After seeing two films at TIFF, I met my friend Donna and we did a bit
of looking/shopping along Queen Street West. It was cloudy, and cold,
as you can tell from our layers in the photo below. We made stops at the Doc Marten Store
and Kind Exchange, and then decided to check out some stores that neither of us had been in before.
Donna had passed the Goorin Bros. Hat Shop on Queen West a few times but had never been inside. Stepping through the front door felt like we had been transported 50 or 60 years into the past (in a good way, without the dust or musty smell). Goorin Bros. was started in 1895 by Cassel Goorin, who used to sell his custom-made hats off his horse cart in Pittsburgh. When Cassel's two sons took over the business in 1921, it became Goorin Bros. In 1949, the company headquarters moved to California, and the company became known across America for their quality hats. In 2006, Cassel Goorin's great-grandson took over the company and continued the legacy of creating stylish hats that reflect the wearer's personality. The store was decorated with beautiful woodwork and subtly lit displays of hats for sale. Even the hat boxes, which were black with gold lettering, were stylishly elegant.
Some of the men's and women's hats for sale in the shop. The selection for women feature classic shapes like the cloche, floppy and pillbox.
This young woman who was working in the shop seemed to find us as charming as we did her. She was rocking a western/outback style fedora that looked perfectly modern paired with her turquoise hair. Goorin Bros Hat Shop is located at 320 Queen Street West in Toronto.
I had got a new haircut last week. I haven't had bangs for years, so it will be interesting to see how I
feel about having hair on my forehead, even if it's only a chunk. I
like it though, and it got good reviews from people I didn't know when I was in Toronto.
scarf - Frilly Lizard (retail)
B & W thigh-highs - London Rock Shop
tri-colour brogues - Doc Marten store
Stripes! Polka Dots! Stars! Flowers! Skulls! It's all good.
I found this cozy velour sweatshirt/dress at Kind Exchange and wore it to work this week, styled like this. It's kind of short but I don't think I flashed anyone, at least not intentionally.
striped sweatshirt/dress - Kind Exchangescarf - Frilly Lizard (retail)
B & W thigh-highs - London Rock Shop
tri-colour brogues - Doc Marten store
Stripes! Polka Dots! Stars! Flowers! Skulls! It's all good.
I am loving your hair, that blanket, and those over the knee socks--I have a huge love of over the knee socks!!! Those hats are killer.
ReplyDeleteLoving your outfit and adore your Doc 's !
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks fantastic, I love it, you look naughtier than ever!
ReplyDeleteThe sweater dress and over-the-knee socks is such a great look and I'm more than a little in love with your cape. x
Those Docs are awesome, and so is your new 'do! xo
ReplyDeleteGreat new cut. Love the color too. Happy to see that you checked out a hat shop during your time in Toronto. We have the same shop here in Denver, and I enjoyed learning their history.
ReplyDeleteLoving the over-the-knee socks on you, with your striped dress and colorful shoes. I'm sure that the people that you work with look forward to your amazing self expression.
What a COOL store!!
ReplyDeleteI love the new haircut!!
You stripey dress and socks is just magical!! And if you did happen to flash anyone--well they got an extra treat!!
LOVE the new hair, and those awesome shoes. Ok, I am into the whole ensemble. You are dressing to express!
ReplyDeleteit's a trend! The Doctor wore a stripped shirt and polka dot tie today, no stars.
ReplyDeleteLove the new hair. And those hats are sweet
Well, of course the young woman in the shop thought you and Donna were charming - you are! The hat shop looks fabulous, I love heritage brands and shops which take their craft, and their service, seriously.
ReplyDeleteGreat haircut, you look very cool, Shelley! Are you used to having a fringe yet? You definitely suit a shorter length (flashing optional) of dress/skirt - if you've got amazing legs, you may as well let the world know!
And yet more proof, not that is was needed, that those DM brogues go with everything! xxxxx
Love the hair cut! mine is growing, you know that you could do the buzz head thing - I love the over the knee socks, this is something that i'm not sure if i could do - You look so good in them, you got the legs, more than me -
ReplyDeleteWe have a shop like the one you visited in Toronto, family owned for more than a 100 years - it's called Henry, Henry i think on Ste- Catherine ouest -
You have a fabulous cape girl!
Can't wait to see your new Docs
Thank you for linking up
Ariane xo
Your hair looks great! Wish I had the nerve to do something adventurous with mine.
ReplyDeleteCheers from England,
Rosemary from
www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.blogspot.com
LOVE the new 'do. (Loved the old 'do, too. Both great!)
ReplyDeleteFantastic hair cut! I know I've swooned over those docs before, but I'm doing it again. I love them.
ReplyDeleteLove those hats at the hat makers. Your hair pairs perfectly with the outfit. Thanks for posting the photos and feel free to drop by me too anytime.
ReplyDeleteYou have such amazing shops in your area. I'm so jealous. Love your outfit and those very fab shoes.
ReplyDeleteGams and bangs! First, your bangs looks wonderful. There must be a better word to describe them when they are also so marvellously coloured as well.
ReplyDeleteAnd look at those gams. You've got it all going on here. And the poncho...
Glad you made it to TIFF.
I love your hair! And your poncho! and the hats!
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