The Paris Cowl Neck Top in Navy Blue and Red Jersey

I finally got my act together yesterday- I was inspired by the beautiful weather and thought it was a good opportunity to take the much needed photos of the latest Penelope Red designs.

Besides... it is a perfect excuse to get all dressed up, put on the make-up and feel glamorous even while being at home!

So, I can now introduce to you The Paris Cowl Neck Top, handmade from a jersey knit fabric in Navy Blue and Bright Red.



The style is based on the popular Pink Candy Stripe Cowl Neck Top, just in different colours.



I originally planned to add a random selection of white buttons to one side of the cowl, but people seem to like the top the way it already is, so I have left it. What do you think?



When taking the photos, I really like wearing it with the Olive Hathor pants- I know it isn't what you would assume would look great with it, but somehow it works! I like how the top tucked into the pants has a more vintage look to it, rather than worn with just a pair of jeans, but as they say... each to their own!



The red cowl neck on this style is quite dramatic and has a full drape, while the navy blue body creates a slim silhouette.

Whenever I design my styles, I always think about what would flatter the female shape the best. There are too many designers out there who seem to forget about flattering the female form, which I guess this is why I aspire to the old-fashioned designers, rather than to the new. They simply knew how to dress a lady back then!



I guess you could say my Paris Cowl Neck Top is yet another design that I have adapted from a vintage inspiration, and made it a modern design. Wear it with jeans and ballet flats for a modern and casual look; wear it with a high waisted skirt or one of my High Waisted Pencil Pants and heels for a vintage twist on a modern design!

You can buy the Paris Cowl Neck Top online in AUD (Australian Dollars) or USD (American Dollars).

The Penelope Red Stripe Bow Top: More happy customers!

It is such a good feeling when my customers return to me, wanting to see more Penelope Red designs! It means that they truly love my designs, and that they are happy with their purchases. So it is really exciting when my customers come back to visit my Penelope Red market boutique, and they are actually wearing my designs!!! It makes my day because I know that they have put their faith in my designs, and there is nothing worse than thinking that people are not wearing them and they are just sitting in their wardrobes feeling unloved.

So, the above photo shows Lorelle (RHS) wearing my Red and White Stripe Bow Top. Lorelle visited my market boutique a while ago, then returned wearing the Red and White Stripe Bow Top, and I couldn't have been prouder! It's great to see how other people decide to wear it and accessorize my creations, and like I said, great to know that it is being truly loved by Lorelle!

Also, it is a great feeling when people refer me to others- it also means that they are very happy with what I have done so far. Lorelle brought her sister, Leanne to visit me that day, and it is such a thrill to know that my designs are loved now by a family!



I have now added black and white version, to the Penelope Red etsy shop online. The Black and White Stripe Bow Top is the same exact style, just in different colours. It is available in US sizes 4 to 10 or AU sizes 8 to 14.

This is what some one else said about their Red and White Stripe Bow Top, who bought it on etsy:

"Gorgeous top, very elegant & great buy !!!" from DD

The Red and White Stripe Bow Top has also reached the front page on etsy:



I only have a US size 4 or AU size 8 left of the Red and White Stripe Bow top, so if you like this design, but need another size, perhaps think about it in the black- still very striking and very original!

A Happy Customer: The Paris Bow Top

One of my lovely customers, from the USA has been kind enough to send me a photo of her wearing the Paris Bow Top, which she bought from my etsy shop recently. I love it how she matched it with a great pair of navy pants, and some cute red shoes.

This is what she had to say about it:

The beautiful Paris Red Bow Top arrived yesterday and it is lovely!!!! I can't wait to wear it. Your workmanship is top-notch! I'll have my husband take some pix of me wearing it this weekend and send it off to you.
Thank you so much again...it's beautiful!

The Paris Bow Top has been one of my best sellers, and now that I have run out of fabric (in both the stripe and the red), I will not be making any more. I only have two US size 8's or AU size 12's left.



If you would like to buy a copy for yourself, please email me on designer@penelopered.com.au