I know you've all been waiting with baited breath & here it is: the third & final photo installment of the Penny Family Easter festivities! We certainly managed to do a lot over the long weekend, even attending a matinee performance of Shen Yun (part of my birthday present, alluded to in yesterday's post) on Saturday afternoon, followed by delicious Cajun cuisine for dinner at Bourbon St restaurant in Southbank Parklands. Sunday was, of course, celebration day with a visit from the Easter Bunny & trip to Church to glorify the Risen Lord. As always, scroll down to see how it all unfolded...
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Dress: Anthea Crawford jacquard
Heels: Wittner leather
Bag: Forever New vinyl with silver hardware
Hinged Bangle: Wallace Bishop silver
Bracelets: Thomas Sabo faceted onyx beads
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Posing before heading into the QPAC Concert Hall wearing my gorgeous new blue & silver rose printed jacquard dress with high/low hemline from Anthea Crawford, strappy black leather heels from Wittner with back zipper detailing (ideal for adding a little edge), silvery-mauve vinyl handbag with silver chain straps from Forever New (the perfect size to "dress the look down" for daytime & carry all the essentials... no clutch bag in sight), chunky silver hinged bangle from Wallace Bishop & pair of black faceted onyx beaded bracelets from Thomas Sabo with a myriad of funky, eclectic charms collected from near & far, some gifted by dear friends & family, some found on my travels. For those who are interested in what each of them are, keep scrolling for a closer look:
For those who don't know, Shen Yun is a performing arts & entertainment company - founded in New York City by Falun Gong/Falun Dafa devotees persecuted in their homeland - specialising in classical Chinese dance as well as ethnic & folk dances & stories set to music with traditional orchestral accompaniment, dazzling high-tech animated backdrops & distinctive, accomplished solo artists. A blend of energy & grace, it is a truly unique experience that almost defies explanation. I suppose it is best summed up by the meaning of its name: Shen means "divine being" & Yun means "rhythm or movement." Therefore, it's literally translation into English is "divine movement" and for me, it was.
Photography wasn't permitted at the show, so here are a few official performance stills to give you an idea of what the actual event itself entailed:
Blackened Barramundi with Crispy Battered Fries & Slaw
Enjoying all the delights of Southbank Parklands after dark... I'm particularly loving the way that the high/low hemline of the dress was picked up by the breeze as I walked. I love the rustle of fabric all around me for a sumptuous feeling on a special night out!
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Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me... will never die." John 11:25-26
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Dress: Anthea Crawford lace with embellished belt
Duster Jacket: Tree of Life embroidered mesh
Heels: Wittner leather
Headpiece: Lovisa silver & faux pearls
Bracelet: Kellie's Antiques vintage silver Victorian bracelet with heart locket & key
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All dressed up - including pearl bunny ears from Lovisa - for Easter Sunday in a beautiful pewter lace fit-to-flare dress with v-neckline & "bubble" hemline (created by me in conjunction with my seamstress Desley to show off a little more of my legs & create the illusion of height) with embellished grosgrain ribbon belt from Anthea Crawford, white mesh long-line duster jacket with fluted sleeves & celestial embroidery from Tree of Life, shiny silver t-bar heels from Wittner & one of my most prized pieces of jewellery - a chunky vintage Victorian silver bracelet with oversized heart locket & teeny tiny key from Kellie's Antiques, a birthday present a few years ago from a dear friend.
Well, now that you know all the fashion details, keep scrolling for a final peek at all of our Easter decorations...
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