Cool D.I.Y project

A very stylish friend of mine forwarded me this link for a super easy DIY cape:

Tutorial from 'P.S I made this' 

I will definitely be having a go at this one
x  Tahlia

Just thought I'd share with you a video I came across on how to refashion a sweater:

The design options are endless.  Its so much quicker than making something from scratch and you can really make it your own. 

'After 5' Style

What to wear is on the top of all ladies worries when you’re headed to an event where there will be lots of people you don’t know. – "What if I’m too dressed up?! What if I look toe casual!!" It’s always better to be over dressed than under dressed... Then you can say you have another event to go to afterwards that you’re dressed up for!! Here are 3 types of looks for you to adapt and personalize for After 5 or cocktail events that will get your style mojo going. 

The Tailored Suit

Tailored pants are a great option that ladies tend to forget about. Once you have a great pair of pants that fit you well, the options are endless. It’s worth spending a little more to get quality fabric in the perfect cut for your figure so that you can simply pair them with a whole range of different tops and accessories.

Marchesa strapless top,
Net-a-Porter

Grace Hill evening pants
Jackets are fantastic for adding a bit a class to an outfit. There are so many shapes available from cropped and boxy to tailored and classic. Depending on your body shape and which style you choose, they are fantastic for nipping you in at the waist-(try a single button jacket), covering up shoulders for conservative events while remaining stylish and covering lumps and bumps that bias cut dresses often accentuate.

Jayson Brunston  dress jackets, The Beauty Tutor

Jayson Brunston  dress jackets,
The Beauty Tutor

The Cocktail Dress

Cocktail dresses are the most popular outfit for after 5 events. There are endless options, and styles but a cocktail dress generally means a semi- formal dress that can be from above the knee to above the ankle in length.

Left to right: Mod cloth - Winter Waltz dress,  Jaicee Events blog , Lady Love Song Dress - Mod Cloth

 

The Maxi 

Maxi dresses are glamorous and easy to wear. They are very convenient as a one piece outfit, just select complimentary accessories and some heels and your outfit is complete. 

Maxi dresses are not as formal as a ball gown or a full formal dress. They are made in more casual fabrics rather than satin or lace. To avoid feeling overdressed choose a maxi with a bold print which scales down the formality. 

Jovani dress - The Style Spy, Sonia Kruger dress - Myer

Whatever you choose to wear be comfortable and confident. If you wear something that simply isn't you, it can ruin your evening by worrying constantly about how you look! Look for your favourite colours, and wear what you love.

Selvedge to Selvedge - CIT Fashion Grads create pattern making philosophy

Selvedge to Selvedge is a concept created and implemented by Alice Sutton and Amy Taylor, CIT 2012 Fashion Design graduates. Their pattern making philosophy experiments with using the whole yardage of fabric needed to produce the garment with zero waste. The effect of the concept on their designs for their labels (Edition and Aylor)  is an innovative and fresh look.

These young designers are not only supporting the growth of an environmentally conscious fashion industry but inventively making their mark on the future of fashion. 

Edition - Connect to Me Dress

Sample of  zero waste
 pattern making 

You can check out Alice and Amy's pattern making philosophy here:selvedge2selvedge.blogspot.com

Eco Christmas Market

As consumers we are becoming more ethical and aware of how we shop and live. The Eco Christmas Markets are all about giving a better way of living with an array of ethical, fair-trade, local, or up cycled beautiful things!

So if your looking for unusual or alternative gifts or just want to see what new and exciting environmentaly friendly products are out , then come check it out! 

The market is on Sat 10th Dec from 10-4pm at the Canberra Environment Center

  What's in store : vintage bikes, organic wine, recycled bottle cushions in eco-friendly fibers, fair trade bags, pots of mixed herbs and veggies and much more.

Photo shoot for Material Pleasures

I thought I would share with you some work I have been doing for Material Pleasures. Last Saturday I styled some shots for the store at what I thought was an un-used old train line... we had a few unexpected trains run past :/ 

Vintage dress

We finished the shoot safely though our very brave model Kathleen nearly broke her leg trying to balance on the rocky mound for the graffiti shots! 

Material Pleasures is a fashion addicts dream. They specialize in reselling pre-loved designer clothing for a fraction of the original price and their show room is HUGE!  I write for their blog as well to keep everyone updated on the new treasures that come in (the turnover is so fast! They get in about 500 new pieces every week!)  materialpleasuresgirl.blogspot.com

Camilla Kaftan

Jeannie Lynn Paske's Obsolete World: A Haunt To Watch Over

"They would not be so excluded"

 Next time your perusing the web looking for something interesting to indulge your eyes in, check out obsolete-world.blogspot.com  Jeannie creates these amazing, quirky illustrations.  

Jeannie Lynn Paske's Obsolete World: A Haunt To Watch Over:

'Long Absent Travelers'
I want one!

'Given the Chance'

 

Dorothy & Mr.Lee at the National Portrait Gallery Shop

Necklace packaging. Up-cycled from old tins and
decorated with ribbons, fabrics and old paper

Feather and lace necklace made from refashioned garments

Neck piece made from recycled  pearls and silk

Dorothy & Mr.Lee in the National Portrait Gallery Store!

The new jewellery collection is in the National Portrait Gallery Shop, you can visit them at  King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT . I would love your support to establish my line in the store so please pop in!

About the collection : each piece is unique , made from a variety of up cycled materials such as leather, silk, feathers, beads and pearls. There are only 7 in store and the styles will not be repeated.

MEPP: Free workshop on Styling 'You, Inside and Out"

I'm so proud to be a part of the  "Styling You ~ Inside & Out' workshop for Summer of Respect. 

Blog - MEPP: Summer of Respect:

As part of the Summer of Respect Events program, the Multicultural Women's Advocacy (MWA) along with MEPP will host a full day workshop "Styling You ~ Inside & Out' with a focus on confidence, self-worth, self-management, style and empowerment.

For more info go to meppproject.blogspot.com/2011/10/summer-of-respect or Summer of Respect on Facebook 

To secure your place for the workshop (limited to 15 places) RSVP to mepp.mwa@gmail.com 

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