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Make Lace not War

This month organise your Spring Summer wardrobe. Get the best first book a Personal Styling session this month and have your new seasons wardrobe planned, bought and ready to go. I know the ‘where and how’ to get you organised and ready for your schedule ahead.

What’s hot? big move back to the 70‘s ..stripes, spots, lace, coloured jeans, 3/4 pant, wide leg pant and the wedge… a 2-3 hour update will have you on top of it. email info@whatwilliwear.com.au to book and while you are there don’t forget to order a gift voucher for Fathers Day.

Pictured Flash Metal Dress by Kristina McAffrey, Australia, hand cut silver leather .

Powerhouse Museum Love Lace exhibition from July 30- April 2012 more on Blog for Him.

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Make Lace not War

From July 30, 2011 the Powerhouse Museum will stage a spectacular, ground-breaking exhibition of contemporary lace works by artists and designers from around the world that showcases design in ways never before seen or ever imagined.

Around 130 lace works by 134 artists from 20 countries will feature in Love Lace, which will open for Sydney Design 2011. The exhibition is drawn from finalists of the Powerhouse Museum’s third international Lace Award that attracted an outstanding field of 700 entries globally.

Dr Dawn Casey, Director, Powerhouse Museum, said: “This truly unique exhibition draws connections between the traditionally disparate disciplines of science, design and technology in an astonishing showcase of contemporary ingenuity from a wide range of design disciplines from around the globe.”

Cheongsam (metal chest piece) by Elise Benjamin,Sydney, Australia, cut sheet metal with saw-pierced lettering.



Detroit’s shadow (sculpture) by Anne Mondro, USA, thin steel wire crochet.

Address: Powerhouse Museum,500 Harris Street,Ultimo,Sydney

Telephone: (02) 9217 0111 or infoline (02) 9217 0444

Website: www.powerhousemuseum.com

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Time to Audit your Wardrobe

Kandy’s Top 10 Tips to Audit your Wardrobe

1.Identify the “gaps” and understand it is time to “farewell” anything that doesn’t work.

2.Identify your day to day requirements.

3.Hang all clothes in categories and fold into sub sets :

ie. Sports Wear,Smart Casual/Weekend Wear,Work Wear,Mummy days,PM Wear or Date Nights.

4.Examine each piece and ask these questions i.does the piece stand the test the test of time? ii. would you buy it again if you had the chance? iii. have you worn it in the past 12 months? iv. Is the piece in good condition?(piling jumpers,missing buttons and threads adrift are not getting you anywhere! If they pass this test they have earned a place in your wardrobe.

5.When rehanging your wardrobe make a shopping list for your seasons purchases. Remember shop with a list just like supermarket shopping so you buy what you need.

6.Make sure your wardrobe is clean and dust free,drawers lined and nothing sharp to snag or pull any delicate fabrics. We place delicate,beaded pieces into sealed bags.

7.Never put garments that are unclean or need repair into your working day to day wardrobe.

8.Fold knitwear,place beaded,sequinned or delicate pieces into zip lock bags,I add a piece of soap to keep the bugs at bay.

9.Always use the appropriate hanger-knitwear hangers for knits and hard to hang items,padded hangers for t shirts, shirts,dresses and singlets. Clip hangers with padded clip ends for skirts and pants,trouser hangers to eliminate creases, Ladies or Mens(size appropriate) jacket/ suit hangers. Go to www.whataccessory.com.au for these.

10.Deliver alterations,dry cleaning and shoe repairs to repairers and deliver donations …. remember give it to someone who needs it more.

TIP…. if this sounds too hard, let Kandy help you.

Make sure you can see all your clothes in your wardrobe,simply attach these movement censor lights 1 per metre @ $30 ea.email sales@whataccessory.com.au

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Time to Audit your Wardrobe

Kandy’s top Tips to Audit Your Wardrobe
1.Identify the gaps in your wardrobe “what do I need to wear to?…”

2.Have waterproof bags at hand for donations,a bag for dry cleaning,an alteration bag and one for the boot maker.

3.Put all garments in categories ie: Sports Wear, Weekend, Work Wear and Formal Wear.

4.Check each piece and ask these questions….

i.have I worn this in the past 12 months?

ii.would I buy this again if I had the choice?

iii.is the piece in good condition? frayed and worn collars,missing buttons,scuffed shoes and pilling knitwear are simply not good enough for you.

If they pass this test the piece has earnt a place in your wardrobe.

5.Re hang your wardrobe from the shortest to the longest and from lightest to darkest.

6.When re hanging make a shopping list eg. replace cords, new Jeans, 3 smart casual shirts, 5 business shirts.

7.Always use the appropriate hanger-knitwear for knits, shirt hangers, pictured trouser hanger @$4 ea. and suit hanger @$17 ea. www.whataccessory.com.au

8.Deliver alterations,dry cleaning and shoes to repairers and drop off donations at the same time….remember give it to someone who needs it more.

TIP. If this sounds too hard, book me and I will do it for you.

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Help your Wardrobe with these….

Need some help in your wardrobe? Start here, these soft Padded Hangers are ideal for jackets,dresses,shirts and knitwear.

The size and padding guarantees support and promises not to leave marks in the shoulders and push the sleeves out.

Price $4.00 ea. available in black and white stock limited.

Recommended 10-30 per wardrobe.

Postage $12 for 10- $20 up to 30.

Email info@whatwilliwear.com.au for delivery.

TIP have your wardrobe like your own Boutique and use the same hangers for tops, jackets, trousers and skirts.

Set yourself up with a ‘wardrobe’ of coat hangers and you will always have a tidy organised wardrobe.

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Get Yourself a Boyfriend

Have the luxury of wearing cashmere in your life and this “ Must Have” Boyfriend Cardigan. I have been wearing mine in Latte with a short skirt,tights and flats, when the weekend comes around with Jeans and boots.It is lightweight yet warm.The Cable Wrap is generous and swings around your neck or shoulders.

The ‘Boyfriend Cardigan’ available in ‘Silver’ and ‘Latte’ small 10-12 or Medium 14-16 $325. don’t miss out on this.

The ‘Cable Wrap’ size approx 205cm x 70cm $350. limited stock, a match made in heaven.

email sales@whataccessory.com.au to order

TIP: if you hand wash your cashmere add white vinegar to the final rinse then spin it in your Salad Spinner to remove excess water-dry flat on a towel.

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Head over Heels….

Fell over these boots in Gary Castles cnr Knox and Bay Streets Double Bay. These are suede with an elastic gusset . My Favs are the Polo Reptile @ $399.

Phillippe Raphael available from Edward Mellor never disappoints, these suede Wedges are totally flattering and a perfect addition to your Shoe Wardrobe. I can really recommend that little corner of the world for shoe shopping paradise.

TIP Think your calves are too big for boots? Look for boots with elastic panels or seams that a good bootmaker can add to.

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Get the Look

Now that it is getting colder and the stores are full of new pieces you can have more fun with your look.Layers are big this season,add texture and warmth with a sleeveless fur vest. Look out for longer just above the knee versions huge next winter.

Stripes also look great, very now and they add texture, picture from Portman’s and stripe dress from French Connection.

TIP if you wear a Striped, Lace or textured Dress keep your hosiery to plain black Opaques. I have limited stock of soft 120 denier tights @ $20.ea stock up with 3-4 to get you through this winter.

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Denim Rescue

Do you have a pair of Jeans or some beloved Denim you cant live without in need of revival? You know… great fit, great memories,great days,a dependable old friend….. let Denim Rescue work it’s life saving magic to resuscitate them for you.

Rips,tears,hems,rivets and stud buttons replaced.Get that button fly replaced with a flattering zip.The Team can alter,tale-in,up and out…..put on an inch or 2 around the middle?A speciality in letting out your favourite old friend

Send your unwell jeans and denim for revival to:

Denim Rescue

PO Box 1103

Crows Nest 1585

enquiries 0412 436 790

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Pug is the new Black

Meet Charlie our new mascot, he is particularly cool, very handsome and comes complete with a naughty sense of humour. Available in all black or black and fawn… The colour in Charlies life apart from his breakfast and dinner is in his blue Burberry harness and lead and he also likes his new ‘Dogue” harness … blue again. My point is to bring colour into your life be it in shoes, shirt, pin or scarf and the important thing is to introduce a colour that compliments you. Choose a silver base that is blues, greys, pinks if you have Blue eyes or a gold base green,camel,tangerine if you have Brown or Hazel eyes. Charlie loves his Turquoise blues always a winner with his neutral colouring.

On to more important topics my car man John tells me “White is the new Black.”

TIP… use ‘Degreaser Tyre Cleaner’ on the BBQ,Oven or other greasy areas, removes the grime quickly and without much effort.