Photos from the Summer Fashion Showcase Parade

In September, The Rocks Markets held a Spring and Summer Fashion Showcase parade, and some Penelope Red designs were featured. You can watch the video from the Summer fashion showcase here and the following photos are from this event.


The first two photos show the Cosmopolitan Red Bow Tie Pants, and Martini Bright Stripe Blouse. More on the Martini Bright Stripe blouse can be viewed on the blog here.


How to feel instantly like a million dollars: wear the Manhattan Bright Satin Catsuit. It looks like so much fun on the catwalk! Every time I try on a catsuit, I feel like cranking up the dance music and going to a club with my friends!



The Tokyo/Sydney Catsuit is a crowd favourite- a design that I am very proud of, and it was also used in all of the advertisement for this parade event. You may recognise it from the posters, flyers etc, and it was even on the 'Grazia' website!



I love this outfit! It suits the model so well, and is such a fun outfit- The Tequila Sunrise Spot Halter Top, and Pina Colada Green Shorts.



The Pink Singapore Sling Kimono is such a versatile top, and made from a beautiful printed cotton. A very stunning print! It is worn with the Mojito Metallic Mini Skirt.





The Purple Floral Corset Dress is a very feminine and elegant style- perfect for many occasions.


I will be adding the rest of my latest spring/summer designs to the Penelope Red etsy shop over the next few weeks.

My day at the Races: George Main Stakes Day as Fashion Spotter

I was asked to be involved in the Fashions on the Field for the AJC's George Main Stakes Day at Royal Randwick Racecourse, last Saturday the 25th September 2010.

I was a "fashion Spotter" and this is what they required from me for the day: drink champagne, chat to people from the media, get dressed up in Penelope Red, wear a fabulous hat, eat from a beautiful high tea selection, while sitting in the "Champagne Bar", then wander around the course and pick out the best dressed ladies to go in the Fashions on the Field finals.... well, its a tough job, but someone has to do it!

So you can imagine I had a wonderful day!


I decided to wear the new Penelope Red Cosmopolitan Blue Bow Tie Pants, the Penelope Red Venus Floral Bolero and the hat was handmade by a wonderful lady, Raisa, who sells them at The Rocks Markets. The blouse pictured in the first photo) was a blouse I made specifically for this outfit- it is based on my gathered neck blouse's, just out of different fabric. Once I had decided on my outfit, Raisa designed the hat accordingly to match.


So I had my perfect hat, my Penelope Red outfit, I wore tan shoes (which matched back with my bolero) and had a vintage dark blue and gold handbag. The best thing about my outfit was that it was so different to everyone else's! Every other lady wore a dress or a skirt. I was the only woman in pants, and I felt like a million dollars!



I hope everyone gets the chance to go to the races this year, and I encourage everyone to get completely dressed up from head to toe! It is such a great feeling to feel like a princess for a day.


See my beautiful blue pants and the large bow at the back! They have been quite the favourite at the markets recently!

The fabric is 100% rayon, and the copy that I am wearing (my own copy) had already been washed when this photo had taken place. One of the things I am very proud of- my fabrics are good quality and the dyes and colours last!



I love these pants as they make any one appear to have much longer legs, due to the high waist and pin stitching down the front. Also, they are probably the most comfortable pants I have ever owned since the waist is elasticated. The Venus Floral Bolero worked so well with them as the pants highlighted the bright blue colours in the print.



It was a fabulous day, and I was lucky to share it with my friend and designer of Mae and Pearl, Naomi Swalwell.

Silly me forgot to take more photos from the day, but atleast I can show the most important part- my outfit!

If you are interested in purchasing a handmade hat, please contact Raisa on: 0412031612. If you live in Sydney, she will be at The Rocks Markets every Saturday and Sunday throughout October, except for October the 3rd.

Penelope Red at The Rocks Market: 4th & 5th September 2010

I will be trading at The Rocks Markets, this coming weekend, the 4th and 5th of September, 2010. I will be showing off my latest Penelope Red designs, including the Aqua Wrap Around Halter Top, and other new designs from my Spring and Summer Collections!



I will be there form 10am to 5pm. My location will be announced on the Penelope Red facebook page, closer to the weekend.

New Fabrics for Spring and Summer

I have some new and exciting prints to show you, which will feature in my new Spring/Summer designs for 2010 and 2011. I love colour, prints and retro inspirations, so these fabrics simply sang out to me as soon as I saw them!


1st print: a polished cotton. This print I will get in Aqua as well. You can take a look at the other colour-way on the blog here.




2nd print: a gorgeous red with polka dots polyester satin. I may even use a little of this during winter for some cute blouses!




3rd print: My textile agent said that she thought of me the moment they received it- is that saying something about my taste in prints or what? Anyone who knows my style, knows I love vivid and bold prints. I think this will be fabulous in a great dress, or perhaps a halter neck top.

The Penelope Red Spring Summer 09 SALE!

I wanted to remind all of you, that the Penelope Red Spring Summer Sale is on now, at the Penelope Red Etsy store. A few of my favourite designs are shown below....


SALE Orange Floral Corset Dress. US size 4, 6 or 8. (You pick the size) WAS $295 Now $265


SALE Paris Bow Top. US size 4, 6 or 8 (AU size 8,10 or 12) WAS $70 Now $63


SALE Tokyo Wrap Around Catsuit in Black. US size 6 (AU size 10) WAS $240 Now $192


SALE Monet Pleated Top. US size 6 (AU size 10) WAS $110 Now $99


SALE Coral Kimono. US size 2 to 12. (AU size 6 to 16) WAS $110 Now $88

The Penelope Red Spring Summer 09 SALE!

I just wanted to quickly let you know that I have started a Penelope Red sale in my Etsy shop:

http://www.PenelopeRed.etsy.com

Every item is on sale in the shop, and they are reduced by atleast 10-20%, and some are reduced by even more!

The above items and more are reduced by 10%.

The above items and more are reduced by 20%.

I will hopefully be able to make way for my new Autumn/Winter season! I can't wait to add it to the shop!

The sale has started today (1st August), and will end at the end of the month.