There's more!

This lovely cropped jacket in 80% wool blend has an interesting batwing sleeve, contrast trim and back tab to cinch in the waist (not shown here).

Kristi is wearing a cute 100% cotton halterneck dress which has contrasting yoke and hem details. The rosette brooch is in the same contrasting fabric.

The natural raw linen shoulder bag has a pleated detail and braided leather strap. Inside is fully lined with a pocket included.

The black leather bag has a bold chunky clasp to secure the strap. Inside is lined in a bold multi-colour print and has a zippered pocket included.

The little tri-fold leather purse is a real treasure! The ostrich leather is superbly off-set with the black cow hide. The strap is also leather. Inside has a leather card holder, zip pocket and an extra pocket which will hold a passport, cellphone and small camera. How's that for roomy!

Lovely leather

Some of my leather handbags. The white tote is a favourite of mine. I love the striking orange trim and handles. It's fully lined, has a dividing zippered pocket with extra pockets for makeup and cellphone, just what every girl needs!
Georgina is sporting one of my oversized clutches with detachable strap. Also fully lined it has a small zip pocket inside. Note the halterneck jumpsuit! Very retro and super cute!

The red bag is another oversized clutch in gorgeous soft suede. The grey shoulder bag is fully lined, zip pocket included, with lots of room for all the essentials and has a snap on the closure belt for extra security. The little black purse, in very soft leather, is fully lined with a small leather trimmed zip pocket inside.

Sneaky peek: Re-Loved: Re-Vamped event

Here's another little taste of my collection. This gorgeous little number has a silk taffeta body with a lace overlay on the bodice. The cute little buttons go all the way to the bubble hem. Wait till you see it in the flesh! Photos just don't do it justice. The clutch is a little bit of bling with lots of surprises. A fully lined 3 fold purse in black mesh with a lovely diamante feature, it includes a zippered internal purse plus mirror and extra pockets. To top off the look there is a wrist corsage in white tulle and organza ribbon on a black band....nice

"Re-Loved: Re-Vamped" fashion event

Only a few weeks to go before the 2010 fashion event from Re-Loved Creations. "Re-Loved: Re-Vamped" will be held in the gallery space of Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre in Canberra city on Thursday 30 September. Doors open 6pm for pre-show drinks and nibbles. Admission is FREE!

Local designers Lisa Barrett (Tango & James), Hanny Dewar (me), Chris Murray, Tamara Russell and Zoe Turketo have come together to present a show that will inspire and impress. Here are a few tid-bits to whet the appetite!

The orange/black is from Hanny-d Creations, the black beauty is from Zoe Turketo's graduation collection, the stunning pink number is from Lisa Barrett and the fabulous gold necklace from Tamara Russell. Alas, no images yet from Chris Murray.

Another Fash n Treasure 4 September 2010

I'm going to be at the Fash n Treasure market in the Old Bus Depot building in Kingston (ACT, Aust) on Saturday 4 September, this time as a trader. I have some great new seasons clothes as well as some gorgeous bags and little accessories. I'm looking forward to a fun day, meeting up with friends and fellow traders too. I'll be there from 10am...though it's likely it might be earlier! Why not come and say hello!

ANU Sustainable Careers Expo

On Wednesday I was one of 3 designers who presented collections at the Sustainable Careers Expo held at the Australian National University (ANU to us locals). We are promoting sustainability in the fashion industry as well as the recycling cause in general. All garments and accessories were created from reclaimed, upcycled and recycled materials.

Finally! A sneaky peek.....

It's been a busy time but I have finally got something to show off. These are just a couple of the new line of menswear I'm making. How funny it was when I saw something very similar on the runway of Giorgio Armani's S/S 2010 collection! Ha! just goes to show, he has taste too!
The hoodie has a charcoal contrast inset across the chest while the T shirt has contrast panels across the sleeves and shoulders.

Catching my breath!

Wow! What a busy time it's been. Two collections are just about complete, accessories yet to be sorted out but getting there. I know it's been ages since my last post, but when the creative juices are flowing, there's not a lot I can do about it.

Next week we have the green fashion parade at the Canberra Sustainable Careers Expo at the ANU which should be fun. Re-Loved Creations' designers Lee Dewar of "Craftilee", Tamara Russell and yours truly will be presenting collections. I can't wait to see what the others come up with.

Then we have a little breathing space before the big one on 30 September, "Re-Loved: Re-Vamped". I'm so excited about my collection, it's looking great. Yes, I'm rather chuffed.

Well back to work.....