Ethical fashion interview #1: Mulberries from Laos

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of sustainable fashion. I’ve just launched my own fair trade accessories… Continue reading

Sshhh… Wilderness Bazaar is here!

Happy St Patrick’s day! As a non-drinker and someone who has only a few drops of Irish blood running through their veins, it’s not something I normally celebrate, except for the fact that… Continue reading

Pom pom power

As you’re probably aware, I have something of a penchant for pom poms. Pink ones especially.    I’m often thinking of ways I can use them, and as a fan of using accessories… Continue reading

Stop the presses (or dresses?): it’s GIVEAWAY TIME

Now there’s no need to fight! All you people who are in Melbourne this Sunday have just as much chance of winning as each other.  ACMI is screening some more fabulous fashion flicks… Continue reading

Embroidered pom pom hat “how to”

As ubiquitous as they may seem thanks to the massive craft boom, I just can’t go past a pom pom. So there was no way I could resist this cap on my trip… Continue reading

March: denim, an embroidered cap and pom poms

In case you had wondered what had happened to the denim jacket I’ve been “weathering” since August, the answer is, not much. Denim is obviously pretty sturdy stuff as it has hardly faded… Continue reading

Ethnic everything

As mentioned in my previous post, I thought you’d like to see some more from the Ethnic Jewellery book. There were so many inspiring images it was hard to choose, but these were… Continue reading

Ethnic earrings

When I grow up, I want earrings like this lady. This photo is just one of many excellent, inspirational photos from a book I found at the library called Ethnic Jewellery. Short of… Continue reading

Get Redressed – my challenge for February

You know how you take some things for granted until they’re pointed out to you? That happened to me recently when Redress invited me to take part in their Get Redressed Challenge. The… Continue reading

This year, I’m taking a chance on pants

Happy new year – yes, again! It’s now the Chinese Year of the Horse, although being the bad Asian I am, I actually forgot it was Chinese new year until I was kept… Continue reading