One Top; Many Possibilities!

The Lichenstein Blouse is being worn with the Jade Bolero and Black Mucha Pants- all Penelope Red!

Don't you just love designs that are versatile, and easily worn?! The Penelope Red Lichtenstein Blouse is definitely one of those... The style is a very loose fit, but still very flattering to the female figure. The possibilities of combinations are only limited to your imagination!

I have included in this posting a few of my favourite ways of wearing this style, and there are many more!


Worn with my favourite black leather vintage mini skirt, and my fabulous red boots! More of a rock chick look- oh, and the funky belt was another vintage find.


Above, the Lichtenstein Blouse is worn with the Penelope Red Navy Fluted Skirt- I love this look for the office, or perhaps even for a formal occasion.


Wear the blouse with your favourite pair of jeans, heels, and a gorgeous belt- chic and effortless.


Again, the mini skirt and a pair of hot black heels. Really, you could pick out any of the colours from this print, and wear a skirt in one of those colours- imagine how hot it would look with a bright red skirt, or perhaps aqua!


Wear the Lichtenstein Blouse with a plain black long sleeve top in winter to transform it into a garment for your winter wardrobe as well.

My Penelope Red Pleated Neck Blouse

Recently, I have had a little spare time to catch up on some sewing for ME! I adore bright prints and colours, and when I saw this fabric, it just screamed out to me!



I decided to make my own version of the Penelope Red Pleated Neck Blouse, as the fabric was so light and soft, and it will be perfect for summer!


Pictured above is the Penelope Red Monet Pleated Neck Blouse, which can be purchased online or at The Rocks Markets. If you would like a copy, please email me at: designer@penelopered.com.au



I bought this fabric from Tessuti Fabrics, a few months ago. It is a beautiful 100% silk twill.






As I had planned to wear this top with some bright red pants, and my favourite colour is red (obviously!), I chose to highlight the underbust seam with a bright red satin binding.




Since the fabric is silk, I wanted a beautiful finish, so I completed all seams as french seams. I then bound the facing edge too, with satin binding- so no over-locking was needed at all.



A great summer top to wear with jeans, or my fabulous red pants (shown in the previous photos), or a mini skirt... I can't wait for summer now!

The Penelope Red Pleated Turtle Neck: A new design!

Last week I finished a new design... The Penelope Red Pleated Turtle Neck. The charcoal grey and black version is available in my Etsy shop now. The fuchsia and black version is now available as well.

This design features a lovely pleated detail on the LHS shoulder, and the pleats extend across the front of the blouse.



You can wear it tucked in or out, with your favourite pair of jeans, pants or a skirt.




The top has 3/4 sleeves, and a very soft roll-over turtle neck. The hem falls to the hip.


Both designs, the grey and black or the fuchsia and black, are one-off's. Each being unique from every other top, as the fabrics are recycled, and I therefore, only had a limited amount to use.




A more casual look for Penelope Red, but I still like the understated panache that the pleats give. They look much better in person- it is very hard to do it justice in the photos!




Take a look at the Penelope Red Etsy shop online, to see the Grey Pleated Turtle Neck, and the Fuchsia Pink and Black version.

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The Penelope Red Black and White Printed Bowtie Top

I thought I would highlight the Penelope Red Black and White Printed Bow Tie Top today.
I like this top because you can just as easily wear it with your favourite pair of jeans, as well as a nice pair of pants or skirt. It can be casual top to wear while shopping, and then it can be transformed into a top to wear to dinner or another sophisticated occasion!






The back of the top (above).

The front of the top (above)





The Penelope Red Black and White Printed Bow Tie Top is available in US sizes 4-10 (or AU sizes 8-14). It is only $70USD. Customers in Australia: please email me at designer@penelopered.com.au for the current equivalent in AUD.



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The Penelope Red Navy Fluted Skirt and Autumn Flowers Blouse

I wanted to show off the Penelope Red Navy Blue Pinstripe Fluted Skirt, and the Autumn Flowers Bow-tie Blouse. I am so happy with this outfit! They look fantastic together!



I have already added the skirt to my etsy store, and the blouse will be added in the next few days.



Etsy only allows for five photos per design, so I like to use my blog to show you more photos, so you can see the design from as many angles as possible, inside and out!


I love the skirt so much because it is sophisticated, elegant, while also being seriously sexy!

Wear it with a collar shirt and simple black heels, and it could be easily worn to the office. You could wear it with the Autumn Flowers Bow-tie Blouse, or another top of your choice, and then you can wear it out after work, or on a night out with the girls!



The waistband has been decorated with a gorgeous top-stitching in mauve/lilac, so the choice of wearing a belt is completely optional. Additionally, the darts and side seam have been decorated with the same top-stitching detail.



The Navy Pinstripe Fluted Skirt is made from a recycled 100% Pinstripe Wool, and is lined with polyester lining. The fishtail hem is lined in a mauve recycled crinkled organza.


The Autumn Flowers Bow-tie Blouse is made from a gorgeous printed silk chiffon. It is a loose fit, and falls lightly over your body, draping as only silk chiffon does.


I highlighted the cuffs with contrasting satin covered buttons, that tie in with the red colour in the print.


I will always love big bows! They add drama, excitement, and a little old Hollywood flare! I also love big full sleeves right now!


I thought you might also like to see the skirt off a body, and take a peek inside, as well as see it on the mannequin:






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