Would you wear a 2 piece

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on February 20, 2015

20 Feb

I am in love with the 2 piece but understand it is a controversial choice. For the bride who would instantly assume she couldnt wear this I have scoured through the options to find what I think are the best and most wearable styles, even for women with body types who would assume they couldn’t.

The first few leave just a little skin and this area is higher around the ribs which is usually a less squishy area.

A sheer layer over the midriff is another way to soften the look.

Another option is to create the illusion of a 2 piece. These dresses show no skin but have the draped top over the bodice.

Lastly one that is really special. The skin is all visible at the back.

I wish it was my year 12 formal again.

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on November 10, 2014

10 Nov

This Eli Saab dress would be my inspiration, perhaps more sheer panels in the skirt and in an amazing cobalt blue.

Beach bag

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on November 10, 2014

10 Nov

Another search of the hardware store has yielded more sewing inspiration. This beach bag is made from scraps of the print fabric used at the Breakfast at Tiffanys fashion parade combined with fly screen mesh.

The mesh is easier to work with than I expected as long as the Iron is kept well away. I made rope handles covered by hand and 2 internal pockets, one with a zip.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on November 6, 2014

06 Nov

Merimbula does Oaks day in style. Breakfast at Tiffany’s is the annual fashion event bringing spring racing to the south coast.

It was exactly the kind of race day even that I love, hats and fascinators everywhere, day time champagne, a chair for everyone and no time wasted watching horses.

I had the pleasure of being involved in the production of the garments that were included in the parade. The whole collection was shaped around the stunning fabric sourced from Indigenous textile designers in the Northern Territory.

Spending most of my time backstage I don’t have as many photos as I would like so here is just a little peak of the amazing day.

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