First day of Autumn!

And the first day of Me-Made-March, and the all-self-made self-challenge. So here we go with the daily photos…
Neutral today. Surprise! Playing it safe again. Well, hopefully still nice with the lace-y embroidery and all. And I just needed to be cool. As they quipped on the news today, it may be the first day of autumn but somebody forgot to tell the weather…

I always walk past this tree on my morning walkies with my doggy. And often paused to look at it. Each time noted the twisted tortured complex beauty of its trunk. And wanted to photograph it.

I love trees. I expect this is already blindingly obvious from the number of times I picture them here, but… I really do love trees. I don’t think I could bear to live somewhere where there were not lots of trees. Often I like trees more than I like some people. I guess that comes across as hopelessly hippy dippy, and don’t worry I’m not going all earth mother chanting crazy peace-out head in the clouds opt out of the real world here… I do like lots of people too! Just that I find trees very comforting and I don’t always find people to be comforting…

Did anyone watch the Oscars last night? Well, let’s be honest, who cares about the Oscars, but what about the red carpet bit beforehand…. the only interesting bit. I was out last night, but got my husband to record it for me to watch later. Recording is the best way, because I can just fast forward through all the boring talking and entertainment and actual awards rubbish, and just slow down for the shots of the gowns. Looking forward to checking those out. Any highlights, anyone; favourites for me to look out for?

Details:
Dress, and petticoat underneath (not seen); both Burda 8071, broderie anglaise cheesecloth and silk satin for the petticoat
Top; my own design, cut out embroidered linen
Sandals; Micam by Joanne Mercer, Hobbs shoes
Sunnies; RayBan
Nail varnish; Fools Paradise, BYS

12 Thoughts on “First day of Autumn!”

DeniseAngela on 01/03/2011 at 7:53 am said:

Love your outfit & the design of your top! My fave gown was Reece Witherspoon classic black with a touch of white.

Reply↓
katherine h on 01/03/2011 at 8:54 am said:

The top is cute…makes the outfit special.

Reply↓
Jacinta @ modelmumma on 01/03/2011 at 9:53 am said:

Yeah I love the fabric you chose for the top.
Well, it's been cold / cooler the past few days. Definitely got the autumn memo here.
Hope all is well otherwise! xo

Reply↓
Gabrielle on 01/03/2011 at 10:22 am said:

I think it's still summer in Sydney though! Another really pretty outfit – and that's an awful lot of me-made garments in one go!

Reply↓
Vida Costura on 01/03/2011 at 10:49 am said:

Olá, você está linda, a árvore é muito bonita e serena e o oscar foi muito chato. rssss.

Abraços

Eilane – Brasil

Reply↓
Darci on 01/03/2011 at 3:41 pm said:

I still climb trees, although I try not to do it in dresses. 🙂 Yours is great! It looks so breezy for "fall", which is like 92 degrees in Perth today! LOL

J'adore the Oscars! I loved Mandy Moore's RC gown (not the blue performance gown), Hallie Berry's dress and pretty much everything Anne Hathaway wore.

Reply↓
bobindsayboutique on 01/03/2011 at 5:27 pm said:

Copying everyone else to say I love your top too! I just saw a similar one somewhere online and wished I could make one… this inspires me! Great first outfit for MMM!

Reply↓
Beth (SunnyGal Studio) on 01/03/2011 at 6:27 pm said:

Love your outfit, white in hot weather looks fantastic. the eyelet look of the top is so pretty.
As for the Oscars, there were a few standouts but on the whole I was underwhelmed. While controversial, i loved Kate Blanchett's dress, it was couture fashion!
also I liked the white T-shirt shape of Michelle Williams with her pixie haircut, to me she always looks great and interesting.

Reply↓
Caroline on 01/03/2011 at 8:40 pm said:

mmm, you look cool and comfy. Good luck with those daily photos!

Thanks for the advice on adjusting the Jalie pattern. Funny, but my hubby said the same thing when I was pointing it out to him. "Can't you measure that bit and cut it off the top of the pattern piece next time"? It does make sense… Now for some more fabric for a second version … 🙂

Reply↓
AllisonMM on 02/03/2011 at 12:49 am said:

Anne Hathaway's *second* red dress — with all the embellishment and chiffon

Reply↓
Becky on 02/03/2011 at 3:42 am said:

I hear you on the trees– they're just so beautiful to look at. I used to draw a lot, and trees were always one of my favorite subjects.

Reply↓
Mountain Thyme on 02/03/2011 at 4:35 am said:

Wow! You really know how to wear a dress. I have decided that you really, really go for making what you know will rock on your body and in your environment. You know your strengths and how to make them work for you. Way to go!!

Reply↓