Address: 42 Kensington Ave.
Phone number: 416-597-9049
Hours of operation: Mon - Sat 11am-7pm/Sun 12pm-6pm.
Payment methods: Cash, Interac, Visa, Mastercard.
Directions:Take the Spadina streetcar southbound to Nassau St., turn right onto Baldwin St., and then left onto Kensington Ave.

At Butterfly, accessories will catch your eye before you even enter this Kensington Market shop. Racks of belts line the walkway that lead to the door, and are only a small indication of what awaits inside. Within the bright pink walls (one of which is covered by an array of plastic sunglasses, ranging from 60s-inspired frames to futuristic styles) is a collection of fashionable accessories that cross all eras, materials and styles.

The narrow space houses varying selections of necklaces, bracelets, rings, body jewelry, gloves, belts, as well as hair accessories. Whether you’re simply browsing, or have a specific item in mind, the selection features silver, stone, wood, leather, faux-gold and beaded pieces.

Shopping at Butterfly may help you easily bring life back to your basics, with prices ranging from $0.80-$78. Another way to maximize the value of your shopping dollars is to purchase a Surprise Bag. The small ($10) is filled with merchandise ranging from $50-$100 in value; while the large ($15) contains anywhere between $100-$150 worth of accessories.

profile and photography by Erica Cupido