Its always a pleasure having Jill Barber in the store.  Its especially grand that she made the time for a visit during the launch of her new CD.  Check out this great clip from Etalk as Jill tries out a variety of vintage look a la some of history’s most talented songstresses.

Thanks to La Belle Bride for including us in their post on creating a vintage wedding!  Be sure to check out the entire posts for some great tips on how to add a touch of vintage to your special day.  La Belle Bride also has some great resources as well.

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Thanks to the Toronto Star for inquire about our favorite vendors in the city who keep clothes looking fantastic and new, no matter what decade they were originally made in.  Check out Tracy Nesdoly’s list on the Toronto Star’s website.

Labl

Tao Drayton of Cabaret Vintage recommends Labl for alterations.

“Fashion without fit is like icing without the cake,” says Labl owner Elizabeth Oliveira, a seamstress and designer. and a reputed maniac for perfectly fitting garments.

677 Queen St W.; 416-504-1504

Boyd Cleaners

Another find of Tao Drayton, and one Cabaret Vintage trusts Boyd Cleaners with even its most delicate vintage.

727 Dovercourt Rd.; 416-536-1490

We love the opportunity to see former local Leith Clark now that she’s mostly abroad in the fashion centres of London, Paris and Italy.  Its also fantastic to know that she still thinks of us as well.  Here’s an excerpt from a recent interview with the international stylist in FASHION Magazine. Join our Guest List at the top right corner of the screen for updates on our parties, events, celebrity visits, and special sales!

How do you beat the winter blues? “I don’t get them; I love snow. I live in England, so I miss Canadian winters a lot. I love the burrowing. Everyone needs to burrow with blankets, cashmere, tea and movies.”

Where do you go vintage shopping in Toronto? “My favourite store is Cabaret. I love the boy that works there—I love that he has special things that he always thinks you’ll like.”

Best city to shop in? “Paris.”

Where will we find you? “Bon Marché, Miu Miu, Chanel, Les Archives de la Presse, Serge Lutens, Isabel Marant, Ladurée, Sonia Rykiel and Colette. But I like the Japanese cakes at Toraya more than shopping itself.”

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At Cabaret we have the belief that it’s all in the details, especially when trying to create the perfect look.  One area that is often overlooked is outerwear.  When you have the perfect dress, the ultimate pair of shoes, and great accessories but then put on the same old coat that you wear to work everyday, it doesn’t continue the spectacular look that you have created.

Meet Pamela, who is wearing one of our beautiful vintage opera coats in burgundy velvet.  The coat, an original from the late 1930s and adds glamour to a fantastic evening out, completing her look.  Thanks to Pamela and Nick for the great photos!

Have you attended a fantastic event with your Cabaret Vintage piece?  Send us a picture of yourself and we may post it on our blog!

1970's Goldtone necklace from Cabaret Vintage

If you look in our New Arrivals Gallery you’ll find quite a number of dresses and outfits that feature this necklace.  Frankly, its been our go-to accessory for quite some time in the store and has been featured in the window display and in photos numerous times.

Its the little black dress of jewelry.

We’ve paired it beautifully with 1950’s knit day dresses, 1970s evening wear, and even peeking out from a 1940’s suit set.  Its been admired by many customers but hasn’t found a home, a frequent comment that we hear is “I have nothing to wear it with”.  A bold piece of fine jewelry can make its own place of distinction with a variety of outfits.  My favorite look for this piece was with a bold 1950’s Kelley Green knit dress and it also looked fantastic when borrowed for a photo shoot to be styled with our Cabaret Collection Tulip dress in antique white.

Explore your closet in an open minded way and try out pieces in your jewelry box that may have slipped out of favor; you may find a great new look right under your nose.

Vintage chain necklace

We love the vintage retro style in Scott Pilgrim vs The World

I think its an understatement to say, that we really enjoyed Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s character Ramona Flowers in her new movie Scott Pilgrim vs The World.  It was fantastic to see a film that not only used authentic Toronto locales but also had a hint of authentic Toronto street-style as well.  We’ve picked out a few pieces from our racks that wouldn’t be out of place in the closets of either Scott or Ramona.

Cabaret Vintage Beaded Original 1960's Evening Purse

1 – Handkerchief (Sadly no – paper tissues cannot be substituted) The reason for this will be seen in final photographs when little bits of white paper maybe stuck to your forehead.  It has happened before to many a bride’s dismay.  Vintage handkerchiefs also give the opportunity to add something old on the walk down the aisle in a discrete way as well as make a fantastic keepsake for generations to come.  One of our Cabaret Brides had the fantastic idea of finding a variety of handkerchief in different styles with vintage monograms of the initials of her bridal party.  They make a great last minute favor to the others who are part of the day.

2- Tinted Lip gloss (Not lipstick)  Its tempting to reapply colour throughout the day however, unless you are applying complete face throughout the day, while your cheek and eye clour fade with wear, the tone of your lips will outshine the rest of your face.  So if you only intend to touch up your lips throughout the day just keep it to a tinted lip gloss that coordinates with your base colour – with all the kissing and smiling your lips will thank you for the extra moisture.  To keep your colour throughout the day try a lipstain colour as the base instead.

3 – 3 feet of Dental floss (But not the whole package)  Why dental floss you may ask?  Because your wedding day unfortunately is usually the one day of your life that you will somehow get something stuck in your teeth sadly and usually your venue will not be conveniently located next to a drug store.  One customer told us of her attending a wedding of a co-worker where she got a piece of salmon sashimi stuck in her teeth early in the cocktail reception.  This lead to desperately looking for loose threads on her outfit  in a washroom stall to remedy the situation.  Best way to travel with it: wrap a length around a couple of hair pins instead of caring the whole package and taking up precious purse space.

4. Hairpins (Not multicoloured or metallic)  Just 4 or 5 will do in a colour that compliments your hair – so no metallics.  Even the most coiffed of hairstyles sometimes flop under the pressure of having to stay perfect for an entire day under lights, humidity, sitting in gazebos in the park, and dancing with uncles.  Just a few hairpins will ensure that your veil or headpiece stays in place along with any stray hairs.

5. A happy memory (This can be anything)  We’ve heard of ticket stubs from a first date, a friendship bracelet from a best friend, or a piece of fabric from something you both have shared.  When all is said and done, even an event with 5 or 500 people really just comes down to 2.  Take something down the aisle that always reminds you of this and really it will help with keeping everything in perceptive if the car arrives late, the cake is tilted, or your hair goes flat.  It always just comes down to 2.

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*Have any of your own must haves?  Comment below and let us know.

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Check out our newest video series with tips on how to look fabulous this holiday season from head to toe. In this first installment Tao Drayton explores outerwear looks to finish off that perfect evening outfit.