Beyond blushing.....

I added another pink lipstick to my cosmetic collection today.

It is by L'Oreal from the Infallible range in the color Beyond Blushing #129.

It is the perfect rose pink color as is the matching lip liner pencil.

While I was in the store I also purchased a new eye shadow in green and cream shades by Australis. 

I have unusual green eyes and it is very hard to find the right green shade to highlight them.

I will give these a try tomorrow and hopefully I will have no allergic reaction to them.

Italian Actress-Caterina Murino

Caterina Murino is the beautiful Italian actress best known for her role as Solange, one of three Bond girls opposite Daniel Craig in the 2006 film “Casino Royale.” 

She is also a singer, model and dancer. Her dancing talents include tango, flamenco and oriental dance.

What I remember most about her though is the way she wore that amazing coral dress designed by Jenny Packham in the movie Casino Royale.

I have never coveted a dress more than that one.

(Sorry but I could not resist. Gratuitous Daniel Craig as Bond photo)

Rosy cheeks, rosy lipstick.....

I am always looking for the right shade of pink lipstick.

Having blonde hair I have always stuck to the pink shades as they just seem to work for me.

The weather in Melbourne is quite cold at the moment so my winter clothes have been moving forward in the closet and the color of my clothes has been getting darker so it's time to change from my pale summer make up colors and this of course includes my lipsticks.

I found this CoverGirl TruShine lipstick yesterday in the color Rosy 440. 

It's a beautiful shade of deep rose pink and glides on nice and easy and lasts a long time as well.

It's the perfect color for the sudden cold winter weather as it matches my cold rosy pink cheeks perfectly!

Cold feet, warm heart.....

The weather in Melbourne has definetly turned a corner and announced that winter is on the way.

 So of course it's time for new flannel bed sheets, hot water bottles, soft warm pjs, marshmallow socks and a new pair of slippers.

 Beauty and I each purchased a pair of these slippers because we could fit our foot in them while still wearing our mashmallow socks. (very important point) 

Hers are pink and mine are grey.

Unfortunately I walked outside to the letterbox and forgot I had them on and they got wet. 

When they had dried the inner lining had shrunk and there is nothing worse that folded scrunched up fabric under your feet so in the bin they go.

Yesterday we went to Kmart to get a replacement pair and I purchased 5 pairs instead.

Why?

Because they were on sale for $1.00 each! What a bargain. 5 pairs for $5.00.

On the way out of the shopping complex I purchased my usual large chocolate coffee latte from the Spanish Churro store at a cost of $4.95.

Isn't it a crazy world when a cup of coffee is practically the same price as 5 pairs of slippers!

Country girl......

I am suddenly loving these patchworks skirts.
Yes, I was raised in the country but I have never worn a patchwork skirt so I have no idea where my sudden obsession comes from.

Maybe it has something to do with one of my favorite photos.


It is of Bridget Bardot in a check gingham skirt.
(Not that she could ever be called a country girl!)

Or maybe it is because I have always loved this vintage pinup image.

Whatever the reason my sewing machine will be in use this weekend as I have finally found a reason to use my collection of vintage pastel floral sheets and pillowcases from the 1950s.

FREE PATCHWORK SKIRT PATTERN

This skirt is very simple to construct in an afternoon.
Compliments from
http://craftstew.com/sewing/free-patchwork-skirt-pattern

You will need:

This skirt is approx a size 10 and you will need 48 x 5 inch squares. It could work as small as a size 8 but will be more gathered around the waistband.

1/4 yd fabric for waistband - cut 2 pieces 6" wide by 16" long

1/4 yd fabric for skirt band - cut 2 pieces 4" wide by width of your fabric

1" wide elastic

This is a diagram of how this skirt is constructed. Each side (front and back) of the skirt will look like this when finished. The dotted lines indicate gathering stitches.

Okay to begin:

1- Sew 6 squares together to make skirt front row one. Press seams to one side. Repeat for skirt back row one. Set aside

2- Sew 9 squares together for skirt front row 2. Press seams to one side.

3- Sew 9 squares together for skirt front row 3. Press seams to one side, the opposite way to pressed row 2.

4- Sew row 2 to row 3. Press.

Repeat steps 2-4 for skirt back.

5- Sew skirt band to row 3 of skirt. Match right sides together and place skirt band over the top of row 3. After stitching fold down and press seam towards skirt band. Repeat for skirt back.

6- Run 2 rows of gathering stitches in the top of row 2. Pull up on gathering stitches and sew so that the top of row 2 matches the bottom of row 1. Stitch together row 1 to row 2, right sides together. You do NOT want any puckers or gathers in the bottom of row 1, only the top of row 2.

7- Matching side seams, sew skirt front to skirt back. Make some kind of mark so that you know which seams are your side seams, this will be important later.

8- Sew your 2 waistband pieces together at short sides. Press seams open.

9- Zig zag or serge the 2 longs sides of your waistband.

10- Run 2 rows of gathering stitches on the top of row 1. Pull up on gathering stitches until row 1 matches up with your waistband piece. Pin skirt to waistband, right sides together and matching side seams. Stitch.

11- On your waistband piece, fold the top down 1 1/4". You are folding with wrong sides together. Stitch in place leaving a 1" opening to feed your elastic through.

12- Cut your elastic to size and feed through the casing you just made. When finished stitch elastic together and close the opening in the casing.

To finish bottom edge of skirt:

13- Fold under raw edge of skirt band 1/4" and press.

14. Fold skirt band so that folded edge lines up with the seam between the skirt band & skirt. Pin in place well.

15. On the right side of skirt band top stitch to hold the skirt band in place. You are going to be top stitching as close to the seam between the skirt band/skirt as possible.

Clip strings, press and enjoy!!

French beauties.....

I love this vintage French cosmetic advertisement.

The diagonal and vertical striped background and dresses, the identical hair styles, the over sized makeup globes lights and scattered cosmetics on the table.

Isn't it fantastic!

Frock Me.....

Ten points for originality!

The name of this clothing boutique always makes me smile.