… and me. We have been busy recently; school holidays and an overseas visitor staying so we have been going sight-seeing. There is nothing like touring one’s own surroundings and talking about local features to make one truly appreciate all…
Tag: daily outfit
Horrible colour, begone
So, as I mentioned last post, colour… Exhibit one; some grey synthetic knit stuff from the remnant bin. Remnant bins are a terrible trap really, aren’t they?, the fabrics within can be so tempting pricewise, and the truth is they…
Blue and green, etc
We all remember that silly ol’ saying about blue and green never to be seen (together), but I love blue and green together. Particularly because teal and turquoise, both quasi sort-of versions of both the blue and the green factions,…
Pattern Magic twist top; take 3
So, I had originally bought this heavy cream knit stuff with the intention of re-creating exactemente the dress on the cover envelope of Vogue 1087 (below, right), and obviously got disenchanted with the idea since it sat in my stash…
Winding cable scarf; grey and brown
This is a scarf I finished last year, but never blogged about for some reason, which is peculiar since I have worn it once or twice… just never got around to photographing it, I guess. I discovered it anew in…
Some thoughts on “indispensables”
I do really have to get onto the white/ivory top issue, and make some more. This little ivory merino Tshirt that I am wearing (an old faithful from about four years back) has sprung a few holes. Thus the necessity…
Army style jacket, with detachable (faux) fur-lined hood
I mentioned some time ago my new army/military style jacket; finished way back in March, well, here it is! When we were in Tokyo I saw all ages and both sexes, everywhere, sporting big khaki army type jackets. All with military details,…
Flares in Black
I have made myself a new pair of jeans! They are of black, stretchy corduroy with black cotton for the pocket lining and the waistband lining, and are very near perfect; if I say so myself 😉 It seems my…
