Dressing for a Regency Ball

by ladyandtherose // 7 September 2018 // No Comments

How does one dress for a Regency Ball, Tea Dance, or Soirée? Not long after I started learning Regency Dance at the end of December 2016, I attended my first Regency ball in March 2017 (and a soirée in February... Continue reading →

Supporting Canadian: Fashion

by ladyandtherose // 22 September 2016 // No Comments

With The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (plus Prince George and Princess Charlotte) arriving in my hometown of Vancouver in a few days, I thought I would showcase some Canadian fashion brands for the ‘middle class’ (i.e. not the sort... Continue reading →

Shop My Replikate Wardrobe!

by ladyandtherose // 2 October 2015 // 2 Comments

These Replikate items are currently listed on eBay (seller: oldworldelegance): I think the majority of us fell in love with Kate’s Erdem lace dress during her visit to Canada in 2011. I couldn’t believe my luck when I spotted this ZARA... Continue reading →

Paris: Repetto Boutique

by ladyandtherose // 4 September 2015 // No Comments

Dear readers, I will temporarily return to blogging on Paris as I prepare for my big move to London. Today I will share with you a few photos I’d taken from the Repetto flagship boutique on 22, rue de la... Continue reading →

Ballet Shoes by Ballet Shoemakers

by ladyandtherose // 19 June 2015 // 2 Comments

Ballet flats. Flats. Ballerinas. Ballet street shoes. These are some of the terms for our favourite flat shoes. What makes some ballet flats even more special? The ones made by pointe shoe manufacturers! Ballet Beautiful Ballet Beautiful recently came out... Continue reading →

My Summer Essentials

by ladyandtherose // 1 June 2015 // No Comments

Happy 1st day of June! It’s another 20 days or so until the first day of summer but I thought I should post now since it’s been much warmer and sunnier already. Here are 10 categories of products I use or wear... Continue reading →

How Many Shoes Do I Need?

by ladyandtherose // 15 May 2015 // No Comments

Depending on who you are, you are either rolling your eyes at the title or you are curious to see if I have a shoe problem too. Living at home during the last four years led to the accumulation of... Continue reading →

OOTD: Ballerina-Inspired

by ladyandtherose // 19 June 2014 // No Comments

In two days, it will be officially summer! Last month, I decided it was time to add some colour to my mostly black mourning wardrobe. I’ve been wanting to have a ballerina-esque outfit and took my inspiration from the H&M... Continue reading →

My Cinderella Costume for the With Dignity Masquerade Ball

by ladyandtherose // 4 November 2013 // No Comments

Last Saturday, 2 November, was Beauty Night Society’s With Dignity Masquerade Ball (sponsored by Smell This! Aromatherapy & Derma Bright Clinic) at the Heritage Hall. We don’t get very many opportunities to dress up in costume at our age, nor do we... Continue reading →

Breaking in New Shoes

by ladyandtherose // 18 June 2013 // 15 Comments

You’ve bought a new pair of shoes and by shoes, I mean wedges, sandals, heels, or even ballerina flats. Now comes the painful process of having to break them in. :/ Here are some tips I’ve learned on what we... Continue reading →

Oh My Poor Feet!

by ladyandtherose // 3 May 2013 // 1 Comment

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” – Romans 10:15 (NIV) Today’s recommendation du jour is on products that will save your poor feet! Treating bunions Dancer’s feet? Pointy shoes? These bunion spacers that I found... Continue reading →

A Gentleman’s Guide

by ladyandtherose // 22 February 2013 // 4 Comments

Today’s post is dedicated to all the gentlemen in this world and the ones who are seeking change in their lives! On 22 February 2011, the first International Be a Gentleman Day was inaugurated. I just found out about this event... Continue reading →

Plasters for Blisters: Which is the best?

by ladyandtherose // 18 February 2013 // 8 Comments

Today’s post is dedicated to saving one’s blistered feet/hands! I’d just bought a pair of new shoes – unfortunately, one size too small – and now my feet are taped up! Look at my heels and you’ll see scars of... Continue reading →