September 9, 2015

Wearing My Ultimate Unicorn of a Vintage Novelty Print Skirt





Outfit details

1950s green hair scarf (it's more grass green in real life than the bright sun makes it look here): Probably thrifted
White faux pearl stud earrings: Probably Claire's or eBay
1950s confetti lucite and real maple leaf brooch: Either a gift or from eBay, if memory serves me right
Black off-the-shoulder boat neck shirt: Joe Fresh
C. 1980s - 90s Brown leather and faux reptile skin belt: Thrifted
Gorgeous 1950s style Canadian novelty print skirt: Handmade gift from an incredible friend ♥
Red lace trimmed crinoline: Pettiskirt Style
Plastic bangle bracelets: Forever 21 & assorted sources
Vintage wood bangle bracelets: Thrifted
1940s/50s style brown leather wedge sandals: Yard sale find
Lip colour: MAC Russian Red
Nail colour: Essie Red Nouveau


Photography by Tony Cangiano





















































First and foremost I fully acknowledge that, yes, Squinty McSquinterton has returned again in full force and that she was accompanied by Weird Wind Face McGee this time around, too. Le sigh!!!

No matter though, this incredible 1950s style novelty print skirt had to be photographed while the temperature for single layered outfits was still accommodating and that trumped strong winds and harsh light. It could have been raining frogs on me that day and I would have still posted these photos! :)

For you see, in them I am wearing what is, really and truly, hands down my ultimate, dream, fantasy, holy grail of a novelty print skirt: one that entirely Canadian themed!!!

Ever since my teen years I have scoured countless shops online and off nearly obsessively for a vintage Canadian novelty print skirt from the 40s or 50s (assuming that such had even existed in the first place). I informed scores of vintage sellers I knew of my hunt and was willing to pay a premium to land such a skirt, but none was forthcoming.

A very dear online friend of mine, and fellow vintage novelty print lover, was aware of my search and had done her best to track one down for me as well (this lady has mad skills when it comes to sourcing elusive vintage items), but we both continued to come up empty handed.

Unlike myself, she is sewer - and a very talented one at that, may I add. Last year as incredible Christmas present, she knocked the socks clean off of me when she surprised me with the gift of the incredibly lovely, immensely mid-century vintage looking Canadian print novelty skirt that I am sporting in these photos.

Time was not on our side on the busy day when Tony and I quickly grabbed these shots up Carmi Mountain here in Penticton, so hence the harsh sunlight (aka, we couldn't shot earlier or later in the day, when it would have been kinder and more flattering), epic squinting and weird faces at work here, but again, I simply could not go any long without sharing this skirt with all of you. It is a dream come true for a proud, patriotic vintage loving canuck like myself and I simply had to shout about it from the highest rooftop - or in this case, Mountain peak! :)

I cannot begin to thank my treasured friend enough for the gift of this awesome Mountie on horseback, canoe, First Nations and Inuit, wood grain, evergreen tree, and dog sled print skirt. It is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, my favourite novelty print garment I've ever owned and I still have a hard time (months after receiving it) wrapping my head around the fact that it is actually, really and truly, mine.

From the bottom of my heart, sweet friend, thank you for giving this vintage Canadian gal her unicorn 1950s garment. There are no words to adequately describe how much I love it! Please don't let my windswept face fool you, I was smiling up a storm, both on with my actual lips and in my heart as I posed for these photos atop that beautiful hill and let the dry, dusty green landscape highlight the phenomenal-ness of your amazing gift.

82 comments:

  1. This is such an amazing gift! I'm so pleased for you :) I laughed out loud at the Squnity McSquinterson comment - I am about to post a batch of photos tomorrow where I was on the verge of airbrushing some eyes onto my face, it was that bad in every single one of the nearly 200 photos we took!! (I didn't, everyone on the internet will be relieved to know - I just tried to include more of the images where I'm not looking up!) I hadn't notice in your pictures though until you mentioned it (which is probably a lesson for me) - they'er so bright and fun and colourful and you look so awesome :) I often wear outfits similar to this one and they are up there among my favourites x

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    1. I run into that all the time!!! I'm quite nearsighted and even though my glasses are strong enough for my current vision, I find like my eyes are often trying to focus (subconsciously) when I'm in direct light and that just ups the "squinty factor" all the more. I hear you on being tempted to Photoshop in some eyes! I don't have the skills to do that personally, but it would sure be handy sometimes if it could be done and still look totally natural. It's good to know I'm not the only one who has felt that way before! :)

      Same here! I love outfits like this. A great skirt, fun top, stylish/cute accessories and plenty of punchy hues - always a winning combo in my books.

      Tons of hugs & thanks for your great comment, dear gal!
      ♥ Jessica

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  2. This skirt is to die for! Having been to Canada in my younger years, I somehow fell in love with the Mounties in their red coats. The fabric is certainly great, and getting such a skirt from a dear friend must be like Christmas, birthday and easter on a single day. I'm so happy you have this treasure! I also love the great place the pictures were token, no matter the sometimes merciless sunlight - you look great!

    Best regards from sunny Switzerland, with autumn peeking round the corner, Doris

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Doris. I love that adore Canada and our emblematic, proud Mounties so much. I've always adored their traditional red coat uniforms as well. Few dress that way regularly in the 21st century, but on special occasions, we still get to see them gleaming in ruby red, which is awesome.

      It truly was an incredible, thoughtful and meaningful present and one that I will cherish always. I sported this look for Canada Day this year, but without Tony here couldn't photograph it then. I'm sure it will come out to play again many times for future Canada Days as well, as it is by far the best suited garment for such in my closet now.

      Tons of hugs & joyful (almost) autumn wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  3. That skirt is adorable on you and I love how you accessorized it too. :)

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely Mary! I just adore it when prints have multiple colours like this - it makes accessorizing them such a joy usually and offers up a feast of different possibilities (to do so) each time the garment is worn.

      Big hugs & happy Wednesday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  4. Oooh nice skirt! I don't blame you for braving the weather for those photos. You look adorable, especially the squinting! I love these photos so much!

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    1. That's so sweet of you to say, dear Sylvie, thank you very much! I'm definitely a squinter, which stems in part from being nearsighted, but in general, even before I was, I tended to squint a lot in the sunlight. In hindsight, sunglasses would have been a smart move that day. Oh well, live and learn and squint some more! :D

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  5. What a grand gift and such a fun print! Where did she find the fabric?! A terrific friend indeed.
    -Emily

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    1. That she most certainly is! Wonderful question. I'm not sure where she found this fabric. I will ask her let you know, dear gal.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  6. What an amazing gift! I love that goofy print - so very Canadian! You inspire me to pull out my picador skirt again soon! Novelty prints!

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    1. It is so fabulously Canadian, with just the right hit of kitschiness thrown in, so naturally I love it beyond measure! :)

      Big hugs & happy mid-week wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  7. What a wonderful friend and skirt!! I love the whole outfit.

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    1. Thank you so much, sweet Lisa. She really is a one in a million kind of lady and I feel so blessed that we've been close online friends for years now.

      Many hugs & happy Wednesday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  8. Ohh, awesome print on that skirt! And that little brooch is so cute. I like this very autumnal look here

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet dear. The maple leaf brooch definitely ups the autumnal feel of this outfit, I totally agree. I love maple leaf jewelry and wear it all year round, though naturally most often for Canada Day (July 1st) and all through the fall.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  9. Such a pretty and distinctive skirt.
    How very nice of her ! Specially because she made it :)

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    1. Very much so! Finding a vintage Canadian novelty print skirt would be awesome for sure, but the fact that this one is 100% custom made helps it to be an even bigger treasure.

      Many hugs & happy mid-week wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  10. Such a big fan of this outift!! I am totally loving your skirt....I am a big mounty fan (thanks to "When Calls The Heart")!!! I also really love that top, totally vintage and so chic:) This ensemble is so fun and the setting is so perfect!
    -Madison
    www.1minniemuse.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you very much, honey! Agreed, since there were no Mounties in their red formal uniforms to be had, this was one of the best kinds of settings I could have found to debut this skirt in for my blog. I'm delighted to know that you think so as well.

      Big hugs & happy second week of September wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  11. I LOVE YOUR SKIRT!! What a fun print. And you look stunning in the off-shoulder top.

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Dawn. I love this top! I've had it for a few years now, but this is only the second time, to the best of my memory, that it has appeared here on my blog. If I could clone it in fifty other colours, I would in a heartbeat. Thankfully black goes with just about everything, so if one can only have it in a single hue, that's a solid choice. :) I'll definitely have to try to find more tops of this nature to add to my wardrobe. They're perfect for spring, summer, and the very first days of fall.

      Many hugs & happy Wednesday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  12. Super cute! I am glad you were finally were able to find the thing you were searching for!

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet dear. I really am as well, but all of the credit for such has to go to my super talented - and incredibly thoughtful - friend who made this skirt. I would still be trying to find my 1950s unicorn were it not for her kindness (and fab sewing skills!).

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  13. Hello, dear Jessica, so lovely skirt, what for a great gift! Your friend is really amazing and very talented! Such a great heart and also, a truly Canadian themed skirt! I really loved it and you look really amazing! The brooch, the hair detail, the beautiful mountains... wow, really amazing! I am so glad that you have your personal photographer back! I am writing less, on my next post I will tell why :) Sorry about that! Hugs and kisses!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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    1. That she most certainly is and I am truly blessed to have her in my life for more reasons than I could ever count. Thank you so much for your wonderfully nice comment. I truly hope that whatever is keeping you for writing as much as you would like to is positive, not that you're ill, injured, or dealing with anything else negative, sweet Denise.

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  14. Ridiculously adorable skirt! Great ensemble, squints and all!

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely lady! I swear, I had a feeling you'd be a fan of this skirt and whole ensemble. Anytime we can pull from the hues in a great novelty print for our bangles (and/or other accessories), I know we're both very happy campers. :)

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  15. Jessica! This dress is fantastic, the combination of clothes and accessories is just perfect! Besides these photos, the location ... I am a sinking heart, my dear! And 'everything beautiful, these large spaces I have a dream! And then you are radiant and so feminine! WOW!

    baci

    serena

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    1. Thank you so much, darling gal!!! These wide open spaces fill my heart with immense joy and are something I always feel a bit lost with if I'm living in a highly urban setting (like when were were in Toronto for six years). I enjoy city, small town, and country/rural life, but the older I get, the more I genuinely need big expanses of nature like this to make my soul feel happy and at peace, so it's a wonderful thing that there are so many of them around these parts.

      Big hugs & many thanks for your great comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  16. AMAZING! The landscape is perfect for this outfit. Loving all the accessories as well. I have a Canadian themed novelty scarf tucked away for you just waiting to see if I can score some other gems before sending items off to you:)

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    1. Thank you, big time, across the board, sweet Daphne. It makes my vintage Canadiana loving heart beam to know that you have a scarf tucked away for me. Thank you so much!!!

      Tons of hugs & happy mid-week wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  17. Jessica, this might be one of my favorite outfits that I've ever seen you wear. You look absolutely fabulous! I love the skirt and that amazing Canadian novelty print, and I think you've done a great job both letting it sing, with the black shirt, and setting it off, with your usual flair for accessories. That maple leaf brooch! I'm swooning. I'm so glad that you had a fabulous friend that helped you track down your unicorn.

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    1. Thank you so very much for your splendidly lovely comment and compliments, sweet lady. That is awesome to know - it's one of my favourite outfits in a long time, too, and a great reminder to me that I need to wear off-the-shoulder shirts/tops more frequently.

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  18. THIS IS LITERALLY ONE OF THE MOST PERFECT POSTS IVE EVER LAID EYES ON.
    Asdfghhjkkllknvutdutd. Okay. Wow. The yellow purse, colorful Bakelite, scarf and wind tossed locks, festive skirt and blouse overlooking such a mountain scene. In the words of modern kids today, I can't even. In the words of kids of yesteryear, ample, rad and totally kickin'!

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    1. Marvelous usage of a contemporary term, sweet dear - that was my reaction in a nutshell, too, when I first beheld this sublimely amazing skirt.

      Thank you very much for your cheerful, completely lovely comment. It made me beam ear-to-ear!

      Oodles of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  19. that skirt is marvelous!!!!!
    especially for such a patriotic girl like you!!! what a wonderful gift!
    and you guys did a very good job shooting it! its the perfect environment - even the scrubs match your hairbow! and the light and wind add to the wild west atmosphere!!
    hugs&kisses!
    xxxx

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    1. Thank you very much, darling Beate. Though I would go back and wear sunglasses, if I could, otherwise, everything here was terrific. The glaring light and mighty winds, though not always the best for pristine photos, just highlight the natural beauty of Canada and thus seem even more at home for this fun outfit that is bursting with national symbolism and summery fun.

      Tons of hugs & happy Thursday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  20. Love this outfit, and the background is amazing! How lovely to have such a good friend to surprise you like that

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely dear. She truly knocked my socks off and couldn't possibly have made a more perfect garment for me. I am beyond honoured to own this dazzlingly cool, timelessly pretty skirt and will treasure it - and her thoughtfulness - always.

      Many hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  21. Fabulous skirt and great photographs! I love how your outfit matches the colours of the landscape, very pretty.

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    1. Thank you sweetly, dear Iris. A patriotic skirt like this called for a thoroughly Canadian landscape and I'm very grateful to have one in our own (in the broad sense of the term) backyard right here in town.

      Big hugs & happy Thursday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  22. What a wonderful, thoughtful present! It looks really good, too - if you'd said it was actual vintage I would have believed you. I know I only make things for people I know will appreciate the time and effort. It's always a big compliment to be considered make-worthy.

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Mim. I completely agree! If I saw this skirt on someone else and they said it was a genuine mid-century piece, I wouldn't question it for a moment. This is by far one of the most authentic looking repro pieces in my closet now and my favourite novelty print skirt I've ever owned. I can't begin to thank my friend enough for bestowing this incredible, thoughtful, awesome gift on me.

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  23. Such a fabulous ensemble from top to bottom! I've only recently begun collecting (hoarding?) cute vintage pins, and finding one like your beautiful maple leaf brooch is now at the top of my wish list! Also - where did you find that gorgeous yellow bag? I think I may need one in my life...

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    1. Hi lovely lady, thank you very much for your wonderfully nice comment/compliments and question. That bag, along with several of the same bag in different colours, was bought on eBay about 2 - 2.5 years ago now. A lucky random search one day for "faux leather cross body bags" brought me to this particular bag in a rainbow of hues being sold by a variety of (almost exclusively at the time) different Asian fashion sales on eBay. At the time they ran me about $12.00 US, but I've since seem some of the colours for even less than that in recent months. Here's a seller that still has the yellow one for just $8.18 USD: http://ebay.to/1i27yiI

      I hope that helps. Many thanks again!!!

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  24. WHAT?! EEKK!!! Jessica my Canadian heart is bursting with LOVE for this skirt!! WOW..WOW..WOW! What an amazing find and I'm so glad it landed in the hands of a lady who would 100% appreciate every single bit of it. High five to you on finding that Unicorn.

    And...you look wonderful btw :)

    Liz

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    1. Thank you so very much, darling Liz. I swear, I was thinking about you on the day we took these photos - we're two vintage Canadiana adoring peas in a pod (Timbts in a paper box? :D) and I knew that you would be as smitten with this gem of a skirt as I am.

      Tons of hugs, eh! :)
      ♥ Jessica

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  25. What a very beautiful skirt, just fabulous!

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  26. A thoroughly adorable outfit and what an amazing backdrop! Such gorgeous surroundings! I love the way you styled the skirt here, the yellow bag is particularly awesome. Now I'm trying to imagine what my unicorn novelty print skirt would be...probably castles or a London skyline?

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    1. Those would be sublime novelty print skirts for sure! I will let you know instantly if I ever come across either in my vintage hunts.

      Tons of hugs & many thanks for your wonderfully nice comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  27. I have been really loving anything Western inspired lately so this post is absolutely amazing! Seriously the best print! I would love a dress or print with something similar! You look so beautiful in these photos, and that wonderful Canadian landscape is breath taking as usual.

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    1. Thank you very much, darling gal!!! This really is one of the best novelty prints of all time. Even if I wasn't a (maple leaf) red blooded canuck, I know that I would still melt faster than a crayon in the summer sun for it. Plus, it makes me think that one (or more) of the repro brand should put out a big series of garments in different novelty prints featuring iconic images from various countries around the world. I suspect they'd sell like hotcakes!

      Tons of hugs & fabulous Friday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  28. Really captivating images and that skirt is just amazing. Beautiful x

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely lady! Seconded, this skirt is so many degrees of amazing! I've never adored a skirt that I've owned more than I do this truly incredible gift from my wonderful friend.

      Oodles of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  29. Ahh, this print is incredible! I'm usually not a huge novelty print fan, unless it's something really unique. This certainly fits the bill!

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    1. Isn't it just amazing!!! I've never seen a more thoroughly Canadian print fabric in all my days and feel so fortunate to own a garment in it.

      Wishing you a fabulous Friday, dear gal,
      ♥ Jessica

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  30. WOW, so stunning! THAT skirt is so sweet and heartwarming! But all together, Your outfit, way how You feel in it and great landscape were best way of representing Canada that I ever saw!
    Thanks for such a beautiful post(s)

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    1. Thank you very much for your glowingly lovely comment and wonderful compliments, sweet dear. I'm delighted to know that you're a huge fan of amazing skirt as well.

      Big hugs & happy Friday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  31. Dearest Jessica! This skirt just looks so amazing on you:) Your outfit brought a big smile to my face. What a wonderful way to showcase the skirt with this marvelous Canadian backdrop. Perfection!!!!

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    1. Thank you so very much, darling Joanna. This skirt brings a giant smile to my face, too, and is hands down my favourite novelty print garment I've ever owned. I still have a hard time believing its really mine. I was so blessed by this incredible gift.

      Giant hugs & joyful weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  32. What a killer skirt. The entire photo shoot is beautiful and you my dear friend are absolutely gorgeous in all of the pictures. I'm so happy that you were gifted with your Unicorn. The fabric is terrific. I still have our fabric to make something fun out of it. Oh how life gets in the way. Xx

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    1. Doesn't it though. That is almost frighteningly true - and the years just whiz by quicker and quicker the older one gets, which doesn't help there one iota.

      Thank you so much for your wonderfully nice compliments, my beautiful friend. I hope you had a lovely weekend!

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  33. Wow - this is my new favourite outfit ever. I absolutely ADORE the skirt - it's amazing. :)

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    1. Aww, thank you so much, darling gal!!! It is definitely one of mine, too, and by far my favourite novelty print skirt ever!!!

      Tons of hugs & happy wishes for the new week,
      ♥ Jessica

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  34. What a skirt! one of these days I'm planning to get my own custom-print skirt made. I think you look great in these photos.

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    1. Oh my gosh, a custom printed garment would be utterly amazing!!! I've always dreamed of having one made as well. If you do so, please share all about it with me. :)

      Tons of hugs & many sincere thanks for all of your fantastic blog comments this weekend,
      ♥ Jessica

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  35. LOVIN that skirt and you are really rockin it!

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely lady! Isn't that fabric sensational? It is truly one of the coolest, and definitely most patriotic (from a Canadian standpoint) I've ever seen. I could see it being amazing bedding and/or curtains in a rustic cabin in the woods, too.

      Big hugs & happy wishes for the new week.
      ♥ Jessica

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  36. Oh, yes ... this is the Unicorn! This skirt is absolutely fun and so Canadian! What a great find! I really hope to get my hands on a cowboy themed skirt one day ... for sure not a typical German theme. ;)

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    1. Ooohh, that would be super awesome as well! I will let you know right away if I ever find one for my shop (or see a repro company that's making one), sweet dear.

      Big hugs & many thanks for your great comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  37. But dearest, what I noticed most is that you look so happy. Be it the skirt or the fact that Tony is with you again, I think the latter. ;) The skirt is truly lovely and looks very well made, such a fantastic gift. And I think it is a year round skirt, it has no season. You can style it with a top in the summer and a cardi or a sweater in the autumn and winter. Congratulations on having found your vintage holy grail, dear. :) Wishing you a fabulous day.

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    1. Thank you so very much, sweet Sanne! This really is my holy grail of a novelty print skirt and one that I know I will get so much wear out - aka, it's simply a "museum piece" for me. A pattern this fun and a gift this generously lovely deserves to see the light of day time and time again for sure.

      Many hugs & happy Wednesday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  38. These are beautiful photos of an amazing outfit. I love how all the colours you are wearing blend with the landscape that you are stood in. What a fabulous gift to be given, both in terms of the fabric and in having a skirt made for you. I'm not surprised that you are over the moon about it, it couldn't be more perfect!

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    1. Aww, thank you so much, lovely Kate!!! It really is an amazing skirt - so cute, so fun, and soooo Canadian. Had a designed a vintage-y looking Canadian fabric from scratch, I don't think I could have come up with a better one than the one that my friend used here.

      Tons of hugs & happy last week of summer wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  39. There is so much to love here! Firstly, what a beautiful gift and an amazing skirt. That print is to die for and so perfect for you. What a sweet present!

    Secondly, I was just thinking how cute your smiling face was, then I read your Squinty McSquinterson comment and laughed! Also, my best friend always refers to people as Someting-McGee (the only one I can remember was Flippy McGee when I accidentally flipped over a bowl at a picnic), so I love that even more!

    Thirdly, compliments to Tony on these photos! The greens are so vibrant and the landscape and you both so exquisitely captured. Gorgeous!

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    1. Agreed, that print is utterly amazing! Had I been asked to create a more Canadian themed novelty print, I really don't think I could have. It's so fun, whimsical and sweet to boot. I love it to no end and can't begin to thank my very talented friend for this incredibly thoughtful gift.

      Thank you so much! I will pass along your compliments to today. We were both less than thrilled about the harshness of the light here (and in my more recent outfit post this week), but as I've said before, sometimes you just have to capture the moment (and outfit! :)) no matter what and that trumps great lighting or if you're squinting up a storm (which I am so prone to doing).

      Tons of hugs & heartfelt thanks for your wonderfully nice comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  40. I love the cute Canadian mounties on your skirt and, of course, the horses! I think it's so fun to be able to celebrate your country and culture in your vintage style and I'm super thrilled for you that you get to do that with this awesome skirt dear Jessica. :D ❤

    xox,
    bonita of Lavender & Twill

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    1. Thank you very much, dearest Bonita. I completely agree and think that a repro company could do extremely well by putting out a line of novelty print garments in the themes of different countries, particularly those where it's known that a fair number of vintage wearers reside. I know that Erstwilder has some awesome Australian themed brooches, but aside from that, have you encountered much in the way of Australian themed vintage or repro pieces?

      Tons of hugs & happy wishes for the new week,
      ♥ Jessica

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  41. Talk about a show stopper, make my heart skip a beat skirt! And what a sweet friend as well! Congrats on scoring what is undeniably the most Canadian skirt of all time. And you wear it oh so well!

    xoxo
    -Janey

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    1. Thank you very much, darling Janey. I swear, I knew you would flip for this awesome skirt every bit as much as I did. It's such a cool, whimsical, beautiful piece and I really look forward to sporting it often in the years to come - especially for Canada Day on July 1st. :)

      Big hugs & my sincerest of thanks for all of your marvelous blog comments today,
      ♥ Jessica

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