Thank you, and goodnight.

MASSIVE thanks to those of you who've donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

After 31 days of frocks and skirts, I've saved my favourite for last.

P.S. Follow me back at my regular blog, The Engineer's Other Life.

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Making Thai in a sarong

A sarong is a dress, right?

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red

More than half a dozen of you have donated! That's brilliant. Now, the other 1318 hits this website has had in October... well, I'm just saying - looking at my website for free doesn't help ovarian cancer research.

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Thursday night in the grotto

I was lucky to even get this photo while the sun was still in the sky. The grotto is really peaceful, especially at this time of day.

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How's the serenity? So much serenity.

I love the power lines. They remind me of man's ability to generate electricity.

Me. Onehunga Bay. A good reason to go elsewhere for a swim.

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1976. Or, Grandma's dress no. 3.

I figure this dress is from about 1976 (well, it's definitely from before I was born).

I have taken the liberty of assuming that in 1976...

• everybody had a candle with the year on it;
• they read yearbooks from Frank Scott Bunnell High School; and
• read sewing and cooking books when the yearbook got boring.

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Labour Day!

Back to the 10+ hour a day grind tomorrow, then. Huh.

Enjoy my "Blue Steel".

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Dress from my favourite aunty

I actually only HAVE one aunty, so I'm not offending anyone here.

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Meine grünes Kleid

Ya. I just whipped this up this morning. Apologies to any Germans, if I have screwed up the title of this post.

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Long weekend ahead

Friday night. Reading books. Ovarian cancer. Important research. Donate now.

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Look where my couch is!

I wish it was sunny, and that I was in Devonport overlooking Rangitoto. However, I'm actually just a tired little engineer lying on my couch at home.

Make my day - please donate a few dollars to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

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Turning heads with a turned hem

Quite a few people at work asked about this skirt. I made it - I love BurdaStyle magazine.

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The tiniest sewing machine

Did you know: pretty much everyone reading this should be able to spare a few dollars for ovarian cancer research. Thanks to those who've already done so!

Dress: Benetton. Necklace with tiny sewing machine: Mecino. Oddly angled photograph: Chris.

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Brownies and the best shirt

I made the skirt. I bought the shirt.

But Kirsti posted me the brownies. Thanks!

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Best red dress ever

This is my Mad Men Dress. You'll be seeing it again.

Just threw this little thing on for a spot of lounging.

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SUNSHINE. It's great for frock-wearing.

I love Vitamin D. Please excuse the slightly awkward pose - it looks like I have no neck.

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Symptoms and special shoes

Did you know: some of the symptoms of ovarian cancer include bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating, and urinary problems. However, not all women with cancer will have these symptoms, and these symptoms can also be caused by many other health issues.

I am wearing a dress in this picture (and I also have a head, though you can't see it). But really, it's all about THE SHOES. THE SHOES. THE SHOES. I love them. They are clompy and gorgeous.

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Fun with GIMP and a little black dress

So close to halfway through Frocktober, and I haven't repeated a dress yet!

In case you were wondering, GIMP is free photo-editing software. If I was sensible I would have photo-edited MYSELF, but a) it would take me weeks to make myself look good, and b) it's more fun to muck around.

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Workin' late and wearin' orange

My dress is a similar colour to my usual stylish hi-vis. I don't care.

Can't really see my dress in this picture? I also don't care. Spent too long at work to have any creativity left for today.

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Flappy dress and a strong volcanic wind

Standing on a volcano on a windy day with a flappy dress can be rather risqué. Big thanks to the guy who took the photo for me on top of Mt Eden (Maungawhau).

And check out Extra Large As Life for a round-up of fantastic frocked females!

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