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The A 5 Art show
8 Dec 2018

The A 5 Art show

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, Photography | 6

I want to share a project I am involved in. Every two years we have a resident art show – including paintings and other art work they have produced. The items are sold and all the proceeds go to support … Continued

Art, Creativity, tenants, work
More photography homework
20 Mar 2018

More photography homework

by fabrickated | posted in: WIP (work in progress) | 26

I know not everyone is interested in my photography learning, let alone my homework assignments, so feel free to skip along… The homework brief, was ten photographs that tell a story. I could have done the story of making a … Continued

book, photography, work
How successful senior women are portrayed on TV (British version)
11 Nov 2017

How successful senior women are portrayed on TV (British version)

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, Style advice | 13

A recent discussion on Meghan Markle found all of us agreed that the outfits the women wore on Suits bore little resemblance to the workwear you might find in a modern lawyers office in NYC. I guess that is true … Continued

blouses, Dr Who, jackets, TV drama, uniform, women, work, workwear
Knitting Update…
24 Oct 2017

Knitting Update…

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Organisation, WIP (work in progress) | 24

My life has started to get almost unbearably busy. You know me – I fancy myself as being rather good at time management. But of course I am not that good because I am now dropping the ball, forgetting things, … Continued

family, Grey, knitting, rainbow jumper, violet, wool, work
Who wore the trousers first?
17 Jun 2017

Who wore the trousers first?

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion | 13

I am still thinking about adopting a work “uniform” – moving away from my 1960s skirt suits – to a more androgynous look, based on trousers. I have therefore been wondering what it means to wear the pants, and about … Continued

fashion history., historical costume, sportswear, trousers, women, work
What to wear to work when it is baking hot
2 Jul 2015

What to wear to work when it is baking hot

by fabrickated | posted in: Style advice | 15

One of my popular posts was how to look elegant in bad weather, as it addressed how to dress in London most of the time. Conversely this post is only relevant in the UK for ten days a year. Or so … Continued

cotton, dresses, heatwave, linen, menswear, shorts, silk, summer, work

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