Busy Bee

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Dress: Carla Zampatti crepe

Belt: Hell Bunny via That Shop patent leather, elastic

Ankle Boots: Wittner patent leather

Footless Leggings: Razzamatazz jacquard

Bag: Homes by ASF woven straw

Brooch: Fiera Boutique resin, enamel

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Avid readers of this blog are probably already aware that I absolutely adore wearing vibrant colours & funky prints, but sometimes it's nice to completely change it up with something a little more classic & simple... but still with my edgy, slightly-bohemian twist, of course! This utterly divine black crepe below-the-knee shift dress with attached cape from celebrated Aussie designer Carla Zampatti is the ultimate in classic dressing - timeless silhouette, fabric that transcends seasons, colour (or lack thereof) that doesn't dictate any particular trend or period - is made just that little bit more interesting with a shiny black patent stretch belt from Hell Bunny (found at retro-inspired That Shop in Carindale) to cinch in the waist, a pair of diamond jacquard footless tights from Razzamatazz (kindly gifted) to keep my legs toasty warm while adding texture, patent heeled ankle boots from Wittner & a natural woven tote bag from Homes by ASF in Rosalie to echo the pattern of the tights. Pulling the entire look together to create a cohesive whole is perhaps the tiniest element - a funky, resin & enamel bumble bee brooch from Fiera Boutique pinned to the cape's blank canvas that's just perfect for "busy bees" such as myself!