May you have a wondrous and magical 2012, and may you be surrounded

by small and grand miracles!

Over the years we have had countless rare treasures, but one of the most fun and popular have been the Vintage Peek-a-boo Pin-up Ties from the 1940s and 1950s.  They have also become one of the hardest items to acquire.  There is good news though.  A little company in the U.S. has emerged to make these classics available again.  Miss Feeney Peek-A-Boo Ties are available in Canada exclusively through Kingpin Pop-up Shop now at Cabaret, Lower Level, for a limited time.

This beautiful French corded 1950’s vintage- inspired lace dress has become and instant hit!  We had been working on a full lace dress since January and knew that we wanted to use this same lace that is optional with The Grace Kelly in The Collection.  We quietly added it to The Cabaret Collection a couple of months ago and it received a fantastic response and immediate orders.  It comes in Ivory or Antique lace and lining with a wide or narrow sash.  It is available, in sizes 0 – 14, off the rack when in stock, by order in 8 weeks, and soon online.  Please call or email if you have any questions.

We have wanted this dress in the Cabaret Collection since the beginning and have finally created it.  It took several attempts to get it just right, but we are thrilled with it.  It is a light-as-air delight, made of silk organza and available in several colours, size 0 – 14.  We wanted a breezy compliment to the very popular Bijou.   It is available off the rack when in stock, by order in 8 weeks, and soon online.  Please call or email if you have any questions.

KINGPIN

Gentlemenswear.  With Balls.

Kingpin is now at Cabaret on the lower level for November!  Come see the great selection of men’s vintage fashion and more!

Dress up or dress up the kids and have some treats in West Queen West this Saturday!

Put on your Halloween costume, bring your little witches and goblins, and Trick or Treat at the incredible shops, restaurants and galleries this Saturday from 11am to 6pm along West Queen West (Bathurst to Gladstone).

We will be giving out candy and treats from 11 – 6pm along with our participating neighbours.

Fill your loot bag, check out the crazy costumes, and enjoy special offers in West Queen West, The Creative Heart of the City!

We always love the opportunity to do something creative for Stylemepretty.com.  This time we got to work with an outstanding team to bring this incredibly sweet and romantic photo story to life.  Please view all the photos here.  The shoot features our 1950’s Pink Ribbon Vintage Dress, The Jolie, ivory silk organza dress, from The Cabaret Collection, and two Men’s vintage suits.

Photographer: Alex Albojer / Vintage Rentals + Styling: Hazlitt Vintage Rentals / Wardrobe: Cabaret Vintage / Jewelry: Tara Fava Jewelry / Hair + Make-up: Dawna Boot + Michelle Porowski of Onare Salon / Wedding Cake + Dessert Table: Truffle / Stationery: Barbara Kua Calligraphy + Pulp and Pearl / Floral Design: Wild Thyme / Event Planner + Styling: Sweet Beginnings Wedding & Event Planners / Location: Benmiller, Ontario

What I think I love most about Ms. Judith, is that she is a stellar example of dressing from head to toe.  From her killer grey stilettos, to the top of her recently acquired bowler hat (picked up at Cabaret Vintage) you can see that thought went into the selection of each article of clothing.  Leading busy lifestyles and having 24h schedules in most cases many outfits are chosen by the criteria of what’s closest to hand and is of similar colour.  Judith, busy as ever with work, events, and family still makes it a priority to dress well.  I especially love the punch of her textured stockings.  She is worthy of a photo every time she visits.  If you get to meet her, just hope that she has time to tell you a story from her extraordinary life.  You don’t get to meet people like Judith very often!

Walking the red carpet in May at Cannes, actress Tricia Braun currently promoting her latest film (and Cannes selection) “Big Muddy“  wore this lovely 1950s original to the screening and this 1960’s Cecil Chapman to an earlier event on the French Riviera.

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