Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk

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Dress: Anthea Crawford embroidered mesh, satin, lace

Cardigan: Taking Shape mesh

Anorak: Mano polyblend, silver zippers

Ankle Boots: Wittner patent leather

Tights: Razzamatazz 40 denier nylon

Bag: Urban Originals via TK Maxx vinyl with silver hardware

Hinged Bangle: Precious Stones Jewellers silver

Beanie: Forever New knitted wool, faux fur pompom

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Finally sharing all of the blissful photographs from a day spent exploring Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk before heading further up the mountain to the boutique-lined Gallery Walk for a cheeky spot of shopping followed by a delicious hot lunch at our perennial favourite, the Mount Tamborine Vineyard & Winery.

For the occasion, I took the opportunity to "rug up" against the chilly temperatures & "layered up" in some of my sartorial treasures - a stunning, tulip-embroidered mesh shift dress with satin lining, fluted hemline & lace trim from Aussie designer Anthea Crawford (worn in the summertime in this previous post), black mesh longline cardigan from Taking Shape, shiny black polyblend collarless anorak with silver zippers from Mano, shiny black patent leather lace-up ankle boots from Wittner, 40 denier nylon tights from Razzamatazz to keep my legs feeling toasty-warm & a black vinyl crossbody bag with silver hardware from Urban Originals that I picked up from local TK Maxx store for under $30 to hold all the essentials while keeping my hands free. When it came to accessories, I kept it simple with a singular piece of jewellery in the form of a silver, art-deco-inspired hinged bangle from Precious Stones Jewellers & as a final flourish, added a chunky, knitted wool beanie in a soft shade of mauve with grey faux fur pompom from Forever New to evoke those early 1990s manic-pixie-dreamgirl vibes.

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Officially opened in 2009 & currently celebrating 10 years of ownership by the same visionary husband & wife team, Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk is a unique eco-adventure nestled among 30 magical acres of rainforest & crystal-clear rock pools at Queensland's Cedar Creek with an admission price of $19.50 per adult. A thrilling way to explore the flora & fauna of Mount Tamborine, the 1.5km walk takes approximately 45 minutes (at a leisurely pace) & is a glorious combination of 300 metres of high-tech steel bridges through the highest points of the upper canopy, forest floor trails & a 40 metre cantilever bridge soaring a breathtaking 30 metres above the rainforest & creek below.

Squad Goals

Happy Place

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Chili Salted Calamari with Side Salad & Aioli

"Pie Floater"

Slow Cooked Beef Pie with Mushy Peas on Mashed Potato with Gravy

Washing it all down with a Vanilla Milkshake...

"...the loveliest of all was the unicorn..."

Going Cuckoo

Love-A-Duck

Hogwarts Express

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Dress: Anthea Crawford crepe

Cardigan: Review metallic knit

Ankle Boots: Wittner patent leather

Tights: Razzamatazz 40 denier nylon

Bag: Parfait Ce Cabas neoprene with silver hardware

Hinged Bangle: Wallace Bishop silver

Hinged Bangle: Oxfam silver

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Looking as though I'm just about the board the express train to Hogwarts wearing this gorgeous wintertime ensemble featuring a stunning navy blue crepe shift dress with attached cape from Anthea Crawford, navy & silver metallic knitted cropped cardigan from " retro girly" Aussie label Review, shiny black patent ankle boots with buttons from Wittner, 40 denier nylon tights from Razzamatazz to ward off the chill in the air, blue & white toile neoprene bag from Parfait Ce Cabas & a pair of silver hinged bangles - one large option from Wallace Bishop & one small version from (sadly now defunct) Oxfam shop, purchased many years ago for my high school formal & still going strong.

Birthday Bella

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Dress: Kowtow via Brown's General Store cotton

Cardigan: Metalicus knitted

Ankle Boots: Wittner leather, patent, silver zips

Hinged Bangle: Wallace Bishop silver

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Celebrating the birthday of a very special 15 year old with a morning filled with laughter, a mischievous kitten called Konig, caramel mud cake & music by way of a retro-themed record player as a birthday present! For the low-key affair, I'm wearing a gorgeous navy & white striped cotton maxi dress from Kowtow via the divine Brown's General Store in Paddington, white knitted longline cardigan from Metalicus, funky black matte & patent leather ankle boots with silver zippers from Wittner & a chunky silver hinged bangle from Wallace Bishop.

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Happy Birthday Isabella!

May all your dreams come true...

Electric Blue

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Dress: Anthea Crawford crepe

Jacket: Zara faux leather

Ankle Boots: Wittner leather, patent, silver zips

Bag: Nine West denim, vinyl with silver hardware

Hinged Bangle: Precious Stones Jewellers silver

Hinged Bangle: Oxfam silver

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So excited to share a few snaps of the stunning electric blue crepe dress with faux wrap detail, visible satin lining & asymmetrical ruffle from Anthea Crawford that I "styled up" recently to attend an archaeology lecture with a dear friend before indulging in a spot of antique shopping at one of my favourite haunts, Empire Revival Antiques... formerly the Paddington Antique Centre... To "tone down" the dress' vivid blue, I added a black faux leather waterfall jacket from Zara (purchased last year but similar styles are currently available), matte & patent leather ankle boots with silver zippers from Wittner, a funky indigo denim & black vinyl handbag with silver hardware from Nine West to carry all the essentials while adding textural interest & finally, a pair of silver hinged bangles - a chunky, art deco inspired piece from Precious Stones Jewellers & a delicate, thin option from (sadly now defunct) Oxfam Shop that was first worn to my high school formal 18 long years ago & has never, ever dated!