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Favourite skirt, styled in 6 different ways

13/11/200921/12/2016 CarolynUncategorizedLeave a Comment on Favourite skirt, styled in 6 different ways

Something different for today.  After my office duties I am taking my daughter out for a special treat to lunch; Fashion Friday at the Globe, so I’m wearing this dress I’ve posted about before.  Don’t want to post another picture…

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Major surgery

12/11/200921/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized7 Comments on Major surgery

Today’s effort is the result of a little wardrobe surgery.  A few years ago we went to a dress-up evening and our whole table went as 50’s style swing dancers.  All the guys wore jeans, white T-shirts and leather jackets,…

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Achieving a perfect fit (thanks to Bessie)

11/11/200921/12/2016 CarolynUncategorizedLeave a Comment on Achieving a perfect fit (thanks to Bessie)

I decided last night to wear this dress today, long before I remembered it was Remembrance Day.  Seemed fortuitous when I saw the RSL poppies being sold on the streets. This dress is derived from McCalls 4453 view C, which…

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Limes, oranges, and thoughts on self esteem

04/11/200921/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized1 Comment on Limes, oranges, and thoughts on self esteem

This skirt is another version of Vogue 7303, made up quite plain as a mini.  I fell in love with the fresh green lime print of this fabric and thought it would be ideal for a cool little summer skirt.…

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Post with no name

30/10/200921/12/2016 CarolynUncategorizedLeave a Comment on Post with no name

Please don’t yawn, but this skirt is … wait for it … Vogue 7303.  Again.  I know, sorry. I really made this one for winter, out of a lovely winter-white wool mix, with a cream bemsilk lining, but it works…

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Top that doesn’t suit me?

27/10/200921/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized2 Comments on 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…

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My Marni fix

26/10/200921/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized1 Comment on 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…

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Secretarial duties

20/10/200921/12/2016 CarolynUncategorized2 Comments on 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…

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