Sunday, 31 August 2025

Night Lights

 










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Dress: Dream Sister Jane jacquard, satin
Loafers: Pitillos via Obsession Shoes patent leather, matte leather
Tights: Razzamatazz Hosiery nylon
Bag: Hive Marketplace leather, upcycled materials
Bangle: Gift, Lovisa gold

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Finally sharing all of the sweet pictures from a recent family celebration dinner at one of our favourite local places, where the vibe is pretty chilled & there's tasty fare & live music on Saturday nights... not to mention gorgeous fairy lights in the trees outside! For the occasion, I styled up my dream fairycore mauve, purple & green floral jacquard mini smock dress with oversized bow neckline & soft satin lining from British label Sister Jane's premium diffusion line, Dream Sister Jane with a pair of black patent & matte leather heeled loafers with tassels by a Pitillos that I picked up at the amazing Obsession Shoes at the "top of town" in Ipswich, a pair of black 40 denier nylon tights from Razzamatazz (stylist tip: I like to go with the X Tall style despite being only 5 foot for comfort in the Queensland weather) to keep my legs feeling toasty, a funky leather & upcycled animal print crossbody bag from Hive Marketplace to carry all the essentials & finally, a delicate gold bangle from Lovisa for that touch of evening shine.

Scroll down to see snippets of how the evening unfolded...


Starting off strong with a Gin Fizz cocktail...






Can't resist a mother/daughter selfie...





Always room for dessert... especially washed down with a piping hot latte!




Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Lately...

 






Catching "disco fever" in a leopard print chiffon & satin mini dress with asymmetrical detailing from Sheike, black vegan leather strappy heels from Kitten D'Amour, natural woven rope handbag with black sequins from Sussan to carry all the essentials, gold watch from Jag & a gold bangle from Lovisa for that touch of daytime shine...



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Backyard in Bloom

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Denim for daytime in this gorgeous little number that I picked up from Birdhouse Laidley, a pair of black matte & patent leather loafers from Obession Shoes, black 40 denier tights from Razzamatazz & a blue suede slouch bag from Cotton On to carry the essentials. Taking a starring role are jewellery some vintage jewellery pieces made from shells...


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Shades of navy & brown in this gorgeous ensemble, worn to a ballet performance in the River City recently. The gorgeous floral jacquard dress from City Chic with high/low hemline is styled up with a denim cocoon jacket from Bianca Spender, a pair of chocolate brown vegan leather strappy heels with bows from Kitten D'Amour, chocolate brown embossed leather crossbody bag from Trottie Becke to carry all the essentials & beautiful gifted bead & pearl necklace & bracelet to complete the look.





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Brightening my day with beautiful blooms...

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Cheeky little TK Maxx run wearing Joop & Gypsy from Birdhouse Laidley...

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That new dress feeling (!) in this gorgeous navy cotton poplin number from Elm Lifestyle, a pair of shiny silver leather brogues from Country Road & a vintage leather camera-bag-turned-handbag from Shop 76 at Ipswich Antique Centre to tote all my essentials.

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A spot of shopping at one of my favourite places - Oh Jo Jo Boutique - wearing a green floral printed polyblend tiered mini dress from Review, heavy denim shacket from Target, black matte & patent leather loafers from Obesssion Shoes, tights from Razzamatazz & a natural woven straw & black leather clasp handbag from Witchery.

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Enjoying some new cane outdoor furniture...

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All rugged up for a freezing cold morning in South East Queensland wearing a long-sleeved dark floral cotton midi dress with shirred bodice from Witchery, heavy denim shacket from my local Target store, a pair of tan leather ankle boots with zippers from Renee Loves Frances, black 40 denier nylon tights from Razzamatazz to keep my legs feeling toasty & an upycled denim crossbody bag from a stallholder at the Eumundi Markets to carry all the essentials.

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All dressed up for an event in my beloved River City wearing a stunning autumn floral print linen midi dress by Adorne that I picked up at the delightful Oh Jo Jo Boutique styled up with a pair of chocolate brown vegan leather strappy heels with bows from Kitten D'Amour, a chocolate brown embossed leather crossbody bag from Trottie Becke to carry all the essentials, a vintage brass bangle from The Way We Wore vintage fair, another from Tree of Life & a final, brass mesh bangle from Hummingbird the Shop at Paddington to complete the look.

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Funky Shoe Business

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Running erands & rewarding myself with some treats - delicious Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers (bolognese & mushroom truffle, respectively) washed down with a Gong Cha bubble tea with pearls - wearing a funky red & navy gingham seersucker cotton midi dress from Silver Leaf via Her Wardrobe boutique, a vintage denim coccoon jacket from one of the sellers at Collectorville, a pair of black matte & patent leather loafers with tassels from Obsession Shoes & an upycled, handpainted crossbody bag from Arttime Gallery & Fine Art Supplies at the "top of town" in Ipswich.

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Casual yet comfortable in an Indian block print cotton voile matching set (floaty top & dhoti pants) from Tree of Life, styled up with a stretchy beige cardigan from Metalicus & tan suede pointy-toed heels from Wittner...

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Sunday morning reading in the garden...