So, today I got to bring one of my dreams into reality – I gave a guest lecture at my old university, The University of Queensland – better known just as ‘UQ’ to the locals.
I was invited to speak to a group of International Business English students (hi guys, if you’re reading this!) and it was great! I really enjoyed sharing my business journey so far with them, and they had heaps of great questions for me at the end, too.
So – what does one wear to give a lecture? I just went with one of my fave vintage dresses, as well as a good dose of Epheriell jewellery.
Hello, slip! One thing that sets these vintage 50’s dresses apart – you *really* need to wear a slip, there’s no built-in lining!
I love the cut of this dress – I had one lovely student ask me if I made it – I had to be honest and say noooo…. as we all know, my sewing skills are pretty non-existent… though I am improving slightly!
The next shot happened on a crazy camera setting – but I kinda liked how it highlighted the green of the plants (and my eyes, if you look closely) and the red of my hair…
Finally, my first proper fancy-schmancy business cards arrived today, just in time for me to take them to uni with me!
I was supremely pleased with the quality of these, and the fact that they were delivered on time (something I have come to value immensely in a printer, after my last few bad experiences with *bespoke* being delivered late) – so if you are in Oz, and you want some affordable, awesome biz cards, check out Saltprint.
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wow, well done jess! and I have to say, your hair colour looks AMAZING!!!
You’re adorable !
You look great! Hope the talk went well.
thanks for the business card link – I’m in need of some newbies.
Lovely Jess ! Glad to know the lecture went well .
Gorgeous dress – it does look like it was made for/by you, such a perfect fit!
Such a gorgeous outfit! 🙂
You look lovely Jess … it is definitely the perfect dress for you!! xx
I bet you charmed those students with your wisdom and your fantastic style! 😀
Thanks so much, lovelies!
Hope you had better luck with the parking than I did when I delivered my lecture. Walked miles in soggy ground in high heels.
Love the business cards. As I’m always telling Craft Artists they are an image maker, so have the best, as you are the best.
Trish! David told me you’d lectured them a few weeks before! And parking… oh gosh, it was madness – took me so long to find a spot! Luckily there were paths all the way and it wasn’t raining on me 🙂
And yes, I’m very happy to finally have some very lovely biz cards.
you are adorable!!