Lovely Laidley

 

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Dress: Lorraine via Oh Jo Jo Boutique ramie

Brogues: Dr Martens via Platypus Shoes leather, rubber

Tights: Razzamatazz 40 denier nylon

Bag: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary suede

Bracelet: Mimco via Lifeline Stores gold

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One of my all-time favourite places to go for a day trip in the wintertime is the beautiful & historic township of Laidley. Surrounded by rolling bush countryside & farmland, it has a main street full of historic buildings (including the post office & tourist attraction Das Neumanhaus), sweet old storefronts, gorgeous little cafes & bakeries & a plethora of sweet fashion boutiques that are a pleasure to browse around in... & maybe take a few things home! On this particular occasion, my cousin, her son & I spent the morning looking around - including a trip to the incredibly large & well-stocked toy & hobby store where some of us may have indulged our Lego obsesson - before heading to the delightful Grace Eats for a leisurely lunch together. 

For the occasion, I donned a purple & tan floral ramie prairie-style mini dress from a label called Lorraine that I picked up from Oh Jo Jo Boutique at the "top of town" in Ipswich, a pair of "crazy horse" brown suede/leather Dr Martens brogues from Platypus Shoes, black 40 denier nylon tights from Razzamatazz to keep my legs feeling toasty warm (stylist tip: get the largest size available if you don't want them to stick to your legs when the weather warms up slightly during the day; ideal for the unpredictable Queensland weather), a funky brown suede crossbody bag from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to carry all the essentials & a chunky gold Mimco bracelet that I found secondhand at my local Lifeline store to complete the look & add some daytime shine.

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BLT Burger: Highly Recommended

Only second to their absolutely divine Broccolini Salad that's (sadly yet understandably) only available during the summer months...

Laidley

 

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Pinafore: Gorman denim, embroidery, patches

Top: Gorman linen, embroidery

Mules: Wittner suede

Bag: Oh Jo Jo Boutique vinyl, wood

Bangle Stack: Gift, vintage Mexican silver

Bangle: Gift, 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles vintage silver

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Finally sharing all the gorgeous pictures from a gorgeous morning in Laidley with my parents, browsing around this sweet regional town checking out a plethora of boutiques, retail stores, bakeries & gift shops - as well as historical icons like Das Neumannhaus - before heading to the delightful Grace Eats Cafe for a leisurely lunch together. For the occasion, I wore a gorgeous pastel embroidered denim pinafore & a matching white embroidered linen puff-sleeve shirt from cult label Gorman, a pair of camel suede pointy-toed mules from Wittner for a modicum of height, a blush vinyl crossbody bag with wooden clasp from Oh Jo Jo Boutique at the "top of town" in Ipswich to carry all the essentials & some of my all-time favourite silver pieces - a stack of vintage Mexican silver bangles & a single vintage silver bangle from 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles to complete the look.

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Scenic Rim

 

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Dress: Fate + Beeker via Oh Jo Jo Boutique cotton, elastic

Ankle Boots: Renee Loves Frances leather

Bag: Oh Jo Jo Boutique vinyl, wood

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Finally sharing all the gorgeous pictures from a day spent exploring South East Queensland's beautiful Scenic Rim with my cousin & her two rambunctious munchkins. Starting off in historical Rosewood, we checked out the dinosaurs, played in the park & ate some delicious treats from the bakery before heading off to Laidley for a browse around the shops (beautiful boutiques, funky homewares, op shop goodies & a huge, fully-stocked toy store) and leisurely lunch at the delightful Grace Eats before heading home as the sun began to set. For the occasion, I wore a beautiful boho floral cotton long-sleeved midi dress with elasticated waistline & cuffs as well as small gold buttons at the neck from the label Fate + Beeker, discovered at Oh Jo Jo Boutique at the "top of town" in Ipswich that I styled up with a pair of tan leather ankle boots with zippers from Renee Loves Frances & a matching vinyl & wood crossbody handbag (also found at Oh Jo Jo's) to carry all the essentials while keeping my hands free for exploration.

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