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not quite so baggy, blue pants

11/07/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized20 Comments on not quite so baggy, blue pants

Remember these trousers below? well, they’ve had a little makeover! before… These are the tapered trousers from “she has a mannish style” a Japanese pattern book by Yuko Takada.  Renamed “She Wears the Pants” for the English version of the book, in spite…

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I’m a cow

02/07/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized46 Comments on I’m a cow

… a Friesian cow! And here I am, out standing in the field. Ha! whenever I hear about someone, some highly accomplished person gaining recognition for being outstanding in the field of whatever, I cannot help it but that old…

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origami blouse

21/06/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized20 Comments on origami blouse

Hello!  I’ve made a new blouse  ðŸ™‚ Yes, it is currently winter here in Perth.  I am braving the freezing depths of winter to take these photos.   Haha, not really!  Actually I am wearing my new blouse responsibly and…

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me-made May 2015; an overview

31/05/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized25 Comments on me-made May 2015; an overview

So, this year I took part in Zoe‘s me-made May yet again.  This is my eighth time joining in! Obviously it’s practically an institution now, and even though I’m pretty sure it’s not aimed towards people like me; who comfortably…

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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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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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