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We moved to Tumblr!

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Hi Everyone,

We've moved our blog to Tumblr! You are welcome to check it out here: http://ladymosquito.tumblr.com.

Thank you!

Cynthia

Surprise Mum with a beautiful tagua necklace!

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Tagua seeds are strong colourful, and beautiful. They're like jewels that grow on trees - the fruit of a palm-like plant that flourishes in tropical regions of South america. Artisans paint the nuts with brilliant but non-toxic dyes.

Hand-made in Peru, all of our tagua necklaces have been carefully selected and brought to Canada exclusively by Lady Mosquito

Spring has Sprung at Lady Mosquito!

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The sun comes out at Lady Mosquito! Lot's of new updates and innovations made at our store specially for you. Visit and enjoy! More pictures here.

Sustainable style – look great using this green gear

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Thank you Mercedeh Sanati for featuring our Tantrum handbag in your feature about sustainable, eco-friendly accessories! Follow this link to read the whole piece!

Happy International Women's Day!

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Celebrating this special day for women around the world, I want to share these pictures of my most recent visit to the workshop of these lovely group of women who make the hairpins for the store. These women are an inspiration and their work is fantastic. Thanks to all of them for sharing their beautiful stories and artwork with Lady Mosquito.

Happy International Women's Day!

Click on the picture to see more!

Facebook Contest

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Lady Mosquito Facebook Fans: Post a picture on our wall with your Lady Mosquito accessory and enter for a chance to win a TANTRUM HANDBAG! Starts today, until Monday February 28th! http://www.facebook.com/ladymosquito.ca

Lovely Brooches for Sale at the Store!

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We have these lovely little brooches & pins for SALE at the store! Pumatua Heart Brooch: $45/ Cockatoo Pin: $39.

Your Valentine’s gift: Red Tantrum Messenger

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Thinking of a Valentine's inspired outfit? Our red Tantrum Messenger bag is a great option. Can be worn across the body, as a hip shoulder bag, or as a sleek evening clutch!!! Visit our store or shop online at www.ladymosquito.ca!

Felt Up! at Now Magazine

2011-01-20T11:40:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Andrew Sardone at @NOWlifestyle for including Lady Mosquito in his feature about the wonders of felt! Follow this link for the whole feature: Felt Up!

New Arrivals at the Store!

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NOW Magazine 2010 Gift Guide

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Thank you Andrew Sardone for this post!

Anemona Necklace

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Another great gift idea from our store! Anemona Necklaces are a unique, gorgeous gift idea. These felt necklaces are perfect for the season. Have fun combining them with all sorts of different outfits! We have 8 different colours in stock.

Lady Mosquito Store now open on Mondays!

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Lady Mosquito will now be open on Mondays!!! Visit us from 11am to 6pm at 1020 Queen St West (just west of Ossington, on the north side). Hope to see you soon!

Our Visit to Vacide Erda Zimic's Workshop

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Every time I visit Lima, one my my favourite things to do, is to call up Vaçide, and ask her to meet up. I love to go to her workshop, chat with her and just feel completely inspired by her, by her work, and the lovely people that surround her.

On my last visit, I did decide to finally take my camera and shot some pictures while we chatted about her new creations, life, my order, etc.

Please follow the link to see more pictures: Vacide Erda Zimic's Workshop in Lima.

Enjoy!

Lady Mosquito in Elle Canada's Blog!

2010-11-05T13:06:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Beatriz Juarez, ELLE CANADA's Art Director, for this post about the Lady Mosquito Store! Read the whole post here: http://www.ellecanada.com/blog/?p=430

New Arrivals for the Fall!!!

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Hi everyone,

Autumn is here, and to mark the season we have lots of gorgeous new products at the store!

We are also having a special sale, reducing the price of selected handbags by more than 60%. Please follow this link to see the discounted prices.

Also, if you are one of those people who can never get to the store during regular hours, please send me an email at cynthia@ladymosquito.ca with the name of the product you would like to have, and we'll provide free delivery within the GTA.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope to see you soon!

BlogTo's Review!

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Thanks to Dayna Winter for visiting the store and writing about us and for Dennis Marciniak for these great pictures.

Dayna is a really talented freelance writer based in Toronto. To read more about her work and to follow her latest posts, you can visit her website at: http://youryoko.blogspot.com

Puro Corazon Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

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Shop online at www.ladymosquito.ca or visit our store located on 1020 Queen St West in Toronto (just west of Ossington)

Lorena Pestana Jewellery on Sale!

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We have these gorgeous pieces of jewellery on SALE for 50% off till the end of the business day this Thursday! (In store-only.)

Looking for the perfect Cocktail Purse?

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So in love...

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Puro Corazon Summer Collection 2010

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At Capsula's Workshop in Lima

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Lady Mosquito visits Gaby and Chivi at their workshop in Lima .

It was great to see them both and, as always, so much fun to share time with my dear friends! For more pictures please click here

It's Spring at the Store!

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Roses for Spring!

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New Retail Bags!

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A New Purse for a New Year...

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Holiday Store Hours

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Monday: 11am - 6pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday-Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm

Visit our store on 1020 Queen West for great gift ideas!

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New Arrivals at Lady Mosquito - Starburst Felt Rings!

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We just got these beautiful felt rings, straight from summery Peru and in a wide range of vibrant colours. With their playful design and starburst points, they are sure to cheer up any rainy or snowy day. Available at the Lady Mosquito store on Queen St. West near Ossington (see map) or online at www.ladymosquito.ca -- $22.

Cute Coin Purses back in stock!

2009-10-31T16:42:00.000-07:00

We just got these beautiful coin purses back in stock! Gaby & Chivi, continue to deliver awesome designs, all unique and completely handmade in at their workshop in Lima.

These lovely items are useful in many circumstances - to go out for a coffee, to keep your change, or even your monthly receipts!

They're a great option to consider as gifts as well!

Shop online at:www.ladymosquito.ca

Lady Mosquito Store on Queen West

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We are really happy to announce that, after a year of selling our unique finds in different neighbourhoods in Toronto, we have opened our own store in one of the hottest spots in town.

Now our whole range of products is available in our store at 1020 Queen St. West, on the first block west of Ossington.

At the same time, our online store is being constantly updated and always offers you the opportunity to shop online or send a gift to a friend.

We ship across Canada, the USA, and the UK, and our shipping rates are fabulous, starting at only $2.25!

If you have any questions or comments please send me an email at contact@ladymosquito.ca

We would love to hear from you!

Now Magazine - August 2009

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New Arrivals for the Summer!

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Toronto Life's Newsletter

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Susan Wagner's design was featured in Toronto Life's June newsletter. Thanks to Alanna Davey for this article, for more info about this purse visit: www.ladymosquito.ca

Tagua Necklaces for the Summer!

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These colourful tagua seeds necklaces, are great to wear for the summer! Your can wear them in many different ways, so be creative and take advantage of their great price, only $22. You can find them at The Purple Thumb (Queen&Woodbine) and at the Blue Banana Market (Augusta Ave on Kensington Market)

Bright Pea Earrings!

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The ancient technique of straw weaving is remarkably reproduced in this design mastered by expert northern-coast Peruvian artisans. The Toquilla straw in different colors becomes an extremely decorative element in this avant-garde jewellery that contrasts with the beautiful, elegant polished silver.

The combination of silver and straw (a rustic material) provides each piece of jewelry with the necessary versatility to look very chic and trendy.

The contrasting colors are great for this Spring season!.

Ship's with a beautiful velvet pouch - ready for a gift or to keep for yourself!

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We just got in these cute Lady Mosquito gift pouches! Now, all our necklaces and earrings are shipped with this velvet pouch - ready for a gift, or to keep for yourself :o)

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Vacide Erda Zimic

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Happy Valentines!

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Boxing Week Sale at www.ladymosquito.ca

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Happy Holidays!

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays for everyone!

Thanks to all our customers for choosing our special products as gifts. We hope everyone loved their presents.

We are currently traveling and we'll have updates and new lines of products soon! More details in our upcoming January newsletter.

Thanks for being a part of Lady Mosquito's project, for supporting and appreciating the work of creative artists around the world, and sharing the art and culture of other countries as you carry a Lady Mosquito product.

We love selecting the best for you.

xxLady Mosquito

New Puro Corazon Purses Arrivals!!!

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November is flying away and we are entering what for some of is the most beautiful season of the year -- winter!

Just in time for this special month, we got a new shipment of Pure Heart Purses. These beautiful designs are made by Colombian fashion designer Carolina Restrepo who works with women in different regions of Peru who embroider them with an exceptional workmanship.

Every purse is very special, since the designs are unique, and the purses are made in small quantities and won't be repeated for the next collection.

The bags are large enough that lots of stuff will fit in them. Following a super stylish concept mixed with Andean motifs, these purses complement even your most classic outfit with a burst of colours and sparkle that will make you shine through the winter!

We hope to hear your comments or any questions you would have. You can email me at cynthia@ladymosquito.ca, we would love to hear from you!

Cynthia

Buy online at www.ladymosquito.ca

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New Products for November!

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For the month of November we are introducing a new line of products. PuroCorazon purses from Colombian designer Carolina Restrepo and also handmade jewelry made in Peru exclusively for Lady Mosquito.

And we are introducing a new line of Coin Purses from Capsula! They are small, cute and fashionable for you to take your essentials with you!

We've also put together a small online store where you can shop for our products, you can visit us at: www.ladymosquito.ca

Please send me an email at cynthia@ladymosquito.ca if you have any questions or comments!

Lady Mosquito

Handmade purses with unique designs!

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About Capsula Purses

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Made in Lima-Perú, by plastic artist Gabriela Hupiu and graphic designer Chivi Gonzalez, these unique purses are the result of long months of creative work, research, and experimentation, all carried out behind-the-scenes, before the purses were introduced to the market in 2007.

Gabriela and Chivi still have a blast creating these beautiful purses, using innovative designs, brilliant colours, and graceful shapes to keep everything constantly new.

If you would like to see a larger picture of any purse, send me an email with the code number.

You can visit their website at www.capsulaperu.com

New Arrivals for October!

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Lady Mosquito just got a new shipment of Capsula Purses from Peru! Our friends Gaby & Chivi from Capsula have come up with all sorts of new creations, incorporating elegant designs and vivid colours, to help you express your own personal style.

We want to share these new creations with you and help you to find the perfect purse for the perfect occasion! Please send us an email if you have any questions or comments at cynthia@ladymosquito.ca

We are always on the look-out for new designers, and we'll be expanding our portfolio soon. We'll keep you posted!

Have a wonderful fall season,

Lady Mosquito

P.S. Send me an email if you wish to view the current catalogue of purses in stock. Thank you!

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The Making of Capsulas'

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Update for September!

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Dear Lady Mosquito friends,

Thank you for the wonderful support you have given to our purses. We'll be getting a new shipment in October with a new line of colours and designs.

We're also working on setting up an online boutique which we hope to have ready soon!

Please send me and email to cynthia@ladymosquito.ca if you would like me to contact you when we get our new shipment in.

Also, please note we have adjusted our introductory prices as of September 15th, see below.

Thank you very much for supporting our project.

Cheers!

Cynthia

Baguette - $70

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Semi-Baguette - $70

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Round Purses - $67

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Oval Purses - $75

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Oval Purses - $75

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