Vancouver: ERIN TEMPLETON

While I was in Vancouver I got a chance to visit a fantastic boutique called Erin Templeton.  Erin is actually the owner of the store and she makes her own line of gorgeous leather bags!  Most of the leather goods are made from recycled leather as well as local Canadian leather.  Erin also sells a well curated selection of vintage clothing as well as fun odds and ends.  Check it a few snapshots from her boutique...

 

Erin makes all her original products by hand in her workshop which is located in the back of her store.  You can find out more about Erin Templeton and shop her goods by visiting her website HERE!

GTBB,
Bad Joan

Vancouver: EXPLORING THE CITY

I had a chance to go to Vancouver this week for a photography job which had me taking still shots for a music video (more on that once I have permission to release the images).  

But before work started I had some time to explore the city...

The streets are so clean and I found these cute little leaves etched into the sidewalk everywhere I went ....

... The store windows had gorgeous displays! Check out this flower shop widow display complete with blue bicycle ...

... Of course there were fashionistas like this girl.  How adorable is she?! ...

... I made my way over to Granville Island on a water taxi ...

... where I visited the Public Market which was full of fresh foods as well as crafts from local artists ...

... and I found the most delicious and juicy cherries I have ever had in my life! ... 

Hope you had a lovely week and are enjoying your weekend!  More Vancouver images to come next week including a fantastic shop and leather goods artist that I discovered up there!

GTBB,
Bad Joan

outfit: BEL KAZAN FIRST LADY DRESS IN KALEIDOSCOPE DUSK PRINT

I rode my bike over to see my good friend Belinda (designer at Bel Kazan) and made some really cute friends on the way...

I was wearing the Bel Kazan First Lady Dress and from now on I'm just going to call this my lucky dress!  How cute are these guys?  Turns out they are fashion photographers visiting Los Angeles from Russia.  You can check out their work at FD Photo Studio.

And you can buy your own "lucky dress" at the Bel Kazan online store by clicking HERE.... I highly recommend it!  ;)

GTBB,
Bad Joan

outfit: MISSONI DRESS AND KOOBA BAG

Loving all my new scores from Style Blender! Especially this Missoni pink stripe tank dress and red leather Kooba bag... Now I'm off to enjoy this gorgeous Cinco de Mayo weather!

Hope you are having an wonderful weekend!

GTBB,
Bad Joan

I Heart 70's Style...

I just think you can't go wrong with 70's inspired fashion; especially with an amazing pair of high-waisted bell bottoms paired with platforms and a blouse that is tucked in....

(Image from Vanessa Jackman)

(Image from The Sartorialist)

Simple, sleek, flattering, and always in style!  What's your favorite fashion era?

GTBB,
Bad Joan