7 Days of Hawaiian "Honeymoon"
When Steven and I got married at the end of July, we didn't pack our bags and board a plane to an exotic getaway the very next day. Nah, I only had a week away from work and I knew I wouldn't have time to really enjoy a holiday overseas. Moreover, Steven's family was visiting and we were having fun hosting them and showing them around the city.Honeymoon is a state of mind. Despite the absence of a vacation outside the city, I still found the strong urge to bust out my Hawaiian prints for the whole week right after our wedding. Well, Singapore is a tropical city!So here's a quick roundup of all the Hawaiian prints I wore for the 7 days right after my wedding. Some are vintage, some are me-made. My collection of Hawaiian prints (both me-made and vintage) is ever-growing, so writing a blog post like this gives me a chance to reflect on what I currently own in my wardrobe. Through exercises like this, I hope to continue to refine my wardrobe and develop a style that is truly mine.Keep scrolling for the details!
At a glance…
Hawaiian item: Me-made dressPattern: Cynthia Rowley 2250Fabric: Polycotton featuring a border print with hibiscus and palm trees, purchased in SydneyFun fact: I wore this dress on the night I met Steven for the first time. 'Nuff said, never getting rid of this!
At a glance…
Hawaiian item: Vintage 1980s dress, Japanase label, purchased in Hong KongAlso wearing: Second-hand wicker purse, thrifted sandalsThis dress makes me feel kinda meh. Some days I think it's a great, casual dress and on other days, I find the print too... 1980's. I'll probably let go of this soon...
At a glance…
Hawaiian item: Me-made shorts with elastic waistband and pocketsPattern: New Look 6055Fabric: Polyester in a print featuring musicians, surfers and Hawaiian floral with a background of ocean waves, purchased in SydneyThis is a pretty unusual look for me. I think I was headed to the gym in this get-up. Regardless, it's still a pretty unusual make for me. Well, I made these way back in 2013 when I was still finding my style and wasn't quite sure what I was doing with my sewing. It is actually overall a pretty decent make considering that I was still pretty much a beginner sexist at that time, but I find the print placement on the front questionable. Guess I should really look into selling these shorts or donating them. They're just not me anymore!
At a glance…
Hawaiian item: Vintage 1960s Liberty House of Hawaii - I can't remember where I bought this!Also wearing: Vintage bamboo purseI keep telling myself that I need to wear orange more often. This bright orange dress is an instant mood-booster, fits me right, and is definitely a keeper.
At a glance…
Hawaiian item: Vintage 1970s in the most amazing citrus yellow! Purchased in Hong Kong.Also wearing: Vintage bamboo purse, thrifted sandalsAnother keeper! I am so in love with neon Hawaiian dresses. When I first put this dress on in Hong Kong, I basically gasped and told my friend that this would be my burial dress - the dress I would be buried in. Well, the truth is, I want to be cremated and I think the fumes from burning this polyester dress will be pretty nasty. I still love this dress but it's not gonna be my burial dress anymore.
At a glance…
Hawaiian item: Vintage 1970s with statement hibiscus border print. Purchased in Hong Kong.Also wearing: Vintage bamboo purse, vintage silk scarf, thrifted earringsI am undecided about this Hawaiian number. There are many things I like about this dress: it's made of 100% cotton, it has dramatic sleeves and an eye-catching border print. Unfortunately, it just lacks the oomph that the previous bright Hawaiian dresses give. Some days I am ready to sell this to a new owner. Some days I think I would keep it. For now it's sitting in my online Carousell (aka Singapore Depop) account until the right owner comes along.
At a glance…
Hawaiian item: Me-made shorts Pattern: Self-draftedFabric: Cotton in a print featuring Hawaiian landscape, surfboards, and cruise ships with a background of ocean waves in navy blueThere's no doubt that this is also a keeper. Steven has a shirt that I made with this same fabric, and I also recently finished a 1950's style bra top (Simplicity 1426) using the same fabric. Pardon me, but my weakness is in matching honeymoon sets. I will have some photos taken for the blog soon once Steven is back from his trip. Keep your eyes peeled!