tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57413263699519482582024-03-13T22:15:58.789+11:00Lavender & Twill ༺ Vintage Fashion & Creative Lifestyle ༻ Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-44122915119841047942019-09-30T23:05:00.000+10:002019-10-06T12:42:31.787+11:00༺ Currently: Full Steam ༻<p>‘Currently’ posts are a series of memoirs, featuring snapshots of events that are occurring in my day-to-day journey. These episodes feature photos from my <a href="http://instagram.com/missbjvear">Instagram</a>, do come and say “Hi!” if you are around. ♡ <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1cFRroL5jLQyNMOn3HGyYbPSdi6yXTtdo"><img width="480" height="480" title="Gingerbread | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Gingerbread | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1eK_U5F41j9owJxtLHFWiG2lyh6xUV8iT" border="0"></a><p>READING:<p>I don’t really have time to read… But I always come back to Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere sagas for an absorbing universe of fantastical adventures. </p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1zoddISnHzYwuP4QlKMX0AlzRIYxfmLS9"><img width="480" height="480" title="Lavender | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Lavender | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1VgL4QvwPhMDBE_R0tRsM55nW44ViO0LO" border="0"></a></p><p>WONDERING:<p>I have managed to have a spare moment or two for wondering if we will make it through the process of purchasing a house in a relatively smooth way or not at all! <p>It’s been a journey, as it is with most any decision of that magnitude, and I’m looking forwards to it being over so we can truly start to settle in. There have been more than a few houses that we’ve looked at, and the puzzle of figuring out what we really want and what we can live without is always a bit… fun. Plus, living in a house sit with a family of five is an adventure all of it’s own, and not one I’d particularly recommend. There’s just no room! *ahem*<p>… Translation - we have a lot of stuff. <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1LOyy2_gC-YbO3jKlzOI-1SO8EXqK4noi"><img width="480" height="480" title="Cherry Blossom | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Cherry Blossom | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1AH48vig-YEb8U_R8Bhqj_kt0KnXUH8JQ" border="0"></a><p>FEELING THANKFUL:<p>That we might have found ourselves a house to live!<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=13zDH3oumSwlEiQ7PiAiDLc-BBdVq2EyZ"><img width="480" height="480" title="1940s handbag | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="1940s handbag | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1YY-6FNnv0aVDYVwLHNHH5yFFQ3PqVrBo" border="0"></a><p>EATING:<p>Coffee, coffee, and more coffeeeeeeeee… <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1StPup-PtG7wCcGDD2VCnDB8-NLHSheRH"><img width="480" height="480" title="Miss L Fire | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Miss L Fire | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1_ohVfbyC7U8BwhEI5yjMN7S4YcRsl684" border="0"></a><p>WATCHING: <p>Big Bang Theory. I’m a decade behind the trend, but eh.</p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1esLdffKFgNn4UzjVfRooojwMvc1SgRQL"><img width="480" height="480" title="Accessories | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Accessories | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1ixX1ZRYnS_y8ohw8ZAZnNdfaukqkS7Hv" border="0"></a></p><p>WORKING ON:<p>Finding a house, buying a house, rehoming my horse, setting up Teacup Girl for Australian production, our first release back here in Australia ~ Autumn Days, our next release slated for October ~ Galaxy Dreams, Christmas, kombucha, and all of everything else that needs to happen... It’s going to be an insanely busy end of year for us. <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1zy7vE__lvkVYhwmrIRxikBFiIiQrVHoe"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1pPodTEloNq6bkwDACGJHWZPDRGvMHTQK"><img width="480" height="480" title="Autumn Days Collection 2019 by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Autumn Days Collection 2019 by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1sS-lzWwl9AHQXGl1-34D19Vhaj2PeDwC" border="0"></a><p>LOVING:<p>Friends. Coffee. Organizational systems. The wisteria over the deck. Sunshine and walks to the local shops. Gum trees and the refreshing scent of eucalyptus after the rain, as there is nothing else quite like it… Spring. Doing my nails ~ for some reason that has been super satisfying currently. Baths. My most favourite thing of all ~ working on samples and seeing new designs come to life! Um, did I mention coffee? Yah… </p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1XiYofhRPU5tCl8r6b94MoczQ5nn2agxa"><img width="480" height="480" title="Rosie Lovebird by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Rosie Lovebird by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1fpXMe37KkpVJfStVGJ5505RH14c5VU-r" border="0"></a></p><p>ATTEMPTING:<p>To get through the end of this year without physically and mentally wrecking myself. I’m not gonna lie, moving back has been exhausting, and I think it’s taking me a while to recover. Plus, I keep getting colds and flue bugs, as well as with all the work I’m trying to stay on top of ~ my body is super sore and tight at the moment. It’s been a whole thing. </p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1lVjqSskmGcps6_R4UktTL2Pz_s6JyQlx"><img width="480" height="480" title="Purple Rain | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Purple Rain | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1WHs8zeHHK1IgmWYH77RKZ10UGuu78-AL" border="0"></a></p><p>WANTING:<p>To finish buying the house, find a new home for Copper, to <em>ride my horse again as it’s been almost two years now since I’ve last ridden and I’m not okay with that… </em>It’s been the longest I’ve ever gone without riding since I was twelve! I’d also really like things to go smoothly over the next two months, but I might just be dreaming. I guess we will see… </p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1zy7vE__lvkVYhwmrIRxikBFiIiQrVHoe"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1TtKYepKl-kRvqS7fYgWv6vktUdihquI6"><img width="480" height="480" title="Winter Knitting | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Winter knitting | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Rs22FfYmOMQ3n7n8QVwgrChae9l5FM7n" border="0"></a></p><p>DOING:<p>All the work. Everything for Teacup Girl is just go-go-go at the moment. Trying to push the business back up and running after being on hiatus since March is proving to be tough. But I sort of expected that, so I’ve just gotta keep moving on ~ full steam ahead. <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1T8Z_IIp_Ih9zpLDFNu1Tul1zevMhD-ct"><img width="480" height="480" title="Mister Patterpaws the Red Squirrel brooch by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Mister Patterpaws the Red Squirrel brooch by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1XRad6UHlfahzes1DgJnX9GRK7eXiTiee" border="0"></a><p> xox, <p>bonita<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>My Business:<br><br><a href="http://www.teacupgirl.com">Teacup Girl</a> <br>Instagram | <a href="https://instagram.com/teacup.girl/">@teacup.girl</a><br>Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/TeacupGirl/">Teacup Girl Official FB Group</a><br>YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sW1rjvPV-wgXazZuVWmg">Teacup Girl</a></p>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-25923948800284801692019-08-27T14:07:00.001+10:002019-08-27T14:07:33.011+10:00༺ Is That Dior? ༻<p><img width="650" height="437" title="Courtyard of the National Sound & Film Archive | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Courtyard of the National Sound & Film Archive | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=19RKuTMVgMUVz8O5tvwa7yVjGYvmv7j89" border="0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1999w7b-CPCqVW6BBjvBon4wxc9CoX0jc"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1FrV1zy_Msqx4Q7hHvEF1iKC5seTLfGvk"><img width="650" height="433" title="Inspired by Dior New Look | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Inspired by Dior New Look | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1FVAIYfCDAsGIQt4qdRDeAqp7Jj1q1fUN" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1999w7b-CPCqVW6BBjvBon4wxc9CoX0jc"><img width="650" height="975" title="Winter season 1950s vintage style | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Winter season 1950s vintage style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1kAu7Do8z2CPqmvS-9YmErfmxJq6SXy0x" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1IR9kH1QkZ4BkpoxgILTM4w3ehK31v1Fg"><img width="650" height="433" title="Courtyard of the National Sound & Film Archive | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Courtyard of the National Sound & Film Archive | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Rog4QpbhrLXOsQWQ29_0JfChxOyquXUA" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1-ADgKxsfxSVawSSyfk1TFtu5ddRdMKs-"><img width="650" height="483" title="Winter season 1950s vintage style | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Winter season 1950s vintage style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1TQn7MadI02vk7kWwcpb3Kd4zf64kOtch" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1JnAtXRlL_qjUFm9G0myOVCB0LnZRKYJd"><img width="640" height="960" title="Details in vintage - a black velvet platter hat and Miriam Haskell brooch | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Details in vintage - a black velvet platter hat and Miriam Haskell brooch | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=13KJ88P8mncinSsvxGX9HE1J1d42repLW" border="0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1NUXJcEeiHrdDtclpW-Iw4cLbNxctd4yY"><img width="650" height="433" title="Winter season 1950s vintage style | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Winter season 1950s vintage style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=19dM9zwL66DBfUpzmQVilmWvPhHPJ7Qed" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1qBileR31pbnoUpAVXcU7p9JC-BHVEEA6"><img width="650" height="975" title="Courtyard of the National Sound & Film Archive | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Courtyard of the National Sound & Film Archive | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1oVUfFciqt9T8k8ow_C5_OS2miot-7Plf" border="0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Mqwu-g7BUCxfO8EtAgIDBlGoi_jCuwUb"><img width="650" height="444" title="Inspired by Dior New Look | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Inspired by Dior New Look | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1TJuZDO7-LsUYmySqX6HclkM25vrDOZbG" border="0"></a><img width="650" height="975" title="Inspired by Dior New Look | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Inspired by Dior New Look | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1EmmHrOBleOXn_Q4RT5xl6fhMuOcSIjvL" border="0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=14vlpNbFKhS0pX4rSZfCkjLgp2kE0wSl7"><img width="650" height="416" title="Details in vintage - a black velvet platter hat and Miriam Haskell brooch | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Details in vintage - a black velvet platter hat and Miriam Haskell brooch | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1qEeW4m9KPOEL7ihL7zu5Seda_K3rDOun" border="0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1OSX54GQb3xHB4vMd3Dwa2d8u7l1DSeyg"><img width="650" height="489" title="Inspired by Dior New Look | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Inspired by Dior New Look | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=16iV36LHkwthShBKku2eUMXDxnc6L-pG5" border="0"></a></p><p>Of course, when one galivants off to view daring ensembles and darling frocks, one also has to pull out a fabulous ensemble to suit the occasion…</p><p>For my visit to <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.com/2019/08/dressmaker.html">The Dressmaker costume exhibition</a> I tried tor a Dior New Look inspired outfit ~ I feel like it really is the silhouette and style to go for if you ever want to look instantly glamourous and Parisian chic ~ as you see in the movie with all those jaw-dropping ensembles.</p><p>I think it worked out to some degree. I do wish I had a cream or white Lilli Ann or Suzy Perette suit jacket to really finalize the silhouette properly. However, the biggest niggle for me was that I must of packed my glove collection away in storage because I <em>cannot </em>find hide nor hair of them, and that meant I had to wear <em>navy </em>gloves with my <em>black</em> accessories and it was the worst. The WORST I tell you! </p><p>Except for the fact that my pin curls wouldn’t brush out properly ~ and I was stuck in the 80’s… </p><p>So Fluff. Much Pooff. </p><p>And that was the WORST ~ the absolute <em>WORST</em> I tell you! </p><p>#vintagegirlproblems anyone? </p><p>Haha! </p><p>I think the best thing about this outfit is that some of the pieces I’ve had since my very first thrift shop for vintage style pieces, and some of them literally arrived in the mail that week…</p><p>Believe it or not, the Mary Jane heels predate my vintage style. I’ve had them since 2007 when I first started a full time job. They caught my eye when I was looking for work shoes and I’m glad they did as they are my favourite pair of black shoes with the dainty heel and strap. </p><p>My black top I’ve had since 2010 ~ I think? I’m pretty sure I found it the very first time I ever went “shopping” for vintage at the op shops, and it’s stayed with me ever since. Even though I don’t wear black all that often, it’s such a classic, timeless piece that it’s survived many culls that most of my older wardrobe hasn’t. Miraculously it even fits through all the weight gain with my thyroid disease! </p><p>The next oldest piece is my faux fur jacket which I bought in 2012 at the Frock It Up Vintage fair and it’s been a heavy staple in my wardrobe every winter. You can dress it up, dress it down ~ I often throw it on with jeans and a plain top, and it’s just been such a fabulous buy. </p><p>The handbag was gifted to me from a friend who thought of me when his mother was passing on some handbags. It’s an 80’s piece, but I loved the classic vibe it has and thought it fit so well with this look. </p><p>The velvet platter chapeau from 2015 is somewhat faded and misshapen as it’s that dusty brown rather than a true black at some angles, but I really love it because I feel like this hat was worn and loved during it’s lifetime. I’m just continuing the trend of doting on it as it’s a charming, not-too-out-there-but-still-a-statement-piece style. I actually have no clue what era it’s from, but my best guess would be the 1940’s. </p><p>I’m wearing my one and only piece of Miriam Haskell jewellery ~ and if you get into vintage jewellery collection, that’s name you will see a lot. She was a very prolific designer, and her pieces are much sort after for statement jewellery. This feather brooch is one of her more demure designs, but it suits my style so well, I’m glad it joined my collection in 2018.</p><p>The pleated skirt ~ well, you might have guessed by the long run down that it’s the piece that arrived that week in the mail! An incredibly lucky eBay find that was way prettier in person than I was expecting, this one made me gasp when I opened the parcel. </p><p>It’s so long and full, and swishes so beautifully. I was absolutely chuffed to find out that I could fit my biggest, flouffiest cupcake petticoat under there ~ my Doris petticoat in peach. I haven’t worn such a copious amount of pouf in way too long, and let me tell you ~ I was grinning from ear to ear as I spun around in the kitchen showing my mister how epic the fluff was!</p><p>Almost a full decade {<em>!!</em>} of collecting vintage and this is the perfect outfit to really showcase the beauty of classic, timeless fashion. All the pieces fit together no matter how far apart I’ve collected them, and in a way, it’s completely ageless. It’s so cool, and a wee bit surreal to think that I’ve been wearing vintage for almost ten years, but at the same time, I’m so happy. </p><p>This is so me, even after all this time. </p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Vintage Velvet Double Rose Platter Hat | Can’t remember where I purchased it!<br>1950s Faux Fur Swing Jacket | Frock It Up Vintage Fair<br>Black Embroidered Top | Thrifted<br>1940’s Navy Gloves | eBay<br>Miriam Haskell Pearl Embellished Brass Feather Brooch | Instagram<br>80’s Bottle Purse | Gift<br>Vintage Pleated Skirt | eBay<br>Fish Net Stockings | Kmart<br>Crinoline | <a href="https://www.dorisdesigns.co.uk/shop/adult-doris/peach-petticoat-underskirt/">Doris Designs Adult 26" Petticoat in Peach</a><br>Suede Mary Jane Heels | Payless (Old)<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a></p>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-19544964691895768802019-08-13T19:32:00.001+10:002019-08-13T20:09:37.984+10:00༺ The Dressmaker ༻<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1aB_mmCeA8gBHxk4e3iMePKZ4xL47xvvv"><img width="650" height="488" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1pceyxKF51DvioCUkESl9dE5MeN_Hyg-s" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1QPnW8S1oIMmTmZ6pSdywBfVwmbDrUwg6"><img width="650" height="488" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1rbhIgMsLBqdBTGbKfZ9tJTf7qaSvU6YN" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1t9snWLmoEvb6YIMR1NutV7VNnqhZbpV5"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1PQGSyzjW34F5ffRQ68gofWe69ql08jwV" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1K1L8km57Pcf_7DynfcfyNoxGi2GfDqqq"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1o27g20mDEsbsZBOcC-DXu0HA4NFbETid" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1XqY6Hki5SbjlEwp1YI3h00ewhNeosPP3"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Yg8jtbFwyLiO4C9L4-e9vdTP_V_dVh2D" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1yVig22v9i0MMkNM9D0N4Rm9Bix0imz2k"><img width="650" height="867" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1CLrsGQd68cG1rpd_K7rL16PBhESmkmyC" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Dp7ubB4ZNpIAPMr23ZFQyrd5P0X_XTgU"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1-IXPcF-xInDsZ4RIU1ZWdg63R5_CJKaS" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1oevi3dxYJmXK3C8xIccyBwZrflfGUbSX"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1K-_pJ3xPYQUYAjdnWmIDpYg6C7YCyPkD" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1wH4eHXs62YYOPbNEFfV4yrvOUWOK531b"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=12Pez8bC8wfCzJKepQw1MB6JJLfecsHkF" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1ZVVuUWQwz98IIuJO9zbKgJqQnW3cC4iC"><img width="650" height="867" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1iGgX2HbqQvL2i0vWc2K9SmrBDEQXUnnX" border="0"></a></p><p align="left">~ <em>True vintage 1950’s silk cocktail frock ~ she is divine and my most favourite thing ever ~</em></p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=18_K-ZuKYPVkJbnWmnmUE_YFBarzxEmJe"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1m4GAb4HRKmsixVbJ1hRHSXhUEjf-zxv-" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1xZXhMNbuq5l2a2d-0NfGvCMi2_CwrkyO"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1cPQaemqaJ66UthTnONib9wR84fwD9MaI" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1gkQSQPZkWTa90CuE4I83w0CaDzozV_5F"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1ZFDoeXAGkz6cq31bRvbXLgfyXXFEL5v4" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1h8LLfckEwGZvJQ7HIua8kzZFzeuSKPNn"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=167VVO_2RlVPBV-UFdbMVpoMncmfpInj6" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1QQ5bC9nYBnfnfR390s-Eu5meJ-cS1OYn"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=11bRfrGVlTQz0OxqiwQ67Gab5e1qb0WtJ" border="0"></a><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1bgSRdRV6oWh28A7H8RGOT4O_0iUcFSsY" border="0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1jqcWfE_HH9yDhTW6JiGuInuPUK8F5kwR"><img width="650" height="488" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1ynkcvCF8xMhoQoXhFC_qzogPaItTRd69" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1RXaRtlf2HRTaZ59k0z34G_9DXnBF-k7C"><img width="650" height="488" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1s05j_ta685rluu-WJzgrtCA_tia6G9lJ" border="0"></a></p><p><em>~ Vintage girl camouflage on point… Am I as fabulously dressed as these mannequins yet? ~</em></p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1HomI8dZsy3Mi9MmJAW3LSIR4aR2kizx4"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1elqT7F7CkA87YX8c3fV6GCdMVqCipJkA" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1h1do3m1SfGyaU-TtR52a4SE4qP1OWDhz"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1xQh0xc5PIjKGhRVWuCumcXuQrRk98hNI" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1ZzdaTVHOUmFj5ajNuNkOAFBJWg0jwoXW"><img width="210" height="280" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1oDjWN-7A9pr01G34_QyD-QPINzb0l4x5" border="0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1GFZ2PKG8teNLfr9Jyh7z_oubcbhYDS57"><img width="650" height="488" title="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition at the National Sound and Film Archive, Canberra 2019 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1VoCNfhrAlqDpGRlb6KdzXyY1BL0C0K5Y" border="0"></a></a></p><p>My best friend-really-actually-sister told me that she wanted to take me to the National Sound and Film Archive to see a costume exhibition that was for The Dressmaker. Although I’ve heard of the movie and read costuming blog posts about it ~ I have never actually seen the film {<em>but I do plan to see it soon</em>}.</p><p>It didn’t take much convincing for me to go {<em>like, none at all</em>} because I’d seen the movie stills and knew the clothing was abso-flippin’-lutely fantastic. And I was right. It really was an enjoyable display, there was quite a bit to see, as well as a short film on the behind the scenes process of costuming the movie which I found fascinating. I adore looking at the fabrics, and seeing the all the amazing details close up. </p><p>There were some simply divine true vintage pieces that were also used amongst the lovely reproduction vintage. I fell hard for a 1950’s silk cocktail frock in fire red with the most fabulous hip swag in the shape of a bow! </p><p>I’m sure I was drooling as I stood there admiring it and taking a billion pictures of its structure. I really want to try and reproduce that frock when I have the skills one day because it was utter perfection…</p><p>My second favourite outfit was the ballgown embellished with Swarovski crystals and the most delicate beading. My friend pointed out where one of the embellished strands had fallen off, and it’s really great to see the wear on even these stunning pieces. It makes them feel more comfortable and like actual clothing.</p><p>Though the French pleated silk chiffon cape looked like something out of the fairy kingdom ~ honestly, it is so inspiring to see how it sits and flows. It really feels like you were looking at true <em>haute couture </em>as the garments are impeccably crafted. Even the distressed pieces looked perfectly, truly destroyed and lived in for twenty five plus years.</p><p>My only complaint is that I couldn’t poke inside the garments and really see how they were constructed… But of course, I know why not… Just, wouldn’t it be amazing if you could! <br><br>And although my hair was stuck 1980 and <em>not</em> 1950 ~ much to my dismay ~ I still couldn’t resist the chance to take some photos with the stunning art deco architecture of the National Sound and Film Archive. So if you needed more close up photos of my Dior New Look inspired ensemble, that’s coming soon. </p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-68220608899643783342019-08-06T18:57:00.001+10:002019-08-06T20:05:10.012+10:00༺ Dustin’ off the Ol’ YouTube ༻<p><br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lhM_whyEW6g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p><p>Ack! Finally I have filmed something new for the YouTube channel… </p><p>There hasn’t been anything new for … Um, years? But I’ve been filming more for the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ-sW1rjvPV-wgXazZuVWmg/featured?view_as=subscriber">Teacup Girl YouTube</a> channel ~ which you should <em>totally </em>check out if you want to know more about brooches, or brooch making and all the creative art-y stuff I get up to over there.</p><p>Anyway, the long and the short of it is that I’ve been having a lot of fun making those videos and it’s inspired me to comeback to YouTube for Lavender & Twill.</p><p>So our comeback is a thrift haul ~ and you’ll just have to watch to see the treasures I found! </p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-35377585550273596272019-07-20T21:11:00.002+10:002019-07-21T20:10:50.306+10:00༺ In the Courtyard ༻<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1kgvm00w_OtnYPEmKU7VQQvIN9vGpFbiu"><img width="650" height="1001" title="True vintage 1950s dress with local Thai fashions | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="True vintage 1950s dress with local Thai fashions | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=16XVKspLPBiN-fV-bjFKRQEkrqCKzRHv8" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1C7Bbn74HMe2RfAIDNDQRHxbtSG4y_tsV"><img width="650" height="484" title="Vintage style at Nimman One, Nimman, Chiang Mai | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage style at Nimman One, Nimman, Chiang Mai | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1o962pTiJakHrIZLtLi48ztl204FkRT5E" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1NGY55x_CTmrWbCqkiWzj71HLFP6S5n8V"><img width="650" height="433" title="Nimman One Building, Nimman, Chiang Mai | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Nimman One Building, Nimman, Chiang Mai | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1765c9DqQKTS1aYKFlqzDatNTuPfowDfn" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Qv4LNfVcWX8aSnivzcEdUDiuoFyyIc-2"><img width="650" height="943" title="Vintage traveling style in the tropics of Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage traveling style in the tropics of Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1ij5hTeVZr7lbhWkieQ4ZlGTYouMrmtwR" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1OsemgCBeYjv7Z6Kx0SjSCWXxXwgjNoj_"><img width="650" height="433" title="True vintage 1950s advert inspiration | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="True vintage 1950s advert inspiration | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1f9mOvQZubUovCy8D-QBnevRlBHc_sZ0g" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1l5cqIrPwTQvX2s8AjeRuE-vUCxPfnkD0"><img width="650" height="812" title="Mixing 1950s vintage with local Thai fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Mixing 1950s vintage with local Thai fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1umupZdcOcHc5WpNKNjLZDNnYR1Twq78X" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1FLR0NVqLkupO7RDFIGiKzkToWfNKZDf-"><img width="650" height="975" title="Mixing 1950s vintage with local Thai fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Mixing 1950s vintage with local Thai fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1hqvdLgqH-pM3aWaqZahU6SgM8Y2r9AFi" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=191t8ij08tGOPxmUjAjRIfBLJKfpf6mPC"><img width="650" height="975" title="Vintage style at Nimman One, Nimman, Chiang Mai | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage style at Nimman One, Nimman, Chiang Mai | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1LllKKW3VXOF3snvI79xhelmjn6FvcOhy" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1jFCmZW8naVyACE5iPtJvcRxZqpk-NV8q"><img width="650" height="433" title="Nimman One Building, Nimman, Chiang Mai | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Nimman One Building, Nimman, Chiang Mai | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1RHXEGBk1GRZQ-sGCqizGWymmoFqDBLi6" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1QtY0HxRWtV8hH4kGWwWgPSUudfRft-9k"><img width="650" height="975" title="Vintage traveling style in the tropics of Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage traveling style in the tropics of Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1dr4BSdtbUAMW9XtETAcMOHh34re7n7UA" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1EH8WkIGLBYwD5yYshB_-nPOpR2nNQYMN"><img width="650" height="557" title="Chiang Mai fashion ~ an Thai embroidered handbag | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Chiang Mai fashion ~ a Thai embroidered handbag | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1BCZvS655j_2k84s3NV1wVDBav__Hb5pK" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1dU39Icc6AyHI2YLkMa1dA1fCG3LSMc3i"><img width="650" height="433" title="Mixing 1950s vintage with local Thai fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Mixing 1950s vintage with local Thai fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1qfbB_XLlxqk1V04Z2iDfLOf3hRUHq-MN" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1URMdEulsExrELWH4JUrS_INgMMHlU_FE"><img width="650" height="975" title="Vintage traveling style in the tropics of Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage traveling style in the tropics of Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1WwqvSiO83f-eBx1vKK0FiwNMSw3NYr9-" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1m0HMl8JF84_RBElSNl2U7HtgCw17Cejr"><img width="650" height="975" title="True vintage 1950s advert inspiration | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="True vintage 1950s advert inspiration | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1xq3f6BKuGeaNFXzo5KIbm7AG6We8fsLn" border="0"></a></p><p>One of the prettiest places that I really enjoyed visiting in Chiang Mai was Nimman One. A group of buildings in Nimman {<em>the district</em>} just outside of the Old City that are arranged around the loveliest courtyard. </p><p>I fell in love with this place the moment I laid eyes on it, and instantly knew it had to be featured on the blog!</p><p>Of course, it’s difficult to fully portray the beauty of the architecture and surroundings ~ there are lovely tall green trees in the courtyard, and outside of the building ~ and it’s a very popular place. Lots of people walking through to visit the tiny shops tucked away in the walls, my favourite of these being the Monsoon Tea Shop which stock local teas made up into a huge range of delicious blends and flavours. </p><p>While we were there, another group was also taking photos ~ but they had set up a mannequin and were taking stock photos. Which was certainly easier than trying to figure out the timing for taking some of the pictures we did! </p><p>At night time the whole area is just as gorgeous, as the lanterns light up the clock tower, and the fairy lights that are strung all over the courtyard in the shape of a marque make the cobblestones glow. </p><p>Story time though, ‘coz the unexpected can still happen in the prettiest of surrounds!</p><p>…So to start at the beginning: I’m wearing a stunning true vintage dress in these pictures, and I just love it. It’s homemade I think ~ no label, and the waist is sewn shut with no opening or fastening so it’s a bit impossible to put on. It’s one of those “wiggle gingerly and smoosh through one boob at a time” kind of dresses ~ and if you’ve ever had one of those you’ll know exactly what I mean! </p><p>And all is going fine and dandy with the shoot, I’m so happy with how the whole ensemble looks in this location ~ but of course, it’s tropical heat so I’m “glowing” in no time at all.</p><p>And unbeknownst to me, this had caused my dress to stick horribly!</p><p>Most of the way through the shoot, and I do is put down my handbag… Then I hear that dreaded ripping sound that is every vintage wearer’s nightmare. Uh-oh…!</p><p>Of course, I can’t actually see where the rip is located at first, but that won’t be a problem for long because the more I’m moving around, the more ripping I hear ~ *le GASP*</p><p>Obviously, I’m doing my best to minimise my motion, I’m keeping my arms glued down, so I really didn’t think it was <em>that bad</em> until I tried to adjust my hair, and not one, but BOTH armpits had blown out significantly ~ yes, you could totally see almost all of the side of my long line bra through the holes! *cringe*</p><p>So now I’m tucking in fluttering shreds of fabric, smiling for photos and trying to make sure no one sees my bra, because OF COURSE everyone’s looking at the strange lady dancing around in the middle of the courtyard. </p><p>Thankfully, we finished the photoshoot and walked back to the closest shopping mall, which is Maya. On the way I noticed that there was a tiny clothing stall selling dresses and I stopped immediately to pick up an emergency dress.</p><p>It was only when I got changed in the bathroom at Maya that the full extent of the damage was revealed ~ unfortunately it was the worst I’ve ever seen happen in a vintage dress. On one side it was the fabric right next to the underarm seam that had popped, which is perfectly fixable, but on the other side, underneath the sleeve had shredded, and this giant tear went straight across to the apex of the bust, and down the side of the bodice. Somehow that tear had decimated the sleeve completely. </p><p>So there went my hope of an easy fix, but there’s enough fabric left in the sleeves to mend the bodice, so thankfully I can repurpose the sleeves for that. Then I’m going to purchase some black velvet and make replacement cap sleeves for the dress. And I’m also going to fix the waist and create some sort of waist opening because it’s just a pain to put on. But now I know why such a stunning dress was priced so cheaply… Haha!</p><p>So all’s well that probably ends well, and I’ll almost have a different dress to wear out of the whole ordeal.</p><p>But gosh! I've never had a vintage dress {<em>or any other kind of vintage</em>} disintegrate so completely while I’m wearing it, and I really hope it never happens again. I should say that it doesn’t deter me from wearing vintage in any way whatsoever, because even while my dress was literally falling apart on my back, I still felt so elegant in this frock. I loved the way it moved, and the pleated skirt was so swishy. Plus, that little black velvet touch at the lapel really adds that extra detail that I do so adore. So while I might have had the worst experience vintage has to offer with this dress, I also had the best experience at the same time ~ and I love it!</p><p>Of course, now I want to hear what’s your worst {<em>or best</em>} experience with wearing vintage. Do you have any fun stories? Let us know if you do, I’m keen to hear them!</p><p>xox,<br>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Signature Double Rose in “Blue” | Daisy Jean Floral Designs<br>Vintage Milk Glass Rosette Brooch | eBay<br>1950’s Chariot Dress | FB Group<br>Black Skinny Belt | Came with another dress<br>Traditional Thai Embroidered Purse | Wararot Street Market<br>Satin 50s Court Heels | Friendly Panda<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a></p>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-6903498367213728232019-06-14T14:44:00.000+10:002019-06-14T16:20:26.773+10:00༺ Currently: Shifting Shores ༻<p>‘Currently’ posts are a series of memoirs, featuring snapshots of events that are occurring in my day-to-day journey. These episodes feature photos from my <a href="http://instagram.com/missbjvear">Instagram</a>, do come and say “Hi!” if you are around. ♡ <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1ZDZINI60JOgnlnyWPgpdZmE8Yhk--6Ag"><img width="480" height="480" title="ACS_0899" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="ACS_0899" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1lFj4SXowPvggERQ10H24tdShO-qdgvgG" border="0"></a><p>READING:<p>.. A. M. Sohma – KM Shea’s alternate pen name, under which she writes Lit RPG. Now this might sound like a totally weird genre, but the old adage to not judge a book by it’s cover completely applies. It’s a well written story and the characters are so interesting. I really enjoy it so much!<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1KKfso-Q67n3FZanDxu2lJqskW2-PoqXX"><img width="480" height="559" title="ACS_1002" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="ACS_1002" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Mqs_T9ACzI0PCtFbib22yKFrTa7AbZqJ" border="0"></a><p>WONDERING:<p>How I’m going to cope with the freezing cold and why we ever thought it was a good idea to move back to Canberra in the middle of winter!!<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1h_xkEi62y5vpVar6hbP2A478yu9zAOpb"><img width="480" height="480" title="leaf" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="leaf" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1yuMoc6WCtkT6olls09umUnYyXxsp6Ms6" border="0"></a><p>FEELING THANKFUL: <p>Thank I can enjoy a few more days of warm tropical weather and a lovely swimming pool. <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1kJzhaoqzCuW1G0kETMykSpdPOOBp8rtF"><img width="480" height="360" title="ACS_1000-(1)" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="ACS_1000-(1)" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=13eF12W9o9jmcGtavvq616-OrgWHX9_W9" border="0"></a><p>EATING: <p>Singha Spicy Seaweed. It’s a crispy seaweed sheet snack and it’s so freaking delicious ~ I’m totally obsessed!!<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1UWJHCTIoJBxi9ycd8EMBcbpPTeJGimGC"><img width="480" height="640" title="ACS_0998" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="ACS_0998" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=10GVnJ_hkxUGq_rSHQ2q28A_RiFR9pg3A" border="0"></a><p>WATCHING: <p>Not a lot of Netflix, but YouTube. Global Playlist has some really great k-dramas, and I love watching a ton of artists on YT for serious creative inspiration!<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1KzZLSyCCldh113AYImwEj3DAsjX-eaV4"><img width="481" height="480" title="flower-garden" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="flower-garden" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1FroWlxOIUocm3uRz6YQVU8AODrRKEMyR" border="0"></a><p>WORKING ON:<p>Packing up and moving back to Australia. And trying to fit in all the adventures I’ve been too sick or too busy for before we head back!<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1LNeUpHgwTjxorm_wGYPObLglj9mFtndI"><img width="480" height="360" title="ACS_1087" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="ACS_1087" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1zujhggvSelaFyvbP4Tv0A4J9LFgNX448" border="0"></a><p>LOVING:<p>Spicy Seaweed. The POOL. Exploring Chiang Mai. Thunderstorms. Sleep. Filming videos for my Teacup Girl channel. Sketching. Faber Castell Polychromos Coloured Pencils. Watercolour Brush Pens. Summer Soda Iced Coffee. Sukishi ~ Korean BQQ. Kai Kah Cafe. Getting shakes with the kiddos at my favourite local coffee shop. Looking out my window and seeing lush green tree tops in flower. Kitty cuddles with the cute little grey stripy stray that’s adopted us. Sunshine. Blue skies. The heat! <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1hYn6k6NXcxi_9y0dd8WGJgDVUXtxwuzf"><img width="480" height="567" title="ACS_1082" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="ACS_1082" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1xBSnxbBAcUt8Drbx44Ca-plZhXpskBwz" border="0"></a><p>ATTEMPTING: <p>To fit in all the things. Of course. Because it’s not me if I don’t have a million things I decide I MUST DO before a deadline…. <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=12cI2ytpoINsP6yEMR7n_sAtOvSAnYIit"><img width="480" height="640" title="ACS_1047" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="ACS_1047" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1vvlhfwBiWUSJINvqkmLAYv1-orHQZMok" border="0"></a><p>WANTING: <p>To see all the things that we can conceivably make time for. And to stay on track with my schedule so that’s actually possible. <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1HfqMxr_izW-mIAgwnK7tLmnRPLgVmO1n"><img width="480" height="640" title="ACS_1014" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="ACS_1014" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1uphC3sRKeN8T_aDtIDiduPTOqxrKITRX" border="0"></a><p>DOING: <p>Most of the the things on the giant To Do List, including but not limited to: packing, deep cleaning, clearing out, decluttering, preparing for the flights back, in between times playing Best Fiends on my phone, exploring, taking all the photos, organizing the Teacup Girl schedule, working on backend products and procedures for Teacup Girl, last minute shopping, sorting out timelines, etc… but I need more sleep to make sure it keeps happening that’s for sure!<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=14OzzOPJVIHOl6xriaRMQ92nqh5bXbcfo"><img width="480" height="640" title="ACS_1121" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="ACS_1121" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1rV7PlIUj7j_3_Ba1haKJmnLpXA7roI-8" border="0"></a> <p><br><p>xox, <p>bonita <p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Ravelry | <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/lavenderandtwill">lavenderandtwill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a></p>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-32246458550252689882019-04-29T21:38:00.001+10:002019-05-31T02:10:57.152+10:00༺ Pearl of Asia ༻<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1GKabL_IQaBEXGtmDs33txolR5A-NPcta"><img width="650" height="476" title="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=13ZgCPbXPGS1hCiasGs2TQGxCvV1Oilmm" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1IINEx2PtEsZsnbyvTHA2mQdhvhpYQB_l"><img width="650" height="433" title="Tropical frangipanis, Phnom Penh Cambodia | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tropical frangipanis, Phnom Penh Cambodia | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1YQgw_6rqizk5GzP3tNdjzST-Eemazj8q" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1tbBusyDTP04YtMi63ezIyQcefRXB4MKg"><img width="650" height="520" title="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=18eY5QFzHpXnk-9sH19e31Cqcs_WTUEJP" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1T13G8rgSur0tSkYl1jci-8uvg_sI7ECn"><img width="650" height="433" title="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1jRYtiUmI5e4LNb-b6EEUhTxA5QFEfHfr" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=137_exdyKNY3iltAIRjaWAjKO09U5jk3E"><img width="650" height="894" title="Unique Vintage pink stripe dress and Teacup Girl Lovebird brooches | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Unique Vintage pink stripe dress and Teacup Girl Lovebird brooches | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1L-hOr-b0djAFCPW8p-P3grFXmb7r2e99" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1WUneCX0rDw0Ouz2qMk378ZDBWH3sgKNK"><img width="650" height="467" title="Teacup Girl Lovebird brooches | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Teacup Girl Lovebird brooches | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1lzJkFhz-OJQ_FJXCESOUiGrAhB_YZZ-a" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1AOVE-LxZ-0eGa0G2D2cn0cuU3MEolMRW"><img width="650" height="432" title="Hello Kitty Traveling Purse | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Hello Kitty Traveling Purse | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1HclKPaSJhKgfmQi9rt-iSda8cbqQOh1o" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=18LDj8iuNp2wNjQthr-_kTEeW6fchGBDV"><img width="650" height="801" title="Unique Vintage pink stripe dress and Teacup Girl Lovebird brooches | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Unique Vintage pink stripe dress and Teacup Girl Lovebird brooches | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1DVtGqASbHuI2P5lIekTST-uxIIowoat0" border="0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1LwvwURkD2zU-_WrCO14GqbeWc9h9Fr_o"><img width="650" height="482" title="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=16FYBIoRVf9WpggryLRZYW2B0n7IgYBuJ" border="0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1KSF3T7kR7eNnUYM3Kjo6QR-B5W78u-wi"><img width="650" height="975" title="Vintage style for traveling in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage style for traveling in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1_RvpHQmZLWiOkq9E5bUsjMnQAF6iFgU1" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1xrVmqkQsIIURs62LTD6cZENjfRUx99rT"><img width="650" height="474" title="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1-IU0PZSCMFRhQzTfHCOErBP4Klc74EWm" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1FcLJwJ0xr3sbEJXtewWvoHdH3DiNGnY7"><img width="650" height="482" title="Vintage style for traveling in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage style for traveling in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1QvV-zBfrUEw0RxzE0Kt_Sj5-uM3Vu9hM" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1TJZKCy36JkIqQFwM4IfyyqSSyP8o55xv"><img width="650" height="401" title="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Traveling Phnom Penh, Cambodia in vintage style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1NEQ8q8PPmGls_ECppB8Cl9DqjJgezv_8" border="0"><img width="650" height="769" title="C_14c" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="C_14c" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=13DpGbdY2-4X5z8okFQ1zw9E70EBYdgx2" border="0"></a></p><p>We were so lucky this April to spend four days in Phom Penh, Cambodia. We had six days away in total ~ one travel day on either side of the trip, which worked out to be quite a good amount of time for a short tour of the city.</p><p>I’m really glad we got to visit Cambodia ~ they have called Phnom Penh the “Pearl of Asia” and I can understand why. </p><p>There are so many fantastic historical sights to see ~ and I thoroughly enjoyed the chance I had to spend the afternoon out in the city exploring. {<em>I did that by myself while the children went with the Mister to a waterpark ~ much more fun for them than sightseeing!</em>}</p><p>I can’t express enough how beautiful I found the historical, heavily French-inspired architecture throughout Phnom Penh. I love how the French influence has mixed with the local history and culture to create a singularly spectacular city. I really enjoyed visiting the National Museum of Cambodia, and the Royal Palace. The Silver Pagoda was spectacular, and there was a plethora of inspiring colour palettes and patterns that I just soaked up… And took a gazillion photos of! </p><p>I think the nicest thing about solo adventuring is the ability to go completely at your own pace and see all the things you really want to see. I’m perfectly horrible as a traveling companion because I want to see EVERY SINGLE LITTLE thing and take photos of IT ALL. I’ve been told on many occasion to hurry up, but that doesn’t work on me anymore as I now know if I don’t get the photo when I see it, I won’t have another chance and then I’ll regret it later! I’m such a visual person, I simply must capture the pictures I find ~ it’s kind of like treasure hunting to me and I love it. </p><p>Although I really do enjoy exploring by myself for a day or an afternoon, one thing I have to say is that it’s certainly not great for getting photos of yourself in all the exotic locations! Haha… I’m going to have to invest in a tiny travel tripod for my phone I think…</p><p>Alas, it also means that I didn’t get to take the outfit pictures in the city like I was planning. I did manage to get some photos at the housing complex where we were staying so I was glad about that. Not exactly a jaw-dropping location, but it was peaceful, and even the simpler example of a Cambodia building was pretty to me.</p><p>The day of these photos was the first one of our trip, and we had gone out earlier on a boat tour of the Tonlé Sap River. Honestly ~ I was sooo impressed that my makeup {<em>and my curls</em>} managed to last all day in the humidity and heat! </p><p>Thailand has been so dry, I forgot how humid tropical weather can get, but boy, oh boy ~ Cambodia was a very <em>moist</em> reminder. </p><p>I had a very easy time packing for this short jaunt and after I looked at everything in my suitcase, I realised why ~ I’d packed four pink outfits to wear for all four days! </p><p>And you know what? </p><p>I wasn’t the slightest bit unhappy about that. It made accessorizing easy, my makeup could be a similar peachy-pink look every day, I could wear one pair of shoes {<em>instead of bringing the three or so odd pairs I usually do.. Haha!</em>} and that one pair would match my purse!<br><br>Now that might sound a little crazy, but I really do like making sure my looks are complete from head to toe. I miss dressing in true vintage style which really is about co-ordinating each and every part of your ensemble ~ from the undergarments to accessories. </p><p>In the spirit of vintage fashion, I try to style each part of my look along the same rules that dictated a chic and elegant ensemble in the 1940s and 1950s ~ and essentially make sure that my co-ordination is on point! </p><p>And actually, I had some locals enquiring about my look ~ they thought I was a stylist because my whole outfit was matching so perfectly. It was sort of true, but not really in the way they were thinking… I’m a stylist for myself! Haha!</p><p>Creating a capsule travel wardrobe based around my favourite colour certainly made the whole process of packing very simple, and it also meant that each outfit made me feel really happy to wear it. It’s not really something I’d thought of before ~ most people suggest building a capsule wardrobe/suitcase around a “basic” colour such as black, white, blue or tan. </p><p>But I think that if you have enough of your favourite colour in your wardrobe, all of the right accessories are probably already there. It’s also going to be a colour, and the clothing, that you feel comfortable in which will create the perfect mood for a day exploring. </p><p>Now I just need to find enough purple dresses to create a capsule wardrobe in lilac!</p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Signature Double Rose in “Peach” | Daisy Jean Floral Designs<br>Rosie and Ralph Lovebirds Brooch Set | <a href="https://teacupgirl.com/">Teacup Girl</a><br>Unique Vintage Peach Stripe Picnic Dress | BSS Group<br>Hello Kitty Travel Purse | Sanrio Gift Gate<br>Penny Loafers | Big C, Chiang Mai<br><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a></p>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-23951216936999135842019-03-21T01:21:00.001+11:002019-05-25T00:28:12.900+10:00༺ How to Wear Vintage Style while Traveling ༻<p><font face="Adobe Caslon Pro"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=16OUn1C2v35Oz-68ICC_3kNr4OR5qFOJJ"><img width="650" height="488" title="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Ey5ztYKzBHK0ydq44vXxPzPnvNt2jiSh" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=13ODT7lkQJDhX_aIQDtU5qj3NFiuJ59RL"><img width="167" height="223" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1BwcOFlgawF0ugWezlagpXQk2Emu_AC42" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=11V90hutBUCZDt8G6NGiuwocHv_M5luyn"><img width="297" height="223" title="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1wU-ICWSY9L2SrzqwjVxoX1RVVygUG1LH" border="0"></a><img width="167" height="223" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1h51WIDBTMFCS9Tqg3GI6uD-cGETuy1zF" border="0"></font><p>Flying to Phnom Penh, Cambodia was the perfect holiday for us. <p>I had the best time exploring the city ~ I really enjoyed visiting the National Museum of Cambodia, and the Royal Palace. The Silver Pagoda was spectacular, and the architecture throughout the capital city is so stunning. </p><p>During our time away, I realised I’ve been a bit spoiled in Chiang Mai with the weather ~ one thing that was stood out to me was how much more humid Phnom Penh is compared to Chiang Mai currently. It was more like Koh Lanta, southern Thailand on-the-beach level of humidity, or Penang Island in Malaysia.<p>It also reminded me that I still haven’t written about all the tips and tricks I’ve picked up for dressing in vintage style while in the tropics from living here for the last two years. Some of this also applies for general travel, but obviously if you are heading to cooler climates layering with warmer clothing will be a must. Either way, here are my tips ~ please enjoy!<br><br><h3 align="center">~ Tips for dressing Vintage Style while Traveling in the Tropics ~<br><br></h3><ul><ul><li>Sundresses are your best friend. It might be an obvious place to start, but a light 1950’s style sundress will get you through hot weather and allow your legs to keep cool. Alternatively, a peasant blouse with a full skirt, or a 1940’s shirtwaist dress are great options as well.<br><br></li><li>Light clothing that isn’t confining is the goal, but remember that a vintage silhouette from the 1940’s and 1950’s always had the natural waist {just above the belly button} defined.<br><br></li><li>A belt will help to define your waist, and you can also try adding a sash, or knotted fabric belt for a less structure, but still accentuating a nipped in waist. If it’s super hot, a skinny belt is a good way to reduce the heat factor. </li></ul></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://thelingeriejournal.com/exquisite-form-vintage-lingerie-ads/"><img width="191" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1UQ3maG8YbJdG7ZuCCHKMh8yIioh8W7UH" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=18K5qKijDzf9PLkdzHe_b4OvJMF8SXN3w"><img width="170" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Cka3lyGkATNqz-GzhHkHoYmtfKNbu-55" border="0"></a><a href="https://www.bobbinsandbombshells.com/blog/2016/11/23/fashionable-history-lingerie-by-decade-1950s"><img width="156" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1CRZiQz61lsTKwYlprtjiB3ett0wOHQ_b" border="0"></a><br></p><ul><ul><li>Skip foundation garments ~ seriously, you have too ~ and go for a vintage style brassiere to keep the correct shape underneath. What Katie Did or Rago have amazing reproduction vintage styles, but if you’re a babe on a budget, go to Target or Kmart and skip the pretty bras for the wireless “granny” bras. Look for a ‘lift and separate’ shape give you just the silhouette you need without having to spend too much. If you’re still not sure what style you are looking for research old vintage lingerie ads to find out. From the 1930's through to the 1960's brassiere structure didn't change that drastically unless you are specifically looking for a bullet-bra, and the right style will cover all of those decades. <br><br><li>Cover up! The sun isn’t as harsh in the tropics as it is in Australia, but you will still get burnt. Especially if you are outside sightseeing all day. Borrow a tip from sun-safe Asian travellers and carry a light foldable umbrella. It really will save your skin and keep you cooler while you walk around. It’s also more convenient than a big hat to tuck away and get out of photos when you want to snap a picture.<br><br></li><li>It goes without saying, but invest in a really good sunscreen. My favourite out of all the sunscreens I’ve tried is <a href="https://www.avene.com.au/sun-care/sunscreen-emulsion-spf-50">Avène Sunscreen Emulsion SPF 50</a>, which has a matte finish and goes beautifully under makeup, even through a day’s wear of “glistening”. </li></ul></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1JyUAJKGrqxwVsAopx4n5INwpe6Bo3dzz"><img width="300" height="300" title="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Q-KKgOOn0XS-nVq4h8IbzJKDjaFCb0DJ" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=142J6kkbX__3LNPWZXKUvaH-uRtDAEZm1"><img width="228" height="300" title="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1xyL_5HENKl0VVujP6zTb2k2PwhaJCV4Z" border="0"></a><br></p><ul><ul><li>Open sandals are a popular vintage vacation style, as well as being comfortable for walking in, but watch out for the tops of your feet getting burnt. Apply sunscreen before going out for the day. Go for styles that strap on so you don’t have to worry about them flopping loose. This will help if you find yourself walking on less than great pavement; or short rocky trails.<br><br></li></ul></ul>
<ul><ul><li>Carry a backpack. If you are traveling around a lot, carrying a purse isn’t
always safe if it’s over your shoulder, and a large shoulder bag can hurt your
neck after a long time. Backpacks balance the load and if you are looking for
the perfect vintage style backpack – <a href="https://anellodirect.com/backpacks/Japan-Anello-PU-Leather-Backpack-Rucksack-Regular-Large-Size-AT-B1211">Anello</a>
do beautiful backpacks in different colours and sizes – my favourite is found <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.com/2017/07/miami-beach.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.com/2018/06/peppy-robins-navy-plaid.html">here</a>. </li></ul></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1hrYqkp0RvpGQip-aR2lr6oihL-mcyLk_"><img width="180" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1x2l1nLN0khiUA-UuHuQUifduDHVeWAFi" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1WIgC4catzormv9hoTV1f-kRfmUybDQQ5"><img width="162" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=119pfYqv1dTCzxPQZBXOv4mwGbv0ETTEh" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1oC_09bbjz5TXkUhR2SAnNGGVBi7e8qb4"><img width="218" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1hwFL0MT21Q8XgKV2k0uUrHUoGqwAw_li" border="0"><br></a></p><ul><ul><li>Be prepared to have your hair up continuously. Even if your hair isn’t curly like mine, and can cope with the humidity, it will just be too hot and add extra sweat to have it down on the back of your neck if you are outside for any length of time. If you are inside, most places are airconditioned in the cities, so you can do your normal ‘dos.<br><br></li><li>For vintage style updos – poodles, ponytails, Gibson rolls and braids are great for getting your hair out of your face and off your neck. I love to add hair flowers, or a vintage nylon scarf for a cheerful holiday touch!</li></ul></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1uZQdo7EJkVHoDXSYTjw_K5qkUQpy7aAj"><img width="181" height="240" title="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1N1hOFOmvUfgipokKXXeR1VxLlfpKlt0V" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1ET6hrYYTDH0ybOZ_ZQvTEGhjKWoP8ot3"><img width="182" height="240" title="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1QxmCNTekG9htWiHyUQaK_HWQ2VYWqtLB" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1TMceV9XLe0uVR_ya-s7FIA2zcQ82uVgi"><img width="180" height="240" title="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Est_Hactrkmhx9b6XMN7D8SgEqh99GSh" border="0"></a></p><ul><ul><li>Makeup can be tricky ~ a powder foundation will stay on longer through the sweat, pop it in your bag for touch ups. Try to let your face dry naturally before touching up, if you touch your face while it’s damp you will remove your base. Also, if you apply powder over the top of a damp face, it will get cakey. Wait if you can until it’s dry and then touch up. <br><br><li>For eye makeup ~ waterproof mascara is a must, and if you want to wear eyeshadow you will need a primer to help it stay. Try to set your brows with eyebrow powder if you use a pencil or pomade to fill them in, as that will help to prevent them sweating off. I haven’t found an eyeliner that will stay on for a cats eye flick, and so going for a 40’s makeup look will work better for the heat.<br><br><li>A good makeup setting spray is invaluable for all day glamour, so try out <a href="https://www.urbandecay.com/all-nighter-setting-spray-by-urban-decay/ud803.html">Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray</a>, or <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/LOr%C3%A9al-Infallible-Fixing-Mist-100ml/dp/B019ORDZVK">L'Oréal Paris Infallible Fixing Mist</a> for a budget-friendly option that works brilliantly. <br><br><li>If you are wearing red lipstick and drinking a lot {<em>as you need to do to stay hydrated in the heat</em>}, carrying a reusable straw will be handy to keep the lipstick off your face. It’s also great for the environment so that’s an added bonus. Alternatively, look for a reusable drink bottle that comes with a narrow drinking spout, or an attached straw. </li></ul></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1TcQ4vx1epIxRXplHcE2i2iDhBiWrFjRg"><img width="169" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=11BT4XmCTNG-LMXWkq_s5Pb6QcmBuU3FN" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1G1DMQotZAEoiH64XvKYeHYrqzvLktBGG"><img width="188" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1n_htstkEWx-0o2tEc3GiEpRClp1EMHdM" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1wE4FkHXGeiIYZP_GDsKWwkHhFIbC4FdJ"><img width="175" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1XTdA11WxscwXKeSkQLAaAKRjyPSdvwG8" border="0"></a></p><ul><ul><li>Carry a hand fan. Besides looking lovely and elegant, a hand fan can be your best friend besides your water bottle if you are stuck in a stuffy hot spot!<br><br><li>Try to avoid wearing true vintage if you can. You will start sweating as soon as you walk out the door, it’s like walking into a wall of damp heat, or a wet oven. My experience has been that you can only wear a garment once and then it will need washing to remove sweat stains. True vintage won’t hold up to continuous repeated washing, will fade from the sunlight faster, and could go permanently yellow. I’ve a couple of reproduction dresses go yellow even though I wash them after wearing, simply because of the constant sweat contact. The heat seems to set the yellowing into the fabric, so it’s really difficult to remove. If you think your true vintage will stand up to the harsh wear, then by all means go ahead, but personally I think it’s better to wear repro and save your vintage.<br><br><li>For the voluptuous ladies, some anti-chaffing precautions should be considered. I really love <a href="https://www.dove.com/us/en/men-care/deodorant/stick/men-care-extra-fresh-deodorant-stick.html">Dove’s Men + Care Extra Fresh Deodorant</a> stick. I’ve tried other antiperspirants, but this is the first one that’s really worked for me and stopped thigh chaffing. My top tip for this is to go for one that has moisturizing properties, as well as being in stick form. Other types of antiperspirant won’t work, and can make the chaffing worse. I don’t know why, but men’s deodorant seems to work better for me than ladies, but you may need to shop around to find the one that suits you best.<br><br></li><li>Alternatively, you can wear bike shorts or lingerie shorts under your skirts to stop the rubbing, but beware as these can make the situation worse if they stop at the wrong spot on your legs {like the point of contact between your thighs}, or end up rolling up. Plus, the extra layer that will add to heat factor so that’s something to consider. </li></ul></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1EpoC7qaN9rF6xNVs38ST1hjyv6gphC-_"><img width="185" height="215" title="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1MkkX1lP9TcvaVPybRTUO5JTsZUq57oAK" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1xYVIV_whUAyZAggOmAeJLoBH_in71MOr"><img width="171" height="215" title="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1PEBi9a_A8zVvOD1juevDM7HHp8cPuY22" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1LlaqyQgkHBcZEFljMQeAdrFy2W78IDN1"><img width="197" height="215" title="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage Style Fashion while traveling | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1vS5ReacV243OPQEKYK8Gk66FDcTzf-IJ" border="0"></a><br></p><ul><ul><li>For style inspiration, look for vintage vacation outfits and advertisements, and go super light and relaxed. Linen and cotton are fantastic fabrics if you can find them, but you can’t beat a seersucker for being light and comfortable whilst remaining crinkle free throughout the day’s adventures.<br><br></li><li>Brooches and fun earrings are two of my favourite accessories to travel with. One, they are small and easy to pack. Two, they don’t add any extra layers to your skin as necklaces and bangles can do.<br><br></li><li>A pashmina or light cardigan will come in handy, as sometimes it is actually a little on the cool side if you are in air conditioning.</li></ul></ul><p align="center"><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1PX-7PI-8u8RZcutZrumy4QMT48HF6BDj"><img width="157" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1BwNbwearbBwyaVQ7VnVC3FKsWDvx16vC" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1k6yKf0iq-SSK0Qattbb6MX_pf3aGwiOt"><img width="172" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1skzWvOy0VTKZLLwOWGFaC9MERs3s5Yq4" border="0"></a><a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1nWvjAj8GhnU3t9XvdK6VkVo2TL7s7Tn_"><img width="167" height="240" title="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tips for wearing vintage style in the tropics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=10k8ShDfDrxA4-FXNPUsxn3UF1b6PWXz9" border="0"></a></p><ul><ul><li>When traveling, jersey knit dresses are amazing for a pyjama level of comfort whilst looking put together. Another favourite trick for flying is to bring wipes in your carry on for refreshing and cleaning ~ your face, body or your seat tray. And pop on a sheet face mask for overnight flights for moist, fresh looking skin when you walk off after that 14 hour flight. <br><br></li><li>A top tip for taking photos in all these exotic locations ~ find your favourite poses in the mirror and remember them! Once you have one or three poses down, you can be sure to take good photos. <br><br></li><li>Glamourous vintage style sunglasses are perfect for bright sunny days, so you don’t have to worry about squinting in the light. Cateye shapes look really good with 1950’s sundresses as they were the fashionable style for that era.</li></ul></ul><p><br>I hope you find these tips helpful ~ and if you have any tips or tricks for traveling yourself, let us know in a comment! Traveling is one of my favourite things to do, and I’m firmly convinced you don’t need to sacrifice personal style to do so, unless you wish to. Otherwise, go right ahead and look as fabulous as all those fascinating sights you are admiring!</p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a></p>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-67419952805992647542019-02-20T20:01:00.000+11:002019-02-21T03:27:09.591+11:00༺ Manor of the Setting Sun ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Io14c18Yfk/XG1-2jXZZ1I/AAAAAAAAQTg/QmThxFmE6cUfu1eqZFhRpb0NLdcVcyTCQCHMYCw/s1600-h/G44"><img width="650" height="452" title="Tropical vintage style for day to day | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; 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border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Bernie Dexter Amy Manor Dress | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G1uKXh7k03A/XG1_K0l-rLI/AAAAAAAAQUM/TAfoIosIY1U5-HnfvPzZK7l0SnTkYpeIACHMYCw/G6_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gVRx5DtCSes/XG1_NKYkUJI/AAAAAAAAQUU/MqNn2rdDTAwMP9U99CnmkqP6dAqXNueWQCHMYCw/s1600-h/Gdbl24"><img width="650" height="422" title="Vintage style with Bernie Dexter | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage style with Bernie Dexter | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MFQ546LqzXQ/XG1_PU9sXrI/AAAAAAAAQUc/OsD-z4sBmL8DMaIL7DmQA_xsVWaM7bUmACHMYCw/Gdbl2_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zEtXgDXOtd0/XG1_RSmMlLI/AAAAAAAAQUk/iOKKv9K1SIk5aOsFz-oUfQ8QYDBCWoiNgCHMYCw/s1600-h/G214"><img width="650" height="386" title="Thai Pony grazing in a field in Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Thai Pony grazing in a field in Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8mQfqpHF-Zg/XG1_UV8YvAI/AAAAAAAAQUo/rwG8dLfH_FsBylr2JTssUzAx2DUCja-tgCHMYCw/G21_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_MCb6_foek8/XG1_WukbCDI/AAAAAAAAQUs/dbVOs7xeU6U3Jp6BHSzCO600cxiQrwtuACHMYCw/s1600-h/G94"><img width="650" height="867" title="Vintage style with Bernie Dexter | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage style with Bernie Dexter | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NZjik2PNYDk/XG1_aKzFIGI/AAAAAAAAQU0/cWjP4S6hDJQcNN4PEg4aeZ40ZLc3DFPgQCHMYCw/G9_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ATQ8v5_X5bE/XG1_cSlNbOI/AAAAAAAAQU8/ETSjlhbtI4wyVWeDC71jiRzkST6h5nhaACHMYCw/s1600-h/G104"><img width="650" height="430" title="Bernie Dexter Amy Manor Dress | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Bernie Dexter Amy Manor Dress | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4K9lpKpdrTY/XG1_emtOEwI/AAAAAAAAQVA/LEOnldDRUUEAGXLN4lhG-h4B78culpOLACHMYCw/G10_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9xLtfrAyVQs/XG1_hQjZEMI/AAAAAAAAQVI/lhLrAaLehhscdoheVBMvnzd0OeV1hPhxACHMYCw/s1600-h/G114"><img width="650" height="660" title="Bernie Dexter Amy Manor Dress | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Bernie Dexter Amy Manor Dress | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JaotneANVPw/XG1_jwUQRmI/AAAAAAAAQVM/S7pG1ifXTqo7bwbLokg3V_uHxwNkWsO-wCHMYCw/G11_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5kKvUm1ZbT0/XG1_loE4wHI/AAAAAAAAQVQ/KfiEWMa9eQwWNvVrj8E7iON3BJROBlhwwCHMYCw/s1600-h/G224"><img width="650" height="450" title="Vintage box handbag with poppies & daisies | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage box handbag with poppies & daisies | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SQvShFfL1Uo/XG1_n2H95KI/AAAAAAAAQVY/WDedcnbpmzoVq0sSwCupy-Qygowi-0D5ACHMYCw/G12_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"><img width="650" height="378" title="Vintage style in tropical Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage style in tropical Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JXqpfo-_BHM/XG1_pcszFeI/AAAAAAAAQVc/_CtV8N1ytFUlr-K0jja6i_pl_b0OtCkegCHMYCw/Gdbl3_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yzdjfjc25Kw/XG1_rUEvv7I/AAAAAAAAQVk/sLXNIcj6Wb8oa4mkj0WSmKgjGNdhTl04QCHMYCw/s1600-h/GG_74"><img width="650" height="975" title="Bernie Dexter Amy Manor Dress | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Bernie Dexter Amy Manor Dress | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--dk-mrOAP5k/XG1_uacM5JI/AAAAAAAAQVo/0FvVh5_NAL4zTLjlFgk7WRefDg7A3Y3WwCHMYCw/GG_7_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><img width="650" height="433" title="Vintage style for a Bernie Dexter dress | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage style for a Bernie Dexter dress | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hHyQ5fzySWE/XG1_wTaQxbI/AAAAAAAAQVw/F3qYnY6uSoI1zNomcpkCd7GzWN-qBpF3gCHMYCw/G14_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"><img width="650" height="479" title="Vintage style in tropical Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage style in tropical Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o2YCF53KOtI/XG1_yLYqmiI/AAAAAAAAQV0/ln6Z6KORH3sBjpw-ZFOv5llnWYj50WvDwCHMYCw/G19_thumb3?imgmax=800" border="0"><img width="650" height="389" title="Tropical fields and misty mountains in Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tropical fields and misty mountains in Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q3MUQvBuYY8/XG1_0OomAaI/AAAAAAAAQV8/7aOPWvZ3IeYCCqcLaTxZ8G4hbIA57jUAACHMYCw/G22_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"><img width="650" height="438" title="Vintage style for a Bernie Dexter dress | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage style for a Bernie Dexter dress | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-etFacecqIn4/XG1_200oaeI/AAAAAAAAQWA/yt2-98-LwnYZpn291_lePxFF7hBkyHKgQCHMYCw/G8_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></p><p>Oh hai, hey, hello… Yes, of <em>course </em>I like to dress like Scandinavian princess escaping from imminent beheading with her jewel box and her life by hiding out as a goose girl or a pony herder… Why ever do you ask?</p><p>…I even found some ponies to go along with my disguise…! </p><p>Haha ~ not really. Thai ponies are quite skittish, and these ones wanted nothing to do with the strange lady tottering around in high heels all over their paddocks. I really can’t imagine why! </p><p>I did convince one of them to come over to me and say hello, which was the highlight of this photo shoot as far as I am concerned. Nothing makes me happier than spending time with horses, but sadly I didn’t have any convenient carrots in my pockets. I was woefully underprepared for life in hiding as a peasant. Haha!</p><p>All the dress up and story telling aside, I really did enjoy this ensemble. I wore it when the Mister and I had our Valentine’s Day date to see How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World, and I’d totally wear it again anytime I wanted an evening outfit or something a little fancy.</p><p>I do love wearing Bernie Dexter dresses ~ there’s something special in the way each one is designed, and the Amy Manor dress is no exception. It’s an older style, as it has been around for couple of years now, but it’s been at the top of my wish list for all of that time. </p><p>The delicate pink roses harmonize beautifully with the Renaissance inspired border print, and the puff sleeves combined with the corset waist creates an extremely flattering silhouette. The skirt has a fabulous amount pouf and holds its shape well without a petticoat, and add the fact that it has pockets ~ there couldn’t really be much more of a perfect frock in my eyes. </p><p>I styled it with a silk pashmina I picked up in Chiang Mai, and a lovely vintage box handbag that I found on eBay. The handbag isn’t labelled and I have no idea what era it’s from, but the lucite handle is lovely, and I do think you can’t get much more fun than a whole bunch of daisies and poppies on top of your purse! </p><p>The last element to this look was the petal pink ribbon with a vintage rhinestone dress clip as a choker ~ I adore these 1950s dress clips but I really, really love choker necklaces. I’m obsessed with how romantic they look, it’s forever a mood.</p><p>Of course, the reality of shooting in the heat is far less romantic. I was sooo hot and my water bottle emptied far too quickly! By the end of if, my shoes where off and I was walking around in the dust and leaf litter lugging my camera, tripod, and etcetera back to the car. Thailand is super dry at the moment ~ all the big trees are shedding their leaves faster than you can drop a hot coal. It makes for very crunchy leaf carpets, and a weird feeling that autumn is mingling with spring as the weather heats up after our cool respite for “winter”.</p><p>It’s interesting here with the burning season well under way much earlier than normal. It’s wrecking havoc with my asthma but makes for a very aesthetic haze, and loads of charming light. I know I was playing a bit too much with direct sunlight in this shoot, but what can I say ~ I love a good lens flare.</p><p>However, one of these days I’ll have to remember to stop playing with sunbeams and get some better detail close ups… Not that you really need to see how scuffed up my heels got running around in the dirt and stubble… All the same, I am curious ~ do you want to see more close up shots? I try to remember to get them, but I think I’ve done a pretty rubbish job this time, so let me know!</p><p>xox,<p>bonita<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>1950s Crystal Dress Clip | eBay<br>Bernie Dexter Amy Manor Dress | BSS Group<br>Vintage Poppy & Daisy Fields Box Handbag | eBay<br>Peach Fire Pashmina | Chiang Mai Market Stall<br>Miss L Fire Cream Spectators | eBay<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-46481290257144147502019-01-14T18:59:00.000+11:002019-01-14T18:59:05.873+11:00༺ Sugar Doll ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mzYluIiR0hQ/XDNQ6ZjWdDI/AAAAAAAAQQI/riT1O8KNf0oFpqhyzXb0CaOjn12WaIcbQCHMYCw/s1600-h/CB_14"><img width="650" height="433" title="Bernie Dexter Sugardoll dress in Aqua Cherries | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; 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border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage style accessories with a scalloped belt and flowered blue purse | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4qjzb2igoiw/XDNRWMnk_XI/AAAAAAAAQRE/axoVGjntnRInO1dJbk3KdoMDYP11NuksACHMYCw/CB_5_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PJfZmNclFM8/XDNRYv71oqI/AAAAAAAAQRI/z4fbSH7o3wgUTwK_wQSXDjUnG8cAOkrggCHMYCw/s1600-h/CB_124"><img width="650" height="433" title="Blog about vintage style for every day | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Blog about vintage style for every day | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8YWm0y4x9cg/XDNRa-l-MdI/AAAAAAAAQRQ/k3iXKExODjowARjM5l_stO2HOkSM9E4EACHMYCw/CB_12_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0-aM287npnY/XDNRdH2QH6I/AAAAAAAAQRY/j1tqsK_lexgs89cMvnlE9jilQ6WWuA3DgCHMYCw/s1600-h/CB_134"><img width="650" height="604" title="Wearing a 1930's celluloide necklace | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Wearing a 1930's celluloide necklace | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SbrDT9MhP0Q/XDNRfo6oQzI/AAAAAAAAQRg/ryteF-N2WlUuYCc2Ovzno6Pe8CM7F8AXgCHMYCw/CB_13_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gl9piw6aJIg/XDNRha8x5eI/AAAAAAAAQRo/ZYjixXmgWlMrURWsuvN1-0Vi743_xrV8ACHMYCw/s1600-h/CB_24"><img width="650" height="433" title="Bernie Dexter Sugardoll dress in Aqua Cherries | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Bernie Dexter Sugardoll dress in Aqua Cherries | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zIBjOpV-JeM/XDNRjhd-g4I/AAAAAAAAQRw/zQer15W-McQVqTf3epmANwEm-U8PTmh2gCHMYCw/CB_2_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>I’m so excited for this new year!</p><p>It does promise to be one of a upheaval, as we have plans that may see us moving back to Australia before the end of 2019. Although we are not at all sure when that will happen, I think we are all looking forwards to going home. </p><p>It’s not that we don’t enjoy living in Thailand still, as there are certainly things here that we really like and will really miss ~ I think it’s just that we are ready to move back. We have done what we set out to do, and we are getting to the stage where now we miss everyone back home, as well as our life there. </p><p>It’s been a grand adventure, but I guess missing Christmas back with our family has really hit home on how lonely it can be in a country where you don’t speak the language. I think we all have {<em>but especially me</em>} a good ol’ case of homesickness. Yes, we’ve met people we are friendly with {<em>I’d call them acquaintances</em>}, and we do have fun hanging out and chatting when we can, but you can’t really make friends easily.<br><br>I don’t think that’s necessarily the only reason we have for moving back though… We are also at the point in planning for the future where we’d either be committing to staying in Thailand for a much longer term, like five years or so, or we are coming back. </p><p>The long and the short of it is that we never wanted to make this overseas stay a permanent thing. Yes, we were open to it if it turned out that was something we really wanted as a family, but I don’t think that’s really happened. We’ve enjoyed our time here, but we haven’t really found an alternate <em>home</em>, if you know what I mean. We are so ready to move back. </p><p>It’s just time.</p><p>After a year and a half of our overseas adventure, it’s time to start the next one! While moving back to Australia might not look like an adventure on the surface, there’s definitely a lot of stuff coming up that will be keeping us on our toes.</p><p>Butttt, although that is where our minds are at presently, there is so much still up in the air as to <em>when</em> that might be happening! So we try to get on with it, and just figure out what we need to do in the meantime. </p><p>That seems to involve our usual weekly routines, like dressing everyone up on Sundays! We go out to Central Festival and have lunch at one of our favourite restaurants, either Panda Palace {<em>not actually the name of the restaurant</em>} or Sukishi {<em>actually the name of the restaurant!</em>}.</p><p>I wore this new-to-me Bernie Dexter dress a few weekends ago, and I’ve got to say, I am so obsessed. It was one of those ones that just make you feel special as soon as you put it on, like it’s total “end result of a movie makeover montage scene” moment. That’s when you know you really love something, when you feel like a million bucks wearing it…</p><p>The original cherry red belt was no longer with the dress when it came to me, but I substituted this cute scallop edged, shell-toned one instead ~ and made up for the lack of red with my 1930’s celluloid leaf necklace. </p><p>The necklace is a bit dusty and stained, even after a gentle wash, and a couple of the delicate spots have snapped. But you know how it is ~ you just can’t beat true vintage for those special details. </p><p>I was inspired by the gingham bow print fabric to wear a giant red gingham bow in my hair and I gotta say ~ I am into it. Hehe. </p><p>I don’t usually go for cherry prints ~ although I really adore cherries as they are my favourite fruit! I personally feel like they’ve become so ubiquitous to rockabilly and modern pinup {<em>along with polka dots which I also don’t “do”</em>} so much so, that no matter that they are found in vintage prints, I simply don’t like to wear them. </p><p>I had to make an exception for this dress however, as the gingham bow print is too perfect with the cherries and I really couldn’t resist! I’m glad I didn’t ~ I just <em>love</em> it! </p><p>Plus, how cute does my jelly purse look with this frock? I received a pink jelly purse for my birthday from the Mister, but when I was back at that shop later, I saw the blue one and knew it would go so well with so many dresses in my wardrobe that it came home with me too. </p><p>All in all, this ensemble is a totally eclectic mix of true vintage, modern pinup, and flat out high street-modern fashion, but I just don’t care. I love the look and that’s all that matters! </p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Red Gingham Hair Bow | Star Avenue Market<br>1930’s Lacey Leaf Chain Necklace | FB Vintage Group<br>Bernie Dexter Sugar Doll dress in Aqua Cherries | BSS Group <br>Scalloped Shell Belt | Big C Extra<br>Blue Jelly Bean Purse | Pink Pvssy<br>Mint Heart Pinup Girl Heels | BSS Group</p><p><br>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:</p><p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a></p>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-29937388097309530052019-01-02T15:53:00.001+11:002019-01-08T00:28:20.063+11:00༺ That Sea of Time ༻<p>Oh, it’s this time of year again… Although it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, I love the rite of sitting down and remembering all the things that happened in the last twelve months. Especially as I don’t always get a chance to record those thoughts or events in my actual journal.<br><br>It was a very quiet year here on the blog, but that’s not so surprising. We’ve had a busy year ~ spending the first half of it in Australia, then coming back and really getting into the hard push to start up our own business…. But let’s leave the rest of the reminiscing to the post shall we? <br><br>As always, if you wish post these questions for yourself, please do! This was a great way to look back over the year. Here’s how 2018 went down at Lavender & Twill! <strong>♡</strong><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-weAMJPfRLGU/XCxDu4_yRNI/AAAAAAAAQOw/AHJSqsiVY08UvrXZY3K8lTvTtkhH7CLVgCHMYCw/s1600-h/Lavender-Bunch%255B9%255D"><img width="436" height="113" title="Lavender-Bunch" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Lavender-Bunch" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JAFFGZQe2OE/XCxDvkpqqII/AAAAAAAAQO0/RRWJTa35XaQmAU-Fw1ir2_-UQaPeMmSMACHMYCw/Lavender-Bunch_thumb%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p><b><br>1. What did you do in 2018 that you'd never done before?</b><p>I wish I could say “Started my own business” but that’s not true as I’ve started and run a few successful businesses previously ~ in fact, I first started my own business when I was 12 with an odd job service called “Helping Hands” where my sister and I worked to together cleaning, walking dogs, pet sitting, washing cars, etc…<p>So… Hm. <p>I can’t think of anything! Haha!<p><b>2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions?</b><p>Yes, I kept some! One was to start Teacup Girl, so I definitely did that.<p>I also kept my resolution to take better care of my health. While this is still a work in progress as I do need get much more consistent with going to bed on time {<em>I’m a chronic night owl and really wake up when it’s 9:30pm but it’s so bad for day after!</em>}, and exercise, in the meantime I’ve discovered that intermittent fasting has really helped my body handle my tummy issues and thyroid problems a lot better so I’ve been making sure to stick with that and it’s been giving me some great results. <p><b>3. What countries did you visit?</b><p>Thailand and Australia. Nowhere new this year. <p><strong>4. How many different places did you travel to in 2018?</strong><p>As above ~ a bit boring this year compared to last!<p><b>5. What would you like to have in 2019 that you lacked in 2018?</b><p>More organisation and forethought. I spent a lot of time playing catch up this year ~ I’d make plans and if they went smoothly everything would have been fine, BUT… Surprise, surprise, things didn’t go to plan, and I spent far too much time scrambling and I don’t want to be doing that at all this year. <p><b>6. What date from 2017 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?</b><p>September 14th, when Teacup Girl launched.<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wqCv_cdlmck/XCxDwSIaJkI/AAAAAAAAQO4/PdXiTwk67usIa1YI9hy3JF6EAV6-r_3IgCHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo%2B14-9-18%252C%2B11%2B40%2B29%2Bam%255B5%255D"><img width="600" height="551" title="Teacup Girl launch ~ couldn't do it without you | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Teacup Girl launch ~ couldn't do it without you | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3Dj5iqL6uqY/XCxDxDJWFFI/AAAAAAAAQO8/HG5HxoSSLj0YKHj1ZvnY4Z39iunr2gygwCHMYCw/Photo%2B14-9-18%252C%2B11%2B40%2B29%2Bam_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p><b><br>7. What was your biggest achievement of the year?</b><p>Oooh…. You are all going to get so bored of me saying this… but launching Teacup Girl! And getting Theo to the point where he can read quite well, Belle is starting to read and we’ve almost got Lottie completely potty trained, and I’m so happy see those as achievements too. <p><strong>8. What was your biggest failure?</strong><p>Being aware of the timing of things, or just being aware of time full stop! Half my problem is I just don’t know what the time is or how fast it’s going and that causes various issues throughout the day which will build up and become a problem for the week, and the overflow just keeps piling up! <p><b>9. Did you suffer illness or injury?</b><p>Food poisoning was the most notable illness ~ I ended up in hospital for three and a half days in October, and in bed for another three after that with the worst food poisoning I have ever had. It was dreadful. <p><b>10. What was the best thing you bought?</b><p>Things to help with…. Teacup Girl… Lol. I was seriously excited about my rolling drawers and divided containers though! <br><b><br>11. What did you get really, really, really excited about?<br></b><br>Finally seeing one of my life long dreams turn into reality!<p><strong>12. What do you wish you'd done more of?</strong><p>Taking the children to fun places. I feel like we spend so much time just doing the everyday stuff, but I don’t want to miss out on the opportunities that living in Chiang Mai offer, and I really want to show the children the fun of exploring, so we need to get out and just do it!<p><b>13. What do you wish you'd done less of?</b><p>Aimless wasting of time… I spent too much time mucking around. <p><b>14. What was your favourite tv show?</b><p>Nothing, I didn’t really have a show that stood out. I liked watching Sugar Rush, Zumbo’s Just Desserts and Project Runway for downtime though. <br><br><b>15. What was your favourite film of this year?</b></p><p>I don’t have one, but I have high hopes for 2019 as I’m so looking forwards to the final instalment of How to Train Your Dragon! It’s my most favourite movie ever. <p><strong>16. Where were you when 2018 began?</strong><p>In bed, but awake this time! I think I was talking with the Mister and drinking tea.<p><b>17. Where were you when 2018 ended?</b><p>Out on our balcony peeking at the fireworks and lanterns floating up through the tree tops, in Chiang Mai Thailand. <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OfWRf_ri__g/XCxDxg3fP9I/AAAAAAAAQPA/aXFB94QAIo0Q6-I3p1qnHID_vEQ0h9BtwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo%2B1-10-18%252C%2B11%2B00%2B56%2Bpm%255B4%255D"><img width="600" height="600" title="Teacup Girl on Instagram as @teacup.girl | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Teacup Girl on Instagram as @teacup.girl | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yjp5ZVSjVv8/XCxDyaIH6qI/AAAAAAAAQPE/elZUqpl-BQEldlvEARku-PRAaiYF_8QKQCHMYCw/Photo%2B1-10-18%252C%2B11%2B00%2B56%2Bpm_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p><strong><br>18. Who were you with when 2018 started?</strong><p>My family.<p><strong>19. Who were you with when 2018 ended?</strong><p>My family ~ the children were snoring away in their beds!<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HsFKEi4960U/XCxDzKiuQ_I/AAAAAAAAQPI/UCchDlxAlF0K4Tzh2BZ29qivo8ZOWGz0ACHMYCw/s1600-h/Lavender-Bunch%255B8%255D"><br><img width="436" height="113" title="Lavender-Bunch" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Lavender-Bunch" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6yVOlaH8OQg/XCxDzvPg9AI/AAAAAAAAQPM/9Z410NsSgMAjuBzNbiYrRh1_dK5kfpU9ACHMYCw/Lavender-Bunch_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p><b><br>20. What was the best book you read?</b><p>I really haven’t had time for reading this year!<p><strong>21. What was your greatest musical discovery?</strong><p>BTS and BlackPink, and to a lesser degree, EXO. I have loved exploring K-Pop this year. <p><b>22. What did you want and get?</b><p>A new business. \ ^-^ / woo!<p><b>23. What did you want and not get?</b><p>To see my family for Christmas… To ride my horse. <p><b>24. What did you do on your birthday?</b><p>I had a lovely evening out with the Mister! We had a date and we went to the Monsoon Tea House, walked around Nimman, ate Vietnamese for dinner and finished off with a lovely ice-cream sundae! <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XQy4Ar0Yry8/XCxD0dRh1cI/AAAAAAAAQPQ/k9IO3Au8rW0EAGOu0wOSR0b9FONlMT1qwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo%2B29-9-18%252C%2B10%2B19%2B45%2Bpm%255B4%255D"><img width="600" height="600" title="Teacup Girl Love, Forget Me Not & Miss Dottie brooches | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Teacup Girl Love, Forget Me Not & Miss Dottie brooches | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aKxGKnyt5-g/XCxD1IKs8DI/AAAAAAAAQPU/UI4nBdZi768zi5rGpceB0Tuqy883Xr5lgCHMYCw/Photo%2B29-9-18%252C%2B10%2B19%2B45%2Bpm_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p><b><br>25. What kept you sane?</b><p>Drawing and making art. But I’m really starting to feel stressed and anxious as I haven't had much time to catch my breath and decompress and it’s beginning to be a bit much. <p><b>26. Whom did you miss?</b><p>Copper. *whaa* I reallllly want to ride my pony! Ugh, I <em>need</em> to get back in the saddle… I just miss Copper’s calm presence and how the things that bother us really don’t matter to horses. I miss the peace and quiet of the silent communication with your equine partner, and the openness of the paddocks. I miss the feeling of being grounded and at the same time, challenged by the complexity of working with another living creature that doesn’t use many verbal cues. It’s all about reading the signs, and there’s something in that exchange that calms my soul and brings me rest like not much else can. <p>I do also really miss my friends and family. I think it’s starting to get a bit lonely after not really being able to talk to anyone for so long. <p><b>27. Who were the best new people you met?</b><p>We’ve met a few people from our Moo Baan so that’s been nice, but mostly I’ve loved meeting new people through Teacup Girl! It’s been so amazing the conversations and connections you can make when you are talking to so many new people.<p><b>28. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2018:</b><p>That you need to leave double the time that you think you will, and then double it again because nothing goes to plan so start way earlier than you even should to be regularly early!<p><b>29. What are your plans for 2019?</b><p>To created the most efficient systems for Teacup Girl that we can so we maximise our productivity. We also are working at applying that to everyday life so that we are not running around like chickens with our heads chopped off!<br><br><b>30. What are your New Year's resolutions?</b></p><p>1. Make Teacup Girl sustainable</p><p>2. To be mindful of the time I use</p><p>3. To not procrastinate so my plans actually have a chance of running smoothly!</p><p><br></p><p>xox,<p>bonita<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Ravelry | <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/lavenderandtwill">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-51179840792199503022018-12-28T02:38:00.001+11:002018-12-28T14:06:43.904+11:00༺ Rose Gold ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dlGAM0BoH1w/XCTxoDYH2NI/AAAAAAAAQMc/NpsSJ8Hs8R41-IKRXIEGq_32E-pfmMiIwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B9%2B16%2B52%2Bpm%255B10%255D"><img width="650" height="867" title="Pastel Vintage Style Christmas Tree | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Pastel Vintage Style Christmas Tree | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mPIuBxVxu-s/XCTxpajYedI/AAAAAAAAQMg/rck1seWtIC0A0UNuh6qpqFyirBPBgL02QCHMYCw/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B9%2B16%2B52%2Bpm_thumb%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NrICYapHmdo/XCTxqGaoycI/AAAAAAAAQMk/VWnvC1fqH3E2JGv0KOI330HvMAtOBQwXwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Candy%2BTree%2B2018%255B5%255D"><img width="650" height="867" title="Pastel Vintage Style Christmas Tree | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Pastel Vintage Style Christmas Tree | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hKBfvY91gyw/XCTxriXAQKI/AAAAAAAAQMo/XrpWgKPZCDkRKtEb-JfEw4gziFB6g9ETQCHMYCw/Candy%2BTree%2B2018_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HPqH23ciY5A/XCTxsV9X-1I/AAAAAAAAQMs/LW01GN-1FVs_6NUnXaFxB_wLdkw7M1NUwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo%2B26-12-18%252C%2B4%2B00%2B34%2Bpm%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="867" title="Christmas Vintage Look with a Flower Crown and Christmas Brooches | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Christmas Vintage Look with a Flower Crown and Christmas Brooches | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yn71HzyoJ1A/XCTxtsgQ02I/AAAAAAAAQMw/zL76LDD7HgM7gZ13HGfV7WP2DT1vT2bbgCHMYCw/Photo%2B26-12-18%252C%2B4%2B00%2B34%2Bpm_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Eyp0GzpEd1A/XCTxvWnMA8I/AAAAAAAAQM0/Jw284Iu9GREhf7djxBP-WR_dp58dymKfACHMYCw/s1600-h/DBL_Candy-Tree-2018%255B8%255D"><img width="650" height="504" title="Pastel Vintage Style Christmas Tree | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Pastel Vintage Style Christmas Tree | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qk5WMgXqBd8/XCTxxIeXSUI/AAAAAAAAQM4/K0fH2R4x-YkIWBtRTyKYrSa5CXwHxOdSACHMYCw/DBL_Candy-Tree-2018_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rsTtpZNgRiU/XCTxyBDaLFI/AAAAAAAAQM8/Rzh6iQ5YRW8EljID0DCU4_Fbi8YR0IzJwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B9%2B17%2B33%2Bpm%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="867" title="Maya Christmas Tree, Chiang Mai Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Maya Christmas Tree, Chiang Mai Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GXo1Lo3eHrM/XCTxy7rOVzI/AAAAAAAAQNA/GHCRGiC1gAwvfQI5WloRO_ZGAvLJA8V6QCHMYCw/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B9%2B17%2B33%2Bpm_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RzpKdKDyCFU/XCTx0OzjwWI/AAAAAAAAQNE/4CyqxZ5qh0YmpZCaX5hB9wQIIxxua8P_QCHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B9%2B19%2B05%2Bpm%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="488" title="In Chiang Mai city for a Thai Christmas | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="In Chiang Mai city for a Thai Christmas | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H8BCofTkQzM/XCTx01L8K5I/AAAAAAAAQNI/vK33z3YqW5s-6nCMk2ckKUZug1h2dti4wCHMYCw/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B9%2B19%2B05%2Bpm_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q2KLYayLm8k/XCTx12KEeiI/AAAAAAAAQNM/0IPPNTg0g54dJqBdLdUpYtUqXvlxKDc8wCHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B9%2B28%2B33%2Bpm%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="867" title="In Chiang Mai city for a Thai Christmas | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="In Chiang Mai city for a Thai Christmas | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jug7R_98c54/XCTx2plmOGI/AAAAAAAAQNQ/396LTh9666gc3Y7oCzwdpA7e2YEez1S9gCHMYCw/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B9%2B28%2B33%2Bpm_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4LA-Pu75u0c/XCTx3nyapUI/AAAAAAAAQNU/PZfYyXfLUAodF-HoBqqdEAXcnZnLlxOtwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B9%2B34%2B27%2Bpm%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="821" title="Christmas dinner at The Duke's, Chiang Mai Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Christmas dinner at The Duke's, Chiang Mai Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-16P19rjd6p0/XCTx4lQ8WmI/AAAAAAAAQNY/EG1fHALm51IuUT3tMYYKh-5q5tNwqAufwCHMYCw/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B9%2B34%2B27%2Bpm_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hwJSKZMkPX8/XCTx5Dg3UFI/AAAAAAAAQNc/tfQj0zhi5IIi2cAIzvXUjXHt2YkAdmi-gCHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B5%2B58%2B56%2Bpm%255B7%255D"><img width="650" height="812" title="Christmas Vintage Look with a Flower Crown and Christmas Brooches | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Christmas Vintage Look with a Flower Crown and Christmas Brooches | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GNAm9FD_gps/XCTx7IjJQAI/AAAAAAAAQNg/iH8QxBn-O2ALbR9LmaSO8lpikacc1IBqACHMYCw/Photo%2B25-12-18%252C%2B5%2B58%2B56%2Bpm_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></a></a></a></a></p><p>It has been a very quiet Christmas for the Vear family this year. We weren’t able to fly back home to be with our friends and family ~ and I must say, it really put a damper on the holiday celebrations for me. </p><p>So many of my favourite things about Christmas ~ and pretty much all of our holiday traditions centre around being close to, and spending time with, the ones we love. Playing table top games, making gingerbread together, driving around the neighbourhood to see Christmas lights, going to the carols ~ all of that is done with our family… </p><p>Not being in Australia for Christmas was hard. </p><p>But there were things we got to do and see that we did enjoy, so all was not sad! </p><p>There has been giant pink Christmas trees, delicious food for our Christmas dinner, sleepy days at home, Lego building, decorating with carols blasting and the whole family dancing as they put up lights and baubles, plus smiling Thai friends wishing us Merry Christmas, even though they don’t celebrate Christmas ~ and can barely pronounce it!</p><p>I also really, really loved the chance to do something different with our tree this year. </p><p>Usually I go for a traditional tree, as pine tree-like as a fake tree can look (!) with loads of wooden and folk style decorations. This year I wanted to satisfy my pastel princess and go for a more 1950’s atomic pastel explosion! </p><p>We bought a white tree ~ the last one in the store. It was on display, and I waited for half an hour while they found the box out back and packed it up for me!! Absolutely worth it because I love it so much. </p><p>Then the girls wanted pink decorations, and I was definitely happy to oblige. There were some “pinker” coloured baubles, more like a bubble gum pink, but I loved this peachy rose gold colour! So much that we got a ton of those, and I accented the peach with ice blue decorations and some yellow gold for nice contrast. </p><p>We even found wrapping paper to go all matchy-matchy our pastel aesthetic. Some of it was actual Christmas wrapping paper, and some of it was cupcakes and macaroon paper ~ neither of which where particularly Christmas-y, but you know, matching aesthetic for the win… Haha! </p><p>I wore my specially purchased Christmas skirt ~ I knew I wouldn’t be able to make anything for my Christmas ensemble this year, and paired it with a sheer net blouse, bow belt, and hair flowers that I’d found while out shopping in Malaysia, and local Thai markets and shops.</p><p>I had saved my Christmas Pavlova Wreath brooch from <a href="https://fancyladyindustries.com/">Fancy Lady Industries</a> especially for the day ~ I knew it was so fun that I just had to wear it. And when I unwrapped a <a href="https://peppychapette.com/">Peppy Chapette</a> Christmas Angel from the bestest Mister ever, it was a pairing made in heaven! My Christmas angel now had a Christmas dessert halo! </p><p>Best. </p><p>Christmas. </p><p>Brooch. </p><p>Combo. </p><p>….EVER…!! </p><p>The tiny roses I clipped in as a band/crown across the top of my head were also a lot of fun, and felt very 1940’s in style to me even though the rest of my outfit was totally more of a 50’s look. I don’t know if it was because of my outfit, but I had a couple of random strangers taking my picture that night when we went to look at Maya’s gigantimungous pink Christmas tree, and even had someone jump next to me as her husband snapped a picture! </p><p>So random! But I think because Christmas isn’t celebrated in Asian countries that it is funny to see people dressed up for Christmas! Mind you, my outfit would still be considered “dressed up” in Western countries too, so there’s that. </p><p>Having the chance to view the pink tree was really delightful, it felt very Christmasy and festive! I enjoyed it a lot. Plus, dinner was soooo good. We went to The Duke’s, which is an American style Chiang Mai chain restaurant. We like to go there on special occasions, as it’s the perfect place to celebrate. If you can’t celebrate with family and friends you might as well celebrate with a super delicious meal!</p><p>So Christmas was really different this year, but it was a good one. As we go into the beginning of 2019, I want to wish you all a joyous holiday season, a belated Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!</p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Miniature Rose Hair Clips | Night Market, Chiang Mai, Thailand<br>Christmas Pavlova Wreath | <a href="https://fancyladyindustries.com/">Fancy Lady Industries</a><br>Christmas Angel & Reindeer | <a href="https://peppychapette.com/">Peppy Chapette</a><br>Sheer Polka Dot Blouse | Thai Stall<br>Bow Belt | Malaysian Jims<br>Christmas Novelty Print Skirt | eBay<br><br>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:</p><p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a></p>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-43817693054750226652018-11-30T04:31:00.003+11:002018-12-01T04:57:18.470+11:00༺ Teacup Chat with Tanith Rowan Designs ༻<p>The “Teacup Chat” series on Lavender & Twill is a short and sweet spot where we take a glimpse behind the scenes of a brand’s creative process. I am very inspired by all the talent I see building a corner in the world to showcase their work, and also making it available for others to enjoy. So without further ado, let’s get to know some more about the artist behind Tanith Rowan Designs!<p>As we found out in <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.com/2018/11/within-dream.html">the previous post</a>, Tanith Rowan Designs is the work of the talented milliner, Tanith. She’s a hardworking mother of two little ones, who still finds time to pursue her dreams and creative interests. She recently released her own hat pattern, which is super cool and I can’t wait to hear more about her creative background and how she got to where she is now.<p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--uuigAS2B9E/XAF3vCy21rI/AAAAAAAAQKA/UOrW6_5vpVoZ6kSIuvG1UU7JhtMnvQsZACHMYCw/s1600-h/me-at-work%255B6%255D"><img width="500" height="281" title="Tanith at work | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tanith at work | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7p17hqbb9Mo/XAF3wglWy5I/AAAAAAAAQKE/tY95SQZqkqwjVoSflgYYt9E11vDRSsBQwCHMYCw/me-at-work_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2YVSubAmKwg/XAF3zMh6i6I/AAAAAAAAQKI/t-6zl8IG8eoXxK9CGf-ejOqrqBc_BV0YQCHMYCw/s1600-h/market-prep%255B7%255D"><img width="500" height="381" title="Tanith Rowan Designs millinery collection | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tanith Rowan Designs millinery collection | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--pyvx5Tyt7c/XAF31_x94II/AAAAAAAAQKM/cx4LBLVTf2Auh5NKBuKVRtVobxqQ3vLKACHMYCw/market-prep_thumb%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></a></p><p><b>Hello Tanith, welcome to Teacup Chats! We can’t wait to learn more about you. So let’s jump right in! What first drew you to creating hats, as millinery seems to be sort of a forgotten skill these days?</b><p>I've always loved making things and I sort of stumbled onto hats as I was dabbling in historical costuming. I was just playing around at first, but the more I started to learn, the more I really loved the process and wanted to make more hats. The millinery world is quite active in Australia thanks to the races so I was lucky to be able to take a lot of workshops and keep learning all the time.<p><b>How do you go about finding the inspiration and the patterns for your creations or do you make them up yourself?</b><p>Inspiration is very easy to find! With vintage books, films, magazines and genuine vintage hats, I will never run out of ideas. I love curling up with a book and sketchbook and drawing up possibilities. I've had good training in pattern drafting so when a pattern is required for a hat I start from scratch, but a lot of hat shaping is free form or on blocks. Sometimes the fun is in the challenge of working out how to make the sketch a reality.<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t1HKiSEteHw/XAF33vqYEKI/AAAAAAAAQKQ/cLPzZtfNTzMzZo6vKV6TeOq6cbNRFFf7QCHMYCw/s1600-h/sketchesjess%255B5%255D"><img width="500" height="651" title="Sketching hat ideas by Tanith Rowan | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Sketching hat ideas by Tanith Rowan | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hYWHcG2qukg/XAF35YsGiEI/AAAAAAAAQKU/GlVknfaX4vMLdQ-Kyf7qHLWPuDAevABoACHMYCw/sketchesjess_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p><b>How do you figure out techniques to create vintage styled hats ~ is it easy to replicate them by pictures and visual details?</b><p>It's <i>usually</i> not tricky to work out how to make a hat look right for a vintage style, but some of them can be very perplexing and I'm left wondering how on Earth they've done it! I read vintage millinery books and magazines to learn more traditional techniques. The ones from the 1940s and on are easy enough to understand as the terminology and materials haven't changed a lot, but they are harder to interpret the further back you go.<p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PUtajSXLT0k/XAF36-81cZI/AAAAAAAAQKY/KB_c5LoYniAzRleMcXQGWJsnIei-MPs1ACHMYCw/s1600-h/straw-braid-on-a-buckram-base-brim%255B4%255D"><img width="500" height="332" title="Making of a raspberry straw boater hat by Tanith Rowan Designs | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Making of a raspberry straw boater hat by Tanith Rowan Designs | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9d0hIiz1Qg8/XAF38mm_csI/AAAAAAAAQKc/iAqVYOCgFxcDEjUFsNb6nEgU4UYvpqSRQCHMYCw/straw-braid-on-a-buckram-base-brim_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dEKAHJ7RwpQ/XAF3-BiSHfI/AAAAAAAAQKg/eS0kaMx1ErcvwgAVW_WnDnqpsS-G5aSRACHMYCw/s1600-h/using-triple-starbright-braid-on-a-buckram-foundation%255B4%255D"><img width="500" height="332" title="Making of a raspberry straw boater hat by Tanith Rowan Designs | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Making of a raspberry straw boater hat by Tanith Rowan Designs | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KEofuaRZdng/XAF3_oAnV5I/AAAAAAAAQKo/i71xy0ufnN4zJhI7dYMPkzTRhddcjTmAwCHMYCw/using-triple-starbright-braid-on-a-buckram-foundation_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><br>{<em>Those with sharp eye might be able to recognise the beginnings of the beautiful straw boater from <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.com/2018/11/within-dream.html">this post!</a></em> <em>It’s so fascinating to see the process of creating something like that.</em>}</p><p><strong>It’s been very interesting to find out more about your business, but we’d also love to know a little more about the creative mind behind these beautiful pieces.</strong><p><p><b>What is your favourite thing to do beside create your delightful hats?</b><p>I love all kinds of making really. I do a bit of sewing for myself and the kids, I'm learning how to knit, and I like cooking and gardening too.<p><b>And finally, what are five quirky things about you that not everyone might know about?</b><p>1. I wanted to be a zoo keeper and did my school work experience at the zoo<p>2. Plucking my eyebrows or pulling my hair makes me sneeze (anyone else afflicted with this??)<p>3. I listen to Christmas music at any time of year (just a little)<p>4. I genuinely enjoy solving mathematical problems<p>5. I was once at a meeting where a man in a business suit was hit with faeces (see point 1)<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZPFJFtztajw/XAF4BSExqeI/AAAAAAAAQKs/4OkAVhJLnXEQIU3NPITLclx2hMak3eFAQCHMYCw/s1600-h/news-millinery-fruit%255B4%255D"><img width="500" height="332" title="Millinery Fruit trims from Tanith Rowan Designs | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Millinery Fruit trims from Tanith Rowan Designs | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ms5J0inGDFU/XAF4C41tx3I/AAAAAAAAQKw/DlRjetPXe9Y8X2jqvbHuymKr9uu-tgNrQCHMYCw/news-millinery-fruit_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p><strong><em>Oh! Christmas music! I totally agree Tanith! Sometimes I just want to sing along to a carol, and some of my favourite lullabies to sing to my children are carols. I think being in a Christmas choir helped a lot with my love of all Christmas music. </em></strong><p>Thank you to Tanith for sharing her time with us, it was wonderful to have the chance to learn more about her and her inspiring creative work! And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to check out Tanith on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tanithrowan/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/tanithrowandesigns">Etsy</a>. <p>xox,<p>bonita<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a></p>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-35538121766930112252018-11-12T10:03:00.000+11:002018-11-28T02:14:00.729+11:00༺ Within A Dream ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ntuQ4pTQu6g/W-bmAiieIiI/AAAAAAAAQGM/klUCag8T-yoeQOnbSe0K3DR1TViHM0cAwCHMYCw/s1600-h/A_15%255B6%255D"><img width="650" height="415" title="Vintage girl on a sunset road | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage girl on a sunset road | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-564qJH7gcyU/W-bmC2dmqGI/AAAAAAAAQGQ/N1e3jMGowbkYTnm88ywzHJ-pfl4qUAQggCHMYCw/A_15_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6SlLgL-PzRw/W-bmF7NGCVI/AAAAAAAAQGU/kIyp87QFZhkfZLywcPBHUFBjw4-zU9LEQCHMYCw/s1600-h/A_0%255B2%255D"><img width="650" height="378" title="Out of a misty dream - Ernest Dowson - 'Vitae Summa Brevis' | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Out of a misty dream - Ernest Dowson - 'Vitae Summa Brevis' | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nHLperiCcNs/W-bmJnMSRGI/AAAAAAAAQGY/UhvVelwVLccNg1_DCvrtcRSMy5VW1HUagCHMYCw/A_0_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9UxVQRDO84k/W-bmNMQEVfI/AAAAAAAAQGc/uzHzixJ1a58wZx22HzlQiWqe9S3xTKC_QCHMYCw/s1600-h/A_4%255B2%255D"><img width="650" height="887" title="Summer vintage style with straw sailor hat | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; 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border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage girl on a sunset road | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vSp7ZNJtRgU/W-bnGLhGZxI/AAAAAAAAQIQ/aI8VaiB8N2Yj3E1G5UpipiXJYeHui7BnQCHMYCw/A_16_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dJ7M7TL7m5E/W-bnIIc6YTI/AAAAAAAAQIU/3yvPVtXerAgo9EfOl7x1WyRrvnGUn0afQCHMYCw/s1600-h/A_17%255B2%255D"><img width="650" height="453" title="Tanith Rowan Designs Cherries & Raspberry Pink Boater Hat | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tanith Rowan Designs Cherries & Raspberry Pink Boater Hat | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zhaOq7O6gnc/W-bnLzs3niI/AAAAAAAAQIc/thUPcN4H-7wv4qIeW-yg6CrxZYIQinJggCHMYCw/A_17_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SkEe958pT1M/W-bnQYWQaMI/AAAAAAAAQIg/5Y7Q0FBxCM4ZU-U1Hwth69I47h9xnbCrgCHMYCw/s1600-h/A_19%255B2%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="Tanith Rowan Designs Cherries & Raspberry Pink Boater Hat & a straw basket purse | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tanith Rowan Designs Cherries & Raspberry Pink Boater Hat & a straw basket purse | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tNw4vbRea5I/W-bnUdnKTQI/AAAAAAAAQIs/4Wh-Mcxk7RcRGWxLt7Ggx7dcW25uhXEGACHMYCw/A_19_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kmsSVhaCEIA/W-bnWrqdjWI/AAAAAAAAQIw/3ko2zVbBiiotdv-EAaQN1t4J7E4FULV2wCHMYCw/s1600-h/A_5%255B6%255D"><img width="650" height="424" title="Vintage girl on a sunset road | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage girl on a sunset road | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q5B7j5mO03M/W-bnavOOBmI/AAAAAAAAQI0/vZkiGhLltbMcOONoWIAaVr43CNXgTwXQQCHMYCw/A_5_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><font face="Constantia" size="2">They are not long, the days of wine and roses:<br>Out of a misty dream<br>Our path emerges for a while, then closes,<br>Within a dream.</font><p><font face="Constantia" size="2">Ernest Dowson - 'Vitae Summa Brevis'</font> <p><br><p>If there was a soundtrack to these pictures it would be ‘The Silk Road’ and ‘Alba’ by The Sidh. But even though I am sure I could have music playing along thanks to the technical genius of The Mister, there’s no way I’d subject you to that horrible moment when a website randomly starts blaring out music and scares the heck out of you! Haha!<p>However, the celtic inspired tracks do meld beautifully with the magic of this amazing winding road into the sunset… <p>I finally found my golden hour, the treasure of light and location that transports you to a distant world when you find a place that feels like you stepped into a dream.<p>Where the misty beams of glittering light transform the deeply overgrown road into a place of wonder, a scene from a fairy tale… <p>But the reality of it was that I had to be so careful not to twist an ankle as I trotted down the rutted track as fast as humanly possible over terribly uneven ground, in heels no less, to beat my camera timer! Haha! Whew, I was “glistening” by the time I finished that shoot, that’s for sure. Romanticism has it’s place but nothing beats a cool lime popsicle from the restaurant next door after an hour of shooting in tropical heat! <p>Still, I was so thrilled to be able to shoot at a dream location with a dream dress and a dream chapeau. <p>It’s such a fantastic moment when unicorns land on your doorstep! <p>This Tatyana Flower Cart Dress is one that I immediately loved when it came out years ago. But I also had to admire it from afar as it was way out of my budget. Fast forward several years and it pops up in a BSS at a decent price AND in my size! <p>It was meant to be!<p>Just in the same way this darling hat dropped into my lap… <p>Some months ago, I saw a notice pop up in my Instagram feed that Tanith, a talented and lovely friend of mine, was giving away some of her old millenary work for the cost of postage. I don’t think I breathed a single second when I posted to put my hand up for this amazing raspberry pink straw boater hat with cherries! <p>You see, I remembered this hat! <p>Tanith had posted about this particular boater when she’d made it, and I completely adored it back then. I gasped aloud when I first saw this delightful confection. That’s how much it spoke to me, I felt like it had been made from the stuff of my dreams!<p>I have always told myself that one day I’d save enough to purchase one of her amazing pieces, but I thought there was no way that the cherry & raspberry boater would still be around because it was {<em>is</em>} STUNNING and I’d just have to accept it would be snatched up in a heartbeat! <p>And honestly, I have no idea how this one wasn’t whisked off immediately, but I’m so grateful because it’s allowed me to own this dreamy chapeau and I couldn’t be happier! <p>Tanith’s work is so impeccable. I love the way she’s paired the pink straw with red cherries, and the how the rim of the hat has straw that goes inwards rather than it being simply coiled around in a circle. It’s those little details ~ such as a tea rose pink satin lining and loops for bobby pins to secure your hat to your head that make this such a special piece. <p>Of course, it came carefully packaged in it’s own hat box, and that is so great for storing your hats away from the evils of dust and sun fade. I have footage of me unboxing the package in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">my Instagram</a> stories, so feel free to check it out if you want to see it in live action! <p>I’m sure it will be back on the blog as well, as I’ll have to force myself not to want to wear it constantly. And if you want to see more of her awesome work, she has <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tanithrowan/">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://tanithrowan.blogspot.com/">a blog</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TanithRowanDesigns">an Etsy shop</a> so be sure to check those out!<p>xox,<p>bonita<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Cherry & Raspberry Straw Boater | <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TanithRowanDesigns">Tanith Rowan Designs</a><br>Daisy Everlasting Dress Clips | <a href="http://www.teacupgirl.com">Teacup Girl</a><br>Tatyana Flower Cart Dress | BSS<br>Cherry Days Basket Purse | Chiang Mai, Thailand<br>Tan & White Giselle Spectator Heels | Chelsea Crew<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-72162032465812797762018-10-16T14:23:00.002+11:002018-10-25T14:06:01.604+11:00༺ Versailles Roses ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4J8qLk9LseI/W8a-vHe1RjI/AAAAAAAAQAE/RfQiVwD83oMwd0ZNmDMk6RcdQVPiIdZzwCHMYCw/s1600-h/R_11%255B9%255D"><img width="650" height="443" title="Tropical vintage spring with Hell Bunny | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; 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border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Lyn Around flower bag charm on a Moshi Moshi purse in powder blue | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AbYCN3uflqM/W8a-_hMn_DI/AAAAAAAAQAs/iIMqUDr_2RgGMeb8qWd-4qn8GP1nl-91wCHMYCw/R_13_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u8fGpldBLxw/W8a_BnflFSI/AAAAAAAAQAw/u3OA-nJBpBMnHM-i_AXQ8s85ZtUpYBc7ACHMYCw/s1600-h/Riviera_1%255B9%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="Tropical vintage spring with Hell Bunny | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tropical vintage spring with Hell Bunny | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3AZjmzsVu6c/W8a_DQhEweI/AAAAAAAAQA4/8hrthEwuQ5QlN-JDqKW3POOeEhxd6aXYgCHMYCw/Riviera_1_thumb%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZEhrX91Ovp4/W8a_F3tYiSI/AAAAAAAAQBA/a5Wfm_5mLhMIPyF0xaq712Ki2SObvNBnACHMYCw/s1600-h/R_9a%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="695" title="Pastel princess vibes with a vintage twist | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; 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border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The Floating Resturant in Chiang Mai | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MnDnxJ36vPE/W8a_WppL_TI/AAAAAAAAQBo/s7f5gjgFm6kny3rJYt5IkPqT1BR90SsBgCHMYCw/R_16_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vTpw7_oOXgs/W8a_ZDd-MDI/AAAAAAAAQBs/EIlb9zDlr4E0XZJrnRFKkbdRz6K_OwpmQCHMYCw/s1600-h/R_15%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="884" title="Pastel princess vibes with a vintage twist | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Pastel princess vibes with a vintage twist | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DFJwmIV1KHw/W8a_cR_5cjI/AAAAAAAAQB0/ebIKAWzrRVYiEF37PGcRI9WafN179H2DQCHMYCw/R_15_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sWQmo87ZScE/W8a_ekih4VI/AAAAAAAAQB4/Jm-oOvB84VA_UWJeLPh7Wv5uYkj5H_zMACHMYCw/s1600-h/R_10%255B14%255D"><img width="650" height="542" title="Pastel princess vibes with a vintage twist | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Pastel princess vibes with a vintage twist | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AnVEeiT7LFc/W8a_gko08PI/AAAAAAAAQB8/A063s3CxhZwE-8wA0GjWsELAQ5OulOVowCHMYCw/R_10_thumb%255B8%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>In case you couldn’t tell, this is one of those posts where I had a lot of trouble whittling down the amount of photos to put in… I know. I know. I didn’t do a very good job… Ooops!</p><p>Also, sorry not sorry for the second Hell Bunny post in a row. I just had to share this lovely skirt. It just arrived in the mail the other day, and I couldn’t wait to wear it as it matched perfectly with my new handbag and Lyn Around handbag charm.</p><p>I really love how the charm reminds me of gumnut leaves and gum blossoms, I have been missing Australian spring with the wattle and gumtrees in bloom!</p><p>And even though this isn’t the most vintage-styled outfit ever, I still really love it. The tee is so soft and silky to the touch, it’s a great top to wear out and about. Comfortable, but looks nice at the same time! And the colour palette of this ensemble is so my aesthetic, even with the tiny touch of black accent. </p><p>The Parisian print with the pink roses matched so well with my Peppy Chapette mirrored swallow brooch, and when I paired my mint Miss L Fire Juarez Heels, it was just perfect. </p><p>I love to have soft tones everywhere, so I end up falling for anything in baby pink, baby blue, mint or white. Throw in some gold accents, and I would happily live forever in a Marie Antionette, Rocco inspired house. </p><p>And while this spot I found to shoot at isn’t <em>quite </em>as extravagant as Palace Versailles, I was thrilled to find this gorgeous location that is only 15 minutes away from us! It’s a very cute, whimsical restaurant that is called the Floating Restaurant. It’s kind of a jetty over a miniature lake {<em>or a large pond?</em>}, and there’s a playground for children, all these lovely flower arches, and so much space! </p><p>When I arrived there was no-one around at all, so I asked the owner if I could shoot some photos and they were happy to let me which was so great. </p><p>I really want to go back and explore more in that area as there seems like there was a lot of amazing places to photograph. I love exploring, and it’s great to find reliable shoot locations close by to our house finally! There’s a whole city, but it’s not always practical to drive 30 – 40 minutes for a shoot when you have to run out quickly while the children are napping! </p><p>Anyway, it’s my birthday today and isn’t weird how birthdays make you want to think and reflect deeply on passing time?</p><p>I guess it’s natural to start pondering the year that’s gone by, and to contemplate the path you are on. I’m beyond glad that we’ve been able to start this adventure ~ despite all the challenges and difficulties. First we’ve been able to enjoy living overseas, and now the opportunity to begin our own business. I have been really loving working on Teacup Girl. Even all the business side of it is really fun to me! It’s something I enjoy ~ although the art & design is my favourite for sure.</p><p>We talk about it a lot ~ what we want to achieve with Teacup Girl, what direction the business should go in ~ and I have sooo many ideas outside of brooches that I have to save to do some R&D with. </p><p>It’s so exciting, and I really can’t wait to see where the next year takes us! </p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Signature Double Rose in “Peach” | Daisy Jean Floral Designs<br>Swooning Cindy Swallow Brooch | Peppy Chapette<br>Blush Tee | Wararot Market, Chiang Mai<br><a href="https://hellbunny.com/5477-paname-50-s-skirt.html">Paname 50’s Skirt</a> | Hell Bunny<br>Black Western Belt | Kmart<br>Powder Blue Handbag | Moshi Moshi<br>Pink Gum Blossom Key Chain | Lyn Around<br><a href="https://misslfire.com/products/juarez-mint">Juarez Mint Huarache Wooden Heels</a> | Miss L Fire</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-73864377871524142622018-10-10T01:02:00.001+11:002018-10-10T01:36:19.703+11:00༺ Western Rose ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ke_acDb6fns/W7y6ibfykLI/AAAAAAAAP_Q/gxquxJhkCtkavfR0rRKe7Z2QvsOprQqrwCHMYCw/s1600-h/WR_12a%255B9%255D"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7WT1ltuN9RY/W7y0b1g1cyI/AAAAAAAAP90/etJqAO_qzWM86B2M-rzl8WRSxbCuHaRxQCHMYCw/s1600-h/WR_10%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="Wearing vintage summer style in tropical Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Wearing vintage summer style in tropical Thailand | Lavender & Twill " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3yKicuws8P4/W7y0d2SkSCI/AAAAAAAAP94/K1rDfIR9mnUp61y8uqodZQpZdREdkAGWwCHMYCw/WR_10_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uOIyNE6Jt8U/W7y0f0rxNxI/AAAAAAAAP98/UpernJ3mlRYMrLW3B2uYgEkNdkOQyI9hgCHMYCw/s1600-h/WR_16%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="431" title="The vibrant hues of Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="The vibrant hues of Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YESlOkILEas/W7y0hhK3AEI/AAAAAAAAP-A/NM7uGu2WHH0FiEM7jq-MRSM1zb6p7TDZQCHMYCw/WR_16_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J2YHpwx-YPU/W7y6lQXELwI/AAAAAAAAP_U/GFbwtbEKN2Y5wfEd1Oa5TZNoV_fNHi4KACHMYCw/s1600-h/WR_12b%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="863" title="WR_12b" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="WR_12b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r1srIp2cJjw/W7y6olcy0EI/AAAAAAAAP_Y/VzscYiB6hV4tKNy_3jrHztabO5xrj7FPACHMYCw/WR_12b_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><img width="650" height="420" title="Rose and harlequin print perfection from Hell Bunny | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Rose and harlequin print perfection from Hell Bunny | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0UT1kkObFsE/W7y0oWn6H6I/AAAAAAAAP-M/_XHUxIOJnbE8-pp-KKWn9SGMMjD42A8PgCHMYCw/WR_3-DBL_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BXiyOZyxGZQ/W7y0qaZnU2I/AAAAAAAAP-Q/NnF5lv0HeywCdIF9IkdNGTjBjS-UcadoQCHMYCw/s1600-h/WR_13e%255B4%255D"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1t9lC_avdJA/W7y0sA2MeiI/AAAAAAAAP-U/KHW4NClTCuQUCN9JKD9CkEEfnjGmBPJpgCHMYCw/s1600-h/WR_11%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="438" title="Wearing vintage summer style in tropical Thailand | Lavender & Twill " style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Wearing vintage summer style in tropical Thailand | Lavender & Twill " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hwh07pyif9k/W7y0uHX2XnI/AAAAAAAAP-Y/TE5JkqR8VWQtNpfJs6B68_KfbCgzyCnpwCHMYCw/WR_11_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pDCk2MsSyhM/W7y0v3NyYiI/AAAAAAAAP-c/7q2izPPj5PQTtEyna8qrbL-uWLC-0EXBgCHMYCw/s1600-h/WR_8b%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="421" title="Easy summer vintage vibes | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Easy summer vintage vibes | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gyfb7kLkKkc/W7y0xphm7JI/AAAAAAAAP-g/zVmPD7iZRuQ_RPzQLKBZiYoyCfDcBajQwCHMYCw/WR_9_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><img width="650" height="431" title="Rose and harlequin print perfection from Hell Bunny | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Rose and harlequin print perfection from Hell Bunny | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zltppfd4Ge0/W7y0zVbocGI/AAAAAAAAP-o/RDopS2cTd0co03p0zAk4Yd7pJ1J7Yw5nACHMYCw/WR_8b_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PHUqQBAYeIg/W7y01bWr9ZI/AAAAAAAAP-w/zlcUYssW1NI3LzaMkY3G1YReYnMuCRfbgCHMYCw/s1600-h/WR_5a%255B9%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="Easy summer vintage vibes | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Easy summer vintage vibes | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-81lbbC65Qwk/W7y028BoOtI/AAAAAAAAP-0/tE5FAS-QOlcO0VUzQi6EsYUkoSF-IS4ogCHMYCw/WR_17_thumb%255B8%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><img width="650" height="507" title="Rose and harlequin print perfection from Hell Bunny | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Rose and harlequin print perfection from Hell Bunny | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TW_i9VRou18/W7y04x43LKI/AAAAAAAAP-4/w5iGMY5C4v05Et7NOMN7UbU9nHS_wGktQCHMYCw/WR_5a_thumb%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></a></a></a></a></p><p>I took these photos, oh, roughly over a month ago? </p><p>But I didn’t post them and it was a whole thing....</p><p>I don’t know why now, but I was convinced that they needed to be reshot. I think I did have trouble with the lighting being so varied throughout the shoot. But when I came back and re-edited them for a second time, I was like ~ okay, but why did I hate these again?</p><p>I’m guessing it’s because they are so dark and saturated? Being a total pastel princess this style and mood is really not my aesthetic, but I can’t seem to avoid it. Especially as the following two shoots I did after this one came out nearly exactly the same despite the time and location changes! </p><p>I think I am so used to golden hour being the last hour of sunlight that I’m not taking into account the mountains and the clouds they catch at the top. They block out a lot of the late afternoon light, and I really have to adjust for this by shooting at 3:30pm, not 5pm. </p><p>But blah-blah, I’m rabbiting on about photography again, and I’m pretty sure you don’t want to hear my agonising over blog photos! </p><p>Can we just talk about how Hell Bunny has been absolutely crushing the vintage reproduction game recently? I think I just about died when I saw this year’s summer offerings, and although it took me the whole of summer I picked up my four favourite skirts and this dress… This dress!! </p><p>I bought the skirt in this print as soon as I saw it because I knew it was something I just had to have in my wardrobe. Then I saw how amazing this dress looks on a variety of body shapes, and it became a must-have. I couldn’t stop thinking about it, but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to spend $90.00 to buy it. Then it was almost sold out everywhere in my size, and I just had to bite the bullet and go for it! </p><p>I think I might have even grabbed the last one… </p><p>I’m sooo glad I did however, as I just love this dress so much. The shape is so flattering for my shoulders, and I really love how the straps sit further in on the décolletage like true vintage tends to do. I feel like a million bucks when I wear it which is always such a good sign. </p><p>You can expect to see a lot more of Hell Bunny on the blog in upcoming posts. I’m sorry it’s going to be late and out of season for all the Northern hemisphere, but I have to roll with it, living in the tropics as we do!</p><p>Sometimes I’m sad that we miss autumn with its cozy knits, and crunchy, glorious foliage, but I really don’t miss layers and layers of clothing. When we had spent much longer in Australia than we meant to at the beginning of the year, I was already so glad to get back to sundress and light cardigans after only a couple of weeks of really cold weather! </p><p>Plus, all of these gorgeous prints from my current favourite repro brand definite deserve some time in the spotlight. </p><p>And speaking of spotlight, I am <em>obsessed</em> with the Starstruck Flexiclogs I’m wearing with this outfit. They are such an awesome pair of reproduction vintage sandals, and I’m planning to do more of a featured post about them later on as this small brand really deserves some love. I think their design is so fab, and I want to share more about them!</p><p>They go so perfectly with my bamboo purse {<em>yes, I have two of these ~ one in pink and one in white!</em>}, and just fit really well with that “vintage on vacation” vibe that I am all about these days! My style is far more relaxed and chill than it used to be and while I do miss the process of putting together full outfits at times, there’s no denying that this is the best way to continue to stick with vintage style in the tropics.</p><p>If you have an Hell Bunny summer dress recommendations, let me know what they are! I swear I’ve seen them all as I keep going back to see what else they have, but you never know ~ I might find the next perfect one for me…</p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Pink Peony Hair Flower | Dollar Shop<br>Harlequin & Roses 50s Dress | Hell Bunny<br>Pink Bamboo Purse | AliExpress<br>Flexible Wedge Sandal | <a href="http://www.starstruckclothing.com/ststsh.html">Starstruck Clothing</a><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-6771005502921733962018-09-14T06:39:00.001+10:002018-09-14T06:41:34.939+10:00༺ Teacup Girl ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d-N3KWHGZDc/W5rKt94oFvI/AAAAAAAAP7g/a_mrn6MMPJQ3nnQUDcKGKjor-h8CW1_jACHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo-13-9-18-8-05-36-pm4"><img width="650" height="867" title="Owner, Artist and Maker of Teacup Girl Brooches, Bonita Ellen Joy | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Owner, Artist and Maker of Teacup Girl Brooches, Bonita Ellen Joy | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LpwaVEv2V1o/W5rKviZlgZI/AAAAAAAAP7k/0zbqmNmUJ7cRqLe0dXOt3jU-4wMWpZsQgCHMYCw/Photo-13-9-18-8-05-36-pm_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jDV_v73nEQo/W5rKyH1avrI/AAAAAAAAP7o/3pmmydTWY4gTjYlxKaxOdr67m0A2IIGpQCHMYCw/s1600-h/FMN-39"><img width="325" height="432" title="Dearest, Forget Me Not - Forget Me Nots Brooch by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Dearest, Forget Me Not - Forget Me Nots Brooch by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e4GAp6W--Jw/W5rK0Q4FY_I/AAAAAAAAP7s/vuCK8u08uxc2obrubd3m2jY79c_nLyXYgCHMYCw/FMN-3_thumb11?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0U5tL9Jj1FM/W5rK3BBQ6wI/AAAAAAAAP7w/bPOMV6ftdfokPJbtNXzf0TITw_L5RHDhACHMYCw/s1600-h/Mushroom4"><img width="325" height="433" title="Mushroom Munchies - Mushroom and Caterpillar brooch by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Mushroom Munchies - Mushroom and Caterpillar brooch by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UUzPTo-ZU44/W5rK42Ttg_I/AAAAAAAAP70/-0MddK8EGEkAzfO8apG62_MTM1yKXGq8ACHMYCw/Mushroom_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--3kdKnTxros/W5rK7EY4plI/AAAAAAAAP74/5FdPLFrwDIwEW2ya6vWBq803zXSu0drOwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Acorns5"><img width="325" height="433" title="Ode to Autumn - Acorns and Oak Leaves brooch by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Ode to Autumn - Acorns and Oak Leaves brooch by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YocBA7mVcjg/W5rK86xRqjI/AAAAAAAAP78/5FKgVrBnDGcr45ykZt1wYKvGLMvyGvDTwCHMYCw/Acorns_thumb3?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-krPotHSdAzo/W5rK_CcnjtI/AAAAAAAAP8E/hqlMlA_IKdQIjRf2S1mKmlVBeXj4SJ5bgCHMYCw/s1600-h/Rabbit4"><img width="325" height="433" title="Run Rabbit Run - Jackrabbit brooch by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Run Rabbit Run - Jackrabbit brooch by Teacup Girl | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H8J6tUOq-6Q/W5rLAyoBZOI/AAAAAAAAP8I/b9AVVXo8X7Q1wHMr8XB_vIgqDOGKhsHLACHMYCw/Rabbit_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VQTCeE1AZgE/W5rLCs6pliI/AAAAAAAAP8Q/JRN62QwJ984tIbtbevoIYSbROydUztr1wCHMYCw/s1600-h/Photo-13-9-18-7-34-13-pm4"><img width="650" height="488" title="Owner, Artist and Maker of Teacup Girl Brooches, Bonita Ellen Joy | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Owner, Artist and Maker of Teacup Girl Brooches, Bonita Ellen Joy | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BNLuJ0gw_Do/W5rLEMhNWjI/AAAAAAAAP8U/8cdyxdhLXOQUs5bo4G5h0ewd7XOB0HffwCHMYCw/Photo-13-9-18-7-34-13-pm_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>If you follow me on social media, I’m sure you have well and truly heard this by now ~ but I still feel like I really have to make an official announcement on my blog as well!</p><p>I’ve been hinting at it long enough, and the day has finally come… We are launching our very own business ~ <a href="http://www.teacupgirl.com">Teacup Girl</a>! </p><p>Teacup Girl is an acrylic accessories brand where we handcraft wearable pieces of art to bring a touch of whimsy for your days. <font color="#9c85c0" size="2">❀</font></p><p>It’s been one and half years in the making, one and half years of agonising over designs, colours, materials, packing, shipping methods, samples, tools, stock photographs, work stations, storage equipment, suppliers, and mistakes… Oh, the mistakes!!</p><p>You know that saying “You don’t get an omelette without breaking a few eggs?”</p><p>…There where many eggs. </p><p>And not all of them stayed in the basket…!</p><p>So to say that it has been a journey and a half would really not be an understatement. To be honest, I sort of feel like I’ve been through the gates of Mordor to the foot of Mt. Doom and back again! </p><p>There has been a ton of stuff to figure out, and I know that I absolutely have so much more ahead of me to learn. I feel like even though I have learned a lot, I’m really only just beginning ~ like I’m in the first semester of the first year of school, and have a whole education still in front of me to go.</p><p>I don’t mind learning new things, though I do struggle to keep a positive outlook on the mistakes. I can be very hard on myself, and I’m all too willing to label something that’s not gone the way I planned as a total failure and the absolute worst, most stupid decision ever. </p><p>But one of the most crucial mindsets an entrepreneur needs to have is that mistakes aren’t failures ~ they are an opportunity for learning.</p><p>Yes, plans don’t always {<em>actually most of the time tbh ~ it’s only varying in degree as to how badly they don’t work out!!</em>} work out the way you think they will, but now you know what<em> doesn’t</em> work so you can keep trying to find something that <em>does</em>!</p><p>This is a new way of thinking for me. I’m a grade A perfectionist and I absolutely <u>hate</u> things going wrong! </p><p>But I’m learning to breathe through it all, and view those times as another stepping stone forward. Because they are ~ you can’t go forwards if you don’t know what doesn’t work! </p><p>It has, without a doubt, been amazing to go through this process. I mean logically, you know that starting your own business is a lot of hard work and takes a long time, but then there’s the actual fact of going through the infinity of To Do lists, and the mountain of jobs that seem never ending… Then to arrive at the other side, at a point where you can say “Wow! Look how far we have gotten!'”</p><p>It’s just so unbelievable...!</p><p>I have been working towards the dream of creating and sharing my art ever since I was a teenager. So to me, it really feels like this launch is a day that has been seventeen long years in the making! It’s a monumental event for me, I can’t really describe how it feels to see a life-long dream begin to be realised…</p><p>It’s overwhelming.</p><p>It’s immense.</p><p>It’s the moment when you watch the sun rise, or a epic thunder storm roll away… </p><p>When you reach the top of the mountain.</p><p>Seventeen years of reaching for that dream ~ not just a year and a half since we decided as a family to start our own business creating whimsical acrylic accessories…</p><p>I’m so excited! </p><p> And nervous.</p><p>And eager to see where else this journey may take us! </p><p>I hope you will join us at <a href="http://www.teacupgirl.com">www.teacupgirl.com</a>, visit our Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teacup.girl/">@teacup.girl</a>, or come say hi in our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194634557314472/">Official Teacup Girl Facebook group</a>. I can’t wait to see you all there!!</p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Ravelry | <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/lavenderandtwill">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-1746586410321475872018-08-02T22:29:00.001+10:002018-08-03T12:51:50.299+10:00༺ Currently: Busy Bee ༻<p>‘Currently’ posts are a series of memoirs, featuring snapshots of events that are occurring in my day-to-day journey. These episodes feature photos from my <a href="http://instagram.com/missbjvear">Instagram</a>, do come and say “Hi!” if you are around. Also, if you would like to participate in this feature yourself, please feel free! I’d love to read your posts, so don’t forget to leave a link. ♡ <p>But first ~ can you believe it’s almost a year since the last ‘Currently’ update? Eek! I guess we are crazy busy… So let’s jump right into it.<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tz3ON0mUURQ/W2L4yY8fKII/AAAAAAAAP4A/vXKB2AN3iB0xohB8mDSK0-lrEGc8SJZowCHMYCw/s1600-h/Patterns%255B4%255D"><img width="360" height="359" title="Patterns" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Patterns" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oIhfO-SNSmI/W2L4zpMThFI/AAAAAAAAP4E/lbh6awK5JyACFJyAT4ZwkUgCcqbJx0rQACHMYCw/Patterns_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p>READING:<p>Nothing right now – I have read a bunch of great novels by K.M. Shea recently though. She’s quickly become one of my favourite authors with teen lit that is quirky and funny, but also has great story lines. She writes a lot of fantasy based stuff – A Chicago Urban Fantasy collection, Timeless Fairy Tales which are fabulously re-written versions of the old favourites, The Snow Queen series which is in a similar vein, and a lengthy series that I would say is for an older audience – King Author and Her Knights. Yes, you read that right… ;) <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1DXP8y0oaWg/W2L40giiDwI/AAAAAAAAP4I/MyBT2YZvBBsr43giTXVwMl2cvmVEitk7ACHMYCw/s1600-h/Copper%255B4%255D"><img width="360" height="360" title="Copper" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Copper" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5PWr-UC0cvA/W2L41-sGCfI/AAAAAAAAP4M/9u_B1vvzY3EFbOT57DZ-MGnIUeOAw_zGACHMYCw/Copper_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>WONDERING:</p><p>I don’t have time for thinking. That’s probably a bad thing, but, … life…<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yhm__kP-0bU/W2L43D750hI/AAAAAAAAP4Q/7RaFM-NGM-o1HuQAu-nVSJb6TV7jlGHLwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Lani%255B4%255D"><img width="360" height="360" title="Lani" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Lani" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eH32C3COUrA/W2L44hrY32I/AAAAAAAAP4U/6rMa3nD7cPAiNEvgaxfRVtTM7ikE5jH7wCHMYCw/Lani_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>FEELING THANKFUL: </p><p>That we get to experience this adventure. Yes, life in Thailand has settled down to a fairly steady routine, but I still love that we get to do this and be where we are right now. It’s fun. <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aBt_v1W30Do/W2L45m6WOyI/AAAAAAAAP4Y/lS2M9_rGIxMsfKP_6jtDckAm20y8RT3eACHMYCw/s1600-h/Bamboo%2B-%2BCopy%255B4%255D"><img width="360" height="359" title="Bamboo - Copy" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Bamboo - Copy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cSmfBA-eVOM/W2L46of81tI/AAAAAAAAP4c/QzbWHbs-_q8P3uNIKHf7PbBaYjL34CKfwCHMYCw/Bamboo%2B-%2BCopy_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>EATING: </p><p>The best Thai food! Currently loving spicy fried rice, mango shakes, caramel buttered popcorn, and cashew chicken. <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XWboM3nCUSk/W2L48FeD91I/AAAAAAAAP4g/lr-KNNEJMUIGf5Cccv6YA3F-KflgQ2i5wCHMYCw/s1600-h/Pink-Stars%255B4%255D"><img width="360" height="360" title="Pink-Stars" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Pink-Stars" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e7M5UF6I8WI/W2L49rsAS3I/AAAAAAAAP4k/z3nNQQQWkeAFegV0vv0l-kMSlWmkj_qqACHMYCw/Pink-Stars_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>WATCHING: </p><p>Project Runway, Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, Voltron: Legendary Defender, and The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. – all on Netflix.<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iw3V-hTTIQM/W2L4_LfGamI/AAAAAAAAP4o/x5skBzS3yhoTMeP-t5US5r7v5ESCUNHhQCHMYCw/s1600-h/Peppy%255B4%255D"><img width="360" height="361" title="Peppy" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Peppy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PVoJeFcZtjg/W2L5AWUFQtI/AAAAAAAAP4s/RLpMRrahTwU0nwtf0pxRR6eXWpQOvjmcACHMYCw/Peppy_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>WORKING ON:</p><p>Shhhhh! Top secret business stuff. And teaching my son to read and write, my daughter to do numbers and write, and my youngest to potty train. Busy. <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XvZPbLeXjVU/W2L5BZ00ZMI/AAAAAAAAP4w/3cRBxwxwdnIEmgZAzHOuDmclEOUVUWY2QCHMYCw/s1600-h/Starstruck-Flexiclogs%255B4%255D"><img width="360" height="360" title="Starstruck-Flexiclogs" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Starstruck-Flexiclogs" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F2WgtO1WAKY/W2L5Ci_fIPI/AAAAAAAAP40/QyShf0591V8YMhys3coAttD4AAivp1RxACHMYCw/Starstruck-Flexiclogs_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>LOVING:</p><p>Iced coffeeeeeeeeeee. BBQ chips. New York New York Hair salon because they can actually cut my curly hair!! Kombucha, I’ve started brewing my own and it’s really helped with my numerous tummy issues. Divine, and insanely cheap, fabric. Exploring. Swimming. Cute shoes – particularly my Starstruck Flexiclogs.<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-50i8YzG5xVw/W2L5D_kWj3I/AAAAAAAAP44/vmMZCNLKeYYcIpjVgqX7YPjxpOI2_GykACHMYCw/s1600-h/Hat%255B4%255D"><img width="360" height="480" title="Hat" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Hat" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dMvCV5GbuhU/W2L5FIDHmqI/AAAAAAAAP48/aKfdSR-EK_Y2OM4kOOaKSAR_UTXgflqFwCHMYCw/Hat_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>ATTEMPTING: </p><p>Well, you'll find out. Oh, and to fly back to Australia for five days all by myself. It’s going to be a crazy quick trip and I’m going to be rushing like a mad thing while I’m there. We literally booked the flights this morning, and I’m leaving on Saturday. Gulp!!<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VLaE5uYdiIc/W2L5GErbwYI/AAAAAAAAP5A/u8IA8NwWzdkYkgKaQ2H1zPuPUI1QMaaHwCHMYCw/s1600-h/New-Projects%255B4%255D"><img width="360" height="360" title="New-Projects" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="New-Projects" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8wl2ddOU-n8/W2L5HeB8s5I/AAAAAAAAP5E/hP9hv18x6ZQRB6P3c2jwsMwRpLhi8w7AACHMYCw/New-Projects_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>WANTING: </p><p>To succeed. All this work, time and well – let’s be honest here – tears… It needs to happen.<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yxIiZMJnVFw/W2L5InPOc1I/AAAAAAAAP5I/MO8AJ4t2t74rQcfLZ4XsWF5_sFHQb3q1gCHMYCw/s1600-h/Frangipani%255B4%255D"><img width="360" height="360" title="Frangipani" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Frangipani" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uU2fOA6wh3M/W2L5Jm6EQ6I/AAAAAAAAP5M/Gz0CLj9gRQgNjUU94nOlfa5WOk6KBjxtACHMYCw/Frangipani_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>DOING: </p><p>Packing for that flight that I am on in a day’s time!<p><br><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rc974POW1-M/W2L5LKVfa7I/AAAAAAAAP5Q/Uc5ImAO1Zc8bBdx75LhwP8MERSHgd0OzQCHMYCw/s1600-h/Reading%255B4%255D"><img width="480" height="360" title="Reading" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="Reading" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l79s0DxD2hc/W2L5Mze5k2I/AAAAAAAAP5U/saBn7lGWAUoX7Cx2SQwAxkEC42gIolEXgCHMYCw/Reading_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><p>xox, <p>bonita <p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me: <p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Ravelry | <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/lavenderandtwill">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-81193576149191103502018-07-28T00:46:00.001+10:002018-07-28T00:46:51.079+10:00༺ Palm Tree Sky ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v7HvE8iCK9M/W1svuBvL8tI/AAAAAAAAP1k/zrS8_FfBbMgrPaSFzU9CqkS80zMRzWd5ACHMYCw/s1600-h/PT_48"><img width="650" height="433" title="Tropical palm fronds | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Tropical palm fronds | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0uiPmBaqUEY/W1svvjW6lnI/AAAAAAAAP1o/TjIAY16sm8cErPBLFMc8C_gZgl3uPrb2gCHMYCw/PT_4_thumb4?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SE_5MslhMgw/W1svxVS9_rI/AAAAAAAAP1s/5Ge4Bvp8itkzbHkmZfITlF-MBLlQ8We4gCHMYCw/s1600-h/PT_49"><img width="650" height="437" title="Walking in our Moo Baan garden | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Walking in our Moo Baan garden | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N0tXwmyQzVw/W1svztefuoI/AAAAAAAAP1w/isaForKR6rszEyS6x4LfvzJZO93saRU4wCHMYCw/PT_4_thumb5?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yZBDVOApmdM/W1sv21KFfII/AAAAAAAAP10/XcUNOQOY_Sc6hMdgjGh743NKeXDHYuaZQCHMYCw/s1600-h/PT_211"><img width="650" height="756" title="A vintage inspired natutical look with navy stripes & tropical prints | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A vintage inspired natutical look with navy stripes & tropical prints | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dJtlcSRrMks/W1sv5XWcoJI/AAAAAAAAP14/TSJot9MISi8NVrmXLQ7j5LACXDMPv2BDgCHMYCw/PT_2_thumb5?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1C75-yhq4j0/W1sv7G1oBCI/AAAAAAAAP18/i-d9fM2zNnchnoFqNE3EbUEyyop1yTQdQCHMYCw/s1600-h/PT_111"><img width="650" height="433" title="Vintage summer essentials - bamboo purses and brenton stripes | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage summer essentials - bamboo purses and brenton stripes | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V535zPAv5Ek/W1sv816iX_I/AAAAAAAAP2A/Nf8-wbXt_hQGURVPaNoIkvJNdkXdkThxwCHMYCw/PT_1_thumb5?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wK2pkkYfSgQ/W1sv_Nmc3FI/AAAAAAAAP2E/L04Y77o2bmcssSDtljLFsv-bkYfoXGTiQCHMYCw/s1600-h/PT_54"><img width="650" height="471" title="Palm fronds and a casual vintage summer style | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Palm fronds and a casual vintage summer style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sjr9_cDYeZ8/W1swBAU9AZI/AAAAAAAAP2M/XFCSAWszbcMmamJq9RzIRU9AB84DmC1jwCHMYCw/PT_5_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TvGgPIYIGVs/W1swC9hAhCI/AAAAAAAAP2Q/k5DmcajJP-Q6PNN1Xp1qjn_mvRUvX6-OQCHMYCw/s1600-h/PT_212"><img width="650" height="433" title="Deer Arrow Octopus brooch and Betty Page tropical print skirt | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Deer Arrow Octopus brooch and Betty Page tropical print skirt | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zN1IJWnDnLA/W1swEyEE_oI/AAAAAAAAP2U/1kby4dmOcJwQDeeAQhnqQR88RJQk3PYHwCHMYCw/PT_2_thumb6?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U-wDfkNSaQo/W1swG9H4T0I/AAAAAAAAP2Y/dZQh6JKp5Z0Bo6khAjEdhfKRnP--fWVbACHMYCw/s1600-h/PT_38"><img width="650" height="433" title="Vintage summer essentials - boater hats | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage summer essentials - boater hats | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kUnfzdXBZPI/W1swImsxDGI/AAAAAAAAP2c/fo6WxvMX8dkuNEqXRtyIOc5lPkY79c1LgCHMYCw/PT_3_thumb4?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7GJwxuJYStw/W1swKllOD8I/AAAAAAAAP2g/xZEF8pTEx2wyMRCs1EwODxC8lPu12mr7QCHMYCw/s1600-h/PT_64"><img width="650" height="433" title="A vintage inspired natutical look with navy stripes & tropical prints | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A vintage inspired natutical look with navy stripes & tropical prints | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ly1yZ3JtnuM/W1swM-F8OzI/AAAAAAAAP2s/nLXIkyxijpooV-Z5J7YVJVeKscWqsBwKACHMYCw/PT_6_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qeimm4UzHzo/W1swO9_RtPI/AAAAAAAAP2w/HG2Vqt2jOe8fBWK8O2lmC1bJBBSaeKqSwCHMYCw/s1600-h/PT_7810"><img width="650" height="399" title="Vintage summer essentials - boater hats | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage summer essentials - boater hats | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6YyPDwkAxpw/W1swQ9bjt3I/AAAAAAAAP20/LQ95v317WLwfnT_5ORQk_Ebvk1TYBZlYQCHMYCw/PT_78_thumb6?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t_vHtvIbULA/W1swTOqI2HI/AAAAAAAAP24/p7pW5kDLZ4gtQJUEcXJKytQAws9OTkZhgCHMYCw/s1600-h/PT_39"><img width="650" height="961" title="A vintage inspired natutical look with navy stripes & tropical prints | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A vintage inspired natutical look with navy stripes & tropical prints | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-noX68YTx-SM/W1swWT2RFAI/AAAAAAAAP3A/9Bpj52gaUsYKDQMJnufvWoqQ1lplVUXIwCHMYCw/PT_3_thumb5?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Here we are in our Moo Baan garden again! </p><p>I can’t decided if I’m just being a lazy blogger or the grounds of our Moo Baan are so pretty that it’s only fair to take lots of photos there… Hum. </p><p>This look was shot a couple of weeks ago when we had a rare sunny afternoon breaking through all the cloudy and rainy weather. </p><p>I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s still warm here, but the rainy season does tend to keep the sunshine hidden for most of the day. </p><p>But you didn’t come here to talk about the weather!! </p><p>It’s take me a long time to get around to posting these because one: I’m really busy at the moment, and two: I’m really struggling with my photography again. </p><p>Let’s get back to reason one in a little bit, but ugh… </p><p>It turns out that taking photos yourself means that even with the *best lens ever* I’m still struggling with lighting issues and all that. </p><p>Over the years I’ve been trying to move away from the filtered “Tumblr” style of photography {<em>even though I still really love how it looks</em>} and have been working on creating a crisp, fresh look to my photos. I want them to be pastel and light without looking completely washed out, over exposed or too hazy. </p><p>But I don’t know… That perfect look keeps eluding me and while I don’t mind so much how the photos are turning out for my blog, at the moment Instagram is a total editing nightmare!</p><p>I used to have good photos compared to a lot of what was out there, but either my editing style is too old school or my camera is letting me down, or.. something… I can’t figure it out, but I’ll keep trying to improve. </p><p>In the meantime, I am crazy busy as we chip away at our giant project! </p><p>I can’t remember how much I’ve spoken about this before, but one of the major reasons we decided to move to Thailand is so that we could get a decent start on creating our own family business. I will have more to say on it later, I kind of want to write a whole “big reveal” post! </p><p>For now, I will note that we are getting closer to launch day. That means I’m working my butt off like a turtle moving a mountain, but we are beginning finalize the first steps, and we are ticking off our mah-<em>assive</em> To Do list which feels pretty darn awesome I must say!!</p><p>Creating pretty outfits to wear is fairly low on that list, and currently I want stuff that is easy to throw on and go. I really loved this navy striped tee with the peter pan collar I found at Big C the other day. It’s cute and simple, and I love how this whole ensemble came together pretty quickly thanks to the inspiration!</p><p>I don’t often wear full nautical looks, which pretty hilarious as I adore navy, white, and red, and have tons of it in my wardrobe. While it can be typical of nautical fashions to heavily feature those colours, it also relies on certain themes in styling that I don’t wear. Sailor collars, nautical prints, fish, ships, and the like. </p><p>I did make an exception for this gorgeous tropical nautical print skirt from Betty Page as I totally loved the little palm trees and crabs and thought it was absolutely perfect for Thailand. Plus, it goes amazingly well with Deer Arrow’s Kurtis the Kraken. </p><p>While I don’t really do much nautical fashion, I do have a huge love for nautical themed brooches and cephalopods! Something about sea creatures are just so fascinating, so I’m glad I could find the perfect ensemble for debuting Kurtis on the blog. </p><p>Also, I’m kind of obsessed with all the straw hats ~ I was interested to see how this one is black but comes out navy in the pictures. I do actually need a proper navy straw hat though. I’m picky enough about matching that even though the black hat *<em>looked*</em> navy, the fact that I know that it isn’t, bothers me quite a bit! I’m not sure if a girl can have too many hats, so I will happily accept the challenge of finding a true navy boater… </p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Black Straw Boater | Thrifted<br>Kurtis the Kraken | Deer Arrow<br>Navy Days Tee | Big C<br>White Bamboo Purse | eBay<br>White Belt | Chiang Mai Street Market<br>Betty Page Tiki Tropical Skirt | Zulily<br>Burgundy T-Strap Flats | Lanna Expo ‘18 <p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-89658032223562661862018-07-06T02:16:00.001+10:002018-07-06T13:48:24.729+10:00༺ Wonderwall ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-816mtaE175k/Wz5DreNC_yI/AAAAAAAAPw8/HdhZHorzomEm2db70YcoNdPpL6Yh8_X2ACHMYCw/s1600-h/WS_8%255B8%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="Wandering the tropical streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Wandering the tropical streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wWVFPDvEnEk/Wz5DtjurJrI/AAAAAAAAPxA/FXbR0oEpLj0SwAiETGKOa7PYTuzhXPt8wCHMYCw/WS_8_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vEG34rApsLc/Wz7mhjYglHI/AAAAAAAAP0U/VxmlveKUwX0VoPqcBw1i7pQ4oflbDgY8QCHMYCw/s1600-h/WS_6%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="790" title="Early 1940's inspired style for summer | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Early 1940's inspired style for summer | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Iet5q020OcA/Wz5QR4cBOoI/AAAAAAAAPzQ/cuhaOBMEv5ggiv7Z5I0fXD1Z9dcJoY-6gCHMYCw/WS_6_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V4xI-0SQQE0/Wz5D0XixA-I/AAAAAAAAPxM/0y5TkOMwTMEZzhDrv4nrLs-VGjw6ozmQwCHMYCw/s1600-h/WS_0a%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="387" title="Wandering the tropical streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Wandering the tropical streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zCatsmarz7k/Wz5D2dKQ_YI/AAAAAAAAPxQ/pyFbU9N789w1rJCRHa172UlHR9X69aLMgCHMYCw/WS_0a_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9rBFC5KNA7I/Wz5D4RCN0HI/AAAAAAAAPxU/ZzTrgiISDvAIcYv8QMgcBvn9R0a3YeABgCHMYCw/s1600-h/WS_3a%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="434" title="Vintage summer style in sage green with floral details | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage summer style in sage green with floral details | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fTL9LSVuDz8/Wz5D6dhR89I/AAAAAAAAPxY/RY8SzM0R1HUn2mDXn6rvjxx7S0tiITKJwCHMYCw/WS_3a_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jW9khFxVejo/Wz5D7y-yZ1I/AAAAAAAAPxc/QK-5IyzSKLMyu2y4tU3oQYWJzSR5DqflQCHMYCw/s1600-h/WS_0%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="346" title="Wandering the tropical streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Wandering the tropical streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AsBqmDBGk7s/Wz5D9IVjjiI/AAAAAAAAPxg/12NwlMwDua4sV55rF8QnadFeKdYqRbk5ACHMYCw/WS_0_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oLPNX0pnbmM/Wz5D_l7ADvI/AAAAAAAAPxk/h4g046USySASsPTMS25d7QtnboljGtPBACHMYCw/s1600-h/WS_4a%255B4%255D"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lg76luNseqQ/Wz5EB958btI/AAAAAAAAPxo/VW0KqZ75Nu0goDeEjiFeNqUAhjYsJQ5HQCHMYCw/s1600-h/WS_14Combo%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="436" title="Early 1940's inspired style for summer | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Early 1940's inspired style for summer | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oKscnn4kcu0/Wz5EDhX2mtI/AAAAAAAAPxw/c-n6vBb1JxIA4L8OoKPUPm8uheTf5hNLACHMYCw/WS_14Combo_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C3N8_E16sCo/Wz5EFV5WnGI/AAAAAAAAPx0/g5HkZiavynEKvuKNDOVzxppiZVeUurqMwCHMYCw/s1600-h/WS_11%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="450" title="Wandering the tropical streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Wandering the tropical streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_gfMWDpcT5A/Wz5EHKH5X0I/AAAAAAAAPx4/ILOkf595RqYX64GxzN-m_ftWHFHdQTCmQCHMYCw/WS_11_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oLPNX0pnbmM/Wz5D_l7ADvI/AAAAAAAAPxk/h4g046USySASsPTMS25d7QtnboljGtPBACHMYCw/s1600-h/WS_4a%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="489" title="Vintage summer style in sage green with floral details | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage summer style in sage green with floral details | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J5if-00NorE/Wz5EI2q9xqI/AAAAAAAAPx8/CBpNYAXg2ZEKa1S8rjwpUOQRnqDkscEggCHMYCw/WS_4a_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Il8N34NVNHg/Wz5EK4qXH7I/AAAAAAAAPyA/pnA3xLCkFXgwaLhqDfwPZsbRYWSjlJZPQCHMYCw/s1600-h/WS_7%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="425" title="Vintage summer style in sage green with floral details | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Vintage summer style in sage green with floral details | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4M3N1mikT6M/Wz5EMlhdxMI/AAAAAAAAPyI/05H5GhJQejkAals_Bs_Hc9NNa2o8u0WIgCHMYCw/WS_7_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></a></a></a></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rEblgp62hzA/Wz5LB139hBI/AAAAAAAAPyw/ZCh1lw3c2ycqjrQUUJF00lZP3DvL53I1wCHMYCw/s1600-h/WS_10a%255B14%255D"><img width="650" height="802" title="Early 1940's inspired style for summer | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Early 1940's inspired style for summer | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M8usGH5eILU/Wz5LEzJiE2I/AAAAAAAAPy0/DTqK6quMsHcDOr_RDTDVvJmEmPaN0lSrgCHMYCw/WS_10a_thumb%255B8%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>The rainy season has well and truly set in. We’ve been having so many wet days, that sometimes a whole week will pass without sunshine. It feels so weird because all I remember last year was sunshine for most days, then rain for an hour or two.</p><p>The Mister reminded me that we were actually in Malaysia this time last year, and it suddenly makes more sense!</p><p>I can’t believe we’ve been living in Thailand for well over a year now, but I guess it feels a lot shorter as we did have that five month extended stay in Australia ~ smack dab in the middle of it all. </p><p> Despite the rain that’s constantly rolling in, I was lucky enough to get a blog shoot squeezed in last weekend.</p><p>It was a bit of a gamble as to whether it would come together at all. It was late afternoon by the time I could head out. The sky was becoming quite cloudy, there was hardly any light left ~ and I didn’t even know where to go! It’s always a nerve-wracking race if you are spontaneously doing a shoot at the end of the day, you’re scrambling to get everything sorted out before the sun sinks, frantically racing those last golden beams as they disappear over the horizon. </p><p>I searched google maps for the nearest public park ~ and I found one that was only 3.5km away, but the problem with traffic in Thailand is that it is a little like Sydney. If you hit the roads at the wrong time, the dense traffic and abominably slow lights {<em>It takes 10 minute to get a green light, sometimes even longer if you miss the change due to the backup of traffic. We avoid traffic lights wherever we can, though some are most definitely worse than others!</em>} can mean that it can take up to 30 minutes to get that 3.5 km! </p><p>Then I was risking that the park would have any good locations to set up, or not be crowded with people, or actually have a nice backdrop. You know, all those important things ~ haha!</p><p>Thankfully, there turned out to be some lovely scenery, and this very pretty house with awesome architecture, although I wouldn’t be going back for the park itself. That turned out to be the corner of a block that was terribly overgrown with grass, and there was a giant shine in the middle, taking up most of the space. </p><p>I’m very cautious about photographing shrines, as I want to make sure that I respect Thai culture and not appear like an insensitive foreigner! Which, being a foreigner and blogger can really be the worst combination. Even though it was a super quiet neighbourhood there were a lot of people running past exercising, or walking dogs, and my little venture with the camera out at dusk meant I was the ninth wonder of the Thai locals! Awk<em>-ward</em>!!</p><p>And after all that fuss, I wasn’t even sure I’d have enough photos to do this post, as I broke the number one photography rule and went out with a semi-almost-dead camera battery… Which meant that my battery died before I could finish the shoot… naturally.</p><p> …Whoops! </p><p>I keep saying that I need to buy a spare, and maybe now that I’ve had the worst happen I’ll finally do it? Haha, or it will end up like my camera lens and take me fifty-million years get that done… </p><p>Busy as we are at the moment, I have found the time to do a little thrifting ~ second hand and vintage shopping is not really the same in Thailand as it is in other places, but I’ve found some cute pieces here and there. I picked up this lovely chestnut leather purse last year at a street market, I think it might be from the 60’s or 70’s.</p><p>My hat I found at a second-hand stall in the shopping centre carpark (!!) where we do our grocery shopping. {<em>Stalls in Thailand are weird, they exist just about anywhere you could think or want to set one up. We even bought a brand new, custom built couch in the carpark!!</em>} </p><p>I really loved the idea of pairing them with this repro dress from <a href="https://sisjuly1950s.aliexpress.com/store/1935656">Sisjuly</a>, as this late 1930’s or early 1940’s inspired frock really felt like it needed touches of 30’s fashion with it. I know that technically the skirt is too short for a true 30’s look, but those sleeves! They are definitely 30s worthy with that glamorous flouncing, and I just love them. </p><p>I’m also fond of the sage green fabric. Although it often feels like there is way to much green in my photos of Thailand already, somehow I still find myself wearing shades of green far more often than I ever do in Australia. I guess my love of matchy-matchy even extends to which biome I’m living in! </p><p>So do you think my look passes for a 1930’s inspired ensemble or should I stick to the 1940’s and 1950’s? I’ve been eyeing off a lot of 30s fashions a lot lately, and I’ve even bought a stack of 1930’s vintage patterns as well as some of the Simplicity re-releases. As much as I love it, I really couldn’t afford to buy true 30’s vintage, {<em>not that it would ever fit me</em>}, and I’d be terrified of ruining it.</p><p>Plus, I’m not sure I could ever get my hair to behave for finger waves. I’m hard pressed to get a decent pin curl set out of it, so in these pictures I just rolled it under for a faux bob. I feel like if I worked a bit more on it, my faux bob could look okay, so I’m seriously thinking of dabbling a bit more in 1930’s styles, hence buying the sewing patterns. </p><p>It’s an era of fashion that is calling to me, but I’m a bit unsure if I can actually pull off 1930s properly… There’s no harm in trying I suppose? Or is my style just not accurate enough to make it work? Would you have any tips for a first-timer? …Maybe one day I’ll be brave enough. </p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Navy & White Cloche | Thrifted<br>Sage & White Walking Dress | Sisjuly<br>Vintage Chestnut Purse | Street Market, Chiang Mai<br>”Love, Forget Me Not” Brooch | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teacup.girl/">Teacup Girl</a><br>Sheer Vintage Gloves | Gifted<br>Tan & White Giselle Spectator Heels | Chelsea Crew<br></p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-38547680282145801502018-06-08T15:27:00.001+10:002018-06-08T15:27:30.201+10:00༺ Peppy Robins & Navy Plaid ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xeTTdxttgLA/WxoS_1bUvnI/AAAAAAAAPtE/p4SnVVAijqcgkZufK04Rqd-qOffTnjj6gCHMYCw/s1600-h/VP_1_thumb4%255B2%255D"><img width="650" height="411" title="The gardens in our Moo Baan, Chiang Mai, Thailand | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; 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border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Causal vintage style with a sundress and a brooch | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZKdsM2BBRcU/WxoTUDnFlAI/AAAAAAAAPtw/DKQRkTPukz01-0Dt9nI3PixTjIbiIwTXgCHMYCw/VP_7_thumb2_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RKUWCHmuYY8/WxoTV9MYV-I/AAAAAAAAPt0/a4HX9FPvXQUkJiKX1gPN1son6NJ-aJRCQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IG_VP_14_thumb3%255B2%255D"><img width="650" height="448" title="Peppy Chapette Red-breasted Robin | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Peppy Chapette Red-breasted Robin | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GPde7-PkEEc/WxoTXziIkhI/AAAAAAAAPt8/ntXdf_4gkhY41yrs7NH1la1W0WgBeoA1ACHMYCw/IG_VP_14_thumb3_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SHUjF5OgUu8/WxoTZk2SpJI/AAAAAAAAPuA/zu8DlnPpTy8tqkR_WLX8_2z17rd0BljjgCHMYCw/s1600-h/VP_8_thumb2%255B2%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="Wearing a mini Navy Anello backpack and Miss L Fire wedges | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Wearing a mini Navy Anello backpack and Miss L Fire wedges | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IWyS5cIcYgM/WxoTbSWrA8I/AAAAAAAAPuI/gg4TyvG1-Y8fVfuSHbZD-CHUCt7Q7rIAQCHMYCw/VP_8_thumb2_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qPkycOpvLzU/WxoTeO91k5I/AAAAAAAAPuM/aKsMAg1k5l8rcjzkxblDOO_sKQjUg8MRwCHMYCw/s1600-h/VP_9_thumb6%255B2%255D"><img width="650" height="694" title="Breezy vintage style for tropical heat | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Breezy vintage style for tropical heat | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D-g0QvMdCVM/WxoThCNNcvI/AAAAAAAAPuU/3DvHORqgqhATd0GH6GveazLc1vvnsKaKgCHMYCw/VP_9_thumb6_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GLSMv80ZTDg/WxoTi-x2LgI/AAAAAAAAPuY/TRiQjwmF4PM7rttRy07euEyug0MkGEIiwCHMYCw/s1600-h/VP_5_thumb2%255B2%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="Causal vintage style with a sundress and a brooch | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Causal vintage style with a sundress and a brooch | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XHDQI0xrXl4/WxoTkn296nI/AAAAAAAAPuc/GVZmFKYQ5R4tdhME9fmm679yHPifgFBgQCHMYCw/VP_5_thumb2_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mQqghY5jx4s/WxoTmbF2h7I/AAAAAAAAPug/Tw9UnYyZ7F8MJz9UX1tga5wa4YSUbuZMACHMYCw/s1600-h/VP_12_thumb2%255B2%255D"><img width="650" height="416" title="Wearing a mini Navy Anello backpack and Miss L Fire wedges | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Wearing a mini Navy Anello backpack and Miss L Fire wedges | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TRMJ5eFPCDw/WxoToGYicAI/AAAAAAAAPuo/O1qM8P9hziomFihd1wJokEthE_w8MR11wCHMYCw/VP_12_thumb2_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dwE60-v-DHM/WxoTrX5zJVI/AAAAAAAAPus/MQZcMW6jue07WzmOk-qAB5voApgQamMOQCHMYCw/s1600-h/VP_13_thumb9%255B2%255D"><img width="650" height="798" title="Breezy vintage style for tropical heat | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Breezy vintage style for tropical heat | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5JvlopF1U2I/WxoTv-ggZEI/AAAAAAAAPu0/cvQj4SM_opE7TnaayF9B4rdvfSoTpSGXQCHMYCw/VP_13_thumb9_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Two things you need when blogging in the tropics ~ mozzie spray and a water bottle! </p><p>Oh gosh, I got eaten alive taking these pictures, and it’s a bit silly because I have had this happen before when doing a blog shoot, but it was so long ago that I completely forgot about the necessity of mosquito repellent! D’oh!</p><p>Also, I’m super glad I took a chance on doing this shoot. It’s the first time I’ve taken photos by myself since getting my 50mm lens for my birthday last year. </p><p>Because the depth of field is so shallow, it’s really easy to get the focus wrong and I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get the camera to focus correctly and stay focused while running into place before the self-timer goes off! </p><p>I have been severely psyching myself out for the last month. I was so certain I needed the Mister to take the pictures for me, and that I couldn’t do it myself. Of course, with the whole family being so busy that means I have to wait for weeks and weeks and weeks because every time I think we might be able to shoot *this* weekend, something comes up without fail! Or the children are crazy, or need naps, or I need a nap, etc…. It’s really difficult to line everyone up. </p><p>It rarely happens and it’s so much easier if I can just sneak off when I have the time to take the pics myself. But I wasn’t doing that because I was afraid of my new lens…. Haha!</p><p>I discovered the trick was to focus the camera on an object that was where I’d be standing, so either a leaf on the ground, the chair, or the tree trunk in this case. I’d push the button to start the self timer, then swing the camera to frame the shot. It worked surprisingly well! Though I had to run pretty quickly to get into frame, as well as a lot further! The camera had to be so far away to offset the shallow depth of field, so I ending up with a bunch of photos that are just of my back. Haha! </p><p>There where definitely batches of pics that didn’t work out and I needed to retake them, but for the most part I am fairly happy with the results. Next time I’ll make more effort to go find a better photo shoot location. </p><p>This time I just went to some of the gardens in our Moo Baan because I figured if none of the photos worked out I wouldn’t have wasted too much time driving all around. It’s not the greatest backdrop, although I do really love these giant trees. It’s very hard to show how cool they are because they are soooo big! </p><p>I am wearing a vintage dress that I picked up in Thailand last year at a street market. I’m fairly certain it’s a 90s-does-50s dress, the shirtwaist cut is very interesting with strong Asian styling. The waist is quite boxy, the dress naturally just hangs off the bust without any shaping. It did have one of those little slide adjusters at the back of the bodice ~ you know the kind you often find on 90s vests?</p><p>I took off the slide part and knotted the two halves together to pull the waist in. It’s a really comfortable dress to wear like that, but for the pictures I wanted it to look a little more vintage and styled up so I threw on a belt as well. </p><p>It still turned out as quite a casual look, so I added my trusty Anello backpack and Miss L Fire wedges for a slightly peppy-come-collegiate-come-summer-boardwalk style. Once I added my trusty Peppy Chapette red-breasted Robin to pick out the red of the plaid, it was all good! </p><p>I am all for a casual sundress and brooch with sandals these days. It’s my go-too look as I find anything else adds too much fuss and bother for such hot weather. </p><p>I like all the accessories and details that vintage ensembles have, but I really don’t think that it’s super practical for tropical environments. Certainly, it’s really hard to get my hair to behave neatly, it’s just wild and does what it wants these days!</p><p>I’m happy for it to be super curly, but I do feel like it detracts from the overall vintage vibes of my ensembles… *sigh* Well, you can’t have everything!</p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>90s-does-50s Peppy Plaid Dress | Street Market, Chiang Mai<br>Peppy Chapette Red-Breast Robin Brooch | Peppy Chapette<br>Tan Virginia Leather Sandal | Miss L Fire<br>Navy Mini Backpack | <a href="https://anello.asia/collections/frontpage/products/anello-mini-pu-leather-backpack-at-b-1212">Anello Bags</a><br><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a></p>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-34326321575173661942018-05-15T01:02:00.001+10:002018-06-05T18:20:22.462+10:00༺ A Decade of Style Challenge ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JG0sh6bhHGw/WvmjuvKD0LI/AAAAAAAAPh8/1F-bk5dapeEdnShVE1fD9Tw4WA6dW7eJQCHMYCw/s1600-h/thevintagefashionchallenge20185"><img width="634" height="659" title="#thevintagefashionchallenge2018 - A Decade of Style | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block; background-image: none;" alt="#thevintagefashionchallenge2018 - A Decade of Style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sBHvxdywmdo/WvmjwHVvlqI/AAAAAAAAPiA/JpIws8_Tmm4d_INveS6Dtjr1UIhTk5pwwCHMYCw/thevintagefashionchallenge2018_thumb?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>I’m in the middle of a very fun challenge on Instagram called “The Vintage Fashion Challenge”. Created by Carla of <a href="http://tinyangrycrafter.blogspot.com/">Tiny Angry Crafter</a>, Jenny of @jenni.lee.knits, Sara of <a href="http://www.canteencowboy.com/blog/">Canteen Cowboy</a> and Mena of @makethislook, it’s a really great way of connecting to the vintage community on Instagram!</p><p>I’m not participating strictly, as I really just want to do this for fun and not because I have too, but so far I’ve managed to post for 4 of the 6 days from the first week. I’m basically picking my favourites to post about. :P</p><p>Along the way I had to look up a bunch of photos for Day 5 – “Style Evolution”, and I had so much fun I decided to create my own blog challenge based around that concept. Because of course I had too many photos and far too many words to fit it all in an Instagram post…!! </p><p>“A Decade of Style Challenge” is exactly what it says ~ the challenge is find pictures of your style over the course of ten years and have fun seeing how much it can change! Write about it if you want too, or don’t. You can also participate on Facebook or Instagram if you aren’t already doing The Vintage Fashion Challenge over there and would still like to join in. Anything goes, interpret this challenge how you will! </p><p>As I went with the “photo-dump-and-lots-of-words-to-explain” type of post, let’s jump right in…</p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ho5HGqvVcmM/WvmjxA7WBGI/AAAAAAAAPiE/U-P7yxdQq3kzt1r9cO5lzZqDuSvI8TVrACHMYCw/s1600-h/2008_fashion9"><img width="198" height="264" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2008 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2008 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-41Jmr85V3Zs/WvmjyK2_XlI/AAAAAAAAPiI/aAM1sPTO4Oc2bQY44tItd3pztAdxi0CcACHMYCw/2008_fashion_thumb6?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wordm45QiOk/WvmjzVaRI2I/AAAAAAAAPiM/tNNlxNOaNfUj0gVITcn1Bmv2bbjQImMRQCHMYCw/s1600-h/2008_fashion_28"><img width="222" height="264" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2008 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2008 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zDp7Wn-gkF8/Wvmj0VW1-0I/AAAAAAAAPiQ/UR9AEu-xPRI4bMDn1a4ZZ6uGvchG0NJwQCHMYCw/2008_fashion_2_thumb8?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FLnaYhxpFR0/Wvmj1AmPxvI/AAAAAAAAPiU/st6VnlNUJrg0ymwg69q4mpT7SNPk6d6ygCHMYCw/s1600-h/fashion_20107"><img width="198" height="264" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jpld1Sf2GxU/Wvmj2Km7hHI/AAAAAAAAPiY/-S3ybjhp8oQcHNkgSYTIKnTWXktDp4mFwCHMYCw/fashion_2010_thumb4?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>It was definitely tricky for me to find photos from 2008 as I would never have thought to take a picture of my clothes. In fact, I had only just gotten my first digital camera so up until then I just didn’t take very many pictures at all!! Luckily, my sister and I went traveling in Europe for six months and we took a few pictures while over there, as you do!</p><p>The first two pictures were taken in Scotland, the wall at Inverness, and in the Natural History Museum in Glasgow. The last picture here was in 2010 – so we skipped a year as I had nothing for 2009 that I know of. I had been reading the Modcloth blog during the month of June 2010, and was fascinated by this thing called fashion blogging. </p><p>I have always adored clothes and “dressing up” for as long as I can remember, and on this particular day, I thought I’d try and take a mirror shot of my outfit to see if I could blog that way. I loved the thought of fashion blogging but was petrified to ask anyone to take my picture as I was afraid I’d be considered super vain if I wanted photographs of my clothes to post on the internet! </p><p>I quickly realised that there was no way I’d be able to blog with just a mirror, and I was actually very disappointed. This was something I really wanted to do, but I just didn’t know how I could do it. It took me a bit of time to work up my courage, but I think that day or the next, I nervously asked the Mister what he thought about fashion blogging… </p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T4Yz4bgKp6Q/Wvmj3zU3XBI/AAAAAAAAPic/Uc459hYWULAiAa75ha9aHL1XnSyhgaXuACHMYCw/s1600-h/2010_LibrarianBlues_111"><img width="163" height="369" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_kNezB9bviA/Wvmj5CEhaSI/AAAAAAAAPig/CH0xAjVZK2I_r6a0vytqRETwEEf8xol4QCHMYCw/2010_LibrarianBlues_1_thumb9?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z-e4MbPtTr8/Wvmj7nyVCYI/AAAAAAAAPik/00xgJfXaRDgQlrNS5VpyhYUGRi84vhPaACHMYCw/s1600-h/TartinTreat_312"><img width="252" height="369" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N5EJamqb3ms/Wvmj8tkU3gI/AAAAAAAAPio/toaJXQuPv4gGVYrhW3HvoYmrx4YLtsHMwCHMYCw/TartinTreat_3_thumb10?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TkgaV4shspU/Wvmj-oZrMhI/AAAAAAAAPis/lhyVF452hgknb8DL0VeZamKlWHegFAM0ACHMYCw/s1600-h/2010_FloralFlair_511"><img width="204" height="369" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l86o1gjGQ8g/Wvmj_yCKV5I/AAAAAAAAPiw/-AJGBlQDEsU-TWeWLc7dCwBmgyI6VXv6wCHMYCw/2010_FloralFlair_5_thumb9?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>He thought it was a really <em>weird</em> idea, but that if I wanted to do it ~ why not. So that day I brought my camera with me to family dinner, and asked my youngest sister to take some pictures of my outfit! My family all thought I looked like a librarian. I didn’t care. Haha!</p><p>I think it was my sister who snapped the first few outfits for me, but it wasn’t long until I plucked up my courage and asked the Mister if he could take some pictures as it really wasn’t convenient for my youngest sister to help out when I needed pictures. </p><p>He was willing to help, although he still thought it was a weird idea!</p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N-BN0JNq5kk/WvmkCz1UOBI/AAAAAAAAPi0/tFq6Yw78SPgQI3z8LK1NCQ3aS2pMLlAPACHMYCw/s1600-h/2010_Austin_115"><img width="259" height="262" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vPbmtrMuhfI/WvmkEA65FII/AAAAAAAAPi8/Zyj_OL_TUS8PVqxRRImK2qoy-EbXnrr8QCHMYCw/2010_Austin_1_thumb13?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rgl1PSlgp3c/WvmkGfMsY9I/AAAAAAAAPjA/1GA0uWia4BA-Za18YBdhG9Y_wUT2iWMzgCHMYCw/s1600-h/2010_Confessions_16"><img width="184" height="262" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8YZnty_-zDQ/WvmkHVIOALI/AAAAAAAAPjE/dK9XQ5zXh-IB3r3ApmwZ6yy9oTmby3fLACHMYCw/2010_Confessions_1_thumb4?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--dwAhfbkifk/WvmkJQ22kVI/AAAAAAAAPjM/0oI95lzgObU95eeNsAAna2AOLA9EqyswACHMYCw/s1600-h/210_fashion6"><img width="175" height="262" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2010 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eY3nLQuK_zM/WvmkKOsH9gI/AAAAAAAAPjQ/zUa0EuIdou4pjjq-BumkhL-O8-CN9PMiQCHMYCw/210_fashion_thumb4?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>My style was definitely all over the place at this stage… I was heavily inspired by Japanese Gothic Lolita and skater style as teen ~ I loved wearing cargo pants and skater shorts as well as vests and fedoras and flared jeans ~ paired with black lace and cute jewellery. I never wore skirts or dresses ~ like ever. I liked being a tomboy, very active and as “street” as a white 18 year Aussie girl could be in the early 2000s. </p><p>So through the years of 2010-2013 my style was undergoing a lot of change. For the last half of 2010 I played with the idea of vintage, but I would also drop into Hime, Dolly, or Lolita inspired looks a lot. </p><p>I had also spent the last five years straightening my hair, so it was weird to embrace my natural curls again. I was very inspired by Liz of Delightfully Tacky, and chopped a heavy bang to match her look. </p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-liGlnlDPLDw/WvmkLKD6-cI/AAAAAAAAPjU/ooDktN_DTHM8O4sCZPPpVe9x9MSW7fIzgCHMYCw/s1600-h/2011_Theatre_89"><img width="231" height="295" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2011 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2011 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_e0jqo1X3vQ/WvmkL1hNzFI/AAAAAAAAPjY/9cxInbVG0Vou4MtxUc-rNlfv9Ed4F2T8QCHMYCw/2011_Theatre_8_thumb6?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RM1YJ6ff_88/WvmkMmQTacI/AAAAAAAAPjc/ay5VrhAQkoIyiIBpUTL2_dDl5PWyFYGpgCHMYCw/s1600-h/2011_Linger_410"><img width="211" height="295" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2011 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2011 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Afy1-YyEKi0/WvmkNkqMViI/AAAAAAAAPjg/bcLSpQeAigwaPRAz4vR8oOW5Lz0orYQBgCHMYCw/2011_Linger_4_thumb12?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ejySGyDqWlI/WvmkOj-FjFI/AAAAAAAAPjk/__96K562Qr8JaLUMZ0rDTr1jAhYiQqwfACHMYCw/s1600-h/2012_BeePink_210"><img width="177" height="295" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6zh-CWeAF7M/WvmkQOxS6MI/AAAAAAAAPjo/9Tv8jIVGkpEuxVcxuz8gSFYsovDP6dDpQCHMYCw/2012_BeePink_2_thumb7?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>I soon realised bangs didn’t roll into victory rolls very well and as that was the only true vintage hair style I knew of, I promptly started to grow it out!</p><p>It was 2011, and I was also pregnant with our first child by this stage, so also had the added trouble of dressing a baby bump. I didn’t do a lot, but I did have fun trying to go as vintage as I knew how! Boy, I had sooo much to learn… </p><p>2012 and our Theodore was born and that’s when I really started to get into the swing of vintage style. </p><p>I turned back to sewing with my very limited beginner skills and determined to learn to sew vintage dresses so I could wear the styles that I couldn’t afford at that point. {<em>If only I knew how expensive vintage would get!! I thought $80.00 including shipping for a detailed 1950’s dress was way too expensive back then… For real..!! I’d only buy them if they were under $50.00. I have no idea what I was thinking…</em>}</p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1saflMwK8dU/WvmkRFZXVTI/AAAAAAAAPjs/k6V8xv7CcdI2xd0cvgYQrOM1DkpQPOD2QCHMYCw/s1600-h/ABC_230"><img width="191" height="285" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P8vgZ8rfiN8/WvmkSLePpbI/AAAAAAAAPjw/kUE5-BBYr-cRqK1eZ3kp7xaCc1k4FTeZQCHMYCw/ABC_2_thumb34?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D_eWRAxAjiw/WvmkTjVJePI/AAAAAAAAPj0/yqi9QwXT0VUPV8D9Zv0h0FiEKiXlvklPQCHMYCw/s1600-h/Queen_518"><img width="228" height="285" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PIVahpWFOKc/WvmkUYwkL_I/AAAAAAAAPj8/RxeJ-XRZJ6Yl2JRGl7D5wfCUTYo4ZTVGwCHMYCw/Queen_5_thumb15?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aseegP98Ulg/WvmkVVMkxBI/AAAAAAAAPkA/r-yHdM0NgRQU7a0CXMKGIyK8XLQ_5zVLgCHMYCw/s1600-h/Violet_911"><img width="198" height="285" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1RamZDLBgAQ/WvmkWJMLZmI/AAAAAAAAPkE/WFKzY3Wcq9Y4E2hc5q8Pvlz2rmNxJVxJQCHMYCw/Violet_9_thumb12?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>I was busy learning all I could about vintage style ~ I read all the blogs I could find, trawling through post after post. I didn’t really have a lot of vintage resources, but I was obsessed with the few things I thought would create the perfect “vintage” outfit. It was all about those Bakelite bangle stacks, Victory Rolls, and red lipstick for me in the beginning days!</p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YR6b_aK4spo/WvmkXEFjDcI/AAAAAAAAPkI/QV3Wcfv_Uc4cfsd1reiDPOjw24kSuXjtgCHMYCw/s1600-h/On-my-way_312"><img width="214" height="342" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qGgfeZDZZyQ/WvmkYBNqylI/AAAAAAAAPkM/MPiKCG_cRzkHXAnQRTmAoa50skCvaWSzgCHMYCw/On-my-way_3_thumb13?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-swEdGSp_WiA/WvmkYyIDXkI/AAAAAAAAPkQ/KSBebXTokwYaE5pTSOOj3ODfE3RjLDjLgCHMYCw/s1600-h/Polka_48"><img width="228" height="342" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2012 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dRCPTZxOTkA/WvmkZoZmIuI/AAAAAAAAPkU/UK_TuC5M54o5WiKjfBgqPsm2RXRn0fajgCHMYCw/Polka_4_thumb5?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wbXY1Mgi-ZI/Wvmkaop7LgI/AAAAAAAAPkY/9BafdLq2ACoG0OSOIDofpyAdsiiLnhiUACHMYCw/s1600-h/2011_Apples_49"><img width="172" height="342" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2013 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2013 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jBao3AOnexA/Wvmkbiqt1xI/AAAAAAAAPkc/WiMaJWZpuMQyrpJECYwDCFSvyYjCRJMcQCHMYCw/2011_Apples_4_thumb6?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="left">I would do my best to thrift vintage appropriate pieces from the op shops, but that was fairly challenging in itself as I was still learning what silhouette, fabric prints and colours would work in a vintage wardrobe. </p><p align="left">I also got really into sewing. I started with a dress from all old vintage quilt cover, and then I drafted a circle skirt, and made it extra complicated by making it reversible. End of 2012 and I was pregnant with our second child. I had another go at dressing my bump vintage style, but never really quite got there. I stopped sewing over that time period because funnily enough, it’s really hard to sew for yourself when your body is changing daily {<em>if not hourly…!</em>}</p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VwXS4PWPnyI/Wvmkc77owlI/AAAAAAAAPkg/39Sz-Zk32aQ1zEy9FI0vYfBRsfsiTTnRgCHMYCw/s1600-h/Blue_36"><img width="214" height="312" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2013 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2013 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-afXVa23Fl2o/Wvmkd0TCKlI/AAAAAAAAPkk/CwgN7yX3rJsFl93NLQrlRDSnpL5nnsbuQCHMYCw/Blue_3_thumb3?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3orQxNsEGhM/Wvmke55i4CI/AAAAAAAAPko/FqPDGtcNZ2Mn7t34MnxCFv-FqWuCD822wCHMYCw/s1600-h/Disco_66"><img width="185" height="312" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2013 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2013 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vs3gYhBsZrA/WvmkfmstPnI/AAAAAAAAPks/dJeFR52WGvYWkZaWnoohxXArN9RCIFDgACHMYCw/Disco_6_thumb3?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6WbEEw2Uqi0/Wvmkg6g-VEI/AAAAAAAAPk0/sgW4Xxnu34IqxBNoJ9jo_20zJqCEM78AgCHMYCw/s1600-h/Pony_37"><img width="216" height="312" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2013 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2013 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lDYRfo2IxbQ/Wvmkh6RRwoI/AAAAAAAAPk4/_0a8_HvYW0gNfvVlSZooU_f-xGh1m2N_wCHMYCw/Pony_3_thumb11?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="left">After Isabelle was born in 2013, I bleached my hair blond and dyed it pastel pink for 6 months or so, but you aren’t getting any photos of that because 1. it looked terrible <strong>:P</strong> and 2. I stopped blogging during that time as I really couldn’t handle blogging and adjusting to a toddler and a newborn. </p><p align="left">Sometime before she was born I really started to embrace my love of pastels. I’m not sure if it began around the same time as my love of florals, but the Swirl dress below was my first <em>ever</em> pastel pink item of clothing in my wardrobe and I adored it. I also had no idea what a “Swirl” was and how desirable a 50’s Swirl was when I bought for it for a staggering $50.00 including postage. FIFTY DOLLARS FOR A SWIRL! I’m shaking my head at how times have changed, but I digress…</p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZwnWtNmBc9A/WvmkigwHYWI/AAAAAAAAPk8/0gduD7rYxk0Phw0w4ndA7R8fsQrWWJyjgCHMYCw/s1600-h/Tick_59"><img width="634" height="499" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2014 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2014 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ip1j5Gv2lSM/Wvmkj4kxaNI/AAAAAAAAPlA/LQxHwsuf8VcdHVwB8hT2FMInKTlC2g2KgCHMYCw/Tick_5_thumb6?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-13N7XDrtpa8/WvmkkkSkTGI/AAAAAAAAPlE/o2tjuuBUwukuZ-CWU_a7J_V1C22laTDeQCHMYCw/s1600-h/Tea_311"><img width="201" height="317" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2014 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2014 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jtt-cDzChFY/WvmklvD4zpI/AAAAAAAAPlM/OhYYLdHuZO4zVUCb0TBSWB5fDu_oY6pugCHMYCw/Tea_3_thumb8?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2wcGRZQMWH8/WvmkngJUAtI/AAAAAAAAPlQ/S_8ZNINJafUHDeZZ8rE77LxRbkiPtEscACHMYCw/s1600-h/LL_311"><img width="194" height="317" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2014 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2014 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cXdZEbfUVlA/Wvmkom20ugI/AAAAAAAAPlU/nvpKPHLvn68hoA1jLbwzkOu8eEWUZ5IVQCHMYCw/LL_3_thumb12?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xzoLfc4E2Jk/Wvmkq2Qz0cI/AAAAAAAAPlY/xLATiF9LhNg4Qn2uEuLpArRKYaCCLSuVQCHMYCw/s1600-h/MD_210"><img width="217" height="317" title="2015_fashion" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2015 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NrNRT_trNrw/WvmksCw2AJI/AAAAAAAAPlc/Dd4KiUlLSJcuti2_zMlj9XSx5sJORx1SwCHMYCw/MD_2_thumb8?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="left">Baby number three came along in 2014, and I was lucky as I had managed to pick up a few vintage maternity items by then, my absolute favourite being a 1940s lilac maternity frock. It was most definitely the cutest maternity item in my wardrobe.</p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a5cP2EYIP9A/Wvmku-oyeaI/AAAAAAAAPlk/UqGylgwiuGcCCsKIXx4O8YJZaxOmpkvBQCHMYCw/s1600-h/Cake_214"><img width="201" height="335" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2015 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2015 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lWBQW1Glvk4/WvmkwGk_H4I/AAAAAAAAPlo/23tYfYDBbQQ0C0cSKnkb7FX_iFF5IdT0ACHMYCw/Cake_2_thumb19?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jATbuuXOiSc/WvmkyTM-3cI/AAAAAAAAPls/APGH1aCqey4P7PZV7OTIKFrKX4eiMbCHgCHMYCw/s1600-h/Wattle_614"><img width="195" height="335" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2015 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2015 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4lqwOu7ESAU/WvmkzXOTaeI/AAAAAAAAPl0/ziG0gBXwaf8S7DBrbEgRzK0e9WRmRhv1ACHMYCw/Wattle_6_thumb12?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5p7plpmNKYQ/Wvmk1jbcMLI/AAAAAAAAPl8/MjSqD6yQsE4oz6Xa7x0M-JrsKQwxg_UxACHMYCw/s1600-h/Pine_314"><img width="216" height="335" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2016 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2016 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jlhO_LxIa80/Wvmk23CeS4I/AAAAAAAAPmA/sz12k3YiaX8tZpDjV4OlcVSVF3XYzsHFgCHMYCw/Pine_3_thumb12?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>In 2015 I continued down the path of all the pastels, and discovered my love for hats and wicker purses. And I also figured out that vintage reproduction shoes where really a good investment for a vintage wardrobe. Modern shoes can sometimes fit the bill if they are in a very classic style, but when you really want to finish an outfit off, you can’t go wrong with matching accessories, a hat, gloves and a pair of really good vintage style shoes! </p><p>I did buy my first pair of actual vintage shoes when I was pregnant with the third bubba, but never wore them as my feet ended up growing a whole size {<em>almost a size and a half!!</em>} by the time I was done with the three pregnancies. I was sooo glad that my feet didn’t grow any further as I could <em>juuuust </em>squeeze into most of my shoes, but quite a few have bit the dust since then and I’m not so sure that wasn’t thanks to the feet growing. Literally one of the worst changes from pregnancy. Just saying… </p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_6RpbpzVw7w/Wvmk5CZ32OI/AAAAAAAAPmI/RBndSjrTBHc71Ih-4jsdShE0K9JDnwxvgCHMYCw/s1600-h/F_610"><img width="202" height="288" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2017 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2017 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ndVWzfEsr8c/Wvmk6vxN5cI/AAAAAAAAPmM/k8TrTsSLUAEAQPDZ3lPzOpA1HWzDIqVtQCHMYCw/F_6_thumb8?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OY0M_YxQK5M/Wvmk8771AVI/AAAAAAAAPmQ/BxO9_3b1yIMnWKNz_Y6G5xt7BYxT7WkHQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IG_MB_711"><img width="216" height="288" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2017 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2017 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jXWz9SJ9TG4/Wvmk-Ayj3gI/AAAAAAAAPmU/oeMnDl9HKPEjTyPTvGJvZxwzLPydppg1ACHMYCw/IG_MB_7_thumb15?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1AlZvovFpW0/WvmlAqXVF5I/AAAAAAAAPmc/gwFR7f0JwYcR7h79fHsnRUFQ3JLiuVZrQCHMYCw/s1600-h/L_19"><img width="196" height="288" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2018 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2018 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nUC23B5oNoE/WvmlBuTV3JI/AAAAAAAAPmg/FJp_iKsiXO0sRaj4M82Ft6vfTuJTSyBqQCHMYCw/L_1_thumb11?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p align="left">After Charlotte was born I spent the rest of 2015, 2016 and 2017 battling with Hypothyroidism and all the tolls it takes on my body. I have briefly touched on that <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.com/2017/01/thoughts-on-surviving-spoonie-life.html">in a post</a> before, but it remains hugely relevant to my style changes.</p><p align="left">My chronic illness has meant that I have gone up multiple sizes, sometimes two or three in a year – depending on how badly I was swollen and bloated. I was a solid size 10, and yes, while pregnancy changes your body drastically, I know hypothyroidism has also played a major role in my size 16/18 curves. It has been difficult for me to loose more than 90% of the true vintage that I’d collected and loved over the years, basically all that was left to me were the gloves, purses, hats and other accessories… Which has absolutely led to my obsession with brooches for the last two years, and also cost us a lot of money when I’ve had to buy a whole new wardrobe several times over… </p><p align="center"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3c6_jioD0ZY/WvmlFeuBFtI/AAAAAAAAPmk/NvpOi78hF6MTvvoYFnxdvNc5EXhVYfm4ACHMYCw/s1600-h/IG_RR_106"><img width="633" height="422" title="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2017 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A Decade of Style Challenge - 2017 Vintage Fashion | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SyN6fOaVbTo/WvmlHGMLoSI/AAAAAAAAPmw/lcT-6SUIZygvNvd56XYtDU5f3yFbyafzwCHMYCw/IG_RR_10_thumb5?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>But I think that’s a post for another day, so I will leave it where we are now: living in lush, tropical Thailand! </p><p>The tropical environment has definitely focused my wardrobe to breezy sundresses, strappy sandals and loads of wild, naturally curly hair {<em>thanks humidity</em>}.<em> </em>While this summery, casual fashion is not the closest to my favourite vintage aesthetic of a glamorous, tip to toe vintage looks from the 1940s or 1950s, it still feels like a fun, beautiful style to wear. Vintage on vacation if you will!</p><p>So I hope this post wasn’t <em>too</em> crazy long of a read, and if you enjoyed it, I want to pass the challenge on to you! #adecadeofstyle to share on social media, and please tag me if you do it! I would absolutely love to see what your take is on this challenge, and hear all about your own fashion journey over the last decade…</p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>P.S. ~ This could also be a “Watch My Photography Improve” post; yeesh…! Some of those early ones are shocking! Haha!!</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-28719895317731121292018-04-18T14:19:00.001+10:002018-04-18T14:19:10.407+10:00༺ Autumn Lane ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Xef2Q-CCRo/WtbFwT1tVcI/AAAAAAAAPek/ppCB_UScJ8U7i57HBvLH9aJ1rY09gWqwACHMYCw/s1600-h/AL_14%255B1%255D"><img width="650" height="975" title="1940's inspired look for autumn, timeless style | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; 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border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A close up of the most gorgeous 1940s vintage straw hat | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3aZV-w7FQkM/WtbGcjk4MFI/AAAAAAAAPfM/4NGEzI_2PIMAzLyUM5B-fdI8MnKgYlKzwCHMYCw/AL_DBL-2_thumb3?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GyOmKvXpvx8/WtbGgVpBEpI/AAAAAAAAPfU/zOuE-MRAKEcSlKmRWfLoTxuRjPiQh6g-wCHMYCw/s1600-h/AL_64"><img width="650" height="433" title="Golden autumn leaves and caramel brown Chelsea Crew Spectator heels | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Golden autumn leaves and caramel brown Chelsea Crew Spectator heels | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kJnpVEJeCP4/WtbGloX4drI/AAAAAAAAPfY/F5KtxgPAkfUlMWQAZ6lqKO42IPVq9pkJQCHMYCw/AL_6_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tvVXkkq2NWU/WtbGqSc9WtI/AAAAAAAAPfc/92R9R2nqnY4_kn5wq0E4ysMUH6Pjm2rYACHMYCw/s1600-h/AL_184"><img width="650" height="433" title="Wearing a mix of true vintage and vintage reproduction | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Wearing a mix of true vintage and vintage reproduction | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W4es6oiKd8A/WtbGtumQnkI/AAAAAAAAPfk/OaJBOEDIfM8-gM1g5DG0mLAJU7tJevWEACHMYCw/AL_18_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1oVye_YaxPU/WtbGxtL6dMI/AAAAAAAAPfo/sCYeku-5rSo6jzHjTfgTLrQgwvtgFXtVACHMYCw/s1600-h/AL_124"><img width="650" height="975" title="Wearing a mix of true vintage and vintage reproduction | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Wearing a mix of true vintage and vintage reproduction | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FjybHk-n2tI/WtbG3Wf-pyI/AAAAAAAAPfs/DSjtUj8oQFA-hKawmJfWGHas7xEHefCPwCHMYCw/AL_12_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vfyqa3SIpTs/WtbG6Uh_K9I/AAAAAAAAPfw/0pJIQjecMKQLOooS0oE97gPURO6U972fgCHMYCw/s1600-h/AL_154"><img width="650" height="433" title="1940's inspired look for autumn, timeless style | Lavender & Twill " style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="1940's inspired look for autumn, timeless style | Lavender & Twill " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1aSH-S-YI98/WtbG9vOO8MI/AAAAAAAAPf0/uryfQoUBn1gZXwO8SDBsUv2o27G1wyAHQCHMYCw/AL_15_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NTjxadi6xmU/WtbHFAHllMI/AAAAAAAAPf8/5cvmMsDth8giWnE8H4VlSAvnIpgOMajLACHMYCw/s1600-h/AL_DBL-15"><img width="650" height="484" title="1940's inspired look for autumn, timeless style | Lavender & Twill " style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="1940's inspired look for autumn, timeless style | Lavender & Twill " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7lZUA9uJQFw/WtbHIjBNQGI/AAAAAAAAPgA/nqaceK8rUQAIcDy7jOI9RiHeg-udIk9DQCHMYCw/AL_DBL-1_thumb3?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5fRCk5B4-Jw/WtbHLuoiW8I/AAAAAAAAPgI/P6ELWZ0KlAYHGTSzfXbC9EKjFW52Y2FdACHMYCw/s1600-h/AL_144"><img width="650" height="433" title="1940's inspired look for autumn, timeless style | Lavender & Twill " style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="1940's inspired look for autumn, timeless style | Lavender & Twill " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_pgHkQD_K-c/WtbHO2eV8kI/AAAAAAAAPgM/R-gJUeOGY4EwEVzs9RcGPfoWpeKeuw_agCHMYCw/AL_14_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>First world blogger problems…. I have too many photooosssss and I don’t know which ones to choose! </p><p>Well obviously I did actually choose something, but it was <em><u>hard</u>…</em> I had to leave so many good pictures out… *<em>dramatic sigh</em>*</p><p>And actually, in all reality, I shouldn’t be sitting here writing this post. We leave for Sydney on Thursday, Thailand on Friday and it’s Tuesday as I type. Wow, that’s coming up fast!! </p><p>There’s not a whole lot to pack, although there is a veritable butt-ton of cleaning to do. I really don’t want to leave half of my Mum and Dad’s house looking like a nuclear waste zone, but I’m procrastinating. I think tidying up when there’s no real good place to put things is the utter worst. </p><p>So I sit amongst the mess and just tough it out until it’s all sorted. </p><p>Coffee helps. </p><p>A lot. </p><p>Until it doesn’t anymore and you wish you could replace your coffee with a glass of wine… Haha!</p><p>It’s really hard to gather my thoughts together, as I’m feeling very scatter-brained at the moment. Trying to think of all the things I guess! </p><p>I really did like how this outfit came out though. The dress is another great 40’s inspired Hellbunny piece. I paired it with my favourite vintage chestnut straw hat, a cute little canvas purse, and a fab pair of spectator heels from Chelsea Crew.</p><p>These shoes are new to me and I can really recommend them, I think they look good, they are quite comfortable for heels and I really like the details. They feel quite authentic to me, which of course, I love!</p><p>In this look, I wanted to play on the autumn theme and thought the caramel and chestnut brown accents where perfect with the cornflower blue of the fabric and those bright scarlet apples! I’m also wearing a cute enamel coated vintage apple brooch that I’ve had for ages. It sort of disappears in the fabric, but I can’t resist a good matchy-matchy moment.</p><p>Luckily, we found the most amazing carpet of golden leaves to shoot with. I just love how the yellow glows in the late afternoon light ~ it’s a breath of magic to transport to you to a fantasy land for just a short moment.</p><p>And l know all the autumn stuff is a sudden 180 turn from the last outfit I posted, but the weather has done exactly the same thing here in Canberra. We went from 30 (86 f) degrees sunshine to 15 (59 f) degrees wind, rain and grey, grey skies in the space of a week! Insane! </p><p>Winter is no longer coming… It is here. </p><p>And we’re leaving for Thailand. Yay! See you on the other side! </p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>1940’s vintage Chestnut Boater | Instagram sale<br>Vintage Apple Brooch | Love Vintage Fair<br>Blue Apples & Daisies Francine Dress | Hellbunny<br>Canvas Satchel Purse | E-Spirit, Old<br>Tan & White Giselle Spectator Heels | Chelsea Crew<br><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-83969288335562391512018-04-04T10:37:00.001+10:002018-04-06T17:31:33.655+10:00༺ Winds of Change ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4A54GqGcUWc/WsQdGv2VyiI/AAAAAAAAPcE/digVY6LdbyQuxQunJPz7S8zbAtFwhBYAACHMYCw/s1600-h/P_1%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="396" title="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XLHo0fvvypc/WsQdKKO02fI/AAAAAAAAPcI/Yr4DbLzouKUB2D1x8s09oQcQUL9vi8YsgCHMYCw/P_1_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kdcQP4DdsjI/WsQdNuOsLtI/AAAAAAAAPcM/z2KjHimoqNU8cjXm5U8bpveORCWjdFtPgCHMYCw/s1600-h/P_12%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="By Lake Tuggeranong, Canberra | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="By Lake Tuggeranong, Canberra | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n9K-d56d-r8/WsQdSX_9huI/AAAAAAAAPcQ/HaGbFisllEkcBJJJjnejAyjEFNbLWXrKgCHMYCw/P_12_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zprAqxIMenY/WsQdVcC1_-I/AAAAAAAAPcU/wyy6PXVnT2MSq4Nt1bGRl9ihmQl8PDpXACHMYCw/s1600-h/P_2%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" style="border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xO2gH9xEAHY/WsQdYoMis3I/AAAAAAAAPcY/UUDVb5mH7y4arYU0jpf3rTrXm6fRVhVKgCHMYCw/P_2_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X5vHmClVQsk/WsQdbnp4EQI/AAAAAAAAPcc/iEyojCCL9C0iiw6F5gCl70B2ENstmNKXgCHMYCw/s1600-h/P_9%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fvpiWD93hbE/WsQdeyQE5iI/AAAAAAAAPcg/NJb11bCD5Note8qfk5tBYWng8l2H4TnCQCHMYCw/P_9_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--3yDeKyxnOY/WsQdnsDzIwI/AAAAAAAAPck/pICtDdGuWWweCYh_U-hyrBxqvgKDKxsGACHMYCw/s1600-h/P_dbl%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="482" title="1940's lipstick shade Victory Red by Besame Cosmetics | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="1940's lipstick shade Victory Red by Besame Cosmetics | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X7gUKZG6_0U/WsQdrTVzFBI/AAAAAAAAPco/GGaQbOoOG_8SjtzU-ygqZazcTTOMsIXUACHMYCw/P_dbl_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qo4GLvVQeCM/WsQdv4HBbaI/AAAAAAAAPcw/LPd3l-sp1t4baEFSRfD6rAMYyoQjW0bwQCHMYCw/s1600-h/P_10%255B9%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IZd1vSB2Dw4/WsQd1Fvc7DI/AAAAAAAAPc0/-crrmHzZb0Qt3747-rBJB-ucrYbkfRJeQCHMYCw/P_10_thumb%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KQccEk8yS5k/WsQd4wqg0gI/AAAAAAAAPc4/-izojbvNh2Y7-9VWY3XbMh6xRdsW5s3YQCHMYCw/s1600-h/P_3%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="975" title="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gyTrTMTf-YA/WsQd_NqQm8I/AAAAAAAAPdA/wt2S_eAffiQL0WBebcHOGKGU3PAhU9UEwCHMYCw/P_3_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LGkHZhgQqV4/WsQeFrQKdCI/AAAAAAAAPdE/xhvEIFXZN6A09FoWX0yTlbx1XhVwdQ3fQCHMYCw/s1600-h/P_dbl2%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="482" title="Reverse carved lucite rose brooch details | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Reverse carved lucite rose brooch details | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ferrRqqo2Jc/WsQeJYz33XI/AAAAAAAAPdI/L-3PbinAGxMvSM5wz3R1bdxv_gZRCnffQCHMYCw/P_dbl2_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AE7AunnZ0QE/WsbLjblJZ9I/AAAAAAAAPdw/kxUPVX05W5YqeIZr4DvEac-1xoWuChvOwCHMYCw/s1600-h/P_11%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="433" title="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="A 1940s spring look | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0ejVjl9JrZI/WsbLmkeGqyI/AAAAAAAAPd0/gGsJ1-beHd0hQ1z8QzBEbMHIR78nBly6QCHMYCw/P_11_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></a></p><p>Before you call me crazy ~ yes, I know it’s not spring in Australia… I know… The cool breezes and changing leaves really are hard to miss. Regardless, here I am with my best spring-inspired ensemble! </p><p>We went to Lake Tuggeranong last Friday to take some family photos, and honestly, I had no idea that it'd be such a good day for taking pictures. It was 1 o’clock when we arrived, and I haven’t shot at mid-day in a very long time… Scary! </p><p>I thought we’d either be able to make the pictures work or not at all! I was fully prepared to take one test snap and have to leave it for another time because it would not be possible. Thankfully, the sun had just dropped down far enough in the sky, and was sitting in the perfect position behind this lovely avenue of trees, which made for a perfect backdrop. </p><p>Trees do look pretty, but the dappled shadows they create can make it a challenge to take photos with them. If the shade and light spots hit in the right places it looks amazing, but if they don’t, they are a nightmare because of the high contrasting areas in close proximity! You just can’t do anything with that in Photoshop. Trust me ~ been there, pulled my hair out over that… </p><p>But I didn’t need to do that this time, whoo! I was so excited!</p><p>However, I’m sure you are all here for the ensemble, not the photography rambles… </p><p>So I have to mention that I’ve just had another about-face with my style.</p><p>It was only the other day I posted to Instagram how I’ve been wearing lots of different red outfits all summer. Red was the colour of choice ~ though heavily in rotation with navy blue ~ but suddenly with the change of the seasons, I’m dreaming all about pastels again. I’m probably picking up on the pretty blossom ambience from the northern hemisphere!</p><p>Also, it was Easter. So why not…!</p><p>I wanted to put on a hat and some matching gloves to create a little more of an authentic 40s look, but wouldn’t you know, I packed away my gloves and I really couldn’t find them no matter how hard I searched. </p><p>So I went with flowers in my hair and left it at that. </p><p>To match the flowers, I pulled out my favourite rainbow ribbon wicker handbag. The handles are unfortunately looking worse for wear ~ oh, why aren’t things made to last? I’m going to have to replace them, so I will try to look for a nice pair of vintage lucite handles to do that with. I hope it will work. </p><p>My vintage brooch, which is from the 40s, has lasted better than this purse! But it’s modern, so I guess that’s not so surprising… </p><p>I was super glad to finally add a reverse carved lucite brooch to my collection. I think these really are the prettiest kind of vintage brooch I’ve ever seen, and so completely indicative of that era. You know how some vintage pieces are just so timeless that you can’t always tell when they are from? It happens so much with vintage jewellery I feel, that I really love just once in a while having something that looks super old as soon as you see it. Plus, roses will always and forever be a favourite of mine.</p><p>Thankfully, there are roses in autumn and in spring, so I can enjoy them both times! All the roses and all the pastels. Do you love wearing pastels in spring time as much as I do, or are you looking forwards to other spring changes?</p><p>xox,</p><p>bonita</p><p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Cherry Blossom & Pink Rose Bouquet Hair Flowers | <a href="http://www.daisyjeanfloraldesigns.com/?rfsn=432707.6e258&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=432707.6e258">Daisy Jean Floral Designs</a><br>Baby Pink Rose Lucite Brooch | 1940s Vintage<br>Vintage White Eyelet Picnic Blouse | Retromania, Paddington<br>Spring Celebration Skirt | <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.com/2016/09/stitching-stories-cherry-bloom.html">Me Made, 2016</a><br>Rainbow Be Ribboned Handbag | Forever New, 2012<br>Heartbreaker Shoes | Miss L Fire<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741326369951948258.post-58854173558544835752018-03-26T12:04:00.000+11:002018-07-06T14:00:01.819+10:00༺ Stitching Stories: Loop the Loop ༻<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bPdlsk-ZN3o/WrhIZBIRTUI/AAAAAAAAPZw/gr9szgswkyoQoSoA0Y-JY_9sAeBWw2GwwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Loop_3%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="950" title="Butterick Retro Pattern B5748 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; 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border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Butterick Retro Pattern B5748 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CzpDC4-ibWU/WrhJa8ohsVI/AAAAAAAAPa4/yNaaDrbR2Ow_4K_FueFyI1y1LrgJmyLcQCHMYCw/Loop_2_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HyUk6YtLoE4/WrhJv-5OpYI/AAAAAAAAPbA/4xsg5yKjb30jaIddHuwvwv-jsMgVOBETACHMYCw/s1600-h/Loop_11%255B4%255D"><img width="650" height="975" title="Straw Boater Hats for summer, vintage style | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Straw Boater Hats for summer, vintage style | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xDwBbQPMutA/WrhU2YEp28I/AAAAAAAAPbY/jIM1axusfKACENvptTSAkPq5W2rxzEHRACHMYCw/Loop_11_thumb2?imgmax=800" border="0"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZNTpy2ERcVw/WrhU5mOVp4I/AAAAAAAAPbc/I5rEOCqZmPIm2uP5M4dzumKalGIbOSplwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Loop_1012"><img width="650" height="433" title="Butterick Retro Pattern B5748 | Lavender & Twill" style="border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="Butterick Retro Pattern B5748 | Lavender & Twill" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9IoB9c6P4tI/WrhU9KrZhfI/AAAAAAAAPbg/lhpDxgnRKS4tKb1xYomLX8r81nYtV5J0ACHMYCw/Loop_10_thumb6?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p>Oh my goodness ~ I knew it has been a long time since I last did a Stitching Stories, but over a year and a half? Wow… </p><p>I guess it does make sense, we were so busy packing at the beginning of 2017 that I didn’t have a lick of time spare for any hobbies at all. When we got back for Christmas at the end of November, it wasn’t long until I was sitting down and doing some sewing at my Mom’s machine. I finished two dresses over Christmas ~ this one, and another. But I haven’t had a chance to post about until now. </p><p>The dress I’m wearing in this post was supposed to be my Christmas dress {<em>didn’t finish it in time</em>} and a wearable toile test for Butterick Retro Pattern B5748. I’ve had trouble with Butterick patterns fitting me properly before, so even though this was a simple pattern, I was determined to try and make sure it fitted perfectly beforehand. </p><p>I added a FBA, added extra seam allowance as the finished measurements of the size 14 I cut were 36B and 28W. Now, I hadn’t measured myself recently {<em>and this is actually a good thing..!</em>} but I knew for certain I was NOT a 28W! </p><p>I did the math and added the extra inches I thought I’d need and sewed up the bodice. It seemed to fit okay, but the skirt wasn’t on yet, so I couldn’t really tell. Once I put the skirt on it was clear to me that the bodice was wayyyyy too big! So glad I didn’t try to add <em>even extra</em> for my new measurements! </p><p>To make it wearable, I ended up making a series of darts and inside tucks to pinch out ALL the excess fabric I’d put in. Unfortunately, I’d already hand sewn my bias binding trim on around the neckline and armscyes. This meant that they all ended up with visible seams in the binding. Poo. </p><p>I had to take a big chunk out of the middle of the bodice, the back and the shoulders. And in the end, I also took more in at the waist seam to get the waist seam up a little higher! This was tricky as I did it after inserting my zipper. </p><p>Overall, the dress doesn’t fit as well as I’d like, it has some bunching issues under the arms, and it also likes to drop down at the front, which pushes the shoulder seams forward and the extra fabric bunches under my bust. I think this is actually the fault of too much fabric at the back. I have a slight sway back, and if there was any adjustment that I really needed it was a SBA. </p><p> Still, the dress is super lightweight and comfortable. The length and the simplicity of the cut and fabric make it really easy to wear so I was actually wearing it a TON over the summer.</p><p>But one thing was still bothering me… I’d added the bow at the neckline when making the dress ~ mostly because I’d had to do that interior tuck right up the middle of the bodice and I needed to camouflage the subsequent seam in the bias binding ~ but it wasn’t enough.</p><p>The rest of the dress looked so bare, I knew I had to do something about it. So just a week or so ago, I decided to add decorations to the pockets! I ended up with a loop-the-loop design with a bow at each end, and I really love, love, love it! </p><p>It doesn’t make the dress too fussy, but just adds that touch of something special. I was so pleased when I finally figured out what I needed to finish it off. </p><p>I have discovered I really do need to sew more basic clothing. I’m always drawn to all the fiddly patterns and all the fussy prints ~ and while I adore the intricacy of creating a detailed dress, I tend up “saving” those ones for special outings. I kept on pulling this one out over and over and over again because I loved how easy it was to wear! Whereas the second dress {<em>which this one was the toile for…</em>} yes, it has been sitting in the cupboard waiting for a special occasion to wear it! D’oh… </p><p>That one might not come out until much later on… Hehe…</p><p><em><strong>~ Project Details ~</strong></em><ul><li><strong>Year: </strong>Retro re-print from the 60s
<li><strong>Pattern</strong>: <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b5748">Butterick Retro B5748</a><li><strong>Fabric</strong>: From my mother’s stash – a super sheer lightweight poly-cotton, red and white striped.<li><strong>Notions: </strong>Red bias binding, red satin tubing, and a zip.
<li><strong>Time to complete: </strong>I can’t remember. The sewing on the machine didn’t take long at all, it was the hand sewing that really added the time. I hand sewed the bias trim, the hem, and the pocket detail.<li><strong>Make again?</strong> Yes! I already have! And I want to make some other versions playing with the bodice style. I really enjoy how easy this one is to sew, and once I figured out the fit issues, I loved the fit. <li><strong>Wear again?</strong> Absolutely. This one is coming with me to Thailand. I love it. <li><strong>Total Cost:</strong> Not sure. Maybe $15.00? Thanks Mummy for the fabric! </li></ul><p>xox<em>,</em><p>bonita<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br><br>Retrimmed Straw Boater Hat | Old<br>Red & White Ranunculus Hair Flowers | <a href="http://www.daisyjeanfloraldesigns.com/?rfsn=432707.6e258&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=432707.6e258">Daisy Jean Floral Designs</a><br>Loop The Loop Dress | Me Made, 2018<br>Red Bow Spectator Court Pumps | Dolce Nome<p>༺ ♡ ༻<br>Find me:<p>Facebook | <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lavenderandtwill/">Lavender & Twill</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavenderandtwill/">lavenderandtwill</a><br>Pinterest | <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/lavender_twill/">lavender_twill</a><br>Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/lavender_twill">lavender_twill</a><br>YouTube | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJ9HIa1eybaEmm2C5KChQ">Lavender & Twill</a>Lavender and Twillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.com0