What to wear to a wedding?

It's been a long time since i've been to a wedding, a good 14+ years. So when i received a wedding invitation in the mail i was rather excited.

It was a beautiful ceremony. There was so much happiness and excitement, it was really lovely. The reception was beautiful too, right on Bondi Beach, a delicious seafood dinner, the sun setting in the background.

Here are some photos of my outfit (which, truth be told, i have been dying to wear since i bought the dress and shoes at a DJ's sale).

Dress: Alannah Hill

Shoes: Mary Kyri

Bag: Vintage from the 80's

Jewelry (left to right): Lauren Rose Design and Tresors

The lovely Ellen did my hair beautifully. She braided each side, and curled the lose hair. I felt so pretty hehe.

Petunia x

A little more blue!

I've been obsessed with the color blue for a little while now. I'm not sure why, but suddenly blue seemed like the most beautiful color in the world. I own 4 pairs of blue high heels, 2 pairs of blue flats, 15 blue dresses (ranging from pale blue to navy blue) and even a blue cardigan. I just can't help myself. 

Today, after some very disappointing visits to the post office over the past week, i finally got my package. And guess what it was? A 70's BLUE MAXI DRESS WITH MATCHING BOLERO! I am a little bit in love with this dress right. I'm sorry, but it's just lovely. Not only was it nice to finally get my new dress, but it was wrapped with so much love and care that i couldn't help smile while opening it. Take a look...and please excuse the iphone photos, i couldn't resist opening it up before i got home to my camera.

Such cute packaging, it was a little like pass the parcel, as one layer had a skittle flavored lip balm, and the other had a little packet of lollies. I was happy!

The little note was sweet too, it said thanks and enjoy the dress on one side and then i turned over to find a lovely quote by Coco Chanel. 

Here's the dress, photographed and sold by the delightful Kelsey from Tractordog Vintage. Let me know what you think. 

Petunia

x

Shoes!! *happy sigh*

So the quarterly Senso Sample Sale (Yes it need the capitals to emphasise the sibilance- i'm such an English nerd) was on this past Thursday-Saturday. Of course i went...twice, and wound up buying 2 pairs of heels, a pair of flats and a pair of boots. Haven't photographed the flats as they need a bit of fixing. Do tell me what you think of the rest though.

I just could not resist this cherry red summery pair of heels.
And for $50 they were a bargain!

Although these have a broken buckle they were well worth the $30
i paid for them as they fit like a glove and are SO comfortable.

BOOTS! You just don't find boots this soft, gorgeous or well made.
It almost makes me a little sad that i have to wait so long
until next winter. Well worth the $250.

I've also made some recent etsy purchases, which is naughty cause i am trying not to spend money, but i needed them i swear. I'll post them as soon as i have had a chance to take some piccies.

Petunia

X

Time is ticking

Ever sine i was a child i've had a fascination with clocks and watches. I like the noises they make, the way their hands move, the fact that you can actually see time ticking by and disappearing. I still have most of my childhood watch faces, and over the years i have been adding to the little collection. A few days ago i introduced two gorgeous vintage watches to the collection, take a look.

Gorgeous wind up clock. All i need is a long gold chain so i can hang it around my neck.

Isn't the cuckoo clock charm adorable, also a necklace style clock. The love the way the numbers are arranged so they face the wearer, very clever. They are both from the wonderful White Bird Design.

I must say i have some favourites out of the bunch. The one beside the butterfly is a watch i wore as a kid. It has a cat in the middle, and the second hand is a little black mouse. I always loved how it looked like the cat was eyeing the mouse as it moved around the clock face. My other favourite is what i call my Alice in Wonderland watch. It's the green, pink and purple one. Has a cute little love heart on the face, and a button that lights it up.

Petunia x

A weekend of vintage, sunlight and parasols

It was a really lovely weekend spent perusing the Love Vintage Fair, attempting not to blow away, and in contrast walking along the sunny streets of Sydney. The weather literally went from chilly and intensely windy, to bright and sunny in the space of a weekend. I finally got the chance to wear my lovely ocean scene skirt, as well as my cute little 70's sun dress. I bought a gorgeous parasol at the fair, i couldn't resist a peacock themed, hand painted item like that. It's lovely, isn't it?

Dress: Lovely 70s dress from Emporium of the forgotten

Yes, i am a little eccentric, but i felt it necessary to salute the sun for deciding to make an appearance. Hehe.

Petunia x

Springtime fun

I've recently received some gorgeous little spring delights from where else but etsy. I haven't had a chance to photograph a few of the dresses but here is my latest edition to my ever expanding wardrobe.

Shoes: Senso

Skirt: 1970's skirt from Wildfell Hall Vintage

Top and Cardigan: SES

Broach: 1980's pearl and silver broach

I just love that skirt, the image is of an ocean road. There are trees and bushes, and then in the ocean are little boats and mountains. It's just so lovely.

It seems that spring really has arrived as our Wisteria has blossomed and is already being pollinated by hoards of bees. It was like walking into a horror movie, where all you can hear is an eerie buzzing, and you have no idea where it is coming from, and then you look up just as the swarm of bees engulfs and kills you. Ok, i have a wild imagination, but i was a little freaked out.

I've been crafting again, expect some craft themed updates.

*Lonely Little Petunia*

The men in my life

It's been a lovely weekend as per usual, spent with the lovely Ellen. The weekend was busy, and involved a lot of cleaning, which was i have to admit i rather enjoy. But even with our cleaning and trips to the hair dresser and RTA, we managed to find our way to Vinnies. we are hopeless little things. I am glad we have no willpower though, else i wouldn't have found the most gorgeous little porcelain dolls.

We all know the wonderful Mr Charley Chaplain, with his cute little moustache, constantly fashioning a cane and bola hat. And hopefully all of you also know the delightfully silly Laurel and Hardy, famous from the 20's to the 40's. I now have dolls of those three wonderful comedians, thanks to Ellen's observing eyes.

Taking a little outing in the park.

Oliver Hardy in all his handsome glory.

Stan Laurel looking awfully cute.

The adorable Charley Chaplain. He's just great!

I think that the Laurel and Hardy dolls are a set as they have the same pants, coat, face painting ect. Whereas the Chaplain doll's face is not quite as intricate, and his pants are a different colour. But i think these three look so wonderful together, and currently reside on my books shelf :)

*Petunia*

9 months late

I am a very slack little blogger, and cannot believe that it has been over 9 months since i posted here. I've had a lot of other things on my mind including uni and a nanny job, but that is no excuse. So here i am, back again, starting up my blog once more. I am not sure how many pieces of jewelry or little soft friends i will make, but i will start posting some recent clothing purchases and at some point i'll introduce you to my gorgeous house.

So here goes, below are some of my etsy purchases/gifts which i am unbelievably in love with.

The most stunning 1950's evening dress. It has a velvet bodice, synthetic puffy skirt, and beautiful cream lace. I wore it to my 21st birthday party (i'll post an entire entry showing off how lovely the evening was). Bought from Little Veggie Vintage.

A gift from the lovely Sue and Sam, courtesy of Dear Golden Vintage. It has a wonderfully low back, is soft and light and great for summer. I eyed it for so long, couldn't afford it, and was pleasantly surprised when my lovely friends bought it for my 21st. Such great print. Aren't the 70's cute?

Another delightful dress from Dear Golden Vintage. From the 80's as i recall. Funny story with this one. Lauren sent me the wrong dress originally, but is so sweet and decided i should keep both. I'll photograph the other at some point and show you how gorgeous it is. Else you can scout the lovely Ellen from A Wild Tea Party blog, as she has it photographed it on there (hint: it's navy blue and has pearls around the top of the dress)

I bought these 50's cream gloves from Revolving Styles as a cute edition to my 21st dress. I was so glad for them too as it was a really chilly night. Love the little bead embellishments.

Originally this stunning bag was meant as a uni bag. I idiotically misread the measurements and thought it was much bigger than it actually was. But no worry, i have not used another handbag since receiving this from Chrissy Poo Vintage, and am sadly starting to wear it out slightly. It's clearly very well loved.

This is a recent purchase which i am eagerly awaiting the arrival of. It's a 70's stunner, bright and bubbly, perfect for the gorgeous spring weather we are having in Sydney. I cannot wait to prance around uni among the drab black, grey, white and denim that people are sporting. Found at the Emporium of the Forgotten, do take a look, Jessica as some great things.

I promise to return soon with more posts, perhaps i will start a new craft project. I actually have a few in mind, which is always a good sign.

Petunia

xx

So Halloween has been and gone and unfortunately was not the most frightening of Halloweens. I spent the evening at a concert with some very awesome friends, and managed to do nothing Halloweenish. Saw a couple of wonderfully decorated houses though, with pumpkins and copwebs and electronic arms that move as you walk past. Very cool.

I recieved my gorgeous burgandy glomesh bag today. Would have had it on Friday but the idiots at the postoffice put it under the senders name and not the recievers. Either way it is stunning and exactly how i had imagined it. I'll post the picture that the sender used on eBay.






Soon i will add a cream colored glomesh to the collection, and then perhaps a cute little leather bag. Until then i fare thee well. I'll be posting some yummy festive holiday recipes soon.

Bags bags bags!!

Ah bags, such wonderful accessories. Despite my pitiful collection i do so adore bags, namely vintage bags. So this entry is well and truly dedicated to bags and the wonderful purchases i have made recently or will make very soon.

This first bag is one i bought a few months ago at the Salvos near my uni. It cost a grand total of $5 at a spectacular Salvos 50% off sale. Almost ridiculous that Salvos has sales when the items are so very cheap to begin with. Ah well, doesn't bother me ;) The bag isn't anything particularly special, but it is sweet and goes rather well with the blue and white dress i bought a few months ago.



The next 3 bags were discovered at a gorgeous Vintage Fair at Cantebury. The first is a carpet bag with a silver bobble clasp. I found it so charming and for $25 it was a bargain. The second is black velvet with a black ribbon along the front and a square diamante button. It's such a perfect evening bag, small and solid and cost $10! The last bag is a gold glomesh bag which i bought for my best friend Alice, but have decided i am too attached to part with it. It has a long strap and short strap, very convenient, and cost $26.








After a day of admiring vintage bags, clothes and jewelry, i decided to scout the internet for some lovely pieces. I must say glomesh bags are such lovely things and i always admire them on other people. After a thorough look on eBay i found this incredible bargain. 6 glomesh bags for about $25, give or take. This collection contains the most popular glomesh colors: white, cream, gold and silver. I don't think i can resist this purchase, but luckily i have 6 days to think about it before a decision is made. Perhaps one will be for Alice, as she really does want a glomesh bag and i feel so awful about keeping the one i bought for her.






This last bag is something rare and wonderful. It is fairly easy to get your hands on any of the above glomesh bags, the colors are rather common. Pink and mauve, however, are not common at all. There is the lovely pale pink matt glomesh, or the gorgeous metallic mauve glomesh. I have found one for $35 including postage. Take a look and you too will fall in love.

The wonder that is ebay.com.au

Recently i have rediscovered http://www.ebay.com.au/, the wonderful online store that literally has EVERYTHING. I found some amazing vintage materisls which i will transform into cute little softies.





This one i just fell in love with. The colours, the flowers, it's just so retro and cute. It cost a total of $3.55 including postage.





I'm not sure exactly what i will use this one for, but i found the bunnies and bears theme quite charming. I guess i can make a toy for my baby cousin, Twiggi.


A big thanks to recycling_junkie who sold me both pieces of material. Her collection is really very good.


And of course there are some pieces of meterial i am dying to buy, but most of it is just that little bit too expensive. Take a look at the following and let me know what you think.










Three pieces of material in the one package, and all for $4.10 including postage. The material all measures half a metre, and they are just so stunningly kitsh.






I love anything to do with tea, because tea is magic. Unfortunately this piece of material is just too expensive for the amount they give, a total of $9.15 for just under half a metre. I simply can't justify buying it :(

There are so many more but i simply haven't the energy to post all of them. If you care to see the wide range just look up retro fabric or vintage fabric and scroll through the thousands of items available.

I'll be back soon with more little cuties. And this time they will be designed and created by your truly. So i will most likely post pattern layouts, materials needed ect. :)

Getting down in denim

I have been shopping once more. It's an illness i swear. But at least good things come from over spending money. For instance i found some devine denim numbers that i have posted below, all of which i adore and cannot stop wearing.

The two skirts are both from Cotton On, not somewhere i regularly shop, but when i went in this time i liked what i saw. The high waisted shorts are from the Bondi markets and are so perfectly fitted to my figure i could swear they were made for me. And i love them with my brand new leotard that i got on sale at a cute shop in Broadway shopping centre. I need more leotards, pity i can't find any of my old ballet ones. Speaking of old leotards, when i do find them i will post a crafty entry about how to make a very ordinary leotard something a little more special using some very simple ingredients :)

Some special little things

Hello darling ones. I have not posted in a long while, i am very very sorry. I recently purchased some gorgeous vintage/second hand things, and decided i would share them with you lovely ones. I also made a new softy out of some random scraps that i was about to throw out. She is scraggly and very odd, but i like her, and her name is Widget and she is a Magic Mushroom.

My new craft box for all things that are not jewelry related. It has buttons, ribbons, needles and thread, old broken broaches and necklace pieces, pretty floral hair ties and old watch faces. I will be creating much with all these things :)







Old camera's that cost $5 each.






A very cute dress that i need to unpick a little and take in. $10 at Bondi markets







A very cute evening dress with a crimped appearance. $10 Bondi markets.







Very comfortable pair of vintage shoes, real leather. Price tag said $345, but i bought them for $8. Truly a bargain.





The lovely Widget, made from various scrabs, and thrown together in less than 30 minutes.