Me-Made June, Day 8
I was very pleased with this ensemble when I put it on. And then received a compliment from a friend on my Pattern Magic dress. Which was very nice!
But I have to confess I felt absolutely zero motivation to take a photo of myself this morning. It’s not that I’m having trouble dressing in all me-made clothes, since my wardrobe is now mostly sewn by me. It would be more challenging for me to find an outfit that is all NOT me-made actually… To be honest I have been quite disappointed with my photos the past few days. It’s harder to take a well balanced photo in the harsh Australian sunlight. A reason why I usually head for the shade… Don’t get me wrong, I love sunshine as much as the next person, but I am starting to think I should have chosen a different “spot” for this month which was more shadow-y.
Well for a number of reasons; Sienna has hurt her foot so no walkies today, me having some officework to do, long story short, blah blah, I did take this photo much later in the day today when a few clouds had blown fortuitously in, and the sun thoughtfully went behind one just long enough so I could take this photo without that bright sunshine creating in my photo those stark extremes of light and shadow which kill all details in my ensemble.
Clouds, for the win…
Details:
Dress; from the Japanese pattern book Pattern Magic by Tomoko Nakamichi, of charcoal wool mix, details here
Top; my own design, grey/mauve jersey knit, details here
Leggings; my own design, printed jersey knit, details here
Boots; Andrea and Joen, from Uggies in Dunsborough
Sunnies; RayBan
below, just that little bit of rain last week, and …
I really like your photos and the light quality in them! I know what you mean though as I found the daily photo a chore. That is a great dress.
Gorgeous dress
I love your photos and I love that you have so many me made outfits. I could only hope that one day I will be the same. At this point I'm struggling to find me made items to carry me through the month and not enough time to sew many more.
I hope Sienna's foot recovers soon I enjoy seeing her in the photos.
BIG HUG!
Your dress is a work of art.
Don't let the rain — err, sun, rain on your parade.
(yes makes no sense, but that's what I'm here for. xo)
You're doing well babes, and looking great! Getting a little colder too!
Another great outfit and great location.
Great outfit – the tights are fantastic!
This outfit is fantastic, esp the dress. I am hoping to get the pattern magic book for my birthday so will hopefully be attempting my own version in the not too distant future.
I love the dress. The leggings are great, too. And I think it would be OK with most of your adoring fans if you chose another spot for some or all of your photos.
LOVE LOVE this outfit!!! Wow, those tights are perfect, the color palette is perfect, and that dress… WOW. Yes I've seen these pieces before, but they are great together!
Why don't you just move to another spot on the beach? Besides these pictures should be to please you more than us
That is a great combination! The dress is so flattering AND architecturally interesting! (Or should I say, "It's SO Pattern Magic!" which explores territories far beyond coolness?) The clouds seem to mirror the outfit quite nicely, too.
I have the same trouble with shooting, but mine is that it's always craptastic outside when I want to take my pix. So you get to see my bedroom instead. LOL
Hope the sweet poochini's feeling better for her walks again soon. Maybe it's time for a pair of puppy hiking booties? LOL
Great outfit Carolyn! Hope your dog feels better tomorrow.
That *is* a wonderful dress. I like how your leggins/tights add a little bit of extra interest. 🙂
That is such a unique dress. Love it!
I like this – a totally interesting outfit in neutrals. I'm wondering how you will style this dress when it is warmer?
Yes, we are really behind on rain too, so maybe hoping for some tropical storms headed thru the gulf of mexico. Not hurricanes maybe to spare the folks on the coast too much damage …
This book designs are so interesting!
I love this dress!
The dress is beautiful. I love the drape and ruching. Do I dare try to duplicate – that would take a lot of thinking about.
I really love this dress – she says as she stares guiltily at her hitherto unused Japanese pattern books.
Another great outfit…and another great photo.
I love how you've styled this dress. So pretty! I may need to make one–I wouldn't have thought to make one out of a wool blend. I like it!
Love this ensemble!