A read somewhere recently of a woman who has a tailor make her clothes from vintage dress patterns. I think that’s such a great concept (especially for those of us who are impartial to sewing). During the mid twentieth century many European couture houses issued certified dress design patterns and you can source them now […]
October 29, 2012
My late night obsession with Etsy resulted in the discovery of hello Milky - a little Melbourne design line that specialises in children’s bed linen and soft furnishings. I love the adorable cloud pillow, and the natural linen range with neon pink dots. Available through Etsy.
September 27, 2012
youngandukrain… $200.00 tabsinha $45.00 elizabethjuneb… $65.00 Eternel $168.00 shopcaramiavin… $365.00 TheHiddenChamb… $44.00 ancestorvintag… $40.00 papercherries $20.00 TheVintageBuck… $5.00 A few (green) designer gems from Etsy. Click on images to link to the retailers. From left to right, top to bottom: Celine loafers; Marni top; Christian Dior scarf; Gucci watch; Yves Saint Laurent linen blazer; vintage […]
July 30, 2012
Isn’t this cascading gown just divine? I love how the elaborate swathes of fabric and stately lengths are balanced by the simplicity of the cut and overall look: soft organdie as opposed to showy silk, a demure peter pan collar rather than a plunging neckline, petite cap sleeves in place of spaghetti straps. From Vintage […]
July 23, 2012
Hello beauties! My sister is marrying her dashing young man in January and their honeymoon is in Hawaii. She asked me to put together a little style guide for her trip, one that was sensitive to her own sense of style. My sister is gorgeous to look at and has a beautiful figure – she […]
July 17, 2012
Morning! A selection of treasures from Etsy, inspired by the retro indulgence that is a peach bellini (part sparkling wine, part peach syrup). Think crisp whites and corals on tanned skin, sharpened by a touch of navy. Chic ballet flats on timeworn footpaths threading through rolling beachside streets; jewelled sandals and straw hats al fresco […]
October 10, 2011
Now that I am 22 weeks pregnant I find myself doing a lot of imaginary shopping for types of clothes I cannot wear at the moment and probably won’t be able to wear for a while post-birth either (as much as I like to imagine myself slipping into a svelte little dress the moment the […]
November 26, 2012
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