VINTAGE SNOW BIRDS!!! Part 1 - Cabana Bay Beach Resort Orlando, FL

I think we can all agree that after this particularly wintery winter...we all deserve a break!

WOULD YOU CHOOSE A VINTAGE THEMED VACATION?

We had been following the progress of Universal Studio Orlando's Cabana Bay Beach Resort which opened earlier this year in in Orlando, Florida (and we Canadians love Florida!)  So I "took one for the team" (LOL) and ventured off on a last minute (much needed) vacation. I booked in time to take advantage of their opening rates and to check out just how retro they really are!

"Experience Universal Orlando ® newest and largest hotel, the retro-themed Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort! This moderate and value priced property will offer guests their choice of family suites complete with kitchenettes, or standard rooms, plus a wealth of recreation. With two huge pools, a lazy river, bowling alley, and more, it’s unforgettable family fun at a great value, right in the heart of Universal Orlando’s theme parks and non-stop nightlife."

The hotel lived up to my expectations and surpassed them! I was enthralled with every detail and corner...

Everything was pretty breathtaking at night too!

Getting fed and watered was achieved with ease...

(pretty awesome weirdo burn lines!)

The amenities kept us occupied when we couldn't handle any more sun...

And then of course there is Universal's City Walk, 
Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure...
haryypotterharrypotterharrypotter...

(Just so that I am VERY clear - Butterbeer is AMAZING!)

The only down side was the employees lack of vintage/retro knowledge. I believe they marvelled at their surroundings, but had know idea how amazing and vast the whole theme/history can be. Maybe once they are open a little longer they will come to understand that not everyone sporting a little vintage looks like Marilyn!

Despite the stares (I am sure they were suppressing the need to ask me for directions around the facilities!)...I thoroughly enjoyed my multiple costume changes throughout the day!

Sky and Navy Blue Flower Dress (Village Style Vintage) // Coral Red Novelty BBQ Sun Dress (Bernie Dexter/ModCloth) // Technicolor Bowling Dress (Stella Luna Vintage) // Aqua Blue and Bright Green Watercolour Floral Day Dress (Stella Luna Vintage) // Primary Floral Swim and Playsuit (69 Vintage) // Aqua Striped Bathing Suit (ModCloth) // Purple Sun Dress (Lulu & Lolie Vintage) // Navy Novelty Nautical Swing Skirt (thrifted) // Orange and Pink Hawaiian Maxi Dress (Swanky Selections Vintage) // light blue and Green Swim Dress with Matching Head Scarf (Gadabout Vintage) Enid Collins Wise Guy Purse (Etsy)

I think this resort is the perfect background for a retro weekend event - a little Beach Blanket Bingo maybe??!  

If we planned it...would you JOIN US??

Up next...Part 2 of "VINTAGE SNOW BIRDS" Liz from the blog The Vintage Inn brings us a review of Viva Las Vegas 2014 and it's Canadian presence!  

Mad Men Crazed

MAD MEN is back on April 13th for it's 7th and final season!  

For us at #TVS...it is a month long celebration!

After the success of our inaugural party last year, we knew we had do it again but bigger and better!  It is the show that has encouraged the world to embrace all things vintage! It has changed fashion, the way we decorate our homes, the way we look at a drink...and even the way we look at red heads!

 MAD MEN desktop wallpaper

Here is a little collage of the 2013 party...

We kicked off 2014 by assisting the Leslieville Flea to style the staff for the Gardiner Museum's Mod Mad Party for the Ron Thom and the Allied Arts exhibition. A bash inspired by the style, culture and influence of the 60s... 

"Ron Thom was one of Canada's greatest architects, with enduring testaments to his genius, such as Massey College and Trent University, still among the country's most admired buildings. But Ron Thom, like Frank Lloyd Wright and other architects of his generation, believed in creating not just a building for a client, but a whole world - from the landscaping to the interiors and the furniture to the ceramics. This exhibition explores Ron Thom's brilliant architecture in the context of his total aesthetic."

The clothes were picked at the recent Leslieville Flea from their vendors: Wildthing Vintage, Lulu & Lolie and Stylin Me Vintage.  Hair and Makeup were provided by Larissa from Blonde Moxie Makeup and Sarah from Sarah London Makeup + SPFX Artist.

Now that we've had a little practice and we're buzzing for the 60s...

we need to focus on our party!  

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/680485665320245/

We think the banner says it all.... 

DRESS UP. Best dressed win gift certificates from Exile Vintage

DRINK. 6 vintage cocktails for your drinking pleasure.

DANCE. 60s tunes brought to you by DJ NICO (With It! parties and CIUT)

PLAY. We have hashed up a fun AD game with prizes from Ethel

WIN.  Prizes from Exile and Ethel

WATCH.  Watch the season premiere with US from 10pm-12am

Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen St W

$5 Cover, Free to Meetup Members that have paid their fees

We can't wait to see YOU there!

#TVS