For Art's Sake

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Dress: Anthea Crawford embroidered mesh

Capelet: Gift, vintage rabbit fur

Ankle Boots: Wittner patent leather

Bag: Sourpuss via Poison Arrow Clothing vinyl with silver hardware

Ring: Studio Leanne via Etsy painted ceramic

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All dressed up in my best wintertime finery for an art appreciation event in the cultural precinct followed by a delicious lunch at the Asian-streetfood-inspired Chowhouse in Fortitude Valley. I'm wearing this utterly divine silver & black baroque embroidered mesh shift dress with fluted three-quarter-sleeves, modified sweetheart neckline, below-the-knee hem & black satin lining from Anthea Crawford, edgy black patent ankle boots from Wittner to provide height while elongating my frame, black matte 40 denier nylon tights from Razzamatazz (my go-to brand for fit & longevity) & a retro-inspired, chartreuse patent vinyl handbag with oversized black bow detailing from Sourpuss via Poison Arrow Clothing at Springfield to carry all the essentials while providing a "pop" of colour, elevating the ensemble & making it more appropriate for a "dressy" daytime occasion. When it came to jewellery, less was DEFINITELY more, so an unexpected, oversized black ceramic cocktail ring in the shape of a heart - handmade in Melbourne by Studio Leanne (one of my greatest ever Etsy discoveries) - was all that was required to complete the look & make a statement.

Scroll down to see more gorgeous outfit pictures, this time with the addition of a black vintage rabbit fur capelet (gifted to me by a dear friend many years ago) to ward off the morning chill...

Keep scrolling for a few snippets of the ambiance & delicious fare on offer at the aforementioned Chowhouse in James Street. It comes highly recommended!

Shopaholic

Sharing all the pictures from recent shopping expeditions for new lounge room furniture. Scroll down to see where we went & what I wore...

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Dress: Mossman embroidered silk chiffon

Scarf: Gift, lace

Heels: Wittner suede

Bag: French Connection leather, suede with silver hardware

Charm Bangle: Pandora silver & onyx

Ring: Pandora silver & onyx

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Hitting the shops in Fortitude Valley wearing a gorgeous monochrome embroidered silk chiffon shift from Aussie label Mossman, black suede heeled mules from Wittner with matching boxy suede handbag with oversized silver circular handles from French Connection & a light-weight white lace scarf from a little boutique in Maroochydore, kindly gifted by a dear family friend. Jewellery was simple & also matchy-matchy: a silver & onyx charm bangle & ring from Pandora.

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Dress: Anthea Crawford stretch pique

Sandals: Wittner metallic leather with gold hardware

Bag: Review textured vinyl with gold hardware

Bangle: Gift, jade (from Shanghai Markets)

Bracelet: Gift, Wanfu jade

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Hitting the shops in Jindalee wearing a beautiful floral stretch pique dress with cold shoulder detailing & matching bow belt from Anthea Crawford, shiny gold metallic leather gladiator sandals from Wittner, vibrant yellow textured vinyl handbag with gold hardware from Review for a pop of colour, green jade bangle from the markets in Shanghai & beaded jade bracelet from Wanfu.

Sharing lunch at one of my new favourite cafes, Bare Bones Society! I absolutely LOVE their fish tacos, which are seriously large enough for two people to easily share...

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Dress: Review poly-blend & lace

Heels: Wittner suede

Bag: Vendula London vegan leather with brass hardware

Thick Bangle: Vintage, brass (from America)

Thin Bangle: Tree of Life brass

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Hitting the antique shops in Paddington wearing a sweet rose floral poly-blend shift dress with black mesh neckline detailing & tiered hemline from "girly" Aussie label Review, black suede heeled mules from Wittner, kitschy vegan leather handbag with brass hardware from Vendula London & a pair of brass bangles - the larger, vintage one from America, found at The Way We Wear vintage fair & the small one from my local Tree of Life store.