All dressed up & taking a few little snapshots in the dressing room (while killing some time, as you do) wearing a gorgeous navy, black & blush large-scale floral jacquard fit-to-flare midi dress from City Chic, black jersey cardigan/jacket with chiffon ruffled hem from Metalicus that I picked up at the Vinnies in Rosewood for under $5, a pair of black leather pointy-toed booties from Wittner for a modicum of height & a blush nylon shoulder bag from Nine West to carry all the essentials. Jewellery from a variety of sources - a silver necklace from Prouds with silver & amber pendant from Trottie Becke, matching silver & amber cocktail ring from the delightful ladies at Precious Stones Jewellers & silver hinged bangle from Oxfam for some daytime shine.
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Another day, another mirror selfie - this time in my natural habitat, a boutique - wearing a cute little floral jacquard mini shift dress with matching purple vegan leather slingback heels from Gorman.
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Sleepy little Scout on a cold & windy day...
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Feeling festive for an event in the River City wearing this stunning red & gold floral jacquard puff sleeve mini dress with tie neckline from Dream Sister Jane, black patent leather pointy-toed booties from Wittner, black tights from Razzamatazz (tip for Queensland gals: buy the XL/tall even if you're not if you want the darkest shade of black at only 40 denier for our bizarre not-really-cold-but-cold weather) & a vintage 1960s/1970s beaded handbag that I picked up from Collectorville a couple of years ago from an absolutely darling seller & added a silk black ribbon.
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Mourning the loss of our Chinese Elm Tree (I know, I know, it's a pest & it was diseased) with my little Lorax friend...
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Wrap dresses will forever have a place in my heart, particularly those from Brisbane designer Sacha Drake! I've styled this monochrome silk beauty with a vintage 1980s black linen blazer from Anthea Crawford that I picked up from Vinnies at Rosewood for under $5, a pair of black matte & patent leather loafers with tassels from Obsession Shoes, a vintage 1970s tooled leather bag covered with funky Western pictures (all the way from the US of A from Shop 76 at the Ipswich Antique Centre to carry the essentials, a silver bangle from 20th Century Antiques & Collectibles & suede & wood watch from Montville Woodworks.
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That new sock feeling!
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Polka dot obsessed in this red & white silk shirt dress from Brave + True, styled up for this cold weather we've been experiencing with the addition of a black leather Victorian-style jacket from Just Jeans (nearly 20 years old & still going strong), a pair of black matte & patent leather loafers with tassels from Obsession Shoes at the "top of town" in Ipswich & a vintage leather camera-case-turned-handbag from Ipswich Antique Centre to lug around all my essentials.
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Sometimes a burger just hits the spot! Thanks, Betty's Burgers...
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Starry, Starry Night!
All dressed up in this utterly amazing navy & gold zodiac embroidered mesh midi dress from Dangerfield that I've styled up with a gold lurex cardigan from Perri Cutten (purchased secondhand from The Vintage Advantage a few years go), a black Victorian-style leather jacket from Just Jeans to ward off the chill in the air, a pair of black leather pointy-toed booties from Wittner for height, black 40 denier tights from Razzamatazz & a vintage leather camera-bag-turned-handbag from Shop 76 at Ipswich Antique Centre to carry all my goodies.
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Garden Moments
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A little something old mixed with a little something new: gorgeous paisley print chiffon shirred midi dress from Witchery that I've had for at least five years now styled up with a pair of black matte & patent leather loafers with tassels from Obsession Shoes & my brand new black & cream striped handbag with wooden clasp from Embers & Twine at the "top of town" in Ipswich!
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A sunny Sunday morning at Collectorville (this time at the Rocklea Showgrounds) wearing a funky cotton prairie dress from Gorman, secondhand grey & floral coated cotton anorak from Vinnies at Rosewood, black matte & patent leather booties with buttons from Wittner, black tights from Razzamatazz & a black nylon crossbody bag from Nautica to keep my hands free for rummaging!
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Hours of rearranging...
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Warm winter feelings in this gorgeous boho luxe ensemble - a dainty blue & white floral cotton voile prairie dress (bought secondhand) from slow-fashion label Ankoa, styled up with an embroidered suede vest with faux sheepskin lining from Tree of Life, tan suede pointy-toed mules from Wittner for a modicum of height & a blue suede slouch bag from Cotton On to carry all the essentials... including this second-hand RL Stine book that I just can't seem to put down!
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Weekend shenanigans with my main men: JC & Kermit the Frog... wearing a funky blanket square vest from The Vintage Advantage, might I add!
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Mixing eras (as usual) in a beautiful navy & white polka dot chiffon tiered mini dress from Review, funky 1970s knitted cardigan in shades of white, tan, brown & navy from Shop 76 at Ipswich Antique Centre to keep me feeling all toasty & warm, tan suede pointy-toed mules from Wittner & boho luxe chocolate brown, navy & cream woven straw crossbody bag with tan leather strap from a little nameless boutique that used to be next door to my hairdresser.
