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Green Belt

October 4th 2008 10:36

Need to reinvent your jeans this season? An easy and inexpensive way to do this is to join the fabric belt trend happening right now. With the current foho, homesy, artsy look all about, adding a fabric belt can be your contribution to this fashion theme. No need to put much thought into the rest of your outfit, because these belts are usually the whole statement - just add a tank or tee that coordinates and a long line cardi if it's chilly.

For a gorgeous selection (like the one above) Amy Schwab is worth checking out. She has them in a multitude of fabric designs.

Keggy's range are made from silk with a lovely large buckle. They are also reversible, for that extra bit of value. If you like the silk look, you can even improvise and find a lengthy vintage silk scarf and simply run it through your belt loops and knot at the hip.

If you have the urge to make your own, Juicy Bits has a fantastic tutorial for you to follow so you can make one like this:

and for those of you who simply must own the orange and green number that appears first, well go to my shop and you'll find her there, along with her sisters and cousins.

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Stole-n

September 27th 2008 13:45

I'm sure you're all soaring the same dizzy heights that I am over this long-pined for spring weather. (Did you wear something today that exposed your legs making words like lumpy and white come to mind? Yes, me too. Don't worry, there is still time for treadmills and sunless lotions.) Even though the days have been balmy, there are still the afternoon snaps and cold nights to be considered. We really have moved beyond jumpers and coats, but still need something to navigate us through these cold spots to Summer. Currently, there are some gorgeous stoles, shawls and capelets around which will do the trick.

If you are having difficulty with the 'senior' connotations of the shawl, have a look at these from Las Lopez Las, a South American crafter, who can really turn them out with style. The Barroque red shawl here is made from a combination of silk and merino wool and could almost be worn as a piece of art.

Helana Margareta has made this one with alpaca and silk yarns which would make it incredibly warm but very light on the shoulders.

And, Capelets are all around us - ha ha. For designer girls, Stella McCartney has created these,

but for a more casual look, Homelab has these

If the first image is still burning in your mind, yes it's stunning isn't it? Made by Ellita it is just one of the most beautiful range of stoles, shawls and capelets that I have seen in a very long time. As a knitter, I love to see the craft taken to couture level and Ellita has done just that. Here's another pic to inspire your new wardrobe accessory.

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Get Waisted

August 17th 2008 12:39

Creating a waist this season is a cinch - cinch belt that is. Hitting our accessory stands with a vengence are cinching belts in all shapes and colours, so there is bound to be one (or two) to take your fancy. Cinch belts were the defining fashion detail in the 80's, but thank goodness this time around they have been designed with far more imagination than the wide black elastic bands that we ahem, people who lived in the eighties, had to clip around their shirt dresses. Now they are a total fashion feature and the dilemma is choice

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Floppy Hats

August 14th 2008 11:50

Flattering on anyone, the floppy hat is back and big for Spring/Summer 08. So, not to be left behind I have already made mine (above). I used this pattern from Amy Butler and in the vein of Scarlett O'Hara, the fabric I used was a vintage curtain (1970's I think judging by the orange flower power). Overall, I am happy with the result, but now I really need a plain chocolate or burnt orange sundress to wear it with

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Glove-able

August 3rd 2008 01:02

Just when you thought things couldn't get any hotter in your kitchen, check out the latest in rubber gloves

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Flower Power

July 29th 2008 12:45

Hot on the heels of Carrie's Manolos, is the much loved trend we touched on about four years ago - the corsage. Do you remember the lily hairclips through the updos or the glittery roses we snapped up at Portmans? Well I do, and I loved it so I'm thrilled to see its reappearance for this coming season

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