Franny Gets Frocked: California Dreamin

Sunday 12 August 2018

California Dreamin

Dress: Chi Chi London (via Asos) twill, satin, tulle

Jacket: Free People (via St Barts) jacquard, flanelette, embroidery

Ankle Boots: Wittner patent leather

Tights: Razzamatazz 40 denier nylon

Bag: Gift, Empire Antiques vintage carved nut, leather

Bangle: Gift, vintage carved resin

Finally sharing all the gorgeous pictures from a night out celebrating Jennie's birthday at a funky little restaurant nestled in the heart of Coorparoo called California Native, serving Cali-Mex cuisine & specialty margaritas in eclectic surroundings with "golden oldies" playing the background including Donovan, Creedence Clearwater Revival & the Eagles, which avid readers of this blog will already know is definitely my jam.

For the occasion, I wore a boho-inspired, eclectic ensemble of my own: a stunning black & soft gold baroque printed twill midi dress with black satin & tulle underlay from Chi Chi London via Asos (altered substantially by myself & my seamstress Desley); military-inspired cropped black jacquard jacket with red checked flanelette lining, gold buttons & burnished embroidery from Free People, discovered at St Barts boutique in Fortitude Valley; shiny black patent ankle boots with buttons from Wittner; matte 40 denier black nylon tights from Razzamatazz to keep my legs feeling toasty-warm & a retro, carved wooden nut handbag with leather patchwork strap from Empire Antiques (formerly Paddington Antique Centre) gifted to me by a dear friend. Completing the look was a recent gift from another special someone: a chunky, carved resin, tribal style bangle from a nameless little vintage store that only added to the hippie-luxe vibe I was channeling.

Scroll down to see how the evening unfolded...