Afternoon Delight

I am excited to give you a sneak peek of my Afternoon Delight finds. Inspired by spring time and afternoon cups of tea, these clothes make you feel like a soft and delicate petal!

Featuring tonight is this apricot maxi dream a creation by Nicole, Sydney.  Just in time for the Spring Racing Season in Australia or the perfect dress for that special occasion.

It will be uploaded along with several other creations on Thursday in my etsy shop.

Also remember to like and share my facebook page with as many of your friends as you like to go in the running to win this beautiful vintage bag. The more the merrier!!!!

Jess x

Like The Whimsical Emporium on Facebook!

Hi lovely ladies and gents,

Head over to my facebook page here and share us with all of your friends to go in the running to win this beautiful cream shoulder bag. Vintage of course!!!!

Competition will close on the 31st of October!


Jess x

Fabric Abroad...

I recently went on a holiday to Vietnam and Cambodia and was on the hunt for some 'special' fabrics that I couldn't find back home.

Our first stop was Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) where we stumbled across aisles and aisles of silks, chiffons, suiting and lots of sparkles! I purchased 2 metres of a grey knife pleated chiffon and had planned to head back to purchase some more fabrics however we were busy sightseeing and didn't make it back to the market before it closed.

Ho Chi Minh Market

Ho Chi Minh Market

Our next stop was Hoi An, a beautiful town that I would be more than happy to visit again some day. Every second shop is either a tailor or shoe maker. I was like a kid in a candy store looking through magazines to pick outfits as well as picking beautiful fabrics for anything you can think of. I had a dress, blazer, silk shirt, shorts and pants made. I also had three pairs of shoes made!!

B'Lan Tailor in Hoi An

Such beautiful countries with beautiful people.


Jess x

Weekly Inspiration Board

 Tessuti Linen and Lace sewing awards are inspiring me this week.  Applications close September 1 so be sure to get your creations in! Check out tessuti.com for more information on the awards for your chance to win a trip to New York!!

 Also from Tessuti check out how cute this kitten and puppy fabric is....I think it is adorable.

 

 Kelsey Genna Beatrice Print dress from her Begonia House Collection. She is one super talented little lady.

1930's Vintage simplicity pattern from SelvedgeShop

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Have a splendid week....Jess x

Pretty Lady - Brigitte Bardot

The Loved One

The Loved One began as a vintage wholesale business and has developed over the past two years with a demand for high quality lingerie. I love their cute as a button styling in their latest lookbook and can't wait to see what comes next for The Loved One!
 

Check out their store here filled with gorgeous vintage inspired undergarments.

Princess Polly kissed a Dolly

Some weekly inspiration from a new Princess in town....Polly




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All super cute dresses can be purchased online here along with hundreds of other wadrobe fillers! Princess Polly can also be found in boutiques around Australia. I am lucky enough to have a Boutique in my own backyard in Geelong. Its shelves are filled with pretty dresses, shirts, shorts and skirts in all my favourite colours (pink and mustard!). They even stock House of Harlow jewels! All the girls who work there are super nice and add to the overall lovliness of the store. I will be paying another visit to purchase some sunglasses and shorts for my upcoming overseas visit to Vietnam and Cambodia next week!
Be sure to check it out.