Friday

Another unplanned, on-the-fly outfit (more black...).
One more day of work tomorrow and one more outfit for you all. Sunday is my day off - you won't see me then.

Hope you've been enjoying this week as much as I have!

Vintage Polka Dot Headscarf: can't remember...I've had it for ages

50's Pearl and Rhinestone Bow Necklace: Ragpickers

Black Tee: Le Chateau

Black Belt: was Aunt Mary's

Denim Capris: Ricki's

Black Flats: Walmart

Lisa.xo

Thursday

I had a completely different outfit planned for today (it's hanging on the clothing rack there...red and white striped sweater...), but just wanted to wear my leopard print skinnies so badly this morning I threw that plan out the window. 

So are you catching on to the work outfit formula yet? It's kindof foolproof. I have a number of standby outfits when I haven't planned ahead - this is one of them. I love this outfit so much! 

Vintage Beaded Turquoise Necklace: thrifted, Value Village

No Doubt Concert Tee: bought at the No Doubt concert a few years ago

Vintage Black Sequin Cardigan: Etsy

Studded Belt: Jacob

Leopard Skinnies: Le Chateau

Runners: Converse

Lisa.xo

Wednesday

So this is what happens when I don't plan my outfit the night before. I end up wearing black from head to toe. It's not terrible, but this is the result.

Nothing sends an outfit into "vintage world" like these glasses. They're always the cherry on top ot the outfit sundae.

Vintage Glasses: Grandma Cotton's glasses

Rhinestone Bow Brooch: thrifted

Polka Dot Tee: thrifted

Vintage Circle Buckle Belt: was Aunt Mary's

Black Trousers: Jacob

Black Flats: Walmart

Lisa.xo

Tuesday

Snappy title huh?! lol! I got nothin...

Here's today's outfit offering. A variation on yesterday: modern top and pants with vintage and thrifted accessories.
I love this tee from Joe Fresh. Sequin polka dots? Yes please. A little vintage with the enamel flower brooch and my Grandma Cotton's pearls and some leopard print flats. Comfy and I think a bit chic too.

Vintage Pearl Necklace: Gift from Mom, was Grandma Cotton's

60's Enamel Floral Brooch: Rhymes with Orange

Sequin Polka Dot Tee: Joe Fresh

Brown Leather Belt: from Grandma Nelson

Navy Skinny Trousers: Jacob

Leopard Print Flats: thrifted, Value Village

Lisa.xo

Monday, Monday...

Here I am looking cheeky this morning for the first of this weeks series of outfits! lol! 

This is a typical work look: Modern shirt and pants with vintage touches. The necklace is a vintage 60's  rhinestone and beaded beauty I picked up at Value Village (I couldn't resist the sparkle!). I also love a little tough girl element to any outfit. This would be the studded belt here. And flats. Gotta wear flats to work (unfortunately), so I have a lot of them. I love the vintage feel these brogues give to this outfit (which are a bit hard to see on the bold carpet in my dressing room). Hair is up because I slept in (hello...monday.) and it needs to be washed! 

So there you have it folks! Day one! See you tomorrow!

60's Rhinestone and Bead Necklace: thrifted, Value Village

Black and White Striped Top: Joe Fresh

Studded Belt: Jacob

Green Skinny Trousers: Jacob

Brogues: Aldo

Lisa.xo

Sunday

Just popping in quick to say hi!  This was my first week back in rehearsal. Needless to say I'm pretty tired...it always takes some time to adjust to the long days and 6 day a week schedule.

I've been thinking about the blog all week - thinking about a game plan to keep blogging while working It's a balance I have yet to master.

Until then, to keep myself motivated, I'll be posting a daily outfit every day for the next week starting tomorrow! Kinda like my outfit a day challenge I did in June a few years ago.

I never post work outfits. I never feel they're worthy of the blog, but it could be fun to show you the casual side of my wardrobe. I'd love to know what you think!

Vintage Headscarf: thrifted

Blue and White Striped Tee: Joe Fresh

Necklace: Pickupsticks Jewelry

Jeans: Forever21

See you tomorrow!
Lisa.xo

Inspiration: This Girl

It's the first day of September and the temperature here is cooler than it has been all summer. We're still expecting some hot days at the end of this week, but I'm already thinking about my fall wardrobe.
This image has been inspiring my fall wardrobe dreams:

source

There is nothing about this outfit I don't love. I will be trying to re-create it for fall. 

Lisa.xo

Outfits: Ice Cream

The title of this post doesn't refer to my outfit so much as the occasion on which it was worn.

After slaving for 7 hours on my computer doing prep for my latest show today I made dinner for The Boy and I, then suddenly had an insatiable craving for ice cream.

It's been +40 Celsius with the humidex this week, so I suppose that craving is well warranted.

I changed out of my "work clothes" (jeans and a tee-shirt) into this. The weather won't be this hot for too much longer, so I might as well wear these lovely dresses now before it's time for tights and sweaters.

I love this dress, but am feeling that I need a black woven belt to wear with it instead of this white one -  which is looking very washed out in these photos...still getting the hang of setting my camera properly for the outdoors. Black would be so much better, but I make due with the polka dotted shoes to tie it in. You've gotta work with what you've got. I'm so hard done by, aren't I? lol!!

So, it's back to the grind this week. Emails, piles of paperwork and so much organizing and scheduling.  But it's good. :) It's like going back to school after summer holidays. I'm all jacked up to get prepped and ready for the first day of rehearsal next Monday.

50's Cotton Dress: Vintage Glory

Polka Dotted Bangle: Thrifted

White Woven Belt: Thrifted

Black and White Polka Dotted Shoes: Le Chateau

Trusty Vintage Bamboo Purse: Thrifted

Lisa.xo

Outfits: All My Summer Favourites

If you follow me on Insta you've already had a sneak peek at this outfit yesterday. I had jam packed day!

I met some girlfriends from work (who are both stage managers, like me) for lunch at Rudy's Eat & Drink downtown. When The Boy picked me up he said he was craving Rum Punch from Muddy Water's Riverside Patio, so we had to go! We ran into a friend and spent the rest of the afternoon on the patio taking in the scenery, the sun and sipping on delicious cocktails!

I wasn't into wearing a dress today. I've been really inspired by flowy skirts and crop tops on Pintrest as of late. This is my interpretation. I also left the heels at home because I wanted to keep the look more causal. I'm stoked about this outfit! I want to wear it again before it cools off! It contains all of my new favourite summer pieces: new sandals, new skirt, new purse and new scatter pins!! The top is an oldie, but a goodie from Joe Fresh that I picked up at a thrift store.

After dinner yesterday evening The Boy and I went on a bike ride for an hour. I didn't wear this outfit for the bike ride however...lol! We have a great bike and walking path in our end of the city and we've been trying to get some more exercise into our schedules.

All in all, a summer day well spent!

Vintage Sea Turtle Scatter Pins: Ruby Slipper

Polka Dot Tee: Joe Fresh

Black Silk Skirt: Debbie's Vintage

Sandals: ZigiSoho

Green Leather Purse: Claudia Firenze

Lisa.x

A New Home with Me

Last week I did some thrift shopping with my friend Leyan (she's a thrifting newbie, so I was showing her the ropes!).

It's been a while since I've been (not working in the summer means I have to curb my spending) and naturally, I came home with a few treasures.

We hit up one of the Value Villages in the city (the one on Pembina Hwy for anyone residing in Winnipeg). I think it's one of the best VV's in town. You can usually find very gently used designer clothing for a fraction of the cost and it seems to be riddled with vintage.

That being said, this time around I walked away with only a few small items. I've really been wanting a pair of leopard print flats and there was a pair sitting on the shelf ready and waiting for me!

I also brought home these lovely vintage evening handbags. I'm pretty sure the black one is 40's/50's. I have an abundance of black evening bags, but I love the brass closure and the size. I have a hard time fitting my iPhone in some of my vintage clutches and purses, but this one has room to spare!
The silver one is clearly late 60's/early 70's. I just love it's metal handle. Adorable!

We also hit up Ruby Slipper at it's "new" location on St. Anne's Road. I say "new" because they've been there for a year, but it's on the opposite end of the city from where I live and I am rarely in that area with time to spare for shopping. Last thursday was my first visit since they moved
(Keep an eye here for an update on my Ruby Slipper review! Coming soon!).

There were a few dresses I liked, but not enough to buy. And I was very tempted to take home a shortie mink coat with opera collar, but I wasn't feeling it enough either. Ah well..

I did buy some accessories. Two berets: one cream coloured and one blue (which I forgot to photograph because I already put them away in storage with my other berets).

I brought home this lovely carved celluloid and rhinestone bracelet (the green one was another VV purchase that day). No chips, no missing stones. It's absolutely perfect.

And my favourite purchase of the day (and you thought I couldn't top the bracelet?!). These sea turtle scatter pins.
I only wish they'd photographed better. The blue is so deep and rich in person - like the bottom edge of the largest pin. I adore them!! I can't wait to wear them. :)

So those are the latest finds! What have you brought home recently?

Lisa.xo