Firstly let me apologise for having quite a few outfits posts this week, you'll be sick of the sight of me soon - especially Queen Marie! But right now I am all about the DIY and that's what's been occupying my mind of late. I want to make stuff. Lots of stuff.
I mentioned in the post about the marvelous leggings that Angie sent me that I'd been moaning about not getting long enough leggings, well I also felt I couldn't find unique enough ones either. Of course Angie then sent me the most delicious pairs imaginable, as if reading my mind. However, prior to receiving them I had actually attempted to create my own last weekend.
Whenever I'm feeling a bit down I head to Mandors, the fabric store. It's to me what Tiffany's was to Holly Golightly - nothing bad can happen to you in Mandors.
When I set my mind to making some leggings I initially played it quite safe and bought some black gold thick jersey that wasn't too expensive. I got it home, found an old pair of leggings to get a pattern from and just cut my new material into the same shape, except making some adjustments such as the length. It actually worked! I got a cool pair of leggings. But whilst I was in the shop I'd seen this amazing fabric and even though my newly created gold leggings were great - I couldn't stop thinking about the other material. As with life, if you are so tempted by something you'd be as well trying it out because if you don't you'll always wonder! Unfortunately this fabric was out of my budget. But my ever gallant Prince went out and bought me the fabric in the two colours it came in! Now I was a happy girl.
The material is insane. It's metallic with holes in with a black mesh underlay. When it's on it looks like crazy rips and even if it gets pretty beat up I reckon it'll still look great. It came in a teal blue and a purple.
Obviously compared to the beautifully and delicately finished ones Angie created mines are clumsy and crude, but they serve a purpose and I truly love the fabric so much.
I have a feeling they have the material in black too so I may take a wander back again this weekend.
Queen Michelle
These are amazing! I love Mandors as well, I could spend hours in there. Still haven't found a fabric shop in London that compares!
Posted by: kathryn | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 15:14
These are amazing, well done!!
Posted by: ignoranceisabliss | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 15:35
omg, this fabric is absolutely amazing!!
Posted by: Victoire | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 15:40
i cant get over this leggings!!!!!
Posted by: SUPA KiD | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 15:52
THOSE ARE AMAZING! So beautifully well done, and beautifully worn! I love, love, love them!!!
Posted by: Nicole | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 15:52
Oh my, those are absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Eli | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 15:54
WOW, I love the effect you've achieved! They are fabulous, I'm going to have to hunt around for that fabric!
Posted by: Helen-LG | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 15:59
WOW! What an amazing look, you look absolutely gorgeous. The material is PHENOM!
Posted by: Laurel | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 16:28
the fabric is gorgeous. you mean there are two layers in the same material?
Posted by: jo | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 16:32
You are WAY too hard on yourself, they are so amazing! Leggings are such a basic piece of clothing, so it's really all about the fabric and fit, and this fabric is so fabulous it's making me lose my mind, and the fit seems to be great! And I think it's been pretty much determined that you are not only a Queen of the Kingdom, but also Queen of All Leggings. It's official, I've dubbed thee.
Posted by: AngieMontreal | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 16:52
WOW!!!
Posted by: WendyB | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 17:05
How can you apologise for 'too many outfit posts' and then go and post the best outfit posts you've done yet!!!
Pics 2 and 3 are ace.
Posted by: CM | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 17:12
You have totally sold leggings to me!
And how amazing, that they're in your favourite colours, right? xx
Posted by: pretty face | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 17:31
hmmm. i don't know miss. those leggings look pretty good to me!
Posted by: Jamie | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 18:07
oh my God...those are probably the best leggings I have ever seen...beautiful!! :)
Posted by: Diana Rikasari | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 18:26
They look totally fabulous, Queen Michelle. Well done! And such great colors, too.
Posted by: Sal | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 18:44
That material is effing gorgeous!! It would be enough to make lovely grungy shredded leggings, or super-glam-rock lurex leggings that look like someone dusted your pins in a Barry M glitter pot, but both?!
I really hope you find it in black, so you can show us!
Posted by: deexdeexdreamer | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 18:45
oh my... these are probably the most amazing leggings ever! just lovely!
Posted by: lady coveted | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 19:08
Those are SOOOOOOOOO fabulous! Want, want, WANT.
Posted by: Rachel | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 20:18
I will never tire of the sight of such a beautiful,, stylish, and talented blogger! :-)
Posted by: KD | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 20:39
For years I've been a 'wear the same jeans for a week' kind of girl. Now I'm getting into wearing a dresses and skirts while maintaining an edgy vibe. Thus I've ventured into the world of tights and I love these! My favorite looks are the flapper dress with the green bolero and the elegant black dress. Exactly the contrast I'm looking to achieve! Your inspiring as always.
Posted by: Pretty In Black | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 21:45
those are fucking sexy
Posted by: Mike | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 23:06
These are the most perfect leggings I have ever seen. Do not apologise for the outfit posts – I’m loving them – more please!
Posted by: Clare | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 23:52
these are amazing!!! this fabric is amazing. hope you find them in black! i'm sure they'll look amazing.
Posted by: merkovsky | Friday, 10 October 2008 at 23:56
oh my. COMPLETELY ferocious. so reminiscent of rodarte's tights from last season. kudos on the DIY! you truly are an inspiration =]]
Posted by: Jey | Saturday, 11 October 2008 at 00:37