I arrived in Oamaru on the Tuesday and had some time to settle in, and to dash about the Public Gardens for some dress photos, before heading to the Grand Opening. It was lovely to catch up with some of the members of the VHC committee and their associates. We had plenty of refreshments, some… Continue reading 2025 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
2024 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
In November I made my annual pilgrimage to Oamaru for their annual Victorian Heritage Celebrations. Which was, as usual, a fantastic few days – even though I got sick on the Saturday (I blame the weather). I arrived earlier in the week before all the events kicked off, meaning that I was floating around, taking… Continue reading 2024 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
Lilac Dress Photos
Also in 2024 I made a lilac and white striped cotton natural form dress. I fell in love with the fabric as soon as I saw it because 1. Stripes, and 2. the white stripes were crosshatch instead of solid fabric, making this perfect for a light summer dress. It added the perfect amount of… Continue reading Lilac Dress Photos
The Black Widow
I had been wanting to make a mourning dress for ages and then I found a fantastic black cotton with black sateen stripes. Perfect - I love a good stripe, and it gave the fabric some interest instead of being completely plain. I made this in 2024 and got some photographs of it in Oamaru… Continue reading The Black Widow
Gingham Dress Photos
After wearing my Gingham Overskirt with my Dark Navy Underskirt to the Steampunk Festival in 2024 I wore the full Gingham Dress during the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations. I also managed to get some photos of it as well. Look how different these dresses look despite the overskirt being the same!
Sampling Steampunk
As everyone here knows, I regularly go time travelling every November down in Oamaru. At King’s Birthday however, in 2024 instead of travelling to the Victorian era, my time machine spat me out into an alternate reality for the New Zealand Steampunk Festival. I’d heard a lot about the Steampunk Festival, held in Oamaru every… Continue reading Sampling Steampunk
Dark Navy and Gingham Autumn Photoshoot
Here are some photos of my Dark Navy and Gingham Natural Form Dress that I made in 2024 and photgraphed during the Steampunk Festival. This dress is put together using my Dark Navy Underskirt and my Gingham Overskirt, with the bodice tying them together (gotta love a good Mix and Match Capsule Wardrobe!) Look at… Continue reading Dark Navy and Gingham Autumn Photoshoot
Dark Navy Dress Photoshoot
In 2024 I made a natural form dress from a dark navy oxford cotton that I bought from The Fabric Store. It had been a while since I'd made a monotone dress, and I think I honestly forgot how great a single colour dress can look. While the dress was made from the same fabric,… Continue reading Dark Navy Dress Photoshoot
2023 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
I had a wonderful trip, and got to spend a lot of time with my fellow time travelling friends. Apart from the rain on the Friday, which cancelled the annual Garden Party, and some rain on the Wednesday morning we had good weather – I was mad enough to take photos in the rain (and… Continue reading 2023 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
Peppermint Dress Photos
Everyone knows that I love my stripes. As well as my Sage Stripe Dress, I made a second striped dress in 2023. In an oxblood and white striped cotton shirting. I got some photos of it during the 2023 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations, including some photos at Holmes Wharf while it was raining (I know,… Continue reading Peppermint Dress Photos
