Romance Was Born at The Johnston Collection
Are you a fan of Romance Was Born? Even if you wouldn’t dream of wearing a granny blanket as a dress, you have to admire the rampant creativity of this Australian designer duo. But… Continue reading
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I made a skirt from a blanket…
…and, well, here it is. Not a lot more needs to be said, really. The blanket was old and I’d cut most of it up for another project a while ago, but there… Continue reading
From trash to a turban headband
Well known among my friends for never being able to throw anything out, I couldn’t resist when one of them invited me to take on some material that her grandma was getting rid of.… Continue reading
MSFW Opening Gala outfit – cost: $0
Well, maybe a little more than that*, but let’s just say I didn’t buy anything new for the occasion (which has been captured in gorgeous detail by Jesse over at Raww). Although I… Continue reading
MSFW 2012 begins: Parallel Tensions
Although most of the buzz around fashion weeks tends to be about the catwalk shows, I often find the most exciting things to be seen are at the lesser publicised events. Parallel Tensions… Continue reading
Add some puff to ready-made stuff
A few years ago I was very proud of myself for making this pink dress and neckpiece out of a shawl I found for $5 at an op shop. I wouldn’t normally wear… Continue reading
Kilty as charged
No, I never can resist a chance to use a silly pun for my post heading… and I never can resist an op shop bargain, but I’m sure you know that by now.… Continue reading
Great Ocean Ecolodge GIVEAWAY
What’s more amazing than a giveaway? （日本語での説明は最後になるので下にスクロールして下さい。。。） Our native wildlife, that’s what. And while this koala at the Conservation Ecology Centre is awwww-inspiring, the people who care for it, and other native animals and… Continue reading
Make do and .. well, make!
Ever got halfway through a sewing project only to find you’ve underestimated the amount of material needed? This is what happened to me when I made this dress. It was once a full,… Continue reading
Sweater stylin’ ＊Now with added Japanese!＊
Although regular readers will be familiar with my love of adding stuff to old clothes to give them a new personality, sometimes taking stuff away is more effective. My friend Gen gave me… Continue reading