True Blue

This morning I finally got a chance to head into the dye studio. I did up a set of Alley Cat in some new fun colours, and I gave the silver cardigan a good long soak in some indigo dye.

I wasn't sure how dark or how blue I was going to be able to get it. Silk doesn't take dye as well as wool, and with a pale green base, it was bound to come out a little on the greenish side.

But I'm pretty pleased with the results.I blocked out beautifully - as only silk can. As soon as you wet it, it just opens right up.

It's funny - last year, I didn't have very much blue in my wardrobe. I tend towards much warmer colours. Green is definitely my favourite colour - but even then I tend towards ones that are more yellow or brown than blue. The rest of my wardrobe is mostly pinks, reds, burgundy and rusty orange. But every time I wore something blue, I'd get a compliment from someone.

So now when I'm out shopping, I don't automatically rule out the blue and as a result, I have several dresses this cardigan is going to be perfect for. Modeled shots will come next weekend, I think. Stay tuned!