G and I had a date today.
After work, we went for lunch-Thai-and then we went to see the new James Bond film....
It was all rather splendid.
The sun was out, the ducks were quaking....
I even squeezed in a spot of op and vintage shopping!
Ah, doesn't it make you feel happy?!
It seemed appropriate to air my new frock; I finished it on Monday night and am very pleased with it.
Frock-made by moi using fabric from BellaBean Vintage
Cardi-Thailand
Jacket-70's, opshopped
Tights-retail
Shoes-thrifted in Santa Fe
Headpiece-from the sweetest Squirrel
Sunglasses-opshopped
Jewellery-gift from G last birthday
Handbag-60's vanity case
We stopped in at Etc, a vintage shop on the corner of Barbadoes St and Edgeware Rd on the way to the cinema, and I found myself a white crinoline!
Been looking for ages....
Despite being somewhat inebrieated at this point, I managed to restrain myself from pawing through their other goodies, as Daniel Craig was waiting...
Do you know, I have been complimented on my fabularseness 5 times by random strangers in the last two days?!
Really!
And I got chatted up.
That rarely happens.
I didn't even have my booboids on display.
I find it quite gratifying, actually!
Especially at my age, young man!
X
38 comments:
You are SO clever! That dress looks amazing. I'm envious of your sewing skills - unfortunately just threading a bobbin makes me irrationally and unresolvably angry - maybe in another life eh!
Fabulousness! Love the colours. Sounds like a grand day. Very summery right now n'est pas? What a thrill..
Clever you - I can't remember the last time I sewed meself a real proper dress (ie not a piece of fabric sewn into a tube and hemmed, and elasticated in the waist.. skirt-ish like!)
Have a happy weekend. xxx
That new dress is luscious.
Ooh young man indeed- that's one of my favourite sketches!
Oooo, you are the sin in that garden of eden, especially in that first photo. That's a stellar frock. People want to partake of your fabulousness, naturally. I adore your new crinoline too.
Oh no, that video cracks me up, I waited few minutes before starting to write!!!I love the idea of dating our own man, I should organized it often, especially because we both work and we have kids could be a great way to be together with my YOUNG MAAAAN!!
Hurray for your spectacular frock,I'd love to see it better because the neckline detail is great and the lime and white trim is lovely! Your new crinoline is beautiful too, I can't wait to see you wearing it!
Have a fabulous weekend!!
xxxx
Well your gorgeous with a beautiful sense of style which makes you shine so im not suprised you got chatterd up and complimented. Wow your sewing skills are amazing that dress is fabulous i love the neckline on it. It was my son's 16th birthday on Weds so we took him to see Skyfall to im afraid there was a bit to much killing for my liking not like the old Jame bond films when it was left to your imagaine so to speak i had my head tucked behind Mr J's shoulder for a lot of it God im such a light weight :-). dee xxx
What a gorgeous frock, I love the bodice & hem detailing & the colours are so pleasing! I am not surprised that you've been flooded with compliments. You have such a fabulous & unique sense of style. When we parted ways at Madam Butterflies that day, a guy who was on the other side of the road asked if you were single or not. So you're even attracting men you don't know about! Love to you & G from us. Xx
What a fabulous frock ist that ! I love the bright colours. Suits you so well ! XX
Oh Kathy Burke is such a star, isn't she?
I am not in the least surprised you got chatted up and complimented, you look completely magnificent in your new frock! Yellow and blue stripes with some red for extra naughtiness, perfect for a glorious sunny day and a date with the G-man! I can only imagine what might carnal cavorting might occur if your booboids were on display as well!
Gorgeous photos of you among the greenery, and that new petticoat is a beauty.
Now off with you to see Santa in his grotto for some festive friskiness! Young MAN! xxxxxxx
Oh Helga, you look fabulous! I love the red tights with the blue/turqoise shoes. I wore red tights the other day, with a purple dress - very loud! My other half wasn't keen...but I felt happy looking down on my legs! Do you always get to leave at lunch time on Fridays? Lucky you! Although I get to leave two hours early today, as I did some very unusual over time a few weeks back. Yay! Happy weekend!! ~ Sara
The perfect frock to wear when meeting a tree! I'm so impressed by your dress making skills talented lady, it's stunning and another gorgeous outfit.
love the crinoline!! You lucky thing. Oh all those gorgeous colours, ginormous booboids and the wonderful wonderful sunshine are making me jealous. You look delightful, I'd give you a squeeze myself. How was Daniel whilst drunk? Even better? Love you cxxxxx
Smashing colours ! Feeling envy of your sewing skills and aptience.
pretty dress. Love the boob flaps. The crinoline is also sweet.
Kathy Burke is hilarious, love that vid!!
You look gorgeous, I bet no one could take their eyes of you, the colours, the boobs, you...G's a lucky boy.
That petticoat is fantastic!
Still haven't see Daniel Craig's latest outing, there must be something wrong with me, I'm usually first in the queue.
Love you! xxxxxxxxxx
You made that gorgeous dress? Wow!! You have skills.
I adore the peek of red lace and the spectacular necklace, too, you bewitching tree hugger, you!
You do colour better than almost anyone I've ever seen - such a wondrously vivid combination! I am dying to be done with my neutrals, although they are fun for a month.
Lovely crin! I'm not surprised you were chatted up - I bet you are always the most interesting person around.
Look at you all matchy matchy and looking magnificent. I love your outfit and once again I am super jealous of your sewing skills. This is such a spring-like and happy outfit. I'm not surprised you get chatted up on a regular basis. If I saw you in the street I'd be dying to come over and talk to you too, even without booboids on display!;)
Have a lovely weekend xxx
Stripes must be hot right now, I see Curtise is wearing them too!
Your dress is fabulous, I am so impressed with your sewing skills. Love the cardi and the bag too.
I was going to say I must be the only person in the UK who hasn't seen the new Bond yet, but I see Vix hasn't either, so there's hope for me after all!
Have a fab weekend! xxx
So many lovely colours, you're as bright as the sunshine, I'm not surprised that you got so many compliments. Fabularse you. Don't you just love Daniel Craig? X
I would go with you to the candy tree, and I know it would lead straight to trouble!!! Totally love the crinoline!!! So good to know you can "Pull" Helga!!! ♥
Raaaaaaaaaaar! You are so bright and sunshineeeeeeey!!! You make me squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Amor you look divina in your stripey creation!
You should have your on Helga line of dresses.
Big score on the fab crinoline.
I'm not surprised you got chatted up.
Luv ya
I love your latest sewing creation - if I made that, I would be rather pleased with myself! The weather in Christchurch looks wonderful in these pics. Also - you are totally FABULOUS!
You have made a beautiful dress.Its like a delicious lollipop.Hope G didn't get too put out by the young man chatting you up. Go Helga.
Well you look super cute here, i would love to know what dress pattern you've used! Unless you're so clever you don't need one of course! How do you NOT get chatted up every day. x
That dress is AMAZING!
I just love that dress. I just would love to have a bit of your sewing skills. (I've been trying...).
So sweet that you and G are still dating. :) I am going to try to do that with my hubby also.
The James Bond film seems to be a very good movie. I still haven't seen it but my work-buddie's did and they are still talking about it.
That crinoline (had to google it) is gorgeous.
Have a wonderfull weekend!xxxxxx
I will go with you to any tree, and see if I can steel that gorgeous dress, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Happy weekend, my gorgeous friend
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In my next life, when I finally get ankles that go in rather than out... I am so doing the red tights and turquoise shoes... love it!
I love this outfit! So colorful and beautiful! Kisses x x x x
Ooh you're a bloody candy worth licking twice in this getup young lady, ooo-er, get over 'ere!!! And must admit I'm a tad jealous of that petti, what a treat to find.
Booboids or not, I'd chat you up any time...oh wait, I already have!!!.xx.
This is so crazy bright! I love it! It's like you planned your whole outfit around that killer necklace! This dress makes me wanna cartwheel as does your crinoline slip find! You are BEAUTIFUL!
Sounds like a perfect day to me, and you dressed for it in your candy-colours! You did a great job on the dress, and got an enviable score on the crinoline. Here's to more compliments from random strangers!!
Oh your new frock is fantastic!! I love how you've done it up with the aqua , red & yellow!!
Why shouldn't you be chatted up as fabulous as you are??
Squeeee! I love, love your dress!! Gorgeous!
What a perfect day indeed. You are stunning, head to toe. And I'm so jealous of your sewing skills. I must find out more as altering patterns to fit my ample bosom is always my stumbling block.
Pray tell, what was the cause of your button photo (mentioned on my Pearlies post)>
I've missed loads of your posts so I'm having a Helga-thon now and very enjoyable it is too. I'm not surprised you get compliments and chatted up Helga, I would have imagined it happening to you regularly. Love the clip, it reminds me of an old neighbour of ours who was in her 70s. The first time I met her and had Pat with me, she said "Oh I've met your man before, he's some kisser." which has always tickled me ever since. xx
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