Thursday 7 June 2012

Obsession......



.......You know.....blogging is a funny thing.

I sometimes wonder how you would describe my blog. It's mainly craft, with a bit of this and that thrown in. 

I don't really like my picture being taken. I much prefer to be behind the lense. As a result, there aren't too many pics of me on this old blog. But, it doesn't stop you being curious! I get emailed a lot and asked questions like 'what's your dress style?', and 'what make up do you wear and recommend?'.

I guess it surprises me a little, as I don't really show myself. I mean, if I paraded my noggin on here, I guess I might understand it a little more.  

So, Ilanna, to answer your question..... I don't think I really have a set style. It chops and changes depending on each day. I like what I like, regardless of what's 'in fashion'. I guess I have just reached that age. Sorry if that disappoints! If you follow me on instagram, you will know that I can sometimes do 'bag lady' very well! There is sometimes a little bit of what I wear on there, but not a great deal. 

Currently, I think i'm obsessed with the bat-wing top. Something big in the 80's, not really sure that it ever came 'back in', but I realised not so long ago, that I seemed to have a fair bit of it in my wardrobe.

So here we go, a set of pics taken over a couple of weeks as and when I wore them. Wow, it's hard to take a pic of oneself. I don't enjoy it. I tried hard to chop as much out as I could! So, I present the batwing obsession......


Maybe I just like floaty.



The above one is currently my favourite one. I love the lace edging.


This one was my first, and it started my sleeve obsession a few years ago.




So there we are. A little bit of what I like. None of these tops are current i'm afraid, so I cannot pop you in the direction of any stores.

I have collected a few tablecloths over the past months with the view to turning them into some more 'batty' style tops, however, my crafty 'to do' list is just so long, it may well be a while before that idea comes to fruition! Never mind, one day.

I hope I have satisfied your curiosity a little Ilanna. As for make up....well.....I don't think my face is a good advertisment, so I might leave that one for others! Sorry about that!

xxx








41 comments:

  1. awwwwwww! Vanessa you are blooming BEAUTIFUL!!!!
    and so is your style!...for some reason i thought you were blonde hehe...your hair looks lovely!!!!!
    I do love sleeves like that and floaty summery tops...i just brought a top in a style of a caftan? is that the right word mmmm...i think so!?
    i just wish the sun would stay out as i keep having to change back into wooolllies! hehe x

    big kazzy huggies to you! my long term blogger pal! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  2. So beautiful...I'm not a "label" person, but if it would come to naming your "sleeve style" I'd say you have a perfectly healthy amount of "bohemian" there, with a romantic/vintage note...

    Just lovely!

    xo Erika

    www.jasminblancboutique.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. Love love love your tops - they are so beautiful!
    Claire

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  4. j'adore!! nos styles se croisent!!

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  5. I think you look stunning. I feel inspired to try to make some of those tops.
    Sally :)

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  6. I think you look very pretty I love bat wing tops to. Its a good idea to use bat tableclothes to make them out of.
    Where did you get your floral pictures in the background from? I love them and have been after some for ages.

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    1. Hi Victoria. You are a no reply blogger so I cannot reply to you personally. I hope you read this. These pictures are by Pierre-Joseph Redoute. I think they are available to buy from several online art or poster shops. I hope this helps somewhat! : )

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  7. Love, love your winged blouses. They are adorable. I personally just have one, but would have more if I wasn´t so wide-hipped (they make me look wider), but they look perfect on you. As for staying behind the lense, I understand perfectly ...for I am the exact same way. What you share is perfect, without robbing you of your privacy...
    Keep the good work!
    Ana BC

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  8. Absolutely stunning tops Vanessa! Loving all the lace and floatyness!
    Victoria xx

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  9. I've seen her face ladies, and she is hideous!!!! Seriously, a right old haggard ming mong! I jest of course.

    Ah, man!!! You are killing me with these sleeves. I'm pinning you to my favourite board "Sleeve Obsession". Funny that.

    xxx

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    1. ps. cant decide if no.1 or no.4 is my fave.

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  10. Your floaty bat wing tops are beautiful. Individual style is so much better than standard high street and I'm sure you look gorgeous hiding behind your mirror. I'm exactly the same hate having my picture taken and everytime I pass a mirror wonder who that woman is. I'm not as old in my head as I really am. Thanks for sharing. Ali x

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  11. Awww! I think you have lovely taste and style, that is what it is and people see it in what you make and so they imagine you to be a stylish girl, which you are. People are curious and you are as lovely as your blog. I love your clothes. Gorgeous tops. I love to see pretty and nicely dressed people. Ha, sorry, I sound like a stalker. Our village is chock a block with tracksuit wearers and I find it depressing.
    I think your blog is just so sunny and happy and cheering.
    Right, I am going now as I sound like a stalker. Erm, byeee!
    Tracy
    xxx

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  12. Totally love bat wings and your style. Ha I thought you were blonde too ! It's a bit like my work where I know a few people well by voice but have never met them face to face. Always funny the image I have in my head vs reality - kind of nice to get to know the person without making any judgement based on what they look like.

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  13. You have great taste. Come and style me; I believe I've lost my fashion mojo after having kids. I also hope you'll check out my Sunshine post today on my knitting blog :O).

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  14. Ooh I wish they were current season tops - I would be buying all of them!!! Like Kazzy, I thought you were blonde too, I wonder why?!!! Xx

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  15. Hi Vanessa, you look lovely, but I thought you would be blonde! Like you, I hate to have my picture taken. My nine year old daughter Lois could teach me a thing or two about posing. I enjoyed this post. Love Linda x

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  16. Hello! This was a odd but interesting post.;) You have style girl! Dream away with floaty wings, lace and sweet floral. How I wish I could find tops like that here in Switzerland... Looks great on you! Love your picture frames too. Cute.

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  17. Oh wow what gorgeous tops!! I've been toying with the idea of making a top/dress out of a tablecloth too!!

    You are just lovely, way too hard on yourself!!

    Hugs,

    S x

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  18. Love the blouses, especially the all white ones.... I have a bit of envy going on now. As a busty apple shape I cant wear this style easily - I look like I'm wearing a maternity smock!
    But I do join you in the bangle stack.

    Lovely post

    Lx

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  19. Hi, oh my god it's beautiful. My favorite one is the number 4. But all others are also beautiful. it's so fresh. Lovely, really. Take care.

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  20. I'm loving your tops,so pretty and feminine! I've recently lost two stone in weight,so I've got to re-think my wardrobe and what suits me now.I do find clothes shopping a bit of a nightmare.I'd love someone to bring the clothes to me, so I can try them in the comfort of my own home. :0)

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  21. Gorgeous - I love bat-wing sleeves too (always have!). I just bought a new grey merino wool top with bat-wings (I am in NZ where winter is upon us!) and have had so many people stop me and ask where I got it from - so there you go...bat-wings are fabulous! You look lovely in the photos, I think number 6 is my fav, but they are all so pretty. Becks xxx

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  22. So beautiful!! Love all your gorgeous tops! Hope you have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  23. Ahhh lovely, lovely, lovely!!! A floaty bat wing is so feminine. Gorgeous! And you me dear have a gorgeous face AND a beautiful figure!!!!!!!! I love how you wear earrings and bracelets too, I always feel as if I look like Pat Butcher if I wear earrings! I'm in love with sleeve 6!!! Swoon! But I'm also loving sleeve 1 :) A really pretty, inspiring post. Oh I love blog land x

    Have a lovely day despite the wind & rain!!!

    Love & hugs,

    Jo x x x

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  24. I love each and every one of those gorgeous tops, gorgeous! I'm with you on the being photographed, I always look completely crazy LOL!

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  25. LOVE your tops, they're gorgeous & oh-so-pretty. I don't like having my pic taken either - seems to be a fairly common sentiment! Have a happy weekend x

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  26. Lovely pictures, your tops are delightful - I want them all! I have some old charity shop find embroidered tablecoths and have been thinking of making them into something to wear but too scared to cut into them - if you do make one maybe you will show and tell? Betty

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  27. Oh Vanessa, you are such a gorgeous gal!
    I love all of your tops but especially 1 3 and 6, you style looks vintage, dreamy, floaty and bohemian to me, very pretty!
    Rachel x

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  28. I really love all of your tops - I feel really inspired... I also know the feeling of rather wanting to stand behind the lense very well! :-) Have a wonderful weekend!

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  29. I dont think to many people enjoy having there picture taken. I know I dont! I love the tops though. I was disappointed when you said you didnt have a store where you bought them they are truly beautiful and I love the sleeves full like that myself. Its very feminine and flattering!

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  30. I am not photogenic either. Very rarely can a picture be taken of me that I like. Most of the ones that are good are ones that I don't know are being taken.

    I love all of your tops. They are so comfortable aren't they? Not binding in any way. I love them. I wish they would come back in, I'd buy quite a few to hide my body. :o)

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  31. I don't like my photo taking.
    Love your tops, comfy but elegant. Carol xx

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  32. hello beautiful, I love this post, you are beautiful, I thought you were pink haired! hehe,
    love all your tops too and your cool house and you are a big star and wish you were in Wales this weekend! :-(
    xxx

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  33. Really lovely outfits, my fave is no.2 I was thinking exactly the same thing, that a pretty tablecloth might be converted into a top like this. Hope you get the time to sew your tablecloths into batty style tops, I'm sure they will turn out pretty!

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  34. Hi Vanessa, it's great to see some photos of you (nearly!). I don't like posting photos of myself on my blog either! We have very similar taste in clothes. I love floaty, bat-wing style tops and have a collection of them too. Yours are sooooo pretty. I love all your jewellery, especially your heart shaped ring. Lovely! Em x

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  35. Love your style such a pretty lady

    Want that top with the roses, wow!

    Denise
    xxxx

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  36. love your style! how did you do that??? is there a tutorial somewhere? please... show us how to make those pretty tops :-)

    pam

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