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Ingrid (L) and Celia Morris from Dragstar Fashion Boutique in Newtown.

Tell: Handmade earrings, Yayoi Kusama necklace from Japan, Tatty Devine giant zip necklace, Table Eight dress from op shop, The Social Studio cardigan, Black Milk leggings, Fluevog boots.

Share: Today I headed down to Dragstar in Newtown to meet with owner, and general *wonder-lady* Celia. Celia graciously agreed to look over our The Social Studio Sydney plan: especially looking out our retail model for the clothing store and manufacturing. And really, who better to know? Celia has successfully run her own Dragstar label for close to twenty years, so she *well* knows how Sydney retail works! Just take a look at her locally-produced clothing and you’ll see what I mean. It’s all great. Plus, she’s super helpful, and her support is a wonderful endorsement for the ways local business is truly supportive of social justice and social enterprise. Thanks Celia xo

Fashion-wise, today I seek to see how much *matchy-matchy* fashion I can achieve in one outfit. And tell me, are your own eyes already twitching, because look, even my eyes have gone red… Oh no hold on, that’s just my red eye make-up!!

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Show: Oh, how I love wearing The Social Studio and other, fine, local Australian fashion. That grin is *pure* joy!

Tell: Glasses from op shop, earrings from the UK, Tatty Devine necklace, vintage belt worn as necklace, The Social Studio felt jacket from TSS4 collection, Dragstar dress, Black Milk leggings, Trippen sandals from outlet store in Berlin, Oroton purse from op shop, Ken Done scarf (*love*).

Share: So much meeting and greeting over these past two days… Yesterday I met and chatted with Tom from StartSomeGood about crowdfunding, and then I met with Celia at Dragstar about running boutique fashion labels locally (and ended up being involved in their *rad* competition. Check out my impromptu presentation skills – or lack thereof – here ). Below is Ingrid and I unveiling the Dragstar winner:

A big thank you to Tom and Celia for your time and expertise. Very helpful. Then today I met with Natasha who is writing a media piece on The Social Studio for Andable (who are launching in May – check it out – like Etsy with social impact).

And next I’m off to meet some of the lovely women from Africa Konnect. Plus, all this fun while wearing this *excellent* The Social Studio‘s felt cape… check out the back detailing… Yep, it’s like louvre system while I zip around the joint!! And, of course, a Happy Friday to you, xo