Trammie's Corner

 

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Dress: Jayson Brunsdon Black Label via Myer twill, grosgrain ribbon

Heels: Jo Mercer leather, laces

Bag: Kitten D'Amour woven straw, resin

Cuff: Gift, Wallace Bishop silver

Bangle Stack: Gift, vintage Mexican silver

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Taking a break at cool & shady Trammie's Corner in Paddington before getting back to what I love to do best: antiquing! For the occasion, I'm wearing a stunning tulip printed twill wiggle dress with off-shoulder black grosgrain ribbon detailing from Jayson Brunsdon Black Label via my local Myer store that has to be at least ten years old now & is still one of my most beloved dresses. I've styled it up with a pair of stylish yet comfortable black leather lace-up heels from Jo Mercer for a modicum of height, a natural woven straw handbag with black resin beaded handle from vintage-inspired label Kitten D'Amour, a brushed silver cuff from Wallace Bishop that a friend gave me for my 30th birthday & a stack of vintage Mexican silver bangles that were a gift from some other dear friends to complete the look.

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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...

Tip Top

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Dress: Jayson Brunsdon Black Label jacquard

Snood: Orange Sherbet wool

Mules: Wittner suede

Bag: French Connection suede with silver hardware

Hinged Bangle: Precious Stones Jewellers silver

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As someone who lives, eats & breathes the creative arts, I feel that it's important to support other Aussies who do the same... particularly when it entails having the chance to spend some time with my perpetually-busy, perennially hardworking brother & sister-in-law. In that spirit, I am excited to share share a few outfit pictures, a film review of the newly-released "Top End Wedding," directed by Wayne Blair of "The Sapphires" fame, co-written by Miranda Tapsell starring herself & Welsh actor Gwilym Lee of "Bohemian Rhapsody" & "Midsomer Murders" fame, as well as snippets of the fare on offer at American-style BBQ rib joint Special Rub in Coorparoo.

For the occasion, I donned a gorgeous blush, black & pale blue floral jacquard 1960s style shift dress with fluted three-quarter-length sleeves from Jayson Brunsdon Black Label exclusive to Myer stores, chunky black wool knitted snood (or infinity scarf, as some call it) from an amazing little boutique called Orange Sherbet at Redcliffe, black suede pointy-toed mules from Wittner with matching boxy suede handbag with oversized silver handles from French Connection & finally, an art deco inspired, wave-shaped silver hinged bangle from Precious Stones Jewellers to complete the look.

Now to the movie review...

For me, "Top End Wedding" was a bit of a contradiction. The themes were brilliant & timely for both Australian & overseas audiences but the writing was a little bit clunky in certain places. The jokes elicited an amused smile when they worked (with possibly a few laugh-out-loud moments) & were horrendously cringe-worthy when they didn't. Some of the tropes were a little tired & somewhat stereotypical & cliche but the authenticity & sincerity brought to the project by both Tapsell & Lee offered glimpses of a new, vibrant energy. Perhaps a slight revision of the final script would have "tightened" it up even more & left a better overall impression but never-the-less, I still left the theatre with a smile on my face after a hankered-for happy ending & the catchy soundtrack had me humming under my breath for hours afterwards.

BBQ Beef Brisket with Fries, Slaw & Sauce

Cornbread with Honey Butter

Washing it all down with non-alcoholic American Root Beer...