Outfits: A Fruit Basket

I wore this to the Fringe today. One of the cast members told me I looked like a basket of fruit! LOL! I think it was meant as a compliment.

I hemmed this dress a little too...I'm on a roll...I'm seeing that it's making such a big difference in the way a dress looks on...I've created a monster in myself...I just can't help it!

Lily Hair Flower: Claires

50's Border Print Dress: Rag Time (in Ottawa)

Rainbow Peep Toe Wedges: Damita K

60's White Plastic Purse: Thrifted, Value Village

Red Bracelet: Thrifted

Paper Parasol: The Forks Market

Our show got a 4 1/5 star review in the Winnipeg Free Press yesterday! Check it out here! I'm so excited!

Lisa.xo

Family Photos 2: Family and Fashion

Well, The Winnipeg Fringe is up and running, as is our show. And as ususal, the combination of late night shows, work and the odd night closing the beer tent has left me tired.

I thought today would be a good day to share more family photos with you.
Enjoy!

 The young girl in the photo above is my Aunt Louise.

I just love the striped dress. It's so unique.

These ladies' outfits are also amazing!

I adore this photo! I just love the combination of the tailored gentleman under the umbrella reading on the rustic threshing machine. I want to frame this photo.

This is my Grandpa Cotton and my Aunt Louise.

 Another one of my Grandpa Cotton milking. Another photo I love.

Hope you loved the photos!

Lisa.xo

Show Time

The Winnipeg Fringe Festival starts tomorrow, which in turn means that the show I've been working on also opens.

Today I'm off to work then off to my last rehearsal. Tomorrow we have tech (which is when we move from the rehearsal hall to the theatre, set lighting and sound levels etc...) from 10am-3:30pm and open the show at 6:00pm! Yikes! I know we're ready though. The days leading up to opening are always the toughest to get through.

This is what I'm wearing today:

The weather has cooled off quite a bit (hence the pants). I thought I was looking kinda cute in my atomic print blouse and my straw fedora, but maybe I look like a Hawaiian tourist, just add a camera around my neck...lol!

Straw Fedora: Joe Fresh

Flower Brooch: Ricki's

Wooden Bangle: Ragpickers

Atomic Print Blouse: R'evolution

Leather Woven Belt: Thrifted

Denim: Forever 21

Flats: George

Lisa.xo

I've Got Two Cars Parked in My Living Room

Toy cars that is. The Boy has a new obssession with vintage and antique toy cars. The most recent ones he bought look great in our living room and have found a home next to my favorite chair in the corner.

Don't they look awesome? I love how they look so much I'm thinking about moving the bottom shelf up on that end table and cutting the legs so it sits closer to the height of the chair arm instead of buying a new table as I've been planning on doing.

I'm 97% sure this is what I'll do. I'm a real believer in use what you've got.

I'm not sure what this top car is.

The bottom one is a '62 (?) Jeep. We have the original box for it as well...I'm not sure where The Boy has it stashed.

This is the kind of "Man Decorating" I can get behind! lol!!

Thank you so much for all the Birthday wishes! :) I had a great day yesterday!




Lisa.xo

Happy Birthday to Me!

Tomorrow is my birthday. Not today. I turn (gasp!) 29. lol!

Anyway...yesterday I bought myself a birthday gift. I usually try to buy myself a birthday dress for my party, but that was just not in the cards this year. Instead I bought a plethora of lovely hats!

I've been so inspired by the lovely hats worn on Bright Young Twins recently that I was determined to get some of my own.
And if you remember this Wishlist post I've been wanting a lovely 40's tilt hat for some time.

I made three stops yesterday, but it was Ruby Slipper that was the ace in the hole. They had so many amazing hats in stock it took some time to narrow down my choices.

And please excuse my frizzy hair! It's so humid here you can barely breath when you're outside! My 'do went totally flat and frizzy today...  :(

Here's what I brought home with me:

This lovely lady was the first to go in the pile at Ruby Slipper. I'm not sure if she's 50's or 60's. Either way I really love the sculptured bow on top. It's so eye catching! I've got some chic high street dresses this will look amazing with!

This cute little 50's number was next on the pile. It looks black in the photos, but she's actually navy. And as you know I've got a weakness for anything red, white and or blue these days.

I'll have to wait to wear this one till fall/winter. She's from 1940. The owner had labelled all of the items she sold with the date. I bought a coat today with a date label on it as well. I just love, love, love the pom pom feathers on top.

This is another sweet 50's number I plan on wearing with a day dress. I can't resist a hat with flowers and netting.

OK. Brace yourself my friends for the next few hats. These are the real winners of the day in my book.

Speaking of flowers on hats, I would have never forgiven myself for leaving this 40's beauty at the store. I can't wait to wear her out!

This is the only hat I bought somewhere else today. I found her at Ragpickers. She's a 40's tilt hat!! Yeah! I was so excited when I saw her on the shelf! I'd really like to add some grey netting to this hat.

I've saved the best for last. This is my favorite hat of the day. Another 40's tilt hat!!! Double Yeah!! She may not be as visually dramatic as some of the others, but she in nonetheless my favorite of the bunch. I love the sculptured straw. It's navy! :) I'm bought some vintage millinery flowers at Ruby Slipper as well and I'm planning on adding a punch of colour to her.

I kindof can't believe I bought so many, but when it's good you've got to go with it. Plus, you only turn 29 once, right?

Lisa.xo

Ice Cream Outfit

Yesterday I spent most of the day cleaning house. It desperatly needed it. I think my favorite thing in the world is a clean house. It's just so unfortunate that it takes so much work the get that feeling! lol!

When I was done I decided to treat myself to some ice cream, so I freshened up, put Dave in the car and went to Dairy Queen for my favorite: an Oreo Blizzard!

This is what I wore:

As you can see I really love to emulate a subtle vintage look with high street clothing. The only drawback I'm finding with high street clothing right now is the desperate search to find high waisted items. I'm long in the rise and have a difficult time finding things that hit my waist. These white shorts from Forever 21 say high waisted on the tag, but as you can see they're about and inch or two away from hitting my waist. grrr...

I am also loving my new tooled leather purse and these shoes! I'm wearing them a lot! What can I say? They just go with everything. Walmart had these shoes in black as well and I'm really tempted to go buy them. We'll see what happens...

White Headband: Ricki's

Locket: Thrifted

Blouse: Ricki's

Shorts: Forever 21

Shoes: George (Walmart)

Vintage Leather Purse: Thrifted

Happy 4th of July to all my American readers! And I hope everyone else had a great weekend too!

Lisa.xo

What I Learned From Blogging for a Month Straight

I made it!! I'm so proud of myself for sticking with it and completing my challenge!
I thought after all that I would share with you what I learned after it all. In no particular order:

1. Some days it was really tough to find the motivation to post. I will never be one of those bloggers that  posts every day. As I said before, I enjoy my days off (like yesterday!)

image found here.

2. A short post is better than no post at all. Some days there was only time for a quick post and one photo.

I really wanted to find an image of a short wooden post stuck in the ground here, but couldn't find one...boo.

Please imagine one if you will!

 

3. Working at a costume shop is not glamourous. Here's the proof:

4. I wear am wearing a lot of red, blue and white!

5. I miss posting about my house. Expect a weekly house post going forward. I love sharing my decorating escapades with you. I really hope you enjoy them too (seeing as though my house is far from being overly vintage).

my living room, for those of you who may be new subscribers in the last month

6. Outfit posts are not as difficult as I once thought they were. I can get a quick outfit post up in less than 15 minutes!

Clock image found here

7. I'm excited to share more of my vintage dresses with you! They seem to be a hit! And I love wearing them too.

As we begin the month of July I will be testing out a weekly posting schedule. As I said, by no means will I be posting every day as I have been, but I will certainly be posting 4-5 times a week.

Thanks for all your support and comments! Each and every one makes me smile and brightens my day a little more! And welcome to all my new readers! :)

Lisa.xo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!!

image found here.

Ok, so I lied apparently...I said I wouldn't post and I did. (Maybe it's a sign of things to come?!)

The Boy, Dave and I are off to Osborne Village Street Fest with a possible stop-over at The Forks for fireworks! :)

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!

Lisa.xo