Fabulous footwear Friday

Just a little fantasy footwear for your Friday… courtesy of Kobi Levi and his amazing ideas… OK, so those ones were all a bit wacky, but I’d actually wear any of the ones… Continue reading

Blue and green should never be seen…

But what about indigo and green? I found this (probably handmade) jumper at an op shop last week for $3.50 (it was half price day at the Salvos, yay!). Unusually, for something probably… Continue reading

Getting the blues: part 2

Newsflash! I’ve managed to finish a sewing project within a week. It’s really nothing to be proud of that I NEVER seem to get to my machine lately, but what with work, play,… Continue reading

Getting the blues: part 1

Capes and ponchos have been big news this past season, but as much as I like their looks, I haven’t found a way to work them into my wardrobe. A ridiculously long time… Continue reading

Myer Mural Hall

If you’re a Melburnian, Myer is sure to have a place in your memories. Even though I only rarely shop there now, I was excited to hear that the recently reopened Mural Hall… Continue reading

The Golden Age – Vintage made to measure

Continuing with my posts about creative ladies, today’s effort is brought to you by Karlee Slater, seamstress extraordinaire and owner of The Golden Age. Doesn’t she just look like the hostess with the… Continue reading

The Treasury – exploring the Nicholas Building

Any Melburnian who hasn’t been sleeping under a rock for the past few weeks would know that the State of Design festival is on at the moment. There’s heaps on, and I’m very… Continue reading

Reasons to be cheerful

Just a quick wrap up of what’s made me smile this week. Vintage earrings for a few dollars each, from Oakleigh Market last Sunday. I only found out about the market very recently… Continue reading

Irony

(pic from here) On Tuesday night I went to see the finale of Project Runway Australia being filmed. You know, glamorous fashion, celebrities, designers, champagne, that sort of thing. Does anyone else think… Continue reading

Margherita Missoni loves Hmong haute couture

Hands up who loves checking out Tommy Ton’s fashion week street snaps as much as I do…. And hands up who loves seeing celebs mixing ethnic dress with designer threads? Being a member… Continue reading