Finding Fashion Inspiration In Vintage Greeting Cards

I’ve been cleaning out some old drawers and found some kitschy greeting cards from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. I love the art work, it’s always a colourful cartoon figure, usually surrounded by kittens and flowers. I miss those kind of greeting cards. They really don’t make them like they used to! Now everything seems […]



Ivyology on August 14th, 2008 | File Under Fashion | 10 Comments -

The Convertible Dress

I stumbled across this amazing dress by Tamsy Hamley, which is designed to take the ladies from ‘work to flirt’. A dress which begins off with three quarter sleeves, a square neckline and falls just over the knees, then converts into a sweetheart neckline, above the knee dress with red satin accents. It can take […]



Ivyology on August 13th, 2008 | File Under Fashion | 10 Comments -

Radical Raiment

I’ve been on a bit of a shopping spree lately, so I thought I’d show you guys the goods. I’ve actually promised myself that I wouldn’t shop anymore. Well, at least for a few months, as mama’s got some bills to pay. Do you ever do that too? Shop when you can’t afford to then […]



Ivyology on August 12th, 2008 | File Under Fashion | 8 Comments -

Stealing Sophie’s Style

I am a huge fan of Project Runway Australia, I couldn’t ask for a better replacement for my Australia’s Next Top Model addiction. (If like me, you don’t have cable TV, you can catch the episodes here.) Even though I adore (most) of the outfits from the designers, I’ve had my eye on Sophie Spalding’s […]



Ivyology on July 24th, 2008 | File Under Fashion | 15 Comments -

Dress Codes & Their Meanings

So you’ve just received an invitation but it specifies a dress code and you have no idea what it means - never fear! Here’s a comprehensive guide to cracking the dress code and helping you fit into the scene without the stress and worry.
Before you have a look at the dress codes and their meanings, […]



Ivyology on July 8th, 2008 | File Under Advice, Fashion | 9 Comments -

Collective Fashion Consciousness

I’ve had one of those weekends where the drinks were flowing, the pinata was swinging and the company was so good it took me into the wee hours of the morning. But, alas, I am paying for it in the form of a heavy hangover. But when I like to relax and take it easy, […]



Ivyology on July 7th, 2008 | File Under Fashion | 8 Comments -

From Rags To Riches

I thought you guys might find these images from Marie Claire interesting! Some Australian fashion designers had the task to turn thrift store items from St Vincent de Paul into couture designs. Lets have a look at their before sketches, what they had to work with and their finished results.

 
Alex Perry
It’s such a beautiful dress, […]



Ivyology on July 4th, 2008 | File Under Fashion | 12 Comments -