I'm loving the new season from Christian Louboutin shoes and accessories. His look book showcases inspirational imagery of a nautical theme with sky-high silhouettes. I have to admit that I haven't ever owned a pair of his shoes as I would probably break my weak-girlie-ankles as they are so high. Louboutin has been quoted that it does not matter to him if women are in pain when wearing his shoes, "If you can't walk in them, then don't wear them"
Fair enough
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This week I'm loving Japanese born Chico Hayasaki's fresh, fashion savvy illustrations using line and watercolours
Just recently I discovered that she's turned her hand to fabric design (found via CWC International blog). A cool mix of retro, fashion and delicate prints printed on 100% Japanese cotton. They are produced by Kei's Fabrics of Japan and, unfortunately, I don't believe that they're available outside of Japan as yet
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Sally Cooper and I were approached by Fairfax Media to front a three part series demonstrating diy gifts (including food) and how to package them for Christmas on behalf of Etsy Australia. It was such a thrill to be asked and a very challeging new experience for us both
We shot the video's at my house and Sally's positioned in my little studio and I'm in front of the mantlepiece. I wanted to make some Christmas stockings to hang but ran out of time so it looks quite bare. Hopefully I'll get around to it this week
Anyway, the video's are up! Click on the pictures to take you to the Fairfax site. You can also purchase the supplementary digital E-book 'DIY Gifts and Edible Treats for Christmas' showcasing all that's included (and more) including recipes, how-tos, printables for packaging and gift ideas
Here's a few behind the scenes photos
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Beware, this blog entry contains images that are so bright you'll need to wear shades
Vignette or Ombre Dyeing is the coolest look this year (see Sass & Bide 2011 Summer Collection below). I love pink and orange together but you don't need to go full-on brilliant colours like we have done here, but just have fun
Ombre Dyeing
I used a stove top and hung the clothes into the solution as I wanted the dye solution to be as hot as possible. You can follow the instructions from the Rit website as an alternative
You will need
• Clothing to Dye (preferrably white)
• Liquid Dye in various colours (I used Rit Dye) and salt
• Measuring cup
• Large pot (bigger than the one I used!)
• Tongs and Rubber gloves
* Coat hangers
• Stove top and dowel or a hanging device to dip clothes into dye soloution
• Plastic drop sheet
Instructions
1. Cover any areas with the plastic drop sheet so they don't get stained
2. Launder or wet item of clothing. Squeeze out any excess liquid
3. Prepare dye: follow manufacturers instructions and pour into a large pot and gently simmer on a low boil
4. Hang clothes above stove and dip into dye bath for at least 10 minutes or longer for added strength of colour
5. Wearing rubber gloves, gently squeeze out excess dye and rinse dyed section under cool water until water runs clear
6. Hang on line until dry and then repeat on the other section of garment in alternate colour
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