Showing posts with label dinnertime. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dinnertime. Show all posts

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

East is East

 





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Dress: One Summer via Oh Jo Jo Boutique cotton blend
Loafers: Alfie & Evie via Obsession Shoes patent leather
Bag: Trottie Becke embossed leather
Bangle: The Way We Wore vintage brass
Bangle: Tree of Life brushed brass

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So elated to be sharing all the beautiful pictures of what I wore to a recent family dinner at Easts Leagues Club on a Friday night. I've styled up this amazing navy & cream seashell printed cotton blend shirtdress & funky high-waisted belt with raffia buckle from a new-to-me label called One Summer that I picked up at the delightful Oh Jo Jo Boutique at the "top of town" in Ipswich, a pair of chunky chocolate brown patent leather loafers from Alfie & Evie via Obsession Shoes for a modicum of height & a chocolate brown embossed leather bag from Trottie Becke for that added touch of boho goodness & plenty of space to carry all the essentials! When it came to jewellery, I kept it simple with a chunky twisted brass bangle from The Way We Wore vintage fair & a single brushed brass bangle from Tree of Life to complete the look.

Scroll down to see how the evening unfolded...










Sunday, 31 August 2025

Night Lights

 










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Dress: Dream Sister Jane jacquard, satin
Loafers: Pitillos via Obsession Shoes patent leather, matte leather
Tights: Razzamatazz Hosiery nylon
Bag: Hive Marketplace leather, upcycled materials
Bangle: Gift, Lovisa gold

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Finally sharing all of the sweet pictures from a recent family celebration dinner at one of our favourite local places, where the vibe is pretty chilled & there's tasty fare & live music on Saturday nights... not to mention gorgeous fairy lights in the trees outside! For the occasion, I styled up my dream fairycore mauve, purple & green floral jacquard mini smock dress with oversized bow neckline & soft satin lining from British label Sister Jane's premium diffusion line, Dream Sister Jane with a pair of black patent & matte leather heeled loafers with tassels by a Pitillos that I picked up at the amazing Obsession Shoes at the "top of town" in Ipswich, a pair of black 40 denier nylon tights from Razzamatazz (stylist tip: I like to go with the X Tall style despite being only 5 foot for comfort in the Queensland weather) to keep my legs feeling toasty, a funky leather & upcycled animal print crossbody bag from Hive Marketplace to carry all the essentials & finally, a delicate gold bangle from Lovisa for that touch of evening shine.

Scroll down to see snippets of how the evening unfolded...


Starting off strong with a Gin Fizz cocktail...






Can't resist a mother/daughter selfie...





Always room for dessert... especially washed down with a piping hot latte!




Thursday, 30 November 2023

Lately

 



Styling Job style in the garden wearing this funky cream & black geometric print silk/linen cowl-neck midi dress with front side split & belt from Australian designer Aje, black leather lace-up heels from Jo Mercer & a gold, resin & paper illustrated Megan Hess bangle to complete the look.


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Birthday celebrations for a special nine year old boy that included mud cake, presents & some backyard cricket!









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Broccoli Quiche - one of our favourite easy dinnertime recipes...

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Casual & comfortable in a matching set from Target's amazing summertime selection - pure French linen top & paper-bag-waist shorts in a beautiful shade of emerald green, styled up with a pair of gladiator sandals from Blowfish via Williams Shoes & a black woven straw shoulder bag to carry all the essentials.

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Dainty in white lace for a performance of "Picnic at Hanging Rock" with a dear friend. This stunning midi dress is from Australian designer Maiocchi & is styled up with a pair of pink leather lace-up heels from Jo Mercer & a 1960s tooled leather shoulder bag that some dear friends gave me for Christmas a few years ago, a vintage silver bangle from 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles (formerly of Coolangatta, now Tweed Heads) & a stack of vintage Mexican silver bangles to complete the look.

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Beautiful Blooms



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A few quick snaps on my way to an amazing event! I'm showcasing this utterly divine blue floral organza pleated maxi dress from Australian designer label Aje, worn with a pair of tan & silver leather lace-up heels from Jo Mercer for height, a natural woven straw pouch bag with diamantes from Oh Jo Jo Boutique at the "Top of Town" in Ipswich & a stunning matching glass swirl beaded necklace & bracelet from the delightful Beautiful Pangea to complete the look.



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Spring has Sprung



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Out for a leisurely catch-up dinner at Char'd with a dear friend wearing a sweet blue & white floral cotton/linen mini dress from Sheike with white satin cowl-neck camisole beneath for modesty purposes (from my local Forever New store), a pair of tan leather & elastic gladiator lace-up heels from Wittner & a natural woven straw handbag with blue spot & tan leather strap from Esteem's Boutique in Coolangatta. When it came to jewellery, I chose some old favourites - a vintage silver bangle from 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles on one wrist & a stack of vintage Mexican silver bangles on the other. In case you're wondering, I ordered the Lamb & Rosemary Pie with Mashed Potato & Broccolini followed by an Ice Cream Sundae for dessert & it was amazing!





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More beautiful blooms!



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Mellow Yellow in this gorgeous dress (that I've had for at least five years now) from Asos' premium diffusion line, Asos Edition that I'm wearing with a pair of stone leather lace-up heels from Jo Mercer, a stone vinyl pouch bag from my local TK Maxx store to carry all the essentials & a beautiful art deco shell choker necklace that was gifted to me by a dear friend after a recent trip to the Pacific Islands.


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Lighting this vintage, handmade & handpainted Menorah (a stunning & thoughtful gift from some of my dearest friends) & praying for the safe release of the Israeli hostages.


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That Springtime feeling in the garden...






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All dressed up for an event in my beloved River City wearing this classic-with-a-twist embroidered mesh midi dress from Anthea Crawford, a pair of black leather lace-up heels from Jo Mercer for height, a black leather shoulder bag from funky boutique Pigeonhole & some matching jewellery pieces from Mimco - a stunning leather & rose gold watch, rose gold & diamante bangle, semi-precious & crystal cocktail ring & rose gold & crystal pinkie ring.


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But first, coffee... Even on a hot day in downtown Ipswich, I can't resist a piping hot chai from Shortblack Coffee Co! Also can't resist a beautiful & bright Indian printed cotton maxi dress (this one is from Naudic & I found it at the wonderful Kaysuelle Fashions in Rosewood) & some fancy footwear...