Super Extra Gravity

Ever hit the wall large style?

It was my turn last week so I switched my brain off, slept and read news updates.

In my PJs.

Today I finally got it together to do the Paper Doll Project.

I was paired up with the gorgeous Kelly of My Orange Stilettos, from Wellington, New Zealand.

I asked her to help me style this top and the little honey didn't fail to impress me with her choices.

I bought the 1960s lurex shell top from a flea market for a buck one month ago.  What's special about it is it's lined in cotton which is rare.  Most of these garments are lined in nylon fabrics which is the equivalent of wearing a sweaty electric blanket.  Not ideal for the Queensland climate, even in winter.

 Kelly asked me to try out the green kilt with the top and I had one of those "duh why didn't I think of that?" moments.
I had a play around with tights and shoes and decided on thrifted purple tights layered with purple fence-nets and my new VW Melissa flat three straps that the beautiful Suzanne of Idee Fixe picked up for $20 (!!!) at the NYC Melissa sample sale recently.

 I couldn't find my leopard-print bag recommended by Kelly, so I chose the gorgeous velvet hat Nelly gave me when she came to visit.
I cannot believe how often I reach for this hat - I love it so much!
The 1930s Persian lamb cape was just right for keeping out the chill:)).

You can hop on over and visit the scrumptious Kelly to see how I styled her beautiful 1960s blue coat.
Hug yourself today:).
Desiree xo

Let's Play Paper Dolls

Each year on our annual family camping holiday, Mum would give me a book with a pop-out paper doll and paper clothes.
I remember as a child, sitting in the shade of our tent spending hours playing with my treasured new "toy".
I didn't have a Barbie doll, but paper dolls brought me more than enough joy.
Today I took part in the Paper Doll Project.  
The title alone was enough to lure me in, but I didn't fully realise the potential for fun until I paired up with my partner Julie of OAGJ.
Julie's job was to dress me in this black kilt that I've always liked but never worn.

I've always found the length a bit tricky; between knee and calf-length and I must admit I did feel a bit guilty for lumbering Julie with something so old-fashioned.
But the darling took the bull by the horns and went through my blog archives to find things to go with it.
This is what she came up with.
Isn't she clever?

Julie chose my 1950s bustier and Collette Dinnigan black lace dress.

She chose this 1970s teal velvet jacket and one of my furs as a choice of winter cover-ups.

The Stylist added some floral decorative elements and helped me out with pics today.

One of Julie's stipulations was that I wear some kind of hat.
Who am I to deny Julie her hat pleasure?

I bought the watch pendant for 50 cents at the Salvos on Saturday.
Bargain!
The yellow silk scarf was a gift from Sarah Misfits.

Back view: thank god my arse doesn't look humungous.  Kilts can do that to me.

The Stylist insisting I balance on one leg in my 1980s red suede stilettoes.
I layered thrifted teal tights with black fence-net tights from eBay.

Vintage grosgrain bag with 1960s white bobble earrings and 1950s veiled headband.  Love.

I'll definitely be doing the Paper Doll Project again and can't wait for the next challenge.

I hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday:).

Desiree xo