Handmade Blouse - More Photos, Styled Differently

Here's some more photos of my handmade blouse, styled a bit differently with high waisted black shorts and a ribbon bow attached to the blouse. I didn't talk much about making the blouse in my last post, and heaps of you asked how I made it, so I will real briefly now. I used a really simple pattern, and hence the blouse is quite an "oversized" style (ie I couldn't be bothered to add any buttons, zippers etc and I actually wanted to have to ability to get it on and off without dislocating my shoulders). This is the basic pattern I used (cut this shape out of fabric twice, sew it together right sides facing each other - except for the arm and neck holes of course - and then add interfacing on the neck, hem the arm holes and add a collar), and when I have more time (my Uni holidays will be coming up in about 3 weeks!) I will endeavour to do a full DIY on it for you all. The collar bit looks really dodgy in the above photo, I just needed to fix it by ironing it properly though. Wearing: Blouse - DIY Ribbon - DIY Shorts - ??? (Cotton On?) Tights - Forever 21 Shoes - Rubi Shoes Hat - c/o Wholesaledress Bag - c/o Wholesaledress Much love, all! xxx Annika

Handmade outfit, hooray!

I totally made this blouse and skirt! This is what I spent all of last Saturday 3 weeks ago doing instead of studying. Procrasta-sewing! And now I am procrasta-blogging. But I'm really pleased with this blouse! Here's some close ups of it to show you how not even terrible it is:   I’m really enjoying DIYing vintage style clothes at the moment. I make new clothes so I look like I’m wearing old clothes. There’s something just not quite right about that… Also if you guys could vote for my look here that would be so fantastic - I am trying to win a feature in Asos magazine, plus an Asos shopping spree! Wearing: Blouse - I made it Skirt - I made it Hat - c/o Wholesaledress Socks - Tutuanna Shoes - Vintage Hope you're having a lovely day, Annika xxx

DIY Dress - Beige & Lace with a Peter Pan Collar

Hey guys! I'm excited to show off this new dress today, because I made it myself! I'm definitely getting better at making my own clothes. This is far better than any of the dresses I have made thus far, because I can actually get it on and off without any trouble and the insides aren't all scratchy, which was a problem with this dress (although that was because of the fabric I chose to use, which was very... carpet-like...) So, hooray! Here's the dress the other day... I decided that perhaps it was a little dull though. I then decided to add the collar to it. What do you guys think. Good addition? Wearing: Dress - I made it! Belt - Vintage Socks - c/o Sock Dreams Bag - c/o OASAP Shoes - c/o OASAP Hat - c/o Wholesaledress xxx Annika

$50 Giveaway with OASAP - CLOSED

Hello lover-ly people! I have a giveaway for you today, brought to you by OASAP. Enter to win both a $50 voucher on the site, plus this pastel silky slip in any colour. All you have to do is register on OASAP, then comment below letting me know you've done so. Leave an email address so I can contact you (the same one you use to register). You also must be a follower on either Bloglovin' or GFC. For extra entries:  Like Oasap on Facebook  Follow Oasap on Pinterest (& let me know which you've done in the comments!) Each extra entry requires a separate comment. Winner will be chose by random selection on 21 June 2012. And I've also got a discount code for you all which is valid until the 10th of June... oasap-blog will give you 21% off your order. Have a beautiful day! xxx Annika

Summer in the City

"Summer in the city means cleavage, cleavage, cleavage." The title of this looks is the Regina Spektor song Summer in the City and that is the first line of the song. I thought it was appropriate for this dress, for somewhat... um... obvious reasons. It's not often a dress makes me look like I have any sort of cleavage (aaaand you can't really tell in these photos either...) but I do just the slightest bit in this dress, haha. It is so not summer in Australia. But gosh I wish it were – this dress would be perfect for lounging around in the sun, or on the beach…sigh… Anyway, this dress is pretty incredible, not only is it handmade, but it is unique with its cut-out/tie-up front, and is made from the most gorgeous floral vintage-style fabric. I got it from the Chictopia shop! They've got heaps of pretty handmade things like this lovely dress. I stubbornly decided to wear the dress out last night anyway, on the first night of winter. I’m pretty sure some people looked at me like I was crazy. Ah well. Wearing: Dress - Mod Dolly c/o Chictopia Shop Necklace - Wholesale Hat - c/o Wholesaledress Bag - c/o Mochi Beaucoup (see my sidebar for a coupon code) Socks - c/o Sock Dreams Shoes - Dr Martens Hope you're all having a sunny summery day, wherever you are. Even if you're in Sydney like me and it's raining outside. OH! Before I go. It'd be awesome if you guys could vote for me in this competition here! I am trying to win the chance to be in ASOS magazine, which would be incredible! xxx Annika

Cut out floral print

It's the first day of winter today. And this outfit is so not appropriate. But it actually was not cold, which was lovely! I kind of hope that winter is broken, (as bad as that would be for all the animals/plants/everything), because I am really enjoying it not being totally freezing. But anyhoo, how super nice is this new dress? I got it from Glamorous, a super sweet online dress store (it actually arrived on my birthday, which was awesome timing!) I really like it because it has a classic vintage style fit, but is modernised with the sneaky cut outs on both sides. Plus I'm a sucker for anything with a floral print. Glamorous is also having a super big flash sale today as well from 12pm - 3pm UK time. Which I think is 9pm - 12pm if you live in Sydney, or around 4am - 7am if you live in the US. (Use this to help you figure out what time this is for your country.) EVERYTHING is 40% off. And they've got free worldwide shipping. All their dresses have a vintage fit and feel, most with cutouts and ties - if you are into playful prints, flared skirts and pleats, you really shouldn't miss this. These are some of my picks... And I have new shoooes! Did you guys notice how my brogues aren't just black and white anymore? I have wanted colourful brogues for such a long time, and now I finally have them! They're on sale on asos at the moment (click here) if you want to get yourself a pair! As for what I am wearing, Dress - c/o Glamorous UK Bag - c/o Wholesaledress Hat - c/o Wholesaledress Tights - c/o Wholesaledress Necklace - Paddy's Markets Shoes - Asos I hope you're all having a beautiful day (and I am so jealous if you're living in the Northern Hemisphere right now - enjoy your first day of summer while we FREEZE down here!) xxx Annika