Backyard Bliss

 

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Dress: Unknown label, Vinnies Paddington linen/cotton blend

Sandals: Obsession Shoes metallic vegan leather

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Cooler weather in South East Queensland means it's time to get outside & do some work in our beautiful backyard! Every season leads to new changes & rearranges, planting & replanting but this time, we've added a new "potting station" outdoor workbench from Bunnings to the mix. I'm celebrating a job well done, as they say, in a gorgeous & colourful parrot printed linen/blend tiered midi dress with drawstring tie detailing that I picked up from Vinnies Paddington (label unknown, unfortunately) & a pair of teal & orange metalllic vegan leather toe-post sandals from a Spanish label called Bonita via Obsession Shoes for the ideal fusion of comfort & casual style. 

Scroll down to see the backyard in all its glory... 

Chic in the City

 

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Dress: City Chic cotton voile

Mules: Alfie & Evie via Obsession Shoes leather

Bag: Vera May via Obsession Shoes vinyl

Bangle: Gift, Lovisa gold

Cuff: Gift, gold, crystals

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Finally sharing all the beautiful pictures - some taken in the gloriously green Dutton Park - from a morning spent in my beloved River City, traipsing around Southbank's Cultural Precinct including the Queensland Museum's "Croc" Exhibit & the Queensland Art Gallery before heading over to experience an amazing matinee at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) with a dear friend visiting from overseas. For the occasion, I donned this stunning pastel floral cotton voile puff-sleeved tiered maxi dress with ruched & elasticated waistline from City Chic, styled up with a pair of duck egg blue leather stiletto-heeled mules with drawstring & tie from a label called Alfie & Evie with matching duck egg blue vinyl crossbody bag from Vera May, both picked up from the delightful Obsession Shoes at the "top of town" in Ipswich, a gold bangle from Lovisa for a touch of daytime shine & a delicate gold & multi-coloured crystal cuff that a treasured family friend gave me for Christmas, purchased from a little market stall on the Sunshine Coast.

Scroll down to see some more gorgeous shots of this look...

Keep scrolling to see how the rest of the day unfolded...

Experiencing the "Croc" Exhibition up close & personal...

A quick little nibble with a Spinach & Ricotta Roll with Chutney from the Art Gallery's Courtyard Cafe...

My forever favourite...

E Phillips Fox's "Bathing Hour" 1909

A cheeky Chai Latte before the matinee...