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Monday, July 06, 2015
If I were in charge of Clara's wardrobe....
....I'd be sure to choose this dress for her. In some ways, it is a combination of several Clara dresses- Journey to the centre of the TARDIS she wears a quirky patterned dress with black shirt collar in a similar shape; in another episode, The name of the Doctor, she wears a green and blue tartan mini-dress with a black collar (here).
This one comes from a brand called Closet, whose dresses I have been collecting over the past 6 years. There's a little independent shop near school that has sold them since before they got into shops like House of Frazer, Debenhams, Asos and online. That shop still sells them as their main brand and periodically, if I am headed up to London, I nip in there as it is close to the station.
I like a lot of their dresses that are in cotton material- they do do other materials like scuba and synthetics, but it is definitely the cotton ones that I like best. Plus, I know that I can just buy one without trying it on and know it fits me perfectly- their size 8 is always my perfect size.
In case you think that is entirely too tenuous for TARDIS Tuesday, then I did add a Dalek pin badge for a little extra geeky points!
Today, I took my year 6's to play a Javanese Gamelan orchestra. We always study Balinese and Javanese gamelan in the summer term and I am lucky to be able to access one at our local music school for free - firstly because our music school offers that service but also, that I am a gamelan player myself, therefore am allowed to take my own groups to teach them there. We had a great time and they did really well- I took a video of them playing and it sounded really effective! This is the Javanese gamelan in case you are wondering and the piece that we learnt (this is not us!) ....
The other class goes next week! Also, another school has agreed to lend me some timpani so my darling little girl who is playing the timpani parts in orchestra on Bass Chime bars gets to play real timps at last!!! How cool is that!?!
You are right, Kezzie, that dress fits you perfectly. How cute is that little Tardis!!! It would be pretty cool if you could shrink and fit in it or expand it and fit it it.
You never cease to amaze me that you can play so many instruments. This is pretty cool. Your students don't know how lucky they are to have you as a music teacher. Thanks for the video. I quite enjoyed it. Hugs, JB
Timpani...that sounds so familiar. I never took to an instrument other than shaking a tambourine here and there but that one rings a bell. Its not a bell is it?
And as for your Doctor Who outfit, I say Who wouldn't be wowed by this sweet frock and the even sweeter frock-ette inside of it. It has been too long since I have gotten to see and enjoy those lovely, dancer legs! I was so happy that you shared them. So wow!!
What a lovely dress! To answer your question about Northumberland (which I kept forgetting to answer!), no I don't think we will be heading to Northumberland this year, which is a shame. Dave fancies Cornwall and we don't have the time/funds for a lot of travelling. I would like to go again though as there's lots still to see that way so perhaps another time we could meet one day when you are there.
you do look absolutely fabulous, utterly beautiful, remarkably stylish and wonderfully feminine !!!! ( I tend to use a lot of advers when I'm excited)
I'm so in love with this patterned dress...and that collar is adorable!
I do like that badge...reminds me what Dalek means in Dr. Who Universe, because in Croatian it means Far Away....I wonder has someone stumbled upon that already.
The gamelan concert is very nice, you read my mind, I was going to ask you to show something one day! Unfortunately, I didn't wear anything blue for latest outfit, maybe next time...I loooved the dress, it is really amazing and I would love to know this shop! Judging by this fabulous dress you are wearing it really has fantastic things! You look really sweet and beautiful! DenisesPlanet.com
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I LOVE THIS DRESS SO MUCH.
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Corinne x
You are right, Kezzie, that dress fits you perfectly. How cute is that little Tardis!!! It would be pretty cool if you could shrink and fit in it or expand it and fit it it.
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me that you can play so many instruments. This is pretty cool. Your students don't know how lucky they are to have you as a music teacher.
Thanks for the video. I quite enjoyed it.
Hugs,
JB
Gadzooks! That dress! Adorable! How you can keep so enthusiastic and cheery and still work summers is beyond me. I bow down to you, my friend!
ReplyDeleteTimpani...that sounds so familiar. I never took to an instrument other than shaking a tambourine here and there but that one rings a bell. Its not a bell is it?
ReplyDeleteAnd as for your Doctor Who outfit, I say Who wouldn't be wowed by this sweet frock and the even sweeter frock-ette inside of it. It has been too long since I have gotten to see and enjoy those lovely, dancer legs! I was so happy that you shared them. So wow!!
All Things Bright and Lovely
Such a pretty dress, it's so flattering ❤
ReplyDeleteMusic lessons have certainly come a long way from when I was at school! xxx
such a pretty dress!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a Clara-esque dress. Very pretty it looks on you too.
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What a lovely dress! To answer your question about Northumberland (which I kept forgetting to answer!), no I don't think we will be heading to Northumberland this year, which is a shame. Dave fancies Cornwall and we don't have the time/funds for a lot of travelling. I would like to go again though as there's lots still to see that way so perhaps another time we could meet one day when you are there.
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with Dr. Who but this dress is super cute!!
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That is such a 'Clara' dress! Yes, Closet do lovely dresses and this is gorgeous on you. Love the mini Tardis and the Dalek pin badge!
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That dress is such a perfect fit, no wonder you're a fan!
ReplyDeleteI know the room in the video well, it's where I trade when we're in Bath! x
you do look absolutely fabulous, utterly beautiful, remarkably stylish and wonderfully feminine !!!! ( I tend to use a lot of advers when I'm excited)
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with this patterned dress...and that collar is adorable!
I do like that badge...reminds me what Dalek means in Dr. Who Universe, because in Croatian it means Far Away....I wonder has someone stumbled upon that already.
that music event sounds great!
remind me * not reminds me (sorry typo).
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful dress and you look very elegant. It really suits you.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a Clara dress too!
The gamelan concert is very nice, you read my mind, I was going to ask you to show something one day! Unfortunately, I didn't wear anything blue for latest outfit, maybe next time...I loooved the dress, it is really amazing and I would love to know this shop! Judging by this fabulous dress you are wearing it really has fantastic things! You look really sweet and beautiful!
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Another pretty dress, I love this one too xx
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