Tip Top

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Dress: Jayson Brunsdon Black Label jacquard

Snood: Orange Sherbet wool

Mules: Wittner suede

Bag: French Connection suede with silver hardware

Hinged Bangle: Precious Stones Jewellers silver

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As someone who lives, eats & breathes the creative arts, I feel that it's important to support other Aussies who do the same... particularly when it entails having the chance to spend some time with my perpetually-busy, perennially hardworking brother & sister-in-law. In that spirit, I am excited to share share a few outfit pictures, a film review of the newly-released "Top End Wedding," directed by Wayne Blair of "The Sapphires" fame, co-written by Miranda Tapsell starring herself & Welsh actor Gwilym Lee of "Bohemian Rhapsody" & "Midsomer Murders" fame, as well as snippets of the fare on offer at American-style BBQ rib joint Special Rub in Coorparoo.

For the occasion, I donned a gorgeous blush, black & pale blue floral jacquard 1960s style shift dress with fluted three-quarter-length sleeves from Jayson Brunsdon Black Label exclusive to Myer stores, chunky black wool knitted snood (or infinity scarf, as some call it) from an amazing little boutique called Orange Sherbet at Redcliffe, black suede pointy-toed mules from Wittner with matching boxy suede handbag with oversized silver handles from French Connection & finally, an art deco inspired, wave-shaped silver hinged bangle from Precious Stones Jewellers to complete the look.

Now to the movie review...

For me, "Top End Wedding" was a bit of a contradiction. The themes were brilliant & timely for both Australian & overseas audiences but the writing was a little bit clunky in certain places. The jokes elicited an amused smile when they worked (with possibly a few laugh-out-loud moments) & were horrendously cringe-worthy when they didn't. Some of the tropes were a little tired & somewhat stereotypical & cliche but the authenticity & sincerity brought to the project by both Tapsell & Lee offered glimpses of a new, vibrant energy. Perhaps a slight revision of the final script would have "tightened" it up even more & left a better overall impression but never-the-less, I still left the theatre with a smile on my face after a hankered-for happy ending & the catchy soundtrack had me humming under my breath for hours afterwards.

BBQ Beef Brisket with Fries, Slaw & Sauce

Cornbread with Honey Butter

Washing it all down with non-alcoholic American Root Beer...