VINTAGE // MARCHING BAND

During my walk through Kensington Market with Kate - we dropped by Bungalow. It's weird how I used to live near that area but I never really shop there. And since I'm on this vintage bonanza... let me show you what I purchased. I wasn't really looking for anything particular but the gold stripes cuff caught my attention. I pulled it out from the racks and there it was. Something that could be part of a marching band costume. And I fell in love. I tried it on and long and behold it fit magically. So, what's a girl to do? But to just purchase it. Of course, I was a tad bit reluctant. I put it on several times and asked Kate for the nth time and then finally I was thoroughly convinced that it belonged in my closet. It was $40. 100% wool. And nothing like it in my closet. Pair this with a loose white shirt and skinny jeans and I'm set for a night out. 

VINTAGE // BURBERRY + OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Truth to be told... I'm not really a fan of vintage. But then again all I can think of is the musky smell of a thrift shop. But... in just a recent turn of events... and the realisation that I can buy a designer for 1/10 of the retail price - I was sold. So, Neha and I wandered to the Parkdale area after Dave was pointing out the other day which was his fave vintage store.

Neha and I were just browsing and didn't think much of what we could find anything... until Neha tried on a cape then I started to browse the rack... Givenchy... Burberry... Balenciaga. Neha pulled out a Burberry trench for me to try on. I slipped it on and fit nicely. The downfall was the sleeve... but as I kept it on and walked around in it. I started to fall in love. As I was inspecting the condition of the trench & I noticed there was a zipper... I unzip and behold the wool lining became a vest/cape. Neha was sold. Price tag was $125. Amazing buy for a vintage Burberry and so my collection grows. I also tried on the Balenciaga black cape... which I'm kind of at awe still. Still contemplating...