Colour Need Not Apply

I am practicing what I preach this winter. I keep posting inspiration posts with all black outfits and I have barely worn any colour at all since before the snow melted! I'm hooked!
I've been mixing it up with some white and grey, but colour has definitely taken a backseat in this winters wardrobe.

Here are some of my favourites:

* top - Joe Fresh * belt - thrifted * dress - thrifted, from Buffalo * pumps - vintage *

* sweater - thrifted, Club Monaco * bird brooch - vintage * skinny jeans - Forever 21 * belt - Jacob * riding boots - thrifted *

* cardigan - thrifted, Joe Fresh * tee - thrifted * flower brooch - Ricki's * skirt - Debbie's Vintage * pumps - Forever 21 *

* sweater - thrifted, Issac Mizrahi for Target * necklace - Le Chateau * skinny jeans - Forever 21 * belt - Jacob * boots - Le Chateau * 

Do you snuggle up in dark colours for the winter months? Or do you combat the cold with bright hues?

Lisa.xo

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

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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

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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

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Outfits: Lingerie as Clothing

I have been wearing vintage lingerie as outerwear for years now. My mother will attest to the fact that in high school I wore a vintage turquoise slip as a dress with combat boots (still have the slip!! the boots, however are long gone.. haha!).

These days I've abandoned the combat boots for some more ladylike footwear, but am still partial to the prettiness that vintage lingerie adds to an outfit.

It was swelteringly hot out yesterday, so a cool outfit was in order. I paired my new black (yes, I know...black on a hot day...it's silk...so that makes it cool...right?!) skirt and this beautiful vintage lace camisole. A few accessories (I actually wore two silver bangles during the day that I neglected to put back on when I took these photos after dinner) and a pop of colour in my new favourite purse.

I wore this to the salon yesterday. I was putting #12 of my list "12 Things Happy People do Differently" into practice yesterday and got a brow tint, eyelash tint and a bikini wax. I feel like a million bucks! :)

Cat Eye Sunglasses: Rhymes with Orange

Vintage Floral Brooch: Thrifted

Vintage Lace Camisole: Thrifted, Value Village

Black Silk Skirt: Debbie's Vintage (Johnston Terminal Antique Mall)

Nude Patent Pumps: Le Chateau

Green Leather Purse: Claudia Firenze, Winners

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Outfits: Black is the New Black

Lamest post title ever...yup...I'm ok with it. But really, you just can't go wrong with all black. Ever. It always looks chic and classic. 

I feel a bit like Dita Von Teese running to my car after pilates in this outfit! lol! 

The photo below inspired this outfit. I discovered it online ages ago, saved it and vowed to re-create this look for myself. I bought my top with thoughts of this image in mind and when I found this pleated silk skirt at the Johnston Terminal Antique Mall at Debbie's shop (review in the works - stay tuned!) I couldn't leave it. I knew it was the piece I'd been waiting for to complete my look. 

source via Pintrest

Black Jersey Knit Top - Le Chateau

Black Pleated Silk Skirt: Debbie's Vintage (Johnston Terminal Antique Mall)

Mexican Silver Bracelets: gift

Tortoiseshell Cat Eye Sunglasses: Rhymes with Orange

Green Leather Purse: Claudia Firenze (Winners)

Black Flats: Joe Fresh

Lipstick: Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Suede in 'Finale' (095)

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Outfits: Everyday

I'm on a roll! Third outfit post in a week! Whoop whoop! Lol!

I wore this yesterday to run errands with The Boy. Some version of this has been my casual go-to for weeks now.

I've been really influenced by rockabilly styles as of late - which I think is pretty evident in this look. For me, it's just the perfect mix of tough and feminine.

I bought this bag on a whim last week. I was out doing errands for the show I'm working on and found it at Winners. It's Italian leather and I love the colour!! My new laptop fits in it (I just bought a 13" MacBook Pro recently)! 

I'm usually a big sucker for a vintage bag, but there is something about this beauty that screamed "Take me home with you!!!" I was powerless against it's....uh...powers. 

Vintage Style Sunglasses: Rhymes with Orange

Denim Jacket: Randy River

Green Leather Purse: Claudia Firenze, Winners

Bangles: Thrifted

Black and White Striped Tee: Joe Fresh

Grey Skinny Jeans: Forever 21

Black Skinny Belt: George

Black and White Flats: Joe Fresh

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Outfits: Red Pants

Did you miss me? Here I am! First outfit post of 2013!

The Boy and I went out last Saturday night for nachos and beer with some friends and this is what I wore. I was really tempted to get dressed up in a dress or skirt, but if you live in Winnipeg you know how casual Carlos and Murphy's is so I took some inspiration from this post last week and wore my red cords instead.

It's become ridiculously cold here anyway, so cords were a much warmer option.

Sometimes I wish I was blogging from somewhere in the world that gets more daylight this time of year. I always struggle to take photos before the sun starts to set. Hence, how grainy these ones are. It was 5:00pm and the sun was quickly disappearing.
I know you'll forgive me! :)

I love this necklace. I have quite a few amazing statement necklaces I've bought from Le Chateau. This one put me back $45, but has been worth every penny. I wear it a lot and get tons of compliments. Plus, when I'm feeling less than inspired it jazzes up an black outfit in an second - instant style! Can't go wrong with that!

Pearl and Enamel Necklace: Le Chateau

Polka Dot Tee: Thrifted

Black Cardigan: Joe Fresh

Vintage Black Grosgrain Belt: from Aunt Mary

Red Cords: Forever 21

Suede Boots: George (Walmart)

Houndstooth Purse: Aldo

Lippy: Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Gothic

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Outfits: No More Winter Coat, No More Socks!

Spring has sprung early here in Winnipeg! I am elated! For the last few days I have been without my winter coat and today was the first day I ventured out without socks!

I wore this to work today:

I wish I had more to say today, but all I can think about it work. I'm sure you're all sick of hearing about it. Or maybe I'm just sick of thinking about it.

Sequin Beret: Le Chateau

Leopard Print Scarf: Ricki's

Vintage Leather Jacket: Vintage Glory

Sunglasses: Rhymes with Orange

50's Beaded Cardigan: Ragpickers

Grey Tee: Joe Fresh

Black Skinny Jeans: Forever 21

Black Bow Heels: Winners

Vintage Needlepoint Purse: Thrifted

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New Old 50's Cardigan

Shopping for vintage is defiantly my vice in life. I got paid yesterday and in order to "reward" myself for my new job I bought myself a new dress and cardigan from Ragpickers yesterday.
I probably could have bought myself a new pair of boots with the money I spent on the clothes. Oh well...

I stand by my choices...
There will be time for new boots later...

Anyway, enough of that. Here's my pretty new cardigan:

Vintage Drop Earrings: Thrifted

50's Beaded Cardigan: Ragpickers

Polka Dot Tee: Thrifted

Black Skinny Jeans: Forever 21

Brogues: Aldo

For those of you waiting for pictures of our bedroom. You'll have to wait a few more days. It's dark when I get home from work and there has been no time or light for pictures. I'm hoping to take them tomorrow and post early next week.

Other than that, work has been great this week. Rehearsals start on Monday. It's always an exciting day. I can't wait!

Have a good weekend!

Lisa.xo

Outfits: First Day of Rehearsal (and some extras!)

Today was our first day or rehearsal for Way to Heaven.

The first day of rehearsal is fun. It's the first time the entire team is in the room together; actors meet designers and vice versa. There is always plenty of goodies and coffee (today was no exception!) and often (if you're not new to the business) there are old friendly faces to catch up with.

After the meet and greet the designers present the costume and set designs to the cast and crew, following which the actors read through the play for the first time together! Then, typically there is discussion about the play. Easy peasy day!

As I've said before, working in theatre is not conducive to pretty dresses, so injecting some vintage flair into my outfits is always my goal.

Here's what I wore today:

And just for fun, this is what I wore on Saturday to run errands. I love, love, love this cape. It has a houndstooth lining. Yum!

Black and White Ruffle Front Blouse: Ricki's

White Tank: Walmart

Black Skinny Jeans: Forever 21

Black Flats: Joe Fresh

Sunglasses: Le Chateau

Vintage Lucite Bird Brooch: Mike's General Store

Red Wool Cape: Laura

Vintage Purse: Thrifted

Satin Bow Mary Janes: Winners

How do you like to add vintage flair to your more casual outfits? I'd love to know! Send me a link so I can check it out!

I'd also love to know if you're enjoying my posts describing my job? Or are they boring? Or, do you have any questions about my job? Please let me know either way. 

You guys are great! Thanks! :)

Lisa.xo