Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Empress' new clothes

Sorry I haven't been around for a while. It's the crazy season here... end of year 
madness with so many things going on. I've also had my big girl go off to China 
so there's been a bit of pointless fretting too. But then suddenly I had this idea... and 
I began measuring and cutting and sewing... and I made myself a dress and a top.




The idea was to have something cool to wear in the meltingly hot temperatures we've 
been having but, as always, it seems I can't get away from being the queen of black ;)
It's a silly vanity, but I sewed some paravent labels on them too.
So many things I should be doing instead...

Hope the beginning of your holiday season has been fun :)

10 comments:

  1. You are very clever to just draft up a pattern like that - and knit fabirc too! Very chic looking and comfortable which is always a huge bonus in my books.

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  2. I wear a lot of black too. Actually I'm getting a bit tired of it..but on the other hand I don't want to wear a rainbow..it just isn't me. I did buy myself a blue top the other day 'cos it reminded me of the beach!

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  3. very cool that you can just whip up such beautiful clothes!
    maybe sewing in a label is a premonition?
    xx

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  4. Tell me about it - black!
    Wow - off to China - she'll have a brilliant time,
    so great to be able to have those opportunities!XXX

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  5. Hello Kylie,
    Black is always good, it is a great colour to wear. Love your new outfit.
    Wow, your daughter off to China, good for her:)

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  6. The fretting is understandable. But channeling that nervous energy in to sewing is more productive. Your new clothing looks very funky indeed. You can't go past black. xx

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  7. Ha ha ha... I am totally a "queen of black" too! I try SO hard to wear other colours but always feel more comfortable in black (possibly stemming from my goth years when I was a young lass)even in the dead of summer! Madness hey! I really love your top and dress :)

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  8. to be able to just whip up such a creative and spot on the fashion bulls-eye as these are is an amazing talent Kylie! sorry that there was some fretting involved to get there but the results are tremendous. it's a big deal when your child goes away, i wish her the best and i'm sure it'll be an experience of a lifetime too! ♥

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  9. Cute! Sometimes you just have to stop and indulge, or you won't be able to focus on any of the other stuff anyway. I think labels are the perfect finish!

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  10. you should wear more navy, like we do! i think it will suit you well :)
    can't get used to the idea that you celebrate these days in summer, that must give xmas a really different vibe!

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