Suzanne Carillo

The Final Option – 1940’s Style

November 8, 2013 by suzanne carillo

So here is the final dress option for the Swing Out To Victory Dance this weekend.

My hair didn't turn out as cool as last time. I guess I need more practise.

I bought the dress at Cabaret Vintage when we found out we were going to the dance a few weeks back.

I took it in a bit, had it shortened and have a little petticoat underneath which I see is peaking out a bit. I will need to tighten the elastic on the waist so it doesn't keep slipping should I decide to wear it.

It is amazing how the hat goes with all three dresses.

I've included some vintage rhinestone earrings here too that I picked up at an Estate sale.

I acquired yesterday's dress when I went back to Cabaret Vintage about 2 weeks ago for a huge sale and Tai was sweet enough to discount the piece enough that I simply could not leave it behind.

That is how I ended up buying two dresses for one dance.

I won't be making any costume changes at the dance so I need to just pick one.

Which one do you think I'll choose?

I'm hoping to get photos of hubby and my girlfriend all dressed up.

Let me know…which one would you choose?

Dress #1

Dress #2

Dress #3

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Look #2 – 1940’s Style – Shades of Autumn

November 7, 2013 by suzanne carillo

This is look #2 in my quest for 1940's goodness for the Swing Out To Victory dance we are going to this weekend.

The dress is from Cabaret Vintage on Queen West in Toronto. I need to say I LOVE this shop and the owner Tao. He is one of those rare people that you come across and know that they are doing the job they were born to do. He loves what he does and it really shows.

His collection grows every week. Most of it comes from one very large supplier, a vintage collector for over 40 years, now retiring, that rented outfits for the TV and film industry.

Apparently the collection is over 50,000 vintage pieces! Can you believe it? Most of them look like they have never been worn. I'm like a kid in a candy store every time I go.

Isn't the hat I bought at Sweet Trash divine?

It looks like a beret from the front so I'll be able to wear it more often. Great suggestion Terri!

I feel this photo is too close. When you can see my pores it's time to step about 10 steps back from the camera. Sadly since this is taken in our spare room I don't have the space.

I feel like I'm exposing myself a bit more than normal here.

Ah well. F*** it.

Oops…that's not very ladylike is it?

I will need to practise up on my ladylike etiquette before the dance.