Hello Darlings,
Ballet has been a part of my life since childhood… I trained for years and it is a passion that cannot be explained but only experienced. The pleasure and joy that it brought is a wonderful part of my life. Although I haven’t had my foot is a ballet pointe’ in years… it is still very much a part of my life…. just now only from as part of the audience.
The 2008/2009 National Ballet of Canada season has arrived. The first production is ” Seagull” ( I went to see last Saturday) – conceived by the world acclaimed choreographer, John Neumeier and based on the Anton Chekhov’s play. The entire work was like a choreographed poem with a theatrical experience. Although slightly tragic, it explored human emotion in ways that I’ve never seen in ballet …. It was fantastic.
The Principal Dancer Zdenek Konvalina was absolutely amazing!
I decided to wear my favorite Nicole Miller little black dress with a cashmere cardigan, to cove up my shoulders… since I’ve been taught that bare shoulders are inappropriate at theaters and performing centers.
Speaking of little dresses…. PersonalShopper( click to check it out) did made at interesting post with quotes from different bloggers on what the LBD means or represents to them? Including myself…
Here’s my quote:
To me LBD is THE most important article of clothing in my wardrobe … I believe that every woman needs to own that perfect little dress that will make her feel on top of the world. Therefore, I don’t think that it’s about the dress but how it makes you feel … The perfect one can make a girl sparkle a little brighter !!! “
Nicole Miller Bubble Dress
CeCe Cashmere Cardigan
Givenchy Floral Pantyhose
Michael Kors Booties ( boy, do I love these babies)
Ragina Italia Handmade Leather Bag
Raymond Weil Diamond/Gold Watch
A.V. Max Gold Studded Cuff
Gold/Platinum Necklace
Here’s a close up of the bag and the jewelry I wore…I just love the contrast between the classic Raymond Weil watch and the contemporary A.V. Max studded cuff with a thick gold/platinum chair to bring the two together.
I also had a chance to indulge in a bit of shopping… and picked up this beutiful Handmade Genuite Italian Leather bag from Regina Italia and a pair of matching plum cashmere gloves from Portolano… and a pair of Juicy Couture flats – I just really love Juicy. I can’t help myself, it’s soo darn cute… lol. I can’t wait to share it with you …
OOh yea.. and tomorrow, I have my hair appointment. Although I never do anything exciting, I just get highlight to bring out my natural hair color and layers…but I am actually growing my hair out even more… What do you guys think, good or bad idea ?
But I will definately post photos…. 
P.S. For some time, I’ve receives comments aking me about my diet/exercise and beauty routine. I will make a post about my beauty routine. As for diet/exercise I don’t really have any advice, since I don’t believe in either, but will post my beliefs about having a healthy lifestyle.
Like it/Love it/ Hate it/ Dislike it – I want to know know your honest opinions …
Marta
Sources Used: National Ballet of Canada; knight cat.
love your new bag.
you are perfect and you deserve to be treated like a princess by the boyf. glad you had fun.
seriously? you rock climb, study art, do ballet, look gorgeous.. you’re like the girl i wanna be in my dreams..
I’ve been salsa dancing socially for the past few years and I always envy technically trained dancers; they pick up the moves so fast and look so stylish when they do solo shines! Do you still dance a bit on the side?
Also – love the lace-textured tights with your LBD!
this is a perfect outfit! and i LOVE the hose!!!
I love the new bag! gorgeous!
I’ve seen commercials for the Seagull – and wished I could go! I am glad it was so fabulous!
I absolutely love your sense of style! you totally rock every piece that your wear!! im so jealous…
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i love that purpley bag too! It looks great!
love the outfit!! so cute!
OMG YAYS! You’re a fellow retired ballerina. I’m just shy of 10 years of professional ballet training at Ontario School of Ballet. I’m so tempted to take contemporary now, because though I love hip-hop, i still miss the lightness and happiness ballet brought [though after 10 years, it's lack of "newness" has bored me]. Me thinks you and I should take a drop in beginner’s contemporary class to test the waters.
ps. It’s like you knew that last picture was one of my faves from Knight Cat! AHHH!!! I went to look for my leather ballet slippers after seeing it, only to realize I switched to cloth split soles at 12 years old and onwards. *sigh
i think you would look good either with short or long hair. my hair is currently about as long as yours, and i’m still letting it grow. i actually don’t do very much to it.
cd: thank you so much… so sweet of you
Thanks for your message. You are now in my blogroll.
Bottes pas cher
Marina
You look fabulous. I think that you are one of the very few people that could pull off such a pantyhose so well. And the bag is fantastic!
love your bag !!!! so beautiful !
eeeeeee!!!! those tights are amazing! you look fabulous as always
marta.
i <3 you.
i am with you on the retired ballerina.
i did it for 16 glorious years.
i do not have a yearning to do it any longer…but the passion still exists and i hope ever leaves me.
i will catch a ballet whenever i get the chance…
love your ballet outfit.
perfectly classic yet rockin'.
oh my you lil shopper.
loves.
your hair is gorgeous girl.
i honestly think you would look super stunning with a asymmetircal bob. You have such beautiful bone structure that it will really accentuate it.
have a wonderful start to your week.
x.
THANKS MARTA! for everything.
I love your bag, dress, tights and shoes. It all screams perfection!
I’m so jealous about your ballet skills. I wasn’t any good at it at all, too solidly built and un-graceful.
My mother gave up a career as a professional ballet dancer to marry my dad though.
The boots, bag & tights!!! <333
Grab some girlfriends and definitely try Flirty Girl – it was SO much fun and the drinks made it easier to feel less of a fool.
your bag is amazing!! love the tights!
And such a sparkling interpretation of the so Iconic “Little Black Dress” !!!
ps: Your floral Pantyhose seem to exhale of intoxicating effluents, as an exquisite finery for your “BOMBnextdoor-esques” legs !!!
à Bientôt, Antoine
That explains why you look so graceful in your pictures!!! I wish I had taken ballet seriously… I stopped right after Sophomore year in high school…
I love your bag!! It’s lovely! And you LBD look is so gorgeous!
you are so beautiful. i think your hair is gorgeous!!!!!!!! and i want those tights.
When stopping by your blog… I know I’ll always find something fantastic!
Marta Marta Marta! You always look sooo fabulous..I love your dress and tights and booties..I AM SOO SORRY I FORGOT TO LINK YOU EEEEEEK!! I fixed it..HOpe you are well
You´re so beautiful. Love your tights.
LOVE the bag and booties!! And I did ballet for a year, it was so hard! But I did enjoy it
i love your outfit!
and that bag is adorable
love the outfit, the black plus the color of the bag = cute!! and oh!, love the tights too
You are so beautiful Marta. I love this outfit on you, I think classic with a little bit of an edge suits you perfectly and so, so beautifully.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the ballet. I generally go to see an NBC ballet a couple of times a year, but always wish I went more often
xo hope you’re having a gorgeous day (it’s cold out there, hope you’re properly bundled up!)
S
you look simply fab.
Wow. Those ballet photos are amazing!
Love your bag and your tights.
Looking forward to seeing the new hair! Whatever you do, I’m sure you’ll look amazing.
This outfit is def. one of my favs that you’ve ever worn. You always look so chic, but I especially adore the sophistication of the black with the gorgeous tights.
That’s an amazing photo with the lights in the background =D
i love long hair, but i think your type of face can handle a short one, like vb before this last rhianna hair. or long-long ’cause u seem to ahve a good texture.
Nicole Miller Buble Dress is awsome. suits u right.
but socks are crazy and i love love love them.
jc flats? if that are this in pink, the coolest thing ever.
the sonia rykiel ad is soo pretty!
marta! wow i LOVE the 2nd picture on this post. you're beautifuuuul. <3