Sunday, August 28, 2011
A New Summer Frock
Around this time of year with spring just around the corner my thoughts turn to summer frocks.
I prefer to purchase Australian made if possible and Cue fits the bill. While not all garments are manufactured here I find their cotton and silk items usually are. During the atrocious heat and humidity of a Queensland summer I can't bear fabric against my skin that does not breathe.
Frocks are my go-to every day for comfort and decision making ease. Finally I have learnt that it is sensible to spend a bit extra on a quality garment for durability.
At the beginning of every season I do have an internal debate with myself about the pros and cons of jumping in and purchasing or stalking the stores or online for reductions on the frocks I have in mind. Due to my size being popular sometimes it's best to bite the bullet and pay up to secure the garment and be ready at the starting blocks for summer in all it's glory.
Photos don't do it justice unfortunately. Not for a moment did I venture in search of an orange pattern but experience has shown it's worth spending a few minutes in a cramped fitting room cubicle trying on because I can be pleasantly surprised as I was with this little number. So home she came and I have no doubt she will be on high rotation.
Might pair her with these tangarine sandals from last summer.
Love the black piping detail on the bodice and the zipper detail is quite attractive plus a boat neckline wins hands down everytime.
During last years winter sales I picked up a cute leopard print Cue cardi in camel shades and would have snapped up the grey version too but my size was unavailable. Lo and behold look what was hanging on the sale rack last week in my size thankyou very much!
This little number I did stalk over a few months and pounced at the appropriate time. A floaty 100% silk number from Collette which included a perfect fit black petticoat. This will be perfect for many occasions and especially for travelling.
A few more fabulicious frocks I hope to bring home and I will share if I'm successful. My summer wardrobe shall then be complete.
xx
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What a Great Frock, Annie! As an orange fancier, I am completely jealous of those clever orange blooms on a very stylish design.
ReplyDeletePS the leopard print is lovely, too. You are well so well organised for summer.
There is nothing like the thrill of the chase and the anticpation of shedding our nasty winter clothes is there to make a gal restock her frocks. ( I know there should have been some punctuation in there somewhere.)
ReplyDeleteooh a happy frock-a-licious post...
ReplyDeletea tangerine dream...
Are you having fun yet?
I hope so!
Patricia.. I'm learning to be organised nowadays as I'm tired of making bad choice impulse buys x
ReplyDeleteThe Moerks.. hello Deb, we gals have no time for punctuation during the chase! x
Hostess.. yes siree I'm enjoying myself immensely x
Dear Annie, I whipped round here quick smart once I read your comment on my blog. And I just know I am going to love your blog. The deliciousness of your frocks and the cardi. We have the same taste! And the tangerine sandals. Lovely. i like the leopard frock best of all, divine. Thank you for showing us your lovely things. Now I am off to battle with technology and put your blog on my blogroll...xx
ReplyDeleteHello Blights, thankyou for dropping in and I'm glad you like my frocks!
ReplyDeleteOh this technology stuff is a learning curve isn't it. x
Hi Miss Annie
ReplyDeleteI love the details in the Frocks! Now you know I love a good frock.
Yum... now what size are those sandals? (I need long and narrow please). I really could use those with some white linen pants I have here.
have a wonderful day
x
Loulou
Loulou.. buying a bright coloured shoe was a big leap for me.
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