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Dress: Vintage, tie dye kaftan
Anorak: Aztec Rose drill cotton
Sandals: Corelli @ Williams leather
Bag: Rusty Australia @ Ripcurl vinyl & tribal fabric
Brooch: Mahnee silver buttons
Bangle: Vintage, silver
Bracelets: Emmala by Emma wooden beaded with silver & tassels
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Heading out for a look around the Coolangatta shops in a vintage tie dye kaftan with embroidered neckline detail, mustard drill cotton anorak from Aztec Rose (to ward off the chilly coastal breezes), black lace-up wedge sandals from Corelli & pattern-mixed, monochrome tribal print cotton & vinyl cross-body bag from Ripcurl to carry all of my essentials.
Jewellery was eclectic & piled on just the way I like it: a vintage silver bangle that a friend sent me from India, a pair of wooden beaded bracelets with silver charms & tassels by Emmala by Emma that I picked up from the Arts & Crafts Markets on the Gold Coast in September last year & a silver "flower" brooch made from buttons that I found at a little boutique called Mahnee on the Coolangatta "shopping strip."
Delicious Thai Curry & Stir Fried Vegetables with Jasmine Rice from The New Thai Ruby Restaurant, Coolangatta
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Dress: Tree of Life handblocked cotton
Slip: TS elastane
Jacket: Tree of Life patchwork cotton
Sandals: Hush Puppies gladiators
Bag: Target woven straw
Bangle: Vintage, silver
Bracelets: Emmala by Emma wooden beaded with silver & tassels
Ring: Mahnee handmade silver
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Disregarding the FREEZING wind for an afternoon walk around Greenmount, stopping at little places like this rotunda hidden by trees at the very top of Hill Street, Coolangatta for an impromptu photo shoot in a handblocked cotton Tree of Life muu-muu, pattern-mixed patchwork cotton jacket from the same store, comfy black Hush Puppies leather gladiator flats & a tiny, woven straw cross-body bag from Target. When it came to jewellery, I wore a silver ring from Mahnee on one hand & a vintage silver bangle & pair of wooden beaded bracelets with silver charms & tassels by Emmala by Emma on the other wrist.
What goes up, must come down at Greenmount...
Stunning sunset views from floor 13
Thai leftovers + Indian Samosas
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Dress: Charlie Brown satin kaftan
Cardigan: Yarra Trail mesh
Sandals: Corelli @ Williams leather
Bag: Rusty Australia @ Ripcurl vinyl & Ikat fabric
Scarf: Element cotton & bead
Bracelet: Southbank Markets mother-of-pearl & resin
Trio of Bracelets: Gift, beads, shells, silver & ribbon
Ring: Mahnee silver
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Before you is the face of a shopaholic ready for a trip to Tweed City Shopping Centre for some mother/daughter holiday retail therapy... This layered look started with a funky, mirror-printed satin mini-kaftan from Charlie Brown @ Myer Pacific Fair, covered with a back mesh Yarra Trail three-quarter-sleeved cardigan & striped cotton Element snood with beaded fringing for a "boho" vibe.
As usual, black accessories "anchored" the look, this time with a "coastal" twist: a pair of leather lace-up sandals from Corelli & a vibrant, Ikat print fabric & black vinyl cross-body bag from Ripcurl at Coolangatta. Diverse jewellery was chosen with a hippie theme in mind - a chunky black resin & mother-of-pearl "Peace Sign" bracelet from the Southbank Markets, gifted trio of beaded bracelets held together with black ribbon & a moulded silver ring from Mahnee.
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Dress: Tree of Life handblocked cotton
Anorak: Aztec Rose chambray
Thongs: Mambo rubber
Bag: Rusty Australia @ Ripcurl vinyl & tribal fabric
Sunglasses: Witchery sunglasses
Bracelets: Emmala by Emma wooden beaded, silver & tassels
Bangles: Thousand Island Dressing wood
Trio of Bracelets: Gift, beads, shells, silver & ribbon
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Any break in the cloud cover was enough of an excuse to head down to the beach to feel the sand & salt water between my toes... This time, I wore a handblocked cotton muu-muu from Tree of Life topped with a light chambray anorak from Aztec Rose & carried a pair of printed Mambo rubber thongs & tribal fabric Rusty Australia cross-body bag. My arms were stacked with a mix of bracelets & bangles including a pair of wooden beaded lovelies from Emmala by Emma, a pair of carved wooden beauties from Thousand Island Dressing & a trio of beaded monochromatic pretties that were given to me by some dear friends a few years ago. Finally, a pair of oversized Witchery (faux) tortoiseshell sunglasses shielded my eyes from the sun.
Rock pool exploration...
Nothing better than a double scoop of Baskin Robbins ice-cream (Mint Choc Chip & Jamoca Almond Fudge) after a long walk on the beach...
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Dress: Resort & Sport rayon
Cardigan: Trottie Becke mesh
Sandals: Corelli @ Williams leather
Bag: Southbank Markets leather
Necklace: Thousand Island Dressing Buddhist "Mala"
Bangle: Mahnee painted wood
Bracelet: Strand, Coolangatta Markets resin
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Stormy afternoon balcony hangs in a printed rayon midi-dress from Resort & Sport, Coolangatta covered with a cropped, yellow mesh cardigan (tied at the front) from Trottie Becke in Ipswich, black leather lace-up sandals from Corelli & a tiny leather ladybug bag from a stall at the Southbank Markets. For once, jewellery was relatively matchy-matchy: a long beaded Buddhist "mala" necklace - traditionally used in prayer & meditation - with red tassel, painted wooden bangle from Mahnee & beaded bracelet from The Stand Markets.
Double Rainbow sighting at Rainbow Bay!
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Dress: Aloha Republic cotton
Cardigan: Trottie Becke mesh
Sandals: Hush Puppies gladiators
Bag: Rusty Australia @ Ripcurl vinyl & tribal fabric
Sunglasses: Witchery tortoiseshell
Bracelets: Mahnee silver & leather
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Starting out on a long walk to Kirra Beach in a vintage cotton Aloha Republic muu-muu from the Woolloongabba Antique Centre, yellow mesh cardigan from Trottie Becke, light-as-a-feather leather Hush Puppies gladiator flats, monochrome tribal fabric cross-body bag from Ripcurl & circular framed (faux) tortoiseshell sunglasses from Witchery.
The four black leather & silver beaded jewellery pieces on my left arm were all found in the $2 bin at Mahnee & when work together, really make a "gypset" style statement. Check it out in detail below:
Getting close to Kirra when you can see the Eagle Sculpture high up on the hill...
Kirra Kite Festival
Refreshing Organic Raspberry Lemonade from one of the market stalls...
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Dress: Paper Scissors Frock rayon
Cardigan: Yarra Trail mesh
Sandals: Emerson @ Big W leather & elastic
Cuff: Trinkit Hunter silver & shell
Bangles: Arts & Crafts Markets knitted fabric & wooden beads
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Balcony poses in a vibrant Paper Scissors Frock rayon maxi kaftan, black mesh Yarra Trail three-quarter-sleeved cardigan & silver elastic sandals by Emerson @ Big W.
Jewellery was minimal & sculptural: a chunky silver cuff from Trinkit Hunter covered in cowrie shells & a pair of handmade, woven bangles with wooden bead centres that I picked up at one of the Kite Festival market stalls earlier in the day.
Watching the storm front roll in from the balcony...
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Dress: Little Tienda cotton & embroidery
Kimono: Harry Who @ Autograph Fashion rayon & fringing
Sandals: Columbia "surf sandals" (from Anaconda)
Bag: Rusty Australia @ Ripcurl vinyl & Ikat fabric
Bangle: Gift, vintage silver & semi-precious stones
Bracelets: Eb & Ive bead & shell
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Sunny morning walks in a sprightly green Little Tienda shift with rainbow floral embroidery, graphic printed rayon long-line kimono from Autograph Fashion with fringed hemline (handy for warding off the sun's biting rays), surf sandals (yep, they're back...) from adventure store Anaconda & Ikat patterned cross-body bag from Ripcurl - great for carrying my hat & other essentials. Boho-themed jewellery was the order of the day: a vintage silver bangle with inlaid semi-precious stones & pile of blue beaded bracelets with silver & shell charms from Eb & Ive.
Checking out the wares at the local Salvation Army Thrift Shop...
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Dress: My Beach Life cotton
Kimono: My Beach Life cotton
Sandals: Hush Puppies leather gladiators
Bag: Target woven straw
Sunglasses: Witchery tortoiseshell
Cuff: Trinkit Hunter silver & shell
Necklace: Adorne silver, bead, shell & feather
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Outdoor afternoons in a printed cotton maxidress with drawstring neckline & matching draped kimono from My Beach Life, leather Hush Puppies gladiator flats, woven cross-body bag from Target & a pair of circular (faux) tortoiseshell sunglasses from Witchery for a vintage vibe. Only two jewellery pieces were required: a chunky silver cuff with cowrie shells from Trinkit Hunter & a long beaded necklace with feathers & silver tassels from Adorne. Scroll down for a closer look:
Interacting with the art installations near Point Danger...
Point Danger views...
Mouth-watering Poboy Cajun & Creole Blackened Beef Jumbalaya for dinner...
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