Fabric and houseware stores in Sydney.

Back from Sydney for a week now, how time flies. I wanted to point out a few more fabulous spots.

Cheesoon and Fitzgerald
387 Crown St
Surry Hills
cheesoonfitzgerald.com

This store sells Marimekko fabric off the bolt along with other manufacturers. They also sell lots of cool housewares you won't find in other stores. The guys in here were quite nice and pulled out their 2 big baskets of remnants for me to sort thru. I purchased myself some great off cuts of Marimekko (BF helped me choose) so keep an eye out for some new product. Some of these will also be used for the patchwork quilt I am starting. Of course right now just collecting swatches for this.


Cloth- great store that does their own design and printing. Very simple monochromatic or 2 colour contrast prints. The women in here were super nice and have awesome product. I picked up some cool fabric covered buttons which I can't wait to use on some bags.

                                                               clothshop
                                                               35 buckingham street
                                                               surry hills nsw 2010
                                                               cloth@clothfabric.com

Birdtextile 380 Cleveland St Surry Hills Syndey  http://www.birdtextile.com.au/
My dream store. Fabric, clothes and housewares. I can spend hours in this store but prefer to own my own. This wonderful store is all about sustainability in design.

All of these shops have so inspired me! A pretty successful trip...now to start sewing!

Before I go, one more pic, I met this handsome one outside Birdtextile.

Sunny in Sydney

I am currently down under in Sydney Australia. The weather is fantastic and I have been touring the neighborhoods. Today I visited Paddington and their large outdoor market. I cruised up and down Oxford St and veered off to the side streets and back. Mardi Gras is occuring today however it is not the same Mardi Gras as we have in the states, it is more similar to Gay Life Pride Parade Day in NYC. So many fantastic costumes. The parade starts in Taylor Square at Oxford St. Oxford has lots of great boutiques, the majority are spendy but I took lots of pictures.

Many houses in Paddington have some Victorian influence. Also reminds me of the south. Anybody see Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?

 

Yes cat bowls, how cute!!! And $129.00

Moving on.....

Sweet and dainty while still being cute tea cups.

Pillows at

Paddington Market on Oxford St.

a good deal at $38.00, they are embroidered.

The colours of the yarns are so vibrant and rich.

And this above is a cake!
Sweet Art on Oxford St

Swedish Home of Anna Malin

Swedish Home of Anna Malin
This post I saw on a favourite blog of mine, decor8. This home is fabulous, cozy, crisp and stylish! Of course she is Swedish, Swedes  always have great taste.  Decor8 is such an inspirational blog for all things crafty and artsy.

Valentines and Fashion Week

Valentine's Day, lots of snow and Fashion Week- the past week here in NYC has been quite busy! Also need to note this is the last show in the Bryant Park Tents. The show is moving to Lincoln Center. It will be interesting to see how that goes.

After a long day of teaching many sewing classes I came home to a fabulous Valentine's Day card and dinner from my sweet.

Notice the little cut out heart in hot pink has sharp edges.

Seems to be a theme.

Zac Posen, Betsey Johnson, Marc Jacobs, Thakoon are showing architectural edges on their garments and some are showing long johns!

It's hard to choose what pictures to feature, do I show the crazy stylised outfits or the actual wearable ones. With the crazy, just remove the accessories and look at the garment itself. First pic is a Betsey striped knit dress, so cute with the slouchy belt. Betsey's inspiration were the good ole days in the wild wild west. Lots of peasant blouses, ruffles, layering and flat folds.

Next is from a show I went to on Friday night at MILK Studios,  

Costello Tagliapietra. They use an organic dye process called Air dye. Their clothes were so soft looking, elegant and draped so beautifully.

 

Marc by Marc Jacobs. Always cute, unique and cool. A few bright colours like deep red and royal.

He uses the sharp edges in his plaid peasant blouse.

And then ended with a few simple detailed black dresses. Classic. He is one designer I would love to work with, even get his coffee.

Check back for more Fashion Week reports.

Glamour vs Domino

So many of you may have seen or heard of the magazine Domino. It was an awesome, fabulous and inspiring publication. Well in the great recession of 2009 Domino was one of the unlucky ones to close down. I don't know why  because as a consumer/fashion designer there is no other magazine comparable.
Well, Conde Nast thought that Glamour is. So to fulfill the rest of my Domino Subscription Prescription they started sending me Glamour. For real? Seriously?
Ugh.
So I usually just recycle Glamour. Have no interest. Well yesterday at the gym I decided to give it a shot, I don't really need to use my brain. I made lemonade out of lemons.  So I see how to moisturize, Charlize Theron's gorgeous tips, skip the man advice crap (maybe I should read that) and then I come onto a happy colourful page! It was a page full of colourful nail polish and it did make me feel cheery, on this 16 degrees feels like 1 degree day. YES A 1 DEGREE DAY!

So go to your local Sephora or CVS or $20.00 mani pedi place
and get happy. Pink, orange, yellow nails...it's Friday why not?