Showing posts with label paddington. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paddington. Show all posts

Friday, 3 July 2026

Organza in Paddington

 









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Dress: Aje organza, cotton
Sandals: Rilassare via Obsession Shoes leather
Bag: Gift, vintage 1960s tooled leather
Necklace: Retro Metro Paddington vintage beading
Bangle Stack: Gift, vintage Mexican silver
Bangle: Gift, 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles vintage silver
Ring: Gift, Precious Stones Jewellers silver, amber

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Finally sharing all the bright & breezy pictures from a rather blustery day at Paddington in my beloved River City, browsing around the many boutiques along Latrobe & Given Terraces, hanging out at Trammie's Corner to take in the views while finishing my banana smoothie from Java Lounge & rummaging through both collectibles & kitsch at Empire Antiques. For the occasion, I wore a gorgeous, drenched orange organza puff-sleeve mini smock with plaiting detail & soft cotton lining from Aussie designer label Aje, styled up with a pair of tan leather heeled sandals with ankle straps from a label called Rilassare that I discovered at Obsession Shoes at the "top of town" in Ipswich & a vintage 1960s tooled tan leather handbag that some dear friends gave me as a birthday gift a few years ago to carry all the essentials. When it came to jewellery, I donned a stunning bohemian dream beaded necklace with Tibetan pendant from Retro Metro Paddington, a stack of vintage Mexican silver bangles, a single vintage silver bangle from 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles & a beautiful silver & amber cocktail ring from the lovely ladies at Precious Stones Jewellers to complete the look.

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Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Purple Haze

 






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Dress: Forever New linen/cotton blend
Heels: Kitten D'Amour vegan leather
Bag: Target woven straw
Bangle Stack: Gift, vintage Mexican silver
Bangle: Gift, 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles vintage silver
Bracelet: Gift, Kellie's Antiques silver, filigree

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All the beautiful outfit pictures from a day when it was much, much warmer than today... not to mention much, much sunnier! For a trip to Paddington to see a play & do some antiquing with a dear friend, I donned a gorgeous purple & white botanical print linen/cotton blend midi dress with racer back detailing & princess seams from Forever New, styled up with a pair of mauve vegan leather deco-inspired heels from Kitten D'Amour for the ultimate fusion of comfort & style (ideal to walk up & down those heels in) & a natural woven straw crossbody bag from my local Target store to carry all the essentials. When it came to jewellery, I chose some favourite silver pieces including a stack of vintage Mexican silver bangles some friends brought back from an overseas trip a few years ago, a single thicker vintage silver bangle from 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles (formerly Coolangatta, now Tweed Heads) that my brother bought me & finally, a chunky silver Victorian belcher bracelet with oversized filigree heart locket & teeny tiny key from (sadly now closed) Kellie's Antiques in the Brisbane Arcade that a late, lamented friend gave me as a 30th birthday present to complete the look & add some daytime shine.

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Keep scrolling for a peek at the delicious meal we shared at Sassafrass of Paddington Cafe & a cheeky little selfie at Empire Antiques...


Smoked Mushrooms with Cheese, Polenta, Spinach & Onion


Monday, 13 April 2026

Lately

 





Playground daze wearing a gorgeous red floral cotton Portmans mini dress, comfortable yet stylish tan vegan leather sandals from Obsession Shoes & a pink-painted cane circular crossbody bag with leather strap from Renee Loves Frances to carry all the essentials... like sunscreen & coins for coffee, as evidenced below...



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All business for a proofreading event in my beloved River City wearing this stunning navy floral jacquard shirt dress with self-tie belt from celebrated Aussie designer Anthea Crawford, black vegan leather deco-style heels with buttons & matching natural woven handbag with black resin beaded handle from Kitten D'Amour, a stack of vintage Mexican silver bangles & a single silver bangle from 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles for that touch of daytime shine.



Taco Tuesday... my favourite day of the week!

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In my "happy place" aka a dressing room wearing sweet, sweet blue & white gingham from Oh Jo Jo Boutique, tan leather sandals from Obsession Shoes & a woven straw crossbody bag from a little hippie boutique that used to be next door to my hairdresser.

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Art for Art's Sake in this stunning museum/antiquities print mesh maxi dress with ruching from Sheike, styled up for an art exhibition with a pair of beige leather lace-up heels from Jo Mercer, beige vinyl pouch bag from TK Maxx & the aforementioned silver jewellery... with the addition of the bamboo bangle from a boutique in Mooloolaba.

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Short & sweet in this rose-printed organza puff ball dress with tiered hemline & ruffled neck from Scandinavian label Ganni, worn with a pair of deep red vegan leather t-bar heels with buttons & bows from "girly" label Kitten D'Amour, a floral beaded handbag from Rachel Zoe via TK Maxx, a handmade pewter, beads & crystal cuff from a maker from Paris that I found at the beautiful Lannah Dunn & a matching Swarovski crystal & silver ring for that touch of daytime sparkle.

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A day at West End wearing white broderie cotton from Zjoosh, a pair of tan leather sandals from Obsession Shoes, a vintage tan tooled leather handbag from the 1960s that some dear friends gave me & chunky beaded tribal necklace from Tree of Life for a pop of colour... perfect for traipsing around the boutiques & enjoying a sweet treat at Anita Gelato...



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Drop-waisted for the WIN! Always loved this silhouette & this gorgeous printed silk number from Whyte Oak at DFO Jindalee is just right for a morning spent shopping with my mother. I've styled it up by using the belt as a necktie & adding a pair of lemon/lime leather sandals from Eos (via Obsession Shoes, of course), a natural woven paper slouch bag from Cotton On to carry all the essentials & my usual jewellery pieces.



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A morning in "top of town" Ipswich, having coffee & browsing in this stunning pink floral jacquard drop-waist mini dress from Gorman!

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Gorman again! This time in shades of green & blue embroidered cotton...

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Paddington for the day in some monochrome magic - a voluminous checked cotton mini dress with puff sleeves from Australian designer Aje, a pair of mushroom leather sandals from Alfie & Evie, a black vinyl cylindrical handbag from Beach n Beyond at Coolangatta.
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Ladylike in a stunning floral stretch silk crepe from celebrated Aussie label Cue, a pair of lemon/lime leather sandals from Eos, natural woven straw handbag with black leather clasp from Witchery & some favourite silver jewellery pieces - including a gorgeous turquoise beaded necklace from Tree of Life for an unexpected bohemian touch...

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Long live vintage! Styling up this amazing silk dress from the 1960s (found at Ipswich Antique Centre years ago now) with a pair of modern leather mules from Obsession Shoes & a yellow vinyl cylindrical handbag from Oh Jo Jo Boutique...