Into The Woodzeez

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Dress: Jane Lamerton @ Myer silk

Sandals: Bare Traps @ Simona Ricci leather & embellishment

Bag: Lubentan Night Markets rubber

Bangles: Gift, gold, silver, beads (from India)

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This bright & beautiful ensemble was an ideal choice for spending a balmy afternoon with my darling Goddaughter, opening presents & celebrating all things festive. Putting together something similar yourself - for any of you still searching for that elusive perfect Christmas Day look - really could not be any simpler; merely 4 main "pieces" & you're good to go!

1. THE DRESS: A relaxed shape with tie straps made from a silk fabric printed with large-scale tropical flowers in a pleasing, vibrant colour palette. This Jane Lamerton offering from Myer makes a Summertime statement without even trying.

2. THE SHOES: Comfortable kitten heels, leather straps in a soft metallic shade for day & embellished t-bar straps for that touch of casual sparkle, these Bare Traps beauties from Simona Ricci draw the eye downwards & elongate the frame. (A total fashion WIN for me as I'm only 5 feet tall.)

3. THE BAG: Vivid in a shade taken from the pattern of the dress to create a sense of cohesion. This tiny treasure comes from one of the many Lubentan Market stalls & cost less than $10.

4. THE JEWELLERY: Stacked up for a bit of an "arm party," these Indian bangles (gifted by a friend who currently lives over there) provide daytime sparkle for an otherwise rather casual look.

Now that all the fashion is sorted, scroll down for a peek at how the afternoon unfolded:

Absolutely LOVING the Lil Woodzeez Happy Camper & Tickle Your Tastebuds Bakery as well as the Fox & Hedgehog Families! 

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Instantly #2

For those of you still not following me on Instagram or Facebook, here are a few more fashion moments you've missed lately...

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So, without further ado, here's what you missed:

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Dress: Gabriella Fratini silk

Sandals: Bare Traps @ Simona Ricci leather & embellishment

Bag: Adorne vinyl

Hinged Bangle: Wallace Bishop silver & elastic

Ring: Sportsgirl silver

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Heading out for the afternoon wearing a Spode-china-style print dress with cute pussy-bow neckline detail, silver embellished sandals with stacked kitten-heels & a matching silver handbag. 

Keeping the silver theme going with a chunky hinged bangle & teeny tiny pineapple ring. I love the way the juxtaposition of sizing provides visual interest...

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Baby meets Penguin. 

Enjoying "cuteness overload" while babysitting Sweet Baby James...

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Dress: Jacqui E chiffon, satin & lace

Heels: Target patent

Bag: Target vinyl

Beaded Bracelets: Lovisa faux pearls

Cuff: Chinatown Markets silver & fabric flower

Wrist Wrap: Sea Wish, Coolangatta

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Jewel brights meet pastels with this inspired combination: a floaty orange chiffon shift with lace neckline & straps mixed with a pair of structured, pointy-toed patent pumps & a shoulder bag in mint pastel. Clearly, opposites on the "Colour Wheel" really DO attract!

Eclectic jewellery in shades of gold, green & white - faux pearl bracelets, faux flower cuff & beaded tribal wrist wrap...

"...to take you in the sun to promised lands, to show you every one; it's the time of the season for loving..."

Time of the Season - The Zombies (1968)

Grooving to smooth 1960s sounds on a sunny, Autumn morning...

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Laundry Day 1973... or my latest haul of vintage dresses...

Love the smell of fabric softener floating on the breeze.

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Dress: Suzanne Grae jersey & chiffon

Wedge Sandals: Betts for Her suede

Clutch: Sportsgirl vinyl & studs

Studded Bangles: Tree of Life bronze, silver

Wrap Bangle: Autograph chrome & diamante

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Black + Chrome + Studded = Edgy

This equation proved to be true when statement accessories - lace up wedges, "heavy metal" clutch & a selection of studded & chrome bangles "edged up" this casual jersey & chiffon bubble-hem smock (an absolute bargain for $25 in the sales) to make it appropriate for dinner at a local restaurant.

...And the necessary post-haircut selfie with a darker red lip...

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Dress: Jane Lamerton silk

Heels: Sandler patent

Handbag: Adorne vinyl

Bangles: Tree of Life woven thread

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Mixing a bright, hibiscus print silk shift - featuring tie straps & sweet back-of-the-neck bow - with an equally bright handbag & armful of boho style woven thread bangles for late night shopping during a heatwave... Note the way I have worn beige/flesh tone, mid-heel platforms with the look so they blend in & lengthen my legs whilst providing me with a modicum of extra height...

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