Dear Vintage Inn Fans, please meet fellow Canadian and vintage lover, Starlotte Satine of ‘Starlotte Satine Vintage‘ located in Sudbury, Ontario.
Starlotte Satine Vintage is the only vintage pop up shop here in Sudbury, ON that is privately owned. Specializing in bringing unique shopping experiences/ events that take you back in time all while giving you a chance to find amazing treasures for reasonable prices!
With a strong love for vintage clothing and fashion within the arts Starlotte Satine and her team of vintage enthusiasts decided it was time to bring a different era of shopping experiences to Sudbury’s core. Since then, Starlotte Satine Vintage has continued to put on pop up shop events that include all different styles of vintage clothing with a variety of sizes and eras that includes a little bit of something for everyone!
Each pop up event is a different experience held in different local businesses that sets the mood from past times and has also gives shoppers a chance to bring out a unique side to their own personal style while giving life to otherwise unused treasures. The goal is to eventually have a Physical location for normal shopping hours. However, until then ask us about personal styling, private viewings, consignment, and costume rentals as well! Hope to See you at our next big pop up sale/ event! Reuse, Shop Local, Say No to fast fashion, Be you!
Image via Starlotte Satine Vintage
I was recently introduced to Starlotte thru a mutual friend because she was looking for vintage guys and gals for a series she was doing called ‘Canadian Vintage Inspiration‘. I was instantly intrigued by this idea and wanted to know more.
About the Series:
Step inside the minds of Canadian Vintage life stylists in the modern world and find out what their passions, tips, and lives are like through my #canadianvintageinspiration hash tag! Once a week for #followfriday and #men’svintagemonday I’ll be posting Canadian vintage enthusiasts who are shaping the Canadian vintage scene and keeping it alive.
The Canadian vintage scene is much smaller than the rest of the world so I want to shine the spotlight on some of the amazing people who make Canadian vintage so great by showcasing incredible vintage fashions across Canada. I hope this project inspires others who are looking for fashion inspiration and to showcase homegrown vintage lovers. I hope to also give people an outlet to take bold risks with fashion and step outside their comfort zone.
Starlotte’s idea for this series is very close to my heart because it has always been something I have wanted to do on my own blog, but I just have never been able to find the time. That changes today! Friends I introduce you to my new guest blog post series and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have so far.
THE CANADIAN VINTAGE INSPIRATION by Starlotte Satine Vintage:
Q) What advice would you give to someone who wants to dress retro but dosen’t know how to get started?
A) You might think you don’t have the confidence to put on a vintage/retro look and go out into the world of onlookers but it’s surprising how much just having that outfit on will GIVE you confidence!
I have never once been met with negativity while dressed as a 50’s housewife,you get curiosity from some and compliments from others.
Start out with small pieces if you want like a vintage hat or a vintage circle skirt paired with a modern top. Find your muses in the modern time vintage lovers.
A lot of times they have blogs and YouTube channels and how-to videos that will give you great tips and help you along the way.
Q) What’s your go to vintage styled outfit when your running late?
A) High waisted denim,a vintage button up blouse tucked in . Paired with a red lip, sparkly earrings and a retro ponytail/Victory roll. Switch it up by pairing it with a cute retro circle skirt to fancy it up a bit!
Q) What do you wish to see more of in the Canadian vintage scene, especially in Ontario?
A) Basically a lot more of what Starlotte Satine Vintage and many others are already doing. There needs to be more reasons for vintage and retro lovers to get together and more places to find old pieces to love. There’s definitely a special feeling seeing pieces in front of you and trying them on,just like it used to be before websites and fast fashion.
Thank you, Little Miss Cheri!
Next up, Andrew Desabrais-Theatre Actor and Vintage Clothing Aficionado
Q) What’s the best fashion advice you’ve ever received?
A)Johnny cash has always been an immense source of inspiration when it comes to my fashion sense. Always well dressed but often in a very understated way.
Q) What’s the best fashion advice you’ve ever received?
A) Wear the best that you can afford -Todd Wilkinson
Q) What is the main thing you look for when shopping for that one special piece of vintage to add to your collection?
A) Quality of material is always the first thing I look for when vintage shopping. It’s amazing how often you can stumble upon old designer pieces if you know the feel of good quality material.
Q) What inspired you to start dressing in a vintage style?
A) My grandfather was always an incredibly snappy dresser. Also wore a suit and fedora when he went out and about always. He also taught me how to shoot pool.
Thank you Andrew!
That is it for today but if you would like to read ahead and see the other Canadian’s featured thus far (there are 5 more left), please visit Starlotte Satine Vintage’s Facebook Page or Instagram. And stay tuned for a future interview with ME, the Vintage Inn!
In a vintage online buying mood? Then you have to check out the store’s Etsy Page HERE.
I hope you enjoyed the first of many in this series (thank you to Starlotte for putting this together) and if you know of anyone that should be featured please reach out in the comments below or via the social media links above.
2014 was a fun year for me and my vintage life and so I thought I would summarize some (not all-way to many to count!) of the fun events I attended this year as we come to the final last days of 2014.
p.s. This is a picture heavy post 🙂
January 2014
Not really a vintage event but I was in Vegas for the annual “German American Mardi Gras Association” Big 2 day party! Friday night was the costume party and Saturday night was the black tie gala. I have been part of German Karneval since I was a kid so it’s a very special event for me and I look forward to it every year.
The Hays with “Hay”. Best costume winners at GAMGA
This 4 day weekend of 1950s music, vintage shopping, dancing and vintage cars is one event I recommend you attend at least once in your life. I have been 3 times and have loved every moment. This year my parents came and are already looking forward to the time they return. My husband and I are going back again this year so stay tuned for that blog post.
The Big Question
May 2014: Frankie 100 in New York City
The Lindy hop world came together for a weekend of outstanding music and dance to celebrate the life of one of the original Lindy hoppers-Frankie Manning. He would have been 100 (can you believe he lived to be 94 and was still dancing!) and the party would have made him happy, as it showed the world how amazing the dance is. It was a highlight of my year. I even got to participate in a vintage clothing presentation showing off my vintage 1940s dress. I felt very much like Ginger Rogers that evening 🙂
Dancing in Central Park at Frankie 100
Parade in Harlem thru Frankie’s old haunts
The dance floor in Terminal 5. So many wonderful dancers!
June 2014-Barcelona (Spain) and Munich Germany
Once again not a vintage event but a big event in my year, a wedding of our Lindy hop teachers/friends that we attended in a gorgeous city outside of Barcelona and then a layover in Munich at the end of the trip. It was so much fun! and filled with friends, wine, sightseeing and beer (and bit of World Cup soccer).
Barcelona
Wedding location-Spain
The happy couple 🙂
Munich
Cheering on Germany at the Munich Olympic stadium
Gatsby Garden Party
The historic and amazing Spadina Museum hosted it’s annual Gatsby Garden party on their grounds. Everyone comes out in 1920s finery and listens to music, drink lemonade and even learn now to play croquet. Turns out yours truly is a pro and was asked to join the team that was giving lessons 🙂
Gatsby Garden Party-TVS
Lessons anyone?
Pinup in the Park
Toronto Vintage Society hosted a picnic in the park this summer where we got to just chill and relax with all our vintage friends. It was also a chance for the TVS team to take some official photos for our website.
Toronto Vintage Society
August 2014: Toronto Vintage Society Tiki Party
Once again TVS was back hosting our annual Tiki party at the Cadillac Lounge and this year was bigger and better than last. We had a Hawaiian dancer, burlesque, 2 bands, speciality cocktails and our awesome vintage community who came out in amazing tiki style. It was a super party and we can’t wait to do it again!
My husband and I dancing
September 2014-Old Fashioned car weekend at Greenfield Village, Michigan
I did a blog post earlier this year but it was worth mentioning again, because I loved it! Full day of cars from the early 1900s, gas lamp parade, 1920s band and dancing with my vintage friends. I will be going back to this event next year, it was really magical.
Vintage Style
Dancing to the wonderful band
October 2014: Diner En Blanc
Once again not a vintage event but so fun! It was a night where myself and thousand others were taken to a secret location in Toronto where we then had a surprise pop up picnic all in white. Clothes, plates, decor etc was all white. The location this year was right on the water with a view of our wonderful skyline at Ontario Place. We had the best seats in the house I think. Wonder where next years location will be?
All and white and ready to go!
Stylish friends and husband in white
Ontario place with a view of Toronto
Sparkler time!
Toronto Oktoberfest
I normally attend the big Oktoberfest weekend in Kitchener this year but the TVS gang wanted to hit up Toronto’s in full TVS style, so off I went. OMG we had so much fun! Not only did we sweep the best dressed contest but we also danced, met tons of people and became unofficial ambassadors of the event.
My dirndl I purchased in Munich earlier that year
The beautiful ladies of TVS
Finally someone way taller than me!
On stage for the best dressed contest. I did not win but our friend Joy did!
November 2014: Swing Out To Victory
An annual swing dance event held at the Hamilton warplane museum. It features the Toronto All-star Big Band, Lindy Hop performances, dancing and a bunch of well dressed men and women in their 1940s finery.
Such beautiful swing dancers
Hanging out in front of the Lancaster Bomber
Plaid Party at the Roy Public House in Toronto
I recently found out that there is an event called “Plaidurday” which is on Oct 3rd every year. Well we missed that date (clearly), so I suggested to the TVS gang that we do our own plaid party anyways because plaid is awesome and we need to celebrate it in classic TVS Style (which means go all out). Well as is it turned out it was also TVS creator Jacquie’s birthday so we combined the two events and had a marvelous night out.
Elevator fun!
Plaid everywhere!
Vintage Prom
The end of November had me going back to my prom days at the first ever “Blast from the Past Vintage Prom” hosted by the wonderful store “Rosie the Rebel”. TVS helped with decor and then the rest of the night we danced to the glorious sounds of the 1950s & 1960s. I decided to channel the 1960s for this event thanks to my dear friend Jacquie supplying me with a fantastic vintage dress from the 1960s.
TVS prom picture
My handsome husband and I
Vintage prom style-Jacquie of TVS fame and Shermy of shermette.com. Shermy is wearing her wedding dress
December 2014:
Toronto Vintage Society Kitschmas Party
Once again TVS was back at it hosting the best party in town. This time the theme was “Kitschmas” and featured the wonderful “Tia Brazda Swing Band”, Marilyn Monroe, Blue Suede Sue burlesque performance, Santa and the best photo booth in town! It was another packed party and we were thrilled with the turn out.
I think Santa was good this year
Reindeers!
Merry Holidays!
Christmas cookie extravaganza party!
Some of the gals (and boy) got together over the holidays to share Christmas cookies we baked, enjoy some mulled wine and spending some time together just enjoying the season. My cookies were a disaster but everyone else’s was yummy!
Toronto Vintage Society cookie steal!
What to eat?
1920s Christmas at the Spadina museum and Christmas Market at the Distillery District
My final vintage event of the season was with the TVS gang again at the Spadina Museum that hosted the Gatsby event earlier in the season. They had done the museum all up with vintage Christmas cards from the 1920s, hot apple cider and gingerbread cookie decorating and the best live tree around! Afterwards we attended the Christmas market at the historic Distillery district for mulled wine and wandering around.
Tea anyone?
My scary gingerbread man
At the distillery Christmas market
And there was my review. I hope your 2014 was a good year and that 2015 has many exciting events planned for you. I know I’m starting off 2015 visiting Memphis Tennessee!
Happy New a Year friends! And thank you for being such wonderful loyal readers.
