Lately

 

Going "dotty" in this gorgeous matching polka dot cotton & organza button-down shirt & paper bag waisted skirt from Australian label Lee Mathews, styled up for an event in the River City with a pair of cream patent & black velvet t-bar heels with buttons & bows from retro-inspired label Kitten D'Amour, a black vinyl shoulder bag from Sussan to carry all the essentials & a pair of cream & black resin flower bangles from Gorman to complete the look.

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Camellia Life Cycles

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All dressed up in "mixed metals" for a Christmas Party wearing this stunning floral brocade puff-sleeve mini dress from Princess Highway, a pair of black leather lace-up heels from Jo Mercer for a modicum of height, a natural woven straw handbag with black leather clasp from Witchery, a pair of brass bangles (a thick, twisted option from The Way We Wore Vintage Fair & a smoother one from my local Tree of Life store) & an utterly AMAZING brass & crystal bib necklace that a dear friend brought back from a trip to India a few years ago.

Scroll down to see a close-up of the necklace in question...

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These wild pansies have a mind of their own...

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Black & pink is always a winning combination! Dressed up for a styling job in a beautiful black & pink floral embroidered mesh fit-to-flare midi dress from celebrated Australian label Anthea Crawford that I cinched in with a satin obi-style belt from Sacha Drake, a pair of baby pink leather lace-up pointy-toed heels from Wittner with matching baby pink vinyl shoulder bag with silver chain strap from Forever New & gorgeous silver accessories in the form of a chunky, art deco wave hinged bangle from Precious Stones Jewellers & a thin silver hinged bangle from Oxfam that I've had since my grade 12 formal.

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Celebrating the birthday of someone very special (my darling mother) with a low-key family celebration at home - our favourite takeaway, Oishii Sushi Bar followed by a homemade marble cake for dessert & finally opening beautifully wrapped presents!

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Matchy Matchy! All the fun in this summery little two piece ensemble from my local Target store - a pair of white & green floral cotton shorts with a belt & a matching textured viscose v-neck top - that I styled up with a pair of casual & comfortable beige leather slides from Frankie 4 Footwear & an art deco shell choker that was given to me by a dear friend.

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One of my all-time favourite quiz shows giving a shout-out to one of my most beloved places of visit in Queensland! Love your important conservation work, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary!

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Styling Job Style in this stunning black & navy floral embroidered mesh fit-to-flare midi dress from Anthea Crawford, styled up with a pair of black leather lace-up heels from Jo Mercer, a black leather shoulder bag from Pigeonhole, a vintage gold & onyx Maltese Cross necklace that some dear friends gifted me from a recent overseas trip & a funky Megan Hess fashion illustration gold & resin bangle.

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These sweet little mushrooms/toadstools/fairy houses from Country House boutique are the perfect finishing touch to this amazing greenery!

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Despite my (ahem) shorter stature, I absolutely ADORE a long dress & this gorgeous tile print linen slip from Ghanda is perfect for the summertime. I've styled it up for a trip to the art gallery with a pair of stone leather lace-up heels from Jo Mercer & a woven paper slouch bag from Cotton On to carry all the essentials.

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Surviving the hot weather in a series of cotton maxi dresses! This glorious number, covered in a tattoo-inspired floral print, is from the delightful Oh Jo Jo Boutique at the "Top of Town" in Ipswich & looks so amazing belted at the waist & styled up with a pair of strappy leather heels from Jo Mercer, a natural woven straw handbag with black leather clasp from Witchery & a black resin wave bangle with matching rosette flower cocktail ring from celebrated Australian duo Dinosaur Designs to complete the look.

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More birthday celebrations at home... this time for my younger brother!

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Beautiful new hanging pot for the hacienda area...

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This old girl (16 years old if you can believe it!) has plenty of opinions about the hot & humid weather we've been experiencing... Meanwhile, I'm taking a few little snaps in the mirror before heading out to run some errands in a summer print linen bias-cut slip dress from Ghanda, tan leather & elastic sandals from Wittner & a funky natural woven paper bag with tan leather strap & blue circle detail from Esteems Boutique at Coolangatta.