Frocktober Day Twenty-Eight

Finally up to date with my posts...this frock is one I bought from Savers, but one of those expensive Savers items I'm usually repulsed at (paying over $10 at Savers...no thanks!). Hm. Funny story about that. Picked up a Burberry (with tags, brand new, and the real deal) velvet jacket at Savers a while back, but it was $30 and I was in the Savers mindset, so returned it to the rack, only to pass two girls five minute later saying "This is awesome...we can totally sell this on eBay and make heaps!". Boo.

Frocktober Day Twenty-Seven

Almost at the end of the month. Third time I've worn this one, but it's such a great work dress. It looks good with a suit jacket, which is pretty important for three reasons - I work at the AMA, I had a meeting with some State Opposition party members (Libs like suits, funny that), and jackets cover my tattoo. All important things to think of!

Also, my necklace, which is nearly impossible to see, was given to me by my grandma. It's really beautiful, but delicate. So I probably won't wear it all that much.

Frocktober Day Twenty-Six

So...I didn't get a photo of my work dress today. But it was the same one I wore on Day Fifteen...which I'm really going to have trouble giving back!

Frocktober Day Twenty-Five

Monday Frock! A bit boring, but comfy

Frocktober Day Twenty-Four

A great one from the Frock Exchange - thanks, Kate's mum!

Frocktober Day Twenty-Three

Weekend frock time! I got this one at the good ol' Lara op shop ages ago, and this is the first time I've ventured out in it. As you can notice, it's quite floral and that's not really my thing!

Frocktober Day Twenty-Two

Frocktober has been so much fun. Not only is it great to be involved in such a fantastic cause, I love having excuses to wear dresses like this. Lent to me from Niki V, and this is going to be another hard one to give back. I wore it to The Drones concert last night, and was happy and encouraged to see many frocks there! Also had dinner at Coda...an amazing Asian restaurant in the city, highly recommend it! Not a bad back-up plan when Movida has a two hour wait...

Frocktober Day Twenty-One

I bought this dress for my friend Heather's birthday party last year, and love it to bits. However, I am also terrified of damaging it, so I don't wear it often.

Frocktober Day Twenty

Another frock repeat - I'm still not convinced I like this one. Flattering from certain angles, then at other angles, I look like the side of a house. Anyway, I've done pretty well not to repeat too many work frocks so far this month, thanks to some generous loans!

Frocktober Day Nineteen

Thanks to Judy C for this frock loan, and to Stella - I promise to give your scarf back (sometime...!)

Donate to my Frocktober efforts! (plus puppy)

So, you've seen my frockin' efforts so far, so now it's time to put your money where your mouth is and donate to the cause!

Frocktober aims to help improve the outlook for women with ovarian cancer by supporting the quest for a suitable early detection test through fundraising for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Thank you for supporting me and helping in the search for improved outcomes in ovarian cancer.

Donation information

• Web: http://frocktober.org/donate/

All transactions conducted on our Web site use Paypal and are encrypted using a secure server to protect your privacy. Include my registration number in the confirmation page: 615246

• Electronic Funds Transfer: Enter my registration number in the 'reference' field from your internet banking service. This will help track your payment.

Account name: Frocktober Inc
BSB 633000
Account number 134323187

• Cheque / Money Order: Please make payable to Frocktober Incorporated and post to

Frocktober Inc
10 Mulquiney Crescent
Highton VIC  3216.

And to help sweeten the deal, here is a photo of a French bulldog puppy-

Frockapalooza: Official Frock Party 2010!

The one and only Official Frock Party of 2010 is coming up in two weeks....I've already got my lovely 80s number planned for the party, so what are you doing?? There will be a raffle, some tasty food, some great tunes, and some wicked frocks, so come along and get involved!

Frockapalooza: Official Frock Party 2010!
 
Been working hard all month? Frocking up, raising funds, getting your friends and colleagues involved? Well, this is a chance to let your hair down and celebrate all of your achievements!
Date: Friday 29 October 2010
Time: 7.30pm-late
Venue: Ernie Brown’s, 60 Brougham St, Geelong (in the TAC building)
Tickets are only $30 (plus booking fee) and include fingerfood, complimentary drink and live music.
Needless to say – the dress code is smart/casual/neat/formal/any kind of… FROCK!

Go to the Frocktober website to buy a ticket!

On another note, if you're feeling the mid-Frocktober slump, click here and find some other citzien journalists (re: bloggers) to share you stories with!

Frocktober Day Eighteen

First day back in work Frocks. I've concluded that weekend Frocks are much, much more fun. Again thanks to the lovely Ms Bellett for the dress loan, which is super comfy. My necklace is from Elk. Apparently if it gets wet it'll stain, and I'll look like I have jaundice. I'm carrying an umbrella around today!

Frocktober Day Seventeen

Thanks to the lovely Claire Bellett for the dress loan. Who would've thought apricot suited anyone? My necklace, which is a bit hard to see, is from a lovely local (Torquay) jewellery designer, Sally Cook. The label is Run Around the Garden. You can check them out on Facebook. My badge is a super cool mirror badge given to my by my pal Justine...I think she even has a blog herself!

Frocktober Day Sixteen

Picked this one up at the highly successful and FUN Frock Exchange at Matthew Flinder's Girls Secondary on Friday night. There were some great finds there! (PS, thanks for the dress, Kate :D)

Frocktober Day Fifteen

Going to the Pink Ribbon lunch at the Park Hyatt. I'm not really a pink person!

Frocktober Day Fourteen

Thanks for the frock loan, Fron!

Frocktober Day Thirteen

Way too cold to not wear tights today, as it turns out...anyway, an old Theory dress I bought in the US a few years ago!

Frocktober Day Twelve

Another work frock.

Frocktober Day Eleven

First repeated work frock of the month.

Frocktober Day Ten

Mighty hungover from the Murder Junkies show the night before...glad this is a blurry photo.

Frocktober Day Nine

So I can't find my Day Eight photo, but this is Day Nine...from a shop on Sydney Rd (now closed) called Dagmar Rousset, and I absolutely love it!

Frocktober Day Seven

Yet another work frock...

Frocktober Day Six

Another work frock (there will be too many of these for my liking). Thanks Niki V for loaning this one, a gorgeous frock from Ojay!

Frocktober Day Five

Thanks again for the dress loan, Claire!

Frocktober Day Four

First day of work for Frocktober 2010! Thanks Lara op-shop.

Frocktober Day Three

Checked out the UCI Cycling Championships on Day Three in Lara (where all the important people are).  It was hot, and my unprepared winter legs saw the sun for the first time in a loooong time.

Frocktober Day Two

Dear Claire,

Thank you for the so called 'fat dress'. This has to be the most comfy one in my rotation so far...

Frocktober Day One

A bit belated, but this is the frock I wore to the Frock Launch at Beav's Bar, Geelong. Thanks to Niki for the frock and shoe lending. Also thanks to Niki's dad for the belt! This dress is amazing, but looks like a big ol' 70s mumu without the belt.

I also like Mia Farrow.

I heart Sufjan Stevens.

Frocktober is here!

Hi everyone. I'm completely new to this fan-dangled blog thing, so bear with me.

I've set this up so my dear friends and work colleagues believe me when I say I'm wearing a dress a day for Frocktober 2010. Frocktober was started (unofficially) in 2007 and incorporated in 2008 by my incredibly clever friends, with backgrounds in medicine, teaching, architecture, design and health.

Frocktober is a fundraising initiative which raises raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF). Through fun – and sometimes quirky – measures, Frocktober is all about:

-Increasing the public’s awareness of ovarian cancer.

-Promoting women’s health and wellbeing.

-Celebrating the great diversity of shapes, sizes and colours women come in.


Frocktober has raised over $55 000 in two years time, and we're making great progress with our fundraising in 2010.

The symptoms of late-stage ovarian cancer are very general, and often mistaken for more common, less serious ailments.

There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer, and this is what Frocktober is raising money for. So, help support this frockin' good cause! Go to www.frocktober.org for more information.