Hello, My name is Lisa and I'm a Shop-aholic

Yes, I've been at it again. Spring makes me shop. I do it every year without fail. The spree will die down by June. It always does...

I've bought some more fabulous dresses in the last few weeks. I can't wait to wear them!!

Notice me holding the back of the dress so it appears to fit me!

I bought this lovely 50's dress at Ruby Slipper. It's a little big at the moment. I'll have it taken in. I just couldn't resist the cute crosshatch gingham-like fabric and knife pleat skirt. Plus, it still has it's original matching belt!

I lucked out with this one and bought it at Value Village. It was by no means a deal at $20 and needssome dry-cleaning, but it fits and the fabric is just gorgeous! The photos do not do this fabric justice. I want to call it sharkskin as it is two toned gold and green, but I'm just not quite sure if it actually is. Nonetheless, this dress is stunning (Betty Draper anyone?) and I'm praying for a formal event in my future so I can wear it.

This is another VV find. Perfect for hot summer days, espadrilles and a jean jacket in the evening. Love the border print.

This lovely set is from Vintage Glory (cue angel choir! Aaahh!!) It's from the same estate as the dresses I showed you here. That woman and I are sartorial soul mates. She has great taste!! Can't wait to wear this dress. And the bolero will be so cute with jeans and a tee.

Two more, non dress items:

Lovely 60's/70's's does 20's cloche fedora. It's in great shape. I've already worn it out a few times.

And, 70's suede shoes. So not my style. Too awesome to leave at Value Village. They do fit me. Who knows. Maybe I'll wear them.

So there it is folks. More stuff in my closet. Maybe it's time for an intervention. Or to set up my own shop somewhere! Haha!

Lisa.xo

The Outfit that Never Was

I had this on the other day. I was going to wear it to the ballet. Then I figured out I wouldn't have enough time to come home after work to change out of my work clothes and into this outfit. I was also too lazy to pack it up and change at work before I went out.
So I changed into something (which I did not photograph of course...) that would suit both work and the ballet.
You my friends, get the benefit of the pictures even though I didn't get to wear it.

Vintage Rhinestone Earrings: Thrifted, Goodwill

Rhinestone Bracelets: Le Chateau

Chanel Style Jacket: Ricki's

50's/60's Black and White Sheath Dress: Vintage Glory

Black Leather Calvin Klein Heels: TownShoes



I bought this dress a month or so ago from Vintage Glory (my favorite vintage shop in Winnipeg!). I just love it. It cost me a mere $20!

And don't worry...I have worn it since I bought it. Just not to the ballet...

Lisa.xo

The 'Ol Switcheroo!

So a few days ago I tempted you with this photo sampling my outfit for my Step-Dad's 60th birthday party.

Well...I didn't end up wearing that at all...

While out shopping for The Boy's costume I happened upon the most perfect mod 60's mini dress. I HAD to buy it and wear it to the party. It was serendipitous!!

Just to keep you in suspense a little longer, here's the original outfit:

Excuse the lack of hair and makeup. I took this photo today. We got home late last night!

Red 60's Dress: Thrifted, Goodwill 

White Tights: Le Chateau

White Purse: Thrifted, Value Village

Navy and White 60's Shoes: Thrifted: Value Village

This outfit is pretty cute, but the mini dress I bought the other day was just TOO perfect to pass up! Here she is:

White headband: Dollarstore

White Earrings: From Mom!

Mod 60's Cotton Printed Mini Dress: Thrifted, Value Village

Purple Tights: Walmart

Silver 60's Pilgrim Pumps: Thrifted, Goodwill

I'm not usually one for the shapeless dresses of the mid to late 60's, but I am totally enamoured with this dress. It only has one pocket! haha! Just one! I think that's so funny...I don't know why.

I may end up wearing this little cutie this summer. Trapeze mini dresses are in right now. Might as well make it vintage! We'll see what happens.

P.S. Welcome to all my new readers! Thanks for following!


 

Lisa.xo

All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go

If you've been reading my blog for a while you know that I used to work at a local costume shop here in the city: Harelquin Costume and Dance. One of my favorite jobs working there was dressing the manequins.

Now that I have a pretty girl all my own, I dress her up quite frequently and admire her in my dressing room. I often test out new outfits this way.

Her latest outfit has got me over the moon. I'm quite taken with it and wish I had somewhere to wear it.

Blue 80's Hat: Salvation Army

Vintage Crystal Necklace: gift

Blue 40's Bird Brooch (I also have matching earrings!): Vintage Glory

50's/60's Blue Floral Dress: Hoopers

Lisa.xo

Here's What I Bought

Wednesday is currently ranking pretty high on the unofficial "Best Vintage Shopping Trip Ever" list.

For just over $100 I bought the following:

A set of small green ceramic dishes from Goodwill ($6 for the pair). I am addicted to painted ceramic dishes. (Or coloured glasswear! This addiction is hereditary. I get it from my mother) This addiction is also hightened if the dish happens to be green. I couldn't resist these guys. And I don't even know what I'll do with them yet.

I bought this stuff at Salvation Army.
Two blouses. Same blouse. Different colour ($3 each). Love the peter pan collar and the pintuck pleats in the front (please take note: more green). I can't wait to wear these tucked into a cute skirt this summer.

Banana Republic Camel Trench Coat ($20). I've had my eye out for something like this for quite some time. This is just perfect. And I love the colour. Plus, who can resist a great label at an awesome price? It's in great condition. Looks like new!

Couldn't resist this little cloth clutch ($2). I just love the closure on it.

I'm wearing this neat watch brooch today ($5). I'm hoping I can get the watch to work. I plan on taking it to a jeweler to get it cleaned and looked at. I'm totally enamoured with it.

I bought these dresses at Vintage Glory.
They made my day. Seriously. We walked in, Doug the owner was in and we exchanged hellos. He then told me he had been to an estate sale on the weekend where the entire second floor was like walking through a time machine into the 40's and he had dresses. Lots of dresses.
Then he let me into the backroom to see all of the stock he had bought at the estate sale before it hit the floor! Eee!! So good!

Pink 40's Sheath Dress with Matching Belt ($20).

Doug told me that the woman's husband was a tailor. Most of the dresses were hand made. They were/are just gorgeous. I tried on a few more dresses, but these ones spoke to me. I had to take them home.

50's House Dress with Patch Pockets ($20). I just love a good cotton summer dress. This print is just too sweet.

 

Navy 40's Sailor Style Dress and Matching Jacket ($30)

Not bad for $109 huh? I would have ended up with WAY less had I spent that at the mall. Plus, no one will be wearing the same thing as me!

Hello my name is Lisa and I'm a vintage addicted.

Lisa.xo

Outfits: Pink Dress, Winter Coat, Sparkly Hat

I wore this to work today.

This is one of my three winter coats (not including my snowmobile jacket). What can I say? When you live in a place where it's winter 4-5 months out of the year you've got to have some options. I'd get so bored wearing the same coat for that long.

It's turning out (so far at least!) to be a mildish winter. The temperature is holding strong at around -25. That sounds so crazy doesn't it?!  haha!

This is actually a summer dress, but the jersey is a good weight and with a slip underneath, a cardigan and some tights it's perfect for cooler weather! And it injects some much needed colour!

Black Beret with Rhinestones: Laura

Pink Scarf: Jacob

Herringbone Coat with Hood: Ricki's

Black Shearling lined Suede Gloves: Danier Leather

Houndstooth Purse: Aldo

Pink Jersey Dress: Ricki's

Black Cardigan: Ricki's

White Flower Brooch: Ricki's

Black Patent Belt: Laura

Plaid tights: Ricki's (holy Ricki's! can you tell I worked for them? haha!)

Black Satin Ankle Boots: The Bay

Phew! Everytime I do an outfit post in the winter and look at the list of things I've got on my body (not including underwear of course!) it makes me long for the simplicity of summer dressing. Best not think about it too much...we've still got 3 1/2 months of winter left.

Lisa.xo

Outfits: A Little More Winter

The snow just keeps falling here. And falling, and falling...
I wore this to work on Thursday. More layers. The oxfords ended up being a mistake in the end. It snowed so much during the day that by the time I got home our sidewalk had completely dissapeared and I was ankle deep in snow trying to get to the house. I had to dry my shoes out when I got in!!

Purple Enamel Earrings (unseen): Thrifted

Seafoam Embellished Wrap Sweater: Thrifted

Grey Jersey Dress: Forever 21

Vintage Lace Cami: Thrifted

Flower Brooch: Ricki's

Purple Tights: Walmart

Purple Patent Oxfords: Bleka

I also broke out one of my winter coats, a hat, scarf and gloves today as well. It's just so snowy outside! Speaking of snowy, Boy and I just bought a new snowmobile last week and I can't wait to go snowmobiling!! So much fun!

Lisa. xo

Outfits: 60's Teal Cocktail Dress

Last night was the Christmas party for Urban Barn (my place of work!). We booked a room at Chop and had a fabulous dinner followed by a little dancing!
It was a lot of fun! The head buyer flew out to join us at the party which was awesome!

But most importantly, here's what I wore:

 

This is my friend Russel who the the Store Admin at another location (Russel trained me when I got my Admin job at UB!). Notice we're both wearing silver shoes! We were a pair last night!

My setting lotion worked really well! I cooked it up on the stove in the afternoon and let it cool. When I set my hair I spritzed it on lightly before I pincurled the bottom of my hair under my ears (all of my hair generally curls well, except the bottom so a wet set is usually the best bet for staying power!) then I curled the rest of my hair with Hot Sticks. It worked great! My hair had beautiful shine and I didn't have to use a bunch of hairspray to get it to stay in place! I'll use it again for sure!

Flower Brooch (worn as facinator): Ricki's

60's Teal Cocktail Dress: Vintage Glory

Seafoam Snowflake Crinoline (unseen): Gifted

White Stretch Belt: Le Chateau

Vintage Pearl Bracelet: was The Boy's Great Aunt Mary's

Silver Peep Toe Shes: JLo

Lisa.xo

Outfits: Addicted to Polka-Dots

I just can't help myself. I bought this dress from Goodwill a couple days ago. I couldn't resist the combination of navy, pearlized buttons and of course, polka-dots.
All I could think today while I wore it was "Just add Doc Martens, remove the belt and Hello 1994!!" haha!

I do love to wear a summer dress layered for fall and winter though. I love to stretch my wardrobe like that. I feel like it's a super power of mine.

White Trench: Joe

Rhinestone Necklace: Thrifted

Grey Blazer: Jolt

Navy Polka-Dotted Dress: Thrifted

White Long Sleeve Tee: Ricki's

White Skinny Belt: Thrifted

Grey Tights: Joe

Grey Mary Janes: Aldo

Recycled Seat Belt Shoulder Bag: U.S.E.D

I think Mad Men is officially invading my life. My hair feels like it's got a bit of a 60's vibe today. Happy Wednesday!

Lisa.xo

Outfits: $1 Dress

I love this dress! I bought it for $1 dollar at the Gimli Thrift store! Score! It's a 70's take on ther 40's. I have a few pieces like this in my wardrobe.

I'm wearing this to work today (I really match my walls and my curtains today! What can I say? I love green!):

Pink Brooch: Thrifted

Green Cardigan: Smart Set

70's Floral Dress: Thrifted

White Belt: Thrifted

White Socks: Walmart

80's Burgandy Shell Purse: Ragpickers

Peep Toe Shoes: Kensie

TGIF! (Plus! Happy Labour Day weekend to all of you in Canada and the States!) Tonight The Boy and I are off to night racing at the Gimli Speedway. (This is a Gimli filled post then isn't it?) I will be wearing something more appropriate to cool evenings and bugs.

Lisa.xo