Refashion Fun

Well out with the old and in with the....well old. You might be thinking I've gone batty but as a matter of fact I have come to the realisation that I hardly wear some of the clothes that I own, and it doesn't help that my drawers and wardrobe are chocca full. Yes my name is Nicola and I have a shopping addiction. There is nothing like the feeling you get when the shop assistant swipes your card.

So as I have been doing a little bit of refashioning already (aka altering clothes you own into something fabulous) in an attempt to curb my shopping habbit and save some coin I am going to make a pledge that for 6 months I will not purchase any new clothes (underwear excluded) starting from the 1st of October.

Fingers crossed I am not going to go at this alone. Hopefully I can convince my lovely friend Maz to join my crusade. We both have things that we are trying to save for, then again hers is bigger than mine - like a thing called a wedding :)

Now to get my thinking cap on as to how I can turn some of my old bottom of the drawer haven't seen the light of day in a while stuff into items that I never want to remove.

Wish me (us) luck!

Till next time,
Nic xx

Grey Goodness

So my gorgeous friend Gemma is getting married in a few weeks time and I have decided that rather than buy a dress to wear to the wedding I am going to attempt to make one and save some pennies. This is the pattern that I will be using and I have picked up some amazing light grey linen.

Vogue Pattern #1207

http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1207-products-13196.php?page_id=174

Now the next mission will be to find some amazing statement heels to go with it :)

Till next time.
Nic xx

Sweet Scents of Spring

The sun was shining but boy was it cold. Went for a wander down to The Rocks to check out what was on offer at the markets. Also made some new cushion covers as I mentioned in my last post. This one shows the wicked fabric that I used, has a 70s vintage feel to it.

Slightly better picture of the fabric

Dr Who anyone??

One of the art installations at MCA - completely made out of old umbrellas

Angle Place Sydney - makes me want to get a bird cage

We came across this ad that spits out free Yoplait Fruche - nom nom nom

Quick stop in at DJs to check out their Spring Flower Show - one word SPRING!!

Just wanted to bundle them all up and take them home.

Been working on a few new patterns and only some minor alterations needed. Soon my life will be nothing but sewing once hockey is over this weekend - Grand Final here we come!!

Wish us luck :)

Till next time.

Nic xx

Vibing Vintage

So another weekend been and gone but what a fun filled weekend it was. A spot of brunch followed by some  fabric and vintage shopping, could have spent a fortune but restricted myself to a few meters of some lovely linen and cotton from Tessuti in Surry Hills. OMG this store is amazing!! Not to mention the gorgeous dresses on offer at one of my favourite vintage stores Grandma Takes a Trip. Absolute inspiration. 

This is another little critter I made this weekend (spotty dog/rabbit it can't decide)

So I also made a trip to Spotlight and picked up some amazing turquoise and chocolate upholstery fabric to make some new couch cushions to replace the mismatched lime green and cream ones we currently have, these will be my project for next weekend. Photos to follow :)  

Till next time.

Nic xx

NZFW 2011

Its that time of year again when all the fashionable NZ peeps put on their sunday best and teeter down to peruse the blood sweat and tears of some of NZs most talented designers. Here is a snippet of what has got me hot under the collar for Autumn next year, damn coming into summer!

 Ingrid Starnes A/W 2012 (TheDownLow.co.nz)

Ingrid Starnes A/W 2012 (TheDownLow.co.nz)

27 Names

27 Names

Am loving the mustard and navy combo.

Fendi Summer 2010

Yes its another paperbag skirt. My mission this weekend is to make one (or two) for myself

Ok I know its a fashion crime but I am in love with this black jumpsuit, its classic and chic.

I am planning a vintage shop trip and meander around Tessuti in Surry Hills this weekend. Who knows what delights I will find. Wish me luck :)

Till next time.

Nic xx