More pictures for this week

Coffee Time

Today I found a cute coffee shop called MILK. There café was not the usual set up. It had a garage door near the entrance and a little sitting area. At the back there was a little stage with chairs, I’m assuming for coffee houses or local live music at night. There was a bar on the far wall. They served different coffees and some pastries like bagels, pies and muffins. The service was good and the people in the café seemed pretty hipster and chill. The lounge can be found at 68 University Ave West, Windsor.

Pictures for the Week!

 This picture I found on my friends Tumbler and I really wanted to share it. I love the glasses and well, I love every other part of this picture too. If you want to see more from her blog it's http://gennab98.tumblr.com/. It's awesome check it out!

I found this garbage can a little ways off campus. I was on the bus, on my was to the store. I couldn't help get off the bus and get a picture to show it to you. I like the build up of graffiti on the orange background.

This is my friend Rob, I caught him today as he was walking in the door.  He is wearing a plaid button up shirt with a dark green pull over sweater. This look is both sharp and laid back.

Looking good!

Hand it Down!

    Family hand-me-downs can be seen as old junk that your brother or sister doesn’t want anymore. Sometimes, though, you luck out and receive something you can work with or something of great value. Some great hand-me-downs I have seen around campus include; rings, a necklace, a jacket, and a pair of moccasins style shoes. Matthew John, a science student in university, has his own hand-me-down and a story to go with it. “It’s my pride and joy” John said, referring to what once was his grandfather’s hat. The Lions hat was given to John for his sixth birthday. He says it was the best gift ever and it means so much to him that it was from his grandfather. The hat was a little too big then, but he eventually grew into it, then right back out. “Even though the hat is a little small I still wear it because it means a lot to me.” John takes good care of  it and tries to keep it as clean as possible, in order to preserve it for years to come.  

    As far as the rest of John’s style, he says he likes to look good but keep it simple. “If I like it and look good I buy it, it’s that simple. I don’t need to have the latest fashion to look good.” He tries not to fall for all the name brands, cheap is not always worse. Left, he is sporting khaki shorts, a no name cheap v-neck shirt and his Lions hat.

Backpacks

This week I have noticed a number of people with JanSport SUPERBREAK backpacks. The backpacks come in many different bright colours and styles. They have two compartments and are very light weight. Check out these retro packs at: www.jansport.com

Take a look at some retro themed advertisements from JanSport for 2011 and 2009.
In the 2009 video, the bus says it all. Also the colours and imagry also scream 80's. In the 2011 video, if you don't notice the style and fashion then go back and watch it again. Everything is "new age" vintage, pay close attention to the glasses and sun glasses.

                                           2009

   

                                          2011

What's Old is New Again

Here are some new vintage ideas. This is my friend Kryštof Krupanský from Czech Republic; he found this clothing in his friend’s grandfather’s attic, and they decided to come up with some stylish outfits.

Travel, Culture and Style

Hello everyone, my name is Danielle and I am a student in university. I grew up in a small town in Ontario, Canada and I just recently moved, 6 hours away, to a bigger town for school. In school I am taking a digital journalism program and I can already tell that I’m going to enjoy it.

In class we were asked to create blogs and blog about something that we are somewhat passionate about. For me there was no question. There are three things I love that I would like to incorporate into this blog; travel, culture, and style.

 I have spent a considerable amount of time in Europe over the last few years, twice with a group of people and once on my own. While traveling I have met many people from around the world and I have been inspired by the different cultures and style. My favourite styles types are indie and grunge, I also love anything "sketchy". This blog will be showing off, through different types of media, styles that have a touch of vintage and sketchiness. Always feel free to leave comments and tell me what you think. I will be updating this as much as I can, and I hope to inspire you with my posts.