Beach Bombshells & Bathing Beauties Fashion Show at Scout Boutique

On Friday, June 10, the sun and models lit up Scout Boutique, 152 East 8th, Vancouver. This is a retro little store, just off Main, that invites you in to look gorgeous in the clothing, bathing suits, (yes, those) accessories and much, much more. There is a full range of sizes as the creative and skillful (perfectly smoothly in towering high heels -best looks ever all the way down the red carpet) models so aptly show to best advantage. The staff - all friendly and superbly attired - guide customers to vintage curtained dressing rooms, where I promise you'll never see fish white skin, ever. Must be the soft pink lighting - no harsh lightbulbs or sharp edged metal hangers or chairs. Look for Paris, Italy or Spanish Banks - anything bought here will be perfect. If you want more tips on Vintage Hair and Make Up, you can sign up for small classes at stylemevintagevancouver@gmail.com and talk with Nicole.

Nicole Stewart and Misty Greer

Scout Boutique's staff are excited about the clothing: how it's displayed, how it's worn and how it evolves to reflect trends but is always classic and beautifully fitted. You won't find any heaps or barrels or bins. You won't find any loose stitches, plastic threads or fragile, impractical wisps. Things are created to fit people who move and flirt and dance and swim. Accessories are also well made and I especially loved the Wicked Purses by Rachel Caffrey. (Modeled by Chevvy Piston)

Thanks to Nicole Stewart for the heads up for this Fashion Show; where she is, fun follows! She introduced me to Misty Greer, designer of TRUNKSHOW: "Clothing For Those Who Prefer To Be The Spectacle, Not Just The Spectator." " TRUNKSHOW creates future vintage attire that is meant to be worn, treasured and passed from one seductively rebellious generation to the next." Misty knows how to design for all shapes and sizes and styles up the West Coast, for sure.


Soak Swimwear Vancouver was introduced. This has been developed by two beach lovers and is now in its third year. It began in the Philippines and is available in China, Shanghai and Singapore. Their goal is "to bring a touch of the tropical island sun to brighten one's day and be beach chic all year round."


Pinup Couture and Dixiefried features a 40's outline that accentuates the curves and draws the eye with polka dots, leopard and sailor come hither looks.


The pictures show more than words can describe. You can read more in the Georgia Straight, Thursday the 16th issue. What you won't hear is the sun sounds of the playlist by Teddy Smooth who can be contacted at cabaradio@gmail.com.