Lips red as the rose
Hair black as ebony
Skin white as snow
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Dress: Basque via Myer silk/satin
Trench: Events Clothing organza, satin
Heels: Wittner suede, elastic strap
Bag: Nine West vinyl with chrome hardware
Necklace: Gift, Gian Paolo Maria leather, pewter (handmade in Paris)
Bangle with Charms: Pandora silver, onyx
Ring: Pandora silver, onyx
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Mirror Mirror on the wall...
Finally posting pictures of the outfit I wore to attend a stunning performance of Snow White (one of my all-time favourite fairytales; particularly in the original tale, Snow White & Rose Red) by famed international company Ballet Preljocaj at QPAC. Avid readers of this blog will already know that I am a die-hard balletomane - despite not being able to dance a step myself; two left feet & all - & the production did not disappoint: the dancing was divine, the scenery magnificent & the costumes breathtaking; certainly a "new take on an old classic," as it were.
When it came to my ensemble, I wanted to capture some of the original story's "innocence lost & regained" theme with a moody, dark rose printed silk/satin fit-to-flare dress from Basque at Myer & sheer black organza long-line trench with satin lapel details & mismatched buttons from Events Clothing (purchased for an absolute bargain price at the Lifeline Emporium in the middle of Brisbane City) for that touch of dramatic flair. When it came to footwear, this funky pair of ballet-inspired suede & elastic strap heels from Wittner were the obvious choice but instead of carrying a "matching" handbag (as expected), I opted for a pop of brighter colour with this sumptuous burgundy vinyl tote with chrome hardware from Nine West, a birthday present from my wonderful parents.
Scroll down to check it out in detail; poison apple included...
As for the jewellery, I decided to go with a "heart" theme - you know, the Wicked Queen pays the Huntsman to find Snow White, kill her & bring the beating heart back... so she can eat it, some versions say... pretty macabre stuff, but little children seem to "eat it up," if you'll excuse the pun - & wore my silver bangle with onyx heart charms with matching heart ring from Pandora (a 30th birthday present) & this ah-mazing handmade pewter heart with chunky leather necklace from Gian Paolo Maria in Paris, given to me by the mother of a dear friend.
Keep scrolling to get up close & personal...
It is when we are most lost that we sometimes find our truest friends...
You're never too old to be young.
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