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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Wardrobe Wednesday - A Bit of a Wiggle


I made this dress a while ago out of an old curtain I got from my mother in law. I originally made it dress as part of the Julia Bobbin Mad Men Challenge.
I love it I feel like it is such a good shape for me. I'd say the era would be 50s or 60s in its silhouette.
Outfit Breakdown:
Dress $0  I made it from an old curtain of my MIL using a pattern from the 80s - I gave it an exposed zip at the back to make it less dressed up (I am quite partial to dressed up though - life is worth dressing up for!)
A cardi  (which is navy not black) Glassons $30
my new $15 boots from Cotton on. I get comments on them every time I wear them.
A necklace I made recently
Pop over and see Nin she has NEWS! (and leave her a comment - she loves them)
Wardrobe Wednesday at SailorSpy.co.nz
Also joining in at the pleated poppy
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18 comments:

  1. NotchkaAugust 29, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Those boots! They are the perfect combo for the wiggle dress - you look modern and vintagey at the same time...how do you do it!

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    1. MiriamAugust 29, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      Thanks - always so generous in your comments. I am very pleased with the boots

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  2. HootnzAugust 29, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    You're right its a great shape on you! and I love that you made it out of a curtain....brings Maria from sound of music to mind ")

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  3. Kelly McLuckieAugust 29, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    So clever Miriam! Great to hear that you're carrying on WW here - promise to join in as much as I can. I LOVE those boots too! xo

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    1. MiriamAugust 29, 2012 at 2:35 PM

      Yay Kelly that is awesome I'd love to have your support and linking in

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  4. MiriamAugust 29, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    cool, love the boots too

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    1. MiriamAugust 29, 2012 at 2:35 PM

      thank you - I'm loving that we have the same name!!

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  5. Farm FanciesAugust 29, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    That's a snazzy looking dress and it's even better that it's from a recycled fabric. Add me to the list of boot admirers :).
    Cheers, Robyn

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    1. MiriamAugust 29, 2012 at 9:05 PM

      Thanks so much Robyn - it's lovely to have your compliments and your company

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  6. UnknownAugust 29, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Love the contrast in colours and I'm very impressed you made that dress from an old curtain! Wow!

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    1. MiriamAugust 29, 2012 at 9:49 PM

      Thanks so much Alex - I love doing things from other things

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  7. AshleyAugust 29, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    I can't believe you made this from an old curtain!!! That is so awesome...I need some of your skills!

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  8. Amy ShaughnessyAugust 30, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Out of an old curtain? How smart are you?! It looks so great!

    Amy


    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  9. LeonieAugust 30, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I love love love the colour most of all - looks great!

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  10. Rachel The HatAugust 31, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    love these colours together. thank you for the inspiration!! im in love with those booties xx

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  11. RachelAugust 31, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Wow, that's amazing that you made that dress--and out of fabric you got for free too! That always makes it better! :)

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  12. ZoeNovember 3, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    Hi Miriam,

    Thanks so much for leaving me this link. I CANNOT believe this dress used to be a curtain! It's the very last word in curtain-chic, you look phenomenal xx

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