MMM'12 - Day 22

A clear sky today but the temperatures are dropping, and as I had to go into the city during the day the merino cardigan will definitely be needed for the wind tunnels created by the office buildings.

Top:  Vogue 8572 in rust Polyester/Rayon blend worn on Day 2.
Trouser: Vogue 9537 in brown fine wool and fully lined with Sunsilky worn on Days1 and 12.
Cardigan: Simplicity 2603 in brown merino wool worn yesterday as well.
Accessory: Purchased necklace and earrings.
Tights:  Brown tights.
Boots: Nine West brown boots

MMM '12 - Days 19, 20 & 21

It has been a very busy few days, on Saturday it was my birthday, so I met up with Alison, Maria, Janelle and Michele at Pitt Trading to do some fabric shopping.

Maria, Michele, Janelle and I - photo by Alison

Top: BWOF 02-2009-108 Bateau neck t-shirt in brown/green/cream abstract print worn Day 7.
Jeans: Jalie 2908 white stretch jeans (blogged here)
Accessory: Purchased necklace and earrings
Hosiery/Nylons: Voodoo Celestial.
Shoes: Betts camel flat shoes.

Interesting that 3 of us were wearing our Jalie Jeans.

Sunday saw us heading north for a 21st birthday luncheon

Dress:  Vogue 8280 in a burgundy wool (blogged here)
Cardigan:  Portmans grey cardigan with fabric pleating around the neckline worn Day 18.
Accessory:  Purchased earrings and me-made spiral bead and netting stitch necklace worn Day 2.
Hosiery/Nylons: Black tights.
Boots:  Nine West black boots.

and back to work Monday:

Top:  Kwik.Sew 3740 in blue/brown tie die knit from Spotlight worn Day 5
Trousers:  Brown wool with a fine stripe custom made for me worn Day 9
Cardigan:  Simplicity 2603 in brown merino wool (blogged here)
Accessory:  Purchased necklace and me-made earrings.
Tights:   Brown tights.
Boots: Nine West Boots

MMM'12 - Day 18

So being Friday, today's photo challenge was green, so I have taken my photo with Gymea Lillies behind me, unfortunately they are not in flower but then you would have only been able to see the stalk as the flower spikes are up to 6m off the ground.

Top: Vogue 8572 using chartreuse crinkle fabric which you saw on Day 9.
Skirt:   McCall's 7244 in a grey wool flannel made in 2007, creases from sitting in the car driving to work.
Cardigan: Portmans grey cardigan with fabric pleating around the neckline purchased in 2010.
Accessory: Purchased earrings and necklace.
Hosiery/Nylons: Black tights.
Boots:  Nine West.

MMM'12 - Day 17

Another beautiful Autumn day, chilly in the morning and evening but just lovely when I went for a walk at lunch time.

Top: Vogue 8572 in lemon (blogged here)
Skirt: Vogue 7937 in dark brown wool crepe (blogged here)
Jacket:  Purchased Chanel style jacket in brown, tan and lemon tweed.
Accessory: Necklace and earrings made by a friend for me.
Tights:   Brown tights.
Boots: Nine West Boots

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dlogan asked a few posts ago how I line my Vogue 7937 skirt.  Excellent timing as I am about to cut another one out for winter, so stay tuned.

Best of Contest

PatternReview.com has just finished the "Best of Contest" which is the member's choice of the 10 best patterns for 2009, 2010 and 2011 and the badge is on my sidebar.

As I have 9 of these patterns (4 from 2009, 4 from 2010 and 1 from 2011) I decided to enter this competition.

You have seen my first entry, which was BWOF 02-2009-108 Beateau neckline knit top and my second entry is BWOF 04-2009-101 skirt in the burgundy corduroy.

The competition is now closed and voting  has commenced for anyone that is a member of PatternReview.com.

MMM '12 - Half way there!

I will admit that I was on Cloud 9 on Tuesday and it wasn't until I climbed into bed that I remembered I hadn't posted my outfit, so now there are two days in a row.

Tuesday

Blouse: Marfy 2254 blouse (blogged here)
Trouser: Vogue 9537 in brown fine wool and fully lined with Sunsilky which you saw on Day 1.
Jacket: Purchased Chanel style jacket in brown, tan and lemon tweed.
Accessories:  Purchased necklace and made-for-me earrings.
Tights:   Brown tights.
Boots: Nine West Boots

 Wednesday

Blouse: Kwik.Sew 3740 View A in coffee/grey/cream knit which you saw on Day 1.
Trouser: Vogue 9537 in a black medium weight wool which you saw on Day 8.
Accessories:  Purchased necklace and earrings.
Tights: Black tights.
Shoes: Courtney C21 Black leather with patent toe.

Thank you all for your wonderful comments on my SWAP win, you really helped to keep me on Cloud 9.

The SWAP winners are up on Stitcher's Guild

and the winners are:    

3rd Prize: Robin’s City Separates

2nd Prize: ahearta’s Mix and Match Minoru

Grand Prize: Sharon loves her new blue collection

Thank you so much everyone, did you hear my squeal of joy as I never expected anything like this to happen!  Thank you to everyone whose vote contributed to my collection receiving this amazing award.

It was so hard to vote as all the SWAPs are amazing and each one of them has added something to my wish list.

A huge thank you to the folks at Stitcher's Guild for all your wonderful work in planning, coordinating this SWAP and inspiring so many of us to participate.  A special thank you to the sponsors, your generosity is very much appreciated.