tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56131111591218663662024-03-14T00:07:23.290+11:00The World of Ms. Penelope RedCreativity is my passion, and I want to share my thoughts, inspirations, ideas, and how-to's with the world!Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.comBlogger297125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-89224462467318416812015-07-30T10:41:00.001+10:002015-07-30T10:41:07.666+10:00New Style: the Jigsaw Skivvy<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">T<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">his Winter I have designed a very new skivvy or turtleneck, using a variety of contrasting prints and colours, in a triangular motif, in the one design. </span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v0eawyYB928/Vblw-6ESHgI/AAAAAAAAEa8/2SNmHbYWEAA/s640/blogger-image--1595004411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v0eawyYB928/Vblw-6ESHgI/AAAAAAAAEa8/2SNmHbYWEAA/s640/blogger-image--1595004411.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div><div>I wanted to create a style that was stylish and glamorous while still being very wearable and warm! I realized I had all of these small pieces of beautiful fabrics, that were not big enough on their own, but together they could make something amazing... So the jigsaw skivvy was born!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eJiu63TtQVI/VblylyGUAwI/AAAAAAAAEbQ/io0LgRwYEYQ/s640/blogger-image--1804048852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eJiu63TtQVI/VblylyGUAwI/AAAAAAAAEbQ/io0LgRwYEYQ/s640/blogger-image--1804048852.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e-6Bp0UEm40/VblyoeZYgVI/AAAAAAAAEbY/Ntieg5vD_WU/s640/blogger-image-665991959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e-6Bp0UEm40/VblyoeZYgVI/AAAAAAAAEbY/Ntieg5vD_WU/s640/blogger-image-665991959.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The best part about this design is that the possibilities are endless since as long as I have different prints to choose from, I can then create variations on the same theme. I am even thinking about making this into a dress for next winter or using a blue or red instead of the black- depending on what colored prints I can find. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Below are just some of the variations I have created recently...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-74NYcQb0Eso/Vblw0HYDqEI/AAAAAAAAEak/qK_WI97G8zQ/s640/blogger-image-989705090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-74NYcQb0Eso/Vblw0HYDqEI/AAAAAAAAEak/qK_WI97G8zQ/s640/blogger-image-989705090.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I6qdOory2tY/Vblw2qjlS0I/AAAAAAAAEas/g-BVFXQB8vU/s640/blogger-image-1815180026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I6qdOory2tY/Vblw2qjlS0I/AAAAAAAAEas/g-BVFXQB8vU/s640/blogger-image-1815180026.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GX4S3_4eujw/VblwxjYUspI/AAAAAAAAEac/aD-mIcPNCP0/s640/blogger-image-489841190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GX4S3_4eujw/VblwxjYUspI/AAAAAAAAEac/aD-mIcPNCP0/s640/blogger-image-489841190.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Above, a customer pic of Katrina wearing her Jigsaw Skivvy...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And another customer pic of Lorelle wearing her Jigsaw Skivvy, below...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fWi0abOw9dQ/Vblw8bXhFfI/AAAAAAAAEa0/NDWq9_vMJEs/s640/blogger-image--1801583340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fWi0abOw9dQ/Vblw8bXhFfI/AAAAAAAAEa0/NDWq9_vMJEs/s640/blogger-image--1801583340.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the below design variation has been created all out of merino wool knit. This colour way really does make me want to do more in other colours! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s-3JQgbbsbo/VblyjvYUiZI/AAAAAAAAEbI/j0zT4zUS_8U/s640/blogger-image--1134671329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s-3JQgbbsbo/VblyjvYUiZI/AAAAAAAAEbI/j0zT4zUS_8U/s640/blogger-image--1134671329.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Please take a look at my etsy shop- link below- for all the details of how to order this beautiful, versatile and easy to wear style! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/241700515/womens-black-long-sleeve-top-choose-your">https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/241700515/womens-black-long-sleeve-top-choose-your</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div> </div></div>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-33893649665031663582014-10-23T07:56:00.001+11:002014-10-23T13:38:45.809+11:00The New Penelope Red Bias Blouse with Flared Sleeve and Asymmetrical
Neckline.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-keztxx3rokM/VEgioAGBBOI/AAAAAAAAEXo/H2zfUZJoz-U/s640/blogger-image--1505074867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-keztxx3rokM/VEgioAGBBOI/AAAAAAAAEXo/H2zfUZJoz-U/s640/blogger-image--1505074867.jpg"></a></div>Recently I have been experimenting with bias cut designs, predominantly a style I had created a few years ago with an asymmetrical neckline. It originally had only one sleeve, which I think for some people was a little too avante garde! So this season I created it with a pair of flared sleeves and it has made a great style so much more fantastic, more versatile and easier to wear. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-04gJXjN33Xc/VEgZ683TRtI/AAAAAAAAEXQ/_HBtPZPqUx4/s640/blogger-image-967784089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-04gJXjN33Xc/VEgZ683TRtI/AAAAAAAAEXQ/_HBtPZPqUx4/s640/blogger-image-967784089.jpg"></a></div><div>(Above is yesterday's outfit, and I am wearing a version of the bias blouse with a new pair of flared pants- all by #penelopereddesigns)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4CJoWDAPVqM/VEgitRqDEwI/AAAAAAAAEX4/oM8vgeVbws4/s640/blogger-image--1426034513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4CJoWDAPVqM/VEgitRqDEwI/AAAAAAAAEX4/oM8vgeVbws4/s640/blogger-image--1426034513.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I have now made quite a few versions of this new flared sleeve bias blouse- I have kept a few for myself and some of my regular customers have bought a few too.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-arSd0aitC6A/VEgilcMrQcI/AAAAAAAAEXg/RLSm26PYHUs/s640/blogger-image-747276782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-arSd0aitC6A/VEgilcMrQcI/AAAAAAAAEXg/RLSm26PYHUs/s640/blogger-image-747276782.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lr2xZNZ_jK8/VEgiq7PK25I/AAAAAAAAEXw/Fv-nEmQCEJU/s640/blogger-image--652168197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lr2xZNZ_jK8/VEgiq7PK25I/AAAAAAAAEXw/Fv-nEmQCEJU/s640/blogger-image--652168197.jpg"></a></div>The above version has been made from two vintage red wools- a fantastic red wool print and a plain red crepe. This is a one of a kind design!</div><div><br></div><div>Once I find more photos of other versions of this style I will add them to the blog too. </div></div>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-21356423849616840152014-10-13T20:29:00.001+11:002014-10-13T20:29:07.992+11:00New high waisted flared pants<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SzEg9xr_9W0/VDubYXhEUEI/AAAAAAAAEW8/Uzsnc_4Ar2w/s640/blogger-image--414871593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SzEg9xr_9W0/VDubYXhEUEI/AAAAAAAAEW8/Uzsnc_4Ar2w/s640/blogger-image--414871593.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Summer is approaching! These colourful high waisted flared pants will be perfect for many warm days and nights. I made them out of a light and floaty rayon, with a large floral print in very bright colors. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aRzRPBwfnR4/VDubSrdbN8I/AAAAAAAAEWs/M3axAuxO-uQ/s640/blogger-image-1349510457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aRzRPBwfnR4/VDubSrdbN8I/AAAAAAAAEWs/M3axAuxO-uQ/s640/blogger-image-1349510457.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had been envisaging flared pants with a high waist for so long and finally I have them! 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This 2013-14 Spring and Summer I am intending on using up a lot of my vintage fabrics. There are so many special fabrics I have collected over the years! Since<span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"> all of the fabrics have very limited meterage</span> there will be plenty of one of a kind designs!</div>
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/161155502/ooak-dress-black-white-cotton-kimono" target="_blank">Black and White Cotton Kimono Dress</a> pictured here has been handmade using a vintage cotton twill that is lightweight and has a slight sheen to it. The black print looks kind of like a splash of a paint brush in a circular motion.</div>
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Check it out: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/161155502/ooak-dress-black-white-cotton-kimono" target="_blank">The One of a Kind Handmade Black and White Cotton Kimono Dress is available in my Penelope Red etsy shop online here</a>.<br />
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Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-87616240220124939822013-08-29T20:58:00.001+10:002013-08-29T20:58:15.166+10:00Recent Outfits<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are a few outfits I have worn recently. Whenever I go out I only ever wear my Penelope Red fashion designs, the reason being I believe in my own style! I started Penelope Red because I would always receive comments on what I was wearing (and it was always my designs!), and I am never satisfied with fit/style/quality of others. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can be seen around the local parks quite often in my daggy mummy clothes, but just because I am a mum doesn't mean I can't dress up a little when I want to! So here is some Mum fashion for you...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yBDIIO7yAgQ/Uh8pKZ9tE8I/AAAAAAAAERU/DHE1UpSPDZM/s640/blogger-image--402220858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yBDIIO7yAgQ/Uh8pKZ9tE8I/AAAAAAAAERU/DHE1UpSPDZM/s640/blogger-image--402220858.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pzotsgAjJ3g/Uh8pRbn72QI/AAAAAAAAERk/WRRYctDZL4A/s640/blogger-image--751610189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pzotsgAjJ3g/Uh8pRbn72QI/AAAAAAAAERk/WRRYctDZL4A/s640/blogger-image--751610189.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ECRF5qsh1Ys/Uh8pN2p2hjI/AAAAAAAAERc/y51Rz4eTCs0/s640/blogger-image--1131535360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ECRF5qsh1Ys/Uh8pN2p2hjI/AAAAAAAAERc/y51Rz4eTCs0/s640/blogger-image--1131535360.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All of the designs I am wearing in the photos above are my Penelope Red designs. You can see more designs in the Penelope Red online shop... Follow the links on the right column.</div>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-55244430312833074722013-08-27T10:28:00.001+10:002013-08-29T21:01:04.835+10:00Handmade Flag Bunting: Snugglepot and Cuddlepie May GibbsOn the weekend I finished hand making two May Gibbs Snugglepot and Cuddlepie printed flag buntings. They will be gifts for some little girls overseas!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VchMZS4ZSdk/Uh05UZK32qI/AAAAAAAAEQs/R7cXlCEY9ao/s640/blogger-image--885936412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VchMZS4ZSdk/Uh05UZK32qI/AAAAAAAAEQs/R7cXlCEY9ao/s640/blogger-image--885936412.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div><div>I wanted to make them something they hopefully couldn't get over there, something that kind of says, "Australia", but without being too kitschy. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OHPP7X9kRKo/Uh05Xh60_lI/AAAAAAAAEQ0/VREIWcGbB6c/s640/blogger-image--1268182587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OHPP7X9kRKo/Uh05Xh60_lI/AAAAAAAAEQ0/VREIWcGbB6c/s640/blogger-image--1268182587.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>And who doesn't want to decorate their kids room?!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Qk2zDibAxHg/Uh05ah4Z0JI/AAAAAAAAEQ8/M6TTTql6a1I/s640/blogger-image--284343262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Qk2zDibAxHg/Uh05ah4Z0JI/AAAAAAAAEQ8/M6TTTql6a1I/s640/blogger-image--284343262.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fqkLPh044UQ/Uh8p7XjwCXI/AAAAAAAAERs/sjm0NpxJCiQ/s640/blogger-image-406569316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fqkLPh044UQ/Uh8p7XjwCXI/AAAAAAAAERs/sjm0NpxJCiQ/s640/blogger-image-406569316.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EEjWa3NOFlI/Uh05RHCP73I/AAAAAAAAEQk/ya4tOUsNZ3o/s640/blogger-image--1880959592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EEjWa3NOFlI/Uh05RHCP73I/AAAAAAAAEQk/ya4tOUsNZ3o/s640/blogger-image--1880959592.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I handmade the flag bunting using May Gibbs patchwork fabric that I found in Spotlight recently...( Sadly the only fabric retail store within walking distance.)</div><div><br></div><div>I hope the little girls enjoy them!</div><div><br></div>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-55008670832827445352013-08-21T21:26:00.001+10:002013-08-21T21:26:21.280+10:00Custom Order: A Handmade Emerald Green and Bright Blue Silk KimonoI was looking for some time to compose this post about this fabulous custom ordered green and blue silk kimono, and now that my bub has woken up with teething woes, and is desperately wanting a cuddle, it seems the perfect time to start! I think I sometimes live a double life! Fashion designer in one life, mother and wife in another! <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Hqiz2FcefeA/UhSjzHflwII/AAAAAAAAEQM/lekdtIaUKMA/s640/blogger-image-1768459904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Hqiz2FcefeA/UhSjzHflwII/AAAAAAAAEQM/lekdtIaUKMA/s640/blogger-image-1768459904.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I just finished hand beading this kimono design last night, and Leanne only picked it up today- so it's hot off the press! Leanne was sweet enough to model it for me in these pics so I could show it off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Leanne has purchased quite a few of my cotton kimonos, and its one of her favourite styles. She had asked me for a more evening wear type of kimono, and after discussion we decided on this gorgeous emerald green vintage silk. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LA2J6Vxk9Wo/UhSj2j6sJgI/AAAAAAAAEQU/27eZdoOQXlE/s640/blogger-image--143470614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LA2J6Vxk9Wo/UhSj2j6sJgI/AAAAAAAAEQU/27eZdoOQXlE/s640/blogger-image--143470614.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The green silk in the main body of the kimono features a dark blue floral print, so I decided to use a bright blue silk for the sleeve, then blue vintage rik rak braid, and blue sequins to give it that finishing touch!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iyDvhkghmQQ/UhSjvqdcnDI/AAAAAAAAEQE/1NCLjPAGCbE/s640/blogger-image-1181642666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iyDvhkghmQQ/UhSjvqdcnDI/AAAAAAAAEQE/1NCLjPAGCbE/s640/blogger-image-1181642666.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As with all my kimonos it's the pleating of the fabric that really makes my Penelope Red kimonos stand out... And it's unfortunate that you can never see it in the photos. Each kimono uses around 2 to 2.5 metres of fabric due to the pleating and how it has been cut. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have handmade so many kimonos since starting my Penelope Red fashion designs. Each one has been unique or at least made into a select few. It's quite fun for me to imagine just how far some of my unique designs travel. In its life time, I wonder how far this kimono will go?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-22824645192831849962013-08-20T14:53:00.001+10:002013-08-21T10:22:10.145+10:00Vintage Finds: cotton prints I currently have in stockI use vintage fabrics, especially cotton prints, in my fashion designs all the time. They always seem to be very unique and special, and to me, good quality fabric means so much when creating a design.<div><br></div><div>The following swatches are just some of the vintage cotton prints I currently have in stock. I custom make a lot of my designs out of fabrics like these, and I simply adore collecting fabric!</div><div><br></div><div>(I have taken the photo of each fabric with the cutting blade included so you have a point of perspective. The rotary blade is 45mm wide.)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--9KsVnKxQ6o/UgyZVip_daI/AAAAAAAAEM4/56asePRDfw8/s640/blogger-image-1509007583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--9KsVnKxQ6o/UgyZVip_daI/AAAAAAAAEM4/56asePRDfw8/s640/blogger-image-1509007583.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Cute apples"- vintage cotton in blue, yellow, orange and white on a blue background.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HsFUzfBPfmk/UhL2X-CB98I/AAAAAAAAEPU/ewMrJeNee40/s640/blogger-image-86696246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HsFUzfBPfmk/UhL2X-CB98I/AAAAAAAAEPU/ewMrJeNee40/s640/blogger-image-86696246.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Pink Gingham"- Pink and white check vintage cotton.</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Y_t83jXTUVk/UhL1ETOpYoI/AAAAAAAAEO4/G-bR1yKZJ1o/s640/blogger-image-2045399126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Y_t83jXTUVk/UhL1ETOpYoI/AAAAAAAAEO4/G-bR1yKZJ1o/s640/blogger-image-2045399126.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Green gingham"- Green and cream cotton check.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HPm7AFZU35I/UhL0-YaA9CI/AAAAAAAAEOo/FYhk5GAW8RQ/s640/blogger-image--1394749948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HPm7AFZU35I/UhL0-YaA9CI/AAAAAAAAEOo/FYhk5GAW8RQ/s640/blogger-image--1394749948.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Lilac Flower Power"- Large lilac stylised flowers on a cotton drill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_m77GU9ELxI/UhL2RfNscwI/AAAAAAAAEPE/pwilDTjQLEg/s640/blogger-image-657047979.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_m77GU9ELxI/UhL2RfNscwI/AAAAAAAAEPE/pwilDTjQLEg/s640/blogger-image-657047979.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TR_qPv8uH-U/UhL07or0JsI/AAAAAAAAEOg/V0tzWYB68WE/s640/blogger-image-564780137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TR_qPv8uH-U/UhL07or0JsI/AAAAAAAAEOg/V0tzWYB68WE/s640/blogger-image-564780137.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Strawberry Fields"- red, yellow and green strawberry vines on a denim background.</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KNhvo1OLqeE/UhL0yl0-2oI/AAAAAAAAEOI/tLNsFX_3ACU/s640/blogger-image-513075404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KNhvo1OLqeE/UhL0yl0-2oI/AAAAAAAAEOI/tLNsFX_3ACU/s640/blogger-image-513075404.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Aqua Jewel Stripe"- vibrant jewel tones of orange, navy, green and aqua in a striped cotton.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jzrsDuF9M2o/UhL01-pn0RI/AAAAAAAAEOQ/aeoBXFCZxpo/s640/blogger-image--175701308.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jzrsDuF9M2o/UhL01-pn0RI/AAAAAAAAEOQ/aeoBXFCZxpo/s640/blogger-image--175701308.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GqNpKzFRW4c/UhL04vxrK0I/AAAAAAAAEOY/4kd6EeuMksE/s640/blogger-image-1753079709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GqNpKzFRW4c/UhL04vxrK0I/AAAAAAAAEOY/4kd6EeuMksE/s640/blogger-image-1753079709.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Pretty Blossums"- red and blue flowers and a white background. A vintage cotton voile.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_QB68sfckPc/UhL2UxvoVZI/AAAAAAAAEPM/V1vXqMwliM0/s640/blogger-image--1698998877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_QB68sfckPc/UhL2UxvoVZI/AAAAAAAAEPM/V1vXqMwliM0/s640/blogger-image--1698998877.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0DYkRnhT9EA/UhL1BYLdYXI/AAAAAAAAEOw/MTYbMbAxYr0/s640/blogger-image--18140957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0DYkRnhT9EA/UhL1BYLdYXI/AAAAAAAAEOw/MTYbMbAxYr0/s640/blogger-image--18140957.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Autumn Blossums"- pretty brown flowers on a very fine and sheer cotton voile.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-mE0OkJFLldE/UhL4hfbsOlI/AAAAAAAAEPo/9FTlsBGMl5g/s640/blogger-image-1260173878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-mE0OkJFLldE/UhL4hfbsOlI/AAAAAAAAEPo/9FTlsBGMl5g/s640/blogger-image-1260173878.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Yellow Blossums"- tiny little yellow flowers on a cotton poplin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OsLi1rxukfQ/UhL4kihrtrI/AAAAAAAAEPw/n-9XHxpr_7c/s640/blogger-image--1576902740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OsLi1rxukfQ/UhL4kihrtrI/AAAAAAAAEPw/n-9XHxpr_7c/s640/blogger-image--1576902740.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0qiV2aysIgc/UhL4eGksP3I/AAAAAAAAEPg/Z33NVQ4F7sU/s640/blogger-image-377324569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0qiV2aysIgc/UhL4eGksP3I/AAAAAAAAEPg/Z33NVQ4F7sU/s640/blogger-image-377324569.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Gold Jigsaw"- a very unique vintage cotton, printed with an unusual gold and black geometric design. The fabric has a sheen to it, as well as the printing. I haven't made a lot with this yet, as its one of those fabrics which I absolutely adore and I want to get the style just right!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All of the above vintage fabrics and more (that are in my collection) can be made into many different Penelope Red creations. Please check out my website at www.penelopered.com if you would like to see more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-51515328146643433102013-08-18T09:34:00.001+10:002013-08-19T11:55:54.084+10:00Customer PhotosIt is such a joy to see my customers wearing their Penelope Red designs (rather than them wasting away inside their wardrobe)! So here are a few recent favourite pics...<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MsgqoX7gDhU/UhA-hlGEwHI/AAAAAAAAENI/A8_1iP355aU/s640/blogger-image--1061810467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MsgqoX7gDhU/UhA-hlGEwHI/AAAAAAAAENI/A8_1iP355aU/s640/blogger-image--1061810467.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Penny wears the Red Floral Bow Tie Top.</div><div>Lorelle wears the Orange and Navy Blue Sweetheart Boat Neck Knit Top.</div><div><br></div><div>I have to admit, this one is of me!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rC3n5I7uu1w/UhA-lx4oOxI/AAAAAAAAENQ/ikUKj17cBd0/s640/blogger-image-175122719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rC3n5I7uu1w/UhA-lx4oOxI/AAAAAAAAENQ/ikUKj17cBd0/s640/blogger-image-175122719.jpg"></a></div>I am wearing the Aqua and Vintage Braid Tunic Top. I wore this top all the way through pregnancy - even right up to giving birth- and it still manages to bounce back and keep its shape!!!! This exact style is sold out, but next winter I plan to make more of this in a slightly different version. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-f4G5MEsil1U/UhF5_tfczrI/AAAAAAAAEN4/lGlupqQ39qo/s640/blogger-image--1257833530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-f4G5MEsil1U/UhF5_tfczrI/AAAAAAAAEN4/lGlupqQ39qo/s640/blogger-image--1257833530.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lorelle wears the Black Latin Bolero, the Gold Mosaic Gathered Neck Blouse, and the Black and White Diamond Printed Pencil Skirt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e3DtdBvHc28/UhCWtJwjd-I/AAAAAAAAENo/U5wrDBo6r8Y/s640/blogger-image--471841806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e3DtdBvHc28/UhCWtJwjd-I/AAAAAAAAENo/U5wrDBo6r8Y/s640/blogger-image--471841806.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Penny wears the Black Russian Lace Dress.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UpnP5MFoYJ0/UhCWqM_ra1I/AAAAAAAAENg/_k62xMmqfJQ/s640/blogger-image-660316539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UpnP5MFoYJ0/UhCWqM_ra1I/AAAAAAAAENg/_k62xMmqfJQ/s640/blogger-image-660316539.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Nicole wears the Blue V-neck Top w Black Satin Stripe Chiffon Sleeves, together with the Silver and Black Drama Skirt.</div><div><br></div><div>All items listed above have been designed by me! </div><div><br></div>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-26686528420197004062013-08-14T08:09:00.001+10:002013-08-14T08:09:53.605+10:00Custom Order: Navy Jacquard JacketRecently I created a double breasted navy and black jacquard jacket for a custom order. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f4ZXKX0wTXQ/Ugqurnh62mI/AAAAAAAAEMo/omyjmmVyFSE/s640/blogger-image-431716543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f4ZXKX0wTXQ/Ugqurnh62mI/AAAAAAAAEMo/omyjmmVyFSE/s640/blogger-image-431716543.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q1tIYwRuZxs/UgoR3xknVtI/AAAAAAAAEMI/RpbpMmGUCm0/s640/blogger-image--681191403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q1tIYwRuZxs/UgoR3xknVtI/AAAAAAAAEMI/RpbpMmGUCm0/s640/blogger-image--681191403.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9gNJzGAEHzE/Ugnvw2dOkfI/AAAAAAAAEL4/JSfFLD6tTP8/s640/blogger-image-533424683.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9gNJzGAEHzE/Ugnvw2dOkfI/AAAAAAAAEL4/JSfFLD6tTP8/s640/blogger-image-533424683.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The above photo shows the jacket half done, with lots of pins!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The original idea was to have a double breasted jacket that can be done up as normal, and then you can choose to wear the front as an asymmetric collar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The customer, Leanne, had previously bought a navy blue and black jacquard skirt in Penelope Red. The skirt has the same fabric as shown in the body of the jacket, and she wanted a jacket that would co-ordinate well with the skirt, as well as other pieces in her wardrobe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6CZsDvDcvUo/UgquobYtuYI/AAAAAAAAEMg/k2a2vjOGCe4/s640/blogger-image-1991504782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6CZsDvDcvUo/UgquobYtuYI/AAAAAAAAEMg/k2a2vjOGCe4/s640/blogger-image-1991504782.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As with any custom order I hand make, we discussed the style and shape, the fit, length, fabric and embellishments. I take the certain criteria the customer wants into account and then let my creative brain do its magic! I am lucky to have some wonderful customers who are very loyal, know my style, and trust what I do!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I decided to add a contrast band around the hem, front lapel, and sleeve hem in a black floral jacquard. Then I highlighted the contrast with gold stitching- this was also featured on the skirt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Four amazing gold and diamanté vintage buttons were added to the front of the jacket- they were very special! Then I hand bound each button hole to make sure they lasted the test of time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Leanne loved her handmade custom jacket, and I was very happy with it too! It was fun making it! 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They will be perfect!</div></div>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-82909961400929665612012-10-18T21:00:00.000+11:002012-10-18T21:00:17.689+11:00Fashionable Maternity Wear: How to be fashionable while being pregnant- my top tipsIf you are pregnant: Welcome to the world of soon-to-be-motherhood! It is a beautiful blessing! I have recently had a beautiful baby boy, and he is an absolute joy... there are no words to express how much happiness he has given me.<br />
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If you are like me, you love fashion, and the thought of wearing awful, daggy maternity wear makes you scream and want to run a mile!-right?!<br />
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Well, here are my top tips to keep you feeling comfortable (because alas, when your tummy is expanding, and you feel like you will be sick if anything tight is around your waist, comfort will become a priority- never thought I would type that phrase on my blog!), while still being fashionable and stylish while you are pregnant.<br />
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<u><b>Tip 1: Make your face the focus point in any outfit when you are pregnant.</b></u><br />
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Try to wear dark colours from below your bust, and down. Keep all bright prints, and detailing up high, so they highlight your face (and not the widening areas of your body).<br />
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The above photo shows me wearing the Penelope Red Picasso Skivvy, which can be viewed in the Penelope Red Online Shop in Etsy here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/93306454/black-white-turtleneck-top-designer<br />
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Instead of buying maternity wear, I just wore loads of stretchy clothing. I found dresses to be very flattering, and tight fitting stretch dresses was great too! The above dress was worn to death! The picture shows me at around 3 months pregnant, than at only 6 weeks to go on the RHS. The beauty about stretch- it grows with you!</div>
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<u><b>Tip 3: Even though your pregnant waist is expanding, still try to wear items that define the waist. </b></u><br />
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The one thing I wanted to steer clear of while being pregnant was those big, long maxi dresses that are constantly sold off as the ultimate (and evidently, only choice) maternity dress. For some reason, people seem to presume the bigger you are, the more flattering it will be to wear a tent! </div>
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The above Penelope Red red dress was fitted around my waist without being pregnant, but since it is a stretchy dress, I squeezed myself into it at 5 months pregnant. </div>
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Even though I had to adjust the buttons by about 12 cm on the red and white top I am wearing in the above photo of me at Bondi Beach, I have still defined my waist to some degree. Don't be afraid to accept that while you may be bigger, you still have curves, and you are not one big blob (and believe me, sometimes I felt like that too!)! </div>
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I found my bias cut designs a great alternative to wearing stretch (because by the end of being pregnant, you will be dying to have new clothing to wear!) or maternity wear. They defined my waist, while not being too tight, or big and full.<br />
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I chose a size up from my normal size, in the above red and printed bias cut cowl top, and I could still wear it up until I was 8 months pregnant- not bad considering it has no lycra!<br />
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The above Penelope Red red and floral bias cut blouse with sweetheart detail is available in the Penelope Red online Shop here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/87376189/red-floral-blouse-w-sweetheart-detail <br />
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Not everyone will agree, but I loved wearing tight fitting garments- I found it was more flattering for my shape, but it also flaunted my pregnant tummy. To me it was funny watching my stomach grow!<br />
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Probably the best tip I can give you is accept that, yes, your waist will grow. Yes, your boobs will grow. Yes, your bum is going to get bigger (I kind of thought that the waist would grow, but mostly everything else would stay about the same)!<br />
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So the best thing to do is go through that mountain of clothing that you call your wardrobe, and put everything away that is not comfortable, stretchy and adjustable for a growing body. Honestly, THIS is the BEST thing to do!<br />
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Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-18271201236329397452012-10-10T20:44:00.000+11:002012-10-10T20:44:43.061+11:00New Floral Printed Pencil SkirtsToday I bought some fabulous floral printed cotton sateen to make some pencil skirts. The pencil skirts will be high waisted, and fitted around the leg and hip. The hem on the skirt falls to just below the knee. The pencil skirt shown in the next two photos is the style that I will create- the print will be the bright pink, white, navy blue and yellow print shown in the 3rd photo.<br />
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The fabric is gorgeous! The floral print is bright and colourful, while the cotton sateen is very comfortable to wear as it has elastane (lycra) added to the weave. <br />
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I have enough of the pink, navy, yellow and white printed fabric above to make approximately 4 or 5 printed pencil skirts. They are available in Australian sizes 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16, and I will make them to fit and your length. The beauty about them being handmade! - you can get it custom made to fit you! </div>
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If you would like to order one of these beautiful, handmade pencil skirts, please email me at:</div>
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The green, navy, pink and mauve floral print above is available in a size 10 pencil skirt. This is a one of three pencil skirts... I only ever make a very limited edition of all of my designs.<br />
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The above photo shows me, wearing another Penelope Red pencil skirt, again from a cotton elastane, in an ornage, yellow, white and blue abstract floral print.<br />
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I love wearing my printed pencil skirts- and they are perfect for travelling too! The below photo is my husband and I in St.Petersburg, Russia a few years ago. The elastane means that the skirt will hardly crease. The cotton means that the skirt will be very comfortable and easy to look after and wear. <br />
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For any enquiries, please email me at: <a href="mailto:designer@penelopered.com.au">designer@penelopered.com.au</a><br />
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Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-32955161381101459782012-09-11T14:06:00.001+10:002012-09-11T14:06:28.631+10:00A Very Good Reason To Work LessMy little man and I enjoying our time together. It has certainly been a change of pace looking after him and being a mum, (compared to my design manic that occurs when i am running behind schedule) but I love every moment! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sVhGLqYdtn8/UE64s6KWnqI/AAAAAAAAEBs/bn6rXY8DI18/s640/blogger-image--1741188930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sVhGLqYdtn8/UE64s6KWnqI/AAAAAAAAEBs/bn6rXY8DI18/s640/blogger-image--1741188930.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lV04kYM31sE/UE64uPCs1BI/AAAAAAAAEBw/B5NlU95ZNvs/s640/blogger-image-991459458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lV04kYM31sE/UE64uPCs1BI/AAAAAAAAEBw/B5NlU95ZNvs/s640/blogger-image-991459458.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3gyl7NQyPK0/UE64vK9xOPI/AAAAAAAAEB8/azms7kkewTo/s640/blogger-image--1661444597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3gyl7NQyPK0/UE64vK9xOPI/AAAAAAAAEB8/azms7kkewTo/s640/blogger-image--1661444597.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wIkK8KabRjM/UE64waZqprI/AAAAAAAAECA/1SgM78d6CV8/s640/blogger-image-1396958429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wIkK8KabRjM/UE64waZqprI/AAAAAAAAECA/1SgM78d6CV8/s640/blogger-image-1396958429.jpg" /></a></div>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-56516664876496282792012-09-04T10:28:00.001+10:002012-09-14T18:35:48.949+10:00New Inspiration: Sonja DelaunayThis Spring and Summer I am looking forward to focussing on the artwork of Sonja Delaunay. A few years ago I was very fortunate to see some of her artworks, along with many other artists at the art gallery of NSW. I instantly loved the bright colours! I have always been a huge colour fan, and I could imagine using aspects of Sonja's work in many different ways: colour combinations, prints and motifs. Here are a few examples...<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4M_Yjhn73Po/UFLsT9jPoMI/AAAAAAAAEC0/wkRBKCNo0s4/s640/blogger-image-1281152969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4M_Yjhn73Po/UFLsT9jPoMI/AAAAAAAAEC0/wkRBKCNo0s4/s640/blogger-image-1281152969.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Tz17hv_7rAA/UFLsWMwd29I/AAAAAAAAEC8/Ho9IVrUPEnc/s640/blogger-image-1013743500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Tz17hv_7rAA/UFLsWMwd29I/AAAAAAAAEC8/Ho9IVrUPEnc/s640/blogger-image-1013743500.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rvlAg5dKFg0/UFLsYcT_8pI/AAAAAAAAEDE/dMF2oo2Z_DY/s640/blogger-image-984113840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rvlAg5dKFg0/UFLsYcT_8pI/AAAAAAAAEDE/dMF2oo2Z_DY/s640/blogger-image-984113840.jpg" /></a></div>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-63230148477295277622012-09-04T09:52:00.000+10:002012-09-04T09:52:39.520+10:00DistractionsYet again, it has taken me way too long to update this blog. For a while it was because I simply was too busy with work orders- yay me! After the Penelope Red fashion parade in September last year, I started hosting tea parties to help showcase my work, and offer customers a more personal way to share my designs, which then kept me very busy indeed!<br />
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And then we found out we were expecting a new addition to our family! My little son, David, was born in late July, and now I am so busy, I haven't even had time to tidy up the work room, let alone design or sew anything. I have spent the last 7 weeks getting to know my little David, and it has been great having the time off, as well as having no pressure from my hubby to resume work.<br />
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I guess there is only pressure that I am placing on myself- I can't help but still want to design and create. Eventually I will ease back into work, but it won't be for a while, as I love spending time with my munchkin!<br />
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Since I need to get up at the crack of dawn anyway to feed David, I hope to continue with this blog. It will give me a chance to be creative, while I can still spend time with my little guy! Wish me luck!Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-787436156705135752011-12-13T11:08:00.007+11:002011-12-13T11:26:17.997+11:00New Fabrics for Autumn Winter Collection 2012<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tV1_adNGEqM/TuaYXXDMTMI/AAAAAAAAEBI/ZJ2jp381COU/s1600/news.eleven.novemberthirteen.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tV1_adNGEqM/TuaYXXDMTMI/AAAAAAAAEBI/ZJ2jp381COU/s400/news.eleven.novemberthirteen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685399106693647554" border="0" /></a><br />Since the upcoming Penelope Red Autumn/Winter Collection will be inspired by <a href="http://penelopered.blogspot.com/2011/11/picasso-exhibition-at-art-gallery-of.html">Picasso artworks </a>and <a href="http://penelopered.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-visit-to-ballet-russes-exhibition-in.html">Ballet Russe costumes</a>, you can imagine that there will be a lot of decoration, embellishment and decadence! I can't wait!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K6U0Pbnn-R4/TuaYX_iiPRI/AAAAAAAAEBg/OoubA2joo8o/s1600/news.eleven.novembertwelve.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K6U0Pbnn-R4/TuaYX_iiPRI/AAAAAAAAEBg/OoubA2joo8o/s400/news.eleven.novembertwelve.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685399117562526994" border="0" /></a><br />The images included in this posting show some of the fabrics I am planning to use in this collection.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RR9MqzOpO8o/TuaYXTuCn1I/AAAAAAAAEBY/gTFBsUy9x78/s1600/news.eleven.novemberten.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RR9MqzOpO8o/TuaYXTuCn1I/AAAAAAAAEBY/gTFBsUy9x78/s400/news.eleven.novemberten.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685399105799626578" border="0" /></a><br />I have been very lucky to obtain quite a few vintage fabrics.<br /><br />-Photo 1: a vintage organza with a squiggle lined texture, and a red wool blend<br />-Photo 2: a vintage 100% wool check, and a cream stretch lace<br />-Photo 3: a vintage pleated organza in black, and a silver, black, cream and brown jacquard.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tPVnc1j-2c8/TuaX_UUyB4I/AAAAAAAAEA8/7peB2Nf6RxE/s1600/news.eleven.novemberfourteen.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tPVnc1j-2c8/TuaX_UUyB4I/AAAAAAAAEA8/7peB2Nf6RxE/s400/news.eleven.novemberfourteen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685398693645256578" border="0" /></a><br />The above photo shows two wool blended fabrics that I will be blending together to make a design- the colours look amazing together!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1V3NtGkEG3k/TuaX-2-jcWI/AAAAAAAAEA0/hXAxI5gGoms/s1600/news.eleven.novembereleven.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1V3NtGkEG3k/TuaX-2-jcWI/AAAAAAAAEA0/hXAxI5gGoms/s400/news.eleven.novembereleven.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685398685767397730" border="0" /></a><br />Above, shows a black and blue jacquard, and a vintage red fringed metallic fabric- this fabric will be a real challenge to use, but i am looking forward to seeing what I can come up with!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y8oRszc9eac/TuaX-h9GNXI/AAAAAAAAEAg/DbPrllf9FPM/s1600/buttonsandfabric5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y8oRszc9eac/TuaX-h9GNXI/AAAAAAAAEAg/DbPrllf9FPM/s400/buttonsandfabric5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685398680124142962" border="0" /></a><br />I will be using a collection of vintage buttons, that have been handed down to me from my husband's family. Most of these buttons have come from Russia, so they will fit nicely in this theme!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VReeM-p-JT0/TuaX-ZmozzI/AAAAAAAAEAY/00tkMnrx-I4/s1600/buttonsandfabric2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VReeM-p-JT0/TuaX-ZmozzI/AAAAAAAAEAY/00tkMnrx-I4/s400/buttonsandfabric2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685398677882457906" border="0" /></a><br />Below is a brand new lace which I just simply LOVE! It is such a statement and very dramatic- so I had to have it for this collection!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-np2oFc9KQeY/TuaX-GIO6KI/AAAAAAAAEAM/t0eUnn6s8kw/s1600/winterlace.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-np2oFc9KQeY/TuaX-GIO6KI/AAAAAAAAEAM/t0eUnn6s8kw/s400/winterlace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685398672654657698" border="0" /></a><br />I can't wait to start designing the new designs! They will be gradually created over the Summer break, and I will try to post my work-in-progress photos as I go.Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-48905756164743434062011-11-23T13:31:00.006+11:002011-11-23T14:03:42.174+11:00Picasso Exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW and my Inspiration for the Autumn/Winter Collection 2012Last week I was in desperate need of some inspiration and motivation. My husband suggested that I visit the art gallery, and I remembered that there is a <a href="http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/picasso/">Picasso Exhibition on at the Art Gallery of NSW</a> in Sydney. It was the perfect excuse to go!<br /><br />I have to admit, I have never really been a huge fan of Picasso, and if given the choice, I would much rather see an exhibition on antiques, ceramics or classical paintings, rather than most modern artists. This being said, I still enjoyed seeing this exhibition, and since then it has given me some ideas!!!<br /><br />I personally really enjoyed the brighter paintings, e.g. "Portrait of Dora Maar" (image below), where Picasso used lots of yellow, purple, red, green, blue, and heavy black outlines.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jFMYqYfCxXQ/TsxgqUpD4vI/AAAAAAAAD_w/Qz8VQDm-fFQ/s1600/SID39774_230pixels.jpg.510x10000_q85.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 323px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jFMYqYfCxXQ/TsxgqUpD4vI/AAAAAAAAD_w/Qz8VQDm-fFQ/s400/SID39774_230pixels.jpg.510x10000_q85.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678019510419055346" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It just so happened that the outfit I was wearing that day was in very similar colours to this painting- so I guess it was meant to be that I would like this one!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfYHw-NK5LM/Tsxhf1SVNdI/AAAAAAAAEAA/FgH-Z057BKM/s1600/picasso15thnov2011.3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfYHw-NK5LM/Tsxhf1SVNdI/AAAAAAAAEAA/FgH-Z057BKM/s400/picasso15thnov2011.3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678020429715158482" /></a><br /><br />Another painting I really enjoyed was "Large still-life on a pedestal table". Again because of its bright colours.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NgfDRUpwBRU/TsxgqB1yfSI/AAAAAAAAD_o/8-knpHinwN4/s1600/picasso1.tiff"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 262px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NgfDRUpwBRU/TsxgqB1yfSI/AAAAAAAAD_o/8-knpHinwN4/s400/picasso1.tiff" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678019505372167458" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I have been thinking about my upcoming Autumn Winter 2012 Collection, and I think a little Picasso inspiration will be just the thing to blend with my <a href="http://penelopered.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-visit-to-ballet-russes-exhibition-in.html">Ballet Russe inspiration</a>! I could imagine a lot of assymetrical lines, bright colours against black, and geometric shapes as my Picasso influence. Then I would add ideas of embroidery, trims, fur, and some special Russian vintage buttons that I have collected to the mix. I can't wait!!!<br /><br />The images of the <a href="http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/picasso/">Picasso paintings in this post are from the Art Gallery NSW website</a>. I encourage everyone who is interested in the creative arts to <a href="http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/picasso/">visit the exhibition</a> while these masterpieces are close enough to our shores!Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-16342982873238003262011-11-21T08:19:00.007+11:002011-11-21T08:58:39.617+11:00The Red Flora Fashion Parade Video<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxAuFIpLErrwFPrUPVu_QDfZxaymjxejV1-CVjeDWvUx9EAg5YUldTj2CZqxJVap10XbA4wnsQAPZwh1nx4Ow' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />I am very excited to show to you <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCEm7FG7JA0">the video of the Red Flora Fashion Parade</a>! The <a href="http://penelopered.blogspot.com/2011/11/photos-from-new-red-flora-collection.html">parade</a> took place during one night only in September, and it was the very first ever of its kind for Penelope Red. I finally feel like my Penelope Red designs are going somewhere!<br /><br />The video, created very kindly by David Tan-Lu, highlights the latest Spring and Summer designs from Penelope Red, however, because I make very limited edition designs of everything, I am currently creating more- as some of the designs in the parade have already sold out!<br /><br />It was a fantastic night of fashion, glamour, and shopping, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCEm7FG7JA0">the video</a> is the best way to see exactly what happened. You can watch the video of the <a href="http://penelopered.blogspot.com/2011/11/photos-from-new-red-flora-collection.html">parade</a> above or watch the Penelope Red first ever <a href="http://penelopered.blogspot.com/2011/11/photos-from-new-red-flora-collection.html">fashion parade</a> on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCEm7FG7JA0">youtube here</a>. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCEm7FG7JA0<br /><br />Take a look at photos from the parade on the <a href="http://penelopered.blogspot.com/2011/11/photos-from-new-red-flora-collection.html">blog here</a>: http://penelopered.blogspot.com/2011/11/photos-from-new-red-flora-collection.html<br /><br />or the <a href="http://www.penelopered.com/redfloraparadeone.html">website here</a>: http://www.penelopered.com/redfloraparadeone.html<br /><br />The models featured in the parade are Monique Keenan-Norton, Olivia Stiefel, <a href="http://www.bgmmodels.com.au/">Deedee and Irina from BGM models.</a>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-82750736138884579812011-11-04T13:23:00.006+11:002011-11-04T13:44:29.154+11:00Featured design: The Red, White & Black Stripe Ingrid Top<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yJAjmFwzao8/TrNNBdsOicI/AAAAAAAAD-k/CEK3TX6wz1M/s1600/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yJAjmFwzao8/TrNNBdsOicI/AAAAAAAAD-k/CEK3TX6wz1M/s400/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670961043334924738" border="0" /></a><br />I wanted to create a mini-range of designs to be more tran-seasonal, as the online shop caters for both North and Southern Hemispheres. This range will be called, "Modern Vintage", and the styles included will be exactly that... taking vintage silhouettes and ideas, and making them modern!<br /><br />So announcing the first style to be included in this mini-range... <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85277744/red-white-black-stripe-ingrid-top">The Red, White & Black Stripe Ingrid Top.</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7jnqbsH9ec/TrNNJgcUSEI/AAAAAAAAD_U/a1OoadIh8J8/s1600/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7jnqbsH9ec/TrNNJgcUSEI/AAAAAAAAD_U/a1OoadIh8J8/s400/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670961181512452162" border="0" /></a><br />As soon as I saw this print, I imagined this style! I love that it is such a graphic print, full of character, and it has that "Cruise/Retro" feel to it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BMFqLuL8VT0/TrNNEEFO6fI/AAAAAAAAD_I/ny8m7kwC7qg/s1600/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BMFqLuL8VT0/TrNNEEFO6fI/AAAAAAAAD_I/ny8m7kwC7qg/s400/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670961088000092658" border="0" /></a><br />The top features a boat neck at the front, a v-neck t the back- which can still be worn with a bra; a tulip overlapped sleeve; and it has been handmade from a polyester/elastane print.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g3PTom62lNQ/TrNNDdPJs_I/AAAAAAAAD-8/acfzhPJwbCI/s1600/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g3PTom62lNQ/TrNNDdPJs_I/AAAAAAAAD-8/acfzhPJwbCI/s400/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670961077572711410" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BpVkC1evRSg/TrNNCHar3yI/AAAAAAAAD-0/Q_cvD0Cah0A/s1600/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BpVkC1evRSg/TrNNCHar3yI/AAAAAAAAD-0/Q_cvD0Cah0A/s400/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670961054535638818" border="0" /></a>I love it tucked in with a high waisted pair of pants or a skirt, but it would look equally as good with a pair of jeans!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ytN_aZaRDxk/TrNNA0_dGUI/AAAAAAAAD-Y/QPnpDH2LDwA/s1600/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ytN_aZaRDxk/TrNNA0_dGUI/AAAAAAAAD-Y/QPnpDH2LDwA/s400/redblackwhitestripetopSMALL1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670961032409717058" border="0" /></a>You can <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85277744/red-white-black-stripe-ingrid-top">buy this design</a> and many other <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85277744/red-white-black-stripe-ingrid-top">Penelope Red designs in the etsy online shop.</a>Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-33987369935597556502011-11-04T07:16:00.010+11:002011-11-04T08:00:12.673+11:00Photos from the new Red Flora Collection Fashion Parade!I'm ba-ack!!! Yes, it has been a long while since I posted anything... perhaps these photos will explain why!<br /><br />I recently held a fashion parade, in Sydney, to launch my latest Penelope Red range, The Red Flora Collection! What a night!!! Y'know when you have had a dream that you wanted to fulfil since you were really young, and when you finally have it fulfilled, you feel like crying? Well, there were a few tears shed by me that night, and I was amazed by the response that everyone had to the designs. It was such an exciting whirl-wind of a night!<br /><br />The below photos were taken by Johnny Yip. If you would like to see more, please take a look at the <a href="http://www.penelopered.com/redfloraparadeone.html">official gallery, on my website!</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_JLJkGpk9ek/TrL8bv6K_bI/AAAAAAAAD98/cndpy9yhbAA/s1600/backstageparadesmall22.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_JLJkGpk9ek/TrL8bv6K_bI/AAAAAAAAD98/cndpy9yhbAA/s400/backstageparadesmall22.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872434459999666" border="0" /></a><br />The girls all dressed, made up and ready to go... my nerves were really heightened at this point in time!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IADs9OTO07Q/TrL8c1HwqLI/AAAAAAAAD-E/mII7Yeyuj6I/s1600/backstageparadesmall23.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IADs9OTO07Q/TrL8c1HwqLI/AAAAAAAAD-E/mII7Yeyuj6I/s400/backstageparadesmall23.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872453039040690" border="0" /></a>We decorated the venue with candles, lanterns, tea lights, and flowers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yi1jUgb5fck/TrL8bGCIeoI/AAAAAAAAD9s/9DB5-tAUxXk/s1600/backstageparadesmall21.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yi1jUgb5fck/TrL8bGCIeoI/AAAAAAAAD9s/9DB5-tAUxXk/s400/backstageparadesmall21.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872423219100290" border="0" /></a>Introducing the lovely Olivia... <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beauty-Creations-By-Naomi/219566331414157">Naomi Meyer</a> was the make up artist for Olivia and Irina.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3jwUWM14-j0/TrL8TdXgRjI/AAAAAAAAD9g/dAOGjkud2IM/s1600/backstageparadesmall20.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3jwUWM14-j0/TrL8TdXgRjI/AAAAAAAAD9g/dAOGjkud2IM/s400/backstageparadesmall20.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872292043802162" border="0" /></a><br />And the very sweet Deedee...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YPSoU-6MEyU/TrL8SVMWVOI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/VCiy8OAXosc/s1600/backstageparadesmall19.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YPSoU-6MEyU/TrL8SVMWVOI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/VCiy8OAXosc/s400/backstageparadesmall19.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872272669660386" border="0" /></a><br />And the quiet and calm Monique...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4066LGv1G0/TrL8Qw44DcI/AAAAAAAAD9M/8xlyk5sCxYY/s1600/backstageparadesmall18.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4066LGv1G0/TrL8Qw44DcI/AAAAAAAAD9M/8xlyk5sCxYY/s400/backstageparadesmall18.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872245744438722" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.lucytoppmakeup.com.au/">Lucy Topp Makeup</a> created the make up for Deedee and Monique, as well as myself. I needed a little extra help that night, as my skin exploded throughout the course of the preparations.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b8UNrxvltQ8/TrL8QM64G9I/AAAAAAAAD88/4x6BH9W4bpo/s1600/backstageparadesmall17.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b8UNrxvltQ8/TrL8QM64G9I/AAAAAAAAD88/4x6BH9W4bpo/s400/backstageparadesmall17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872236089154514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ctmukLUtCn0/TrL8PlBu-lI/AAAAAAAAD8s/sS8KCauEjfo/s1600/backstageparadesmall16.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ctmukLUtCn0/TrL8PlBu-lI/AAAAAAAAD8s/sS8KCauEjfo/s400/backstageparadesmall16.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872225380498002" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TgyrUrNRWWs/TrL8GKgmrAI/AAAAAAAAD8g/n_56g-ohxUU/s1600/backstageparadesmall15.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TgyrUrNRWWs/TrL8GKgmrAI/AAAAAAAAD8g/n_56g-ohxUU/s400/backstageparadesmall15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872063643397122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L29PEvIuJmo/TrL8FGO311I/AAAAAAAAD8U/6IPPAFk0UO4/s1600/backstageparadesmall14.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L29PEvIuJmo/TrL8FGO311I/AAAAAAAAD8U/6IPPAFk0UO4/s400/backstageparadesmall14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872045315413842" border="0" /></a><br />The backstage crew... Lucy, Lisa, Olivia, Melissa, Monique, Me, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beauty-Creations-By-Naomi/219566331414157">Naomi</a>, Deedee, Irina, and Leanne.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U_xrCTQ_E6E/TrL8EqQhK1I/AAAAAAAAD8E/xdBCA7ab7lk/s1600/backstageparadesmall13.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U_xrCTQ_E6E/TrL8EqQhK1I/AAAAAAAAD8E/xdBCA7ab7lk/s400/backstageparadesmall13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872037806123858" border="0" /></a>Introducing Irina!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OajZoWdiuZE/TrL8D3hxtZI/AAAAAAAAD78/AW0gjKSvl4k/s1600/backstageparadesmall12.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OajZoWdiuZE/TrL8D3hxtZI/AAAAAAAAD78/AW0gjKSvl4k/s400/backstageparadesmall12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872024188302738" border="0" /></a><br />The Red Orchid Lace Dress was originally in the multi-coloured lace, but it has sold out. Now I have created it in another red lace and red knit. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85273926/red-jersey-embroidered-lace-cross-over">You can take a look at it in the online shop here.</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MbypPzmBQzU/TrL8DaeqS8I/AAAAAAAAD7w/A9SDDRcF5AU/s1600/backstageparadesmall11.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MbypPzmBQzU/TrL8DaeqS8I/AAAAAAAAD7w/A9SDDRcF5AU/s400/backstageparadesmall11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670872016390605762" border="0" /></a><br />The kimono that Irina, above, is wearing sold that very night. It was a one of a kind creation, hand made from two vintage fabrics and a vintage braid... beautiful!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pAVFiLKddGU/TrL71M06SgI/AAAAAAAAD7g/5imZfiMbbjI/s1600/backstageparadesmall9.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pAVFiLKddGU/TrL71M06SgI/AAAAAAAAD7g/5imZfiMbbjI/s400/backstageparadesmall9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670871772207663618" border="0" /></a><br />Well, I had to say something... after I composed myself!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WzfdJTdDySs/TrL70X2RaRI/AAAAAAAAD7U/fjnqmw-zMoo/s1600/backstageparadesmall10.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WzfdJTdDySs/TrL70X2RaRI/AAAAAAAAD7U/fjnqmw-zMoo/s400/backstageparadesmall10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670871757986294034" border="0" /></a><br />Olivia wears the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81641135/hibiscus-wrap-around-halter-dress">Hibiscus Halter Neck Dress</a>, handmade from a stunning 100% cotton print (and cotton lining). It is now available in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81641135/hibiscus-wrap-around-halter-dress">shop online</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TH-GF4zV8x0/TrL7zCtozRI/AAAAAAAAD7M/VW4qA-igO50/s1600/backstageparadesmall8.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TH-GF4zV8x0/TrL7zCtozRI/AAAAAAAAD7M/VW4qA-igO50/s400/backstageparadesmall8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670871735133064466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BdEMwxSZQMQ/TrL7y8eH3aI/AAAAAAAAD64/c75JfGXyQIw/s1600/backstageparadesmall7.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BdEMwxSZQMQ/TrL7y8eH3aI/AAAAAAAAD64/c75JfGXyQIw/s400/backstageparadesmall7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670871733457378722" border="0" /></a><br />After the parade, guests were invited to view the latest collection...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P5ocDBFCXW4/TrL7yTbczGI/AAAAAAAAD6w/GrB5yWfkbTU/s1600/backstageparadesmall6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P5ocDBFCXW4/TrL7yTbczGI/AAAAAAAAD6w/GrB5yWfkbTU/s400/backstageparadesmall6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670871722440313954" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fe4fOgIcX7w/TrL7nZPsLvI/AAAAAAAAD6c/X3KA-qS_Gjg/s1600/backstageparadesmall5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fe4fOgIcX7w/TrL7nZPsLvI/AAAAAAAAD6c/X3KA-qS_Gjg/s400/backstageparadesmall5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670871535023042290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1G48AufqHDw/TrL7m2CT63I/AAAAAAAAD6Q/rE8rfbl06xw/s1600/backstageparadesmall4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1G48AufqHDw/TrL7m2CT63I/AAAAAAAAD6Q/rE8rfbl06xw/s400/backstageparadesmall4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670871525571685234" border="0" /></a><br />So many beautiful colours and fabrics!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YfaEEUzDTY8/TrL7lhRtGmI/AAAAAAAAD6E/c_Y-67rAfqg/s1600/backstageparadesmall3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YfaEEUzDTY8/TrL7lhRtGmI/AAAAAAAAD6E/c_Y-67rAfqg/s400/backstageparadesmall3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670871502819236450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WBSMFLMN-CU/TrL7lI4TY-I/AAAAAAAAD50/v6kTShsaPpw/s1600/backstageparadesmall2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WBSMFLMN-CU/TrL7lI4TY-I/AAAAAAAAD50/v6kTShsaPpw/s400/backstageparadesmall2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670871496270242786" border="0" /></a><br />My friend, Melissa, and myself... once we had a chance to relax! Melissa was such a great help- just what I needed!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-slkgtEKRV3M/TrL7kkh23hI/AAAAAAAAD5s/fm7mXpohYwg/s1600/backstageparadesmall1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-slkgtEKRV3M/TrL7kkh23hI/AAAAAAAAD5s/fm7mXpohYwg/s400/backstageparadesmall1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670871486512422418" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.lucytoppmakeup.com.au/">Miss Lucy Topp</a> creating that flawless make up she does so well!Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-54865688119723669142011-08-29T08:18:00.005+10:002011-08-29T08:57:43.424+10:00A new design: A Penelope Red Pleated Wrap Knit Dress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5R179SDSELc/TlrB4A2EdXI/AAAAAAAAD5k/FUyArXkPBqk/s1600/27thaugust2011.3.wrapdressmaxprint.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5R179SDSELc/TlrB4A2EdXI/AAAAAAAAD5k/FUyArXkPBqk/s400/27thaugust2011.3.wrapdressmaxprint.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646038250905957746" border="0" /></a>
<br />A week ago, I was in a design slump... I wasn't feeling very creative after having spent so much time on the computer! I needed to get enthusiastic and excited again, and my hubby, being the supportive and encouraging guy that he is, suggested, "Remember that fabric I bought for you from San Francisco? Why don't you make something that is just for you?"
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<br />I had been thinking of a wrap around dress out of the printed silk jersey fabric he gave me, and the dress pictured in these photos is what I came up with!
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<br />It is such a stunning fabric, and the print suited the dress perfectly. The print was arranged in panels, so there was a border or stripe running across it every 90cm. I had to be very careful how I create the pattern, otherwise I would have a stripe running across my body in a very unflattering position!
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<br />So I used the stripes as contrast on the dress- a stripe going down the side front; ties that go around the waist; and the cuff on the sleeve. It also features pleats at the shoulder, on the front skirt panel and the centre back top panel.
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<br />My husband bought the jersey knit red floral printed fabric over a year ago, when he was in San Francisco. I had asked him to visit a shop that had FOUR floors of fabric, which I had found previously. He knows how to win my heart!
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<br />I think I might make a short sleeved version of this wrap around dress for Spring, in a red and contrast. I also hope to find a suitable print- as this dress is so beautiful in a print.
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<br />I wore this dress out for the first time on Saturday night, and it made me feel like a million dollars! I can't wait to wear it again!
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<br />Penelope Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473509906070988230noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613111159121866366.post-48963645950096980812011-08-24T05:25:00.001+10:002011-08-24T05:55:18.695+10:00Behind the scenes at The Red Flora Photo ShootAgain, it has been a while since I last posted... I have been so busy creating a new collection of designs, and time just slips away!
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<br />So here are some snap shots from the behind the scenes of the latest photo shoot... and a few of the professional ones at the end.
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<br />We decided that curls, braids and flowers would go nicely with the clothing. To take a look at my inspiration for <a href="http://penelopered.blogspot.com/2011/07/inspiration-for-penelope-red-spring.html">The Red Flora Collection</a>, please look here.
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<br />I had this idea for a group shot, and it is always very hard to get what I have in my head, out into reality, but it worked!
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<br />We didn't realise during the middle of our shoot, that the children from the local school would be our backdrop! I think they had fun at least.
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<br />The idea was a sophisticated, Penelope Red picnic.
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<br />the park had these amazing views!
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<br />So from 8am til 3:30pm we fussed and worked our butts off- not to mention the numerous days of work I put in to create the designs.
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<br />And this is what we came up with... ( a little sneak peek of some of the shots):
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<br />Photographer: http://mattlanham.com/
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<br />Make Up Artist: Naomi Meyer, ph: 0411351322
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<br />Hair Stylist: Lisa Mitchison, ph: 0412776836
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<br />Models:
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<br />Letitia: http://www.modelmayhem.com/1793469
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<br />Carmen: http://www.modelmayhem.com/2132051
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<br />Ebony: http://www.modelmayhem.com/765640
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