Not So Everyday...

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Dress: Anthea Crawford cotton sateen

Sandals: Novo patent

Bag: Anthea Crawford vinyl

Cuff: EKKA Markets gold, rose gold, semi-precious stones

Ring: EKKA Markets gold, rose gold & semi-precious stone

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After days spent mulling over possible dress choices, trialing copious pairs of sassy yet comfortable heels & laying out a litany of funky jewellery pieces, it was finally here: the #everydaystyle second birthday celebration lunch at the Brisbane Hilton, hosted by fashion maven, entrepreneur & creator of online fashion, beauty & lifestyle hub Styling You, Nikki Parkinson & sponsored by Olympus Australia.

A fabulous opportunity to meet many of the stylish women who regularly share their inspirational & aspirational outfits using the seemingly ubiquitous Instagram hashtag IN PERSON, the poolside celebration included a two-course menu created exclusively by the Hilton's Executive Chef, complimentary glasses of bubbly endlessly proffered by polite & professional waiters, generous gifts & door prizes, tips & tricks on taking selfies from a former model & a professional photographer to capture all the magic moments!

The event's dress code was #daytimesummerglam so something a little bit special was required... like this amazing floral cotton sateen dress from Anthea Crawford with its 1950s style cap-sleeves, nipped-in waist with "soft" boning & bell skirt with horsehair hem for shape; the perfect mix of youthful bon vivance & sophisticated glamour. Flesh tone patent t-bar sandals (with a peachy undertone) from Novo were donned to elongate my five foot frame & I carried a bright, colour-blocked handbag (also from Anthea Crawford) for an edgier vibe. This vibe was then further enhanced by the off-beat jewellery pieces chosen - a matching gold & rose gold cuff & cocktail ring combo - handmade using unique semi-precious stones - that I picked up from one of the market stalls at this year's EKKA.

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