NEW STOCK:

Headbands: $30 plus postage. Custom colours $35 plus postage.

BOW TIES: $25 plus postage. Custom Colours $35 plus Postage

More colours to come.

TO ORDER

Email me at Mikkinoir@hiptop.com.au

i am overwhelmed by the response to the headbands i am making. so far i have 5 orders, and apparently more to come.
i cannot wait until i move so i can settle down into proper full on sewing mode, and then create my Etsy store for these plus the leggings and other things i create.

The best thing about my new job at The Body Shop is the makeup training. I cannot wait to start doing the paid makeovers. its really fun, i guess its kind of like painting, or art, so thats probably why i find it so enjoyable. and the fact that before every shift i have to create a 'new look' on myself using any of the stores makeup is a bonus also. Some of the new lip sticks that came in yesterday are adorable, very barbie pink.

And THIS, is the best smell in the world.
Time to head home and sew some more bows. :)

after visiting a local store and seeing some similar headbands to these that were MASSIVELY over priced, i decided that i loved them (not enough to pay 120 dollars) and would make some myself:


and this is a sneak preview or hint of what part of the AMAZINNNNG skirt looks like...

so life is quickly becoming quite fantastic.
two new jobs- the body shop and general pants co.
and i have started moving things into my adorable new abode.

spent the day saturday drawing and drinking wine, watching the OC. Something magical happened, and i created 5 designs for items to create for my university portfolio. now i am itching to go fabric shopping and start them! its going to be dangerous., the body shop which i work at is in the same building as Lincraft. i already spend too much time there as it is..

Last night after a failed attempt to make a tutu, i used the scraps of tulle to create an amazing new little skirt. its very carrie bradshaw meets romance was born. on the hanger it doesnt look like much, i plan on busting it out this weekend though so from there i will post a photo. it is definitely my most daring creation so far though.

attended the Lee Gallery/ Monster Children "Roku" exhibition the other night with my wonderful friend Dee, who wore the fringed leggings i made, and i the fringed singlet.
Both were incredible hits, and i now have at least 3 orders for the leggings, and plans to make new variations. I have never been so proud of myself as i was when people told me they were great and a label should be started (for which i now have a name too! )

i best be off, i start one of the new jobs tomorrow and must get all my washing done first so i do not smell bad for the first day!

SO in two weeks time, i will once again be a part of the work force. i have been offered a great job, and may possibly be offered a second, even greater one. either way, soon i will be back earning the dollars which is a wonderful feeling.

in the meantime, i have been hitting opshops hard, with another trip this afternoon in the FREEZING cold Melbourne weather.

yesterday i picked up:
beaded woolen sweater


Violet purple parachute track jacket (was meant to come with track pants too however theyd gone missing)



and these two items were purchased a while ago now, and i adore them yet have trouble finding occasions to actually wear them.


the most amazing mid sleeved blazer, and perfect size. maybe i will bust it out next weekend

beautiful original 1980s dress. fits like a dream, with gorgeous cut out sleeves. think Pretty In Pink. this was meant to be my birthday frock but then i went and bought another.



and finally, i made this the other day:


the gold buttons probably cost more than a skirt from a store. but i adore it. its high waist and so damn cute, i wore it to my job interview today and was asked where i got it from. gotta love that.

new creations:

-fringed leggings.

Once again, my camera skills are lacking, as is a good quality camera.

- Fringed singlet (because it was black on black, the photos didnt really work. so i have spared you them.) but the fringing is right around the neckline, and once i buy more i will add more rows hopefully.

new purchases (chapel street vintage stores and frankston savers. )

- amazing royal blue high waist wide leg slacks.

-adorable little heels

-original 1980's nike air sweater.

- high waist wool/ polyester blend shiny slacks!

ALSO, if anyone wishes me to make them a cute little bow tie, fringed leggings or anything, facebook me.

2 hours and i am off home to Melbourne.
SO excited to return back to my little apartment.
This week with my mother has been so relaxing, and exactly what i needed.
Now back to the real world of joblessness, bill paying and excessive drinking.

NEXT PROJECT- fringing shirts and leggings. wonder how successful this one will be...