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
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…
Uniform butchery
Not handmade by me, but this is my daughter, who you could say is a creation of mine! in some small way… One cool thing they get to do on their last day is to reconfigure their school uniform however…
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…
How to wear menswear inspired pants
Wednesday, 21st October 2009 Just a quiet day at home, so dressed accordingly. Both pieces I’ve worn already recently, breaking my rule. But I’m wearing the pants again today since they won’t be really dirty from yesterday, although they will…
