Franny Gets Festive (part 1)

Finally sharing all of the pictures from the Penny Family festive celebrations for 2019 over the next few days in a three-part blog series. Scroll down to see what we did & what I wore...

Visiting some dear friends & posing by their divine swimming pool wearing a vibrant red stretch lace wiggle dress with asymmetrical ruffle & strap detailing from Sacha Drake, a pair of beige leather & elastic heeled sandals from Novo, a kitschy "Tiki Bar" vegan leather shoulder bag from Vendula London, a chunky vintage brass bangle from Empire Revival, thin brass bangle from my local Tree of Life store & delicate brass cuff with coloured tassels from (now defunct) The Robe at The Barracks.

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Homebaked Christmas Cupcakes with Holly, Tannenbaums & Frosty the Snowman Faces on top... always delicious when consumed with a piping hot cup of Yorkshire Tea...

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Festive fun times with my darling Goddaughter & family wearing a gorgeous red & black floral stretch lace A-line dress from Anthea Crawford, black leather laser-cut sandals from Jo Mercer & chunky black resin wave bangle with matching rosette ring from celebrated Aussie design duo, Dinosaur Designs...

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Scenes from a home that almost ready for the BIG day...

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Feeling fresh with a new haircut from Krop Hair just in time for Christmastide wearing a funky snakeskin-printed chiffon tiered maxi dress from Sheike, black leather laser-cut sandals from Jo Mercer, a boxy black vinyl handbag from French Connection to carry all the essentials... & carrying a piping hot chai latte from one of my favourite coffee places, Hello Garry at Coorparoo...

Queens Park Afternoon

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Dress: Taking Shape chiffon, satin

Mules: Country Road leather, wood

Bag: Renee Loves Frances painted cane

Cuff: Wallace Bishop silver

Bangle: Shanghai Markets jade

Bracelet: Wanfu jade beads

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There's nothing better than commemorating the special moments in life with dear friends... particularly if it's over delicious food in lush, green surroundings. I'm twirling around at Queens Park after celebrating both my birthday & Easter with long-time family friends (including my Goddaughter) over afternoon tea & sweet treats at the Kiosk wearing a stunning jungle-printed chiffon empire-line midi dress with handkerchief hemline & satin tie back detailing from Taking Shape, white leather pointy-toed mules from Country Road with matching white painted cane handbag from Renee Loves Frances' beautiful boutique in Bulimba, a jade bangle & bracelet from Shanghai to pick up on the myriad of green hues inherent in the print of the frock & finally, a silver cuff from Wallace Bishop for some daytime shine.

Scroll down to see more of the outfit, including the way it twirls in the autumn breeze...

Keep scrolling to see a few snippets from afternoon tea, including a cheeky snapshot of my darling Goddaughter, Tobin with her chocolate ice cream...