Floral Print

As we enter spring we have a perfect fashion find. 

This second hand floral print top was found at Exile in Kensington Market. It was a great price as well, only 12$. Practically a steal! It is in perfect condition and although it is not vintage, its still very cute and very spring. We certainly are excited for spring and all of the great fashion that comes out in the warmer seasons.

Magic Flute

 In the cold winter months we got all dolled up and went to the Toronto Opera Company at Queen and University to see the amazing production of the Magic Flute.
Kaitlin and I believe that the opera is not an occasion for jeans and certainly not sneakers. We could say that we were fairly disappointed in the attire that we saw on our evenings at the opera.  Maybe we are just stuck in another time period but we think that you should try to match the romantic and classic atmosphere you get when you attend an opera by how you dress.
This beautiful floor length gown was perfect for the occasion. It was found in Kensington Market's "Vintage Depot". Although normally we only find the absolutely ridiculous there, this black lace dress was a perfect surprise. Its a 1980's dress made in California by a designer named "Roberta". I felt so great in the dress since it fit me so perfectly. It was just classic enough for the opera but has just enough unique details (the slit and the bow in the front) that I felt like myself in it.

White Leather Shoes

In an act of spontaneity the other day, we all went out together for the first time in a while. After smoothies, we came across something that always brings mixed emotions from us: a closing sale. Usually, we love closing sales since they usually cut prices in half, and being cheap as we are, we love getting more for our dollar. Unfortunately though, this closing sale was on at a Queen Street West Vintage clothing store. Boo hoo :'(


Take Me Back is located at 1692 Queen St W, almost at Roncesvalles (or at least, it will be for the next week or so D:) and is (was) a truly wonderful store. The owner is wonderful and friendly and, in the few times we got around to going there, always managed to talk us into buying more than we intended. They always had a good mix of both mens and womens clothes and lots and lots of shoooes(!) all for reasonable prices.


This week, we picked up a couple items for Craig. The first I will post right now, but the other will have to wait because he loves it and wears it everywhere (and he's not home right now).

These are a wonderful pair of white leather shoes dating back to about 1960. Made by "Timpson" "the shoe people", they're in absolutely perfect condition: not a mark on them! What's even better is they were inexpensive: hand made in England real leather shoes for half of what it would cost to buy a new pair of pleather shoes made in Japan. We love vintage.


Anyway, the school year is almost over and I've got me a job, so I will be out all summer vintage shopping like a crazy person. I encourage everyone to do the same, so we don't have to see anymore of these wonderful and sad closing sales!

Frou Frou

 In a bit of a rush a travel bag was needed when heading back home to Kingston, Ontario for a couple of days. Rushing off to one of the closest and most reasonable priced stores in the area on Queen West between Parkdale and Roncessvalles, Frou Frou was the first store that came to mind. 

After talking to  the fabulous and extremely nice owner about the situation he pulled out the most perfectly cute and appropriately sized purse. It can hold  two days worth of clothes and it's from the 1960's. It was purchased at an extremely great price of 15$.

 If you have the time this is a vintage store so worth checking out. They have hats, dresses, coats, and purses all squeezed into a rather small space. There is always something to find at Frou Frou and its one of our favourites!

Bungalow West

Located in Kensington Market where there is always something to find, Bungalow and Bungalow West were both stores that left us a bit disappointed. Although our good friend Kayla Heath did find a fantastic sweater/cardigan, it was a bit of a search and hassle. First at Bungalow, a rather large store with a decent selection, was way over priced. Then across the street to Bungalow West the prices were much more reasonable and it actually had vintage clothing section. Overall these stores aren't necessarily fantastic but you may end up being lucky like our friend and have the possibility of stumbling upon something cute.