Well, this outfit is a couple of days old. I wore it on a very busy (and blustery) day last week full of conferences and crafting. I love this dress! It’s my first Market Publique purchase and I wore the heck out of it this summer. Now, just add some tights, a scarf and a cardigan and you’ve got a great outfit to inject a bit of colour to those dark winter days. I may have gone overboard on the matching, but the dress is so bold, the purple almost becomes a neutral. And hey, you can never have too much purple can you?

I finally got my darling purple dress from Lu-Owl Vintage on Market Publique. It’s my first (and definitely not last) purchase from the amazing online vintage marketplace. It is officially summer, but the sun isn’t quite cooperating. Nevermind that, this vibrant dress in navy, purple and hot pink more than makes up for the grey. I love that this dress has a bold print on a conservative silhouette, making it appropriate for work or play.

The stripes and big floral print remind me of photos of my mom from th 70’s when she said “good bye Oklahoma, hello Hawaii!” So there’s a bit of secondhand nostalgia too. I paired the dress with my favourite grey flats and bright pink Lacoste hobo bag. This outfit will make repeat appearances for sure! Thanks Market Publique and Lu-Owl Vintage!

If you’re into vintage, Market Publique should definitely be at the top of your online shopping list. Check out their blog too for more style inspiration.

Dress: Lu-Owl Vintage on Market Publique

Shoes: Berks

Bag: Lacoste

Watch: Puma