Disneybound July

Come July, it was a pretty simple decision for who I was going to Disneybound. On my trip to Japan last year, I bounded as Princess Jasmine while I was at Tokyo Disney Sea. And for the occasion, I made a green long-sleeve 1940s style dress. Given that it’s more of a winter outfit, I figured that July was the perfect opportunity to wear it again (unfortunately living in Brisbane, we have a pretty weak short winter). I paired up my dress with a Genie lamp necklace and theme earrings that I bought from Disneyland. It’s a simple outfit, but effective and fun. Jasmine is after all one of my all time favourite princesses.

Disneybound June

And finally we reach June. Last month, I chose The Little Mermaid for my disneybound exploits. I had originally planned three outifts, but was too sick to wear one within the month. But two is grounds for effort.

The first, Ursula. I made this dress for my trip to Disneyland in Japan last year, so it was simple enough to pull out of the wardrobe, pair up with some flats and tights and out the door. I did top it off with my Disney shell necklace though.

The second Disneybound was Ariel. My mermaid tights are pretty much a staple in my wardrobe, so it wasn’t hard to decide what I was going to put together for Ariel. I paired up my tights with a long black sweater and purple review cardigan. It’s a simple outfit, but comfy and perfect for casual Friday in the office.

   

Disneybound May

There was no choice when it came to which movie to pick in May. Star Wars was the obvious choice given that May 4this such a recognised day around the world. I made sure that I was prepared and dressed appropriately.

Mixing Han Solo and Princess Leia was my first choice for May 4th. I dug out a pair of jeans and my black knee boots. I added a white shirt (inside out as I only have print shirts) and I pinched one of my dad’s black vest to finish the ensemble. I also wore my millennium falcon necklace and wrapped my hair into buns for the day. Gotta say, at work, not the best idea. It’s rather hard to answer the phone.

My second Star Wars outfit came together from my wardrobe. Last year I got a couple pieces from Elhoffer Designs – one being a Padme jumper. I was a simple matter of pairing it up with a blue singlet and skirt to wear to work. Simple but effective.

Disneybound April

Then came April. With a convention coming up in April, I wanted to keep my April Disneybound to one outfit and a simpler one at that. So, I chose to do Jane from Tarzan. I whipped up a yellow linen 1940s dress with a white collar and paired it off with my American Duchess Skidoo shoes in brown and white and a brown belt. The dress is made from one of my favourite original 1940s patterns – it’s been sized up to fit me, including a full bust adjustment for some extra room in the front. I have this dress in a few different colours sitting in my wardrobe, so way quite happy to add a pretty linen version. And wonderfully enough, it all come from my fabric stash.

Disneybound March

And look at that – I’m playing catch up again. Despite the lack of posting, I have indeed been continuing my Disneybound challenge for the year. For the month of March, I decided to choose Brave as my movie. It’s a fantastic movie with a great soundtrack (despite it not being a musical). This one was a simple put together – green stretch velvet maxi skirt, black t-shirt, brown belt and my celtic style necklace. I did make the maxi skirt for the occasion, but it was a great way to use up the fabric that I had sitting in my stash, and I’m pleased to say that this skirt has become a regular for my work attire.

Disneybound February

February is done and with it, my second month of Disneybounding. This time, I decided on one of my favourite Disney movies - Wreck it Ralph. 

First up - Vanellope. 

  

I whipped up a new pencil skirt for this Disneybound out of some stretch cotton that I had in my fabric stash. It was as simple as pairing with a light green shirt and black heels. I finished it off with some candy hearts brooches and a velvet ribbon for my ponytail. 

Second - Ralph 

   

This was my excuse to finally make some wide leg trousers from a vintage pattern. Hemming was a pain as there was so much fabric, but it was worth it in the end. I also made a tartan blouse of of some left-over linen in my stash (from one of my Bustle gowns). I also added a light green singlet underneath to help give the look. I think this has got to be one of my most successful Disneybounds so far. 

12 Months of Disneybounding

It may seem like I have had a slow start to the year, but I have been sewing like a crazy person the last couple of months. It’s funny, over the last couple of years, I really haven’t made a whole lot of new costumes or clothing. And when I think about it, I suspect it’s because I burnt myself out. But in 2018, I feel like I am finally getting back on track. I do have a new costume in the works, which I will post about soon, but the main thing I have been working on lately is filling my wardrobe with work and casual clothing – all made from stash.

And one of the ways that I am spurring myself to do this is by taking on a challenge. One of my good friends the lovely ainead, challenged me to 12 months of Disneybounding. If you’re not in the know, disneybounding is where you dress in normal clothing but it is inspired in design and colouring by a Disney character. And I don’t know if I am crazy, but I have accepted the challenge.

So, how does the challenge work? Well, each month I pick a Disney movie and I dress as characters inspired by that movie. Some months I might only Disneybound once, and in other months it might be four times. And I’ve been posting outfit shots on my Instagram each time I wear something, making sure to use the hashtag #12monthsdisneybound. Keep in mind that I am wearing this stuff to work, so it does have to be somewhat office appropriate.

So I’ll start off with January. I chose Alice in Wonderland for my first Disney Movie.

First up was Alice herself.

I made a new dress out of some Alice in Wonderland print fabric that I bought on my 2013 trip to Japan (yay for using stash). And then I paired it with some black vintage shoes, an Alice headband leftover from my Lolita days (Innocent World) and some Alice themed jewellery. I topped it off with some Alice perfume oil from Black Pheonix Alchemy Labs (BPAL).

Then came the Cheshire Cat.

This one I managed to put together completely from my closet – pencil skirt and a purple review cardigan (which I have never worn like this). I then added my QPOT Cheshire Cat necklace (that was a Christmas Gift) and again topped it off with some heels and the Cheshire Cat perfume from BPAL.