Just a wee shop update today featuring…COATS. Some lovely, lovely coats. Honestly, this striped rain coat is amazing. In every way. If it fit me properly (a size smaller), I would never ever part ways with it. I’d love to see it go to a good home and get some wear. It deserves to be out in the streets of this world. Pop by the shop today and pick up a winter coat (and maybe some other things).

1950’s Creamy Beige Peter Pan Collar Coat (S)

1960’s Charcoal Fur Trim Double Breasted Coat (M/L)

Velvet & Cable Knit

October 25, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

1. 1970’s Cream Fishermans Knit Pullover (XS/S)

It’s hard to come by a good cable knit pullover. Depending on how you like the fit, it can seem like an endless expedition to find the right one. That being said, I have a pretty great one in the shop today. If you’re not really an over-sized pullover kind of person, this one checks off all the boxes in terms of color, fit and warmth. I also listed some pretty sweet velvety softness (makes you want to touch your own thighs all day), and an amazing 1940’s dress. When I’m wearing it I honestly feel like it takes me back to the Dust Bowl days. Pairing it with the Blixen Boots, it’s like a Dust Bowl match made in heaven. And last but NOT least…the novelty print dress. GAH! If this dress fit me, it would be going nowhere. I originally bought it for myself without trying it on (stupid). I was obsessed the second I saw it. It’s just the right amount of sweet with weirdness. Its glorious! Come check out the shop today. These items want to come home with you!

2. 1990’s High Waisted Emerald Green Velvet Pencil Skirt (S/M)

3. 1990’s High Waisted Black Velvet Skirt (S)

4. 1940’s Mint Green Pinstripe Eyelet Ruffle Dress (S/M)

5. 1960’s Novelty Print Peterpan Collar Dress (XS)

Shoes & Bags at Larkspur

October 17, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

1950’s Cream & Ivory Beaded Hand Bag

Today’s shop update is full of purses and a couple pair of shoes. Things I have had for sometime now, and never quite got around to photographing…until now. The hand bags are so great. A perfect accessory for a night out. Maybe even add a little sparkle to a New Year’s Eve outfit…which is months away, but it’s always good to plan ahead (I should take my own advice). Pop by the shop today, maybe something will catch your eye!

1950’s Black Beaded Hand Bag

1950’s Ivory Beaded Hand Bag

1980’s Buttery Yellow Faux Snake Skin Purse

1980’s Patchwork Pastel Floral Hand Bag

1960’s Ivory Box Style Hand Bag

1970’s Green Suede Bow Detail Shoes 8.5

1960’s Gold Lame & Ivory Heels 6.5

Bonjour! Un Shop Update

October 3, 2013November 11, 20142 Comments

1….1970’s Rust High Waisted A-Line Skirt (S/M)

It feels like every time I take listing photos for the shop, a thunderstorm rolls in. What is this curse? So once again, the lighting in these photos leaves much to be desired. But what can a girl do? These are the woes of a girl who cannot afford a shop studio just yet, and thus, lovely natural light can be few and far between when the sun does not hit my apartment windows quite right (or at all). Anyways!! This week I have two very lovely skirts! The polka dot baby was actually from my very own wardrobe, but I decided to let her go. She deserves a lot more wear than I was giving her. Oh, and then these adorable 1960’s powder pink ruffle bloomers! Eep! So darling. They need a good vintage negligee loving home. As does the robe. I love this robe, I do. But my hoarding of robes needs to come to an end (it won’t though).

I hope everyone has a very lovely Thursday! Come virtually visit the shop today. Maybe something will catch your eye!

2….1960’s Olive Green Floral Embroidered Knit Cardigan (S/M)

3….1970’s Navy & Polka Dot Nautical High Waisted Skirt (S/M)

4….1960’s Powder Pink Ruffle Bloomers (S)

5….1960’s Pale Pink Sheer Lace House Coat (one size fits all)

Larkspur & TVCS

September 30, 2013November 11, 20147 Comments

I’m not sure how to express the amazing time I had at The Toronto Vintage Clothing Show. This will now be the fourth vintage market I have done this year. I forget to sit down sometimes and appreciate how much I (and of course Meg, when she was still involved) have done in less than a year with the shop. There is so much more I would like to do, but it’s a decent start.

Anyways! The show! I met so many wonderful people, customers and vendors alike. I am a pretty shy person, but when I’m at my booth, it’s like my discomfort totally dissipates. Getting to talk vintage with people, and sharing the things I love, well it’s a feeling quite like dancing for me. The time flies by, and before you know it, you weren’t quite sure what happened, but you’re left with a warm feeling inside.

It felt like a breath of fresh air when we arrived at 6:30am to load in, and everything was totally organized. I didn’t have to ask a single question. If you have ever participated in a flea market etc., you know what I’m talking about. You can sometimes feel totally overwhelmed by the disorganization. This was not the case here. I have nothing but good things to say about this event, and it’s organizers/staff! Thank you 1 million times!

I unfortunately didn’t get to check out many booths. I was by myself most of the day, peeing wasn’t even really an option, so you can imagine sifting through racks of vintage was not going to happen. However, I did spot a coat that I fell so totally in love with, and ended up buying it at the very end of the day. Now I’m just anticipating colder weather (what!!??) so I can start wearing this baby gem.