Wears Umbrella Dress from AW 2009

Hi, my name is Maranne and afternoon naps make me happy.

I’m the same age as 80s teen sensation Tiffany .

My first memory of fashion is my Cabbage Patch slippers. Since then I have developed a deep love for comfort shoes.

I’ve been wearing petals since Meg let me and my favourite piece is culottes, culottes, culottes!

I work as a teacher , but when I have time off I like to not teach anyone anything.

I love to eat breakfasts on weekends that I pay for and other people cook.

I take my coffee in a sippy cup on the way to work.

Listening to anyone trying to play my childhood keyboard, the Casio Rapman always perks me up.

The last book that left a strong impression on me was Are You Dave Gorman? I considered it for a while, then realised that I wasn’t. On a long journey to somewhere I’d like to read all of the instruction manuals I never got to.

I hope that my car gets fixed and I don’t have to pay for it.

Wears Breeze Skirt and a selection of well curated op-shop glories

Hi, my name is Michelle and baby animals, especially cows with big brown eyes and wet noses, make me happy.

I’m the same age as Jennifer Hawkins.

My first memory of fashion is being allergic to pants. Since then I have embraced skirts and dresses to their full potential.

I’ve been wearing petals since the beginning and my favourite piece is the umbrella print skirt.

I work for WAAPA inthe Costume Department, but when I have time off I like to cook, eat and sleep.

I like to eat stinky cheese like Tallegio with cold dry white wine.

I take my coffee too often.

Listening to Kate Miller Heidke always perks me up.

The last book that left a strong impression on me was Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas; the poetry is beautiful but quirky. On a long journey to Florence I’d like to read A Room with a View.

I hope my tan boots never die.

Wears Racer Top and Penguin Culotte from AW 2009

Hi, my name is Lien See Leong and friends, food and fashion make me happy.

I’m the same age as Zac Hansen.

My first memory of fashion is the light purple corduroy overalls with a scorpion patch when I was 4. Since then i feel the need to constantly buy overalls and jumpsuits.

I’ve been wearing petals since it first hatched out of Meg’s head and my favourite piece is the Umbrella Dress

I work as a costume designer for film, but when I have time off I like to catch up with my friends and buy outrageous art.

I love to eat constantly! Usually at a favourite haunt in Mt Lawley

I take my coffee not at all. I drink hot chocolate or peppermint tea

Listening to Muse always perks me up.

The last book that left a strong impression on me was A Fighter’s Heart by Sam Sheridan. On a long journey to my next holiday destinationI’d like to read Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel

I hope good times are just around the corner

Wears Jolly Holiday Dress from SS 2009

Hi, my name is Terri-Anne and being free makes me happy.

I’m the same age as many people not worth mentioning, except maybe Audrey Tautau and a few of my friends.

My first memory of fashion is being inspired by Bridget Bardot fashion in Dolly magazine when I was 13. I made my first dress from a 50’s dress pattern and that’s when my passion for creating garments really took off..

I’ve been wearing petals since its conception. My favourite piece is the Chimney Leg Pants for its sheer wearability

I work as a Fashion Freelancer and mother of two little people, and at Edith Cowan University as a Tutor in Contemporary Fashion, , but when I have time off I like to bake bread, brew beer, and play the piano.

I like to eat Dim Sum with my sister and her husband who introduced me to it.

I take my coffee in the car with me.

Listening to The Stray Cats always perks me up.

The last book that left a strong impression on me was “Eat Pray Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert.

On a long journey to experience the new Museum of Islamic Art in Quatar, I’d like to read about that religion and its history in the hope of understanding the amazing architecture of the building and its contents better.

I hope that I never get a terminal illness or have to suffer chronic pain as I would like to live a long happy life with my children and travel world un-hindered.

Wearing Silky Fillament Blouse from SS 2009

I’m the same age as my favourite cousin (shhh don’t tell my other cousins)

My first memory of fashion is receiving a dress with a matching fabric covered belt for my 5^th birthday. Since then I’ve expanded my collection of belts and drilled cup hooks into a shelf so I can hang them.

I’ve been wearing petals since I started designing it and my favourite piece is the dauntless crusader coat, but I still don’t have one of my own!

I work as a costumier and fashion designer, but when I have time off I like to follow all the design ideas that pop in to my head when I’m too busy to do anything about them.

I like to eat salad nicoise, camembert and crunchy bread at the beach at the end of a long day.

I take my coffee as soon as I can after waking up to save those around me from my sans coffee mood.

The last book that left a strong impression on me was the Life and Times of Michael K, even though I’m not normally a Coetzee fan. On a long train journey in the Dolomites I’d like to read the Guardian and essay or short story collections from Black Inc, McSweeny’s and Meanjin.

I hope you like the clothes!

At Petals in Disarray fashion is not about trends. Fashion design doesn’t end with garment construction. This label is honoured and inspired to be invited into the lives of its customers. The Petals in Everyday blog introduces some of these customers.