights, a lacy camisole with a sturdy cardigan, a pair of flats and a smartly-placed bow.
• For curb-side noshing: Leather bomber, fluffy sweater, straight leg jeans tucked into salt-stained boots of perhaps a pair of high-top kicks. Throw a dash of flannel in there and NYLON will snap a picture faster than you can say "I swear I'm not a hipster..."
  

Have a lovely meal, ladies. You deserve it!

All That Glitters...

From Marathon, Ontario, Katimavik participants Gabrielle Ranger, Ali Columbus and Kara Loo strike gold in a brand-spankin'-new series of well-dressed gals caught on camera, 

"Fashion Fades- Take A Picture"

The gang

Photography by Gabrielle Ranger

From Langley, With Love

Models, stylists and photographers to boot, roommates Jayne Siwik and Carli Alexander take a hopelessly stylish study break.

The "Blue-Steel" Playlist

1. The Ting Tings That's Not My Name
2. The Arctic Monkeys I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor
3. The Temptations Ain't Too Proud To Beg
4. The Beatles Mean Mr. Mustard
5. The Virgins Rich Girls

Night Owls

When drifting off seems to be all-together too daunting a task, and the big hand is slowly creeping into the wee hours, it's time to pound the pavement.  Round up a gang of fellow insomniacs, and seek out a vista.

Some notable nighttime walks include:

The Brickworks

(pictured above, photography by Chris Taylor)

Just east of the DVP, and north of the Danforth, this is a sight to be seen day or night.  You'll want to have an idea of where you're going before you head out (or not...) and make sure you have plenty of time to rest your feet the next day.

The Lakeshore

Though we live in a bustling metropolis, we are in fact situated quite near one of the largest lakes in the world (Lake Ontario).  Head off down Yonge Street and keep walking, you'll end up at the lake.  Just don't get too carried away and do something completely irrational like going in the water.

Casa Loma

Yes it's true.  There is a castle, a real-live castle, in Toronto.  It's at St Clair and Bathurst.  Don't forget your tiara!

What To Wear

No matter where you're headed, there are a few things to keep in mind for a nighttime trek.

1. Dress warmly.  You will regret it if you don't.  Whether you're layering an extra sweater, wrapping yourself up in a long pashmina, or tucking your locks into a soft, warm cap, make sure you'll be able to handle winter's worst for more than a few hours.
2. Wear sensible footwear.  This point is not often made, so heed this advice now if ever.  Long walks are not the appropriate environment for high heels, and anything with an open toe, or open at all, is completely unacceptable in the dead of winter.
3. Wear socks!  If you think you're going to get your feet wet, bring extras.  Cold, wet feet are every walker's worst enemy.
4. Bring a camera!  Nothing like a few nice shots of you comrades out and about wreaking havoc.  Just be mindful while wreaking that you don't do anything illegal.  It's nighttime, you're not invisible.
5. Bring a little change for a warm drink on the way home.  Bring some bills if you're feeling generous.  (And you should feel generous often, it's contagious!)

Have fun out there.

How To Cure A Hangover

Though as ladies we are very infrequently too drunk, there are moments in every mere mortal's life that simply slide under our self-control-radar.  So, when a night on the town results in a bender to end all benders (bender=slang term for bout of heavy drinking) you'll need these tips in your arsenal to beat the morning-after blues.

1. Never.  Ever.  Drink.  On an empty stomach.  There is no cure for the pain and embarrassment you will suffer resulting from the endless hours of, to put it gently, vomiting you will doubtlessly face.  This isn't a guideline, this is a rule.
2. Before assessing your physical situation, you're going to need to do some social damage control.  Check your sent texts and outgoing calls list and make any necessary calls.
3. Just before your pretty little head hits the (preferably warm, clean and fluffy) pillow, drink about two times your body weight in water.  Hydration is a hangovers arch-nemesis and you're sure to find this tried-and-true technique will do the trick time and again.
4. Do not, do not, do not take Tylenol when you've been drinking.  No matter how much your head hurts, it's very dangerous to mix acetaminophen with alcohol.  Have that bottle of Advil at the ready on your bedside table though, you'll need it.
5. If you do, however, still feel a little icky when you rise and shine, reach for the elixir of life: water.  While you're sipping away, put a little tomato soup on the stove- it's full of electrolytes that will restore you to health in no time.  Ruler of the hangover-helper food world, however, is naan.  You've all seen the President's Choice ads, you know where to find it (your closest grocer who stocks PC products, that is) - you have no excuse not to try it (unless you're allergic to gluten).  
6. Eat a slice of bread before bed.
7. Don't drink so much.
8. Sleep it off.  You might not have the luxury of being able to take a day off, but if you can get away with it don't leave your comfy bed.  Curl up with a good read if you can't drift off to dreamland, just make sure you're resting your weary soul.

If, however, you plan on facing the cruel, cruel world...

If you've got school, work - or worse: a family reunion - the next day, you must summon all your strength and willpower and face the day.  Follow any of the above tips that apply, hop in the shower, and take a good bit of time with your makeup.  You're going to need moisturizer in a big way, and puh-lenty of concealer.  Curl your lashes, dab some shimmery white shadow in the inner corners of your eyes and just below your brow, this will open your eyes up.  Don't attempt anything too dark, and keep that liner and mascara far, far away from your lower lashes, you'll regret it guaranteed.  Slip into a lovely comfy sweater and a nice pair of jeans, keep shoes as flat as possible.  Keep warm, keep hydrated, eat as much as you can hold down.  You're going to be okay.  You made it through the night, after all.

Happy Hangin'!

Press Your Clothing

...and look sharp!

Pub Etiquette

Here are a few tips for a successful trip to the pub on a Sunday afternoon (specifically Dakota Tavern for Sunday Bluegrass Brunch- Sundays from noon until three, at Dundas and Ossington).

1. When perching upon those teetering barstools, do not attempt to cross your legs.  Keep one ankle tucked behind another and focus on not tipping over.
2. Even if the music stirs deep emotions within your soul, do not take the cutlery intended for your meal and begin to play them as a percussion instrument ("the spoons").  It's not posh, it's not even that funny.
3. Mind that you don't put your napkin down in a puddle of maple syrup.  This renders the napkin useless in its original function- that is, cleaning your sticky hands.
4. Nodding along to bluegrass is completely acceptable.  A few steps on the dance floor are okay, too.  But do take note of whether or not there is in fact a dance floor.  Impromptu grape-vines are not the best idea on Earth.

What To Wear To [Pub-style] Brunch

It's not the Royal York, but that doesn't mean you should bust out the sweat pants.  Keep it casual- sweaters, dark jeans, boots, flat shoes, a scarf perhaps, a button-down or a nice-ish tee.  Just don't show up in a cowboy hat and boots.  That doesn't make any sense, even if it is a tavern.

One Man's Junk...

Antiquing: the art of recovering beautiful objects from their dusty, moth-ridden cells. What can ultimately be an inexpensive way to amass a great deal of lovely items can also turn into something of a black hole- for money and your time. A few thing to keep in mind:

1. Wear clothing you can move freely in without knocking things over- you do not want to have to pay for a smashed tea set or porcelain figure- even the heinous ones can turn out to be ridiculously expensive.
2. Bring cash. And only as much as you want to spend. You're unlikely to find too many genuine antique spots with full credit/debit service.
3. When deciding whether or not to make a purchase, ask yourself does the object of your desire pass the three way test? [Do you love it, will you use it/look at it/wear it often, can you afford it?
   
4. Talk to the owners. You'll let them know you're truly interested in their wares, possibly hear a few extra special background stories, and be more likely to get a good deal.
5. Barter! You're not at the mall, so haggle those prices down! But do so in a polite way (of course) making sure you don't insult the owner. It might also be a good idea to ask if the prices are fixed before attempting to slash a few zeros off the price tag.
6. Bring along your mother/grandmother/aunt/whomever you like to share the experience- there's something for everyone in an antique shop!
7. Break for tea somewhere impossibly posh to keep the mood.
8. Look for old magazines to frame those funny little advertisements and retro photographs.
9. Pick up a tea cup or two to glam up your morning cuppa.
10. Pick up little buttons or badges that remind you of your friends and gift them- it's nice to feel loved and remembered!
11. Some shops keep boxes of old postcards- the art is lovely, but check out the back for a glimpse into someone's world.
12. Look for old silk scarves, fur stoles, lace tops- all those lovely ladylike garments of yesteryear- they're so elegant, and a little more posh than a manufactured version.

Be polite, get interested, and relish in the relics of days gone by- get out there and antique!

The "I-don't-need-this-but-why-wouldn't-I-buy-it?" Antiquing Playlist

1. Ella Fitzgerald Under My Skin
2. Michael Buble Feeling Good
3. Louis Armstrong Hello Dolly
4. Billie Holiday More Than You'll Know
5. Ben Harper Suzie Blue