Boy Meets World

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Dress: Laura K elastane & lace

Sandals: Hush Puppies patent

Bag: Novo patent

Bangle: Wallace Bishop silver & elastic

Scarf with Charms: Cute2Boot

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IT'S A BOY!

Delighted to announce the arrival of my cousin (the one we "showered" with presents a month ago) & her husband's new baby boy, James Timothy! Welcome to the world, little man! We wish you a long & healthy life full of happiness & wonder. 

Here are a few pictures of what I wore to go & visit the new arrival in hospital. Sticking with the "blue" theme of the moment, I decided on this gorgeous cobalt elastane tiered shift with black lace overlay detail; mixing it with a pair of black patent sandals, black patent bag, silver bangle & versatile black summer-weight silk/cotton scarf with charms for that little extra "something" to finish the look. It was the perfect smart-casual ensemble for a warm October evening. 

Scroll down for a peek at the sweet gift we brought for the new little family... 

Doesn't Kate Finn make the sweetest teddy bears?

I just LOVE their cute little faces!

Make Up Maven

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Dress: Laura K

Jacket: City Chic

Heels: Emerson suede

Bag: Novo patent

Bangle: Wallace Bishop silver & elastic

Bracelet: Pandora

Ring: Pandora

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Couldn't resist sharing a few pictures of my look for a day spent learning the art of make up application from an expert. (Cue nervousness... make up has never been my strong suit...) This dress ticks all the right boxes: elegant yet sassy enough to give me some much-needed confidence, yet edgy with the addition of the wedge booties & leather jacket. 

The man himself couldn't have been more professional, polite & encouraging, understanding that not every one wants to be a make up artist; some of us just want to use the quality products properly in order to recreate a quasi-professional look at home. Mastering the foundation, powder, blusher - not that I needed it... when I was small, our next door neighbour Ray used to call me "Happy Little Vegemite" - lipstick, mascara & eye shadow was easy but the eye liner & false lashes... not so much... 

All in the all, the tutorial was successful as I am more confident in my ability to enhance the "vibe" of my outfit with my make up choices & although more practice is required with regards to the dreaded eyeliner, as God as my witness I WILL conquer the cat-eye look one of these days...