The Thrifty Six Styling Pre-Loved Coats for Fall There's nothing I love more than styling coats when the autumn weather hits. And what could be better than finding a perfect, ultra stylish pre-loved coat for fall?! With this cozy flannel beauty, I feel chic even when dressed down. I snatched this plaid pre-loved fall coat... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six Inspired by Travel
RESUME AUDIO EN FRANCAIS FRENCH AUDIO SUMMARY I don't know about you, but when I think travel, I rarely think business- my mind goes straight to vacation mode. And that means going somewhere on a beach! The beach holds such special memories for me. It's always been my happy place, in every different stage of... Continue Reading →
Fashionable Friday- This Week’s Looks and a Linkup!
We've had some gorgeous weather in Montreal this week- And that called for much dress styling around here! Italians say: Rosso di sera, bel tempo si spera. Red skies in the evening hope for beautiful weather the next day...This happened pretty much all week-long! This week's looks began with last Saturday's first venture...I was off... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six Garden Party Styling
Nothing says summer like a garden party. Barbecues and fun gatherings with family and friends are all part of the fun that summer weekends have to offer. And here in Montreal, with only 2 months of summer sunshine and heat, our weekend gatherings are super precious to us; we basically pray for no rain! Another... Continue Reading →
Fashionable Friday’s Summer Break!
Today is la St-Jean here in Quebec and we are ready for a celebration and a well-deserved summer break! Time to get offline, breathe, relax, enjoy the summer heat- and recharge! Not going offline indefinitely- I will be popping in and out of Insta (coz I can't really go cold turkey lol!). But the blog... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six Tropical Paradise!
Ahh the tropics and that hot, delicious sunny weather that all Northern girls crave…Le Sigh! Even if I can't get to a tropical island for a get-away, I can still get dressed up for that sunshiny vibe anyway! A girl can dream and play the part even in hot sticky Montreal. Here’s me with Jamaica... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six are Ballet Inspired
Today's theme for our collaboration is ballet based- how bittersweet! From a young age, you could say I was pretty much immersed in everything that's art; from painting, to crafting, to sewing, designing, diy's- and yes, ballet too. I was a ballerina for the longest time! I danced til the age of 20 and taught... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six in Bold Monochrome
A monochrome look can be beautiful, but with a pop of bold colour it can be superb! Give me big bold colours all year long- but something about styling them in Spring really gets me going. A fresh royal blue when least expected can jolt the spirit in its own flashy way, especially since we... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six Tickle Me Pink!
When in doubt, wear pink...and silk! This is true even where the weather is still kind of shifty, like here in Florida. Silk is the most versatile fabric: keeps you warm when your chilly (think of a silk scarf)- and cool in summer; have your pick! And when there's some pink in the mix of... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six in January Bright!
When I think bright- I think white! With a side of colourful David Bowie makes it even better! But today's star (sorry Bowie), is this vintage YSL foulard. Can blue and white be any crisper? I've inherited this scarf years ago (the 80's to be exact)...and all I did was wear it a few times.... Continue Reading →