Lately

 

Loving mini dresses with longer sleeves for the cooler temperatures, particularly this little number that I picked up from online emporium The Iconic, styled up with a pair of black matte leather pointy-toed booties from Wittner & a black textured vinyl triangular shoulder bag from French Connection that I discovered at my local TK Maxx store for under $25 which is an absolute bargain.

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Nothing better than a piping hot chai latte & a chocolate chip muffin (slightly warmed up) from Muffin Break before work...

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Relaxing in my backyard happy place wearing a casual but funky Indian print cotton maxi dress from Tree of Life & burgundy suede Birkenstock sandals.

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The boys & their Lego obsession...

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Roast Turkey for dinner...

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All dressed up in blue & silver for lunch at Fourth Child at the "Top of Town" in Ipswich. This gorgeous crepe & lurex striped puff-sleeve mini dress is from Forever New & I've styled it up with a pair of black vegan leather dual buckle heels from Kitten D'Amour, a black vinyl shoulder bag from Sussan to carry all the essentials, a chunky silver hinged bangle from Wallace Bishop & a very delicate silver stars & moons chain belt from Sportsgirl for that extra touch of daytime shine. Yes, I did have the homemade chunky pie with potatoes & side salad, washed down with my all time favourite Shirley Temple...

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Dressing Room moments...

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Heading out in a bright & beautiful chartreuse cotton shirtdress with oversized gold buckle belt from Australian designer Aje, styled up with a pair of tan leather pointy-toed mules from Wittner, matching leather shoulder bag from Elk via the delightful Mott & Mulberry boutique at Indooroopilly & the gorgeous printed silk scarf that I picked up at the "Monet in Paris" exhibition tied around my neck for a little added flair...

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Yum! Amazing burger, fries & milkshake combo from UB's Milk Bar really hits the spot!

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Happiness is... a pretty little green floral chiffon mini dress from Forever New, tan leather pointy-toed mules from Wittner with matching tan leather crossbody bag from Elk via Mott & Mulberry & a chunky brown & silver beaded necklace from Tree of Life...

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"Postcards from Italy" at QPAC in this stunning postcard print silk bias-cut midi dress from cult label Gorman, styled up with a monochrome spotted chiffon scarf from Sussan tied around the neck, a pair of black satin mules with silver heels from Wittner for a modicum of height, a black satin pouch bag with three-dimensional silver flowers (probably 1990s), a stack of vintage Mexican silver bangles from some dear friends who now reside overseas & a single vintage silver bangle from 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles to complete the look.

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Under blue skies...

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Checking out "The Haunted Mansion" movie at Events Cinemas as a mother/daughter day out before heading to San Churro Chocolateria for a treat. I'm wearing a gorgeous denim mini dress with white embroidered trim from Zimmermann, a pair of white leather pointy-toed mules with wooden heels from Country Road, a white & tan floral cotton bag with tan leather strap from the sweet Ember & Twine boutique at the "Top of Town" in Ipswich & a pair of brass bangles to complete the look - one twisted vintage option that I picked up at the "Way We Wore" Vintage Fair many year ago & the other from my local Tree of Life store.

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A funky little fishy in this amazing ensemble from Australian design duo Romance Was Born's recent collaboration with famed 1980s artist Ken Done - a gorgeous twill mini dress with ruffled hemline & elasticated waist in a bright pink, fish covered print & matching mesh footless tights covered in the same. I've styled it up with a pair of black matte leather booties from Wittner, a vintage silver & black beaded evening bag that once belonged to my great aunt & chunky silver art deco wave hinged bangle from the delightful Precious Stones Jewellers in Uptown (formerly Myer Centre).

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Mirror selfies in floral ramie Fate + Becker with a deep v-neckline & high/low hem (discovered at one of my favourite boutiques, Kaysuelle Fashions in Rosewood), black crepe camisole from my local Big W store for modesty purposes, a pair of black matte pointy-toed heeled booties from Wittner, a black textured vinyl triangular shoulder bag from French Connection via TK Maxx to carry all the essentials & a chunky black leather necklace with white carved wooden pendant from the Queensland Art Gallery gift shop.

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Dancing Queen! All dressed up to sing along with an ABBA Tribute Band wearing this stunning dress from Anthea Crawford with black jersey v-neck bodice & iridescent blue floral pleated midi skirt, a pair of black satin mules with silver heels from Wittner, a vintage 1990s black embroidered silk pouch bag to carry all the essentials, a black crepe scarf with corsage from Zara tied around my neck, chunky silver hinged bangle from Wallace Bishop & matching silver & onyx Pandora charm bangle & ring that was given to me by some dear friends.