Oh, I can't stop!

More fabric designs...

The last one above just might be my statement curtains for the lounge room. I'll wait for my first samples to arrive before I order any more though!

I've been: designing fabrics!

Something new... I've been designing my own fabrics for some special upcoming DIY projects this summer. The collection is full of bold graphic statement fabrics...

I'm very inspired by Johnathan Adler's Happy Chic concept, David Hicks (amazing 60's designer) and Kate Spade (fashion designer)...

So far I have 16 designs, you can see them here on Spoonflower... I simply can NOT wait to see how they look printed on the fabric!!! Samples are on the way... squee!

From the garden, thrown into a vase...

A wedding Purse

A gorgeous client came my way recently (a referral via Shop Handmade) who wanted to create something very special for her sister-in-law to have on her wedding day. She brought me the mother of the bride's original bridal headpiece with the idea that, though her mother had passed, she could carry a special piece of hers on her own special day.

The piece has been transformed into a little clutch purse for the bride, with an olive green satin lining (to match her bridal party), this is something special she can remember her mum by, and I send her my very best wishes.

A beautiful result and one extremely happy client!

ReLOVED: ReVAMPED Tango & James collection

Images just in, of my debut Tango & James fashion collection... and a twist... every piece is conceived from re-claimed materials and are one-of-a-kind items...

Pieces are available for sale, email me for details if you are interested!

Frocktober for a good cause

To challenge myself this month I'm eschewing the usual wardrobe of jeans in favour of a frock every day in October. The reason for such madness... to raise much needed funds and awareness for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Too many women die from this disease because it remains undetected, only becoming diagnosed when it is too late to be treatable.

Please consider supporting my challenge and giving generously, as the funds raised will go toward developing an early detection test which will save the lives of mothers, sisters, daughters.

Check out my other blog for my daily Froctober frock shots and join in the fun... enjoy a poke around my wardrobe and donate! Pretty please?

xxx

Come see what I've been fashioning...

Recycling in style: Re-Loved Re-Vamped

I've been busily designing, thrifting, collating and stitching up a gorgeous little fashion collection of one-off pieces for the catwalk fashion event coming up at the end of this month, Re-Loved Re-Vamped, formed by dynamic fashionista duo Hanny and Lee Dewar. I just can't wait to show you what I've been up to, here's just a sneaky peek...

This event, hosted at Craft ACT, showcases sustainable and recycled fashion to the people of Canberra. Each designer has been given a brief to deconstruct, re-work and re-imagine existing clothing and materials into new creations, promoting a sustainable fashion culture.

"Re-LovedL:Re-Vamped" will be held on Thursday 30 September in the gallery space of Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre in Canberra city. Doors open 6pm for pre-show drinks and nibbles. Admission is FREE!

Please do come join us!

Come see me in September!...

The illusion stripe dress...

I decided a while ago that when a special occasion comes where a new dress is required, I must make one to suit me - and make it unique. So with this fabric waiting in my stash, the time had arrived for this dress...

The fabric, above, is "Gunvor" from Ikea. I used the converging curved stripes to define my waist - and wow, what an effect. This will look gorgeous dressed up (with a sequinned tux/blazer jacket) for my brother's wedding, or casual this Spring and Summer with flats and a little cardi.

(Click the pics for a bigger image) What do you think? Is it outrageous... too much for a wedding?

Working on: Eco fashion

I've been busy working on putting together a little fashion collection for an event called Re-Loved: Re-Vamped. The twist? Everything is constructed from pre-loved or re-claimed materials, it's all about recycling in style! Here's a little preview of the works in progress...

And here's a look at what inspired me at the Re-Loved event I attended last year. This year the show is at the end of September, it's going to be gorgeous! xxx

Love/birds

A little collection of simple necklaces. High gloss colour on one side, black board paint on the other!

Only available at Canberra's Shop Handmade. So CUTE!
Love Nina x