Spending the day in my hometown, traipsing around the boutiques & antique stores - including the amazing Ipswich Antique Centre - before heading to Rafter & Rose for a delicious brunch & Short Black Coffee Co for a cheeky (& piping hot!) chai late to finish... I'm wearing a gorgeous pink floral ramie mini shirtdress with belt by a label called Lorraine from the delightful Oh Jo Jo Boutique for the occasion.
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Beautiful blooms to celebrate a special event...
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Browsing around all the amazing op shops, vintage shops & boutiques in West End before heading to Greek restaurant Yamas for a leisurely lunch with a dear friend... washed down with apple cider, of course. I'm wearing a stunning shell printed ramie midi-length shirtdress from Oh Jo Jo Boutique, chocolate brown patent leather loafers from Obsession Shoes, chocolate brown tooled leather crossbody bag from Trottie Becke & a selection of vintage brass bangles to complete the look.
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Sweet for a Saturday morning in a classic faded blue denim mini dress with gold buttons from Portmans (the PERFECT dupe for the Aje version at a fraction of the price for those who are interested), a fluffy woolen cardigan in the most divine shade of lemon from Ally to ward off the chill in the air & a pair of navy patent loafers from Peter Sheppard Footwear.
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When in Paddington, I can't resist a meal at the wonderful Java Lounge Cafe, particularly if it's washed down with a banana & honey smoothie, before heading into my "happy place," Empire Antiques for a bit of retail therapy! I'm all dressed up to head off to a spooky lecture about the paranormal afterwards so I'm wearing a black velvet smock dress with navy ric-rac from Hi There by Karen Walker that I snagged at the (sadly now closed) Restyld Boutique in keeping with the theme, styled up with black patent & matte leather loafers with tassels from Obsession Shoes & a silver & navy "cameo" bracelet (also Karen Walker) to complete the look...
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"In Ted We Trust"
Taking care of business in this very 1990s inspired ensemble, starting with the leopard print crepe mini dress with elasticated waistline & tie neck from Ted Baker via Restyld Boutique, styled up with a 1980s black wool blazer from Anthea Crawford that I picked up at Vinnies in Rosewood for under $10, a pair of black leather booties from Wittner for a modicum of height, a natural woven straw handbag with black resin beaded handle from Kitten D'Amour to carry all the essentials & a chunky, antique silver & diamante flower brooch from (saldy now defunct) Southside Antiques for a touch of daytime sparkle.
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In my "hometown happy place," Oh Jo Jo Boutique, chatting with the lovely ladies & trying on some of the latest arrivals for the springtime... otherwise known as my favourite season! I'm wearing a sweet little indigo denim trapeze smock dress from Don't Tell Boutique at West End, a funky dark floral cotton/silk blend blouse with pussybow tie from Blue Illusion, black patent & matte leather loafers with tassels from Obsession Shoes (my ultimate winter go-to shoe) & a funky white & black woven plastic 1960s Japanese handbag from Retro Metro Paddington to carry all my essentials.
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Quick little trip to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in the sunshine, made possible with my yearly pass...
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Denim Daze in this funky smock dress with tie belt from cult label Gorman, black patent & matte leather loafers with tassels from Obsession Shoes, cute baroque print rubberised pouch bag from Paddie's Market Op Shop to carry the essentials.
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Current favourite take-away: Golden Lor Chinese
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Back at it in my "hometown happy place." This time, I'm wearing a funky upcycled kimono smock dress with funnel collar from Kazuyo's Collection at West End, my favourite tasseled leather loafers & the CUTEST wool crossbody bag in the shape of Totoro to carry all my essentials!
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With my main men: JC & Kermit
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Quick little trip to my local Brothers Leagues Club for an afternoon snack: a tasty BLT on Turkish Bread washed down with a piping hot Cafe Latte.
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Monochrome Moment in this stunning leaf embroidered mesh shirtdress from Australian designer Anthea Crawford, favourite loafers with tassels (well, they are on repeat) from Obsession Shoes, vintage 1960s plastic Japanese handbag from Retro Metro Paddington, chunky silver watch from Guess, silver cuff from Wallace Bishop & beautiful silver Victorian belcher bracelet with oversized filigree locket & teeny tiny key from Kellie's Antiques to complete the look & add some daytime shine...
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Little treat from Muffin Break... gotta love an old school Vanilla Milkshake!
