Well, here it is; the final installment of my Gold Coast holiday snaps! Scroll down for one last look at what we did, where we went, what we ate... & of course, what I wore...
Sunny morning walks among the palms in a bright & happy vintage Gwen Gwillam rayon muu-muu; white & beige woven sandshoes from Sandgroper at Se Bliss; white vinyl cross-body bag with silver hardware from Forever New; woven wide-brimmed hat from Before Sunset; handmade wooden beaded bracelets with charms from Emmala by Emma (she currently has a stall at the Southbank Markets if you're interested) & a shell anklet from Sabah Homewares in The Strand, Coolangatta.
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Posing on the balcony at sunset in a vintage linen Mexican mini dress with floral wool embroidery from Ipswich Antique Centre; beige woven long-line cardigan from Olive & Vine at The Strand, Coolangatta; bronze woven sandals from Sandgroper via Se Bliss; an armful of wooden beaded bracelets from Emmala by Emma & shell ankles from Sabah Homewares.
Dancing on the beach at sundown...
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Nonchalant boardwalk posing (evidently my speciality!) in a vibrant pink embroidered Mexican tunic from Little Tienda; rainbow ombre silk/wool pashmina from a little market stall at Maleny; brown & black rubber sandals with ankle straps & gold diamante t-bar from Novo; black vinyl cross-body bag with gold hardware from Sportsgirl, woven wide-brimmed hat from Before Sunset & "evil eye protection" bracelets from Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant at Southbank Parklands.
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Stopping for lunch with my little brother at 52 Espresso, Nobby's Beach after a morning spent trawling through our favourite 70s albums at Rare Groove Records. Both are well worth a visit if you're into delicious food & hard-to-source vinyl! Scroll down for a peek at the DIVINE mixed berry smoothie & gluten free coconut pancakes with vanilla bean ice-cream & berries we enjoyed...
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Windswept & Interesting up at Point Danger in a lipstick red cotton Mexican midi dress from Little Tienda; brown & black rubber sandals with ankle straps & gold diamante t-bar from Novo; black vinyl cross-body bag with gold hardware from Sportsgirl; wide-brimmed sunhat from Rigon; beaded bracelet with wooden claps from Shambhala Boutique at Tweed City Shopping Centre & a gold & rainbow faceted bead cuff from a little hippie store on James Street, Burleigh Heads to pick up on the myriad of colours in the dress' stunning floral hand-embroidery.
Throwing coins in the fountain...
Kisses with a marsupial friend outside Cafe D'Bar overlooking Duranbah Beach
Gorgeous new artisan purchase (gold & ceramic) from the little boutique beside...
Sweet Potato Fries with Sweet Chili Sauce & Sour Cream
Crunchy, Herbed Chips
CLAIM TO FAME: Cafe D'Bar's famous "Salty Dog" Milkshake - homemade salted caramel ice-cream, milk, macadamia nuts, toffee & caramel sauce
Resting in the shade at Duranbah Beach
Loving these beautiful surroundings...
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Late afternoon walks to dinner in a funky "Eiffel Tower" cotton shift dress by an Aussie brand called Pygmies (purchased from The Works boutique at Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre); vibrant map-printed cotton scarf from a little boutique at Currumbin Beach; monochrome moulded rubber "starfish" thongs from Aussies Soles; tribal elephant printed cotton drawstring backpack from a market stall in Laos & a selection of beaded bracelets from Ripcurl, Sea Wish at Coolangatta & Thousand Island Dressing at Paddington.
Can't go past The Aztec for amazing fare:
Mexican rice, slow-cooked beef tostadas & spicy guacamole
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Rainy morning walks in an amazing mustard linen kaftan with "puffy" three-quarter-sleeves, tie neckline detail & ethnic embroidery from Country Road; woven white & beige sandshoes from Sandgroper at Se Bliss; blue vinyl cross-body bag with silver hardware from Sportsgirl (wonderful complimentary colour with the mustard hue of the dress); neutral wooden beaded bracelets with charms from Emmala by Emma; handmade white & blue ceramic cuff from Cafe D'Bar & shell ankle from Sabah Homewares at The Strand, Coolangatta to complete the ensemble.
Taking a quick trip to Greece with lunch at George's Paragon...
Crumbed Calamari on a Bed of Rice with Crunchy Chips & Salad on the Side
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Afternoon contemplation on our last day. I'm wearing a white floral silk shift dress with lace-up neckline detail from French Connection (sleeves cut slightly shorter for the Queensland Springtime); black & white moulded rubber "starfish" thongs from Aussie Soles (much better looking than Crocs but still so sublimely comfortable); blue vinyl cross-body bag with silver hardware from Sportsgirl for a pop of colour amongst the monochrome; clear resin Wayfarer-style sunglasses from Sunglass Hut & an armful of beaded bracelets from Sea Wish at Coolangatta & Thousand Island Dressing, Paddington.
Iced Chocolate with Whipped Cream on Top from Cecada's...
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