Eco-Style and Life-Style ranges:
I like using industry & designer off cuts, bits that are left over and what would usually end up in the landfill. I use them in my designs thus creating a truly unique garment for you to cherish, so even if I wanted to make more than one I actually couldn’t make an exact replica! Not that I’d want to mass produce. I love the fact each garment is one of a kind and special. Because of my passion for re-using, re-purposing and reducing waste, I will use the tag line “Eco-Style” for garments that are constructed using more than 90% industry off cuts and recycled/re-purposed materials (including buttons, zips etc), making it easy for you to know what you are purchasing.

My “Life-Style” range is just that, real garments for real women (sizes 14+) while retaining the uniqueness and distinct designs that are easily combined into your existing wardrobe without being mass produced and often are also listed as “Eco-Style”. Too easy!

For the younger ladies there is the “Milady” range, bringing originality back to make each garment unique, distinct and truly yours. Keeping with the moto of “no two items are the same”, making sure you are wearing something special just for you. Obviously constructed in smaller sizes and only in the colors listed. And again, some are also Eco-style or combos.

Combos:
I like designing complete outfits (or looks) because they are a great source of creative outlet. Sometimes they can be turned into individual items but sometimes they clearly only belong together and will be offered as a set or combo only. That’s not to say you can’t separate them and integrate them successfully into your existing wardrobe once you get them home.

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Postage within New Zealand only is included in the price listed, flick me an email (monicatoretto@gmail.com) if you are overseas and I’ll let you know how much shipping would be before you purchase.

AVAILABLE GARMENTS:

COMBOS:  (not sold separately)

This brand new addition is just stunning. I love the color combination of the apple green satin top and the blue & black polka dot mini skirt with pleats on the front. It is super cute! The mini is about mid thigh in length.

Black & white summer dress complete with a beautiful red & white polka dot bolero style jacket. The jacket has black satin lining and a button closure, and is a great addition to mix and match with your existing wardrobe.
The dress length is mid thigh.

Silver with black velvet jacket and skirt combo.
This was one of my favorite outfits to design and make. The skirt started the whole process, it started as a sample or trial garment to try a few new techniques on and I decided to finish it because it looked just so cute, but as such does have a few edges on the inside that aren’t finished to a high standard (resulting in the reduced price). The jacket was then made using the same fabric and the velvet crop top underneath completes the look and provides a little splash of colour.
The entire outfit is 100% Eco-Style, made entirely of industry left overs. Gorgeous set and I wish I had made it in my size but my loss is someone’s gain!

SINGLE ITEMS:
Pleated cotton blend mini skirt with a striking tulip print. Simply gorgeous!
Finished length is mid thigh.

Rose applique top. A sleeveless buttoned front linen blend top with beautiful multiple rose applique on the front, shoulders, back and side. Will look stunning on a pair of jeans or dress it up with a skirt. Versatile and one of a kind.

DRESSES:

This colorful little number is a lightweight sleeveless dress which would be ideal to toss on over a swim-suit or tank with shorts for a casual look in the summer months. Finished length is just above the knee (from waist to finished length is 57 cm).

A gorgeous pink striped dress that is made of mainly a cotton blend with some linen parts, it has super cute short sleeves and turquoise blue detail on the front. It is shorter than the dress above and can come as a combo with the equally cute little black bolero jackets that is fully lined with matching turquoise blue satin and details, or on its own.

I just love this combo, the bolero jacket has a small sequin flower on the left front and the lapels are corduroy which looks just so nice. Sleeves are 3/4 lengths. The bolero jacket is fully lined with a stunning turquoise blue satin that matches the blue details on the dress.

CAPES:
Especially suited for the New Zealand spring weather. These short length capes are perfect to wear over a long sleeve T-shirt or cardigan, depending on where you live. They are very warm and easy to wear. This size fits most – I’m 5’8″ tall and on me these capes fall just below the top of my jeans.