I'm loving the change of season ... the whiff of autumn in the air is so inspiring.
All the hard work over summer is finally paying off - walking, running and pump classes (oh, and humping come to think of it).
Time to climb into a black, zip-front flared jumpsuit and strap into my black & white, snake-print, vinyl trench.
The day has come - after years of not knowing whether I could pull it all off again, after all the pregnancies and breastfeeding, after mother nature herself taking liberty with my body.
I'm back and I feel alive again!
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I've enjoyed my daily fixes of the European shows over the past 6 weeks - much of my response however has been "thanks but I'm on track".
As for the winter clothes in the shops now, I went shopping with M yesterday and was so happy to just sweep past all the clothes I saw.
Kind of reverse snobbery: I know what suits me and you're not going to make me wear a lacey top just because every shop is stocking them!
I'm going the opposite way.
I've been trawling op shops for old sewing patterns and found ones for a 60s jumpsuit, a hooded cape with toggles and a 70s hip length fitted jacket with big patch pockets and little shoulder "fins".
Can't wait to start sewing but have to pick fabrics first.
Jumpsuit as mentioned above, will be black of course.
It's sleeveless so it's perfect for this climate and I can layer with a skivvy on cold days.
Cape not sure yet.
I'm looking through fashion history books at the moment for inspiration.
Velvet and tweed always work but they're too heavy for this climate.
Any ideas Mere?
The jacket, same thing really - haven't started looking for suitable fabrics yet but should be easier than the cape fabric.
Predictions?
Pinafores and tunics - fitted layers are going to continue to hack thru the floaty peasant skirts and dresses.
Simple a-lines will get stronger.
But my biggie is the pinafore - nipped in at waist or a dropped waist, worn at mid-thigh on its own or over a skirt or narrow trousers. On its own or with a blouse, t-shirt or turtleneck. Belted or self-belt.
I see tunics reappearing in the current shows but I think it will become more of a uniform look a-la the pinafore.
Gorgeous with patent leather knee-high boots or over-the-knee socks and platforms!
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I'm going to start listing all my bargains, with pics and cost details.
How about we start this now?
It'll be fantastic - a cyber version of racing home to show off your purchases to your sister, 'cept we can't swap and borrow - hmmmm.
