Aaah, social whirling over and life is back to normal around here for a while… I do like to go out and get dressed up once in a while and the social season is certainly upon us now spring is here… but I do hope nobody came here expecting a glamour-puss today because she’s nowhere to be seen!
A normal-ish Saturday so far, spent much of the morning waiting in a ginormous queue to organise foreign money for my son’s upcoming trip overseas; in a week’s time my youngest is going away on a trip alone for the first time (insert brave deep breath and lower lip wobble here…)
So today being a bit overcast and cool, I’m dressed for moderately presentable comfort and warmth; this is perhaps one of the more dubious of my Self-stitched September ensembles so please be kind! The dress is a favourite seen here heaps of times (but first and only time for this month! as per my self-imposed rule of no repeats, hehe), Burda 8071 made out of ivory broderie anglaise cheesecloth (to see this styled in six different ways see here) This dress is really a summer-weight dress, and if I do wear it on a cooler day I usually prefer to wear my Metalicus petticoat underneath, but as I am strictly eliminating store-bought from this month’s clothing I had to think of something else… The skirt worn underneath is possibly the only version I have of my old standby Vogue 7303 that is made to the pattern as it is in the envelope, and the hooded cardigan is knitted by me to my own design, and is perfectly snuggly for a moody cloudy day.
Details:
Skirt; Vogue 7303, slightly stretchy white cotton/lycra
Dress; Burda 8071, ivory broderie anglaise cheescloth
Hoodie; my own design, Jo Sharp Silk Road DK in Ambrosia
Boots; Enrico Antinori, from Zomp shoes
Oh, to be able to knit like that. I should be practicing more, because I love knitted sweaters. This one is beautiful too, the green looks great on you!
You look like little red riding hood.. but green!! hehe.
I like that skirt under the dress.. the folded/flapped over part makes it interesting.
I must admit to you that I've cheated and looked at the maps already!!
AND yes I agree, it is SO nice to have an Aussie blogland friend… thanks Carolyn!
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Ooo, I really like this one. Sort of Irish-y (I hope that's not an insult in Australia).
And may I say that those nasturtiums look delicious? Are they yours? I am a little jealous that your spring is just starting.
I really like this outfit! Love the hoodie.
Oh, looks so comfy. Your hair is really pretty too. I'm in awe of your cardigan and sweater making skills … will have to post some of my past knit projects here in a bit when SSS isn't taking up my blogging time. Where is your baby going? I can't imagine sending my little one away … sniff …
oh, and thanks for your comment on the burgundy top — but before you are too impressed, you need to know that it is just a tube with some long straps that can be wound various ways … not a whole lot of intricate sewing skills involved … 🙂 Have a good weekend!
The green hoodie is a wonderful compliment with the white skirt. A great look.
A lovely more casual outfit. I am inspired by your hoodie, so much nicer to have a hand knit one than something in purchased fabric. Are you on Ravelry?