Juliette Hogan Winter 2009 Collection

Juliette Hogan is a designer from my neck of the woods – New Zealand to be exact. Her winter 2009 collection is entitled “Mind Your Manners…”

I wouldn’t wear all the pieces, but I like the soft dusky palette, and the contrasting textures of flimsy sheers, sturdy marino wool felts and crisp silk georgettes.  And hallelujah, waistlines at the waist! Clean, feminine, old-fashioned, pretty.

Here are some of my favourites…