Sunday, November 30, 2008

DIY Necklace and HairClips

I had my passport photo taken today, Not my best picture ever. Those of you with Roman noses (or any other prominent features) will understand .,  
I always look awful when someone else takes my photo, which is one of the reasons i hate having my photo taken- i don't trust anyone with a camera.
 Which sometimes is a little frustrating, I always true to make sure that i take flattering photos of friends and family, it only takes a extra minute (i can't stand those point ad shot photographers).... Anyway...

After the horrible passport photo ordeal, i came home and started on the pile of paperwork i need to fill out (Oh did i mention we are moving to New Zealand for 12mnths?.... i'm a little excited and its all i have been talking about since i found out). 
Anyway started the paperwork, but then got a little distracted and decided to attempt a d.i.y necklace .

I had seen a pearl, lace and flower necklace at diva or equip ... or one of those stores, i thought it was cute, but not for $39. So i decided to give it a go myself.
The string of faux pearls cost $3 (at cheap shop, i just tied the ends into a loop and ta-dar necklace.)

The lace was a scrap i had in the bottom of my sewing box cost would have been about .20c

Faux Flower was  $10 from Dotti i brought last year (i used this simply because i had it on hand,but you can pick up faux flowers at spotlight for a few dollars). So Mine cost $13.20 , but could easily be made for 5-6$
 The Results
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i'm pretty happy with the results , it dressed up todays boring outfit :) (jeans and hoodie)
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also while i was playing around i made these little hair clips cost all up $2
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Von Rose


Isn't She lovely ...... 
Hand Dyed Antique Lace.... 
A bit of an Alannah Hill Feel to it (at a fraction of the price)
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

When i grow up i wanna be a rockstar...

When i was 13 it was my dream to be a bass player in a all girl punk band....
Now i'm a 25 year old Mother and Housewife, Studying Permaculture.
But deep down - I still want to be a Rock Star.
I can just see myself on stage in this baby with my hot pink Bass. 
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I found this Gorgeous dress on Etsy bunnymassacre  check out her Etsy store (sizes range from xs to xl).

I really should learn how to play bass..... one day.
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Sugar and Spice and all things nice......

This is my latest Etsy buy, who's arrival in my post box i am eagerly awaiting.

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Vintage Slip re-designed by the talented SugarSwirl

I'm going to style it with several faux pearl necklaces (knotted) 

and these shoes by Bamboo


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