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?

Check out Ertsthwile Style on Etsy and Ertstwhile Style on Market Publique, just don’t buy anything I want! Here are my top three favourite items in the store.

1. Jumpin Jumpsuit

The jumpsuit craze is all over the summer festival and beach scene, but this classic culotte style will take the trend into the fall and into the office. The wide legs will work with my curvy figure much more than the little jersey numbers on the high street right now. I could actually see myself wearing this because it looks like a well tailored dress.

2. Dotty for Dots

Simply a great  top. I love the Lichtenstein-dots, the interesting tie hem and of course the dramatic cowl neck collar. I could definitely wear this top with jeans, skirts or even under a blazer.

3. Hot and Pink

I used to have some patent hot pink heels that looked great, but fit terribly. I wore them on the occasional night out when I knew I’d do much more sitting than walking, dancing or standing. Shame. These shoes are lovely. A bright colour balanced by a classic style means they’ll get oodles of wear both inside the board room and out on the town.

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

I’m loving a few items on the all-too-tempting Market Publique site. I’ve put a bid on this Endless Summer frock

And am debating purchasing this great belt. I have a similar belt in gold, and love the shape and versatility. It adds loads of style to the most basic silouettes. I have a fab dress on the edge of purple and grey that needs a belt.