World of Wearable Arts winning costume – WoW tickets are now on sale, by the way!

It’s that time of year again: time for fleece lined tights! Four years ago I was sending away to Korea for these, but now you can buy them in NZ, even at The Warehouse.

Now that the cold has hit, I’m looking back fondly at a post I did for another blog. Rug Up, Mate at It’s A Wellington Life is all about how we dress in the winter here. “Who would buy a tissue-thin merino cardigan? A ¾ sleeve unlined wool coat? A chunky but sleeveless gilet? Layer Lady, that’s who.”

What happens to your clothing when you donate it to a thrift store? A glimpse behind the scenes.

What happens to your clothing when…you die? Two years ago, after a dear friend died, I helped her daughter sort out the “good vintage” in her wardobe. Here’s a thoughtful piece about a woman responsible for her grandmother’s wardrobe. Link courtesy of The Dreamstress.