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Orange is the new Black

27/05/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized24 Comments on Orange is the new Black

We don’t even get that show on TV here, but I’ve heard the name bandied about and thought it remarkably apt for my newest creations! Now, is everyone else joining in the latest pretty underthingies making-fest? Haha, sorry, of course it…

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pale pink Issey Miyake skirt

23/05/201525/09/2020 CarolynUncategorized58 Comments on pale pink Issey Miyake skirt

Why a pale pink skirt, I hear you cry? why not a pale pink skirt, is my reply. Poetry.  Nailed it. Sorry.  I’m in a silly mood and obviously having trouble thinking of intelligent-sounding stuff to write… Ok.  So, at…

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Kryptonite lingerie

17/05/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized30 Comments on Kryptonite lingerie

As soon was I saw this kryptonite-ish print I was just like, o gawd! must have….  And, naturally, lingerie was the very first thing that popped into my brain.  Well, of course.  It was only logical. Mixing up my sci-fi sources…

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Black moto jacket

16/05/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized38 Comments on Black moto jacket

Finally! A wintery day! It’s pretty unusual for me to get excited about a wintery day, haha.  Believe me, winter is my very least favourite season… but I have my reason, see; I’m happy for an excuse to wear and…

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baggy blue trousers

04/05/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized68 Comments on baggy blue trousers

My new trousers are kinda weird.  They are seriously baggy and they have a seriously dropped crotch.  But they feel sooo luvverly on! I think I’m going to like them, in their weirdness, even though I know I look a…

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lurid green skirt

30/04/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized36 Comments on lurid green skirt

A delightful morning tea with Sue and Megan this morning seemed like a good opportunity to crack out my new skirt for its maiden voyage.  And we were meeting in Kings Park which is one of Perth’s most beautiful parks,…

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Inside Out

24/04/201518/04/2016 CarolynUncategorized28 Comments on Inside Out

Today is Fashion Revolution Day; where we are supposed to reflect upon the question; who made my clothes?  And yes, I am wearing everything inside out too even though I have no labels. You can find out more about how to get…

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fractal

21/04/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized105 Comments on fractal

I’ve made a weird patched dress using twelve old Tshirts of my boys’.  I know it’s bizarre and crazy and probably a little bit ugly but I totally love it! I’m constantly pinning patchwork-y and randomly asymmetric things.  I’m actually very inspired by and…

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