Saturday 27 April 2013

In the pink (watering cans)

Hi ho.

So yes, no blogging for a bit. My old friends Anxiety and Stress came to visit for a couple of weeks (leaving Depression behind this time) and put me in a bit of a spin. I've been starting to feel relatively normal over the last couple of days and having a long weekend off work has helped. I've had several blog posts but abandoned them all as I did not have the brain for it.

Yesterday I went to the city to buy a camera at last (only been meaning to do it since Christmas when I asked for funds for said camera as my gift). I forgot to take outfit photos but just picture a lot of leopard print, legs and red lipstick and you get the idea.

So here is my first experiment with my camera. Actually the before photos were taken on my phone. I picked up this dress for a couple of bucks in the opshop recently. Is it 60's or 70's? I just loved the colour and the zip.



The length was a bit ho hum.



And the high collar... oh my, HOT!


It does have a cute print which I didn't see until later. 

 

Watering cans! Of course!
Anyway I took it to the sewing machine, lopped off about a foot and here it is.



Rar. Look how Strong and Womany I am.


I've even been neglecting my toesies... poor naked things.
Get me some glitter STAT.



I think I will probably wear this dress with boots.




Or heels? Maybe not these heels. But I do like these. I picked them up in the same opshop.




Do I like the high collar now? Hmm.... maybe...


Winter is finally making itself known in Melbourne and I have some VERY EXCITING winter sewing projects coming up. See here for more (sort of) information.... specifically, see the last 2 pictures in the post. Hint hint. Guess what I'm making....

Rar.

another pearl of wisdom from at 14:40
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18 comments:

  1. Melanie27 April 2013 at 17:27

    I'm sorry you weren't feeling very good *hugs* and I hope you're feeling better now. The dress looks a million times better short; how austere it was before!

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    1. The Grande Dame28 April 2013 at 09:14

      Thanks Melanie :) I am feeling better now and I agree - the colour and print on this dress were not flattered by the cut!

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  2. seannaapproved27 April 2013 at 23:14

    How cute!! I love the watering can print. Hmm, I would guess it's more of a 70's dress. And if I was a bit more courageous I would wear it that short. However, I'm not. :-/

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    1. The Grande Dame28 April 2013 at 09:16

      Thanks! I will definitely be wear this with tights. Thick ones. :)

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  3. Pull Your Socks Up!28 April 2013 at 13:35

    Sweet holy Mary mother of god!!! You have the most incredible figure babe - POWWWWWWWWW!! The frock was made for you and I love the shorter length, the floral shoes are scrumptious, yet ooooooh yes I do LOVE the frock with those chunky boots, PERFECTION!! Big hugs to you darling, don't fret about blogging, I'm always happy to see you when you can manage it my lovely friend. xoxoxoxox

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    1. The Grande Dame29 April 2013 at 06:39

      Thank you so much... That all really means a lot to me :)

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  4. Ms. Falcon28 April 2013 at 20:44

    hot watercans ;) this dress is really hot. it looks fabulous on you. fun pictures.

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    1. The Grande Dame29 April 2013 at 06:39

      Thank you! I was trying to work in a cans joke but couldn't think of one.

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  5. Jess30 April 2013 at 09:56

    I do love this dress with the boots. The contrast between the tough looking leather boots and the cutsie pink print is perfect. I'm sorry you've been stressed...this year has just been troublesome for quite a few people!

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    1. The Grande Dame30 April 2013 at 21:26

      Telle about it! Its still only April and I'm tired of this year. And thanks!

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  6. Unknown30 April 2013 at 21:45

    Oooh little watering cans... what could be cuter?? PLEASE wear those shoes next week and beware the wandering hands of Helga... you've been warned!

    Sarah xxx

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    1. The Grande Dame1 May 2013 at 07:33

      Ha! I consider myself warned. I can't wear these shoes out unfortunately, my ankle just won't cope. I'll be sure to be spectacular though :)

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  7. mispapelicos30 April 2013 at 23:53

    You have wonderful legs to flaunt, yeahhhhh. Magic print, and magic you.
    XXXXXXXXX

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  8. Witchcrafted Life1 May 2013 at 05:50

    That warm, sweet, carnation-esque hue of pink looks sensational on you! I'm a touch torn, too - my "blink" feeling, so to speak, is that it's 70s, but I'd completely believe if it was late 60s, too.

    Wishing you a joyful month of May, dear gal!
    ♥ Jessica

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    1. The Grande Dame1 May 2013 at 07:36

      Thank you Jessica! I'm so pleased to see you're back in blogland :)

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  9. Unknown7 May 2013 at 22:04

    This is nice dress, love the collar and the print and fits you well i tell you
    You have the legs for that type of dress
    It's good that you shortened it- i love it

    Ariane xx

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  10. The Grande Dame9 May 2013 at 21:51

    Thanks! I like it much better short too.

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