BLACK LEATHER, GOLD ZIPS

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I have a new love in my life; they’re long, black, with skin so buttery soft – my leather arm warmers. Black leather, gold zips! I made these because I don’t always want to wear my leather gloves (difficult to browse on the iPhone, etc), and sometimes I want to wear a short sleeve sweater/tee but my arms get chilly; you know how it is right?

I’ve had knitted arm warmers before which were cute ‘n all, but I wanted something more durable/sexy/badass. I lined them with a grey jersey wool, which you would have seen on my instagram, for warmth and coziness. The zips, I added for easy access, even though I can pull them on and off, and of course I love my gold hardware.

The black leather arm warmers are available to order here.

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XL

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Say hello to my new Cyrena Monique XL coat…charcoal wool with muted pinstripes, and grey leopard print lining. Obsessed much?! I designed it to be oooooh-versized, it fits my honey perfectly, like it was tailored for him – apart from the sleeves need to be longer for him (he wears an XL). It’s all me from start to finish – designed it, made the pattern, cut it, sewed it, and now I’m wearing it!

Oh yeah, I’m also wearing my leather arm warmers (you may have seen them on my Instagram) they are the perfect accessory for these chilly days. I like to rock them with a leather jacket too, extends the look a little further. Thoughts?

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TINSEL

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If you follow me on Instagram you’ll have already seen a lil preview of my tinsel sweatshirt. Whilst on one of my many fabric quests I found a slither of this black tinsel fabric, a sample piece, as soon as I picked it up someone wanted to take it out my hands – then waited until I paid for it before she moved! Anyway, it turned out it was just big enough to make this sweatshirt; which I lined with jersey so it’s so warm and practically wind proof!

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REVEL

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Godfather of the ever faithful jeans, Levi’s, have come up with yet another round of butt and leg sculpting technology for their women’s jeans. The new collection is called Revel, which uses Liquid Shaping Technology. You’ll see in the pics below exactly where the techy bit comes into play around the butt and on the legs.

There are 4 washes to choose from (no black/nearly black/charcoal or grey unfortunately, so I opted for the lighter wash. Side note: The red is cute too, but I don’t have room for another pair of red jeans – black, I make room for. (more…)

CHRISTMAS EVE

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It’s Christmas Eve!!! It’s so miserable outside, looks like we’re in for a white wet Christmas. Gifts are officially wrapped and under the tree, I’m all set for the big day – aside from the fact the black tinsel top (I found this amazing fabric that looks like black tinsel, but feels so much softer) I’m making is not finished yet… I’ve got so far as cutting it out. Now I have to go wash and braid my hair, then start and finish my Black Christmas top. Whoo! (more…)