In a big blow to the local artisan community, Chara Kingston has decided to close Love, Me Boutique (1539 Birmingham Street, 444-3668). On her blog she writes: So…this just might be the hardest blog post I have ever had to write. After almost five years of following through on a dream, I have decided to […]
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Sueno swimwear at Love, Me
Want to get your tan on and support a local artist at the same time? Joanna Tranter’s got you covered. The couture fashion grad has only been whipping up her Sueno line of swimsuits since January, but is already preparing to start selling them at Love, Me Boutique (1539 Birmingham, 444-3668) next week. While Tranter, […]
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Makenew leaves Indie Boutik
Indie Boutik Collective (1542 Queen Street) has lost one of its members. We reported recently that the store, a collective of local designers sharing rent on a retail space, was looking for new members, and now local designer Anna Gilkerson has informed Shoptalk that she’s moving on, having decided to show her spring/summer collection at […]
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Veils: Unveiled
Flowers, feathers and beads are adding a creative flair to bridal hair.
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Groom’s day
Whether decked out in a penguin suit or a shirt and tie, every gent’s wedding attire could use a little colour.
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Love, Me loves you if you’re crafty
Love, Me Boutique (1539 Birmingham Street, 444-3668) is relaunching its DIY/Crafty 101 workshop series and events this Saturday, August 13, with The B Swap – A Bundles, Bags & Buttons Swap for Sewing Enthusiasts (& Newbies)! From 2-4 pm, Love, Me will be swap central. This is a great opportunity to revamp your crafty stocks […]
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On deck
From left to right: Brixton striped tee, $49, Pro Girl. Octopus purse, Wa’ou, $25, Biscuit General Store. Maison Scotch shirt, $109, Envy. Pink Martini denim skirt, $56, Twisted Muse. Boat pin, $12, Elsie’s Used Clothing. L-R: Valerie Dumaine dress, $169, Biscuit General Store. Sperry Topsiders $98, D2/Dugger’s Mens Wear. Fred Perry shirts, $118, D2/Dugger’s. Caitlyn […]
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Block party
From left to right: Laptop cases, $50, Lady Luck Boutique. Blue purse, $14, Elsie’s Used Clothing. Comme toi cami, $45, Biscuit General Store. Qupid shoes, $69, Biscuit General Store. Lucy Love “Emma” blue skirt, $49. Biscuit General Store. Suede vest/skirt set (skirt not shown), $40, Elsie’s Used Clothing. L-R: “In Bloom” rings, $15 Lady Luck […]
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MAKENEW Sale
Anna Gilkerson , who made waves with her eco-fashion line DeuxFM, is back with a new label, MAKENEW, which you’ll be able to find at a sale this Friday, May 13 at Love, Me Boutique (1539 Birmingham Street, 444-3668) from 5-7pm. The new collection, called Country Grafik, features 70’s and 90’s inspired silhouettes, the layering […]
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Megan Forte at Love, Me
Looking to get a head start on a gift for Mom? Jewellery designer Megan LeForte will be having a trunk sale at Love, Me Boutique (1539 Birmingham Street, 444-3668) this Saturday, April 16, 11am – 1pm. Pieces from LeForte’s collection, Stella Polaris, will be for sale, as well as pieces of it. Literally. LeForte will […]
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Anna Gilkerson’s new line
Shoptalk has learned that Anna Gilkerson, who made a big splash in Halifax and beyond with her Deux FM clothing designs, is having a trunk show tonight, Friday February 18, at Love, Me Boutique (1539 Birmingham Street, 444-3668) from 5pm to 8pm. Gilkerson’s new project is called MAKENEW, a collection of designer thrift and genuine […]
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Au revoir Deux fm, say hello to MAKENEW
Eco-fashion designer Anna Gilkerson may be winding down her label Deux fm (at least for now), but she’s not done dressing Halifax. MAKENEW is a curated bi-monthly vintage collection, loving pulled together by Gilkerson, who’s sorted through the bins to find true vintage and special, quality pieces that are in great condition and union-made, meaning […]