Sorry for the long absence friends and readers :)
But November has been a busy, busy month filled with fun.
Let me catch you up with What I Did and What I Wore for various happenings this past month…
THE VINTAGE SPECTACULAR
What do you call a night where the amazing GTA Swing Band pair up with the vocal talents of Mim Adams and Lindy Hop Revolution Dance Studio?
It’s called: The Vintage Spectacular!
And what a spectacular night it was… with a gorgeous venue – The Great Hall on WQW!
And danced my feet off!!!
Viva la Lindy Hop Swing Dancing!!! Not sure what that is? Click here to find out more :)
A rare moment – a bunch of lindy hoppers sitting down :)
ME and my Dance Teachers, Lindy Hop Revolution
REMEMBRANCE DAY
I’m embarrassed to say that this was the first year I’ve ever attended Remembrance Day Ceremonies as an adult.
Since I had the day off, I made my way to Old City Hall in Toronto and pinned my poppy to the wreath at the memorial there.
Got to see the fly-by of vintage World War II planes in ‘missing man formation’, and hear Mayor John Tory’s speech.
It was quite a moving experience to be apart of. For more pictures, check out my Instagram channel and follow me.
CHEF’S PLATE
With the end of the month here, I usually post a new recipe that I’ve tried out myself, for the blog.
Have you noticed that I haven’t been keeping up with this since around August/September?
Well, that is because I’ve been cooking up a storm with Chef’s Plate! Here’s what I’ve made this past month:
This fantastic service has helped introduce me to so many new veggies and dishes…and has given me new confidence in the kitchen.
If you’re curious and want to try it out, You can get 4 meals for FREE by using referral code: 2mealsfromPPMeow OR click this link.
1940’s @ GOORIN’S HAT SHOP
The Toronto Lindy Hop Community were invited to an exclusive shopping event at Goorin Bross on WQW – these fabulous hat makers were raffling off 3 gorgeous hats.
Hats. Wine. Live Music. #Boom
I was crushing on this one like crazy!!!
With Xmas nearby… I couldn’t justify dropping big money on any of the beautiful hats I tried on that night.
But I did come home with an Xmas gift certificate present and feathers of a hat I picked up at the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show last year.
Goorin Bros feathers amp up this vintage hat find, don’t you think?
Which meant, I was entered into the draw. And guess who won….
I WON! I WON!!!!!
Turns out in all my excitement to get this winning hat on my head for photos …. I was wearing this beauty of a 1940s propeller hat BACKWARDS.
How embarrassing :/
Here I am … wearing it properly. (Excuse the no makeup face and demoted only-wear-at-home tank top) :)
SWING OUT TO VICTORY
And last, but certainly not least….. was the fabulous dinner dance in Hamilton called: Swing Out To Victory!!!
Last year… was my first year attending this fab event. And I ended up winning 2nd place for the BEST VINTAGE OUTFIT Contest!!!
Click here to see more on that.
Accessories were selected first – complete with ‘arrival shoes’ (Aldo), purse (Tatyana Boutique) and ‘dance shoes’ (Keds) plus nautical socks (Ardene). I was ready! :)
So naturally, this year outfit planning started early…
I had picked up this nautical wiggle dress from Tatyana LAST year and have been dying to unveil it all year-long.
Dancing among the planes, to a live BIG BAND, with men in uniforms….
Um, YES PLEASE!!!
Deets on my outfit and outer wear…
Right picture: Purse and Dress from Tatyana Boutique, Shoes from Aldo, Gloves from 69Vintage
Left picture: White coat from Forever21+, Mink stole from Public Butter …. I really like this look, must remember to do this more often in the winter months ;)
Like I said… It was a busy November :)
Hope you enjoyed reading this online journal of What I Did and What I Wore …
If you’re looking for an excuse to get dressed up for a fun evening out, join me and the Toronto Vintage Society at our White Kitschmas Party on Saturday!!!
Click here to see the fun from LAST year.
COME! It’s the best way to kick off your Holiday Happenings – You will not be disappointed … I promise!
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