80s Does Deco

 

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Dress: Sally Browne via Retro World Collective crepe, viscose

Heels: Wittner leather

Bag: Renee Loves Frances painted cane

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Avid readers of this blog will already know how much I adore vintage clothing & for me, the only thing better than ACTUAL items from the 1920s or 1960s is when the 1980s decided to recreate the looks in a plethora of funky or cutesy prints, including stripes or polka dots! Case in point: this amazing navy & white spotted crepe & viscose drop waist midi dress with bow detailing by celebrated designer Sally Browne that I discovered at the awesome Retro World Collective vintage store in Uptown in the Queen Street Mall - which just happened to be a perfect fit - styled up with a pair of white leather strappy heels with back zippers from Wittner & a white painted cane handbag from cool-girl-cult-label Renee Loves Frances to carry all the essentials. No more embellishment needed.

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Back To The Future

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Dress: Anthea Crawford satin

Heels: Wittner leather with silver buckle

Clutch: Portmans suede & leather roll-top

Cuff: Botanical Gardens Market wire, twine, beads, shells

Ring: Botanical Gardens Market wire, twin, beads, shells

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Nothing like welcoming in a New Year wearing an ensemble with a nod to the past! This look was created for a recent styling job using a 1980s inspired, leopard print satin "wiggle" dress with asymmetrical neckline from Anthea Crawford, supple black leather heeled mules with silver buckle from Wittner (the ultimate meeting of style & comfort), black suede & textured leather roll-top clutch from Portmans & a matching wire, twine, beading & shell cuff & ring from the markets at the Brisbane City Botanical Gardens for a bohemian touch to keep things youthful & modern.