Now it's nearing unemployment time I have to begin weaning myself off visiting online shops. I had to have one last peek at Not Just A Label shop before I have to say goodbye for heaven knows how long.
Luckily most of what's on NJAL is beyond my financial reach even when I have a job. It's still nice to look as I do get inspired, especially as unemployment equals lots of DIY time.
I was especially drawn to the work of label Gadofka. The artisanal qualities of each piece are evident with unusual patchwork and heavy embellishment.
The leggings are very appealiing to me. I like that they look inside out. These are Frankenstein's monster of legwear!
The colourful printed dress with huge skirt is delicious. I think Queen Marie would approve.
I think the combination of graphic patchwork and braided fabric bib, for lack of a better desciption, on this dress is stunning.
All very expensive but of course the workmanship is hugely obvious. However, certainly some DIY ideas to take from these pieces.
Queen Michelle
I love the black/white mini dress, but the raw edges on those leggings are pretty darn awful. My 8yr old son could sew better than that!! Love the pattern of the leggings though so the the poor finish is such a shame.
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 12:05
I thought you were freelance...I love the Hermione De Paula knit leggings for this coming fall, such sex.
Posted by: moi | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 12:13
The colourful printed dress is AMAZING! I'm working and can't afford what I like at NJALS either :( Stunning stuff!
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 12:18
I Love The Dress Its Really Gorgeous !
Really cool blog (:
where's the dress from ?
Xxxx
Posted by: Eva | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 12:21
everything is so quirky here! i love them all but its not smth i'd wear. lol
Posted by: Shantee | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 13:52
Sarah, it's meant to be like that!
Moi, I do freelance on top of my full time job. Currently the freelance I do is for music labels in which case it's piss poorly paid, or fashion labels in which case it's payment in clothes. I will need to try and get back into agency freelance though.
Eva, it's from Not Just A Label shop.
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 13:56
i LOVE the crazy patchwork leggings! i might like to see them with the seams onthe inside though?
reminds me of the time I was Astro Boy for hallowee'n, and as he is naked on top I cobbled together and entire paneled shirt [ie, Astro Boy torso] out of nude nylons.
i feel a DIY coming on ... good way to re.use some slightly tattered stockings too.
Posted by: JW | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 14:31
The full-skirted dress is a dream.
Posted by: Sally | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 14:54
You don't have to wean yourself off of all online shops (especially ones with free shipping).
I'm so glad that the detailed, bib-like collar trend is continuing. So pretty and feminine, no matter what the materials
Posted by: Avant Gaudy | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 14:57
I made a teeny tiny braided rug a while ago - it's easy! Let the DIY commence!
Posted by: Hannah | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 15:30
Ooh, that braided bib is just lovely! I covet!
Posted by: Isabel | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 17:27
These are amazing! especially layering in the dress - all the different fabrics look stunning together.
http://flowergirlfashion.blogspot.com
Posted by: Phoebe Rose | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 17:41
Love that colorful printed dress! So sweet.
Posted by: Sylvia | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 17:54
i really like the first dress
not so much the first pair of pants
Posted by: sd | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 17:55
the graphic, the printed dress and the legwear are amazing... the textile is what attracts me the most!!!
Posted by: jacqui | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 19:38
the big-skirted dress is beautiful.
however the first leggings look like the model had a miscarriage. kind of horrifying.
Posted by: Gen | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 21:36
i was looking at those leggings last week... so amazingly cool
Posted by: jennine | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 22:34
I saw those leggings in the shop and thought of you! I guess you have to pay for quality... sob. I can't afford any of it either, but it's nice to dream.
Posted by: dreamsequins | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 22:40
lol...I know the leggings are supposed to be like that but I think the execution is off. It looks like a mistake.
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, 17 July 2009 at 09:05