If you've been following me for awhile then you already know about my crazy vintage obsession. What is it about vintage that I love so much? Well, being a textile fanatic (yeah, I'm that too), I pretty much have a fascination for well-made clothes that feel fabulous, look great, are unique (in the sense that very few... Continue Reading →
Headdresses Exhibit!
Lover of hats and all head pieces that I am- I was in my glory when visiting the Pointe-a-Calliere Museum here in Montreal last weekend. The exhibit: Headdresses from around the World, the Antoine de Galbert Collection, was exquisite! Antoine de Galbert is a French art collector who, for the last 30 or more years,... Continue Reading →
Shopping for Fabric in Paris
Paris Fabric Hunting! Initially I had my mind set on perusing textile museums in Paris, and the like...but then, in keeping with the whole Paris Fashion Project mind-set- I decided to go rogue instead! Yes! Shopping like a local in the traditional, long-standing textile shops is what I decided would be way more fun. So... Continue Reading →
The Paris Fashion Project
Introducing The Paris Fashion Project Did you miss me? I took a short business trip to Paris and put together this Paris Fashion Project for You, my Beautiful Fashionistas! I had the opportunity to peruse Paris for chic fashion, streetwear, vintage and textiles- along with some travel blogging- and I want to share it all... Continue Reading →
White After Labour Day?
What do you think about wearing white after Labour Day? Vous désirez écouter le résumé en français? Voila! https://lucybertoldi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/21c7a-white-after-labour-day.m4a Audio summary of this blog post in French Where did the saying come from anyway? Let me put my fashion history teaching to practice here... In the past wearing white was synonymous with light fabrics and... Continue Reading →
Stylish Monday- We’re Going Coastal!
The Coastal Living look is one that comes back every summer. It’s a free and fresh look that brings to mind breezy sunny days by the beach, or the coastline, as the term suggests. Though, it need not be aspirational nor dreamy just because you don’t live by the water! Everyone can enjoy this look,... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED: The Dirty Truth About our Beloved Blue Jeans
Who doesn't own a pair of blue jeans? These have become trendy family faves since the day Levi Strauss (1877) made them popular. What is it that's made this staple, basic, and, these days, a luxurious, sought-after item, at any stage of one's life? Gucci at 750$... Originally created for work purposes- think overalls, not... Continue Reading →