check out our yummy new finds!! we went digging again just for you…i also got a *top secret* (no photos, sorry) batch from my momma’s closet once more…she continually inspires and surprises me with more and more amazing clothing…there’s more??!! yup! there probably is…

xo
aileen
www.sifted.ca –> the shop is getting updated! check in for our MJ shirt sale!!

I’ll be trunking along the MJ shirts and all types of vintage goodies Don’t miss out, this is one day only!! See flyer for details:

Sunday, January 31st, 2010 @ Drool - 198 Augusta Ave.

RETAIL GALLERY 167 augusta ave.

we have linked up with the kapisanan philippine centre’s new RETAIL GALLERY. the shop features an eclectic bunch of designers that are filipino/items with a filipino theme as well as novelty items like vegetarian chicharon!  dope.   please support my fellow artists and artistas by dropping by/saying hi/picking up an item or two…

open for business

goodies!

woke up quite early to meet my cousins and got to be the first in line for le petit dejuner…an amazing breakfast spot on king st. e in toronto. despite them not carrying the strawberry banana soy smoothie mentioned in an article posted outside the restaurant anymore, breakfast was divine. was still having that craving so had the strawberry waffles (did i mention they taste like skyflakes?). you may want to order extra chantilly cream for your waffle because you need a dab for every single bite. upon my next visit, i’ll go a little crazier with my menu choice. they even serve dinner…yummsies!!

walking around after and seeing more of the scotiabank marathon, we realized how dumbsie toronto drivers can be. there was a HUGE NEON ORANGE sign saying “ROAD CLOSED”, but these dumsies obviously don’t read! i thought to myself, wow, a sign doesn’t do enough these days, people need an actual BARACADE before they realize the road is closed! i guess the police with his back turned, people running in marathon gear, line up of cars and honking drivers wasn’t enough for them to realize they should probably take another route. all i can say is wow. too bad i didn’t have my camera…i guess they didn’t have a proper breakfast like we did. thank you LPD!!

after brekkie checked out the clothing show! i picked up some cute necklaces from karin norstrom, and a pair of wikkid vintage sunglasses from promise to repeat. the vintage section is shrinking each time around which is so sad. not sure if it’s the organizers or the lack of applications?? i’ve had a booth consecutively from fall 2003 til fall 2007…fell off for a couple of years i think it’s about time sifted comes back fierce. i am thinking fall 2010 is the right time for us…so you have all been cordially invited WELL ahead of time. hope to see you all there!!

please join the official mailing list by sending an email to: thelist@sifted.ca

xo
ehlean

PS shop etsy!!

Designer Aileen Telesforo
releases limited edition
Michael Jackson t-shirts
to pay tribute to the late Icon

As a tribute to Michael Jackson, designer Aileen Telesforo has come up with a limited edition t-shirt line showing love for the man and his music. Since Michael Jackson was only fifty years old when he died, only fifty pieces of each colour variation will be produced. The entire collection will have a total of 300 pieces, each with a personal touch from the designer, a hand-cut heart. Telesforo’s latest creations will be available August 29, 2009, which would have been Michael Jackson’s 51st birthday.

Aileen Telesforo could not believe the news of Michael Jackson’s passing on June 25th, 2009. She found it absolutely necessary to commemorate him the best way she knows how – through clothing. Drawing inspiration from elements of Michael Jackson’s famous “Thriller jacket” she came up with the prototype that night. The shirt was at first a personal project, but after positive feedback and requests, she realized this love for Michael Jackson must be shared.

Telesforo’s company, Sifted has been offering vintage clothing via eBay since 2003. Her online store, Sifted (www.sifted.ca) will officially launch along with the Michael Jackson tribute shirts on August 29th, 2009. The store will feature vintage clothing and accessories as well as one-of-a-kind items created by the designer. The limited edition shirts will be available that day through her online store as well as selected boutiques in Toronto.

Keeping with her love of vintage and the retro era (the late 70’s to the early 90’s), Aileen Telesforo has also started her own street fashion clothing label, Ama and Ina. This labour of love is inspired by her parents’ way of dress while she was growing up as a child. She has always admired their eclectic style, especially her mom, who is her muse. She often enjoys going through old photo albums as a way to recharge her spirit, get inspiration, and to poke fun at those silly moments as a young child. The full Ama and Ina collection will be launched for the Spring/Summer 2010 season.

ohh baby...it's gonna be hot!!

if you’re planning to check out MANIFESTO tomorrow, stop by and say hello we’ll be part of THE FRESHEST GOODS MARKET!! [booth #24] from 12pm-7pm. we’ll have lots of goodies and wares for sale. including the MJ shirts of course!!

hope to see you there!
aileen

i had to sit down for this one..

ama and ina gets local.

259 harbord st. (west of bathurst)

ama and ina is now available at OPYNI (pronounced OPEN EYE). open eyes to supporter of ama and ina, MYCK KABONGO sporting the R.I.P. MJ shirt in black and white.

Myck Kabongo in limited edition ama and ina

xo
ehlean