Lately...

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Changing Room Selfie in a blush-tone guipure lace empire-line dress from Anthea Crawford, black leather cropped jacket from Portmans, black patent leather loafers from Wittner, handbag from Novo & a funky, shell necklace that my friend Finn gave me for my birthday.

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You know what they say - it's never too late to jump on a bandwagon!

I must admit, I am LOVING this particular cultural juggernaut & can't wait for the next two books in the series to arrive... Thank you, Book Depository!

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Nonchalantly posing in my front yard wearing a gorgeous electric blue & black stretch lace fit-to-flare dress with tulle underlay from Diana Ferrari, printed chiffon shirtdress worn as a duster from H&M (under $10 in the sale), black patent leather loafers from Wittner, bag from Novo & a selection of rings from Thousand Island Dressing in Paddington. Scroll down for a little peek at the other option I discovered during my second-ever (!) trip to H&M...

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Mixing girly & edgy in a pansy-printed satin "prom" dress from Chi Chi London, cropped black leather jacket from Portmans (I'm definitely getting "cost per wear" out of that sucker), black suede & elastic heels from Wittner, sparkly vinyl shoulder bag with tassel from Taking Shape & rings from Thousand Island Dressing.

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Saying goodbye to a dear friend in a pink embroidered fit-to-flare prom-style dress with tulle underlay from Chi Chi London, vintage Indian cotton fabric jacket (meant to evoke the traditional English "tails) from a little shop at Mount Tamborine, black patent leather loafers from Wittner with matching handbag from Novo, Disney Couture Mad Hatter & Cinderella bangles & a handmade bracelet from a child my mother taught.

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Loving this vintage copper tea & coffee set, gifted to me by a dear friend & made in Shepparton, Australia!

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Feeling like an extra from "Grease" in this fit-to-flare jersey & satin dress from Anthea Crawford, nylon laser-cut sport-luxe jacket from Dion Lee for Target, black patent rainboots from Witchery with 40 denier Razzamatazz tights & red patent leather handbag from Vera May at Simona Ricci.

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Brotherly Love

#sweetbabyjames #sweetbabyriley

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Nothing better than Yum Cha... oh wait, yes there is... TAKE-AWAY Yum Cha Cuisine from Orion Springfield Central! My favourite menu items are (of course) Soy Sauce Fried Noodles, Sesame Balls & BBQ Pork Buns...

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Vintage Daze in a late 1970s, multi-layered crepe midi dress from Peer Gynt, cropped black leather jacket from Portmans, studded boots from Witchery, 40 denier nylon Razzamatazz tights & matching gold & silver "bow" jewellery from Karen Walker.

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Testing out my new "hairy" suede Volleys (click here to see their website for other options if you are suddenly feeling all nostalgic from your childhood) with a portrait neckline, fit-to-flare jacquard dress from Anthea Crawford & black mesh duster from Taking Shape.

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Pattern-mixed red & black for the W-I-N!

Amazing fit-to-flare dress with black jersey top, oriental printed satin skirt with tulle underlay from Anthea Crawford, organza trench coat from Events Fashion (found at the Lifeline store right in the heart of Brisbane City for under $10 - secondhand fashion at its finest), faux snakeskin booties from Witchery with little sockettes from Mix by Coles & a chunky red resin ring from Lovisa.

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Selfie Against Wallpaper, 2016

Wearing a woven shift dress from Jayson Brunsdon Black Label at Myer & black mesh longline vest from Taking Shape.

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Hitting the shops with babies in tow (babies obviously not pictured) in a oversized floral print neoprene & jersey fit-to-flare dress from Anthea Crawford, tie dye rayon long-line cardigan & woven three-quarter-sleeved kimono jacket both from Tree of Life, tan slip-on booties from Novo & recycled/upcycled tea hessian sack & leather scrap cross-body bag from Oxfam. Nothing better than fashion with a social conscience! To see more of the range, click here to head on over to the online shop.

Clearly somebody is LOVING their new cubby!

#sweetbabyjames #jamesandthegiantcubby

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Sundays spent shopping with friends are the best kinds of Sundays in my opinion...

Posing up a storm in Belinda & Arthur's backyard post Brisbane Airport DFO spending spree wearing a waterlily-print satin fit-to-flare dress from Anthea Crawford, blush-tone woven tunic from Genson Fashion (purchased from the Greenway Garden Centre at Mt Ommaney... FYI they also do a fabulous brunch), leather cowboy boots with insane teal embroidery from Ariat (purchased at this year's EKKA), teal vinyl cross-body bag with silver hardware from Colette & a couple of statement rings - one from Sportsgirl, the other from Sistaco that was a Christmas gift from my Aunt a few years ago.

Selfie with my little kindred spirit...

#jeremy #buddies #lifeatseven

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Feeling "Palin" & interesting in an oversized floral print satin empire-line midi dress with "mullet" hemline from City Chic, cropped black leather jacket from Portmans, black suede & elastic heels from Wittner, burgundy vinyl handbag from Nine West (a birthday present from my parents) & a selection of funky rings - one a Christmas present from some family friends a few years ago & the other from Thousand Island Dressing in Paddington.

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What can I say? I just FELT like it; after all, it's been so long...

Sometimes a Whopper Junior & Regular Fries from Hungry Jack's just hit the spot!

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So much love for these two sweet brothers... especially on a bright blanket in the backyard on a late Winter afternoon in Queensland...

#sweetbabyjames #sweetbabyriley #toddler #babylove #thumbsucker

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Stripes on Stripes for a Thursday morning shopping trip with a dear friend from interstate. This Marimekko print monochrome crepe fit-to-flare dress with unexpected front-split detail worked perfectly with a knit & crepe Witchery long-sleeved dress worn open like a duster or cardigan, suede & elastic heels from Wittner, boxy vinyl handbag with silver hardware from Sportsgirl & "Mad Hatter's Tea Party" jewellery from Disney Couture.

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