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The other day I began to think about what to write for this my next blog post. I thought I would write a list of ways that you can use your unwanted clothing and linens for other projects rather than donating them or throwing them away. I still will add a list below, but first I need to address my own hypocrisy. Less than five minutes after those thoughts about the small ways in which I can help the environment by keeping our fabric waste out of landfill for as long as possib

The last time I published a blog post was 11th November 2022! I was just beginning a two year stint in fast fashion retail. It was a weird time where I made some great new friends, earned some good income, but became more and more disheartened by the whole fashion industry, and somehow, I became too busy to do what I actually loved to do. Make and write. The world, especially wealthy nations, has gotten into this understanding that we need more, we need better, we need new, w

It's been several weeks since I have written a blog post or posted much of my Summer Collection pieces on social media. Excuse number 1:...

I have finally created my Summer Collection. It's bright and fun and hopefully not like anything you might find in K Mart, Target, Myer...

Do you dress to become more confident, or do you dress according to how confident you are feeling? Recently I watched a British programme...

This piece I have written is not about my work or about my views on fashion styling, yet it is everything about my work and my views in...

The first photo I posted on my blog, and still one of my favourites Anyone who knows me, knows that I am the quiet one. My husband, Rick...

In the middle of winter, July-August when the Australian side of the world is chilled, I begin to think about what to design for a...

Yesterday I was sitting in a big pink bus thing, awaiting every middle aged woman’s delight, a mammogram. That awesome experience where...

It’s soft and versatile and comes in a range that can be worn all year round. From the thickest woolen knits to the lightest crochet...

I recently bought a pair of black pants from Target without trying them on first. They were a simple pair of stretchy pants to replace my...

In this blog, I am going to take you on a step by step journey as I work on a possible new design for my SuzziMaggs Summer 22/23...

After writing about finding fashion and styling inspiration last week, I have been paying a little more attention to my social media feed...

Following on from my last blog where I confessed that my clothing taste is often changing, in this blog I will attempt to share the many...

Number 5 in my YOU series! It is interesting how by writing a declaration of self acceptance each morning, stating that I will accept who...

Number 4 in my YOU series. Accepting - To receive with approval or favour. This is a troublesome area for me. Even after celebrating,...

The third in my YOU series! Disclaimer - I have no training in counselling or psychology, On this blog I just want to explore my own...

This is the second post in my YOU series. A journey in knowing, accepting, loving and caring for yourself. Know - To be aware through...

Did you know that you are totally worth celebrating? Celebrate: to acknowledge and honour. To say something or someone is great or...

Hello there, how are you? I hope the year has begun well for you! My first blog for the year and it's already February! What did happen...