Closet Consumption: Wednesday 31st October 2012

Wearing:

• Dress, handmade by me!
• Handmade shoes by local artisan
• Bag, marimekko
• Belt, countryroad

I am super happy with this dress that I sewed, it has restored my faith in sewing again.

I Made It!!! My Fiesta Dress

I feel like I have my sewing mojo back!  I made a dress, drafted the pattern and I am super happy with it!  I can see that I will be making some more dresses for Summer in the near future.

The fabric I bought on sale from Spotlight for about $2 a metre.  I used approximately 3 metres for this dress.

So, basically this dress took me 2.5 hours to make and cost under $10 to sew.  Pretty awesome!!!

Purchase! Tuesday 29th October, 2012

In a very spur of the moment shopping trip, I purchased a new bathing suit from Target for $55.  We are heading to Sydney for the weekend and our hotel has a pool.

I usually go to Target for swimwear as I find that their sizings are 'real', the bathers cover where they should cover and aren't too skimpy.

All in all, a classic swimsuit and I'm pretty happy with it!

Closet Consumption: Tuesday 30th October, 2012

Wearing:
dress by Marimekko, purchased recently on sale
necklace by ELK, locally made
handmade shoes by Ugglebo, purchased about 1.5 years ago.

It is starting to get warm here.  30 degrees Celsius, I needed something cool and comfortable for work today.

Closet Consumption: Monday 29th October, 2012

Wearing:

• striped Marimekko dress
• stockings from local drugstore
• VANS sneakers purchased in February 2012
• cardigan, about 7 years old.

Not much to say about this outfit.  Comfy, cute for work!

Closet Consumption: Wednesday 24th October, 2012

Wearing:

• black dress by Marimekko, purchased in March 2011?
• striped cardigan by Marimekko, purchased in February 2012 for approximately $140USD
• stockings from local drugstore
• yellow clogs by Ugglebo, hand made in Sweden
• bag, Marimekko.

Yep, a Marimekko outfit! Most of these items have had loads of wear, except the cardigan as it is quite a statement piece.  Everything is super comfortable though.

Closet Consumption: Saturday 27th October, 2012

Wearing:

• Leggings
• Vans sneakers
• Denim tunic from the Gap
• Black puffer vest from the Gap

Waddling things around the house... Pretty chilly weather today too. Again in my weekend uniform!

Closet Consumption: Friday 26th October 2012

Wearing:

• Striped marimekko tee
• Shorts from the Gap, purchased in 2010
• Stockings from local drugstore
• VANS sneakers
• Necklace from sobral
• Jacket from Nique, purchased last winter

Was doing studio visits today so lots of walking around! This is a comfy ensemble that has dealt with carrying lots of stuff but also crazy weather too!

Closet Consumption: Thursday 25th October 2012

Wearing:

• Stripey dress from Marimekko, purchased recently
• Blue clogs from Ugglebo
• Tights from drugstore
• Bag, marimekko, purchased in February 2012
• Cardigan, about 7 years old!

I had a conference to attend in the city so I needed to be comfortable to sit around during lectures but also groovy enough for attending an exhibition opening afterwards.

Unfortunately a glass of red wine was spilt on my dress! But I've managed to get it out!!!

Closet Consumption: Tuesday 23rd October, 2012

Wearing:

• dress by Marimekko, purchased this month on sale
• stockings from local drugstore
• clogs, handmade in Sweden
• bag, Marimekko.

This dress is cute, comfortable, however maybe a little short to be wearing without tights!

Closet Consumption: Monday 22nd October, 2012

Wearing:

• dress by Marimekko, purchased August 2011.
• stockings from local drugstore
• handmade shoes by local artisan
• bag by Marimekko.

Closet Consumption: Sunday 21st October, 2012

Wearing:

• jeans by the GAP
• t-shirt - stolen from my husband.
• cardigan from Uniqlo
• yellow VANS sneakers, no laces.

pretty much what I wore yesterday.  Again, was in the studio, then for a massage.  Pretty lazy outfit!

Closet Consumption: Saturday 20th October, 2012

Wearing:

• jeans by the GAP
• striped t-shirt by Marimekko
• Yellow VANS (no shoe laces), purchased for $20USD in San Jose in 2009.

I was working in the studio today, then in the garden.  I did go out in the evening for a little while to see a friend dj, so I wore the dress that I wore yesterday.

Closet Consumption: Friday 19th October, 2012

Wearing:

• black and white striped Marimekko dress, purchased on sale recently for approximately $95USD
• stockings from Urban Outfitters, $10USD
• Handmade clogs from Ugglebo
• An old cardigan that I've had for about 7 or 8 years!

This new dress is super comfortable, I can tell that it will be worn to death over the summer!

Closet Consumption: Thursday 18th October, 2012

wearing:

• orange striped dress by Marimekko
• stockings from local drug store
• hand made clogs by Ugglebo
• necklace by ELK

Closet Consumption: Wednesday 17th October, 2012

Wearing:

• new dress by Marimekko, purchased for approximately $100USD, arrived yesterday!
• stockings from local drugstore
• shoes by local bootmaker
• Necklace by ELK
• cardigan, not sure where it is from but I have had it for about 7 or so years.

I am loving this necklace!  I wear it all the time, it is a really fun piece.

Closet Consumption: Tuesday 16th October, 2012

Wearing:

• 'Hare' dress by Marimekko, purchased in late 2009
• stockings from local drugstore
• clogs handmade by Ugglebo in Sweden, purchased in March 2012 for $150US

I wore this when I went to work, I then got changed to go to an event in the evening.

At the Belvedere Intense Unfiltered Launch, I'm on the right!

I changed to:

• dress by Marimekko, purchased on sale in October 2012 for $95USD.  It literally arrived from NYC that day!
• Necklace by ELK, a Australian designer.
• handmade shoes by local shoemaker
• stockings from local drugstore
• wool cape by NIQUE, purchased last Winter
• Handbag from Canal street, purchased 2 years ago for about $30USD

I really can't help myself when I see that there is a Marimekko sale.  I bought 3 dresses, all in soft jersey style fabrics for a total of $300USD.  They will be great work dresses too.

Closet Consumption: Monday 15th October, 2012

Wearing:

• dress that I made from vintage fabric
• tights from local drugstore
• handmade shoes by local bootmaker
• belt from the GAP

I really need to make more dresses as the ones that I have made I wear so much.  I know that time isn't an excuse but it has been super crazy and sewing is the last thing on my mind!

Closet Consumption: Sunday 14th October, 2012

Wearing:

• jeans by the GAP
• old stripey tshirt from H&M
• clogs by Ugglebo, handmade, purchased in March 2012
• necklace by local artisan
• giant yellow bag by Marimekko.

It was a beautiful day in Melbourne!  Sun was out and I was heading to a friends place for a lovely crafting afternoon.  Was wearing old clothes that are pretty comfortable and fun.  I do need to repair my jeans though, they have a hole in them!!!

Closet Consumption: Saturday 13th October, 2012

Wearing:

• jeans by the GAP
• long sleeve t-shirt by Marimekko
• puffer vest by the GAP
• shoes by VANS

I was mostly doing chores today but had to pop out to the shops briefly.  For this, I threw on my puffer vest to stay warm.

Didn't get a photo today...

Closet Consumption Friday 12th October, 2012

Wearing:

• 'hare' dress by Marimekko, purchased in 2009?
• stockings from local drugstore
• VANS sneakers, purchased in February 2012 for $45USD
• handknitted cowl.

Closet Consumption: Thursday 11th October, 2012

Wearing:

• cotton dress by Marimekko, purchased about a year and a half ago?
• stockings from local drugstore
• handmade clogs by Ugglebo, these were given to me!
• Coat by Tahari, purchased in late 2009.
• Bag by Marimekko
• Necklace by Melbourne designer.

Closet Consumption: Wednesday 10th October, 2012

Wearing:

• dress by Marimekko, purchased in the last 2 months
• stockings from local drugstore
• shoes, handmade by local artisan
• necklace, from local artisan, purchased in September, 2012.

Closet Consumption: Tuesday 9th October, 2012

Wearing:

• dress by Marimekko
• leggings by H&M
• handmade clogs by Ugglebo
• bag, from Marimekko

Closet Consumption: Monday 8th October 2012

Wearing:

• orange stripey Marimekko dress, bought recently
• stockings from local drugstore
• handmade shoes by local artisan
• necklace from Brazilian label Sobral.

This necklace gets sooooo many comments when I wear it.  It is quite the statement piece.  Being clear it also goes with practically everything.

Closet Consumption: Sunday 7th October, 2012

Wearing:

• Iggy Pop Vans tee, purchased in February 2012 for about $20USD
• Jeans from the GAP
• sneakers from VANS

Was slouching around the house today, catching up on a few things.  I love this t-shirt.  It reminds me of our time in San Francisco and our adventure hiking in Balina (sp?).  We met an old rocker dude who was a sandwich artist and made us the best sandwiches ever!  He commented on my t-shirt and now I always think of that when I wear it.  I can practically taste the pastrami!

Closet Consumption: Saturday 6th October, 2012

Wearing:

• denim tunic by the GAP
• leggings by H&M
• VANS sneakers

Yet again, a bit of a weekend, studio uniform for me.

Closet Consumption: Friday 5th October, 2012

Wearing:

• leggings from H&M
• striped tee from Marimekko
• sneakers from VANS

Not much to report on this outfit.  I was working in the studio for the day so again, was after comfort.

Closet Consumption: Thursday 4th October 2012

Wearing:

• Dress by marimekko
• Necklace by ELK
• Bag, canal street purchase!
• Clogs by ugglebo - handmade.

I think that this dress is going to be a Summer staple, it is sooooo comfortable!

Closet Consumption: Wednesday 3rd October 2012

Wearing:

• Marimekko dress
• Tights from drugstore
• Shoes from dianna Ferrari

Notes:

These shoes are probably going to Go soon, they are falling apart!

I Wore Marimekko 22 Days out of 30...

During the month of September, I wore Marimekko for 22 days out of 30.  That doesn't include bags or accessories.

What does that say about me?

Purchases Total: September 2012

Wow,  I actually didn't buy too much for my closet in September!!!

I bought some undergarments... bras etc which you can see here.

I also bought a vintage Marimekko Jumpsuit on ebay for $70USD.

So basically I spent about $130 on adding things to my closet.... not bad at all!

Closet Consumption: Tuesday 2 October, 2012

Wearing:

• dress handmade by me.
• stockings from local drugstore
• black clogs from Ugglebo, handmade
• Necklace from ELK.

I made this dress quite a few years ago, I do love it and amazingly it still fits me.  The fabric is starting to fade a bit so it may only have one more year of 'work wear' in it over this Summer.  I still love the design of it though.

Closet Consumption: Monday 1st October, 2012

Wearing:

• striped cotton dress by Marimekko
• stockings from drugstore
• VANS sneakers, purchased in February 2012 for $45USD.
• Necklace handmade by local artisan
• Bag, Marimekko.

Not much to report on this outfit other than my VANS are starting to look a bit worse for wear! I need to glue the rubber back to the canvas but I have been a little too lazy to do so!