Wednesday, March 28, 2012

OWOP: Day 3, 4 and 5

I knew that taking indoor photos in my boyfriend's small apartment wasn't going to be the best  (I'm not comfortable at shooting outside in the city, with people around). To make it worse, I forgot my 18-55 mm lens at my parents' and only have my 50 mm lens with me (which requires a BIG space between you and the camera to take a full figure photo).
So, much to my frustration, my next OWOP pics are going to suck. Let's just say I'm so grateful I can usually shoot outside. I hope I'll manage to take better photos of my Banksia tops in the future. Maybe I could start making a few "what I wore" posts regularly?

On Monday, I wore my least favorite Banksia. It's made in a vintage floral fabric I love, but the fit is a bit off. I had planned to make it without the buttoned placket, but the gap between the two ends of the collar was too big and looked weird. So I created a pleat at the neckline in order to salvage the top. I also made the sleeves shorter than they're supposed to be.
It's not the most comfortable top to wear, but it looks cute with my Jenny skirt.

On Tuesday I wore my sleeveless lace Banksia. The fabric is and looks super cheap, so I didn't have too much hope for this top when I cut it, but I'm quite happy with the result. It's cute and it goes with so many things, from frilly skirts to jeans.

On Wednesday, I wore another new favorite (together with the apple print dress and another dress I have yet to show you). This top is made in bright pink georgette and it reminds me a lot of the original Banksia by Megan Nielsen.
Unfortunately, it looks a bit of a mess here and the neckline gaps slightly, but it's nothing too serious (I have to wear a cami underneath it anyway since it's see-through).
Oh, and I guess after showing this parrot printed skirt my obsession for animal prints is out in the open.

11 comments:

  1. I'm loving the banksia and all its variations. They all look great, and I do like the lace version...

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  2. I really love the Banksia - all your versions are fabulous. I wasn't aware of this pattern before but it's just exactly the style of top I've been planning to make.

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  3. your outfits are always so yummy and romantic... i love what you mix together!

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  4. Love these! I'm really hot for lace right now (but so scared to sew with it!) so the lace one is my favorite.

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  5. i love them all, but lace top is definitely my favorite..

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  6. I love the lace top + skirt combinations, just adorable!

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  7. These are all GORGEOUS. The lacy one might be my fave just beacuse it's so delicate looking.

    You really have me considering this pattern.

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  8. This pattern seems so versatile, thanks for all the inspiration. I like the floral the best!

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  9. The one in the first picture is gorgeous :)

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  10. It looks like a pretty versatile pattern!! I think what I'm loving most about these OWOP posts is seeing everyone's real outfits. I like outfit posts - so I'm totally up for making it more of a regular feature!

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  11. These are so cute-- I love love love the Banksia on you! You look beyond adorable in all of these outfits (and the photos are just fine)!

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