Saturday, May 8, 2010

THE EXCHANGE

Today Clay and I wandered The Exchange District, one of my favorite places in Winnipeg. The Exchange District derives its name from the Winnipeg Grain Exchange, the centre of the grain industry in Canada, and the many other exchanges which developed in Winnipeg during the period from 1881-1918. Today The Exchange remains the vibrant core of the city, hosting a plethora of independently owned boutiques, chic restaurants, and great vintage and antique shops surrounded by a booming artistic community. 
Wearing Le Château wrap cardigan, Vero Moda dress, Urban Outfitters double flower ring, Le Château snake ring, Aldo heels.
 The Exchange is a national historic site and commercial and cultural centre in Winnipeg with beautiful architecture and some heritage buildings pre-dating 1910. Nestled beneath the city's skyscrapers, this 30-block area encompasses the raw but vibrant beauty Winnipeg has to offer. The Exchange District is a must-see if you ever visit - and I'll gladly take you for a walking tour, shopping, and some delicious eats!

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51 comments:

  1. That dress is so incredible. I adore your blog so very much. xo

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  2. Such a gorgeous dress the draping is just lovely!!

    You take lovely pictures :)

    Beautiful

    Char x

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  3. Love this outfit. The architecture is cool too.

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  4. The dark grey cardigan really solidifies the frilly dress. brilliant touch.

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  5. very, very pretty my girl!

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  6. Awesome pictures! You're back :)

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  7. OMG what an honor, linked first!! :P

    I really hope they start developing more in the exchange. Condos, apartments, shops, food, clubs, pubs, anything! On both sides of main, too. I feel like it is so beautiful but not living up to its potential.

    I'll live there one day though, mark my words!

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  8. Loving all the layers in your outfit. From the drapey cardigan to the ruffled dress! Very pretty.

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  9. love the black lips, and pretty colors

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  10. the photos in front of the grafitti wall are gorgeous

    great outfit!

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  11. You look so lovely Antonia, that dress is absolutely amazing! The exchange district sounds cool, maybe I can visit it some day!
    xxx

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  12. Your cardigan looks amazing!!

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  13. Fantastic dress and photography!
    panda xxx

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  14. Oh I love all the drapey goodness going on in your outfit.

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  15. Gorgeous post, love your outfit and your blog!

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    x

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  16. fabulous outfit.. the district sounds awesome. id love to visit it and explore all the boutiques! :)
    vicki xo

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  17. Beautiful photos! I've ALWAYS wanted to go to Canada & these photos make me want to go even more!
    I love your cardigan btw, I've been looking for one just like it even though its sweltering out.
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  18. Hi,

    Cute blog! Great pictures and what an AMAZING dress!

    I have a new fashion blog! I would love you to have a look and be a new follower.

    Hope to see you soon.

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  19. wow!!!! love your pictures!!!!

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  20. Whhuuuuuuut, I was in the exchange ALL DAY yesterday, how did I not run in to you?? So wierd. Did you check out the craftival??

    <3<3<3

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  21. I'm loving all the layers and colors here. Winnipeg looks so beautiful and so do you!:)

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  22. BEAUTIFUL DRESS!!! wow.
    also i love the change of lipstick. plum is definitely your colour.

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  23. Adore the cardigan,photos are perfection :)

    x

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  24. great pictures!
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  25. Great lip color! Love the snake ring

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  26. oh antonia, these have got to be some of my absolute favourite photos of you! you look so chic and mysterious.

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  27. I loooove that snake ring! Too awesome.

    Looking gorgeous as always :) the Exchange is my fave place in the city! Have you been to the Mondragon? Really good vegan food (and bookstore)! :)

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  28. These pictures are beautiful! I like your tiered dress with that snake ring. I'm all about the contrast :)

    XX,
    Neekoh

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  29. this dress has such beautiful draping! it's great that you got it in such an unassuming color... it makes everything else pop!

    xo.
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  30. perfect outfit, and the lipstick! You look beautiful as usual ♥

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  31. great photos, shoes, sweater! but i cant lie i dont love the dress, sorry.

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  32. Super cute dress! and Love the scenery!
    Love and excelsior!
    Leia

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  33. lovely pics!! im completely in love with that cardigan! xx

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  34. amazing photographs <3 i like your looks here, especially the second one. and the rings are great!

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  35. Just discovered your blog, and love your dress!
    Have started to follow :)
    If you have a moment, please check out my blo
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    UO x

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  36. I love the draping sweater and draping dress together. They flow into one another and look so nice.

    It sucks that the Pastry Castle closed down - every time I was in the Exchange I'd stop in for a bite!

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  37. great outfit, love the layers of frills
    Rianna xxxxxx

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  38. Hi lady! These are such pretty photos and I love that dress. I'm still a sucker for tiered ruffles.

    Thanks for the walking tour pics. I have yet to visit there, but your city looks so beautiful!

    xo, becs

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  39. looks great :) And I love your outfit too! :)

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  40. loveee this outfit! you're so pretty!

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  41. My Goddd , I love your hair, so pretty and perfect
    Great great blog

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  42. your pictures are entirely, ridiculously completely amazing...and the fact that you are in winnipeg making it all happen only makes it even more surreal. grew up on the prairies myself...

    great blog!!

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  43. It's all about the image!

    I love everything that creates the image which grabs my eye like an angry parent!!!

    hahaha.

    Loves it!

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  44. thanks to share ur city history, btw I love ur dress, the details is very pretty :)

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  45. these pictures are AWESOME.

    everyone please check out and follow my fashion blog please!

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    I promise you will enjoy it ;)

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  46. You look lovely, rocking that dark lip color.

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  47. so glad i stumbled upon another fabulous winnipeg fashion blog!!! it's so nice to see people who really put effort into their looks and styles here in the city! :D

    you look so good in that dress and cardigan!! such great textures combined! :D

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  48. wow i love this outfit everything about it is great i really like the rings and the dress

    the photos are great i love the buildings and scenery
    XX

    Vi from Cali

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  49. I love your outfit, your dress is awesome ! :)

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