Birthday Brights #1

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Dress: Swish Occasion chiffon & elastane

Sandals: Sportsgirl jellies

Bag: Sportsgirl iridescent vinyl

Necklace: Gift, wood, silver & faux pearl

Wrist Wrap: Gift, wood, silver & faux pearl

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For a balmy Autumn Saturday at home, celebrating my father's birthday & spending time together as a family, nothing beats an easy, breezy, bohemian look. In this case, a mere 5 pieces make a BIG impact, starting with this ah-mazing purple, pink & orange ombre chiffon dress from Aussie company Swish Occasion - its bright hues adding a special touch & its relaxed shape denoting the day's casual vibe.

When it came to footwear, clear glitter jelly sandals from Sportsgirl were chosen. In the interest of honesty, I will admit that perhaps my mother was right all along - you know, when I BEGGED for sandals just like these as a kindergartener some 27 years ago - they DO make your feet sweat. A lot. Especially in the tropical Queensland heat. The way to fix that? Either wear them to the beach (where they will be immersed in water & therefore nice & cool) or in the air-conditioner. Clearly, it was the latter. 

To go with the 1980s throwback sandals, a tiny, iridescent cross-body was chosen from the same store to reflect the colours of the dress. What I love about iridescent vinyl is the way that it is constantly in flux, the colours changing constantly with the daylight. It really makes an outfit "come alive." 

Finishing the look is a matching statement necklace & wrap bracelet combo - oblong purple wooden beads mixed with larger, circular silver beads & a large faux pearl in the centre. 

See below for a closer look: 

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"...one love, one heart, let's get together & feel alright... sayin' give thanks & praise to the Lord & I will feel alright..." 

One Love - Bob Marley & The Wailers (1977)

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As previously mentioned, the reason for the family get-together - not that we really NEED a reason as we actually love each other's company & seek it out on a regular basis - was to celebrate my father's birthday with a few carefully chosen gifts & a home-cooked, marinated lamb roast dinner with mum-made pavlova (topped with strawberries & passionfruit) for dessert! 

Keep scrolling down for a few snippets:

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