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You might be thinking this post is pointless if you are already following me on Instagram… well, you’re wrong! I hate writing captions on Instagram and I can’t put in links, so here is a Instagram Updates post where you can click through and get a piece of vintage and vintage-inspired beauty :)

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My first pair of new shoes: Sasha-Rose custom pre-order Monica oxfords in purple python. So so beautiful so precious. Sasha-Rose is one of my fave Australian designers who I first fell in love with for her 1940s inspired designs. I also cannot wait for her upcoming collection, which she has promised to show me soon enough!

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This is how I would look like if I was an emo. Confession: I was an emo before. Chatting to someone I worked with 5 years ago, I was reminded of how different I was (and how I used to dress) back then. Let’s just say there was a lot of concert t-shirts, skinny jeans, and Converses. And smudged eye liners. One workmate used to say that she could tell what mood I was in depending on how smudged my liner was.

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Another pair of new shoes from I Love Vintage. I don’t actually own a pair of red heels, so when I see this pair and the epic carved heels it has I know I must have it! This is an 80s vintage pair and I cannot wait to wear it out. Hopefully will find a reason soon enough! I don’t wear heels often and pride comfort over look so this baby will have to wait for its turn.

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As I mentioned in my last post, since no one showed up at the vintage meetup, I have more double passes to give away. I have EIGHT double passes for eight winners and I will pick the winners the end of this week. So please enter (LIKE and COMMENT) here if you want to win! 

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I bought myself a fabulous 1930s velvet and rhinestones hat to match my existing 1930s velvet and rhinestones dress. When I saw this hat at Over The Top Vintage, I just knew it was meant to be. I’ve been saving this dress for colder weather, but now it has a matching hat so I must admit I’m rather giddy :)

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My friend Nicole at Forgotten Muse Vintage sent me a package containing some vintage sewing patterns and a coat perfect for the autumn! I’ve been really slack with my sewing but I’m working on a dress at the moment and hopefully I’ll get to finish it soon.

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Sneak-peek of upcoming outfit post looking casual in my vintage leather overall. 

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Is it fall already? Surely looks like it.

NoraFinds | Vintage Fashion Blogger Sydney | DIY Sewing 1964 dress

NoraFinds | Vintage Fashion Blogger Sydney | DIY Sewing 1964 dress

NoraFinds | Vintage Fashion Blogger Sydney | DIY Sewing 1964 dress

Dress - DIY / Handmade - 1964 Simplicty 5822 Dress

Earrings - Modern - Glebe Market

Belt - Vintage - 1950s

Bag - Vintage - 1950s - The Vintage Mistress

Last week after work, I met up with photographer Alexandra Adoncello and model Kate Leonarder to do a quick shoot with a beautiful Coco Repose dress. If you’re following me on Facebook, you would’ve seen a sneak-peek; but I’ll post some pictures when Alex finish editing them. We had so much fun shooting both in Hyde Park and QVB, and I think you’ll like the photos. Well, I hope you do.

Anyway, in between shoot I asked Alex if she can take some pictures of me in this dress. This is the dress I completed two weeks ago, using Simplicity 5822 pattern. It was a fun dress to make, and I’m gonna start another dress in the same pattern hopefully this weekend! Instead of using buttons I actually sewed in some hook-and-eyes, but I think it will probably look better with buttons. So next time!

Obviously I felt the pressure being in front of the camera while Kate the model is watching me. I’m not a model, but I do like have nice pictures taken. But who doesn’t hey? All bloggers are somewhat narcissistic anyway, or else we wouldn’t have started blogging. I’d like to remind you that I wasn’t always like this. I had difficult time in school and had my physique used as part of my bullying. It wasn’t until I met the boyfriend (almost four years ago now) that I felt comfortable in my own skin. Having someone who unconditionally loves you just makes the difference.

Last night boyfriend actually said that he sometimes misses me wearing t-shirt and jeans. As much as he likes that I dress up, he misses the simple casual girl. And he also sometimes misses my long hair. Isn’t it nice to know that someone loves you however you look? :) 

Have a great weekend everyone! I will be catching up with two other bloggers tomorrow and celebrating Chinese New Year this weekend. I will keep you updated through every bloody social media, as always! 

NoraFinds | Vintage Fashion Blogger Sydney | DIY Sewing 1964 dress

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Rain, rain, go away!

A quick post to say due to the stupid severe storm in Sydney on the weekend, I had been living in the darkness for more than 48 hours. It had left me feeling depressed and without an outfit post, but I did actually finish this dress. Based on a 1964 pattern, I opted for the full skirt look. I will wear this when I get an opportunity and show you pictures. Proper ones. These were taken with my mobile.

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Jacket - Vintage - 1970s Jonathan Logan via MouseVoxVintage

Tank top - Modern - SABA

Skirt - DIY - Pattern Simplicity 4601 View 1

Bag - Modern - Cambridge Satchel Company

Boots - Modern - ASOS

Floral headband - Modern - Glebe Market

Bracelet - Modern - Lovisa and thrifted

Necklace - Modern - Lovisa

Weekend, oh the glorious weekend. Is it me or this week’s been a really long one? Yawn! I’m making a dress at the moment and I really need the weekend to work on it!

I completed this skirt around two weeks ago, and I’ve worn it several times since. It’s so versatile because of the fun print and the length, and I lined it with satin so it holds its shape nicely and doesn’t crease easily. Some people prefer plain fabric when sewing their own clothes, but I look at sewing as a fun past time activity. I want to be able to create something I can’t get in shops (using vintage patterns) and in fun fabrics (I really do love prints!). 

This outfit is another example of print mixing, accessories stacking, and silver/gold clashing. I do agree that gold and silver accessories don’t always work, but sometimes you gotta give it a try. I envy girls who can put together outfits in their minds. I’m not one of them. I actually need to physically put together pieces on myself before I can decide whether or not the outfit works. That does actually mean changing in and out of clothes and putting on and taking off accessories a billion times before I walk out the door, and yes, my boyfriend is indeed very patient.

I think this outfit works, but what do you think? And are you like me? Do you need to physically put together pieces or can you create an outfit in your head?

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NoraFinds

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Nora Finds is a 26 year-old medical research technician by day and vintage fashion blogger by night. Assembled in Indonesia using Chinese parts and exported to Australia at 16. Has been roaming the streets of Sydney since. Nora loves finding vintage beauties and new designers and this blog is where she shares with her readers. All pictures are taken by herself or her boyfriend Justin Lee unless stated otherwise.
For any blog-related questions or proposal contact me at mail@norafinds.com

 

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