Valentines Day 2025

My favourite holiday is here ! Valentines Day! Whats not to love ? It's a day filled with love,  chocolates and flowers. Not to mention everything is heart shaped.... and you know how I feel about heart shaped things. My plans for valentines day include making small finger sandwiches and baking a cake. I've had my eye on a marble cake recipe (this one) for a few days, I've never made it before bit I think I'll give it a try.  As well as eating these delicious caramels while watching a movie. What are you up to this Valentine's Day ?

Side note: I am wearing this gorgeous 1930s blouse from Fashion Conservatory and It is perfect for a romantic day like Valentines day. This blouse was part of my last blog post where I showed you a little haul of pieces from The Fashion Conservatory (link here) 

Lest We Forget - Day Trip To Fergus And Elora

I always take a day trip to Fergus and Elora on the days leading up to Remembrance Day. The Wellington County Museum and Archives always does the most thoughtful tribute on their front lawn. They put tons of white signs with names of soldiers from Wellington County who died in the First World War, World War Two, Korean and Afghanistan War. On the other side there is a poppy and it says we will remember then. walking through the signs and seeing how many there are its very overwhelming and it does make you stop and reflect on the sacrifices these men and women made so that we could live the life we do today. Then I took a walk through downtown Fergus, which a beautiful little strip of stores. They have window displays remembering family member who fought for your country. Since I was in the area I also walked through Downtown Elora and had lunch.  

As for my outfit I am wearing a grey1940s suit set with my crochet poppy. I also wore a 1940s blue hat, and a 1940s navy blue coat that I got from Vintage Soul Geek at the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show. 

Toronto Vintage Clothing Show Shopping Wish List

The Toronto Vintage Clothing Show is less than a week away! And I've been looking at inspiration and creating a list of the types of things I want to buy!  Although I always go to the show with an open mind Its always smart to have a general idea of the style you are shopping for. 

THE DECADES: 1930s AND 1940s

My main decades of interest are 1930s and 1940s. I'm crossing my fingers that there are more of these pieces at the fall show. It seems like as the years go by there are less and less of these pieces. I love the 1930s and 1940s because the styles are so elegant and feminine. And I also find them really flattering for my body type/shape. 

THE COLOURS

This is the colour palette that I am searching for.. and I know what you are thinking.... these look more like spring colours. And yes they are! I've been obsessed with these tones and how they compliment my skin tone all year. If you remember these are the same colours that were on my spring TVCS shopping list. so I guess not much has changed. 

1930s AND 1940s SKIRTS

Skirts are something I desperately need! I've been on the hunt for some plain coloured 1930s and 1940s skirts that I can mix and match with numerous things. Especially for day to day outfits. 

1930s AND 1940s KNITWEAR

Knitwear from the 1930s and 1940s is unmatched! They have gorgeous details and patterns. This is probably the most ambitious things on my wishlist because they are hard to come by. But I'm crossing my fingers that someone has some small knitwear they are willing to part ways with. I am interested in knit dresses, skirts, tops, matching sets. Anything really. 

1930s AND 1940s COATS

This is another item on the list that I am in desperate need of! I would like a small collection of 1930s and 1940s coats that I can wear with all of my outfits. Ideally in a brown, dark green, sage, burgundy, grey or navy. No black !  I feel like I should be banned from buying anything black!

1930s TILT HATS- FELT

I have been obsessed with 1930s tilt hats since last year! I managed to find a few but I would love to add some more to my collection since they are my most worn pieces. I would love to find some in a fun colour but also in grey and blue since I feel like those are the tones I would wear the most often (aside from brown which I already own) 

1940s HALO AND HEART HAT

Halo hats are definitely the most flattering for my face shape!  They are perfect for all seasons depending on the colour and material. I would love to find one in a tan/light brown colour or in any fun unexpected tone so that I can use it as a pop of colour. I've searched for a heart shaped hat for years and have yet to find one so maybe this is the season I find one! 

1930s AND 1940s LEATHER CLUTCH

This is the most specific items on my wishlist. I've never really been into leather clutchs but I've been watching a lot of 1930s movies lately and they always seem to appear on screen .... so naturally I fell in love with how they look. I would want it to have some form of interesting detail or pattern.... and of course be big enough to fit me phone.... modern person problems. 

Whether you are going to the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show or not I would love to know what is on your vintage shopping wishlist this season! 
If you are attending the show don't forget that its one Saturday September 28th and Sunday September 29th at the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition !  See you there ! 

 

Ending The Summer With A Polo Match

Ok I know I said the CNE is the unofficial end of summer but the warm weather has been hanging on and I'm so glad it has ! I went to a polo match on Saturday and the weather was perfect ! Honestly it was the perfect day. Except for the fact that I had a wardrobe malfunction right before leaving and had to change last minute ! You'll have to watch my youtube video to see my - beautiful - original outfit. I switched outfits to this 1940s pink skirt set. As I was running out the door I grabbed this 1940s hat that I thrifted the day before (I know I couldn't believe it either !) The pink and maroon  paired perfectly together because they are in the same colour family. I also grabbed my round 1930s inspired sunglasses, that I think really help complete the look.  Let me know what you guys think of this look below !  As well as make sure to watch my vlog below!