Polka Dotted

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Top: Lee Mathews cotton, organza

Skirt: Lee Mathews cotton, organza, grosgrain ribbon

Heels: Kitten D'Amour patent, vegan suede

Bag: French Connection vinyl with chrome hardware

Cuff: Najo via Precious Stones Jewellers silver

Bangles: Gorman resin

Mask: Oroton breathable hemp/cotton

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Hard to believe these gorgeous pictures - taken at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens after a styling job in the city - got lost in the camera-phone-to-computer shuffle but here we are, a few months later & they've been found & posted, so that's a win. I absolutely ADORE this beautiful ensemble (a thoughtful birthday gift from some dear friends) from celebrated Aussie designer Lee Mathews - an organza button-down top with cotton pockets & collar & matching elastic-waist tiered skirt with grosgrain ribbon tie belt in a darling black & creamy-white polka dotted print - that I've styled up with a pair of vintage-inspired cream patent & black suede round-toed heels with leg-lengthening t-bar strap, teeny tiny buttons & bows from Kitten D'Amour, a black vinyl handbag with chrome hardware from French Connection to carry all the essentials, a silver circular "tribal" cuff from Najo via Precious Stones Jewellers & a pair of chunky resin flower-shaped bangles from eclectic label Gorman in shades of black & cream respectively. Finally, there's the addition of what could be called 2020's hottest accessory - a face mask. This one is from Oroton & is made of a breathable hemp/cotton blend that is antimicrobial for up to thirty washes, so the investment of $29 was well worth it in my opinion, particularly if there's another "wave" of the virus & we all have to start wearing them again during the long, hot summer months. Scroll down to see a few pictures of the whole kit & caboodle. Honestly, I can't wait until we're all looking back on this sorry scenario in years to come, thinking about how awful it was to be so scared & so separated & how lucky we are to be through it & in a brand new world where people are vaccinated, protected & as healthy as they can possibly be.