So Frenchy; So Chic

 

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Dress: Review textured jacquard

Belt: Sacha Drake embellished organza

Heels: Kitten D'Amour vegan leather

Bag: Brilliant to Broken Op Shop organza, plastic

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Keeping it really simple & so very insouciant for a jewllery event in my beloved River City (hence the lack of any jewellery pieces - gotta leave space to try on something special!) with a navy textured jacquard drop-waist midi dress with bateau neckline & fluted hem from cult-favourite "girly" Australian label Review, styled up with black accessories in that "so Frenchy, so chic" way that was made famous by former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld. The accessories in question: a black floral embellished organza obi-style belt from designer Sacha Drake (from another stunning dress purchased a few years ago now) around the waist for added definition, a pair of black vegan leather dual buckle heels from Kitten D'Amour for a modicum of height & finally, a black floral organza evening-style pouch bag with drawstring tie & plastic beaded handle from Brilliant to Broken Op Shop in the Blocksidge & Ferguson Adelaide Street Arcade to carry all the essentials including santizer & mask.

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

 

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Dress: Aje silk chiffon

Mules: Wittner suede

Bag: Sussan vinyl

Watch: Gift, Guess silver

Hinged Bangle: Wallace Bishop silver

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A few pictures from a recent trip to the movies with my younger brother to see "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" in Event Cinema Gold Class followed by a leisurely Italian dinner at the delightful Giallo Ristorante in Carina. For the occasion, I wore a comfortable yet stylish floral silk chiffon pleated maxi dress from Australian designer Aje, a pair of black suede pointy-toed mules from Wittner for a modicum of height, a black vinyl 90s-style shoulder bag from Sussan to carry all the essentials including facemask and hand sanitizer & some chunky silver jewellery pieces in the form of a Guess watch & a hinged bangle from Wallace Bishop to complete the look.

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My verdict on the film? I enjoyed the movie despite the distinct lack of Bill Murray air time (he was probably in it 10 minutes max) although nothing can top the original film for its creativity, uniqueness & laugh-out-loud moments. The new franchise has, for me, a much darker feel & a more serious undertone, probably akin to what Dan Aykroyd was actually hoping to achieve in the 1980s but was forced to pivot to a more palatable, comedic style. Kumail Nanjiani was a definite stand-out as a slacker/grifter caught up in the supernatural hijinks (at first) against his will... 

Arancini Balls Entree

Lamb Ragou Pasta

Pumpkin Creme, Proscuitto & Cheese Wood Fired Pizza

Absolutely Everybunny

 

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Dress: Dangerfield cotton

Scarf: Seed Heritage cotton/linen

Sandals: Carvela by Kurt Geiger via David Jones

Bag: Ollie Ella via The Iconic woven straw

Bangle: Gift, Shanghai Markets jade

Bracelet: Gift, Wanfu Jade jade

Headpiece: Lovisa silver, faux pearl

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Finally sharing all of the gorgeous pictures from the Easter Long Weekend & our family celebrations, particularly Good Friday when we get together for a traditional Scottish breakfast of Salmon Mornay & Hot Cross Buns. For the occasion, I wore this cute bunny print cotton shift dress from my local Dangerfield store to really "get into the theme" of the weekend, styled up with a chunky orange, yellow & white checked linen/cotton scarf from Seed Heritage that I wore as a wrap to ward off the slight chill in the Queensland air, a pair of silver leather t-bar sandals with gold buckles & faux pearl details from Carvela by Kurt Geiger via David Jones for that touch of daytime shine & a natural woven straw bag in the shape of a whimsical mushroom house from Olli Ella that I discovered on The Iconic a few years ago now. When it came to jewellery, I chose a jade bangle from the Shanghai Markets & jade beaded bracelet from Wanfu Jade that my younger brother brought back from a trip to China & finally, a silver & faux pearl bunny headpiece from chain jewellery store Lovisa to complete the look!

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Good Friday Dinner

Fish only as the religious tradition goes, as well as Zucchini Quiche; Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Salad; Italian-Style Eggplant & some delicious after-dinner treats including lucious, ripe strawberries & sweet delicacies from A Mano Cafe including Coffee Cannoli...

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Easter Saturday at the park, playing on the all the equipment with these two rascals while we wait for the Easter Bunny to come & leave us with some chocolate to munch!

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Jumpsuit: Princess Highway linen

Heels: Wittner leather, elastic

Bag: Retro World Collective vintage woven straw

Headpiece: Myer canvas, hessian

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HE IS RISEN, INDEED! Celebrating both the religious & secular joy of the season on Easter Sunday morning wearing this sweet bunny & flower print linen jumpsuit with tie straps on the shoulders from Princess Highway, styled up with a pair of flesh-tone leather & elastic gladiator strap stiletto heels from Wittner, a vintage woven straw handbag in shades of pastel cream, pink & green from Retro World Collective & a canvas & hessian bunny ear headpiece from Myer to complete the look!

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Easter-themed treats that we baked & handed around the neighbourhood & to our friends & family on Easter Monday for a sweet end to the weekend for 2024...