Scenic Rim

 

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Dress: Fate + Beeker via Oh Jo Jo Boutique cotton, elastic

Ankle Boots: Renee Loves Frances leather

Bag: Oh Jo Jo Boutique vinyl, wood

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Finally sharing all the gorgeous pictures from a day spent exploring South East Queensland's beautiful Scenic Rim with my cousin & her two rambunctious munchkins. Starting off in historical Rosewood, we checked out the dinosaurs, played in the park & ate some delicious treats from the bakery before heading off to Laidley for a browse around the shops (beautiful boutiques, funky homewares, op shop goodies & a huge, fully-stocked toy store) and leisurely lunch at the delightful Grace Eats before heading home as the sun began to set. For the occasion, I wore a beautiful boho floral cotton long-sleeved midi dress with elasticated waistline & cuffs as well as small gold buttons at the neck from the label Fate + Beeker, discovered at Oh Jo Jo Boutique at the "top of town" in Ipswich that I styled up with a pair of tan leather ankle boots with zippers from Renee Loves Frances & a matching vinyl & wood crossbody handbag (also found at Oh Jo Jo's) to carry all the essentials while keeping my hands free for exploration.

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White with a Blush

 

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Dress: Asos Edition cotton broderie, cotton voile

Sandals: Wittner leather, elastic

Bag: Obsession Shoes woven paper, fringing

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As much as I love bright colours & crazy prints, sometimes it's wonderful to embrace a softer palette in colours like blush, white & beige. Case in point: this stunning ensemble, starting with a blush & white floral cotton broderie maxi dress from Asos Edition, beige leather & elastic gladiator sandals with stiletto heels from Wittner for a modicum of height & a natural woven paper crossbody bag with fringing from Obsession Shoes to carry all the essentials.

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A Tropical Aje

 

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Dress: Aje cotton poplin

Heels: Kitten D'Amour vegan leather, buttons

Bag: Witchery woven straw, leather

Bangle Stack: Gift, vintage Mexican silver

Bangle: Gift, Precious Stones Jewellers silver

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Bringing the tropical, warm-weather vibes on a cold day in South East Queensland in this stunning ensemble, worn to a special event in my beloved River City. I've styled up this utterly magical large-scale floral cotton poplin tiered mini dress with voluminous sleeves, v-neckline & oversized ruffled collar from Australian designer Aje with a pair of black vegan leather strappy heels with buttons from Kitten D'Amour, a natural woven straw handbag with black leather clasp from Witchery to carry all the essentials & some favourite jewellery pieces in the form of a wave-shaped silver hinged bangle from the lovely ladies at Precious Stones Jewellers that my parents gave me as a birthday gift a few years ago as well as a stack of vintage Mexican bangles that some dear friends brought back from a trip overseas.

Land of the Pharoahs

 

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Dress: Gorman jacquard, satin

Jacket: Bianca Spender denim

Loafers: Obsession Shoes patent leather, matte leather

Bag: Gorman jacquard

Ring: Lovisa gold plated

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Finally sharing all the gorgeous pictures from a mother/daughter day together at Southbank, taking in the "Discovering Ancient Egypt" exhibit at the Queensland Museum before a quick coffee by the Brisbane River, peek at what's new in the Queensland Art Gallery & a leisurely lunch at one of our all-time favourites, Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant followed by gelato for dessert & a walk through the rainforest area to finish... Phew! It certainly was a great day out with so much to see & do in both the cultural precinct & the parklands! For the occasion, I'm wearing a gorgeous large-scale floral jacquard bias-cut midi dress with cap sleeves & ruffle detailing with matching jacquard crossbody bag (you know, to carry all the essentials) from cult label Gorman, styled up with a funky denim cocoon-shaped jacket from Aussie designer Bianca Spender to ward off the chilll in the air, a pair of black patent & matte leather loafers with tassels from an Italian brand called Pitillos that I discovered at the always amazing Obsession Shoes at the "top of town" in Ipswich for a modicum of height while staying comfortable & light on my feet & finally, a chunky circular gold cocktail ring from Lovisa to pick up on the gold inherent in the dress & bag print & provide that touch of daytime shine.

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Enjoying the atmospheric, entertaining & empathetic exhibition...

The "Whale Mall" has always been my favourite little tradition when visiting the museum!

I always make it a point to stand underneath & enjoy the whale song for a few moments before leaving & can remember doing that even when I was a little kid - it's just so mesmerising!

Watching the meandering river in the sunshine while sipping on a piping hot chai latte with one of my favourite people in the world... absolute heaven!

A few little art gallery moments...

Can't resist interactive public artworks...

Immersing myself in the French Festival set-up...

Another amazing meal at Ahmets Turkish Restaurant... even if the menu had slightly changed for the winter season & my go-to item (the eggplant casserole) wasn't available. As usual sublime ambiance & wonderful service.

Rainforest revelry & the opportunity to ditch a layer for a few moments at least before enjoying some gelato...