The Great Gatsby film by Baz opens tomorrow here in Australia! Like everyone else I’m most excited by the costumes in this creation, and will of course, be heading to the opening in theme. And I’ve got good news! Village Cinema want you to get into the spirit of the Great Gatsby and 1920’s fashion and...
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I’m just back from a whirlwind trip to Sydney and a lovely little boutique hotel (more on that later). I had a whole load of gear to take with me, so I packed extremely lightly for myself. So light in fact, that when I checked out and had left my suitcase elsewhere, my entire bag fitted into a paper carry bag! It can be...
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The last couple of days I’ve been rugged up in gloves and ear muffs, sorting through my closet and putting together the first of my winter outfits. The staples are there; the woollen skirts, the cardigans, the wide leg pants. And I’ve even been pulling out all the accessories to make some new...
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I’m so thrilled to have found the time to sew again! It’s been about six months since I last made this pretty summer floral dress, and I’m now experimenting at making patterns from my vintage collection. I don’t have great pattern making skills as I’m unable to grade (yet), but...
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Autumn is finally here!! I can finally wear sleeves and fabric heavier than chiffon! I know that by August I’ll be complaining of the cold again, but at the moment I have seasonal fatigue and I’m so over dressing for hot weather. I’ve spent my weekend evenings sitting on the sofa, greedily...
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Today’s Daily Outfit comes to you from my salon! I’m not sure I’ve shown you the inside before, but this is our delightfully relaxing space. Next time you’re looking for the best eyebrows in Melbourne, make sure to call us and the lovely Eileen Harper will look after your arches. We’re...
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You may have noticed this has been a bit of a quieter month from me. February has presented me with a few more challenges than I bargained for. For a start, my youngest began prep so my world is changing … again. Now there are even more classes to get to with dancing and swimming back on the agenda, as well...
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Welcome back to the weekly tutorial! My apologies for the small hiatus there, I’m currently dealing with a dislocated jaw; not fun! But thanks to the miracle of modern medicine I can now soldier on and bring you this much requested tutorial. Today’s look is an easy 1950 style, smooth set. This is...
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Sometimes when I’m people watching, I see some very grey (in tone and spirit) combinations wandering along. I think to myself, “I wonder what they were thinking about when they tried that on?” How often, do you find yourself in a chain store fitting room looking morosely at your reflection...
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