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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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Space Age nun

03/11/200915/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized2 Comments on Space Age nun

When I saw this heavy, slightly shiny fabric at Fabulous Fabrics I immediately visualised this dress.  I pictured something severe and unusual.  When it was finished and I first put it on and looked at myself I immediately thought, “Futuristic…

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Turquoise, chocolate and cream

02/11/200915/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized1 Comment on Turquoise, chocolate and cream

I went out for breakfast with the Monday morning gals in Bicton at a lovely new cafe this morning so wanted to go for something smartish in my apparel.   I started planning this outfit with my beautiful Italian sandals bought…

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Denim with a white top

01/11/200915/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized2 Comments on Denim with a white top

I read somewhere that denim jeans and a white top is a fashion look that is worn more commonly by the general population than any other look.  If this is true, then today I am merely conforming to the norm.…

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Which witch

31/10/200915/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized1 Comment on Which witch

Today being Halloween and all, even though we don’t celebrate it here in Australia, I decided to embrace the Halloween spirit in my daily ensemble.  Hence the witch-y colour scheme, and the appearance of my familiar in the photo at…

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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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International Wear a Dress Day

29/10/200915/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized5 Comments on International Wear a Dress Day

Today I went to the cinema with a friend so decided to wear my NEW dress for the occasion.  Also, Dress-a-Day has decreed today “International Wear a Dress Day”, so how could I not?  Any excuse… I’m quite proud of…

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Rediscovering the full-length skirt

28/10/200915/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized1 Comment on 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…

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