Wearing: Neutrals for the weekend

On the weekend we went to the Rocklea Markets to stock up on the essentials, also just happened on the Bagel Boys.

Pic courtesy of Bagel Boys website

I had a B.R.A.T. (Bacon, Rocket, Avacado & Tomato), I ate it so fast I didn't have time to take a picture. Suffice to say it was delicious! Go visit them if you're in the area, you wont be disappointed. 

If you havent already guessed, I do love my neutrals. I wore my new Black Country Road Coated Jeggings, Grey Mix Apparel Jumper, Witchery Black Studded Flats with a leopard print scarf.

The jumper was a lucky find hidden in the mens wear department at Mix Apparel, 100% wool as well so it  is nice and snuggly. 

Love these flats, they remind me of a starry night.

Pretty things

Brought this lovely little open weave jumper from Witchery in their last sale for the bargain price of $24.85

Last worn with black shorts, white tank and zebra print sandals.

Never thought I would be a pink girly girl but it's really taking my fancy lately.

Some Lovely Links

Wow time goes so fast and you feel like you've done nothing. Last week I madly started drafting and then sewing a dress using a stripe merino knit from my last post, it was a disaster which really bummed me out. I got so frustrated with it that I bundled the lot into a plastic bag and threw it in my sewing wardrobe so I didn't have to look at it anymore. Perhaps when I have a free weekend I might try to salvage it, or maybe not. 


So to lift my spirits I went on the hunt for some other people's creativity and inspiration. It's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Sydney at the moment and I spotted the runway show and collection by Project Runway Season 3 Winner Dylan Copper. I love his use of colors and prints, so gorgeous!

I'm totally digging on Little Betty's version on the Darling Ranges dress by Megan Neilsen patterns. My first pattern from her got lost in the mail, now I've happily got a replacement so I think this is going to be next on the list.


One of my new fav blogs is She's Sonic. She's put up a post talking about Leopard print as a neutral. I'm a sucker for leopard print, especially as accents such as scarves or shoes.


Cotton and Curls never fails to impress with DIY ideas and tutorials. She's posted up a tutorial about making a Knit dress with a Peter Pan collar. Looks pretty simple, though I think I would ditch the hi-lo hem going on, my legs are not made for showing that much skin!


I was so excited to see a new blog post from Pattern Runway. She is a Brissie pattern designer selling her pattern through her Etsy shop (just quietly I am seriously considering her Pussy Bow blouse). Her latest blog post was all about a Tailored Jacket she has just finished. Absolute perfection! I might get to that skill level in about 10 years more of sewing.


I finally succumbed and joined Pinterest, I could easily loose hours on there. You can check out my boards here.


Till next time!

Some Lovely Links

I get easily bummed out with not being able to sew on a regular basis. I can usually only get to it once a weekend because of something called "Work" that gets in the way in between weekends. So therefore I satisfy my creative desires by browsing other people's blogs for ideas and inspiration. Here are some of the Lovely Links that have captured my imagination this week:


I'm totally digging this tutorial over on Stripes and Sequins for a Fringed Necklace. I think it will be a great way to inject some color into a potential drab winter wardrobe.

Source: Stripes and Sequins

Another blog I love to read is Chasing Cait, she works as a Personal Stylist and I love how she gives advice on Fashion but not at exorbitant prices. Here's her advice on researching trends, this one about Loafers which I am coveting for the cooler weather.

How's this for cool! A hand stamped Pony Print Dress from A Beautiful Mess. Check out the tutorials while you're over there, seriously drool worthy stuff.

Such a shame I hadnt seen this tutorial earlier over on Cotton and Curls. This pintuck top would have been super cute for a summer top, oh well maybe it can be a winter top too?

One of my new fav Aussie sewing bloggers - Little Betty - sewed up this awesome dress in a lovely Liberty fabric. Might have to get this pattern and stash it away for next Summer!

Till next time!