… and a walk in the park avec husband and doggie.
It’s funny; I made this blouse following one of those wardrobe advice articles in a fashion magazine, that every woman should have a crisp white blouse in their collection. So I made one. This one. And even though I’m a self-confessed white-top-addict I hardly ever wear it…
Details:
Top; Burda 8497 with foldback sleeve cuffs added, white cotton, details here
Skirt; Vogue 7303, printed cotton
Hat; Country Road
Sunnies; RayBan
Thongs; Mountain Design
Nail varnish; Bright Light, BYS
Out of interest I googled the Collette Dinnigan current collection last night, yes, it was Collette Dinnigan showing at the fashion parade and lunch I referred to last Friday. And was amazed to discover that there were perfectly lovely garments very well suited to the age of the assembled crowd, as well as in a financial position to even consider Collette Dinnigan…
This is a sample of some of the actual garments we were shown…
kinda… skimpy? and below are just some of the slightly more sophisticated of the current collection we did not see. Similar style, I agree but just that little bit longer and that little bit more covered up and a bit more of a grown-up air about them; looks that would have been far more likely to have ladies at the luncheon stampeding over to the boutique, credit cards at the ready… except for me, naturally, who would have stampeded instead right over to the fabric store, or even the op shop looking for old wedding gowns to chop up.
Actually, I’m still a bit tempted to visit the op shop, hehe.
(inspiration photos from Collette Dinnigan Spring/Summer 2011 found here)
That is a very nice white top, I think because it's a wrap style it makes is more interesting than just a white button-up.
I also really like all those designer dresses. I can see how not all would appeal to everyone, but I am more in that demographic that would like everything! I might have to save some of the pictures for later inspiration 🙂
I must go get this pattern! Looks amazing on you.
Sounds like someone forgot the number one rule to marketing, "Know your audience."
PS: The last three dresses certainly provide great inspiration for visiting the op shop!
What shall I say? Not every hint from others is worth it – but you should wear your blouse, it looks great on you!
Greets,
Liese
PS: I very much like the last photo of your doggie; he's a little 'clownie' I guess…
Ha! I would like to see a one person stampede!
I think the white blouse is lovely in the wrap style.
I love this top on you.
I finally have a post coming out tomorrow with pics of my baby bump.
I love the skirt.
Did you PAY to attend this fashion show? If so, I would voice a complaint about the disconnect between the crowd and what was shown. I have a chance to go to a fairly swanky fashion show in my area, but I'm reluctant to plunk down the money…for fear the same thing will happen.
A crisp white top is something I almost never find in my thrift shopping, so I always admire them on you.
Terri, we certainly did pay to attend, but that was fine with us since we had a delicious lunch, French champagne, and we all had a wonderful time together catching up and having a lot of fun.
And re the fashion parade, well it was just entertainment. The disconnect was silly, but gave us even more food for conversation as well as a bit of a laugh, plus I personally still came away quite inspired… to sew.
this was so beautiful and peaceful and made me happy for you.
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Welcome back. Wonderful photos, wonderful story. So glad you could be there.
The top is very flattering. Your dog cracks me up. 🙂
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