Up early on Saturday morning to take a day trip to the Gold Coast with the family, now the Queensland "Schoolies" have vacationed & vacated... Loving it on the quieter end of the so-called "Glitter Strip" at Coolangatta, home of amazing cafes, quirky boutiques & stunning views of the sea & sand...
Taking a walk in the shade between Greenmount & Rainbow Bay...
Stopping for the obligatory outfit shots by the stairs... Oh, the life of a fashion blogger...
Dress: Blue Illusion silk
Sandals: Betts for Her patent
Bag: Vera May patent
Hat: Vintage, 1950s straw & raffia
Cuff: Wallace Bishop silver
Beaded Bracelets: Emmala wooden (from Coolangatta Markets)
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The most important accessory for a hot & sunny day: a sunhat.
This one is a vintage beauty with stylised cloche shape that I picked up from The Ipswich Antique Centre in mint condition, even down to the intact hand-beading on the little raffia flowers dotted around the front & down to the brim.
One of the most comfortably pairs of sandals that I've ever owned due to the slight wedge heel & the elastic straps that hug the ankles. And the best bit? The fact that they are made from black patent means that they still have a "dressy" look & will match both casual & smart casual ensembles. WIN.
Getting my feet wet at beautiful Rainbow Bay...
After a walk on the beach, it was time for brunch before a quick browse at the myriad of shops dotted around McLean Street. We decided on Cecada Modern Dining overlooking the beach & were so glad we did: the prices were competitive, the portion sizes massive, the service exemplary & the food divine! Scroll down to see for yourself:
Dad getting ready to tuck into the "Big Breakfast."
Mum tucking into a plate of sausages, scrambled eggs & baked beans.
For me, it was Eggs Benedict with mushrooms & a side order of hash browns, washed down with a chai latte while breathing in the glorious salt spray from the water beyond...
It doesn't get much better than that. Heaven.
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