Franny Gets Frocked

Enjoying my time on James Street in Fortitude Valley - complete with trip to Ribs & Burgers for one of their amazing thickshakes! - wearing a stunning navy & cream shell-print ramie midi-length shirtdress from Oh Jo Jo Boutique, styled up with a pair of black matte & patent leather loafers with tassels by Pitillos that I picked up from Obsession Shoes, a natural woven straw & black leather handbag from Witchery to carry all the essentials & a chunky gold Mimco bracelet that I picked up for under $15 at my local Lifeline store.

Brunching with my mother at The Gunshop Cafe at Indooroopilly before a bit of retail therapy! I'm trying to stay warm in a gorgeous pink, black & gold floral print ramie mini shirtdress by a label called Lorraine that I found at Oh Jo Jo Boutique at the "top of town" in Ipswich & some of my most beloved jewellery pieces - a stack of vintage Mexican silver bangles on on side & on the other, a single brushed silver cuff from Wallace Bishop & gorgeous silver & amber cocktail ring from Precious Stones Jewellers for that touch of daytime shine.

Mirror seflies wherever I may find them! In this case, it's the Springfield Hotel & I'm wearing a sweet cream & sunflower printed ramie midi-length shirtdress from a label called Ava & Ever, a pair of black matte & patent leather loafers with tassels from Obsession Shoes, natural woven straw & black leather handbag from Witchery to carry everything (including the kitchen sink, if I'm honest) & some gold bangles from Lovisa for that touch of daytime shine.

New chairs under the fairy lights...

All dressed up to watch the director's cut anniversary edition of Jim Henson's "Labyrinth" with a dear friend, wearing a beautiful black & gold embroidered mesh midi dress with floaty sleeves & black ribbon detailing from celebrated Australian label Anthea Crawford, a sheer black organza anorak from Events (discovered at Lifeline many years ago for less than $20), a pair of black leather heeled booties for a modicum of height, a natural woven straw & black leather handbag from Witchery to dress it all down for daytime & a gorgeous navy & black enamel with gold "fashion illustration" bangle from Megan Hess for a final touch of whimsy...

Nothing better than an old-fashioned, home cooked meal in the wintertime...

Out & about in Ipswich City wearing a sweet little floral polyblend mini dress with many, many gold buttons from Oh Jo Jo Boutique, chocolate brown patent leather brogues by Alfie & Evie from Obesssion Shoes & funky patchwork leather & fur handbag from Hive Marketplace to keep my hands free for rummaging at the many vintage, antique & op shops dotted along the main street...

Feeling oh-so-Frenchy & mixing navy & black in this cute little ensemble - navy & printed cotton midi dress from Elm Lifestyle, navy mesh cardigan from Yarra Trail, black matte & patent leather loafers with tassels from Obsession Shoes & black leather shoulder bag from the funky Pigeonhole boutique in Brisbane City.

Gorgeous picture of my grandparents on their wedding day to (posthumously) celebrate my grandfather's 100th birthday!

A great way to spend a winter morning - milkshake in hand, strolling around Robelle Domain in the bright sunshine, breathing in the eucalyptus & listening to the birds chirping...

Heading up the escalator in a gorgeous blue floral ramie mini shirtdress from Oh Jo Jo Boutique, vintage-inspired black vegan leather strappy heels with buttons & matching natural woven straw & black beaded handle bag from Kitten DÁmour & a chunky silver art deco inspired wave bangle from Precious Stones Jewellers.

Silly in stripes in this sweet blue & white cotton mini smock with high neckline from Wellington Factory, secondhand black leather Mary Jane brogues from Dr Martens (the best way to make sure that you avoid that horrendous wearing in period), black 40 denier nylon tights from Razzamatazz to keep my legs feeling toasty, natural woven straw handbag with black leather from Witchery & a chunky gold bracelet from Mimco that I picked up for a bargain price at Lifeline.

Furniture shopping in a funky denim smock dress from Gorman, vintage Nepalese embroidered jacket from Retro Metro Paddington & a pair of black leather loafers with tassels from Pitillos via Obsession Shoes.

In my happy place (antiquing in Paddington) wearing a gorgeous blue, white & gold floral ramie maxi-length shirtdress from Lorraine via Oh Jo Jo Boutique, brown vinyl handbag from Kate Hill via my local TK Maxx store & matching silver necklace & bracelet with gold bow from Karen Walker to complete the look with some daytime shine.