vintage dress, joanne mercer shoesHello! This is what I wore this morning when I attended – and spoke at! – a seminar held by the beauty directory this morning. I was super chuffed to be involved; I ...
Hello, and Happy Monday to you! I hope youve had great weekends.I had a couple of questions today in the comments and I thought Id answer them straight away! I have a whole pile of things I have prom...
Sponsored video: Merino Wool, No Finer FeelingWhaaaaat? Why am I wearing wool in summer? After so many – so many – hot days, Melbourne finally gave us a bit of relief and gave us a surprisingly cool ...
I went to a party last night and was having a thing for glitter. I ended up not wearing the glittery shoes as they simply arent the silver and coral Miu Miu boots I want so badly but I liked their gl...
dress :: c/o modclothsocks :: vintage deadstockshoes :: old, from sportsgirl (and I really need some new platform sandals! You know, for winter. Yeah.)It has finally cooled down enough for me to wear...
You may have noticed that my posts have been a little less frequent here lately. After life throwing something of a curved ball just before last Christmas, what I expected to be a hail storm has turn...
dress :: asosshoes :: topshop.com (a year-ish ago)scarf, in hair :: thriftednails :: darlinglips :: MAC, Vegas VoltThank you SO much for your responses to my last post – it was wonderful to read them...
Endless hot days, sleepless hot nights. Sun dresses essential. I genuinely need more..! This one is perfect and it really needs some friends..! Its by Bernie Dexter. Ive seen another great dress in t...
I know it is the middle of summer. We are absolutely roasting here in Melbourne. But I also know that Ill be needing some good, reliable winter shoes before too long (hear that, summer? You can back ...
dress :: tara starletsilk head scarf, book :: opshopsEvery summer I am torn between pretending to be the outdoorsy type, riding my bike and enjoying the sunshine – under several coats of sunscreen, o...
Believe it or not, buying seamed stockings in Melbourne is not always easy. They are often sold out in both big department stores and small boutiques, and personally I find that some of the more easi...
Ok, I am almost a month late, but I dont really mind. Ive never been sentimental about dates and see no reason to worry about that now. Like most people, I like making New Year resolutions – and I do...
shorts, blouse :: op shopssocks :: sportsgirlshoes :: joanne mercerAs much as I love my vintage frocks, I do still love some good op shop goodies, too. These shorts were part of a shirt n shorts set ...
dress, silk scarf :: vintageshoes :: bettsAnd then it was hot again... I am trying so hard to get into the hot weather we are having when we arent having cold weather – it seems to be about three day...
One of my new year resolutions is to wear more hats. I love vintage hats, especially tilt hats, and all wintery hats, and I look forward to seeing what I find over the next eleven and a half months! ...
dress, jacket, tie, gloves :: vintageEDIT: as is something of a tradition, I forgot an item! The cape is Asos, and, after months of looking at it online, I found it at an op shop :) Our cold spell co...
yellow jumper :: topshopblack emabellished bow :: asosskirt :: tailored by Top Runway, a couple of years ago nowSo, I share my summer dresses, and we get a week of cold weather! Nevermind. It means I...
I recently gave my wardrobe a good sorting out. I want to have it in perfect order, but Im not sure which is the best order yet: by colour? style? type? At the moment I have it in groups: skirts, blo...
Here is a cardigan I am happy to add to my wardrobe. I have been complaining about not being able to find good cardigans for far too long! There are definitely pluses about retro looks being in fashi...
dress :: veronika maine. c 2006When I was sorting out my wardrobe the other day, I came across this dress. I bought it around five years ago, and its still in perfect shape – and I still love it! Its...
vintage dress, joanne mercer wedgesThis is from a few days ago, when I wore this 1940s candy cane stripe dress to a local vintage shop. Ive had this dress for a few years and still love it. The cotto...
This week I was going to make a summery cheesecake – with either summer berries or citrus fruits, I hadn’t quite made up my mind yet – but after the holidays I decided a rest from eating cake was wel...
vintage dress, shoes from next, bag c/o mimcoJust before the end of last year we had some family round for dinner. This is what I wore for shopping at the local markets in preparation for the big fea...
Happy New Year! I hope you had a great night and are having a good start to what I think is going to be a fantastic year. Weve had a busy time with family stuff and sweltered through 40C, but things ...
late 1940s, maybe early 1950s dressbracelet :: lovisafloral wedges :: bettsThis is one of my absolute all time favourite dresses. I got it a while ago, and I cant believe I havent "worn it on the...
jumper :: asosYesterday I had the option of going on a long, all-day fishing trip or staying at home. Guess what I chose? I had a lovely, lazy day all to myself, and did some of those things you alwa...
Christmas for me involves lots (and lots and lots) of days of celebrating with family. We started on Christmas Eve day – the morning – and were home for Boxing Day. No sales for us though. Just some ...
So, Christmas is more or less here, presents are (hopefully) bought, possibly not wrapped, food is prepared, champagne is chilled, and nerves are suitably taut. I decided that this would be the best ...
A couple of months ago I took a big step: I got a lipstick that wasnt MAC.!!!If you have been reading this blog for a while, you will know that I am rather devoted to my Mac matte lipsticks. I love t...
I got my hair cut last week, and I am so happy with it. Its amazing to have hair that is manageable – and curl-able – again! I think this is a perfect length for me, as I can still do rolls. What I a...
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