On that list of mine

Reading back to my list a few months ago, I can proudly say I've crossed of 1, 3 and 6! My inspiration board's looking a little bare though, so I think I'll print a few of the lovely pics I've got in my stash. 

I also went for a massage, but seriously need to go again. I have 'Mac shoulder' (well that's what I call it, but to be fair, I had it with my PC before) from spending too much time on my new laptop and not knowing how to sit ergonomically and still be the right distance from the screen for my eyes.

Here's the view from my new room. It's got this gigantic old liquid amber (Mom says it's something else, but anyway) which has just started getting really leafy and beautiful. It looks even better through my new tassel curtains which I picked up for $20 each at the $2 shop.

It's been a while

Been getting back into the blogging scene this weekend, and my is there lots to inspire me. I'm loving Koi Suwannagate's Spring 09 RTW collection.

Also started dreaming up house ideas for when I finally move out (not that I hate living here. On the contrary. But I need some 'just the 2 of us' time with Lovely Bf) I'm liking the look of this little room.

Will hopefully post more soon. Cheers

My fashion passion

Watching Project Runway, reading the Sally Jane Vintage blog and not being able to find a single LBD I like has led me to take matters into my own hands again. I think having a sewing project on the go will keep me sane in the first few weeks of semester when we don't do much work (hopefully) but I'm rearing to go. So... after being inspired by a dress from a Royal Doulton ad on the back on my HB mag, and the one-shoulder beauties from my Eve mag (why hadn't I found this English gem before??) I'm taking the plunge...

...with M5269 (but shorter of course). I might try adding a shoulder strappy thing instead of the little sleeves, depending on how it all works out. And I will try again to get the Vogue pattern for which I bought fabric ages ago. Hopefully my perfectly fitting grey high-waisted pencil skirt will be done by the end of this winter.

Lists and plans

I love writing lists and making plans. I find myself doing it all the time now as my Brisbane trip gets closer (!) The thing is, I hate all the notepaper I write them on. I have these little pads of floral paper and fluoro post-its. Next time I go to kikki.k, Paperchase or other stationery shop, I shall get some pretty paper to make things even more fun!

My list for now:
1. sleep!

2. finish remaining assignments

3. get a massage (I've been needing one since this time last year, and the place is just up the road, but I still haven't gone...)

4. do something nice yet non-interrupting for Tom because he has exams on. I don't want to bug him when he's 'in the zone' studying, but still want him to know how much I love him

5. scrapbook! I haven't gotten around to scrapbooking about SA, and I'm scared that the memories are already starting to fade after 4.5 years. This was the reason I started scrapbooking in the first place...I think I'm noticing a trend here, but then again, I've always had trouble finishing what I start :(

6. get a huge corkboard so I can stick up all my pretty pics and ephemera and not have to worry about pulling them all off the walls when we move house

Three fashionable old ladies

Working at an aged-care dementia facility you wouldn't think I'd see much in the way of good style. But I noticed three ladies who seem to have a knack with certain items. I could just imagine an outfit with Iris's bottle green felt/mohair hat, Peggy's classic tailored wide leg slacks and finished off with one of Barbara's chic neckties. (I'll forgive her for thinking I'm a "young man")

I have a blog??

Yes I do. And I've been neglecting it. So now that semester is almost over I get to post more stuff!

Portfolio

I'm thinking of chasing up an internship with a small studio in Bondi Junction. Only thing is I need to send in my resume and portfolio. Thankfully I did a pretty cool resume last year during my Whitehouse course (if I do say so myself), but I now have the daunting task of choosing some of my work to scan and assemble a digital portfolio. One of my lecturers gave us a good tip today on the very subject...he said to include writings with each image so that potential employers can see your thinking behind each project. That's definitely another one to store up for future reference.
(come to think of it, I should probably write down all those little tips that lecturers casually give out sometimes. They're all such pros at what they do, so they're obviously valuable)

PS: I have no idea why the image turned out orange and red when it's actually blue and purple. And as of tomorrow, it should no longer read 17 (or even 18) but 19 years old! Note to self to update the design a bit too.