Off to the Museum in my underwear!

Today we went to the Museum to take a look at the V&A underwear exhibition.  I've been a bit grumpy over the last week (back to work blues?  Anxious about wearing underwear in public? who knows), and I don't really like the person I am when I'm grumpy, but I tried to shake it off today for a fun day.  I had been with some of my girls already, but did see some things in a different light, and I talked to alot of people as well (joy of wearing the thing that people have come to see I guess!). 

I didn't take that many photos today, partly because you aren't allowed to take photos inside, but I do have a few...


All of us, most had opted for Vintage....



My partner in underwear!

First event of the year done and dusted!  And I'm posting directly after - go me!

It's a new year! And I had a birthday!

I had a birthday yesterday, so I not only made my Birthday Dress, I had a tea party!



I don't have many photos, although the paparazzi was there as you can see.... And I don't really have a pic of the full dress, but that will happen soon enough!  I made most of the food for my tea party, moved my sofas, put out 4 tables, 19 chairs, and decorated the tables with a variety of my teacups.  I have 4 sets, and a bunch of singles, for a total of over 30 teacups. 



I made a gluten free, dairy free champagne cake with champagne frosting.  It as delicious!  There were cupcakes, and brownies, and so many more noms.  I love tea parties, and would have another in a heartbeat, but I'm not doing ALL of the cooking.  It's too much!  My calves are killing me today.... But at least I have party leftovers to nom on!

Finally, the whole tea party!

2014 - the year in review!

So 2014 for me was mostly about coordinates....Making things to go with things I already have.  Which is pretty much my plan for 2015.  Reviewing the costumes I already have and either making new coordinates, or fixing what I already have.

First, I'll go through my Popculture stuff.. :)

One of the first costumes I made this year was Tauriel, from the Hobbit movies (for a Tolkien themed birthday).  I still haven't seen the movie!  I also brought it out for Friday night at Supanova Gold Coast...  Also at Supanova Gold Coast, I debuted Gruzinkerbell, aka, Gru dressed as a fairy princess from Despicable Me.



I squeezed in a new Steampunk frock for the Steampunk ball..



Then, at Supanova in Brisbane (November), I did a Pinup version of Jane, and remade my Cinderella, finally getting it just the way I wanted!



With that, we're onto the historical - in chronological order.. ;)

I made a new Cioppa (Italian Renassaince Coat) for a trip to Sydney..



I went to JAFA, so this necessitated a couple of extra things.  First up was the Archery ensemble (just a jacket and hat needed) that I wore with my partner in crime...



And I made myself a new vest to wear over my existing cream dress...



For the Victorian era, I made the day bodice for my black 1870s...

 

An 1880s tartan number inspired by the uniform of the Queensland Scottish Volunteer Corps
 
A pink silk afternoon gown


A bunch of lovely turn of the century pieces, including a full outfit, an extra skirt and jacket..  

And then there's the vintage, which is mostly day wear for me!


And that's it!  This year's goal?  Mostly to not make too many new things for Costuming, other than a Victorian bathing suit and possibly a Victorian hunting outfit. 

There will probably be more Vintage, but I wear that on a daily basis anyway.. :)