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Dusty Petals
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I am a woman who looks to fashion to help express my point of view and creative energy. I'm a fashion designer excited to share my work with you all. I will be combining my own designs with new and vintage pieces. I'd love your feedback throughout this blogging experience.
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Lovin Leopard

Leopard print has made another come back into the fashion scene. You can see everything from silk shirts, fur jackets, pencil line skirts and accessories galore all covered in animal prints...

5 days ago

Tommy Ton and Textured Textiles

Hi everyone! Following on from my previous post Textured Textiles, I thought Id share these incredibly detailed and elaborate textured ensembles styled by fashionable women from around the world.&nbs...

25 may 12

Textured Textiles

 Fashion is known for going around in circles and that may be the case, however the innovation and development has always stemmed from the textiles used. It is these textiles that enable designe...

21 may 12

Bring on the 60s!

If I could jump into a fashion time machine I would set it to back to the 1960s. Fortunately designers are still taking inspiration from this decade.  In the early 60s the shape of clothes was d...

14 may 12

Style Icon: Elizabeth Taylor

When I hear the words Hollywood glamour I immediately think of the incredible Elizabeth Taylor. Elizabeth Taylor was one of the greatest Hollywood actresses of her era.  She was recognised not o...

12 may 12

Style Icon: Natalie Wood

Hello lovely people! Today I share another woman who inspires me and my style and that is Natalie Wood. Natalie was a talented film and television actress. She entered the Hollywood acting scene as a...

10 may 12

Style Icon: Brigitte Bardot

Hi everyone. Continuing on with sharing my favourite style icons. Brigitte Bardot is one of those women.  Brigitte was one of the biggest sex symbols in the 1960s. With curves in all the right p...

08 may 12 2 people like this

Style Icon: Audrey Hepburn

Hi everyone! This week I thought Id share with you some of my favourite style icons.  Over the years I have built up a collection of books on these women and I often refer to them when Im design...

07 may 12

Highlight Your Wardrobe

I think it would be literally hard to miss the new fashion trend Neon and Fluro Colours. Thats right  neon yellow or fluro orange are no longer restricted to you old school Posca collection. Des...

28 apr 12

Movie Star Crush: Rachel Bilson

I wanted to share with you all my movie star crush on Rachel Bilson. I absolutely adore her style. Whether it be her day to day looks or red carpet ensembles, I want to wear everything she wears. Im ...

14 apr 12

Cooking in style...

For some reason I woke up yesterday morning yearning to be creative in the kitchen. This is a rare feeling for me as cooking isnt my favourite pastime. I did a Google search and came across the most ...

11 apr 12

HAPPY EASTER

Happy Easter Holidays everyone! I want to wish you all a happy and safe Easter break. I hope your Easter Sunday is filled with love and laughter as well as some damn good chocolate. I have selected s...

07 apr 12

My Styling Diary- Day 4: Date Night

Well, the Easter break is almost here. One more sleep before our long weekend begins and only three more sleeps until the Easter bunny spoils us with delicious chocolate eggs. I cannot wait!!! My hus...

05 apr 12

My Styling Diary- Day 3: Styling Appointment

Hello again! Thank you so much to those of you who have been following my Styling Diary. Today I have a styling appointment with a new client. My outfit needs to be professional whilst defining my pe...

04 apr 12

My Styling Diary- Day 2: Breakfast Date with Mum

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a lovely Monday. I shall continue on with my 5 day Fashion Diary. Today, I had a breakfast date with my gorgeous mum. Its not often that mum and I can escape our daily...

03 apr 12

My Styling Diary: Day 1; Me Day!

Hi Dusty Petals Followers. For those of you who don’t know, along with being a blogger, stylist and designer I am also a primary school teacher. I know, odd combination right? I have just finished a ...

02 apr 12

MiMirror: Highpoints Latest Digital Fashion Technology

Highpoint shoppers are in for a treat with the introduction of the latest retail technology, the MiMirror. I had the privilege of being invited to an exclusive evening at Highpoint to trial the ...

29 mar 12

MYLABEL.CO.UK

I was so happy to have the opportunity to collaborate with MyLabel.co.uk (http://www.mylabel.co.uk)&nbs p;MYLABEL is an online store providing affordable fashionable clothing and accessories for both ...

25 mar 12

GIOVANNA SCARFO KNITWEAR COLLECTION REVEALED

Hi everyone. I wanted to use this opportunity to share a knitwear collection I designed and had samples produced a couple of years ago. Due to taking on 2 careers at once, I unfortunately had to focu...

01 aug 11 1 person likes this

Blast From The Past Designs

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to share with you a couple of my very first designs I created. I cannot believe it has been as long as six and a half years since these samples were produced. The funny th...

25 jul 11

SPORTS CHIC

Hi everyone! Its time to share my inner Tomboy. Growing up amongst 4 brothers left me no choice than to become heavily involved in sport, this became our main form of communication. In my early teens...

18 jul 11

COMPETITION TO WIN GIOVANNA SCARFO RUFFLE ME UP DRESS!

I wanted to thank all of my Dusty Petals followers for the support and encouragement you have given me over the past few months. What better way to thank you than to hold a competition to win a Ruffl...

15 jul 11

MAD FOR MIDI & MAXI

Hollywood celebrities as well as European catwalks are celebrating Summer with the feminine hemlines of the maxi and midi skirst. Yes, the mini has been taken over by the midi and the maxi. Wow,thats...

05 jul 11

LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE WHITE BLAZER TREND LOOKS! SALE CLOSES WEDS 6TH!

Hi Everyone! I wanted to thank those of you who have already purchased from Dusty Petals Shops latest looks following the White Blazer trend. Due to the high demand I have to place a second order of ...

04 jul 11

Dusty Petals Shop Open Again! New Looks For Sale following the WHITE BLAZER TREND

Its time for the Dusty Petals shop doors to open again!I have sourced and styled 3 looks available for purchase incorporating the very popular tailored White Blazer trend. The white blazer seems to m...

25 jun 11

STYLING CHLOE GAVIN

Styling for me is just as satisfying and enjoyable as designing fashion. It allows me to draw inspiration and release my creative energy in a fresh explorative way. I enjoy engaging with my individua...

17 jun 11

Dusty Petals First Video Post! Style a look for under $100

Hi everyone! Im so excited to share with you my first Dusty Petals video blog!  I set myself a challenge to style a complete look from Target for under $100.  Click on the youtube link...

15 jun 11 2 people like this

Take me back in time.

Hi everyone! I hope youve had a wonderful week and that all of my Melbourne followers have survived the bout of freezing cold weather. A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate enough to be asked to und...

09 jun 11

Dusty Petals Shop Opens! First Look for sale!

Dusty Petals First Look For Sale!Today I am so excited to open the doors to my online Dusty Petals Shop!Dusty Petals online shop provides complete looks following the latest trends. I have tried to s...

03 jun 11

Under My Umbrella...ella

Hi everyone, hope youve had a wonderful week. I have always been fascinated with fun and quirky umbrellas. They can be amazingly eye catching on a dull and cold rainy day. Speaking of rainy days...

26 may 11

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