tie one on

Perhaps you are burning with curiosity as to why we are speaking of scarves in the heat of summer. Befuddle your brain no longer: scarves are welcome during any season! You may think we're a little wonky for wearing them in the warm months, but all of dizzy alice's scarves are lightweight and ideal for any midsummer night's dream!

We adore scarves because they have so much muchness! They are such a versatile accessory; the places you can tie are endless! Scarves also add oomph to an outfit with ease as they come in a kaleidoscope of hues and patterns, adding depth to any ensemble.

 

Tie a scarf into a lovely bow around your collar.

 

Scarf: $4; Skirt: Alice goes to Oxford, m, $12; Bangles: prices vary

The flutter of a scarf on a pretty purse is so dreamy, wouldn't you agree?

 Scarf: $4; Hat: The Straw that Broke the Camel's Back, $20; Skirt: Honey, I'm Home! s/m, $25 (danier leather)

 

Loop them through loops as a fancy belt or create a playful embellishment on your hip.

 

 

 Scarf: $4; Shirt: Alice's Daydream, m, $8; Skirt: Denim Damsel, m/l, $12

In the heat of summer, we tend to want to get our hair off our neck - no better way to dress up your 'do than adding a silky scarf to your tresses. 

 

 Scarves: $4 each; Skirt: She's a Wildflower, s/m, $13

 

Need some step-by-step tips on how you can "tie one on"?

Luckily, Lilith Moon, a creative lovely lass, gives us a tutorial of 10 different ways to tie a head scarf :

 

 

Still aren't convinced you can wear a scarf in this heat?

Try tying an oversized scarf into a flowy summer dress!!

(oh-em-gee!!)

 

So shout it from the rooftops and from the street corners, "scarves are spectacular for summer!"

 

We hope you find several stunning ways to style your scarves. Next time we pop-up (Fri. Aug. 9th), be sure to check out dizzy alice's striking scarf selection!

 

 

Leave a comment or send us an email on how you show off your scarf!

open your hearts to open streets

Open Streets Hamilton is returning for their 7th year this coming Sunday June 23rd from 10am until 5pm in Hamilton's centre, James Street North. Open Streets is a not-for-profit community-based partnership that is dedicated to promoting active, healthy, and inclusive lifestyles. On Sunday, James St. North will be closed to vehicles and transformed into a shared space, a "playground", for everyone to experience. Street vendors and pop-up shops, like yours truly ;), will give guests the opportunity to browse and purchase goods. Trendy eateries like Mulberry Street Coffee House, The Brain, and The Green Smoothie Bar will fill your bellies and quench your thirst. In addition, and not to forget, the free health, recreation, and outreach-focussed activities and demonstrations that are provided by local community groups and organizations to make this day spectacular!

Here are just some of the treasures you'll find at dizzy alice this weekend:

For any Hamilton lover, our "Hamilton is Home", hand-painted appetizer plate of the Hamilton Post Office.

"Sake it to Me, Baby", vintage 5-piece sake set with a dreamy floral print.   

To put you in the mood, our 80s "Moody Blues" free-flowing dress. 

 

"I'm Hooked on You", crocheted shoulder bag. (Get it? I'm HOOKED on you?! Hooked? Crochet?!)

1970s Art Deco earrings. Far out!

Darling salt & pepper shakers, "The Wallflowers".

Our salt & pepper snails, "Sally & Samuel".

An ode to Jamsquid's soon-to-be released music video, "Slug"

Watch the teaser, here!

See you on Sunday!!

sweet stories & tales of treasures

dizzy alice has been spinning with delight! We've been so fortunate to have had successful weekends "popping up" in Hamilton this month. We are over-the-moon with the positivity and warm welcomes we've received and would like to feature some of the pieces that have made their way to happy homes. A memorable moment was seeing people gathering around to try out our quirky 1950s cherry pitter, which was eventually sold to a lover of both cherries and vintage pieces. More highlights that have brought us so much joy were selling the most darling bumble-bee earrings to a wee girl nicknamed "Bee", the 1960s white gloves with dainty details to one funky little lady for her grade 8 graduation, and a young woman who bought some of our handmade pearl hair clips for her wedding day.

These little stories truly make our hearts sing!

Here are some of the other treasures that we sold:

This gorgeous cameo necklace and our "Mad Hatter's daughter" summer bonnet are now worn by the lovely lady, Shelly.

 

Dear friends, Chris and Katie, scooped up our Vintage Coca Cola Victorian Ladies tin trays to be used as share plates for their next social gathering.

Our cheery "Strawberry Fields Forever" vintage tablecloth & vintage Chianti bottle candles make the dreamiest table setting on its owner's porch.

This 1950s "Emerald City" decanter and shot glasses were fit for none other than a man who exuded that Donald Draper-esque persona!

This denim cut-off and pearl collar clip went to Ashley and Vilma, respectively,

two fashion-forward, stylish ladies.



A lover of our wonderland, this vintage tin globe (complete with the USSR!) went to a world traveller and geographer-extraordinaire!



May you all enjoy these charming curiosities from the past.

With love,

dizzy alice

** Please feel free to send us pictures of your delightful dizzy alice treasures to be featured in our future blog posts! **

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