You're forgiven for thinking I've been sewing in the dark, or at least choosing my colours while blindfolded.
In the case of this little number, surprisingly neither is the case.
It's my Franken-top, made of leftover cotton fabrics from other projects, using a pattern I op-shopped for 50 cents.
I'm so pleased with it and it's so comfortable, I've been wearing it every other day.
If only I paid as much attention to my roots as my sewing projects eh?
The Stylist and I went to see Maleficent just over a week ago, well before we needed to pile on lovely warm layers.
It's school holidays now, so we can operate at a slightly slower pace for the next fortnight.
After the screening at Southbank I took the lassie for a wander over the Brisbane River to have a sticky beak at Brisbane's heritage-listed Treasury Building.
It now operates as a casino and we couldn't go inside to check out the beautiful interior together because of age restrictions.
So we snapped off some pics and made a bee-line for the nearest stationery shop to top up our stocks, then escape the people-herding confines of the CBD.
If you're here in Oz, I hope you're enjoying the cold snap.
Welcome winter!
Linking up to Patti's Visible Monday.
Love, D x
In the case of this little number, surprisingly neither is the case.
It's my Franken-top, made of leftover cotton fabrics from other projects, using a pattern I op-shopped for 50 cents.
I'm so pleased with it and it's so comfortable, I've been wearing it every other day.
It's school holidays now, so we can operate at a slightly slower pace for the next fortnight.
After the screening at Southbank I took the lassie for a wander over the Brisbane River to have a sticky beak at Brisbane's heritage-listed Treasury Building.
It now operates as a casino and we couldn't go inside to check out the beautiful interior together because of age restrictions.
So we snapped off some pics and made a bee-line for the nearest stationery shop to top up our stocks, then escape the people-herding confines of the CBD.
Welcome winter!
Linking up to Patti's Visible Monday.
Love, D x
Never mind the roots, those tidy little hair rosettes are perfect with the sassy-lassie cropped top!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute top!
ReplyDeleteLady you are FAB.U.LOUS!
Love your blog!
Such a cute top!
ReplyDeleteLady you are FAB.U.LOUS!
Love your blog!
Such a cute top!
ReplyDeleteLady you are FAB.U.LOUS!
Love your blog!
Such a cute top!
ReplyDeleteLady you are FAB.U.LOUS!
Love your blog!
Such a cute top!
ReplyDeleteLady you are FAB.U.LOUS!
Love your blog!
Such a cute top!
ReplyDeleteLady you are FAB.U.LOUS!
Love your blog!
you look amazing - I like your hair with some root showing, it's kind of Blondie-rocker-cool. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday! xox
ReplyDeleteThe cold snap is really cold ... did you get the gale force winds??
ReplyDeleteI love your franken top ... I really, really do.
xx
I was so excited to see your Franken-top and it far exceeded my expectations. It's Frankenfabulous. And you look like a beautiful winter fairy in your mossy green velvet trousers. I'm not kidding. You really do!
ReplyDeleteYour Franken top is ghoulishly fantastic and gorgeous. I would love a closet full of Franken pieces. Nobody sees your roots when they are confronted with such an extraordinarily wonderful vision.
ReplyDeleteYour outing with The Stylist to Maleficent looks like a fun time. I wilt in the heat. The cool-down must feel like a big gulp of icy lemonade.
Your Franken sewing is the best, and your hair looks amazing, so sod the roots!
ReplyDeleteyour Franken creations are a great way to use up little bits and pieces of fabric. I'm sure we'll all be seeing this look on a runway soon enough
ReplyDeleteI like how your leftovers top turned out, it's very cheerful. Looks like a fun trip out and a stationery stock up is always therapeutic.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and your stunning sense of style. I've ventured out more fashion wise since reading yours and other like minded bloggers. Only wish you lived here in the UK, I'd love to g out to tea with you .We'd have a blast.Stay fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove that patchwork top! I once had a jacket somewhat like that and it was so unusual. I love your hair, too...very cute! Debbie @ ilovemylemonadelife.com
ReplyDeleteLove that frankentop! I liked the little teaser you added on instagram too.
ReplyDeleteI just bought a Simplicity pattern from 1985 of a robe/kimono. It was my first independent sewing project and it's just about finished. Sewing is going to be addicting I can tell already!
I don't know why Blogger is eating all my comments (maybe it knows something I don't?)
ReplyDeleteShorter version-I LOVE your Frankentop. And you are the best dressed person on that street (Bet Red Pants lady is jealous).
Days out with the children when there aren't chores to be accomplished and you can just wander are perfect! Thanks for the reminder.
The Franken top was an utter triumph! I want one, too. Love the fabric combo and the sassy cropped off length and your pigtails are too cute for words.
ReplyDeleteI want to run up behind you and slap that arse of yours, your legs are so enviably long and lovely! xxxx
Gorgeous little top, and I always do a happy dance when I see those green lurex flares, I bloody love 'em! Ahh, school holidays - 3 more weeks for us till the blessed lie-ins can start! xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking you may have to start your own line of Franken-clothing - I would love one of those little tops!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to see it was still warm enough there to go without coats over there, as we are in the thick of summer here. Get your woolies out!
Oh I love the little crochet cap, the franken-top and those green wide leg trousers! I think you should make loads of franken clothes and set up an etsy shop. I think it's brilliant!
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The top is amazing! polka dots, cherries and a fab print is just glorious - I am in awe of the sleeve makers too, they are like the impossible dream for me at the moment - Maleficent looks amazing, was it good? stationary shops are, mine could look at a pencil for hours - oh roots! I do think yours are blended beautifully btw and look totally fine (mine come through like an older male sports presenter, 2 severe white temple patches) I can't wait for the school hols too! x x x
ReplyDeletebring me some winter dang it!! Frankentop came out quite lovely. Much smooooches to ya!
ReplyDeleteIt's posts like this that make me want to try sewing...
ReplyDeleteMy roots are always showing! Those green velvet pants ugggghhh love them!
ReplyDeleteHi Desiree!
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing?
It has been a while, but I can say now that I'm doing much,much better -
I love your franken-Top and I think it's such a good idea to mix all the fabrics, it makes so unique! How cares about your roots, you are fabulous
Hugs
Arianexo
I love the frankentop - it rocks!! I never know what to do with all my scraps, maybe I should make myself one too!
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