Happy 2012!!!

Happy New Year, my darlings!!!!!

It is a brand-spankin-new year, and I, for one, am elated. 2011 was a crazy roller coaster of adventure, heart break, love, learning and more, and I cannot wait to see what 2012 has in store.

I am not one to make resolutions, but I definitely am looking at this new year as an opportunity to start living more passionately and taking more chances.

Last night we rang in 2012 with our closest friends under our own roof, with good food, music and conversation. I always cherish these gatherings.

I made smokey jalapeno popper and corn fiesta dip- and blogged the recipe over at Fat Glam Kitchen if you are interested! It was a hit!

What did I wear, you ask? Why, Bettie Page Clothing, of course!

This was one of my Christmas presents from Nick, and I just love it! Bettie Page Clothing has really out done themselves with their plus size selections.

What did you all do for New Years Eve?

Do you have any resolutions?

Any big plans for 2012?

More photos from last night's party over on my Flickr page!

14 days until I fly off to Cuba for 8 beautiful days of booze, sunshine, sand and surf. I now must be off to plan some outfits for said trip!

XOXOX

A furry lil hello as we creep into 2012

Hello my lil bunnies!

The holidays are winding down in the Nick and Lenora household. The Christmas tree and decorations have been packed away, our gifts have all been tucked away in their new homes, and we are preparing to ring in new year with close friends chez nous.

Christmas was wonderful. I was spoiled, and I am grateful for not only the material things I received, but the time I was able to spend with family and friends.

The weather in New Brunswick has been very odd and non-typical of the season. By now, we are usually buried by snow- but looking outside, not a single flake remains from our Christmas Day snow shower. No snow, a balmy 8 degrees one day, and minus 18 the next. Mother Nature is undoubtedly pissed at someone!

Today is one of those bitterly cold days- and I bundled up accordingly.

One of the very few reasons I look forward to winter is that I can break out my vintage fur.

Now, don't get me started on *new* fur- I am very much against it. However , being that I am the second, third or possibly even fourth owner of my fur, I feel ethically appeased. I also feel I am honoring the animal many decades past it's natural lifespan, anyway. So, PETA, you can kiss my fat ass.

Today I wore my beloved 1940s color block dress, with a 1950s mink ( or fox, I'm not sure!) fur stole, complete with head and legs and feet. I pinned on one of my favorite late 40s felt hats, pulled on some 50s brown gloves, and off I went.

As usual my entire outfit was purchased from antique shops, thrift shops, and flea markets and estate sales. That particular brown felted hat was part of a lot I scored from an estate sale last month.

Well bunnies, I must run, I have a hot date with an old friend who is only in town for a brief time! I wish you all a very happy New Year- may 2012 bring you all much love, adventure, beauty and more!

XOX

Lenora

Happy Holidays bunnies!!

Hello my lil Christmas bunnies!

I hope you all are having a wonderful Holiday. Ours has been magical in every way. We were spoiled, loved, and filled with turkey and other delicious food.

My parent's lil dog Honey was ever-adorable, and posed for photos. I had to share!

Our little Christmas tree shone brightly above our presents, and in the memory of all those we've lost this year.

We are truly blessed.

For more photos, click on over HERE

XOXOXO

A Very Gay Holiday

Happy Holidays , bunnies!

Last night, the LGBTQIetc non-profit I am a part of, River of Pride, put on our 1st "A Very Gay Holiday Review"- and it was a total hit!!!

I hosted, blew dirty balloon animals, and did a short burlesque number! We had $300 worth of gifts to give away. Admission was free, and if you brought a non-perishable food item, you got a ballot to win a gift. We had drag, skag, and burlesque. It was an AMAZING TIME!

Just a few photos above from my burlesque number, the "Dick in a Box" drag number, " ho ho fucking ho numbers" and gift time from Big Gay Santa.

Short post, but it is the holidays and I'm so so busy!!!!

Hope you all have a great Holiday season with those you love! XOOXOX

Lenora

Happy Holidays!!!!

Hello bunnies!

This evening Nick and I took some photos for our Holidays cards, and I wanted to share!

Here is the one we decided on.

Here are some more..

The photo of Nick and his mustache balls is my favorite photo. It cracks me up!!!

More photos here http://www.flickr.com/photos/lenoralenoire/sets/72157628267221467/

If any of you would like a card, inbox me your mailing address!

Happy Holidays!

XO

Lenora

Treasure!!!!

Hello bunnies!

Just a quick post to share the amazing treasure I found today!!!

Look at this beautiful late 1930s, early 1940s velvet and satin formal coat.

Mint condition soft black velvet, and lined with ivory satin. The shoulders are dramatically puffed, and there is a big soft hood, too! This was probably owned by a very well-to-do lady, as this is no ordinary day-to-day coat. It is teeny-tiny, and hardly fits on my size 1 mannequin.

I don’t think I’m going to be selling this one in my shop- it is such a treasure, I’m going to keep it as a display piece to go along with my slowly growing collection of 1930s shoes and gowns.

I just wanted to share so we could all collectively SWOON over it!! Not the best photos, I'll take some more tomorrow in the sunshine.

XO Lenora

Want FREE vintage accessories? Le Noire Vintage SALE!

Hello bunnies!!!

Time to spam you a bit to let you know that everything at Le Noire Vintage is currently 20% off using coupon code "HOLIDAYSALE" but that isn't all... you get your choice of a FREE vintage 1930s-1970s accessory!

I recently scored a huge lot of vintage deadstock and never worn jewelry, purses and stockings at an estate sale, and I've decided to give it away! When you make your purchase, convo me with your choice of freebie-it is just that easy!

See my Tumblr post HERE with a complete list of accessories and more photos.

Happy Holiday Shopping!!!!

xoxox