Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Jacket of Fate (and hello to Annette)

I finally picked up the Kismet Jacket (it's a long story). It is wonderful. I am planning to wear the dress and jacket together to my first book launch, whenever that may be. Seeing it hanging there will be another reminder of what I'm working towards. (And besides, it's pretty).

Also, hello to Annette, who I bumped into today in Sydenham! It's the first time I've ever been recognised by a blog reader in 'real' life, and I came over all shy and couldn't think of anything to say. So sorry for being awkward, Annette, and it was lovely to meet you. Hope you thrifted something wonderful!

P.S. Best Friend Ally has posted pictures of herself with a home-made moustache on her blog, and I really think you should take a look. I was impressed.

24 comments:

elena-lu said...

oh my goodness if i saw you i think i would be too shy to saw hi isnt that sad??
im so glad yall met and its cute that YOU got shy on HER! :)
yay for the jacket it sooooo pretty and i am sure it will make your heart full when you wear it! all the best to you!
elenalu

Bucca said...

Yay looks really cute!
Can't wait for the outfit post to come xx

Mervat said...

Surely not Sydenham in Sydney?? Fate is a wonderful thing! The jacket is just beautiful...but then you already knew that ;)

M
xxoo

La Belette Rouge said...

Love the jacket!!!

Holly said...

LOL! I just saw Ally's moustache too and I think it's awesome. I think I want one too. :P

Sharon Rose said...

Hi there-what a fabulous outfit, it will look so gorgeous!

Nonoy said...

Looks good,love the jacket..Hope to see more from you.;D I hope you could visit my blog too.;D

ck4eva said...

Wow! Kismet is my all-time favourite word!!! Do you know it's meaning? (That's why I like it so much!)

ck4eva said...

Gosh I'm silly! Of course you know the meaning of kismet!!! That's why you titled the post how you did. Please excuse me, I think I left my brain in the other room!

Sal said...

That jacket will be put to use in no time, I can FEEL it.

Additionally, your bestie is HILARIOUS.

noni said...

wow... lovely jacket, very classic.
I'm an avid reader, just coming out from behind my lurking cloak to say "Hi" and let you know how much I love reading your blog.

If i lived in NZ I think I would be looking over my shoulder in charity stores expecting to see you!

Noni
http://thenoni-noni.blogspot.com/

casey said...

How exciting the coat and dress are reuinited! :) I can't wait to see the entire outfit together--it's going to look smashing!

caseykoester said...

Ooh the jacket is gorgeous! Can't wait to see it with the dress.

The story of your meeting with Annette is so cute. I think I'd be terribly shy if I saw you in person, too. You're quite a celebrity! :)

The mustache is amazing. Kind of kooky, but it looks completely real. :)

kittyscreations said...

I look forward to the day when I get to meet one of my blog friends in real life.

a cat of impossible colour said...

Elena-lu - haha, oh dear! It is weird seeing a blogger in the flesh, I'm sure. And thank you!

Bucca - thanks! :)

Mervat - haha, no, Sydenham in Christchurch. ;)

Le Belette Rouge - thanks!

Holly - Nooo! Don't let her start a trend.

Sharon-Rose - thanks so much!

Nonoy - thank you :)

CK - I do! The jacket is not really called Kismet, it was manufactured by Juliet of Christchurch. I call it the Kismet Jacket because it was obviously meant to be. :)

Noni - thanks so much, and thank you for saying hi, as well! Lovely to meet you.

a cat of impossible colour said...

CK - oops, just saw your second comment. Yes, exactly! :)

Hannah said...

Hi Andrea-
I'm pulling out my hair trying to get the same expandable post you have on your last long post! Did you change the template style etc etc or is there an easier way! I'm not the most computer savvy, but don't want my posts to look like essays! hmm, maybe that's my own fault! But would love any advice on how to acheive this little internal link thingee you have going on :) It must be simpler than it looks!
Loving the true life blogger encounter lol, I'd love to meet you in the flesh one day! :)

Vintage Verve said...

See - know you know people are following your every word.

That Jacket will get its intended outting very soon.

xx VV

Pretty Little Pictures said...

Aw, thats lovely :) A great jacket to go with a great dress!!

Holly said...

A trend of what? Women trimming their long-haired dogs to create false moustaches? Good grief! I don't...know quite what to think about that! :O

Sam said...

Beautiful jacket! And I'm embarresed that it is so long ago that I've been on your blog.. I was just so busy! I missed it a LOT!

Ellie said...

That's really neat that you bumped into a blogging buddy!

Helga said...

Good morning,Andrea!Re Thursday afternoon,I have to say that I actually felt like a COMPLETE idiot stalker type,and wasn't going to say anything when I say you,but the words just FELL out of my mouth!It was a pleasure to meet you-you're so tiny & cute!-and yes,I did get a couple of scores that day!!(don't be confused by the user name,I don't like to use my real name in public cos I'm paranoid!!)

E(ileen) said...

I can't wait to see your outfit (dress+coat), and you know what? With a hat and some gloves you would totally be ready for the races.