any excuse for a post

Seeing as my self photography skills need much improvement, you get to look at a Prada advert and a German shepherd.

The advert I had hanging off a nail on the wall as I love those bags. But I probably wouldn't buy it if money was no object because the gold hardware doesn't float my boat.

The leather looks divinely soft and buttery, you want to nuzzle your face against it - I do anyway. The German doggie tile came from the Salvos; it has a hook on the back for hanging but I think originally it lived life as a trivet.

Anyway, I really like the two together - so there :)

Sunday

First off, apologies about the layout of pictures. I'll be neater next time.

The head, do you like it? I got it today at Coburg Trash and Treasure. I thought she will be great to keep my wigs and hats on and for taking slapstick pictures with. It was so icily cold at the market, we only stayed for a few minutes.

As for the other picture, well... I thought I'd snap what i'm wearing today.

Cardigan: second hand

Tie die top: "Freda" label from op shop

Jeans: grab

The tie-dye top was originally a strapless, elasticised waist number which I cut holes into the sides for armholes. I have loads of fabric and plan to try making a couple of tops in this manner. All you basically need is a strip of fabric, elastic and thread. I'll post the results.

Bambi Aint Dead............

Bambi is the name of this gorgeous bag made from sumptuous vintage fabric by U.K designer Sarah Donegan. It's my stand out favourite from all her designs - check out her website: http://www.sarahdonegan.com/

I stumbled upon Sarah's bags a while back through the Stylewillsaveus newsletter and was immediately smitten. This is another unsubtle hint to my sister in London for Christmas gift ideas - hehe :)

Wednesday Morning Score at the Salvos

I love dresses :)
I've always been into jeans and pants apart from the dress/skirt over the jeans trend which I rocked for a few years and of course the "good" dresses for special occasions at the back of the closet. This dress is a little bit SJP and I'm wearing a black t-shirt underneath. It's pretty cute, not 100% sure though - might sell this one on ebay.


I love this one. It's a "Linda Britten" , made in Australia, pure silk, the teal colour goes with my putrid mane.

This one I snuck in, it's actually from Valley Girl, don't you just adore the bow on the front?

I wasn't even going to go to the Op-Shop today but as I was driving closer I thought I'd better go and have a peruse in case I missed something special. And I would have!! Not too keen on posting pictures of myself when my mane looks less than fabulous but at the end of the day, it's about the clothes.

So the little tartan swing dress has a lovely black bow along the bustline which can't be seen in the picture and i'm also wearing a black t-shirt underneath.

Pretty Ribbons

Today I went to Spotlight for ribbon to fix a dress and came home with these two pretty grosgrain ribbons. You should have seen all the colours lined up screaming "pick me, pick me", it was a very tough choice indeed.
So I thought about making a bow brooch, or I could use them as the strings on lingerie drawstring bags. Whatever the outcome, you shall see the ribbons come to good use on here pretty soon :)

Beary Nice.... hehehehe

I'm loving this t-shirt from Topshop. My sister lives in London.......... hmmm.......... Christmas....... Maybe...............

It's Macaron NOT Macaroon!@#@

Not to be confused with simple little shredded coconut and egg white blobs. I'm talking about French "Macarons" Like a miniature meringue cake in every flavour and colour imaginable. I guess most people know about them now after the whole "marie antoinette" french, romantic revival thing. They really are worth all the fuss though. Oooh yummy!! I have sampled macarons from Laurent bakery in Melbourne and had the pleasure of trying the infamous Laduree version when my mother returned from Paris with a small box for me . Needless to say it was empty by evening. I'm yet to try making my own .........