what's polka dot today?

I've Moved

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Ahoy

so now you should check me out on tumblr

WHATSPOLKADOTTODAY

super bass

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i love nicki minaj

what i have been viewing

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Some of my favourite blogs/tumblrs of late

today

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its a little bit funny

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this blog just got sexy

source: lipstickstainedlove.tumblr.com

down in the dumps

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Skins

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"SKINS" Open Mic: Kim Selling from Champ Ensminger on Vimeo.

Under

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Under from chelsea jade on Vimeo.

my talented friend and sister of my boyfriend

i'm going to make this

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well something similar anyways

These women are amazing

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The Fat Body (In)visible from Margitte Kristjansson on Vimeo.

i wish i could have the self love that these women possess!

that about sums it up

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"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But, if you can't handle me at my worst then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best"

Funny how these things on the interwebs just appear to me. been feeling like this all week then I find this super quote from the woman herself Marilyn and I think it about sums up how i feel about relationships and life.

Thanks and love to all those amazing people who can handle me - there aren't many of you

super

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i might be one of the only people facinated with fashion and pop culture that doesn't like kate. however, i adore the 60s vibe she pulls off here, its all in the bouffant and tweed

love, passion and marilyn

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Pirot the Clown

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I adore this make up look

dying for a costume party so i can try it out

how do you solve a problem like sage?

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my new hair do makes me want to sing!

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tomorrow

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you may see me in a different light

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love the new guess campaing!

FGR

for goodness sake

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i want to go to there

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tonight matthew, i'm going to be

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Words can not describe my adoration for the beauty of this woman. I inherited this from my mother. If I don't win best dressed tonight, well I don't know what I’ll do but I’ll be pretty pissed!

both images sourced from myloveformarilyn

For Chelsea

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pics from wikipedia

I plan to learn all about the Mitford sisters this summer

I have read a little about them so far and I think Unity Mitford shall be my favourite

Not only does she have the same birthday as me but she was also a bit crazed.

Unlike me she was obsessed with Hitler

Thanks Chelsea for telling me about these characters!

Rah Rah

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punny

jack sprat could eat no fat

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fabulous gift guides from Jack Spade

Twenty Eleven

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Last year I set my self the resolution that I would not buy any clothes for 2010, I was only allowed to make my own. This only last till August which I still think is a decent effort. I hadn't done any sewing since July until this week when I whipped up a polka dot top that I had cut out many moons back. Apart from that I have started o a scarf for a friend in chilly London but I don't think its going to be finished in time to get to her by Christmas.

Without sewing my evenings had become rather bleak and boring, aside from the odd yoga class. Consumed by boredom the ever wise and all knowing boyfriend suggested I needed a hobby, but not just a hobby, a goal, something to work towards and fill my free time with. This is the plan

There are twelve essential wardrobe items that every woman should have. As a sewer these are twelve things I think should be added to my repertoire. Therefore each month of next year I will complete one item off this list of twelve. Some of the simpler things like t-shirts I will make two of. There will be no restrictions on other purchases but I will have to complete one piece each calendar month. Also there will be a vintage or retro twist on most items as that is my aesthetic of choice.

I will post a list of the items I plan to make in another post. This is by no means a definitive list of 12 classics, it is merely my interpretation of 12 classics and things I am willing to make and don’t already have. For example I don’t have blue jeans or a trench on the list because they are beyond my sewing skill at this stage and I already own them.

Sew let the sewing challenge for 2011 begin

knit one, pearl one

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i just started knitting again!

hadn't had the ol needles out in a while so had a quick reminder lesson from mum, who still has to cast on for me. determined i will learn the the thumb cast on trick! also gave my man a lesson and he picked it up very quickly, this worries me. will have to keep the knitting away from him in case he becomes better than me! also dusting off the sewing machine this week to make a top!

back in the crafty mood! woohoo!

balloon

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bakeitinacake.com

how can i possibly go on a diet when they keep having cake at work!

if you love cake and things baked inside them check out this site.

yes that is a marzipan burger baked inside a cupcake and a gorgeous kitty

i do believe in spooks

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Still unsure whether I believe in this whole matrimony thing but if I were to wed I imagine I would wear something like this. Perhaps in green, how terrific.

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i love adele for many reasons

one being her 60s style and another being her unrivaled ability to write a song that makes me wish i could sing.

and she is beautiful

wiggly wave

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my hair is blue and i love it but today i wish it looked like this

poisoned dwarf

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these are for my darling sister who is my favourite cat lady, followed closely by cat lady from 30rock and cat lady from simpsons.

if you don't get the poisoned dwarf reference talk to dennis

forget me nots

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etch & sketch

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http://tight-sweater.blogspot.com/

feeline feline

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my week of fashion

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The Carpenters Daughter

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oh my aching side

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photo: nzherald issaclikes

Juliette Hogan Winter 2011

i can see this collection putting a big dent in my wallet

excite!

looking forward to my turn on the runway and seeing my girl Gina M at the Plethora of shows she is in this year.

For Kyle

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FGR

Not only is Milla Jovovich smoking hot model she is an actress, a mom and she gets to sing with Maynard! i don't know who has the bigger crush on her, me or my man!

these picture make me want short hair again.

grow hair grow! beofre i chop you all off!

and be prepared to see me with blue hair this time next week

polka pant

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adding some polka pants to the mix this week!

edit: turns out they were too small :-(

i love my curve but damn it i want pants of the polka variety

looks like its time to learn how to make pants!

wish me luck!

Va Va Voom

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TCD

Christina Hendricks

Crystal Renn

Thanks to a little inspiration from the two ladies above and the wonderful women at TCD i have a chance to strut my stuff and model and NZ Fashion Week at the end of this month!

one of the most exciting things i've ever done and something i never thought a sized 14 girl like me would ever get a chance to do!

Love your curves and don't be afraid to show them off

babies got the blues

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Dying to go blue!

FGR

Uncle Lindsay is on the phone from chicken

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Vouge Turkey

FGR

Loving this lady in red

wish i could rock red a bit more often

Slow Club 'Giving Up On Love'

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from the mouths of babes

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FGR

so bored with my look right now

want a new hair do but too scared to cut it and too impatient to let it grow

wowza

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harpers bazaar

More Ballet - Black Swan

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can not wait to see this!

we all wish you good luck

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impromptu that shit

my lil sis has her dance exam today

good luck little basten

not a lot to say really

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apartment therapy

cant decide whether i love the men or the women more

pete campbell is delish and dasterdly

she once was mine

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can't remeber where i found this editorial but it is impecable! wish i could dress like this every day!

Heres Looking At You

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Mix up of some wonderful images

vogue nippon

rock and roll bride

FGR

FGR

you've still got a shot

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www.nicole-fox.net

loving next top model winner nic!

her hair is fierce

get on down the road

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google

i have always loved the wizard of oz and every incarntation of it

return to oz and the wiz in particular

Judy Garald is an idol of mine

looking forward to seeing the new variations coming out over the next couple of years

to me

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08.08.88

it was my birthday on sunday

i thought it was going to not be so good

it was the best birthday i have had in many a year

spent it with friends at pauanui and sillyness ensued

feel so lucky to have such wonderful friends and caring family

thanks to the lot of ya

guess whos coming to dinner

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new guess campaign

fashion gone rogue

why are you giving me the cold shoulder?

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like death warmed up

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who knew dying could look so appealing

thanks anna for showing me these beautiful pics from le smoke

Vogue Gets My Fever

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Looking forward to getting my hands on this beaut!

Fashion Gone Rogue

oh oh

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Just found this on the InStyle website and Yoko's dress reminds me of KW Spring/Summer 10 The Village Collection

Her inspirtation for the range was 1960's TV show The Prisoner

InStyle

Karen Walker Spring/Summer 10 The Village

Karen

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fashion gone rogue

birthday wish list

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meradiths restaurant auckland

topshop

elsa bilgren

etsy

trademe

gettyimages

janeo, wineo, fiveo

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its my glamourous mothers birthday today

she taught me to dress well, apply make up and the wonders of the marilyn monroe

xoxo love you mum xoxo

man is polka

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abby lee and a man is spots

what more could a girl want

vouge

my mother made me love her

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cemetery junction

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new favourite film

made me feel like i was filled with sunshine

fashion was amazing and the talk of travel made me miss my friends and set the ball roling for my own escapades

magic back of tricks

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Just bought this bag waiting for it to arrive!

Pretty things to swoon

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Just a few pictures that keep me inspired at the moment

http://www.oncewed.com/

jono stevens travelography

courtenay brims

http://www.elle.se/bloggar/elsa-billgren.aspx

today i want

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fashion gone rouge

why

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do i keep waiting for a moderate gesture

i wish...

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... i was more and less at the same time

i love boys and cats

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http://cuteboyswithcats.tumblr.com

hair love

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I want this hair!

What do you think?

i want you

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www.net-a-porter.com

oh to live in a house like this

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Hansel & Gretel

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Last night after work, while i meandered to the gym, i watched a woman wandering along casually dropping bread crumbs behind her. i think that she was worried she was going to get lost. i prefer a map.

blogs im not bias towards

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Kendyl Stephanie - aka kenny aka kdawg.

http://kendyl-stephanie.tumblr.com/

a graphic designer in the magazine industry.

beautiful red head like myself (not the lady below but equally as gorgeous)

Chelsea Jade aka Willowships - musican, photographer, beaut.

gets given clothes by designers to flounce around new york in

http://willowships.blogspot.com/

Jessica Allen aka The Little Look See aka Jallen aka cousin

graphic designer in the magazine industry.

no one looks better in a alice in wonderland flower head piece. http://www.thelittlelooksee.com/

friday guilty pleasure

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fridays are for sillyness after all, aren't they?

powder poof

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looking forward to getting my make up done with my beautiful irish flatmate next weekend

Elizabeth Arden was such a beaut!

vicariously

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my Ruddigher has agreed to go shopping with me tomorrow to pick up so cool threads for him. this man is not him but they are equally as handsome

feeling best

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in love with love

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my heart aches, it is heavy with wrought emotion and passion
appease me

IN MY DREAMS

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These are all images that make me weak at the knees

all will be crafted by the end of 2010

the first image of the Cape is already in the works, navy wool with big gold brass buttons!

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So it is MAY!
I am four months in to my sewing challenge
absolutely no clothes had been bought as of the first of this month
but many have been created
i started small with a couple of skirts and tops
then i started on a woolen cape and a retro dress from the 1980's
i have also made a Kimono, a poncho and a school skirt all for costume parties.
each project has taught me a new skill and the sense of achievement is exhilarating
i am allow one piece of clothing off the rack each season under $100
for Autumn it was a beautiful black cardigan adorned with chains that i got on sale for a meager $36, down from $139.
will include some photos soon

graduand

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Tim and I in our cool garb

i made this dress with another newlook pattern

this one was for my graduation

i also made a petticoat to go under it to

give it that 1950s look that i adore so much

the petticoat was made with cream tulle with velvet polka dots on it, and also used this to make the brooch

sailor sally

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i made this dress back in september.

it was a newlook pattern which i altered to incorperate the slit in the front and they tie. the original pattern was just a straight neck band

i apologies for the terrible photo

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This is the dress i created for my 1950s themed 21st birthday party this year. its blue dupion silk from centrepoint fabrics and a vogue pattern

the end.

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i work with numbers

sewing is my passion

i want to show you what i have been working on