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 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
