Outfit: Leopard Print Cardigan

I haven't been wearing a lot of skirts and dresses this fall/winter. My outfits have consisted of skinny jeans, a tee, blouse or sweater of some kind and a cardigan with vintage accessories. 

If you thought that in order to have vintage, rockabilly or pinup style you have to wear a dress or skirt, please let me prove you wrong this winter. I don't even wear high waisted pants most days. Frankly, I find them uncomfortable. They cut into my stomach when I sit. 

And for fun. Here are the pups, getting my my way while I try and set up for outfit pics lol. 

Leopard Print Cardigan: Joe Fresh

Black Tee: Forever21- thrifted

Vintage Mink Brooch: Value Village

Black Patent Belt: Laura

Black Cuff Bracelet: Le Chateau

Black Skinny Jeans: Forever21

Black Boots: George

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New Haircut!

After a lot of talk I finally did it. I cut my hair. And not just a trim. I cut about a foot off. It was getting really long, if you remember.

This photo of Gretchen Mol in The Notorious Betty Page was my inspiration. I knew I wanted to keep my bangs, but it was time to lose some length.

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Here's my version.

The best part is that I have a fabulous new hairdresser. Winnipeg's premier rockabilly and vintage hairstylist Kelly O. Her and I totally clicked. I adore her. AND she made my hair look freakin awesome!! My bangs have never been better behaved. 

If you insta, follow her @hairbymisskellyo. If you want to book an appointment she's at Salon One 11. 

I thought I would, but I don't even miss my super long hair. It wouldn't hold a curl and was nothing but straight and long. Now that my hair is much shorter (in comparison!) I've been curling it every day. Plus it looks and feels so much healthier.

Leopard Print Cardigan: Joe Fresh

Black Tee: Forever21 - thrifted

Vintage Mink Brooch: Value Village

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Inspiration: Micheline Pitt

Model, makeup artist and production manager at Pinup Girl Clothing - Micheline Pitt.
I love this lady's edgy, pinup style. I have a serious girl-crush on her.

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Outfits: Navy and Black Totally Go Together

I threw this outfit together today. I had some errands to run in the afternoon and rehearsal this evening. I have been wearing dresses all week, but wanted to put on something a little more casual. Plus, I wanted to wear my new Miss L Fire Bluebird Sandals (!!). Yup. I bought them. No. Regrets.

I bought this navy blouse at a sample sale way back when I worked at Ricki's. I have worn it less than 10 times since then, but for some reason I never want to get rid of it when I'm culling my wardrobe. It never fails, I put it on and I remember how much I love it.

And I must mention my sailor shorts as well. I have been on the hunt for a pair of navy or black sailor shorts for years now, but I have A) been too cheap to pull the trigger on an expensive pair online B) haven't been able to find a pair with the right rise in a local retail store. This summer, as usual, Value Village came to the rescue and I bought these shorts there. And I paid $3 for them!!! You heard me. Patience and persistance paid off as usual and I got a very nice pair of sailor shorts at the thrift store for less than a Starbuck's coffee!! I had to replace one button and take them in at the back, but that took very little time. I've worn these shorts SOO many times this summer. They just seem to go with everything.

Navy Atomic Print Blouse: Ricki's

White Flower Brooch: Ricki's

Vintage Metalwork Butterfly Brooch: Etsy . The Paris Carousel

Black Sailor Shorts: Thrifted

Black Metal Bracelet: Le Chateau

Bluebird Sandals: Miss L Fire

Vintage Straw Purse: Thrifted

Cat Eye Sunglasses: Rhymes with Orange

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Wishlist: Miss L Fire Bluebird Sandal

The no shopping stint is officially over. I went thrift and vintage shopping with my pal Daphne from Vixage last Tuesday and I'm seriously debating buying these Miss L Fire Bluebird sandals before they disappear.

I mean really. What rockabilly girl could resist these?!?!!


...sigh...I'm so weak...lol!! I'll probably order them before the week is up...



UPDATE: I totally just bought them from ModCloth....It was gonna happen...I knew it...



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Inspiration: Imelda May

I've recently been turned onto the music of Imelda May.

Despite my appearance, I don't regularly listen to a lot of rockabilly music. I saw some clips of her performing at Viva Las Vegas 17. I was intrigued, so I watched some of her vids on YouTube, then immediately downloaded a few of her albums from iTunes. Imelda May's voice is out of this world. Her albums are currently on permanent repeat on my iPod. I'm hooked and looking for more cool neo-rockabilly bands to discover (any recommendations?!).

Imelda May is classic rockabilly pin-up. I love her dedication to a style and a silhouette. It goes to show that a simple formula - a wiggle dress or pencil skirt and top with an iconic hairdo - can be the key to a great signature style.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all of you for your kinds words and well wishes on my birthday last week. It meant so much to me!! xoxo..

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Outfits: Rockabilly Casual

I feel like my style has been evolving again lately...maybe evolving is the wrong word. Settling? I dunno...I guess it's been happening for a while.
Over the past few years I've been edging towards a more rockabilly look. I feel quite comfortable in it. Rockabilly can be dressy, but it can also be casual and it has a bit of an edge. I like a look with an edge and frankly, there aren't many black tie galas in my life. lol!

I haven't been posting a lot of outfits here in the last few months. Work has kept me busy and I always worry that you'll grow bored of seeing me in jeans and a tee-shirt again and again, but that's my life and that's how I dress day to day. I keep trying to tell myself that I should post those looks here. They are no less worthy of the blog than a dress.

Vintage Cotton Headscarf: Ragpickers

Purple Flower Earrings: Ricki's

White Tee: Joe Fresh

Green Belt: Thrifted

Skinny Jeans: Forever 21

Purple Patent Flats: Joe Fresh

80's White Mesh Clutch: Thrifted

Letterman Jacket: Forever 21

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