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8.10.08

I made this



For as long as I can remember, I have made my own clothes and accessories if I couldn’t find what I wanted in the shops. Even when I was a little girl I would appropriate things- dog collars, pieces of fabric, craft supplies to compliment my outfit. There is something so satisfying about wearing something that you made yourself. Do any of your get that feeling?I think it’s why I got into making accessories in the first place, just because I was doing it for myself anyhow and my friends liked what I made.
Anyhow, this is a new necklace that I made out of an old pair of earrings would you believe. Inspired by this picture of Coco Chanel I thought the large gold medallions would work better on a necklace than hanging off my ears.


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19 comments:

magia1980 said...

Beautiful blouse and yhe necklace :).

Anonymous said...

Wowzers - you're a total talent, Miss Fabulous - I LOVE it!

Skye said...

I can't imagine those hanging off your ears, so I think you thought right to re-purpose them - perfect execution!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Your necklace looks so beautiful - you are such a talented lady :D

esme and the laneway said...

Love it, and your photos are beautiful, too.

thevintageyear said...

What an amazing blouse! and the necklace is definitely a showpiece. I know what you mean about making things - I've long collected earrings to make necklaces out of (I don't even have my ears pierced!) Your jewellery and hats/fascinators are amazing though, it is obvious you are a professional, they are way better than mine :)

Elizabeth said...

That is a very clever necklace.

I love the details on your blouse.

Louise said...

I really like this, the cream and black combination especially. And you beautiful photography.

svenskaussie said...

Brilliant use of those earrings ! What a fantastic necklace, it looks stunning with your blouse.

WeirdRockStar said...

Fabulous! You have great style.
I make ( sew and knit ) all my clothes myself since there´s nothing more flattering than fit to measure made garments.
And no fear bumping into the same outfit on somebody else.

SHIZUKA said...

you look wonderful. always so elegant you are so talented! weraing your own designs would feel great, knowing it is totally unique. you are giving me motivation to sew and try making new things! x

emsydo said...

tonnes o talent you got there. stunning and so elegant!

Miss_Red said...

Lovely necklace! It makes such a statement without being OTT, the perfect balance :)

The Daily Masquerade said...

it looks beautiful! very elegant and feminine!

Kitten loves vintage said...

I totally understand the bit about wearing your own design - be it clothes, jewelery or whatever. Looks like you're a bit further along the road of making your own compared to myself, what a great talent you have got! Keep us inspired!

Anonymous said...

Superimpressed.

Kira Aderne said...

you look fabulous and congratulations for your great talent!

a kiss!!!

WendyB said...

Great work!

Anonymous said...

Found your website throught karencheng.com.au, and Im loving it.

I can not sew at all, however my mother is an awesome sewer so I'm constantly going to her with material, patterns, pictures etc of what I want. And it makes her proud knowing I wear what she makes.