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Wardrobe Refashion, project 6

12/03/201021/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized23 Comments on Wardrobe Refashion, project 6

This refashion was actually excessively easy and barely worth a tutorial of “during” pictures, but here it is… I started out with these drawstring waist, three quarter pants.  They are shapeless and unattractive and only suitable for pyjamas… but the…

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Carpet of leaves

10/03/201021/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized7 Comments on Carpet of leaves

Autumn is my favourite season.  The extreme of heat has passed so the mornings are pleasant and cool, and yet the days are still warm enough for swimming, walking, picnics and enjoyable sociable activities.  And who says Australia doesn’t get…

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Orange skirt

06/03/201021/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized8 Comments on Orange skirt

I’ve finished a new skirt, as part of my autumn wardrobe plans!  It was a little delayed in getting finished as I debated whether to go and buy matching cotton to finish the seams ; yeah, HongKong seaming is my…

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Riverside situation

04/03/201021/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized7 Comments on Riverside situation

Little adventure this morning.  Lately I’m in the habit of combining my two early morning tasks of dog-walking with taking my photo, if I’m planning to take one that day, that is.  I have my camera, tripod and the shoes…

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Gunmetal blue trousers, 6 different ways

22/02/201021/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized10 Comments on Gunmetal blue trousers, 6 different ways

I thought it was time for another 6-way profile of an item of clothing in my wardrobe.  These are fun for me to do, shopping in my wardrobe and stretching my imagination, blasting away any preconceived ideas I’ve got about…

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Khaki and lace

06/02/201021/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized4 Comments on Khaki and lace

Today I look a little like I’m on safari.  Hilarious, considering the only wildlife around the beach here is birds, possums, the odd bobtail and Sienna. I know I showcased this olive skirt only recently, paired with a rainbow of…

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On feeling cool

05/01/201021/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized2 Comments on On feeling cool

I decided to give myself a new pedicure last night, and chose this ancient nail polish I had called Litl (sic) Boy Blue by Artmatix.  It’s so old it has a price tag on it $2.89; now, Australians, when was…

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Cool and casual for a hot hot day

21/12/200921/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized3 Comments on Cool and casual for a hot hot day

Remember this bright bright white top? Almost needed your sunnies just to look at it?   And do you remember me saying I thought I had way too many white tops and it was time for a dye-job? So, I…

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