Another day in the life of Cricri & Co

Me, wearing a 1970s jumpsuit- smart! I love it.

It all started after having dropped my wedding band at the Devil's Workshop for it to receive the final touch, a milgrain pattern- by the way, have I told you that Marco and I made our own wedding bands in a day, no? Oh, well, we did. And it was quite an experience! I recommend this devilish workshop to anybody interested in making their own jewels...I'll show you a picture of the two bands when mine is complete.

We then met with Miguel, Marco's twin brother, at the White Squirrel Coffee Shop, and the three of us, just like the Three Musketeers, set off to take a nice stroll on Queen West. The street was ours! We stopped at Spectacle, and because Spectacle loves you, we tried a few pairs...

A $1,000 pair of vintage Carreras...


Let's play a game: who is wearing the Oliver Peoples and who is wearing the Cutler & Gross? Marco or Miguel? Marco is wearing the Oliver Peoples (on the left) and Miguel, the Cutler & Gross (on the right)...

And now????

So, after an orgy of funny faces and other epiphanic moments in the mirror, we were ready to hit the road again. When we left, Darren, from Spectacle, told me that I was the ring master of a crazy circus. Amusing metaphor- it made us laugh! Ahhh, a short break at Starbuck's allowed us to quench our thirst and hunger thanks to a tall (which, as you probably know, means small in Starbuckian lingo) steamed soy milk and a few almonds on the side. Memo : we are on a detox, so no coffee, black tea or sweet beverages. Next stop on our walk on the mild wild side of Queen West: Cabaret, yeah! "Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome /Im Cabaret, au Cabaret, to Cabaret..."
No, not this Cabaret, the other one, the vintage shop, of course! All of a sudden, a wind of joyful frenzy blew us away, transporting us to some exotic shores of the past...a journey in time and styles.

Here is a 1960s silk suit - I look like a happy canary bird- happy colour!

Then Marco tried on a tail suit and white tie - just for the sake of it...WOW! For men, wearing a tuxedo on special occasions is a great argument but wearing this white tie outfit certainly leaves the audience speechless!

Finally Miguel, tried on this tuxedo and wondered if the 1970s bow tie was not a bit too chubby and too velvety...We cracked up but thought it looked pretty good!

After more than an hour spent at the shop, I made up my mind and bought myself a 1970s winter faux fur coat (in impeccable condition) that makes me look like Delphine Seyrig according to the boys, there are worse comparisons...

We resumed our walk. Last but not least, the Three Musketeers stuck their heads into black holes and became three Superheroes. Just the thought of that Saturday afternoon on Queen Street West puts a beaming smile on my face! Another beautiful day, full of punch...

Miguel, Peek-a-boo Jacob!

Marco, the Eager Groom!
Christine, the Cheeky Bride!