Today being Halloween and all, even though we don’t celebrate it here in Australia, I decided to embrace the Halloween spirit in my daily ensemble. Hence the witch-y colour scheme, and the appearance of my familiar in the photo at…
Month: October 2009
Post with no name
Please don’t yawn, but this skirt is … wait for it … Vogue 7303. Again. I know, sorry. I really made this one for winter, out of a lovely winter-white wool mix, with a cream bemsilk lining, but it works…
International Wear a Dress Day
Today I went to the cinema with a friend so decided to wear my NEW dress for the occasion. Also, Dress-a-Day has decreed today “International Wear a Dress Day”, so how could I not? Any excuse… I’m quite proud of…
Rediscovering the full-length skirt
This skirt was made last summer when I felt in the mood for something long and swishy; inspired by a skirt I had seen in a parade at Ricarda. I can’t remember who the designer was. This polyester chiffon was…
Top that doesn’t suit me?
Just a day working, running errands, doing chores, gardening and a bit of grocery shopping, so didn’t feel the need to dress to impress. This top I made about two years ago, and dug it out from the top of…
My Marni fix
Spring/Summer 07, Marni had a collection that struck me with lightning, fashion-wise. I loved and could have worn simply everything in the parade. On my budget, not to mention that Marni is unavailable in Perth, and also given that I…
A night at the ballet (and some do’s and don’ts)
Last night managed to have my gorgeous salon-styled hair stretch out just a little bit further for a night at the ballet. We saw Swan Lake by the Australian Ballet; well, words fail me. Just flip open a thesaurus to…
Handwoven, with love
Saturday, 24th October 2009 Today’s skirt is Vogue 7303 again, I know, a little predictable; I really need to get me some new dressmaking patterns. The difference this time is the fabric; it was handwoven by my mother some years…
