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A Kate-Middleton-style coat dress and a pillbox hat: the making of my viva outfit
As some of you know, I’ve spent the last few years working on my PhD, looking into the history of Australian English. At the end of February came the big day – the viva! Initially I did not have a special outfit planned for the viva, but I was dreaming of a Kate-Middleton-style coat dress for the graduation ceremony. However, the viva being in February, it meant the graduation ceremony would be in June, which would be a bit too hot for a coat dress. So I thought I’d try to make one for the viva instead. Especially since I’ve already made a pretty pillbox hat during a millinery workshop…
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Back with a bang: How I made a sparkly evening gown in two days
Hello there, remember me? It’s been a while. This year was a bit of a whirwind. I was working hard to finish my PhD thesis (which I handed in in October, yay!, although the viva won’t be until the end of February) on the top of my regular job, and then I took some time off to go on an adventure to Australia. I came back early December, three days before my work Christmas party. Of course, I needed a new dress! I had the fabric ready, but I only had one eveing and the next day to make it. I had an idea of what I wanted and I…
