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| Vintage 1970's maxi skirt (Local curio shop £3), TopShop vest (Car boot sale 20p), Rough-looking face (Too much India Pale Ale over the last two nights) |
My knee's killing me and I can hardly put my foot to the floor. I'm blaming a spurt of domesticity yesterday which meant me using the vacuum cleaner for the first time since we bought it but it's more likely because I walked for three miles last night in a pair of six inch heels, not a great idea for an arthritic forty-something.
Car booting plans out the window I got crafty with a bag of felt I found at a jumble sale creating this Cleopatra-style collar on to which I hand sewed some vintage buttons from my stash.
I also made a crysanthemum hair piece
and a festival headband.
and a festival headband.
Pain killers? Ice pack? Nah, high heels, lashings of hot pink lippie and a bottle of vino in front of the TV later and I'll be as right as rain in no time.
Thanks for your comment Vix, i don't feel that great!
ReplyDeleteThat collar is amazing, you are so clever. I want to see your six inch heels! x
Lovely finds and makes! You never cease to amaze. xxx
ReplyDeleteOoh excellent sewing! Love that purple flower - and your awesome purple skirt! :)
ReplyDeletethe button collar is just beautiful! it's so detailed, it must have took you an awful lot of time? oh how wonderful, i'm in the mood to create something with buttons now! i hope your knee feels better soon! xx
ReplyDeleteWow how clever are you - the collar is fab and the hair pieces are to die for - might pass you my felt wings you little fairy! lol!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative and talented Vixen you are!
ReplyDeleteI really love the collar and erm ...you have given me an idea ..love Jan xx
ReplyDeleteStunning work! I love what you've done with those buttons - talk about a statement necklace. Beautiful maxi skirt too. I'm sad to say I hear you on the heels - addict that I am, I suffer the same dodgy knee problem after spending too long in them. I know have to keep flats in my bag to walk long distances!
ReplyDeletePhwoar, that button collar is awesome! So glad I semi-converted you with the cable boots - I've been on the hunt for a colourful cable knit maxi dress to confuse you even further, but they have all been in boring black and grey - booo. I'm amazed you manage to keep warm without knitwear, I don't know what I would do without my layers and layers of wool in winter in this country! x
ReplyDeleteYou always manage to make me laugh...You are a true story teller.
ReplyDeleteThe thought of 3 miles on high heels is more than I can bear, auch!!!!
You have done wonders with that collar, and head pieces. Woman on the go, wowwwwwwwwwwww.
Enjoy your rest and your VINO.
Un abrazo
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Love your crafty ideas; that collar sets off the vest a treat and the headband and hair piece are real eyecatchers.
ReplyDeletelovely button collar! i'd never have the patience to make a piece like this. i can imagine an unfinished collar, three buttons sewed to a piece of fabric, lying around in my flat for years and years.
ReplyDeleteThat necklace came out great, Vix! I love your RX recipe, will definitely be utilizing it! XX!
ReplyDeleteHOW did you walk three miles in high heels?! I can barely manage a few trips around a bar/street/club without wanting to die from foot agony!
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Love your collar. Great outfit all round. A nice bottle of wine? Yep, that should definitely do the trick!
ReplyDeleteThere's been no car booty for 3 weeks now, bloody weather: I'm turning to food and wine for comfort ... :0)
Shirl x
Aw, the collar's gorgeous and the hairpieces are great! I rarely wear hair stuff these days (I look a bit stupid in them since I cut off all my hair) but sometimes I can't resist busting one out! x
ReplyDeleteDo you spin around and turn into wonderwoman when we arent looking! Walking anywhere in 6" heels is impressive but 3 miles, then you just make these amazing accessories!!! So cool Vix x
ReplyDeleteDear Vix, the collar is fab and so are the headpieces. You never fail to amaze me... but three miles in six inch heels - that is impressive!! Thank you for your lovely comments at mine. I'm delighted to have found you too. Look forward to a catch up in London xx
ReplyDeletei love the buttons xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing creation - and poor you in the heels, good walking hope the vino helps! xx
ReplyDeleteI still think that you look great, Vix, not like you have been out on the lash in the slightist. Hope the vino helps with the knee! xx
ReplyDeleteThat collar is simply stunning1 well done vix. Am loving your other felty makes too. xxx
ReplyDeleteAn "arthritic forty-something"? Please don't take this the wrong way, I'm not trying to be an "ass kisser" or anything bad, but in a little over a decade I hope to be as fit as the "arthritic forty-something" you! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the collar!
Have a lovely week ;)
Jungle World Citizen
Dear Vix,
ReplyDeleteWow, you have indeed been creative!
The collar is super funky & I love the colourful felt flower head pieces too.
I think you should set up a little blog- or etsy shop...Vintage Vixen's handmade creations...I think you'd do well!
I see you've taken the wardrobe re-fashion pledge, I love seeing what all the creative peeps on there have made & I'll be anticipating seeing some of your handiwork on there soon too.
Lot’s of love,
Jem
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Oh dear, I hope the knee gets better soon, Vix! I was in a very similar mood... First I raided the local Oxfam shop and then I attacked the sewing machine. xxx
ReplyDeleteI definitely think it's probably the domesticity that's done it. Cleaning up and exercise, those are two things that I firmly believe are damaging to the health. lol.
ReplyDeleteYou really made up for your lack of car booting with your crafting didn't you? I love the collar, it must have taken ages? I also love the festival headband. You are a talented Vix.
Take care
xxx
I doubt I could walk 3 yards in 6 inch heels, let alone 3 miles!
ReplyDeleteLove your Sunday crafty creations - the collar is fab and so unique and the headband is flipping gorgeous!! I've been doing my mending today. Not as interesting as making things but it needed doing.
Hope your knee's better now, Vix. Take it easy. xx
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oh you're a brave one, straight back into high heels. According to my Nan 'you have to suffer to be beautiful'. This was always said as she dragged the knots out of my hair when I was younger x
ReplyDeleteThat collar is fantastic, I need one of those! Your poor knee, hope you are looking after it tonight, I hear alcohol numbs the pain :)
ReplyDeleteKandi x
What a spectacular collar !!!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous, this one is on my really huge to-do list. ( it is growing, and growing :)
I really love the pairing of the vintage creams buttons with a grape tank. Perfection!
Today, I am on the mend as well. Be careful on those heels ;), though I'd have done the same thing. Fashion sometimes comes with a price ;)
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Reva
Ahh I love wardrobe refashion, I'm looking forward to seeing your creations.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the collar and agree with Jem, an etsy shop would be amazing
Wow! I like all your creations. I didn't know you could do even THIS! :) Hope you are feeling better now though! :)
ReplyDeleteO,you clever crafty minx!!! That collar is something special!!EEeek!And of course I adore that chrysanthenem!!!Mmmmmyummy!
ReplyDeleteThe purple vest & purpley print maxi are divine on you!!
I'm feeling a bit rough myself this morning,but hope I can manage to look as fab as you!
LOVE Helga xxxXXXxxx
your collar is awesome! you should sell those!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful makes! Was the collar inspired by one in Eithne Farry's latest book? I seem to remember something like that but not as good as yours! xxx
ReplyDeleteOO magnifique !
ReplyDeletebonne semaine
Beautiful makes! Love the collar, and the flowers.
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely prescribe wine and lippie to cure. :)
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So very crafty, I love how you never let an opportunity escape you.
ReplyDeleteThe collar is so delicate and perfect; I love how you've used a selection of buttons xx
I love the button collar, reminds me of the hours I used to spend sewing buttons onto wristbands in college! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the collar, I want to make one too.
ReplyDeleteOhlala!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the pattern, color, and especially the neck part. Beautiful detailing :)
the partner
Such a great idea! That collar is beautifully made and a wonderful addition to the outfit!
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Fashezine
Vix, that's fantastic !
ReplyDeleteHaha! You're a trooper!
ReplyDeleteBut yes, i've a bad knee too. The cold makes it worse. Oh, i sound like an OAP!
You never cease to amaze me with your crafty-ness, would you like to help make a 3 year-olds halloween costume?!
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Hi my dear-wishing you a very speedy recovery my dear, the button collar is amazing, very inspirational and oh so stylish!! xx
ReplyDeletehows ur knee doing? wish u a speedy recovery..love, love ur button collar!!
ReplyDeleteOh dear. Hope the knee isn't causing you too much pain now.
ReplyDeleteThe collar is lovely! And the festival headband is so pretty... if by any chance you decide to sell it let me know. I have a hawaiian themed party in December. x
Wow! Love what you did with your button stash. Crafting is so therapeutic. Your post always makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteCoooooool! These look so great. Especially love the button collar...Hopefully your knee is better now. :) xxx
ReplyDeleteyou are so creative..gorgeous cleo collar top..you remind me of an actress.the hair pieces are right up my alley,lol
ReplyDeletetake care and rest lots..(walking in six inch heels) ay!