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Saturday Plans: Closet Cravings

Should I muster the motivation, the plan for tomorrow is to tackle my clothes closet. 

It is still a bit hard for me to believe, but my closet was actually built custom.  Talk about every girl’s dream come true!  Prior to moving in, storage of any kind in this house was nonexistent, so it really was a necessary addition.  Fitted with shelves, drawers and an accessories rack it has a place for everything.

Would you believe then, that after more than a year of living here, I still don’t have it organized?  Even after I threw a bona fide hissy fit explaining to the the fella that a girl should not have to share – I’ve left it chaotic and crammed.  This beautiful closet – in its current state – is not worthy of so much as a matched hanger.  Shame on me!

So tomorrow, I will take it on.

Not only do I have visions of a systematic arrangement of wardrobe essentials – punctuated of course with a few spectacular special pieces – I want a closet with personality.  I want a closet where I can see what I’m looking for and where I can spend a little time.  One that is feminine, fun and fabulous, and one that inspires just that little bit of extra effort when getting dressed.   And, I hope it ends up being just a little bit like me: sufficiently cluttered so as to not limit creativity, but adequately ordered to ensure efficiency.

Here are a a few that have stirred my closet cravings…

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Collage images via Domino, Design-59 & Brilliant Asylum

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Ottawa Vintage Clothing Curator Mary Ann Harris Holds a Trunk Sale!

Yesterday’s vintage fashion rave put on by local dealer Mary Ann Harris was a rare opportunity I didn’t want to miss. 

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While I do love to scrounge around at the local Sally Ann or Value Village in the hopes of scoring a find, there is really something to be said for taking a more civilized approach.  Rather than suffering bright lights and sifting through the racks, the little girlaboutOtown and I had a lovely morning browsing in the warm glow of the sun, surrounded by the sounds of Jack Johnson singing softly in the background, and indulging in some seriously sweet treats.  All of this, and we were presented a spectacular selection of top notch vintage pieces, lovingly curated and displayed with careful attention to detail.

Legendary in local circles for her vintage clothing collection, Harris was trying out the “trunk show” concept following the recent closure of her Ottawa Antique Market store.  With considerable stock still in storage, and plans to continue selling her wares at various antique and vintage clothing shows, Harris was looking to  reduce her inventory to a more manageable and moveable size.  Lucky for us! The variety of clothing, jewellery, and accessories was impressive, and the prices were downright fabulous…

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It is clear that Harris loves her work, and is deeply committed to the ‘rescue’ of top quality, finely crafted, beautifully preserved iconic wardrobe pieces.  This was no traveling trunk of junk.  Instead, Harris made it super easy for vintage fanatics, shopaholics and fashionistas alike by offering up the good stuff.  From refined sweaters and scarves to elegant dresses and coats, it was hard not to “ooo” and “ah” aloud while taking each and every timeless piece out to admire, even when there was no chance it was going to fit. 

In any event, it seems to this girlaboutOtown that Harris’ trunk sale was a total success.  In addition to the Harris team of friendly (and very well dressed) helpers, there were plenty of people enjoying this uncommon occasion who obviously appreciate the appeal of vintage fashion.   The dressing room was permanently occupied, the racks were constantly replenished, and the spirit of cooperation was tangible.  I, for one, hope this first was not the last!

For more about Mary Ann Harris, check here. To find out more about upcoming shows and events, join her new Ottawa Vintage Fashion News Facebook group.

Vintage Rage announcement courtesy of Mary Ann Harris, photo collage by me.

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