Love Today (part 2)

 

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Dress: Dream Sister Jane jacquard

Slingbacks: Kitten D'Amour velvet

Bag: Gorman woven

Bangle Stack: Lovisa gold

Ring: Thousand Island Dressing resin

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More Valentine's Day inspired dressing in today's gorgeous blog post... featuring not only this stunning heart printed jacquard mini babydoll dress from British label Dream Sister Jane but the beautiful backdrop of the historic Ipswich Orchid Society Greenhouse! I've styled it up with a pair of gorgeous baby pink suede pointy-toed slingbacks with bows from "girly" Aussie label Kitten D'Amour for a modicum of height, a woven rectangular handbag in shades of purple, pink & organge from cult favourite Gorman to carry all the essentials, a trio of gold bangles from Lovisa & finally, a chunky resin heart cocktail ring from Thousand Island Dressing at Paddington for that kitschy finishing touch.

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Black Label

Taking a trip to one of my favourite places downtown, the Ipswich Orchid Society Greenhouse at historical Queens Park with its plethora of stunning plant life, verdant rockery, peaceful pond, wide steps & beautiful old fountain... all hidden behind stunningly ornate wrought iron gates...

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Dress: Jayson Brunsdon Black Label via Myer twill, lace

Heels: Kitten D'Amour vegan leather

Bag: French Connection vinyl, suede

Belt: Sacha Drake embellished organza

Bracelet: Gift, Wanfu Jade jade

Bangle: Gift, jade (from Shanghai Markets)

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For the occasion, I decided to blend in with my surroundings & wore a beautiful tulip print twill midi dress with cold-shoulder lace detailing from Jayson Brunsdon Black Label (exclusive to Myer stores) that I cinched in at the waist with a heavily embellished black organza obi belt from Sacha Drake to create a long, body-lengthening line & added a pair of black vegan leather dual buckle heels from Kitten D'Amour for a modicum of height & a boxy black vinyl & suede handbag with oversized silver handles from French Connection to carry all the essentials including the ever-present facemask & hand sanitizer. When it came to jewellery, I decided to pick up on the shades of green inherent in the dress' black, white & green print & chose a beaded jade bracelet from Wanfu Jade & a simple yet stunning jade bangle from a little stall at the Shanghai Markets, both of which my brother brought back from an overseas trip to China many years ago.

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Finally, a couple of cheeky mirror selfies from the vintage wonderland that is The ShortBlack Coffee Co  in the "top of town" precinct where I stopped in on the way home for a piping hot chai latte that is, frankly, second to none...