Sunday 13 June 2010

JUST ONE DRESS....

Well lovely bloggers here it is finished at last.  Now I did warn you , I am definitely not a contender for Britain's next top model, and have to confess I wouldn't want to be. Frankly I have never felt so stupid. (or probably looked it), especially when the neighbour appeared to put out her washing and I was nonchalantly stood there in my best hat and jacket!!. In fact the funniest thing was she didn't even appear to notice, so at least when I go out  in my jim jams in future I needn't worry at all!!

Ta Daa!!

The finished dress.......front view...( I did press it honest, the wrinkles are me not the dress)

  
And the back....(note to self..need hubby to put fake tan on back before I actually go out in said dress)



Pop on a cardi, some heels and its lunch with the girls....




Change to flats and a pretty corsage and any one for tea!......

But throw on a hat a dressy bag and killer shoes and the instant answer to a last minute wedding dilemma...and all from one fairly plain semi fitted spotty dress....( have to confess this one felt better...could hide under the hat)

Its true what they say it's not what you wear but how you wear it!!

PS dress cost me £1.50.....for material, 50p for the zip and £1 for the lining.... not a bad bargain I think!

Thank you for bearing with me, and now you have seen me warts and all. I shall not inflict this on you again, well not too soon anyway. It will be a little while before I tackle the next one..

Enjoy the rest of your evening..and that drink.. I am off to get a large one now!

TTFN
Jenny xx

46 comments:

  1. What a beautiful dress, and a total bargain! So versatile too x

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  2. I am very impressed! Love it with the wedding finery especially. That was like one of those magazine capsule wardrobe articles...all these looks from one dress. Fantastic!!!

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  3. Brill. That's a great pattern. I must start dressmaking again .... sometime!

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  4. WOW!!!!!!!! I Totally love the Last minute solution. But need to say you done a fab job here. It is the best thing ever that you have a dress what you can use for everything,from picnics to weddings. YOU LOOK STUNNING ********** I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! **********

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  5. hi jenny you look gorgeous in all the photos, i personally tend to stay behind the camera!!!
    your dress is fab, my favourite style has to the the last as i love the contrast in the colours.

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  6. Oh it's fabulous and what a bargain :)

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  7. What a lovely dress and well modelled ;), I love the pretty necklace you're wearing with the pink cardi too x

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  8. Hello Jenny, what a stylish lady! well done with the dress, I have never made anything that challenging so am very impressed. I think you look lovely in it and the wedding version is spectacular.

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  9. Well done, it looks great. I love the jacket and hat.
    Gillx

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  10. I'm not meeting up with you for a bloggy date - you are far too smart!!!! What a great versatile dress - a true bargain and really lovely. xxxx

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  11. Well done, Jenny! Love the many looks one dress can create! I am currently working on my 'Easter' wrap dress...(yes, yes; I know, tis June....)

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  12. Love the dress, it is so versatile! What a bargain!! Well done!!

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  13. Wow, You stylish minx you..hehe!

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  14. Wow Jenny ... what a versatile dress ... methinks I should make some clothes for myself as I can never see anything I like/can afford in the shops ... haven't done that for years. You look great!

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  15. Ooh Jenny, your dress is amazing. I love all the different looks you gave it. It's really cheap too, but it looks very expensive. Well done Jenny. Wish you a wonderful week.
    Hugs Ester

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  16. Wow- what a wonderful dress, and a total bargain! It's great to put a face to you too- very glam, love your hair do and you have tremendous bosoms! Cxx

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  17. Jenny, you look lovely and your dress is brilliant, well done. I used to make so many of my own clothes and now I don't make any. I did make my stepdaughter's wedding dress and dresses for her five bridesmaids last summer, but nothing since, clothes wise.
    I look forward to your next fashion make!!

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  18. That is a very versatile dress - I can't believe it was such a bargain, although lots of work too! xx

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  19. Jenny your dress is fab and all for £3, your a great model and your hubby is a great fashion photographer ! Its great, amazing what different accessories can do to change a look, am liking the pink cardi and chunky beads one best. Really well done !!!!! X

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  20. You look lovely, the dress really suits you. Well done to you for making that pretty dress! I love all the different ways of wearing it. Each time you have achieved a really good look using different accessories & jackets/cardigans. Really like the colour of that jacket and shoes in the last photo.

    Take care
    Isabelle x

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  21. Wowsers!! I absolutely LOVE that dress!
    Its fab, well done you....can you make meeee one?? hehe!
    xx

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  22. WOW there's a new supermodel in the house!! You look fabulous.

    Victoria xx

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  23. Love it, Love it, Love IT!!!
    Very nice Jenny, love your pics, it's nice to have a face in mind when I read your comments ;-)
    Did I mention I love the dress?

    Have a nice week!
    Greetings!

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  24. Wow Jenny, your dress is amazing, love all the combinations you put together.
    Hope you have a lovely week.
    Luv Sophie xxx

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  25. How fantastic to get so many different looks from one dress. You are very talented and have great style too! Love the hat!
    Lisa x

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  26. It looks fabulous & very versatile too!

    Jayne

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  27. Wow, you look fantastic, my particular favourite is the wedding outfit, but then I'm a sucker for a hat.

    What a clever girl you are.

    Hugs RosieP x

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  28. Wow... you look amazing and it is completly true its the confidence inside you that makes you shine not the clothes on the outside... but an amazing dress and a pair of heals make all the difference ! lol

    x Alex

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  29. it looks really lovely. and liking your choice of accessories, too. bridgetx

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  30. Wow, what a great dress - it really looks fab, you must be so pleased with it. (I love your hair btw)
    Vicky x

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  31. The dress is fab, thank you for showing us, you look like a magazine photo shoot there !
    Enjoy wearing it !

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  32. Oh WOW! I love the dress with all of the different accessories - you are clever! Looking forward to seeing what you make next! I'm too chicken to try sewing clothing, except maybe for an apron lol xx

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  33. What a beautifully versatile dress...love it!
    ~ Jo :)

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  34. Well done! ( the dress and the modelling!) I love the ensemble which includes that lovely russet jacket and shoes. Your comment about the cost involved has reminded me of something which I might, one day, include in my blog. Hope it takes you to some lovely summer events!

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  35. WOW...You look gorgeous hun!
    Love the dress..well done!
    Thanks for sharing it with us.
    Hugs Clare X Weekend Crafter X

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  36. Well done!!! Or BRAVO like the French say!
    Love your dress, your whole outfit.

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  37. jenny...sharon at farm and fru fru here and i have to say that dress is fru fru plus! i love it and it looks fabulous on you...i thought the second picture with the sandals was my fave till i saw the one with the hat...now THAT, that is a good look! you look stunning and should wear it everywhere you go! very impressive indeed!

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  38. I love your dress Jenny it looks fantastic and what a bargain xx

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  39. What a wonderful dress! Have a sweet day!

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  40. Your dress is darling...you did an amazing job...and I'd also like to add...your porch is absolutely lovely.

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  41. The images come from to http://www.vakrehjem.com/!!Kisses!

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  42. Hi Jenny

    Can you let me know the address of your fabric shop - I can feel a trip out east coming on!! xxx

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  43. OMG, what a great dress, and at a bargin too!!! Your very talented... thanks for sharing with us! Blessings~~~Daphne

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  44. What a fabulous dress Jenny and you looked fabulous in it too, in all the ways you wore it...well done and a bargain to boot!!!

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  45. Goodness, that dress is wonderful and I love how you've styled it in so many ways. Fabulous. You could be Gok Wan!

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