Pink Fairy Floss

 

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Dress: Shein organza, lace

Heels: Wittner patent leather, matte leather, grosgrain ribbon

Bag: Sussan vinyl

Bracelet: Gift, handmade resin

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Feeling very much like Molly Ringwald in "Pretty in Pink" in this floral organza mini puff dress with sweet cap sleeves & white lace trim from online emporium Shein which is, admittedly, a clear rip-off of an Insta-famous, very expensive (particularly with the exchange rate & postage from the USA) style but in all honesty, I own both the expensive & non-expensive versions & can't see a great deal of difference in quality or craftsmanship except perhaps a slightly more elevated finish on the branded option. As a fashion blogger & stylist I do try & purchase/own/wear the genuine article wherever & whenever possible but sometimes it's just not feasible from a monetary standpoint, particularly if the item is what could be considered a "trend" so I take care of these fast fashion purchases (hand washing, steaming) to make them last for as long as possible in my wardrobe. 

But I digress. I've styled this gorgeous little number with a pair of white patent leather slingback heels with black matte pointy-toes & a pink & black striped strap from Wittner for a modicum of height, a black vinyl shoulder bag from Sussan to carry all the essentials including the omnipresent facemask & hand sanitizer & a funky, handmade resin cameo bracelet from Greece (pictured in detail above) that a dear friend gave me for my birthday a few years ago, apparently found at a little online boutique on Etsy. It truly is the perfect finishing touch to the entire whimsical ensemble!

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A few humorous outtakes for those who enjoy a little bit of a laugh...

Pretty in Pink

 

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Dress: Aje cotton

Slingback Heels: Kitten D'Amour suede

Bag: Ember & Twine cotton, leather

Hinged Bangle: Precious Stones Jewellers silver

Wooden Bangle: Gift, handcarved wood

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Like the song intones, I'm feeling "pretty in pink" in this stunning, summery ensemble, styled up to attend a recent event in my beloved River City. I'm rewearing the utterly divine pink cotton puff-sleeve midi dress with its shirred bodice, tiered hemline & exposed back zipper from Aussie designer Aje (otherwise known as my Christmas dress in 2021) & I've added a pair of pink suede pointy-toed slingback low-heels with bow detailing from retro-inspired label Kitten D'Amour, a funky pink floral print cotton handmade shoulder bag with vintage-style clasp & brown leather strap from Ember & Twine boutique at the Top of Town precinct in Ipswich, a chunky wave-shaped art deco silver hinged bangle from Precious Stones Jewellers & a handcrafted square wooden bangle with the celebrated "Ring Poem" from Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" carved on it, gifted by a dear friend who recently returned from a trip to New Zealand where Peter Jackson's celebrated movie adaptations were filmed:

One ring to rule them all

One ring to find them

One ring to bring them all

And in the darkness, bind them