tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84259349417413273982024-03-06T08:27:27.459+11:00because she started knittinggwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-46225115439417869612013-04-02T01:22:00.002+11:002013-04-02T01:22:38.626+11:00What are you doing here?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_SO1crxQJAT5jxNZTL4WDg0O9slm3X4qo3ob-RPho99FUodu3qu7TldhSGN83msTTTPLfwzrEYI2rsypmxCtQCyUYgLTNVNs9nhSUuk10u3ddmGg8tl_nvwK04U2qogQ6KHlS-u_-ms/s1600/manga.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_SO1crxQJAT5jxNZTL4WDg0O9slm3X4qo3ob-RPho99FUodu3qu7TldhSGN83msTTTPLfwzrEYI2rsypmxCtQCyUYgLTNVNs9nhSUuk10u3ddmGg8tl_nvwK04U2qogQ6KHlS-u_-ms/s1600/manga.JPG" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Why are you still here!?"</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did you just started following my blog less than a month ago? Stop it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will no longer be posting on this blog. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But do check out my new blog <a href="http://www.andthen-therewasgwen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Trust me, the new blog is better than this one.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="http://andthen-therewasgwen.blogspot.sg/" target="_blank">SPANKING NEW BLOG RIGHT HERE.</a></b></span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-61360031911405551752013-03-04T01:31:00.002+11:002013-03-04T01:31:31.569+11:00Same old brand new me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2n_FaKus4JQQxvkdF9osKXfFtu4dC7DEC4ulzW60J3slV6abtLgklDm7Y6MSpTqNbxwJiU94qgFpQ7ew2JBJVY8kuQnJPZ54_xCgfL6X5lMOBN1cwFWbQFxijR0t9drnaVw7pcnQW0PM/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2n_FaKus4JQQxvkdF9osKXfFtu4dC7DEC4ulzW60J3slV6abtLgklDm7Y6MSpTqNbxwJiU94qgFpQ7ew2JBJVY8kuQnJPZ54_xCgfL6X5lMOBN1cwFWbQFxijR0t9drnaVw7pcnQW0PM/s1600/photo.JPG" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Life has changed a lot since I first started this blog in 2008. Wow, 2008. That was 5 years ago.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since then, I have grown quite a bit and the original purpose of the blog no longer seems to match what I enjoy writing about and doing now. Just look at that name - 'because she started knitting'. Sure, I still like to knit, but it really isn't what I spend most of my time on anymore.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And so, it's time to start a new blog. A new blog with a new name, a new layout and a new direction.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But hey, it's still me. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Expect <b>more </b>posts related to my personal style and pursuit of vintage. And of course, there will still be sewing, knitting and DIY-ing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So hop over <a href="http://andthen-therewasgwen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a> and join me in my new adventures. Till then.... xxx</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-47079400139254488442013-02-14T01:46:00.000+11:002013-02-14T01:46:04.071+11:00Happy Chinese New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLB2fhzVMKhmwwoIIcPDl-kO4urwjyoxhJjTK7YbY1p5KT2O7Nom4evzSn-oWg7RegXIeVu1xD3mJ6RiYivrucUAKpmLzHrIgndDhkC2oDCEXtfyFy9LcrCw-ydj-EuuQwWWzOv2AHStc/s1600/photo+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLB2fhzVMKhmwwoIIcPDl-kO4urwjyoxhJjTK7YbY1p5KT2O7Nom4evzSn-oWg7RegXIeVu1xD3mJ6RiYivrucUAKpmLzHrIgndDhkC2oDCEXtfyFy9LcrCw-ydj-EuuQwWWzOv2AHStc/s1600/photo+(1).JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAKiKkzmNiijRmWFvyxiF4EN-x6MP9mX7gzpyaaAw4kqk5zsFwnEAM7mVNRlDq84PyoL7q2hRpIpmRD-0SPCUT_u9EKiBtvJAyioA0YwMw6eLh0WqnjrBCc99zLtMF0r7Qlet9HhfqNs/s1600/photo+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAKiKkzmNiijRmWFvyxiF4EN-x6MP9mX7gzpyaaAw4kqk5zsFwnEAM7mVNRlDq84PyoL7q2hRpIpmRD-0SPCUT_u9EKiBtvJAyioA0YwMw6eLh0WqnjrBCc99zLtMF0r7Qlet9HhfqNs/s1600/photo+(2).JPG" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been back in Singapore for more than a month now but I still haven't really settled in. All of my boxes have been unpacked but there are bits and pieces of things scattered around my room still. I can't wait to get my room done up so I could show everyone here what it looks like!<br /><br />Meanwhile, I just celebrated Chinese New Year so I thought I should just post a couple of photos for now - lest people start forgetting that I even exist. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I still have a few sewing projects from last year which I have not written about. Till then!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Wearing: River Island shift dress, ASOS heels, Glomesh look-alike bag, cheap folding fan</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">x gwen</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-36065426682115459932013-01-11T11:34:00.002+11:002013-01-11T11:35:02.989+11:00I will be back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1j47kebQehb7ZwQjbmu9QeBJrK5hLbT757zSm2Y3nS_A57bpG3JhPuLdRw6aMNxMxVaFDF9cmlRSrSLuGa4JFOFcQrfo8Y1KpLxs-yjXKHWwhqjPcZnPSnL-iWn3O__Vb_HwGUW9kiYU/s1600/bubblegum.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1j47kebQehb7ZwQjbmu9QeBJrK5hLbT757zSm2Y3nS_A57bpG3JhPuLdRw6aMNxMxVaFDF9cmlRSrSLuGa4JFOFcQrfo8Y1KpLxs-yjXKHWwhqjPcZnPSnL-iWn3O__Vb_HwGUW9kiYU/s640/bubblegum.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wait, how long has it been since I last wrote? Damn. Time just quietly slips by all the time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had been busy with finishing my thesis, packing all my junk for shipping, enjoying a short break in Shanghai and making the most out of my final days in Sydney. Now, I am back in Singapore. Unfortunately, settling in is going to take a while because of various reasons. Don't be sad. I *will* be back.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is also why I haven't been able to answer the questions that have been posted under various posts in the comments section. I am truly sorry.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meanwhile, check out that awesome photo of the bubblegum flavoured ice-cream I had at Luna Park in Sydney - because everyone loves ice-cream. Are you happy again?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">x</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">P.S.: I finally have a smartphone! Perhaps I should revive <a href="https://twitter.com/gwenstella" target="_blank">my Twitter account</a> and start tweeting more often...</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-42887840543564590232012-11-21T02:12:00.001+11:002012-11-21T02:18:22.270+11:00And now look here<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUh71TFrGzvE7VCRHG8ySt9Q6XMRpQ6osbfxbI-HBHmhCeLk1xS0UOz7X-BOltP2QSxTSlDUMi4qEFXhIQLHA0j627ZllkeRzyzLVtqhfOoFylZLW5cQ3TndyOhubj593qXZ5AIiqgbrk/s1600/622133_10152237574145012_411443179_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUh71TFrGzvE7VCRHG8ySt9Q6XMRpQ6osbfxbI-HBHmhCeLk1xS0UOz7X-BOltP2QSxTSlDUMi4qEFXhIQLHA0j627ZllkeRzyzLVtqhfOoFylZLW5cQ3TndyOhubj593qXZ5AIiqgbrk/s640/622133_10152237574145012_411443179_o.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Greenlight Rockabilly Night at Torque Grill and Bar, Sydney</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Wearing: <a href="http://becauseshestartedknitting.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/diy-turban-knot-headband.html" target="_blank">DIY Knitted Turban</a>, DIY necklace, jeans in Hawaiian print, plain old cardi and tank top</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Holding: Tequila Sunrise</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I know I've been pretty quiet lately. I haven't been writing a lot of posts. Well, if you must know, I have a thesis due next week. NEXT WEDNESDAY, to be exact.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And so, since I am only given 24 hours a day like everyone else and I need 10 hours of sleep every day, blogging has taken a backseat. But don't worry, my thesis is due NEXT WEDNESDAY. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh, and that photo? It's just what I do when I'm not writing a thesis. Hey, life goes on right?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xx g</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-87584666527876710252012-11-04T23:10:00.000+11:002012-11-04T23:10:22.912+11:00Black Cat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVW2EQ88RdRG-znAOxhC9U7QSJBTZ4IOK_p5nt8tOjGV1uW_nKeeDneeG5yde4KwS9rvjQ2-_bf9f-qoZcxTaGE-Gt_G3w1Ifq-Rqc4GpzsLtEEccAARB8peCqqu5h5IUVoK-C5UycEy4/s1600/hepcat.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVW2EQ88RdRG-znAOxhC9U7QSJBTZ4IOK_p5nt8tOjGV1uW_nKeeDneeG5yde4KwS9rvjQ2-_bf9f-qoZcxTaGE-Gt_G3w1Ifq-Rqc4GpzsLtEEccAARB8peCqqu5h5IUVoK-C5UycEy4/s640/hepcat.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdlOdEWQAZK_coSMrsvfm-bUFyDG9tvmNThTJtWeV0QVDxJ-lU8NpMt6atsz5s9vSwyjqUBV1I7KRjBI6mjRysL7Rffj-Tf8THXuSqhfZMqoc9AQFAnFZkN124uq6_CcYnD2MPCfoIho/s1600/hepcat4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdlOdEWQAZK_coSMrsvfm-bUFyDG9tvmNThTJtWeV0QVDxJ-lU8NpMt6atsz5s9vSwyjqUBV1I7KRjBI6mjRysL7Rffj-Tf8THXuSqhfZMqoc9AQFAnFZkN124uq6_CcYnD2MPCfoIho/s640/hepcat4.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course, I let down my hair and took off my jacket when I hit the dance floor</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had great plans for the Halloween. I really did. But uni work creeped in and before I knew it, Halloween was over. I never got the chance to dress up as Leela (and have a whole head of purple hair). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
Oh well.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
But when another opportunity for dress-up casually passes you by, you grab it by the neck and never let go. And so, when the moon rose high in the sky last night, I transformed into... a black cat. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The whole look took me less than an hour to get together. I made the kitty ears headband in less than 30 minutes the day before and only spent 15 minutes on the make-up. I even had some spare time to make a bracelet.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnjemoKaPKkl8KESmZzXodhhdSWqT8ArUSiBU2o7CunWnN2Fd5h6oa9WDMUyKaWLXHRhyVro2Mj6NxkggtMj1WGZnNPaA3iA3tGNMuqwmnN__gyBIAtrCeYPtX9nk7_y4UOpWOjhnWUI/s1600/IMG_4666.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnjemoKaPKkl8KESmZzXodhhdSWqT8ArUSiBU2o7CunWnN2Fd5h6oa9WDMUyKaWLXHRhyVro2Mj6NxkggtMj1WGZnNPaA3iA3tGNMuqwmnN__gyBIAtrCeYPtX9nk7_y4UOpWOjhnWUI/s640/IMG_4666.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rock and roll</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzAJqFKdFVDRGvqHZ7xVwvkOuWeEGW9CSH3xufW3aaW1zZ3-WYQn1O-vOqvBJsSlF-TKjKotCV88V1CiADdyRXM15Um8UUgPRXhX9AT4smtKUudcd8PAx5Ckk67iLHOOZj9WUsv5XYdPI/s1600/IMG_4667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzAJqFKdFVDRGvqHZ7xVwvkOuWeEGW9CSH3xufW3aaW1zZ3-WYQn1O-vOqvBJsSlF-TKjKotCV88V1CiADdyRXM15Um8UUgPRXhX9AT4smtKUudcd8PAx5Ckk67iLHOOZj9WUsv5XYdPI/s640/IMG_4667.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kitty ears made from black, velvet-like fabric</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I dressed up as a cat for the regular Shake, Rattle and Roll dance night at Bedlam Bar in Sydney last night. Oh wait, it was <a href="http://www.bedlambar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Shake-Rattle-Roll-3-Nov.jpg" target="_blank">Shake, Rattle and Ghoul</a> last night. My friend and I got there a little late but I had the time to squeeze in a couple of dances before we left the joint at 12 midnight just like Cinderella. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
And so here I am, sitting at home on a Sunday night typing up a blog post. I stayed home today to work on my thesis. However, I'm not bitter about it because I got to dance last night. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1OuOewdFzRivNKHDrrqWv5RkDqkwy5VlhwpGpvKR_ROIPq3Qvb9VmeaJZ20wXhqbNFAa_oB3kXraeTylsfw4ODRYez7BiPyzn3jh6pWD1-agaCUJhsuGw7Lnh7EQofXRpG0fq2OXYnc/s1600/hepcat2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1OuOewdFzRivNKHDrrqWv5RkDqkwy5VlhwpGpvKR_ROIPq3Qvb9VmeaJZ20wXhqbNFAa_oB3kXraeTylsfw4ODRYez7BiPyzn3jh6pWD1-agaCUJhsuGw7Lnh7EQofXRpG0fq2OXYnc/s640/hepcat2.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
If you haven't got the hint, I <b>LOVE</b> Rock & Roll and Rockabilly dancing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">x g</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-67806140990134394482012-10-27T23:56:00.001+11:002012-10-28T18:02:02.557+11:00DIY: Tie-dye stockings / Halloween Zombie stockings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnd1cnJ4ZY0eE_Ikwf6U5Cwt8ZMH8AObZf2Fyv9O98uWtTXEW6o3D0QoprKpf8g0lrk-DwsdzUZaXDGzcbaBuhzQRnBXukomSuMtifEXRFofKYGB4WcZb1TavZpTZMgIjEGF8ILwptqc/s1600/IMG_4354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnd1cnJ4ZY0eE_Ikwf6U5Cwt8ZMH8AObZf2Fyv9O98uWtTXEW6o3D0QoprKpf8g0lrk-DwsdzUZaXDGzcbaBuhzQRnBXukomSuMtifEXRFofKYGB4WcZb1TavZpTZMgIjEGF8ILwptqc/s640/IMG_4354.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DIY Tie-dye Zombie Stockings</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few weeks ago, my friends and I had a Crafternoon party where we fiddled with food dye and stockings. Our plan was to make ombre stockings and tie-dye stockings. The ombre stockings didn't turn out great, but the tie-dye stockings turned out AMAZING. Well, at least in my opinion. So here's the how-to! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfSJD9hiypeweK-t5IbhSYOMKSYltUUIsL6uL-sqsaUTsS8wnd-qwnqF0-pQ0K7VMCFzqpmaAb-hCP6w66CDLn51vaHOef_WbhTlwIs3MurRnqG81fvlDYPNc0k3fgbNT7WUNWWk07UI/s1600/IMG_4305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfSJD9hiypeweK-t5IbhSYOMKSYltUUIsL6uL-sqsaUTsS8wnd-qwnqF0-pQ0K7VMCFzqpmaAb-hCP6w66CDLn51vaHOef_WbhTlwIs3MurRnqG81fvlDYPNc0k3fgbNT7WUNWWk07UI/s640/IMG_4305.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Materials:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nude nylon stockings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Food dyes and various colours (my advice is to get primary colours and then mix these colours to create more colours!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A pot of boiling water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gloves (if you don't want to end up with funky fingertips like I did)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rubber bands</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Steps:</b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lPiAHZDPYiu1uwAZoYPiAJ-PIbBsFvV97cqFBR3UIBLmgyqQ5HziA3aX7D8Erg2ClM-qXfsmsJnawRZDE_G3qV_0_jjqT_yauXMJBPg0L284wyugaQekW2dfTRZqT3O4Vxu1TVEAatY/s1600/IMG_4322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lPiAHZDPYiu1uwAZoYPiAJ-PIbBsFvV97cqFBR3UIBLmgyqQ5HziA3aX7D8Erg2ClM-qXfsmsJnawRZDE_G3qV_0_jjqT_yauXMJBPg0L284wyugaQekW2dfTRZqT3O4Vxu1TVEAatY/s640/IMG_4322.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Twist your stockings lengthwise until you end up with a ball-like mess. Secure the ball-like mess with a rubber band. Or you could think up more interesting ways to twist your stockings for a more unique tie-dye look. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Add vinegar to your pot of boiling water. This helps to ensure that your stockings remain colourfast. I didn't follow a formula for the ratio of water to vinegar. To me, this is creative craft, not a science experiment. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Bring the water down to a simmer.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrk4WM3ITJp6x4Rh8bTTz6YKN7j0ogW1msz4LgdQtlprKMfQKHG8spjEgv03vweyLMokbAtOmzadKJxZQlGSNXKcPEvrHgPy0YTCuC_xyqSFd8bAG_z71iU_68aZWoMH-h5y0hb60Xk8/s1600/IMG_4328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrk4WM3ITJp6x4Rh8bTTz6YKN7j0ogW1msz4LgdQtlprKMfQKHG8spjEgv03vweyLMokbAtOmzadKJxZQlGSNXKcPEvrHgPy0YTCuC_xyqSFd8bAG_z71iU_68aZWoMH-h5y0hb60Xk8/s640/IMG_4328.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Add the desired coloured dye(s) into your pot of boiling water. (P.S.: It is highly recommended that you mix 2 different colours if you want the tie-dye effect like the one I have done. My friends and I started out with a pot of pink dye, then added blue to create purple. I popped my stockings into the pot of purple dye thinking that it would only give a purple tie-dye effect. But woah, surprise surprise! It turned out with an amazing diffused red and blue look.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Leave the stockings in the pot for about 5 minutes (or longer if you want more colours to seep into the twisted bits). Sing a song while the stockings simmer in the pot. Alternatively, you can chant "<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Double, double toil and trouble. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Fire burn, and cauldron bubble."</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Remove the stockings from the pot. Let it cool off for a bit, unravel it, then rinse it with water until the water runs clear.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sYdc27deom0Pgq-q74_-H0_DzSmrbfqR1hB_Ab8nkdCNQKWx48XjG2ejH3qqnDPqw2fgu8jxdndnFnpJ7HWygCmO6VwsijQ3Lpsxoa9nEME5AzzjefVt0tMTTQtEL3v3ezMdhpbEGEo/s1600/IMG_4332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sYdc27deom0Pgq-q74_-H0_DzSmrbfqR1hB_Ab8nkdCNQKWx48XjG2ejH3qqnDPqw2fgu8jxdndnFnpJ7HWygCmO6VwsijQ3Lpsxoa9nEME5AzzjefVt0tMTTQtEL3v3ezMdhpbEGEo/s640/IMG_4332.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drying out our products</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Lay it out to dry.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkjBR93i2NnRtFVUd_vQRIy-lKwsYB0Xm8Mj-rykM-XYWyzswy0_WLvjcmaHoNbucYaOcaql6k3olMwjyAvVyOwNTyfmoJWPPSGnmx-ikXDsOduyKAiUMvKvk5xsplTHPeShCpAxn204/s1600/IMG_4346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkjBR93i2NnRtFVUd_vQRIy-lKwsYB0Xm8Mj-rykM-XYWyzswy0_WLvjcmaHoNbucYaOcaql6k3olMwjyAvVyOwNTyfmoJWPPSGnmx-ikXDsOduyKAiUMvKvk5xsplTHPeShCpAxn204/s640/IMG_4346.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Wear it with pride.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQihJIXYB6QdebZQIq_O1OyeQFZrsnF0BUDZGNXez4aIGsNtTStYD9nc6-q34ieUHGCz4HQxbGO5h3u3rtrl0sVtg0DZ_lvow9EpupCQM3uU-BByYpQUYRUALt1vLQSe99_pIVN0R4ctc/s1600/IMG_4352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQihJIXYB6QdebZQIq_O1OyeQFZrsnF0BUDZGNXez4aIGsNtTStYD9nc6-q34ieUHGCz4HQxbGO5h3u3rtrl0sVtg0DZ_lvow9EpupCQM3uU-BByYpQUYRUALt1vLQSe99_pIVN0R4ctc/s640/IMG_4352.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like a zombie</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's how simple it is! Honestly, I can't guarantee the same results, but do let me know how your stockings turn out if you do end up trying this.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">x g</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-352641008619504112012-10-12T23:23:00.001+11:002012-10-12T23:23:32.862+11:00Sewn: 70s floral dirndl skirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_ML1lEgqHE-DjWWQUmFWCu3j124jqwRnMbSoDc6u6VfuqsgOiOCjhULd2nEcOy6fRd8kEy4ln-_Qhdu7InHnZTDBnWfIW2o29UohP8GWQaMbAmlCIma_YsO3lgLm1ZjBW_xDXxqGFW0/s1600/dirndl2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_ML1lEgqHE-DjWWQUmFWCu3j124jqwRnMbSoDc6u6VfuqsgOiOCjhULd2nEcOy6fRd8kEy4ln-_Qhdu7InHnZTDBnWfIW2o29UohP8GWQaMbAmlCIma_YsO3lgLm1ZjBW_xDXxqGFW0/s640/dirndl2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is another project that I completed many months ago. I think I finished this in autumn (around May) but never got around to wearing it, taking photos of it or blogging about it. But here it is! I wore it the first time to the Priceline Pout Day which I talked about a while ago.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3VnP1GjbXrdnR69LPXZRPt8mfkO1bCOE5hZK3AQy-KgfyxaNpmO1SJYimE9-0AahfPs5lgs_F24gwfvEw_r8CubxZQtZ5Zn4E5NRYhjjTKgCKAauVPKoUueIt1ybiz7IHT1jm2zlcF8/s1600/il_570xN.291311898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3VnP1GjbXrdnR69LPXZRPt8mfkO1bCOE5hZK3AQy-KgfyxaNpmO1SJYimE9-0AahfPs5lgs_F24gwfvEw_r8CubxZQtZ5Zn4E5NRYhjjTKgCKAauVPKoUueIt1ybiz7IHT1jm2zlcF8/s640/il_570xN.291311898.jpg" width="430" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Butterick 5935 </b>(<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86943436/vintage-1970s-womens-flared-skirt-sewing?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=butterick+5935&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=AU&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=butterick+5935" target="_blank">via</a>)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0Br9NRkwrhNXQS3GloHZ_LVV-rPuIKPzVFAa98BvJlIPmde_shCCN7wQEEhgHfmrlIGQRezn1y1A_o6o2ijVvU-HO40c4iHJIzmZmcqx6LUTb0iZ6BGfUnYJqxhEvC-aNU-MGOU1slQ/s1600/IMG_4546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0Br9NRkwrhNXQS3GloHZ_LVV-rPuIKPzVFAa98BvJlIPmde_shCCN7wQEEhgHfmrlIGQRezn1y1A_o6o2ijVvU-HO40c4iHJIzmZmcqx6LUTb0iZ6BGfUnYJqxhEvC-aNU-MGOU1slQ/s640/IMG_4546.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Floral print which, according to my friend, seems Laura Ashley-inspired</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Pattern:</b> Butterick 5935, option B (pictured on the right)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Fabric:</b> Polycotton, Laura Ashley-inspired floral print</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Modification(s): </b>I shortened the hem (as usual).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">What I dislike about this pattern: </b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">I think a dirndl skirt is meant to be a full skirt. But for some reason, my dirndl skirt simply isn't as full as the ones shown on the front of the sewing pattern. I am definitely unable to stretch my legs out and run quickly when wearing this skirt. But I guess it doesn't really matter that much. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><b>What I love about this pattern: </b>The mere fact that the pattern is from the 70s makes my heart sing. Oh, also, THERE ARE POCKETS!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyts6RiJECtu-5RXXKnDKC7YXWs3naFxdDp7qPAWMBGNz4JCaktCx97s4SYwppN7CWL5yKbtD7v2PC07nuoPqhQm5EyQeADpwHddDFHAmp4gKHvuMSGL_JaI5jnEfg7Rlqg6aafNmuw5M/s1600/dirndl3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyts6RiJECtu-5RXXKnDKC7YXWs3naFxdDp7qPAWMBGNz4JCaktCx97s4SYwppN7CWL5yKbtD7v2PC07nuoPqhQm5EyQeADpwHddDFHAmp4gKHvuMSGL_JaI5jnEfg7Rlqg6aafNmuw5M/s640/dirndl3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jdWcNI24NoSwlmwCBNCkwHvu-QqSI2TNFcMB42BC9VMgYqCCJLBBCf__pH-jUUiH7EjHCHJ-kIvAxivVQTc7aLEWJtaxB8FBpSYAsuNf7PvMLCJFEh7HcTK_W6l510F6kre57JhAL6o/s1600/dirndl1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jdWcNI24NoSwlmwCBNCkwHvu-QqSI2TNFcMB42BC9VMgYqCCJLBBCf__pH-jUUiH7EjHCHJ-kIvAxivVQTc7aLEWJtaxB8FBpSYAsuNf7PvMLCJFEh7HcTK_W6l510F6kre57JhAL6o/s640/dirndl1.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">That's all for now folks! I've wasted 343264735 hours on the computer trying to fix a problem that I have been having with the system. Now that I have (sort of) fixed it and written a blog post, it's time I continue working on my thesis........................</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">xx g</span></span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-73547279715333260682012-10-07T01:18:00.000+10:002012-10-07T01:19:54.557+10:00Tips: DIY Dolce & Gabanna inspired floral sunglasses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQK9sDuO5K37vTR_K6o2cuurZBR79M8xyfRyQ1nfLY02vtqFH9zM6YqxOjw5YMdWH3Y6DBp2oCtmS0qElY8oCOjyk-SIKEFSYds7TvAzdeD9iMY4gOdftfLhQdHOjUCHvmg-SM15pEPI/s1600/IMG_4266.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQK9sDuO5K37vTR_K6o2cuurZBR79M8xyfRyQ1nfLY02vtqFH9zM6YqxOjw5YMdWH3Y6DBp2oCtmS0qElY8oCOjyk-SIKEFSYds7TvAzdeD9iMY4gOdftfLhQdHOjUCHvmg-SM15pEPI/s640/IMG_4266.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dolce & Gabbana inspired DIY floral embellished sunglasses</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is a well-known fact that tutorials for the Dolce & Gabbana inspired DIY floral sunglasses have been done to death all over the Internet. So, instead of doing re-inventing the wheel, I thought of sharing some tips and some of the ideas that I have for this DIY project.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Tip #1:</u> Pick a pair of sunglasses with thicker frame so that there is ample area for you to glue the flowers. A cat-eye frame is a plus because placing the flowers on the top tips of a cat-eye frame gives emphasis on the flowers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Tip #2:</u> Play around with placement of the flowers on the sunglasses using Blu-Tack to have a good idea of what the end-product will look like. This also allows you to wear the sunnies and decide if you actually like the look!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Tip #3:</u> Use flowers of different sizes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Tip #4:</u> Try using metallic roses for a different look! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Tip#5:</u> Don't stop at flowers/roses. <b><u>Think big, think fruits and animals.</u></b> Think Anna Dello Russo's gold crocodile sunglasses. Now that's another DIY idea!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAQg47kR3Zq95qq0Pyqdy9d3x8mYK3YdfoEerbwrAgeAWaIpJEE1h22JVp2W8zk3dkqxiXs4FgdgmmjmJn3e2CjhkSMTakOZTqaWjRQDK7GbvVtOW3H6jGsMtfPgZ3p3aKf_N70NHzM0/s1600/523416_10151030025861701_754970078_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAQg47kR3Zq95qq0Pyqdy9d3x8mYK3YdfoEerbwrAgeAWaIpJEE1h22JVp2W8zk3dkqxiXs4FgdgmmjmJn3e2CjhkSMTakOZTqaWjRQDK7GbvVtOW3H6jGsMtfPgZ3p3aKf_N70NHzM0/s640/523416_10151030025861701_754970078_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Half-frame floral look. Not a fan.</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUxXhM9NEsWK0HoH-bABa0sl2eO8SiuxbgTP98GyAS2c5tHquk8G9UmPrdcPKHnxn7hsK7kqhn-tLXzSPcgysuPFK5VKFL6bj1Nc1ktQ9BXOBFJrvhh9OpZBAHIhzTvNpA5eHIa8MMIo/s1600/IMG_3979.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUxXhM9NEsWK0HoH-bABa0sl2eO8SiuxbgTP98GyAS2c5tHquk8G9UmPrdcPKHnxn7hsK7kqhn-tLXzSPcgysuPFK5VKFL6bj1Nc1ktQ9BXOBFJrvhh9OpZBAHIhzTvNpA5eHIa8MMIo/s640/IMG_3979.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tried a full floral look and decided it was too much for me</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuiysdELxUeyGb4PXhUYsrIx6T679i7D0EJarRIV2medfH6AKfZa0Cv5hNRlu8_woOGoGKTN0iCVjzGGX1S6JgzOc4UwvS29XBd_zSuX2Psu-UOqR6XLpzlI1kMP7GklDBvM6KBfXMuHA/s640/IMG_4269.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Gold roses</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So there you go, my tips for creating your very own DIY embellished sunglasses. To be honest, I haven't glued the flowers to my sunnies. Those flowers are stuck to the sunnies with Blu-Tack. It's so hard to decide on the one that I really want! But I have to say that I have deviating towards the one with the gold roses! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have fun! xx</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-31101846370612883592012-09-27T17:30:00.000+10:002012-09-27T17:38:46.103+10:00Priceline Pout Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjeFa3PUeYru45Yjd0MEnk_XzkqGDJSInpx2_Hez1SWjhI1mkHJUDYRRUSorCd7kakwpnpan5nLE0W2KoQhN4Rw1HGBsIZj4B2s9jDy2GSzEJLOy8qssVZefs4xZttZWrb5E2VteL97w/s1600/IMG_4187.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjeFa3PUeYru45Yjd0MEnk_XzkqGDJSInpx2_Hez1SWjhI1mkHJUDYRRUSorCd7kakwpnpan5nLE0W2KoQhN4Rw1HGBsIZj4B2s9jDy2GSzEJLOy8qssVZefs4xZttZWrb5E2VteL97w/s640/IMG_4187.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When there is an opportunity to get free make-up, you grab it. So, when I found out about the Priceline Pout Day in Sydney, I dragged my friend along to get the freebies and to become part of the Guinness World Record for the largest makeover class.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimSVyRHPdgppct_pzOFvJ4mXC-n0a63g7Gtop5iyCjZk9ggNVcnqV_uM8EUuuMQqZaj-yA2ShJdgPqmYl1-n_umL4kWueNnxvGRJLARf3j_oAHiVZm9CYRbt-_QanVWePt0sTh-oFrSKM/s640/IMG_4191.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lipstick, blusher, mascara and a mirror</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also had lunch at Bills and desserts thereafter at the Strawberry Cream Continental Patisserie. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pPFm_cVUiU1eRA3OV9fj3q1lnUgj44XjR4b6NmeHlVTTsJtgGSrOohQBOaAoHzLKFEN0417R1nJEX7NwI379VYjynKt-am3R8iTWMG2mSzLtCKGGhXsReMeMquhGn-XgfPAiN3TxHrk/s640/IMG_4201.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="480" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cordials</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqxTBLaHqH7VqQDrwCD825e4nFesinJxO8_ukAfzGlxvkprsfaXQU1p20QgyU-AURTjsEOH1TxyK5WwLLzkAoarZV3gUdEy_0_XDnZj2XhfmuaWuAWz7i0GYrVkLYO4asKkJBKYnRVCY/s640/IMG_4204.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Full Aussie Breakfast (and Beef Miso Sandwich in the background). The scrambled eggs was rather disappointing. But my friend was very pleased with her sandwich.</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQPPto3lxuZ45m0bS8UsH6jjq7RErMRp4td-E4MJwRe4QgVXUKH9sC7ZFnbi5y1Hj1x5tMZFwUyKogeud_k85Se6oAAbio81Cj9N75M_vjj8M5Cjh3_0aC8KMhxssSxFvt0O-21yxh-g/s640/table.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outside Strawberry Cream Continental Patisserie</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvw4hIw4wWsZHXw7B61VTEMrrF9HmkopwVr84guDkTPS1ShLp2ukEjTxCXHil4AgNht0hMldYmRFdKz-l2vtxMNE4rxVgieiuiSG1o9YyrZ4GQDO5VQ9UAC5AiE3CKlTadeabaZYPq0V4/s640/dessrts.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cheesecake, sacha torte, cappuccino and piccolo latte</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most importantly, I finally had the chance to take photos of another skirt that I made (a long while ago)! More to come. Stay tuned! x</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslBAoJNF2AJ-TjvDt3UADo5ScPSnERf0OohJzTprSM1SrkiF7DF841KDzvvgpb0urxePWcAf6jBDGZx76rNray_YmaLi096x2fM1uVI7oM_Pm3slTc0nKxMj6H3PxGThVA7Sb06y8Pc4/s1600/IMG_4208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslBAoJNF2AJ-TjvDt3UADo5ScPSnERf0OohJzTprSM1SrkiF7DF841KDzvvgpb0urxePWcAf6jBDGZx76rNray_YmaLi096x2fM1uVI7oM_Pm3slTc0nKxMj6H3PxGThVA7Sb06y8Pc4/s640/IMG_4208.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing: Brown ankle boots, Valleygirl; 70s style floral skirt, DIY/handmade; brown satchel bag, Sportsgirl; mint green top</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-7142830412456949512012-09-23T01:33:00.000+10:002012-09-23T22:48:48.470+10:00Sewn: A dress called Edith<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGm0oVunAgKnqHEk3hrg2FrlLJ1Y_J3Zgv7drOqVlDsjsQIjS4g4v9Vo56FnfNI0ma_iaaN89vlfJc1xFayA6ggHvopoHkM0SXh7ewJNXQAkvtwoSXRW7gxGXiQyMJm1LdpKx6XbF1m2A/s1600/IMG_4116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGm0oVunAgKnqHEk3hrg2FrlLJ1Y_J3Zgv7drOqVlDsjsQIjS4g4v9Vo56FnfNI0ma_iaaN89vlfJc1xFayA6ggHvopoHkM0SXh7ewJNXQAkvtwoSXRW7gxGXiQyMJm1LdpKx6XbF1m2A/s640/IMG_4116.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Edith</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Edith is currently my favourite dress at the moment. Yes, I love her so much, I gave her a name. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She is a vintage-inspired 60s summer dress made using Butterick 6582, a retro reissue of the original pattern that was printed in the 60s. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAkALOLLmIdmb9R7JjF4NAIZXEis8GihCz-wVLsz3ZmOLsQeayxdE2I2EIOtxntjf00Sd_a_JlbjjiJzdHNpdZyG2VhUbA4-xFoFo4c0cULBrHvlofUAXuEKZp_sg1Uf7uABE9T3gn0g/s1600/IMG_4121-crop.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAkALOLLmIdmb9R7JjF4NAIZXEis8GihCz-wVLsz3ZmOLsQeayxdE2I2EIOtxntjf00Sd_a_JlbjjiJzdHNpdZyG2VhUbA4-xFoFo4c0cULBrHvlofUAXuEKZp_sg1Uf7uABE9T3gn0g/s640/IMG_4121-crop.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love the print on the fabric</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Pattern:</b> Butterick 6582, option C</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fabric:</b> Polycotton, Floral motifs with white and green gingham background</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Modification(s): </b>I shortened the hem by 15 cm because I am fun-sized!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Initially, I was quite apprehensive about this pattern because the bodice looked complicated to me with all the various pieces and the ruching at the shoulder. But the instructions were really helpful and the sewing process was a real breeze!<br /><br />I really love the shoulder detail and the gathering at the sides of the skirt, which makes the skirt looks poofy when I wear it even without any petticoat underneath! (That said, I do still want to get a petticoat...)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvRYzb570MCgdVK6IG_kdwcgkmVsdi6CrvKisGRbn5ZYxlHuCPpmuk9IxHdst6RboinktDr6ohnqLSqk-cwFw-ZIbUmo-_AUs5JcrnSTPv-OYMfYY5V5AMw7JV7z395jpTN1NDGAkqTA/s1600/IMG_4124-horz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvRYzb570MCgdVK6IG_kdwcgkmVsdi6CrvKisGRbn5ZYxlHuCPpmuk9IxHdst6RboinktDr6ohnqLSqk-cwFw-ZIbUmo-_AUs5JcrnSTPv-OYMfYY5V5AMw7JV7z395jpTN1NDGAkqTA/s640/IMG_4124-horz.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bodice and skirt</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjoYZMUsud29HWHF-0TbGMZb6Vww0ePcH4bMqI95oGeRfypX3pMkX4rBDE_9ZWKyfXuPOfXZopV7XuSJk2EwQUoILT71_xyMJaBAJlOq4GYGrSfUwepopkmvw2eGep5FaPOJ_8KuvAsw8/s1600/IMG_4096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjoYZMUsud29HWHF-0TbGMZb6Vww0ePcH4bMqI95oGeRfypX3pMkX4rBDE_9ZWKyfXuPOfXZopV7XuSJk2EwQUoILT71_xyMJaBAJlOq4GYGrSfUwepopkmvw2eGep5FaPOJ_8KuvAsw8/s640/IMG_4096.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Poofy skirt!</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is definitely a pattern that I will use again. I am probably going to make Version A the next time!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>More photos of the dress can be found in the previous post <a href="http://becauseshestartedknitting.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/sydney-summer-love-vintage-show-and.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xx</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-61803315367124670012012-09-17T21:24:00.002+10:002013-01-11T11:36:17.752+11:00Sydney Summer Love Vintage Show (and a dress called Edith)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNkUlO7yS0VVMzNh51G4zKzYo_Gp7lLhfWGWRUw_P2DaGTxSZlTC1FZ1RkGpwBULzzbfl43fv2A54XHOsOocZtLDzkDyGDGyToAIVDsglWL_HzHM1JHsoVckt8nfnjSRLatHMoPLE_KQ/s1600/DRESS1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNkUlO7yS0VVMzNh51G4zKzYo_Gp7lLhfWGWRUw_P2DaGTxSZlTC1FZ1RkGpwBULzzbfl43fv2A54XHOsOocZtLDzkDyGDGyToAIVDsglWL_HzHM1JHsoVckt8nfnjSRLatHMoPLE_KQ/s640/DRESS1.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Edith</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This post just cannot wait. As everyone who has been following me will know, I am not very good at keeping up to date with my posts. But this post simply cannot wait. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I was making a dress to wear to the Sydney Summer Love Vintage Show. I was almost certain that I was NOT going to finish the dress in time as the date of the show drew near. But I did it. I finished the dress 2 days before the show and I think it's most probably the loveliest thing I have ever made. So, behold, my favourite dress at this very moment - Edith. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh700MzmWDIhK_AErmhgaKdpfr8lUSuVvv1XFBvvKdU8OLXQLvWGhk5mNEQP3S7HBwFKJkEp4_GtVwmNZ0j_pY7LNZ-dtTvcoch9J-_5mG-MdVj8YWdjMypmUGk8BCKidIXhSNGnJVGOA4/s1600/IMG_4098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh700MzmWDIhK_AErmhgaKdpfr8lUSuVvv1XFBvvKdU8OLXQLvWGhk5mNEQP3S7HBwFKJkEp4_GtVwmNZ0j_pY7LNZ-dtTvcoch9J-_5mG-MdVj8YWdjMypmUGk8BCKidIXhSNGnJVGOA4/s640/IMG_4098.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing: Handmade vintage-inspired 60s dress, nude Rubi flats, white vintage purse, white ASOS sunnies</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSikwiw_2u1-_yFmj5GNvGrpwM0bFcaCTIvMoN_2G4SNLqH0pOoWoWS9LsQwXkUrjtpC2LI0ytvIiZKU2aE3qlSbM7ZijW93y4GfF3Id2DnkyJX4qY0X2U0s_FRpdQ0KIPZz-noS-Uow/s1600/IMG_4097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSikwiw_2u1-_yFmj5GNvGrpwM0bFcaCTIvMoN_2G4SNLqH0pOoWoWS9LsQwXkUrjtpC2LI0ytvIiZKU2aE3qlSbM7ZijW93y4GfF3Id2DnkyJX4qY0X2U0s_FRpdQ0KIPZz-noS-Uow/s640/IMG_4097.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGXGkYYFCKzKAc2pDC6DnfrUS9MeMg8ZQQiJ8jlE9Nfv58n1vb8UGVHBp6_Wn-tO7bu8L0UwfOA-m0DTmkOrq1u1WqGr9nCdBsXlkMrpnPSCUnbAi2pemWP0OQaysDyI-iKDq4p4uhkE/s1600/IMG_4100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGXGkYYFCKzKAc2pDC6DnfrUS9MeMg8ZQQiJ8jlE9Nfv58n1vb8UGVHBp6_Wn-tO7bu8L0UwfOA-m0DTmkOrq1u1WqGr9nCdBsXlkMrpnPSCUnbAi2pemWP0OQaysDyI-iKDq4p4uhkE/s640/IMG_4100.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0LIGUg8odZ9ppclZ1ZFwDcJKILUDHkCF4f2oGXoxgKCIm8qElzEYcLwMfQDNA_IUA6UiPotJOp09MmX8XnD1SRnf2KvNPpcbQM1oJzc5km4D7KAvUDRYTSIZCy9xG9AhlVpSSxpDU_Co/s1600/IMG_4108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0LIGUg8odZ9ppclZ1ZFwDcJKILUDHkCF4f2oGXoxgKCIm8qElzEYcLwMfQDNA_IUA6UiPotJOp09MmX8XnD1SRnf2KvNPpcbQM1oJzc5km4D7KAvUDRYTSIZCy9xG9AhlVpSSxpDU_Co/s640/IMG_4108.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh, I also made a matching bow</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't ask me why I'm calling it Edith. The name just popped into my head as I was admiring it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, the Sydney Summer Love Vintage Show was amazing and I loved every minute that I spent there. There was a sign outside which said no photographs of the stalls were allowed, so I didn't take many photos at the show. But I did take a couple at a stall with the permission of the stall vendor. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIpu8az2zLc3F99YdY14lwaC-G54FSM9GyduNbP7aBNiXaf8TF-dLkdIEmRY476_a8zZ38RvlmRprpSZzTNKzxO9H9qu7jIHlYJ-rlEVVewX-mSQVZ13xC1dfNA9hKCrXvkNkui0S7tU/s1600/IMG_4081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIpu8az2zLc3F99YdY14lwaC-G54FSM9GyduNbP7aBNiXaf8TF-dLkdIEmRY476_a8zZ38RvlmRprpSZzTNKzxO9H9qu7jIHlYJ-rlEVVewX-mSQVZ13xC1dfNA9hKCrXvkNkui0S7tU/s640/IMG_4081.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mustang Sallie</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXA2WFbgKD4hcZhhG7FYols5SW5upHEe4MPRiEkqgjdua2U4b_XX5dNcciQPD0PkcfcW4hwuoFXNgKd-QalbgfegMQHEiOd8yFy23JCBAGsfTGTwoFG53xEMLXO7c8spehwaTaMnqn4c/s1600/IMG_4082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXA2WFbgKD4hcZhhG7FYols5SW5upHEe4MPRiEkqgjdua2U4b_XX5dNcciQPD0PkcfcW4hwuoFXNgKd-QalbgfegMQHEiOd8yFy23JCBAGsfTGTwoFG53xEMLXO7c8spehwaTaMnqn4c/s640/IMG_4082.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZVV5EeipOJ-41m_sxfw85Cq0ZWkhm0fRJwg_B4L1wN67aCNIEKJ8mg4h_kmM_eiTG0koVx9bBUpvpjG2kvylza8rm1hxb8UIj7QbZ64OV0W6RdYNu4F5yr4Fp-5np4yd09xY9H6cfpkc/s1600/IMG_4083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZVV5EeipOJ-41m_sxfw85Cq0ZWkhm0fRJwg_B4L1wN67aCNIEKJ8mg4h_kmM_eiTG0koVx9bBUpvpjG2kvylza8rm1hxb8UIj7QbZ64OV0W6RdYNu4F5yr4Fp-5np4yd09xY9H6cfpkc/s640/IMG_4083.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
And here are the things I got at the show: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQz0sqOnbGm-B-G8SMkbx4TXuJEask0BsTIGzOM-RUqdCsBg4zx4SUeSmTpqFkXLHQLGQEeWTQuf7P-F8Gx9cRvujd883XhtpcA_3cZJWFsNqFfqbdAe-eY5deOGOecUwBx2I4-GupNNo/s1600/IMG_4101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQz0sqOnbGm-B-G8SMkbx4TXuJEask0BsTIGzOM-RUqdCsBg4zx4SUeSmTpqFkXLHQLGQEeWTQuf7P-F8Gx9cRvujd883XhtpcA_3cZJWFsNqFfqbdAe-eY5deOGOecUwBx2I4-GupNNo/s640/IMG_4101.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vintage red luggage bag, $30</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_nYjtpSRSjaRydVoa-SQyniDmalaSft7fzCAiXM06Q5NsUWQQh6mXYP8oUC8M5BNJjR62WKcPN1IaBA8xiQ5xtZmjd64nX4Pfbf8AO8pZoMNa7pzT82ZyvaBek0UVmu19wTwOaDLJQa8/s1600/IMG_4142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_nYjtpSRSjaRydVoa-SQyniDmalaSft7fzCAiXM06Q5NsUWQQh6mXYP8oUC8M5BNJjR62WKcPN1IaBA8xiQ5xtZmjd64nX4Pfbf8AO8pZoMNa7pzT82ZyvaBek0UVmu19wTwOaDLJQa8/s640/IMG_4142.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vintage Australian Home Journal (1951), $18</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_AkHiibdPk-9V_lIQ2d47sZseY7BeV8drhZToM63WdVINZs4VmHv3oFp9g1KSu7XWHPLixxIGdQ_gz73vnb9vOIMdX5tjDhhEEcmuET3Y76nDqcztREETEg8pY635OQDpczjmqIp5TI/s1600/IMG_4139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_AkHiibdPk-9V_lIQ2d47sZseY7BeV8drhZToM63WdVINZs4VmHv3oFp9g1KSu7XWHPLixxIGdQ_gz73vnb9vOIMdX5tjDhhEEcmuET3Y76nDqcztREETEg8pY635OQDpczjmqIp5TI/s640/IMG_4139.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vintage handmade crochet gloves, $12. My life is now complete.</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLu-BA6FNrVcsE0_8Hwpc5zyKrWI7ut-ewAcahCHNK67zRamcIDUQD_jX1E8bXor1QOj0NtPwfNnkq1wdZXQ1OMbVl_w4XukIeyqnQfDO87BLT_u6KNaz0veCSFC7gN2sbl3HeiOCSfio/s1600/IMG_4115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLu-BA6FNrVcsE0_8Hwpc5zyKrWI7ut-ewAcahCHNK67zRamcIDUQD_jX1E8bXor1QOj0NtPwfNnkq1wdZXQ1OMbVl_w4XukIeyqnQfDO87BLT_u6KNaz0veCSFC7gN2sbl3HeiOCSfio/s640/IMG_4115.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vintage dress, $10. What a steal! </span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhypRgdQmRMtVnwwSsk9cmCndBvcv6RUHtrwcGToW-VKZ6Tf9rsVvlk0DIl2p3QtvFHGZA7rrkUjqSuJ4uz07F5vMjXPC6IWSLnw1pPtpZNCtYZh89UfP6ExEFOa9h0MF0acqZpwwnrCkA/s1600/IMG_4136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhypRgdQmRMtVnwwSsk9cmCndBvcv6RUHtrwcGToW-VKZ6Tf9rsVvlk0DIl2p3QtvFHGZA7rrkUjqSuJ4uz07F5vMjXPC6IWSLnw1pPtpZNCtYZh89UfP6ExEFOa9h0MF0acqZpwwnrCkA/s640/IMG_4136.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vintage sunglasses, 2 for $25. My friend bought one too.</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The details of this sewing project will be discussed in another post. Stay tuned! x</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-34435489085485668442012-09-15T16:54:00.001+10:002012-09-15T17:13:05.371+10:00Dusty covers and yellow pages<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6OIpy93d0tSzjFcqnlLwsFaS5qfIYjTmczTCf1oNSObu9O52MhhBQYYIeQT9CvDYbPgMBMkgdOkQEsrg14F4azoo2v3Y-a6z80l0VzbqtcRgVia8CkPNo_Ul54iaN6aleeDQoKHUdIo/s640/IMG_4036.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gould's Book Arcade, Newtown, Sydney</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCumi2n2Eg0L7OnedwDc2IZino-h4QVN790c_9NOFoWc61Wr2GHGoqzhWdz2ihAyA1RX9j9HaW1PDXNTx5Tz0wHX1xC7bb3OYV5JWp8X9jaxgIq-dfK2X2EjrZoYSfWeki82L3VVLVpUE/s1600/IMG_4037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCumi2n2Eg0L7OnedwDc2IZino-h4QVN790c_9NOFoWc61Wr2GHGoqzhWdz2ihAyA1RX9j9HaW1PDXNTx5Tz0wHX1xC7bb3OYV5JWp8X9jaxgIq-dfK2X2EjrZoYSfWeki82L3VVLVpUE/s640/IMG_4037.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHh4hO3uND5JF6guiPY8DoTZ7Tqz3P-MV4jZNN2c5dsVORhgVLYrXiRJEl1chzZosWc0_UWMp5NzWU3lfXWlsTkI5AEx1m6n3lRYJDLkDZeIrpGdy0Qz0HXu8a6F-v2iLMWVUHSoM-5_o/s1600/books.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHh4hO3uND5JF6guiPY8DoTZ7Tqz3P-MV4jZNN2c5dsVORhgVLYrXiRJEl1chzZosWc0_UWMp5NzWU3lfXWlsTkI5AEx1m6n3lRYJDLkDZeIrpGdy0Qz0HXu8a6F-v2iLMWVUHSoM-5_o/s640/books.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is something very alluring about old books. I love their crumbling, dusty covers and crisp, yellow pages. I love their musty smell and how they all seem to whisper, "come to me, come to me and listen to what I have to say." Above all, I love the joy of discovering something unexpected amidst the organised mess. </span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6CFGLnuka6zPcGapmrB_Bfq19GemNmbBHGEW5przbdcmgQBo5tDmSlIRe_g1Xa576GMGoS2eMtmEi188VmL5VHU6193MXaLKXMI6rjXW5lHwbdr694Jzdon_t9anh0fcaNk1VxrzAwI/s1600/IMG_4042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6CFGLnuka6zPcGapmrB_Bfq19GemNmbBHGEW5przbdcmgQBo5tDmSlIRe_g1Xa576GMGoS2eMtmEi188VmL5VHU6193MXaLKXMI6rjXW5lHwbdr694Jzdon_t9anh0fcaNk1VxrzAwI/s640/IMG_4042.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could spend a whole afternoon lost in this sea of books. But alas, my friends and I went to into this book store only after our dinner and we couldn't stay for too long because it was already late.</span><div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIX2b5Thk_rX93rDZ9ZD2J9Ksut3niohPxSaAGasdbdQhsNAQnvO_b_790_lPjuHI6d-AZXPfrBCeKdyHOmDbtntlrvq9uMKjH1xb7DTdYlpRKs927VzPcY1y1o1mK0eeYskTBDsEOito/s640/IMG_4077.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The finds</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIX2b5Thk_rX93rDZ9ZD2J9Ksut3niohPxSaAGasdbdQhsNAQnvO_b_790_lPjuHI6d-AZXPfrBCeKdyHOmDbtntlrvq9uMKjH1xb7DTdYlpRKs927VzPcY1y1o1mK0eeYskTBDsEOito/s1600/IMG_4077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a></div>
<div>
xx</div>
</div>
gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-21480267239933113182012-09-07T11:44:00.000+10:002012-09-07T11:50:09.934+10:00DIY: Flower Crown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVTa4SKNoSuIcbMeVIV7iOhQE0KTPD63B8LhARA6DFA8Y3JhV4zfb5FFXgaswh6TDILgRyexvLmkhXbVevn2w0Bi0LzDxl8KuqIJ27N9QG6Bew9YLOcXinCSdyfs5tgetwrrJ5o0s7zzQ/s1600/IMG_3754.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVTa4SKNoSuIcbMeVIV7iOhQE0KTPD63B8LhARA6DFA8Y3JhV4zfb5FFXgaswh6TDILgRyexvLmkhXbVevn2w0Bi0LzDxl8KuqIJ27N9QG6Bew9YLOcXinCSdyfs5tgetwrrJ5o0s7zzQ/s640/IMG_3754.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Flower Crown</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyU6hK4-t2iIMHX64P0O3m1RuKkyTyILxKbBjbmNeCi2N0TjROTpCT7lxw4hftcZs6MUub1TpJH1NLaKD417t2AqOw7XrozHM_s3ADexGUcgongfqnbc6uzLkK2HpzheNFxIq7U2HHpg/s1600/IMG_3752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyU6hK4-t2iIMHX64P0O3m1RuKkyTyILxKbBjbmNeCi2N0TjROTpCT7lxw4hftcZs6MUub1TpJH1NLaKD417t2AqOw7XrozHM_s3ADexGUcgongfqnbc6uzLkK2HpzheNFxIq7U2HHpg/s640/IMG_3752.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Back view</b></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mLOjv3Au0TfQi8gwGghTrwxhq4l9DeQ6lU6L_mqcGrRjJTX28IEk3WdJ62MLsu6Uca_9_nkTtA_IfZD7y3LFzffW-PYsXlSlhHWS2KWUKmIA70Yx82yCq9Thux2ZDn-mL_E-PxOv1Eg/s1600/IMG_3835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mLOjv3Au0TfQi8gwGghTrwxhq4l9DeQ6lU6L_mqcGrRjJTX28IEk3WdJ62MLsu6Uca_9_nkTtA_IfZD7y3LFzffW-PYsXlSlhHWS2KWUKmIA70Yx82yCq9Thux2ZDn-mL_E-PxOv1Eg/s640/IMG_3835.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAp-OQGWUyKy2pYDQ9bHWowOqJYv0F4tyGzqofdhPYKmF2RJkF7PvVZcVpHcWI_ss20L9CvO7Vjbj4-_D1KhwWyyKTOqTSJiAOQ4uN2I-JzrGBc4ClPGAsM91ioOWha0F_DC9Yp73YKs/s1600/IMG_3834.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAp-OQGWUyKy2pYDQ9bHWowOqJYv0F4tyGzqofdhPYKmF2RJkF7PvVZcVpHcWI_ss20L9CvO7Vjbj4-_D1KhwWyyKTOqTSJiAOQ4uN2I-JzrGBc4ClPGAsM91ioOWha0F_DC9Yp73YKs/s640/IMG_3834.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
This is another <a href="http://rookiemag.com/2011/10/crown-of-love/" target="_blank">Rookie-inspired</a> DIY project that has been on my to-do list for FAR TOO LONG. And now, it's done. And now, I'm happy. And now, I am itching to make more.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ7XRHRQoll8tLjMjMgE3cWI6Nb7FI7YSCSj4vxxpaYOl5Y7OoXq5PegdZtb0qQTPxl8utgV2nCW3Y1EheKCtIn6UCsRE8VgD56T9wO7hwfZB970mgB7KCXkcyB6o1jvPPHRvWSl9xwbw/s640/IMG_3749.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crochet roses</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made this flower crown using crochet roses that I made in various sizes, felt, a plain headband, and ... lots of glue. Perhaps next time I will make one using really big, plastic flowers. Now let me put on this flower crown and a white tutu, and then leave for an imaginary afternoon tea in my imaginary secret garden. x</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>P.S.: The photos were taken before I dyed my hair pink. My hair tips are still pink!<br />P.P.S.: Someone asked me about how I achieved the original black and blond ombre look in a comment on my <a href="http://becauseshestartedknitting.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/diy-ombre-hair-like-ray-of-sunshine.html" target="_blank">original ombre hair post</a>. I can't help you at all because a friend did it for me! I simply provided the dye and the hair. :P</i></span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-24880186798773201552012-09-05T20:49:00.002+10:002012-09-05T22:13:45.486+10:00Pretty Flamingo<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYr6BfGoXgxzPwCOwmP2XXMa3931qCChYlCs3dzhmwzNO7s_RmqH6kSWDZo9joDCYeCuomSZKmES1aw5ewHdNg9zFZwEjPUIoL1bEN53BEgJl28T3kCbVK61ZgWfY-qpM_uiOT4k8H6p8/s640/330127_10152050255680012_1124109287_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="480" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing: Handmade Floral Bib necklace (seen <a href="http://becauseshestartedknitting.blogspot.com/2011/10/diy-floral-bib-necklace.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and new shoes from Rubi</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is the official photo of me with pink hair. That's right. It's pink. Read my lips, PINK. Spring has arrived in Sydney. The flowers have bloomed, and so has my hair. Ugh, I love this look so much more than the previous ombre look. I endeavour to maintain this look for as long as possible. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyyT5vpgrLb6U062NCbdRjkI9MTBz0O1Y3zYBplqW5oi5p6LDXU3HXlS5V58rRE0kMY1KiV8YIc90g_Vqy94-CDcakj-6CYTkaq1tx1jROu9ytDvHOVJ64pTR7OfUDHG80aqWpr6jwxI/s640/IMG_3905.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LOVE IT SO MUCH</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, I need to <i>maintain </i>this look because the pink dye I used is a semi-permanent dye. But it's really quick and easy to apply, so I don't think that this is going to be an issue. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Z5myx_GWLqALPE_4z6ga-kGttR3Na_AhUwFph8QJ2MBui02T8ByEzBM8MeNyHit25o7Yq1b8uBM9NEBqOoyiObMJQRExe1k-9JbpUk3VtZl7360HaAG057OmHoRVUDlg6Pfzm0bbiyo/s1600/IMG_3898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Z5myx_GWLqALPE_4z6ga-kGttR3Na_AhUwFph8QJ2MBui02T8ByEzBM8MeNyHit25o7Yq1b8uBM9NEBqOoyiObMJQRExe1k-9JbpUk3VtZl7360HaAG057OmHoRVUDlg6Pfzm0bbiyo/s640/IMG_3898.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Name of the dye: Pretty Flamingo</b></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xx</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-87144414702030490142012-09-01T13:40:00.003+10:002012-09-02T20:51:51.529+10:00I'm making a dress to wear to a vintage show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OvSq9d99dBCvUBHh7_lPw31TLfNRvT_4Z723j7YQsuYEwZ5yFQmE74U2dk_B-cunT8z_wQWzYZLOmBJ_MMe9tT1U048u6lsd9kIj2Ayhx-9hhrlWrZff2txHNB9Dsh2JGZoWjmH3wJE/s1600/IMG_3897.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OvSq9d99dBCvUBHh7_lPw31TLfNRvT_4Z723j7YQsuYEwZ5yFQmE74U2dk_B-cunT8z_wQWzYZLOmBJ_MMe9tT1U048u6lsd9kIj2Ayhx-9hhrlWrZff2txHNB9Dsh2JGZoWjmH3wJE/s640/IMG_3897.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a vintage show coming to Sydney, called the Love Vintage show. It was here in Sydney back in March but I missed it because I simply could not find the time amidst the hectic uni workload. This time, I will not miss it for the world.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
And, I'm making a dress to wear to the show. This is the pattern and the fabric that I am using. Ahhhh!! Summer!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
I've sewn up a muslin for the bodice and it seems that I have to alter the rather poofy back a little. But that should not be a huge issue since the zipper is at the back of the bodice. I can always take more in as I insert the zipper.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
Wish me luck! x</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>
P.S.: Oh, and a reader commented on one of the previous posts and asked me about the camera I use and what I do with my photos. I am using a Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS which I have been using for 4 years. My recent photos have been edited using the Photoscape, a program that can be downloaded for FREEEE!! I highly recommend it to everyone!!</i></span></span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-33542435864862025842012-08-31T01:07:00.000+10:002012-08-31T01:07:01.339+10:00Contents of a Coat Pocket<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRH1c_KqWAOcwCfSsOyyI2w2xBGeAdFA4ghRzCBxQGmUyag1BCyu5BfeJUQFC8yEMc1wUNE0HjDVMBAdgPT-Kmvq-gYx9x41xetPW2gp4Idn4IOMq8KIZS3sqBo2nwdIFcqouqLC0P8c/s1600/IMG_3636.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRH1c_KqWAOcwCfSsOyyI2w2xBGeAdFA4ghRzCBxQGmUyag1BCyu5BfeJUQFC8yEMc1wUNE0HjDVMBAdgPT-Kmvq-gYx9x41xetPW2gp4Idn4IOMq8KIZS3sqBo2nwdIFcqouqLC0P8c/s640/IMG_3636.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clockwise from top left-hand corner: Candy wrappers, contact number for ukulele class, book, hair twister for tying hair up in a bun, sunnies</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have always wanted to do a post on "What's in my bag?" But I think I am too embarrassed to show the world what <i>really </i>is in my bag. On the other hand, doing a post on the things in my coat pockets doesn't seem too terrifying. So here it is. Here are the things that were in my pocket when I wore my coat to uni last week. It does seem that I stuff an awful lot of things in my coat pockets, doesn't it? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZ6lnZd4wmrl_vqAggw41y0XZ_YS_WtBhtTYBFVpZF0tflZZxjBU9wgrD38bGJp1AzBjGZ_kc_QB6cDht1kzAsluXJ-MrjpV7XRP8R3pILvirwexB2J4Lo9_1gxU1_HWVdDfNzOYj1ns/s1600/IMG_3075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZ6lnZd4wmrl_vqAggw41y0XZ_YS_WtBhtTYBFVpZF0tflZZxjBU9wgrD38bGJp1AzBjGZ_kc_QB6cDht1kzAsluXJ-MrjpV7XRP8R3pILvirwexB2J4Lo9_1gxU1_HWVdDfNzOYj1ns/s640/IMG_3075.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The coat.. and a hat that matches. Yes, I have a coat that matches a hat. Life does not get better than this.</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I like reading whenever I am waiting for the bus or the train. I especially love having a book with me when the CityRail train gets stuck in the middle of nowhere. It may be hard to believe, but I really did stuff this book into my coat pocket. I carry a backpack to uni and I am too lazy to bring my bag to my front just so I can take my book out. And I like my hands free.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 'Stories of Suspense' is a collection of several short stories of... well, suspense. It is one of the many things that I found during my thrifting trips in Albury. I can't find any other ways of saying this, but honestly, every story was a page-turner. It was precisely the reason why I could not put it down and why I simply had to stuff it in my coat jacket. My favourite short story from this book is 'Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket' by Jack Finney. (Oh hey, is that my inspiration for the title of this post? How unoriginal.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhat4x3dV2WI5V-QH9Z204zd7z62cgS5UimoBWP7Os6BmNypCsaLWa485j6lEuM3ylBo-iEh5HwqJpsmhN5sge19sK9zJYiAlyM8GOvFcCPPQ5kN2Z6njvkNdxGDNJ70vajfIZ_kMO7Ixg/s1600/picanom-picture-1000_2012-06-28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhat4x3dV2WI5V-QH9Z204zd7z62cgS5UimoBWP7Os6BmNypCsaLWa485j6lEuM3ylBo-iEh5HwqJpsmhN5sge19sK9zJYiAlyM8GOvFcCPPQ5kN2Z6njvkNdxGDNJ70vajfIZ_kMO7Ixg/s640/picanom-picture-1000_2012-06-28.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taken in July when I wore the hat and coat together. Notice the absence of lightened hair.</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, I think everyone should read 'Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket'. I think you may be able to find it online. Go forth. Search. Make use of the Internet. Then come back and let me know what you think of the story. Hmmm... I should check out books by Jack Finney... </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />xx</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-56647225855391578902012-08-28T21:29:00.000+10:002012-08-28T21:37:05.252+10:00DIY: Bejewelled clutch<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAqddPw21SDXVumQJTpbG2kKJNhdJE_aFGalg3ScNElqjhXRQLOXqCOZ_j3W4La6Onpd73fK3OY5fftnuUXBr3KnT6H5LrOrK-YQFkNX9xG711-RWz2tfrYoyiSt0udWXTwIYMqCsmio/s1600/IMG_3066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAqddPw21SDXVumQJTpbG2kKJNhdJE_aFGalg3ScNElqjhXRQLOXqCOZ_j3W4La6Onpd73fK3OY5fftnuUXBr3KnT6H5LrOrK-YQFkNX9xG711-RWz2tfrYoyiSt0udWXTwIYMqCsmio/s640/IMG_3066.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bejewelled Clutch</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60tu9vJUQYOLihqwGE_U5L57DkFQVQkCVtX2PvXHuTTMNDx57kzhLDgiFv2IqPWt7zDO1bThvXtZxGxcAUhfYY1XR061LrqjtubVqlxYAZYuSXXbh3RDUrgtOAo6fpXY1GFceTTl_D8c/s640/IMG_3069.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No secrets inside</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is the perfect type of DIY-with-your-TV project. I promise that you will not even notice the hours fly by. Just make sure that you don't get too close to the project because the smell of the superglue might get to you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<b>Materials:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 x sunglasses case</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 x cosmetic bottle cap</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gold nail polish (or another colour of your choice)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lots of tiny rhinestones</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Superglue</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9M9WJpb_z-1L7R84ptXYi5_yxx_wGjcpLb5MEDPlQQOGynuKP4Dr1hn6IeUEnVUdIipVZn_5MFBmbGQTgrjG4-oOzoPNG-Z9NG76Rx3GCCBjgYPT1fFTk49QUeuKChrAM92KQGRyUBQ/s1600/IMG_3067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9M9WJpb_z-1L7R84ptXYi5_yxx_wGjcpLb5MEDPlQQOGynuKP4Dr1hn6IeUEnVUdIipVZn_5MFBmbGQTgrjG4-oOzoPNG-Z9NG76Rx3GCCBjgYPT1fFTk49QUeuKChrAM92KQGRyUBQ/s640/IMG_3067.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cap</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got the tiny rhinestones from eBay and if I remember correctly, they cost me less than $10 in total. And the sunglasses case was $2 from a dollar shop. The cap was literally free because it came from a beauty product sample.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<b>Steps:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Glue the rhinestones all over.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Paint the cap with gold nail polish.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc12DptmQt_RCHkkPRlbfFEK4VK406VlWIkyYGQ9XYXG021v4DhqVtjpYr5cAkh0WKfg-BGsZpuElCLuEyDe4SrEkE6hZ-uqlgnPURwG8fMR8msc5GaHyD9XMcXwER8g5eeveEqefN0TU/s1600/IMG_3065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Glue the cap on the top of the clutch.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Put on red lipstick and your favourite pair of heels. Go out and party. Take this clutch with you.
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc12DptmQt_RCHkkPRlbfFEK4VK406VlWIkyYGQ9XYXG021v4DhqVtjpYr5cAkh0WKfg-BGsZpuElCLuEyDe4SrEkE6hZ-uqlgnPURwG8fMR8msc5GaHyD9XMcXwER8g5eeveEqefN0TU/s1600/IMG_3065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc12DptmQt_RCHkkPRlbfFEK4VK406VlWIkyYGQ9XYXG021v4DhqVtjpYr5cAkh0WKfg-BGsZpuElCLuEyDe4SrEkE6hZ-uqlgnPURwG8fMR8msc5GaHyD9XMcXwER8g5eeveEqefN0TU/s640/IMG_3065.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEjV2i_z3fuOgejqJosnohli9OcNTXt5V96KYXUZtm7uWmN_otWB3i6djN0P9YycbcgRPia9PyZZ8sIIzReE0zQIie8C1Af9XTtPFQA_hDQokTmADBMrVdiKV0E9boGwO1oq8KqeFbblc/s1600/IMG_3064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEjV2i_z3fuOgejqJosnohli9OcNTXt5V96KYXUZtm7uWmN_otWB3i6djN0P9YycbcgRPia9PyZZ8sIIzReE0zQIie8C1Af9XTtPFQA_hDQokTmADBMrVdiKV0E9boGwO1oq8KqeFbblc/s640/IMG_3064.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now all I need is an occasion to use take this clutch out. xx
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEjV2i_z3fuOgejqJosnohli9OcNTXt5V96KYXUZtm7uWmN_otWB3i6djN0P9YycbcgRPia9PyZZ8sIIzReE0zQIie8C1Af9XTtPFQA_hDQokTmADBMrVdiKV0E9boGwO1oq8KqeFbblc/s1600/IMG_3064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a></div>
<br />gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-82471904648124321992012-08-24T20:36:00.000+10:002012-08-24T20:37:31.669+10:00Gone thriftin'<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yjqUXJH0vdLAMI7PdYTnw-aTuuVNNB0nTYRDyVNY0a9JZHYY8uH6GxMeSmNfdacTXx6TRztqMIfnTC1djEGCh-QDPfXon3Wicgy_yZW79lEvwkDfejXFoq44BS8x1vrDvWhOsUdzDrQ/s1600/IMG_3734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yjqUXJH0vdLAMI7PdYTnw-aTuuVNNB0nTYRDyVNY0a9JZHYY8uH6GxMeSmNfdacTXx6TRztqMIfnTC1djEGCh-QDPfXon3Wicgy_yZW79lEvwkDfejXFoq44BS8x1vrDvWhOsUdzDrQ/s640/IMG_3734.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The op-shop</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I went to Padstow today to buy a pair of Rock and Roll dance shoes and chanced upon the most lovely op-shop ever. There was something endearing about the dimly-lit shop and the organised mess. It's the kind of shop that whispers, "come, discover treasures." And so, once I got in, I put my stuff down, reached my hands in and dug. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I went a little overboard with the jumpers. But I have no regrets. Besides, they were on sale for half the price! Behold, the most lovely jumper in the world.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDK59koQzJIwlFFPW65eVMjA6cqiR4oYpPGV2el0D48F1MdbV5Wtd3ssr3axyqT1QLm0O7szoDMSCMNIj0bhO_xEfZA7Gv6QTm-W2WWL09EXS5Yp_v-42vTiCY8mcTLGL2h5OzMY3NS0/s1600/IMG_3735-horz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDK59koQzJIwlFFPW65eVMjA6cqiR4oYpPGV2el0D48F1MdbV5Wtd3ssr3axyqT1QLm0O7szoDMSCMNIj0bhO_xEfZA7Gv6QTm-W2WWL09EXS5Yp_v-42vTiCY8mcTLGL2h5OzMY3NS0/s640/IMG_3735-horz.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Front and back of landscape jumper</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And here are two other jumpers and a couple of other things I bought from the shop. </span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUdz6m3NHuEF5EghiDB1AejdpOqfrIr4vXprcwXqxrqrRXsYR9yiI8jW9RZRUevk0adKLHjRWwtyzCWnNCAAaNi3sL_F6pubIob7a6SVCwpfJtDTet3V8eiCv9sow5aaoSjGLncMTQoM/s1600/IMG_3738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUdz6m3NHuEF5EghiDB1AejdpOqfrIr4vXprcwXqxrqrRXsYR9yiI8jW9RZRUevk0adKLHjRWwtyzCWnNCAAaNi3sL_F6pubIob7a6SVCwpfJtDTet3V8eiCv9sow5aaoSjGLncMTQoM/s640/IMG_3738.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Neon orange jumper without a tag and probably handmade</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2hY759PDgdjXY5idNrDfTtwR9ZXZNwRmow_M7mXojFsRylK4zZzaz1jQN69AthdUxNQ_Gr57FxMNEMMNLjSNpvGmk19Kni3uNVmwPCazffYbwWfROs-0_cFpBtEymh6zSkQgVuBHuqE/s1600/IMG_3739.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2hY759PDgdjXY5idNrDfTtwR9ZXZNwRmow_M7mXojFsRylK4zZzaz1jQN69AthdUxNQ_Gr57FxMNEMMNLjSNpvGmk19Kni3uNVmwPCazffYbwWfROs-0_cFpBtEymh6zSkQgVuBHuqE/s640/IMG_3739.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tiffany blue jumper with amazing cable design</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjitfesA8bMK8sIxJHF4_VHoYHPfDLavSZxhub8FWey6yPs0AbvV0geA8iyXoVv-xTv_8wZPTRyTvID8NziDYfImP5CySAKRX3nLLd2P2Ejo4lRL4CdBKgRRAuLlcvH8bNITAFksyIswUU/s1600/IMG_3744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjitfesA8bMK8sIxJHF4_VHoYHPfDLavSZxhub8FWey6yPs0AbvV0geA8iyXoVv-xTv_8wZPTRyTvID8NziDYfImP5CySAKRX3nLLd2P2Ejo4lRL4CdBKgRRAuLlcvH8bNITAFksyIswUU/s640/IMG_3744.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pin</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS45T1cekMkprhZMuW21WyxZwtT1MZuYzZxGcRvg_H6IXyw93i39zC-uk3pjfIhvk2i99jx02WoqN-rl9b_eIjddGNfXXryNkkM1iA23SvTiGHBkcHDUWlDpU5yO4exuM5YcS6qnkFEcU/s1600/bag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS45T1cekMkprhZMuW21WyxZwtT1MZuYzZxGcRvg_H6IXyw93i39zC-uk3pjfIhvk2i99jx02WoqN-rl9b_eIjddGNfXXryNkkM1iA23SvTiGHBkcHDUWlDpU5yO4exuM5YcS6qnkFEcU/s640/bag.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">White shoulder bag</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last but not least, this was the look of the day. I am honestly starting to fall in love with my red lipstick. It might have something to do with how it looks with my hair...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcevFEAzNAlW93jVnUUPB0BQGFw8S-M7xJMQ90H07KfAAYI3EXd6RyXOxRXMM7DNiKdnPVu0qo6f5WbGMkFpeyASBfpgUfEx_0AV_MYprI5bjKaBMkf_TmvsPUevtllNr7MABGezCKM6I/s1600/IMG_3726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcevFEAzNAlW93jVnUUPB0BQGFw8S-M7xJMQ90H07KfAAYI3EXd6RyXOxRXMM7DNiKdnPVu0qo6f5WbGMkFpeyASBfpgUfEx_0AV_MYprI5bjKaBMkf_TmvsPUevtllNr7MABGezCKM6I/s640/IMG_3726.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyJnifdhGV-TGQ5jkhLEoDKt91-cL3gXe174Yrd29POMa_kwSipJ_T9-y32uyalgAKBIv817A5a-N_DVCC9Ilf6AkdWcYZMUsPVez9g1HFm7kHGtEflV7V6qpc0QjOtTQSDxaF-Wf_6A/s1600/head.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyJnifdhGV-TGQ5jkhLEoDKt91-cL3gXe174Yrd29POMa_kwSipJ_T9-y32uyalgAKBIv817A5a-N_DVCC9Ilf6AkdWcYZMUsPVez9g1HFm7kHGtEflV7V6qpc0QjOtTQSDxaF-Wf_6A/s640/head.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ciao! x</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-47962456876727716862012-08-23T23:42:00.002+10:002012-08-23T23:42:45.091+10:00Candy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQtlbB744ba1Fg56Xxdgr9hAFnfgiW_nftyJ07_oOFHwTYefkgjwGZQnxmANe00gzeQpUxSa2IXBDIwZ7mu2M4dbwSVIvzo3tKwc1ETfMPJ1U_ZkwXt8k7pWPSnR5uuz-YqcFrL9Ykgc/s1600/IMG_3492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQtlbB744ba1Fg56Xxdgr9hAFnfgiW_nftyJ07_oOFHwTYefkgjwGZQnxmANe00gzeQpUxSa2IXBDIwZ7mu2M4dbwSVIvzo3tKwc1ETfMPJ1U_ZkwXt8k7pWPSnR5uuz-YqcFrL9Ykgc/s640/IMG_3492.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllC6ihTV_yifvVowK3W8xS-_efZreIqOqsznclrXOSNoSi9CwM0gjvAPzUHIgDYqj8rCBjvjrs5f-xFjbiUQk8RKMPhFhF0IMaupTaBtE-D2IvjHqnc5mKeT6iARBEKrAKwiN3Pazul4/s1600/IMG_3497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllC6ihTV_yifvVowK3W8xS-_efZreIqOqsznclrXOSNoSi9CwM0gjvAPzUHIgDYqj8rCBjvjrs5f-xFjbiUQk8RKMPhFhF0IMaupTaBtE-D2IvjHqnc5mKeT6iARBEKrAKwiN3Pazul4/s640/IMG_3497.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">// Pom Pom Cardigan, <a href="http://becauseshestartedknitting.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/diy-pom-pom-cardigan.html" target="_blank">DIY </a>/ Arm party (see below for details) / Flashback Fuchsia nail polish, Ulta //</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have found that the way to feel good about my ombre hair is to dress in the right colours. I think green is one of them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, let me use this opportunity to show some bracelets that I have made many months ago but haven't got around to blogging. Ok, I will write a post on the full range of bracelets I've made... soooooon. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0nosi2MiyWc_zkGK6Q9ZPApCnrzvb7AuEN3XpNYKUfFLiBVyHkS-59eMP6NpV_0FzbRugoyc1nBS5SeuT67UzqvLoqJGj6WW5DMo4S9ndHqtj6TsS-y-SS4XPm7h9CIpPZgBPzV3YL60/s1600/IMG_3502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0nosi2MiyWc_zkGK6Q9ZPApCnrzvb7AuEN3XpNYKUfFLiBVyHkS-59eMP6NpV_0FzbRugoyc1nBS5SeuT67UzqvLoqJGj6WW5DMo4S9ndHqtj6TsS-y-SS4XPm7h9CIpPZgBPzV3YL60/s640/IMG_3502.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From left to right: Kid's watch from Kmart, bracelet from Rubi, DIY woven bracelet, DIY friendship bracelet</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsbHrBGjYzyYqs0qLPDNR6manBGY6-gwnwZVZ7SO2rweiBxpLyF-5i0GHq6gVA-uScSW4VVUjkX5fZMEGjdCltQNeC7Oj4yCKs5WPc6qCrRoP-mUkL1uUZWhm9_tjaA7KIq4opAyEGWo/s1600/IMG_3504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsbHrBGjYzyYqs0qLPDNR6manBGY6-gwnwZVZ7SO2rweiBxpLyF-5i0GHq6gVA-uScSW4VVUjkX5fZMEGjdCltQNeC7Oj4yCKs5WPc6qCrRoP-mUkL1uUZWhm9_tjaA7KIq4opAyEGWo/s640/IMG_3504.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From left to right: DIY friendship bracelet, DIY bracelet made from wooden beads painted with neon yellow and white nail polish, thrifted bracelet that reads, 'GOODNESS'</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Later. x</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-27172979475739024782012-08-15T00:35:00.001+10:002012-08-15T00:44:50.630+10:00DIY: Ombre Hair (Like a ray of sunshine)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIu6sAodpImbGJpwB7xJeQK6NyokWPpldz4ImSJsDnMyM8N2xwR9bI66ls7GE7VoPswRmKXZgZxo5nBdnJOsmSTLSnBkYRW2PPEQ0993jjvFUWYACatjfnKNcatC3UuTFcQ9FIrkNlB38/s1600/IMG_3407.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIu6sAodpImbGJpwB7xJeQK6NyokWPpldz4ImSJsDnMyM8N2xwR9bI66ls7GE7VoPswRmKXZgZxo5nBdnJOsmSTLSnBkYRW2PPEQ0993jjvFUWYACatjfnKNcatC3UuTFcQ9FIrkNlB38/s640/IMG_3407.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">// Green woollen jumper, thrifted (and rather itchy) / Black dress with tiny polka dots, Valleygirl, $15 //</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have mixed feelings about my DIY ombre hair. I am not sure if I actually like it or not. To make matters worse, I have received quite a bit of negative comments from my friends. Honestly, I do not care about what they think. Well, I did, initially. But then I decided that it didn't matter because this is what I have been wanting to do and now that I have done it, I am glad that I did. Have I just made this sound awfully complicated?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok, to put it simply, there are times when I love my new ombre hair and there are times when I am unhappy about it. Mostly, I am unhappy when I see another Asian with the same hair on the streets. I wanted ombre hair because I wanted a different/unique look. But I guess that's silly of me because ombre hair is all the rage at the moment. I should have known better. So, rather than creating a signature look, my ombre hair has, to some extent, reinforced my status of a quintessential Asian in Sydney. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Yrzrx-2bLGgn1Cy8w4oQG0W7kWohO5k5NPd5pIBFEgbJkFQ92zjbGFWtagYAEB0KW7oOUw_DxGTmj8Ei-XQ3fknjr2WuqWsKWMBLIMAynJy_8MNmy5r096zWefC8MnTUt59fno4UeOQ/s1600/IMG_3333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Yrzrx-2bLGgn1Cy8w4oQG0W7kWohO5k5NPd5pIBFEgbJkFQ92zjbGFWtagYAEB0KW7oOUw_DxGTmj8Ei-XQ3fknjr2WuqWsKWMBLIMAynJy_8MNmy5r096zWefC8MnTUt59fno4UeOQ/s640/IMG_3333.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The hair dye</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSR4bypajRHzfI_ZGZXO-QsvUvAsjnDqsvY8kQksILFmlkmes2PygFfJjSrqLTg6EbwVCFadIQl1YiZblf5lzBRLvEyPfxCcxd2qTl81d63G2LY5chLxM6HjHOofwyOihDBoHgwR2uTQ/s1600/IMG_3342.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSR4bypajRHzfI_ZGZXO-QsvUvAsjnDqsvY8kQksILFmlkmes2PygFfJjSrqLTg6EbwVCFadIQl1YiZblf5lzBRLvEyPfxCcxd2qTl81d63G2LY5chLxM6HjHOofwyOihDBoHgwR2uTQ/s640/IMG_3342.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Less than 5 minutes after washing it out</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Regardless, I just want to show everyone here my new hair. Oh, and today is one of the days that I am loving my new hair. xx</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecmNGnHT4Q0zMkotGMAnR18od5wm-88efCrc0TtFM7lXqSNTP-05fu6lc3ZYYQKMV6AZSByQ0H4LR4QFtmNb-Gv1ELlR6cSFRRbsUiP8UR4M-Q9RTS8LC1ydf8iUilViAKYp8lMXInYI/s1600/IMG_3414.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecmNGnHT4Q0zMkotGMAnR18od5wm-88efCrc0TtFM7lXqSNTP-05fu6lc3ZYYQKMV6AZSByQ0H4LR4QFtmNb-Gv1ELlR6cSFRRbsUiP8UR4M-Q9RTS8LC1ydf8iUilViAKYp8lMXInYI/s640/IMG_3414.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Happy - for now</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-41478777598655855972012-08-05T14:02:00.004+10:002012-08-05T14:03:38.883+10:00Be right back<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymP1BnaYGwmREOexnnoKSdCPJ7iz_rPUO81pTz5BzYiLsIGnKpMjdvjuhY8T3GBhpTZ_NO3qWsGufbMZ9H49VFhcIMCtWgdX_bRjfx127ZHiivJLRdPVWSsvoxx-vWCnUXF0ATe4hbQ4/s1600/Thriftingfinds.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymP1BnaYGwmREOexnnoKSdCPJ7iz_rPUO81pTz5BzYiLsIGnKpMjdvjuhY8T3GBhpTZ_NO3qWsGufbMZ9H49VFhcIMCtWgdX_bRjfx127ZHiivJLRdPVWSsvoxx-vWCnUXF0ATe4hbQ4/s640/Thriftingfinds.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Some thrifting finds from Albury/Wodonga: Brown ankle boots and vintage knitting books. (No, I did not buy the lamp)</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, I am still alive and kicking. The lack of posts for the past few weeks was definitely an unplanned hiatus. But I will be back in Sydney in a week's time and everything will be back to normal once I get my hands back on high-speed Internet connection and pull my shit together. x</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-11033636694323816402012-07-19T19:50:00.000+10:002012-07-19T19:57:00.024+10:00FO: Just a pair of yellow mittens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QSwwyJM3ovQB8SlwBnOnQs9XyP3jNfh9HJNA3aJ2evdg5h11kFHB1xLbyT7YD4i580UypbSx9ZdiWrxMiT5UG6suJRE6V4AkIQ-IG8bjP4Pdci9mHHJTe-0O1TC9cYU8gLRVvbglblE/s1600/IMG_3298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QSwwyJM3ovQB8SlwBnOnQs9XyP3jNfh9HJNA3aJ2evdg5h11kFHB1xLbyT7YD4i580UypbSx9ZdiWrxMiT5UG6suJRE6V4AkIQ-IG8bjP4Pdci9mHHJTe-0O1TC9cYU8gLRVvbglblE/s640/IMG_3298.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I did
it. I made a pair of yellow mittens to go with <a href="http://becauseshestartedknitting.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/fo-just-yellow-beanie.html" target="_blank">the yellow beanie that I haverecently knitted</a>. To be honest, I’m surprised that I actually went ahead with
making a pair of yellow mittens despite my dissatisfaction with my yellow beanie.
Perhaps it’s partially due to the fact that the remainder of the yellow yarn
and a few crochet hooks are the only craft-related items that I have with me in
Albury at the moment. I miss my Elna.</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I digress. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Behold, a
pair of yellow mittens that are technically not a pair because there are slight
differences between the mittens. Maybe you can spot them in the photos, maybe
you can’t.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xh9kdMYgl751cm4kDnIzVh0eVfh4O_IkPZAXIrQjU6u_xWm84BWzFgRROsMOx3gltDqE0K8aojn1Z14uobG2UeWLezN8icOERsQB6E7iizwKm6Elh-rNeKP0-FGZ-ULuQ1Pwn3l-i4M/s1600/IMG_3296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xh9kdMYgl751cm4kDnIzVh0eVfh4O_IkPZAXIrQjU6u_xWm84BWzFgRROsMOx3gltDqE0K8aojn1Z14uobG2UeWLezN8icOERsQB6E7iizwKm6Elh-rNeKP0-FGZ-ULuQ1Pwn3l-i4M/s640/IMG_3296.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7fGgRp_3DwRLVScQIcXaQbLwi9Tlm77vKS4Rdrb_D-4RHjpkrV4lKUFc6A1wSSaKLKodseh8Cbv5NyyQXQFkWOxM_gvadVFleqj_5RLcFpMi0pgWtWPZrmoWxh8mK0m5EmXLlBB9kok/s1600/IMG_3297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7fGgRp_3DwRLVScQIcXaQbLwi9Tlm77vKS4Rdrb_D-4RHjpkrV4lKUFc6A1wSSaKLKodseh8Cbv5NyyQXQFkWOxM_gvadVFleqj_5RLcFpMi0pgWtWPZrmoWxh8mK0m5EmXLlBB9kok/s640/IMG_3297.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These
mittens are based on the pattern found <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wickerwork-mitts" target="_blank">here</a>. Mind you, my mittens are a
modified version. I originally planned on knitting a pair of mittens with a
cable pattern so that it matches the pattern of the beanie better. But I
decided that crochet hooks are easier to transport and a much quicker way to
churn out a pair of mittens. Regardless, I think the fact that mittens are made
from the same yellow yarn makes them look like they belong to the beanie. So, the
mittens and the beanie are a set in my opinion and here’s a family photo just
to prove it. </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhLJcvWy156zLnfmmBPspO9t9t7i2FbDk1hBz9vgsVmcQ33NAkXaDsTmGEeXBDZkGL9oJ4vBJL-HTDOzPTlPfjvrJMTQqxpoq0_mW4pCEOFGnZ-kYfTYf6vpkX-kI_Mksxb2Bd0XLE6I/s1600/IMG_3307.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhLJcvWy156zLnfmmBPspO9t9t7i2FbDk1hBz9vgsVmcQ33NAkXaDsTmGEeXBDZkGL9oJ4vBJL-HTDOzPTlPfjvrJMTQqxpoq0_mW4pCEOFGnZ-kYfTYf6vpkX-kI_Mksxb2Bd0XLE6I/s640/IMG_3307.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-1383073834948655142012-07-14T23:44:00.000+10:002012-07-14T23:44:00.088+10:00New shoes, old shoes and DIY shoes<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6p9qBCTH5C-CWRxbKHcypq5Nti9WUVfYmtzPCaM8a0R8WLA-aSaNT3T5xC_am2ncMuPoati8bZO0p-Fhb7va7fJ4YmcDbund7vfgC8J2PYrsqalcN7LFPnhZz9koF_LxUSy02iFiboo/s1600/IMG_2618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6p9qBCTH5C-CWRxbKHcypq5Nti9WUVfYmtzPCaM8a0R8WLA-aSaNT3T5xC_am2ncMuPoati8bZO0p-Fhb7va7fJ4YmcDbund7vfgC8J2PYrsqalcN7LFPnhZz9koF_LxUSy02iFiboo/s640/IMG_2618.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From left to right: New burgundy hi-top sneakers, old (and cheap) moccasins with a broken sole that ended up in the bin, DIY Chanel-inspired flats (as seen <a href="http://becauseshestartedknitting.blogspot.com.au/2011/12/diy-chanel-inspired-ballet-flats.html" target="_blank">here</a>) that got so very worn and also ended up in the bin, DIY Charlotte Olympia-inspired Kitty flats</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQLK-H-qHgWXDvB-aJgZHhvb9Ungyko04BoV3LC5REVs6K8OdW42LbeJvjD7VbUTb-6PHxMLrtinlJIIuzQTf0b5ZDRa50Ke-_9u6rZqDnKyY2k-PMIlbNmyJHG_vq-25htlhH-VKiCE/s1600/IMG_2621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQLK-H-qHgWXDvB-aJgZHhvb9Ungyko04BoV3LC5REVs6K8OdW42LbeJvjD7VbUTb-6PHxMLrtinlJIIuzQTf0b5ZDRa50Ke-_9u6rZqDnKyY2k-PMIlbNmyJHG_vq-25htlhH-VKiCE/s640/IMG_2621.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Close-up of DIY Kitty flats</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After creating <a href="http://becauseshestartedknitting.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-two-tone-brogues.html" target="_blank">my two-tone brogues</a>, I still have a huge amount of the 3D fabric paint left. So, what better way to make good use of it than to make another shoe-related DIY? The DIY version of Charlotte Olympia's Kitty flats has been all the rage on the Internet for a while. I made mine using the 3D paint I have and a pair of $1 flats I bought during a sale. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come to think of it, I have actually been wearing this pair of kitty flats for almost 6 months! The back of the flats are very worn now because they are essentially cheap $1 flats and I walk with my heel down first. It will probably end up in the bin very soon.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xx</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8425934941741327398.post-51649231596341684492012-07-11T23:06:00.000+10:002012-07-11T23:06:02.336+10:00You have got to be kidding me<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQfrw5WK5mgfHaLiZcA8cNbfpkqKbILaXREsds6xAwsAFJjhkddYA5-eqT4LdIe9pdtCnaTUZO_09mSOBDsSbcC6z3u7HxN38B-oacrbBEwO3b-KnYMav8HdRq33EK1ttoF8i7jgCVUo/s1600/IMG_2674.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQfrw5WK5mgfHaLiZcA8cNbfpkqKbILaXREsds6xAwsAFJjhkddYA5-eqT4LdIe9pdtCnaTUZO_09mSOBDsSbcC6z3u7HxN38B-oacrbBEwO3b-KnYMav8HdRq33EK1ttoF8i7jgCVUo/s640/IMG_2674.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blah</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a picture of the current status of my neon green jumper. It's not going well at all. I've tried it on and it's too small for me. This project will be adjourned until further notice. I am actually having second thoughts about knitting in general. That is how dissatisfied I am with how things with my knitting are going at the moment.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In other news, I have lost the memory card that contains many pictures of my ongoing DIY projects and photos of my trip around Sydney with my friends. Of all the things that I have lost in my life thus far, this one tops the list for being the most depressing loss ever. (Coming close in second is a silver bracelet with my name engraved which was given to me as a birthday present years ago)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On a happier note, I am currently enjoying the country life in Albury, NSW, Australia at the moment. This is the second week of my 6-week clinical placement. I was planning on posting some projects that I have photos of but for some reason, my Internet connection is awfully slow here and it takes me ages to load a single page. I'll definitely try to write up blog posts on my trip here and some recent DIY projects, but no promises!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meanwhile, hang on tight and I'll write again really soon! xx</span>gwenstellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12280558618281132160noreply@blogger.com0