(Very) Little Black Dress

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Dress: Aje plisse chiffon, cotton (grosgrain ribbon added by me)

Heels: Kitten D'Amour vegan leather

Bag: Kitten D'Amour woven straw, resin beads

Bangle: Gift, 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles vintage silver

Bangle with Charms: Gift, Pandora silver, onyx

Ring: Gift, Pandora silver, onyx

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Those who have followed along with this blog for years will already know that I don't often wear all black (after years of wearing mostly black during my university days & again while working in a certain department store) but I will make an exception from time to time for something exceptional... like this absolutely divine VLBD (very litttle black dress for the uninitiated) plisse chiffon trapeze micro-mini dress with cotton lining & funky staid woven neckline from Australian designer label Aje (monochrome polka dotted grosgrain ribbon tie straps added by me) that was perfect for an event in my beloved River City on a hot day in the summertime! I've styled it up with a pair of retro-inspired black vegan leather Mary Jane heels with a myriad of straps & buttons, a natural woven straw handbag with black resin beaded handle - both from "girly" label Kitten D'Amour - as well as some gorgeous silver & onyx jewellery pieces including a vintage silver bangle from 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles & a silver hinged bangle with charms & matching heart ring from Pandora that some dear friends gave me as a birthday gift a few years ago now to complete the look.

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Keep scrolling for a few cheeky pics in one of the changerooms at Indooroopilly Shoppingtown...

Psychedelia

 

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Dress: Selkie organza

Mules: Alfie & Evie via Obsession Shoes leather

Necklace: David Jones satin, beads, twine

Bangle: Gift, Lovisa gold

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As someone who grew up absolutely loving the cartoon television show "Scooby Doo" & idolising the Scooby Gang, I have always had a soft spot for late 1960s/early 1970s psychedelia, particularly the far-out, groovy, day-glo prints so when I found this utterly fabulous organza puff mini dress from cult label Selkie, I was instantly in love & just had to have it! I've styled it up here for a festive party with a pair of blush leather stiletto-heeled mules from Melbourne label Alfie & Evie that I picked up from Obsession Shoes, a chunky satin twine bauble necklace from David Jones (that may have been a Christmas decoration but who knows...) & a single gold bangle from Lovisa for a touch of daytime shine.

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Denim in the Afternoon

 

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Dress: Target denim

Sandals: Saltwater Sandals leather

Bag: Target woven straw

Sunglasses: Sportsgirl resin

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Although I adore dressing up for an occasion, sometimes it's nice to just keep it simple & classic with a denim dress & some casual accessories for an afternoon visiting family. I've styled up this Target blue denim shift dress - replete with silver buttons down the front panel - with a pair of black leather Saltwater Sandals for the ultimate fusion of comfort & style, a black woven straw crossbody bag from Target to hold all my essentials while keeping my hands free & a pair of retro-inspired funky cat's eye resin sunglasses from my local Sportsgirl store to keep my eyes protected from the sun's ramful rays.

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Lately

 

Beautiful, fresh blooms brightening up the kitchen bench...

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Passenger Princess

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Ringing in the New Year with family, friends & champagne in this gorgeous Wedgewood flute while wearing a gorgeous blue & black floral twill strapless midi dress from City Chic with a pair of black vegan leather strappy heels, natural woven bag & black silk corsage from Kitten D'Amour & vintage silver bangles from India.

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Just like sunshine...

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Croissant for breakfast...

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Happy 44th Wedding Anniversary to these lovebirds!

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Sometimes the only thing that hits the spot is a chocolate frappucino from San Churro Chocolateria!

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Heatwave style as the sun sets... wearing a stunning white broderie cotton midi dress with shoestring straps from my local Portmans store, a pair of gold woven metallic leather heels from Bresley that I picked up from Obsession Shoes, an upcycled denim handbag with pearl & beaded detailing from a local maker & a single gold bangle from Lovisa for daytime shine.

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Bathroom selfies with my ladies... #statues #sculpture #humanform

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In my happy place (aka the "top of town") wearing a funky red & white gingham cotton seersucker maxi dress with oversized bows from Sister Jane, tan leather ankle strap sandals from Rilassare via Obsession Shoes & a natural woven straw crossbody bag with tan leather strap from Renee Loves Frances to carry all the essentials... including a little bit of cash for a red velvet brownie from Joseph & Ann Bakery, pictured below...

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Outside the historical Ipswich Antique Centre - once the Uniting Church Central Memorial Hall, built in 1985 - about to do some antiquing wearing a gorgeous upcycled vintage Mexican woven & embroidered mini dress from Retro Metro Paddington, a pair of blue leather bow sandals from Isabella that I picked up from Tides Boutique at Burleigh Heads, a natural woven straw crossbody bag from my local Target store to hold the essentials while keeping my hands free for a rummage & finally, a pair of cream resin cat's eye sunglasses from Cotton On for a funky finishing touch.

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Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day) Celebrations

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Dressed Up Business Wear in the form of a stunning emerald, black, white & silver floral silk bias-cut midi dress with ruching from celebrated Australian label Cue, a pair of black, navy & silver ombre patent leather pointy-toed heels from Carvela by Kurt Geiger for a modicum of height, a black & grey patent leather handbag from Vera May for that art deco touch & some gorgeous silver jewellery pieces.

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Classic blue denim & Saltwater Sandals kind of day...

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Sweet daytime floral cotton midi dress from Roselle Store, black vegan leather strappy heels from Kitten D'Amour, black woven straw handbag from Target & funky pink resin sunglasses from Cotton On for an overcast day out...

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Monochrome Magic in this gorgeous floral cotton broderie midi dress from Portmans, cinched in with an elastic & patent belt from That Shop & styled up with a pair of black vegan leather strappy heels & woven straw & black resin beaded handbag from Kitten D'Amour & a pair of vintage silver Indian bangles to complete the look.