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Some classic Canadian holiday gifts for your true patriot:

Vintage wool plaid blazer ($45), Set of 3 vintage Canada 1967 glasses ($16), Set of 3 vintage Canada shot glasses ($12), Vintage plaid circle skirt ($34), Vintage wool blankets ($60-75), Hansel from Basel wool tights ($36-38), 2568 Leather Boots ($75), Vintage Canadian Map screenprint by Smash ($40).

Terry and Deaner would approve!

Though the holidays are about giving to others, the one thing I can justify buying for myself is an awesome holiday party outfit! I love glittery seperates that can be quickly restyled into slightly different looks for all the various holiday functions. We just put out a bunch of vintage pieces that will be perfect for any celebration- come on by and check them out!

classic black and white can work for any party and worn for years to come! pair with a fur stole and festive turquoise and magenta accessories for a total holiday look.

stand out in metallic gold and bold cobalt. these seperates are great wardrobe pieces and can both be dressed up or down.

be timeless in this 1960's printed dress and hand-beaded cardigan.

this 1940's knit top would look amazing with a full skirt or high-waisted pants. the detail on the collar is sure to be a conversation starter.

if you have a really fancy event, this 1960's mint green ballgown is sure to make you the talk of the party...and generate a long line under the mistletoe.

the loly in the sky flats in the 'erika' style are perfectly paired with any holiday look!

all items available at Girl on the Wing.

Well the gift giving season is officially upon us! In honour of the festive season here is our gift guide with some unique, affordable and darling items for your friends, family, lover or maybe just for yourself! Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we'll be highlighting some of our favourite products and help you get your list under control.

1. Flats-Loly in the Sky ($42)  2. Alice in Wonderland necklace-Out of Print ($36)  3. Great Gatsby Sweatshirt-Out of Print ($54)  4. After Dinner Tea-Honey Pie Hives and Herbals ($10)  5. Socks-Hansel from Basel ($15)  6. Tassel Necklace ($36)  7. Stay Home Club Pennants ($12)  8. Wood Triangle Earrings ($20)  9. Necklace ($38)  10.Rib Wool Tight-Hansel from Basel ($38)  11. Shopping List-Rifle Paper Co ($12)  12. Polar Bear Ornament- Laurajean ($15)  13. Map Print-Smash ($40)  14. Bell Earrings ($22)  15. Recipe Box and Cards-Rifle Paper Co ($38)  16. Jane Eyre Tote-Out of Print ($22)  17.Goodnight Moon Baby Onesie-Out of Print ($24)  18. Earring Studs-Deco Square ($18)  19. Pumpkin Pie Soap-Honey Pie Hives and Herbals ($10)  20. Collage Print-Caitlin Eady ($15)  21. Leather Boots-2568 Shoes ($75)  22. Men’s Moby Dick Tshirt-Out of Print ($30)  23. Collage Print-Caitlin Eady ($15)  24. Beeswax Candle-Honey Pie Hives and Herbals ($6)  25. Wool Hat-Julie Sinden ($60)  26. Tshirt-Stay Home Club ($26)  27. Archer Print-Smash ($40)

Come in and let us help you find the perfect gift! 

Yesterday we had a great lookbook shoot in the country! I'm so excited to share the photos with you at our Fall Launch next Friday but for now, here are some behind the scenes shots and a little bit about the wonderful team that made it all possible!

Vai Yu Law was our amazing photographer. She shot out summer lookbook and I am always so happy to work with her. Her calm and cool demeanour on set makes her such a dream to work with and she has such a knack for directing the model while making her feel comfortable. With every shoot I do I always have such a vision in my head of how I want it to look and Vai Yu takes that and makes it ten times better than I ever could have imagined. Hope to be able to collaborate with this wonderful lady for years to come!

Christina Spina was the amazing hair and makeup artist. I could go on and on about how much I love this lady but the real important thing is how talented she is at what she does. With experience in so many areas of the industry, Christina always brings such a professional yet fun vibe to each shoot. We've worked on many shoots together and although I always seem to ask her for the same simple looks she always gives me something different and classic. For this shoot she did a beautiful fresh face with rosy cheeks and apple red lips and the sweetest country girl braid. I see big things for this girl on the horizon and feel so honoured that she is always there for me!

Natascha C was our beautiful model from Spot 6. It was my first time working with her but I hope not the last. She looked so adorable as the country girl and I couldn't have asked for a better fit...it was like the outfits, hair and setting were all designed for her. This girl was such a pleasure to work with and while there were times I felt like she was my doll and was putting her in strange places and positions, she never complained once. She's got such a bright future ahead of her and is beautiful inside and out (cheesy, but true!).

Trisha Topalopoulos was my wonderful wardrobe/styling assistant. Many of you have seen her in the shop working and it's hard to forget her outgoing and bubbly personality. Over the past few months we've gotten to do lots of cool stuff for the shop together and I'm so blessed to have her. She is such an expert at keeping things organized and is the ying to my yang when it comes to this sort of thing. We've developed such an amazing way of working together and she just understands my styling direction and we can put together amazing things together. So glad to have her as my permanent right-hand woman.

Amanda Cordero was our talented prop/setting/visual/ woman of all trades assistant. She's played a huge role in the shop and been the brains behind our past few window displays. Amanda is so great to have on set because I can tell her my idea (as crazy or random as it may sound) and she just goes to work and makes it happen. Everytime I'd come outside to see what she'd put together I was amazed at how she took this image from my brain and made it real. The best part about her is her resourcefulness in getting things accomplished- sometimes it seems like she has one of those magic Mary Poppins bags somewhere because she just seems to pull magic from nothing. So glad to have her on my team.

Stefan Meier was our wonderful handyman/ heavy lifter/ gracious host and make-it-happen-man. He was so great to offer us his house and property to shoot at and was such a joy to have around. As much as I love working with a group of women, having him around was a breath of fresh air. Whether he was repositioning his tractor or setting up the perfect apple-picking shot, this guy was on it. So glad to have been able to collaborate together and show off his amazing place! 

Finally, Gypsy and Cat were our furry friends on set and managed to make it into some shots. They were both adorable and surprisingly natural at modeling. Plus they made the day a whole lot cuter. 

Can't wait to share all the shots with you soon!

Happy to say I am back from a week long vacation to the Southwest! It was a great trip in the state of Arizona and I spent most of my time finding things for the shop. I love all the vintage and antiques there because they're really different from what I normally find here. Over the next week, I'll be unpacking everything and putting lots of new items on the floor. Stay tuned to our Instagram @girlonthewinghamilton for photos of the Desert Collection! And here's a sneak peek...a few shots I did with my lovely and obliging friend Rebecca in Tubac, the town we were staying in, featuring some of my finds!