Another important day today; it is our oldest son’s birthday! Which also makes this the anniversary of our last half a day as a coupla dinks… (double-income-no-kids, remember those 90’s acronyms?) I have made Tim something for his birthday, and will get a picture of it, soon.
In the meantime, here is my Me-Made June piccie for today. Including my new umbrella, that I bought the other day. Cute, no? Yes, it is black (yah, I know, blah blah boring, sorry) but it does have a cute frill around the edge, which redeems it somewhat and rescues it from predictability. It’s kind of exciting that I managed to get out in the rain for one of these pics, I was wondering if it wouldn’t happen at all this month!
Thank you so much everyone for your umbrella comments the other day! I did go and check out those links. Whilst I do harbour fantasies about covering my own umbrella one of these days, the immediacy of winter necessitated this purchase; I got it the day Sam and I went out for shopping and lunch together for his birthday. Sooo fortunate that I did, because it started to pour when we went out to go home!!
Details:
T-shirt; self drafted, navy and ivory striped jersey, details here
Skirt; skirt “d” from Unique Clothes Any Way You Like by Natsuno Hiraiwa, silver grey crepe, details here, and to see this skirt styled in 6 different ways go here
Jacket; my own design, a refashioned pair of three quarter pants, details here
Boots; Andrea and Joen, from Uggies in Dunsborough
Umbrella; Charlie Brown, from David Jones
Love your new umbrella. I must check out DJ's for one for myself. I also really like your photo today. Your skirt looks rather wet though so I hope you weren't too cold and miserable by the time you got home. 🙂
I really like your style and you sew beautifully! Thank you for sharing it with us.
That is a fun photo in the rain. I admire your stylish dressing.
Thank you for your kind comment regarding my frumpy and cozy dressing gown.
I'm afraid yours is one of the blogs I look at to see what well dressed people who actually sew with their silk wear – it is always inspiring.
Happy Birthday to your son!
You are powering through me-made! It's amazing how much depth you have in your self made wardrobe. Well done, you!
Great choice on your umbrella! It looks smart with your outfit. The rain looks inviting too. My poor lawn is getting very dry! My oldest son celebrates his birthday this month too. Sounds like you had a fun time with yours!
I love navy and ivory together!! It looks especially nice on a gray day.
A plus for the black umbrella is that it won't clash with anything in your wardrobe, right? Love the frill – it certainly gives the black some serious style.
Cute outfit and what a great umbrella! Your doggie looks sooo cold. 🙂
Lovely outfit and setting!
Nice outfit but just love your jacket. It's so cool.
Caroline, thanks for the very lovely comments about my earlier sewing! It is a real compliment coming from you!
I always love your style and am awed by your production level!
Admiring the ruffle on the umbrella and the way the skirt unfurls in the wind.