Est Moda - Modern Maternity Wear - made in Australia

Talking about sewing perfection yesterday, well here it is in fashion form! Est Moda makes beautiful maternity wear from natural fibres. Est Moda is run by lovely Mother of two, Anna who resides in Sydney, Australia. The above dress and next two jackets are three of my absolute favourites.





I have seen Anna's work in at Shop Handmade, her pieces are flawless and took my breathe away! It's no great surprise that Anna has a background in fashion. Great news - Anna does custom orders for non pregnant bodies and you can buy her pieces in her etsy store.





The lemon and navy top is to die for too don't you agree? Ok, I just love them all!

Kate Towers - Designer, Seamstress, Artist

Kate Towers describes herself as "self taught through experimentation"... her pieces are handmade and inspired by romance and nature.





Along with these amazing photos, Kate's creations excite me!! They make me want to whip out my sewing machine and just create something beautiful with luscious fabrics... We share a love of ruffles it seems.



One of the best things is you can buy her work on Etsy - wooooo! I say get in while you can. I love being inspired, don't you?! Cheers Kate!

All photos courtesy of Kate's Website and Etsy store.

Clothing instead of Art

I'm a big fan of this but haven't tried it yet! How lovely is this dress belonging to Ruby from Cakies! I have a killer pair of heels that I always blab on about mounting on the wall because they hurt to wear but look so darn good. I wore them 'in' for the first time whilst running an event once - stupid!


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This is a very sweet idea too and practical. One of my midwives gave me a fabulous tip about hanging up all the baby clothes in sizes so your bub will have less chance of not wearing an outfit at least once. I give baby coat hangers quite frequently.

Mad Men Fashion

We have just started watching Mad Men and I am LOVING the 50-60's fashion! Rather difficult doing the housework in those frocks mind you but the costume designer, Janie Bryant has done the best job, gorgeous. I pay close attention to what they wear in their hair.



Stunning fabrics too don't you think? I do spend most of the time grimacing at the attitudes towards women back then, I would have been a feminist for sure - I have even yelled at the TV a few times. The sound track is cool too and it's worth the watch, so far, so good.



Any West Wing Fans recognize miss Zoey Bartlett (Elizabeth Moss) here?

My Polka Luka loot

Ohh I love my Polka Luka jewellery. My new pieces are the red Gum Drop resin necklace which is great to wear with kids - except Josiah loved bashing it against my chest :-) I was confident however that it wouldn't break. The white bracelet is also new, from the River Rock collection, available on the website. So smooth and comfy to wear.



If you are in Canberra see below, otherwise visit Alexandra's website!

LAST DAY @ The Front Gallery & Cafe, Lyneham, ACT - we will be packing up our goodies on Thursday afternoon. Wednesday 22nd is the last full day to pick up a perfect Christmas gift or summer piece...at amazing prices.. Open 9.30am -7.30pm. (Thurs until 2.00 pm)

For any enquiries, please email Alexandra at sales@polkaluka.com.au www.polkaluka.com.au

Newspaper dress

How cute is this newspaper dress photographed by Nerita Louw! I would love to see the 'out-take' photo of landing in that dress and those heels - I hope nothing fell out!

Spring Fashion Week Paris 2011

Ohhhhhh, ahhhhhhhh - got to love those sequinned numbers by Elie Saab sashaying down the runway.





I love these two floaty numbers of his also - isn't that blue colour simply divine.

Images courtesy of PopSugar who I discovered via Maria's fabulous newsletter Build-a-buzz. I am definitely not a celebrity junkie (couldn't care less) but enjoy browsing the odd fashion site - especially runway!

My Creative Space - ruffles

Hooray something other than hair accessories and better still I am making it for me!!!!!!! Although I can see a few birthday or Christmas presents evolving out of this one too :-) Stay tuned for a finished project soon (I ran out of red thread last night)..... can you tell what it is? For more creative spaces check out what is going on at Kirsty's. Oh and how divine are her ambient, girly lights! Very cool idea.

A little shopping at Barneys NY

I did a little shopping at Barneys, New York at lunch time while the kids were sleeping ;p We are off to a wedding soon and I would love to be able to wear that red number with a gorgeous pair of heels :-) Reality check = breastfeeding = sensible outfit :-/ it's nice to dream... Have a great weekend.

Friday Favourites - Red Shoes

.... are my weakness! Loving these ballet flats by Elephant and Chickpea :-) Cute shop name too! I once had 1 hour for brunch and boots in Melbourne and I did both! I walked away with a pair of funky red boots from Brunswick St - very happy... credit card not-so-much but they are fab and have had a lot of wear.