Zephyr

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Dress: Zephyr Loungewear via Fallon Paddington linen

Sandals: Wittner leather, silver buckles

Bag: H&M woven straw

Tote: Gift, patchwork fabric, embroidery

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As a stylist, I love finding out about new-to-me designers with a unique perspective & this gorgeous grey ramie tiered maxi "Harper" dress by Noosa native Cherilyn Hewish's label Zephyr Loungewear (stocked at the beautiful Fallon boutique in Paddington) has certainly left me longing to add more of her stunning pieces to my collection. Able to be "styled up or down" with a simple changing of accessories, I've worn it in its more casual incarnation for a morning spent having my hair freshly snipped & coloured by the delightful Shabana at Krop Hair before a rummage around the local antique stores for bygone treasures. I've added black accessories to make it a little more edgy - a pair of black leather sandals with silver buckles from Wittner to provide height, a woven black straw shoulder bag from H&M to carry most of my essentials & finally, for that all important "pop" of bright colour, a handmade tote bag (gifted by a dear family friend for Christmas) made from upcycled Japanese fabrics & embroidered with kokeshi dolls to hold any & all of my purchases.

Light It Up (part 1)

As we welcome 2020, I'm still looking back at last year's wonderful festive season, sharing pictures of one of my favourite Christmas traditions - checking out all of the local lights displays, both big & small... sometimes more than once! There's just something about catching a glimpse of twinkling colour as you drive around the neighbourhood that just provokes feelings of joy (even more so if you can get out & really immerse yourself in the experience) & hopefully, these photographs will go a little way to sharing this with you all...

A quick look at lights with two excited munchkins on one of those balmy Queensland evenings that define our festive season & I'm wearing a cute little celestial-printed (how appropriate!) cotton mini smock dress in a gorgeous shade of light blue from Scandinavian designer Ganni...

Queen Street, Newtown

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Another night, another chance to look at more Christmas lights at my cousin & her two rambunctious munchkins! This time, I'm wearing a vibrant pomegranate linen tiered maxi dress (the ideal weight for a hot climate) from Zephyr Loungewear that I found at the divine Fallon Boutique in Paddington, a pair of black leather sandals with silver buckles from Wittner, a black woven straw crossbody bag from H&M that I found in the sale section for under $10 (what a bargain) & a trio of glass beaded Christmas bracelets that have been gifted to me over the years.

Keep scrolling to see more moments from the evening...

Model Train Enthusiasts

Mother & Sons

Nova Court, Flinders View

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Getting into the spirit at our next stop, which won the "People's Choice Award" for 2019 due to its plethora of colour, abundance of blow-up characters (including a gigantic Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer) & touch of humorous whimsy... & if you asked the boys, the fact that is had a bubble machine...

Mahogany Street, Raceview

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Edwards Street, Raceview

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Tucked away in a little cul-de-sac was the final stop, which even had Santa & Mrs Claus' washing line swinging in the gentle evening breeze!

Inverness Street, Flinders View

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Tuckered out...