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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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…
Rediscovering the full-length skirt
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…
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…
A night at the ballet (and some do’s and don’ts)
Last night managed to have my gorgeous salon-styled hair stretch out just a little bit further for a night at the ballet. We saw Swan Lake by the Australian Ballet; well, words fail me. Just flip open a thesaurus to…
Handwoven, with love
Saturday, 24th October 2009 Today’s skirt is Vogue 7303 again, I know, a little predictable; I really need to get me some new dressmaking patterns. The difference this time is the fabric; it was handwoven by my mother some years…
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…
Golden glow
Sunday, 18th October 2009 Mum in a comment asked how I was planning to spice up my life….well, that’s a curly question! But a good starting point would be to spice up my wardrobe, as if I needed an excuse…
