tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post5018421209653418920..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Where to source great vintage appropriate clothing in CanadaWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-71898837425098175842014-07-10T02:57:00.566-07:002014-07-10T02:57:00.566-07:00Ooh, WOW! this is far more than I could ever wish ...Ooh, WOW! this is far more than I could ever wish for, thank you SO much dear! :) I will work on the post on a rainy day during my vacation. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48326839741483075392014-07-09T16:18:11.821-07:002014-07-09T16:18:11.821-07:00That is immensely sweet, dear Sanne, thank you. I ...That is immensely sweet, dear Sanne, thank you. I love that you enjoy reading my posts all the same, even if they aren't terribly relevant to your own life (I should note, some of these Canadian sites ship internationally). Ooohh, I'd love to see a about Danish and European repro shops. That is a fantastic idea!!! I'd first point you towards this post of mine from 2012: http://www.chronicallyvintage.com/2012/01/ten-of-uk-best-vintage-reproduction.html<br /><br />There are certainly a number of others on that vast and wonderful continent, too, though. Including, but certainly not limited to the following:<br /><br />Top Vintage: http://topvintage.nl/en<br /><br />Dy Style: http://www.dystyle.ro<br /><br />Voodoo Vixen: http://www.voodoovixen.co.uk<br /><br />Lindy Bop: http://www.lindybop.co.uk<br /><br />Rock Frocks: http://rockfrocks.com<br /><br />Hearts and Roses London: http://www.handrlondon.com<br /><br />Sivletto: http://sivletto.com<br /><br />Lady V London: http://ladyvlondon.com<br /><br />Putting on the Ritz: http://www.puttingontheritz.nl<br /><br />Miss Candy Floss: http://www.miss-candyfloss.com <br /><br />What Katie Did: http://www.whatkatiedid.com<br /><br />Hope these help add some more names to the list. I'm really looking forward to seeing your post, my lovely friend.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-86720074738827449032014-07-09T03:45:48.905-07:002014-07-09T03:45:48.905-07:00I'm a little behind with your blog, and althou...I'm a little behind with your blog, and although this post isn't interesting for me in the way that I live in Denmark, I read it with pleasure. I love reading everything you write, dear. I'm planning on making a post with Danish and European repro and geniunine vintage clothing webshops, so if you have some great European links, perhaps you would share them with me? I have already collected quite a few. I always think the great web shops are US based, but then I thought again. Wishing you a lovely day, soon-to-be-birthday-girl. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-20264459707907717802014-07-04T02:37:41.176-07:002014-07-04T02:37:41.176-07:00Same here, only with US brands that aren't sol...Same here, only with US brands that aren't sold in Canada (or, in some cases, weren't at least until very recent years). How cool that some Canadian threads make it south of the border, too. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55712433826157190532014-07-03T08:44:01.282-07:002014-07-03T08:44:01.282-07:00i love finding stores with vintage inspired clothi...i love finding stores with vintage inspired clothing and/or classic lines that have a vintage classy look to it. i've found a few items from these brands via thrift stores and goodwill, even ebay. one of my favorite go to brands is also walmart's faded glory. seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-90295750786049362014-06-26T07:26:28.973-07:002014-06-26T07:26:28.973-07:00That woulds be so cool!!! A lot of people visit Ca...That woulds be so cool!!! A lot of people visit Canada every year, but rarely have I heard anyone say that they wanted to do for the sake of shopping. Our prices are usually higher than yours in the States, but we do have homegrown stores and designers that aren't available there, so hopefully that helps balance things out a bit. Definitely let me know if you ever do plan to go shopping here, I'd love to give you even more tips and thoughts in general on shopping 'til you drop on Canadian soil. :)<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-86074438395018396972014-06-26T05:39:13.318-07:002014-06-26T05:39:13.318-07:00So sweet to find all these wonderful sellers in Ca...So sweet to find all these wonderful sellers in Canada. I also want a shopping trip to Canada:)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439393534029787165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-62398123160398099372014-06-26T04:22:09.086-07:002014-06-26T04:22:09.086-07:00A thorough enjoyable overview dearest. And you loo...A thorough enjoyable overview dearest. And you look as gorgeous as ever. Love to you across the miles.Chrisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954004833710064612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-80796479704164784462014-06-25T09:11:38.461-07:002014-06-25T09:11:38.461-07:00Another one hits the spot, Jess!
Strangely enough,...Another one hits the spot, Jess!<br />Strangely enough, what you wrote here is exactly what I was thinking about this past weekend (that I've spend visiting a friend, and she took me window shopping). <br />As we walked down the streets I've seen some of the pieces and they gave me the hint of "this just might work fine". Alas, once I tried to try them on, I realized I was stuck in the dreadful "this does not suit me" zone (better know as the moment when you realize that what might looked like a high-waist skirt is definitely not it!).<br />Sadly, we are overcrowded by shops that offer little choice. You ether get their offer, or walk out empty handed. And the offer is: low cut, bare-backed, studded and glittery (I don't mind glitter - but, dear: not all over the place). <br />Therefore: I must find myself a seamstress. Feel free to call me snobbish. There just is no other way. :)<br /><br />Hug<br />MarijaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-29097495471824137622014-06-25T07:37:00.396-07:002014-06-25T07:37:00.396-07:00An awesome and informative post, Jessica! Thank y...An awesome and informative post, Jessica! Thank you! My daughter is 14 and has a 'vintage' soul, so I'm excited to show her this post.KellyCreateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836942171473302898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-17288649464193553302014-06-24T19:16:29.799-07:002014-06-24T19:16:29.799-07:00You guys sooo should!!! Canada is a fabulous count...You guys sooo should!!! Canada is a fabulous country with so much to do, see, experience, eat, and take photos of, plus we really love our visitors from near and afar alike as tourism has long been a vital element of the economy in many areas, my own (the Okanagan Valley) very much included here. <br /><br />If you're ever up our way, please let me know. It would be fabulous to get together with you - and of course I can offer lots of handy travel related tips and shopping suggestions, too. :)<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39578951959407389372014-06-24T19:12:40.374-07:002014-06-24T19:12:40.374-07:00Marina Vintage Style looks awesome! Thank you for ...Marina Vintage Style looks awesome! Thank you for the recommendation, I will likely include it in a future post about where to source vintage reproduction styles in Canada. I appreciate you letting me know about your shop.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-86157787596825934972014-06-24T19:10:42.998-07:002014-06-24T19:10:42.998-07:00Thank you very much, dear Liz. I'm delighted t...Thank you very much, dear Liz. I'm delighted to know that post was a hit with you. That's a shame about Jacob for sure :( It seems we lose - at least - one Canadian company of one sort or another every year. I seriously still miss Zellers. It was one of those everyday institutions that you didn't quite realize how much of an impact its absence would make on your life until it was gone (at least here in Penticton, where our local shopping options are fairly limited and all the more so since Zellers vanished). <br /><br />Hopefully the rest of our homegrown clothing companies can hold on for longer, but it would be foolhardy to think that all will survive for years and decades to come. Just as long as Claire's and Ardene stay put! Their nickel-free jewelry offerings, as well as their hair flowers have been a fashion lifeline for me for the better part of two decades at this point.<br /><br />Thank you again & have an awesome start of summer,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-28555575006313695112014-06-24T11:01:44.919-07:002014-06-24T11:01:44.919-07:00Even though I don't live in Canada, I'm tr...Even though I don't live in Canada, I'm trying to convince the British boyfriend that we should go there for vacation sometime soon (I love The Empress hotel in Victoria, and he studied abroad in Montreal during university), so this post is a fabulous resource for me! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-21694179263795075472014-06-24T10:27:42.081-07:002014-06-24T10:27:42.081-07:00Marina Vintage Style boutique located in Montreal ...Marina Vintage Style boutique located in Montreal QC, also offers online shopping, you might want to check it out : www.shopmarinavintage.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828872106245505243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-89671737639965852382014-06-24T09:20:29.163-07:002014-06-24T09:20:29.163-07:00Wonderful Post! which brings me back to my first m...Wonderful Post! which brings me back to my first memories of looking for vintage appropriate wear when I was younger in stores like Le Chateau and Suzy Shier because my home town did not have good vintage stores or even a selection when they did have a store. I still shop at places like H&M, Forever 21 and of course Ardenes for accessories and outfits today. About 4 years ago I scored huge at H&M with 2 pieces that were very well made and I wear constantly today. <br /><br />Sadly though, Jacob is closing :( At least here in Toronto all the stores are shutting down (or have closed) which makes me sad because that is another strong Canadian brand disappearing.<br /><br />Thanks for this great post, I'm going to share it with my twitter followers now.<br /><br />Liz :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-23524312401211386802014-06-24T08:37:34.094-07:002014-06-24T08:37:34.094-07:00Thank you very much, sweet gal! You are lucky to l...Thank you very much, sweet gal! You are lucky to live in a big city with its own retro/rockabilly shop, as well as numerous vintage shops (some of which I hear are rather terrific!). Winnipeg is one of my top "must visit" destinations in Canada, so I really hope to get there one day and visit The Foxy Shoppe in person. <br /><br />I'm sorry that you haven't had any luck at Forever 21 yet. I view a trip to one of their stores a bit like finding a golden needle in the proverbial haystack. You often have to dig and dig and dig some more, but when you hit upon a treasure (say like this beaded, totally 50s looking cardigan: http://www.chronicallyvintage.com/2013/07/a-beaded-turquoise-cardi-classic-black.html), it is more than worth the time and effort. :)<br /><br />♥ Jessica <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35996887163417257522014-06-24T07:31:31.868-07:002014-06-24T07:31:31.868-07:00Very comprehensive list! I love Ardenes and Foreve...Very comprehensive list! I love Ardenes and Forever 21, I have a low budget and have found some awesome bargains there - especially amongst their accessories! I love me a good rummage through Value Village too though - I just adore second hand bargains - some beautiful vintage pieces there and they aren't just limited to clothes, but also include furniture and toys!Holly Hollyson @ Full of Beans and Sausageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924287399418536406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-73498148528452704452014-06-24T07:11:01.923-07:002014-06-24T07:11:01.923-07:00A fantastic idea for a post! I am lucky enough to ...A fantastic idea for a post! I am lucky enough to live in a big enough city where all of those shops except anthropologie are a close drive away. In Winnipeg we have a retro/rockabilly shop in town (thefoxyshoppe.com) which hopefully will be launching an online shop for all of Canadan soon! <br />P.s Suzy shier used to be my favorite shop as well in my 20's! I have never had any luck at forever 21...<br />Keep up the lovely posts:)Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748030484626673264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-34472655601228220912014-06-24T05:07:42.404-07:002014-06-24T05:07:42.404-07:00Those first sandals are much like ones I had as a ...Those first sandals are much like ones I had as a child, though mine were white and had an ankle strap. I used to wear them with circle skirts :)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.com