Fash n Treasure

Yesterday I attended the first Fash n Treasure market at the old bus depot building in Kingston. It was definitely AB-FAB! My daughter Kristi and I could have spent half the day wandering around searching through all the lovely goodies for sale: some vintage, some retro, some just plain silly but gorgeous at the same time!

I bought myself a great pair of leather boots, a leather skirt (too small for me but will probably make a couple of fab bags!!) as well as some more fabric (yeah I did really kinda sorta need it, maybe?). Kristi found herself a terrific faux fur jacket for $10! YES $10!!

All in all we had a very nice day! I couldn't wait to get home and start making something! But now I must get back to serious work....just finished designing a cute (yes, men can look cute too!) mens hoodie, now I have to cut it out and get on with it.

I love it when a plan comes together.

Sneaky peek!

This is a tiny glimpse of my collection for "Re-Loved: Re-Vamped". I'm not giving away much I know but I do like surprises! The dress is in gorgeous pure silk, feels divine on the skin and swishes beautifully. The purse is really quite charming: black sequins over a black crochet pouch with a drawstring top, fully lined of course.

Fashion parades getting closer

As the days are going by so quickly I have to try to keep up with my posting. I am busy busy busy preparing for not one but two fashion events in August and September. The first one is for the Sustainability Careers Expo at the ANU in Canberra on World Environment Day 18 August.

Together with other designers we will be presenting collections (albeit small ones) all created using primarily recycled resources. This will be a bit more of a challenge than one might expect for no other reason than having a second (and much bigger) event the following month!

"Re-Loved: Re-Vamped" at Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre on 30 September, will feature 5 designers including me (and for the first time we have menswear on show!!) once again with collections created from recycled/reclaimed resources.

Phew! I might just need a little rest after all this activity!

Chocolate never felt so good!

This small tri-fold shoulder bag in deliciously soft dark chocolate suede has a chocolate leather contrast band down the centre and a detachable strap. It has lots of room inside for all your little bits and bobs. A small black leather zippered purse is attached to the lining, plus pockets galore. It will easily hold a cellphone, a small camera, cards, notes, coins and more. All securely held closed with a magnetic clasp. I'm really happy with how this beauty looks, and it's all recycled! Even the clasp.

More goodies

The brooch on the left is made from silver PVC from an old handbag, some silvery white organza ribbon from the recycled Christmas ribbons box and a lovely glittery button. Rather than buying new brooch pin I improvised by sewing a simple safety pin on the back. The corsage has a double white tulle (netting) rosette, organza ribbon and a blingy fabric covered button from an old evening dress, all put together on a black band fastened with a little velcro. Lots of fun and I didn't buy a single new thing. Nice!

Little goodies

Red rosettes, white tulle and lots of cute buttons make some snazzy accessories. It's amazing what you can do with left-overs!

At last time for a new post!

It's been a hectic time here and I haven't had time to post for ages. I've been creating little goodies for a change. Well not just little goodies, the collection is almost complete, just need accessories: hence the little goodies. I made some cute rosettes to start with but couldn't make up my mind what I wanted to do with them. At first I decided on just brooches and hairclips/hairbands. Then I wondered what they would look like as corsages. And voila! A small collection of accessories was born.