This skirt was made last summer when I felt in the mood for something long and swishy; inspired by a skirt I had seen in a parade at Ricarda. I can’t remember who the designer was. This polyester chiffon was…
Tag: Fabulous fabrics
Top that doesn’t suit me?
Just a day working, running errands, doing chores, gardening and a bit of grocery shopping, so didn’t feel the need to dress to impress. This top I made about two years ago, and dug it out from the top of…
My Marni fix
Spring/Summer 07, Marni had a collection that struck me with lightning, fashion-wise. I loved and could have worn simply everything in the parade. On my budget, not to mention that Marni is unavailable in Perth, and also given that I…
Good hair day
Friday, 23rd October 2009 Had a sociable day today; met some friends this morning, went on a long walk along the beach later with another friend, and wound up the day with a hair appointment. Ah, isn’t getting your hair…
Big day out
Thursday, 22nd October 2009 Thankyou for your lovely comments! Today is a big day, my daughter’s final day at school. Her school makes a big deal out of it for us parents too; it started with a flower ceremony, followed…
Secretarial duties
Tuesday, 20th October 2009 Today did my duty as secretary of the Ladies’ Auxiliary at school, so dressed secretary-like. Kind of. This top is McCalls 4454 view C, but made using pieces of leftover silks I had from previous projects…
Bouchee dress
Monday, 19th October 2009 Meeting my Monday morning gals today, so I’m wearing the hot pink Metalicus cardi they gave me for my birthday to show it off. I’m not sure about my dress this morning. Not sure because I…
To sleep, perchance to dream
With the lovely warm summery weather here to stay, fingers crossed, its time to don summer jammies. My choice this year is sort of what a saucy fifties housewife might choose. The colours of mint green combined with red are…
