This very first pair (Jalie 2908) were a test and they're certainly a weekend staple. I made these in 2011.These jeans were made to wear with flat shoes but these jeans don't look great with heels.This second pair are also good to wear with my Converse shoes but not with heels.I really wanted a pair of … Continue reading Jeans and heels
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Recycle the 80s
It's big. It's very wide. It's a bit whiffy (on the nose). It's from the 80s. It's textured leather. It was $20. It's my first recycling project. It could have been owned by a tall, dark, handsome man with very little dress sense who hung out at discos. Mmm. I'll take it!When I unpicked this jacket, … Continue reading Recycle the 80s
Derby Day Peony
With Spring racing in the air, this version would have been perfect for Derby Day - yesterday's race has a wear black and white tradition. What do you think?It's a fairly well structured dress and can withstand being worn with heels or ballet flats (Colette Peony 1017). The hibiscus Peony version is also fully lined.This version is … Continue reading Derby Day Peony
