The other week on my way to the Bank I walked past the local St Vincents and just had to go in and try on the jacket that they had displayed in the window. It has now been dry cleaned and here is its debut.

Top: BWOF 02-2009-108 in coffee jersey which you say on Day 18.
Skirt: Self drafted skirt in a green/cream tweed polyester (blogged here)
Jacket: Thrifted Barometer Tweed Jacket
Accessory: Necklace made by a friend which you saw on Day 1.
Boots: Nine West

I don’t have a jacket in this colour so I will be very interested to see how versatile it is with the other pieces in my wardrobe.

This morning was a challenge as I was very conscious of not having the same look if I am sitting at my desk. So this has highlighted that I need to make more tops that will go with the Burgundy Leather Jacket or my Chanel Jacket when I am wearing my black trousers. Please don’t suggest I get a black jacket, that colour is no good next to my face unless I want to be asked all day if I am feeling okay .

So this morning was a challenge. I tried a number of tops and jackets and it was either too 80’s (wide shoulder pads and before I knew about fit) or a huge contrast that I wasn’t comfortable with.

So this is what I managed to put together this morning.

Trouser: Vogue 9537 (again) in a black medium weight wool made in 2008 which you saw on Day 8.
Jumper/Sweater: Red Wool Jumper purchased from Jigsaw which you saw on Day 10.
Cardigan: Me-Made knitted Shawl Collar Jacket in Touch Possum Yarn which you saw on Day 16.
Accessory: Purchased necklace during a visit to Fiji and earrings from Brisbane Airport.
Shoes: Black C21 Courtney

I did ask DH to take a photo of the back of the trousers, somehow he managed to get Roscoe right in the middle of the picture, not what I was wanting.

You have seen all of these pieces before, so today I have combined them for a different look.

Top: Vogue 8572 in chartreuse linen/Polyester/Rayon blend which you saw on Day 7.
Skirt: Vogue 7937 in dark brown wool crepe which you saw on Day 10.
Cardigan: Simplicity 2603 in brown merino wool, the length is between the short and long versions and you have seen it too many times to list 🙂
Accessory: Me-made crocheted necklace (yes also too many times) and purchased earrings.
Boots: Nine West

PS: I have updated yesterday’s post with photos of KS 3740 without the cardigan.

Today the boss is taking some clients and I out to lunch, so I thought I would try this outfit.

Dress: Vogue 8280 in aubergine wool gabardine (blogged here)
Cardigan: Me-Made knitted Shawl Collar Jacket in Touch Possum Yarn (blogged here)
Accessory: Me-Made Necklace and earrings which you saw on Day 3 and 6 and Me-Made belt.
Boots: Nine West

Even though the dress is sleeveless, the Shawl Collar Jacket is very warm so I was very comfortable all day.

This suit was the main reason I elected to wear “One Made-Me Garment” as I love to wear it, but can only put a top with it.

Top: Simplicity 2603 with long sleeves that you saw on Day 3 and 13.
Skirt: Custom made in China in 2008 in a pale taupe colour with darker flecks wool, fully lined.
Jacket: Custom made in China in 2008 in a pale taupe colour with darker flecks wool, fully lined.
Accessory: Me-Made crocheted necklace that has been worn frequently ove the last few day.
Boots: Nine West

Unfortunately I didn’t get a picture of the jacket buttoned up, as the collar is the main feature.

Not sure what I was thinking when DH took these photos but I look far far away.

Well back at work and it was a bit hectic this morning, not organised at all.

Blouse: Marfy 2254 blouse from Day 9.
Trouser: Custom made trousers from Day 1
Jacket: Chanel Style jacket from Day 9
Boots: Nine West Boots

I really need to rethink this outfit, it is identical from Day 9 if I am sitting at my desk, so back to the drawing board with this one.

Sue, here is a closer look at the crocheted necklace I wore on the weekend.

We are home from our weekend away and limited internet access, so I am sharing what I have worn for the last 4 days (10 – 13 June inclusive).

Friday was another challenge day where we had to be “on some form of transport”. Due to my location and hours I work I drive to work, so this is the best I could do for this challenge.

Jumper/Sweater: Red Wool Jumper purchased from Jigsaw.
Skirt: Vogue 7937 in dark brown wool crepe (blogged here)
Jacket: McCall’s 3750 in the same dark brown wool crepe made in 2003.
Accessory: Silk scarf from China
Shoes: Circa Joan & David purchased during my USA trip this year.

Saturday saw us in the snow fields and DH dutifully took my photo for me with some snow in the background to later realise that night that the memory card was not in the Canon camera so a picture on the bed in our room with the small Olympus was the best we could do.

Top: Cream t-shirt purchased
Skirt: Self drafted skirt in brown/coffee/coral linen (blogged here)
Cardigan: Simplicity 2603 in brown merino wool which you saw on Day 4.
Accessory: Me-Made crocheted necklace

Sunday was a day of complete relaxation for me until we had to start getting organised for the Group BBQ that night and of course the photo was the last thing we thought of.

Top: Kwik.Sew 3740 in blue/brown tie die knit from Spotlight (blogged here)
Jeans: Levi 553
Accessory: Me-Made necklace and earrings which you saw on Day 5.

Monday it is time for the long drive home, but first let’s see if we can find an ugly background (another challenge from the group). This was around 10am this morning and it was a chilly 4 degrees Celsius.

Top: Simplicity 2603 top with sleeves in brown merino wool which you saw on Day 3.
Skirt: Self drafted skirt in brown/coffee/coral linen again.
Cardigan: Simplicity 2603 in brown merino wool again.
Coat McCall’s 8522 in aubergine cashmere wool, fully fused, interlined with flannelette and lined with Sun Silky made too many years ago to remember.
Accessory: Me-Made crocheted necklace
Boots: Betts Boots