Tuna Bake's Vintage Style Takes the Cake

I thought I would take a moment to share a couple of pics which my lovely customer, Claire, had posted of herself in 1930s items from my shop (a hairpin crochet capelet and a 30s cotton dress).  At the same time, I wanted to share a glimpse at some of her amazing creations (she's a very talented illustrator). Check out her own etsy shop for more of her whimsical work!   

Vintage Holiday High Tea at the Hotel Mac

Some snaps of our lovely vintage holiday "nutcracker" high tea at the Hotel MacDonald yesterday, the results of a prize package I had won from the hotel last month.  Ms. Erin bought the beautiful grey 40s skirt suit she wore from my shop ;).  The hat I'm wearing in the first image below is also a shop item (my 30s dress is a perennial favourite in my personal collection).  

Whatsoever Things are True

Perhaps because I spent 10 years of my adult life in university, around this time of year, I still get excited about the idea of back-to-school. Really, it's the preppy fall collegiate fashions that thrill me...and I will always be particularly smitten with vintage college fashions.  With all this in mind, my wonderful model, Charly, helped me create a bit of a mini-Look Book, containing items from my shop (or forthcoming to the shop).  These ensembles, which I styled and photographed, were inspired by vintage co-eds of the 40s, and shot at my own alma mater, the University of Alberta.  The title of the shoot (and this post) are derived from the U of A's motto, which, in Latin, is Quecumque Vera, "Whatsoever Things are True."  

1940s College Beanie Hat (forthcoming)

1950s Charcoal & Mustard Jumper Skirt

1930s Yellow Marble Bakelite Bangle

1940s Black Rayon & Cream Soutache Dress

Vintage Red Felt Beret

1940s Black Gabardine Two-Piece Skirt Suit (coming)

1930s Brown Fur Felt Cap

1930s Brown Crepe Rayon Dress

1940s WAVES Navy Uniform Jacket (forthcoming)

1940s/50s Yellow Leather & Metal Cincher Belt

1940s Plaid Taffeta Skirt (forthcoming)

Vintage Red Felt Beret

Vintage Red Felt Beret

1940s Black Gabardine Skirt Suit (forthcoming)

 *1930s inspired Cream Blouse, custom made by Nudeedudee
*Yellow Shoes: Re-mix Vintage Shoes

Highlands Fling

I don't know about you, but I am all revved up about autumn and ready to say good-bye to summer. One of the key reasons? So I can wear some of my pretty plaid 1930s fall frocks!  This morning, the weather was not quite as scorching as it has been, so my photographer (thanks, mum!) and I ventured out to find a fun place for an outfit photoshoot (I am sure you have grown as weary of the backyard setting I've been shooting against as I have!!).  Imagine my glee when I remembered the colourful wall mural in the nearby historical neighbourhood of Highlands! Imagine my absolute joy when we got there and I found my outfit matched the plaid pattern and paint colours integrated into the mural. Rah-rah-rah! Huzzah for my one and only Highlands fling!

Outfit: 

1930s Dress & Jacket Set: Chiffon Lounge on Etsy

1930s hat: The Swinging Seamstress on Etsy

Yellow "It Girl" shoes: Remix Vintage 

Rhapsody in Blue (and White and Red)

Recently added to the shop: a NWOT deadstock 1930s Fruit of the Loom label navy, white, and red buttoned cotton dress. Doesn't it look like one of the mid 30s frocks featured in a 1930s "Rhapsodies in Blue" catalog image I found on Pinterest a while back?

Vive La France; Or A Good Old-Fashioned Outfit Post

When my friend and fellow etsy vintage seller Rhiannon, of Garb Oh Vintage, offered up an adorable sailor-themed deadstock French 1930s wrap-front dress for sale recently, I knew I had to make it mine. Thankfully, not only was it my size, but it matched perfectly with my favourite 30s red straw hat from The Swinging Seamstress.  Needless to say, I am a happy camper. Oh, and it's got, Puffed Sleeves, Marilla! :D. Apologies for some wrinkle dinkles...I need to re-iron it. In the mean-time, I wear it around the house while listing items in my shop ;). 

Alberta Vintage Roses (Edmonton Chapter) Victrola & Croquet Spring Pie Picnic

As promised, here are some photos of the First Annual Victrola & Croquet Spring Pie Picnic, put on by the Edmonton Chapter of the Alberta Vintage Roses in Dick Mather Gazebo Park, next to McKay Avenue School (you shall surely recognize my vintage gal pals Bailey, Erin, and Laurie from previous outing posts).

  

My outfit details: I donned my 1930s floral cotton (feedsack?) dress, 30s crocheted hat, Re-mix 'Emily' shoes, and 30s celluloid glasses (though one of the lenses was cracked and fully broke on the way to the picnic..boo!).

Vintage Tea with Miss Bee!

Yesterday evening, the beautiful Miss Bee and I attended Dr. Anne Bissonnette's lecture on the history of Tea Gowns hosted by Rutherford House.  What a treat!  Here's a little recap of the evening, in instagram photos (well, I took my outfit photo in advance, but the rest were instagrammed). Attendees were encouraged to dress up...there was a wee contest for best dressed and my 1930s ensemble won (I thought B. should have at least shared in that title, but what an honour, as the other guests looked great!!!).

1930s hat (in my shop)

1930s dress: Wildfell Hall

1930s and carved bangles: my own collection

Rutherford Photo Shoot, Part Two

Here are the key images from my vintage photo-shoot for my shop, set at Rutherford House. Items shown are either listed or coming soon!