Plus Size Fashion Tour in Paris, June 2011

Yes, I've finally settled on the dates!

From 20th June, 2011, I will be hosting One Day and Five Day Plus Size Fashion Adventures in gay Paree, the City of Love & Light!

Pop over to the website to read about all the fabulous things we'll be doing:

http://abfabdesigns.com/plus-size-fashion-tour-in-paris.html

Ciao for now
Teena!

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Fabulous fibres & wonderful women Fashionistas

Oh my heart was soooo happy to meet my 'online' friends when I was in Melbourne over the weekend.

My first Abfab Fashionista Afternoon Tea was a HUGE success, and it made my heart fill with joy to see gorgeous women trying on my fashion designs - all handpainted by me.

I met the charming and most delightful Rosemary of Rosemary's Notebook (with whom I've been corresponding for years - an extra special treat to meet in person!), the gorgeous Meryll who looked faaabulous in the handpainted silk habotai Ruana in hot pink, orange and purple, the beautiful Janine Milson of RealWomen.com.au and the stunning Anca -- all these women looked fabulous and made the day a HUGE success!

Thank you ladies!!!!

Seeing my designs being tried on and discussed was such a treat - as a silk/textile artist working from  home, I sell my handpainted clothing online and rarely get to meet a client.

My plus size designs come in 4 lengths - Mini, Midi and Maxi - and for those extra tall gals - the Tall.

Wondering which lengths are available? The measurements from the shoulder to the hems :

1. 35 inch / 90cm
2. 45 inch / 114cm
3. 55 inch /140cm
4. 60 inch /152cm

 The Kaftan shown above is approximately 43" across / 86" around.

The St Tropez Tunique is 45" across, stitched in from the side-seam, so 35" across/70" around.

More info: 

http://www.abfabdesigns.com/wild-abandon-handpainted-summer-tunics.html

I'd love to hear what you think of these new designs (I'll be posting photos for the rest of the designs this week - stay tuned!)

Cheers
Teena!

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Fashionista Afternoon Teas with Teena Hughes Handpainted Silk

I am SOOOO excited to let you know that I have scheduled my first :

FASHIONISTA AFTERNOON TEA!

It will be held in Melbourne where I'll be visiting for a few days, and the next one will be in Sydney soon after.

To find out more, pop over to my website and register today >>

The clothing/wearable art is in size 12 to approximately size 30, so every gorgeous Goddess can try on something!

I look foward to meeting you!

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Crisp cotton voile waiting to be transformed

I have some crisp cotton voile just waiting to be turned into beautiful summer clothing, and thought you might like to see the colours ... yes, four of my trademark colours:

• hot pink
• orange
• lime green
• and turquoise blue.

Unfortunately they didn't have any purple the day I bought these or that too would be part of this rainbow :-)

Cotton voile is a fine light cotton perfect for tops, shirts, even sarongs as it lets the air flow through and is beautiful to wear on a hot summer's day or evening.

My mind is wandering hither and yon, thinking of cool summer tops and floating coverups ... perfect for the hot summers we always have in Sydney, as well as for resort wear, cruise wear, beach wear ...

As I make each piece and upload it to my website, I'll post a link so you can see what I've been up to!

Ciao ciao
Teena!

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Plus Size Fashion in Paris, France

Today I'm updating the info on my website about the Plus Size Fashion Adventure in Paris, France - you can join me from 20-27th July, 2009.

Most people think French fashion is for lanky models on catwalks - but not so.

I've found some faaabulous Plus Size clothing stores in Paris and will be sharing them each morning of the Adventure in July. In the afternoons we'll visit cafes, museums, shoe stores, interesting historical shopping arcades ... oh I can't wait!

PS - I used to live in Paris and I just love showing other people around the city I love!

Join me for a Silk Painting Adventure and a Plus Size Fashion Adventure in Paris, France!
http://www.abfabdesigns.com/adventures.html

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Handpainted silk plus size top

Silk chiffon is sooooo beautiful and the fact that it's see-through means that I can paint the brightest colours and if the silk is worn over white clothing, it stands out in a crowd ...

Wearing the silk over other complementary/similar colours works just as well.

This handpainted silk chiffon Teena Top at right in hot pink and lime green looks gorgeous with my hot pink silky satin tank top and matching pants, and yes, you guessed it - I DO have a lime green top and pants too!

The extra wide extra long scarf wrapped around the model's head is great for added effect, and perfect for cooler weather to keep the little earsies warm.

You can read more about this Teena Top on my website under Wearable Art:

http://abfab-australia.com

Talk soon!
Teena


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