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Give Me Bows
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A little obsession with sewing ♥ floral prints ♥ summer nights ♥ photography ♥ to-do lists ♥ fairylights ♥ romance novels ♥ winter snuggles ♥ embellished cardigans ♥ cappuccinos ♥ 50s dresses ♥ pondering the meaning of life ♥
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These Days

How is your Sunday going? I have been stuck at home with a cold (well, except for a cafe visit for much-needed coffee), so I am feeling a bit restless. Its not all bad though - I have watched a bunch...

4 days ago 1 person likes this

Pearl Studded

I used to hesitate before posting the same dress on the blog twice (crazy I know!). But the truth is I wear the same pieces day in and day out, mixing and matching to make different combinations, wit...

20 may 12 1 person likes this

Thoughts

A couple of favourite quotes to celebrate the arrival of the weekend. They are by Dr. Seuss and the French author Albert Camus, respectively. Have a lovely Friday everyone. x

17 may 12 1 person likes this

Layering

Happy Wednesday everyone! What a busy week it has been so far, it took me a while to figure out what day it was. Its been freezing in Sydney for the past few days, so last night I found myself flicki...

15 may 12 2 people like this

High Tea

This weekend I attended a high tea meet with some of the lovely ladies from the Vogue forums at a restaurant in Sydney called Agape. The tables were set with gorgeous cups and saucers, tea pots and c...

12 may 12 3 people like this

From Paris With Love

I dont often post lookbooks as I prefer creating original content, but I really do love these shots by Australian-brand Review, particularly the black and white illustrated Parisian background. Their...

09 may 12 4 people like this

Autumn Pieces

Here are a few pretty items I picked up recently in preparation for the Autumn/Winter season. I havent done one of these posts in a while and truth be told its because Ive not been shopping much late...

06 may 12 1 person likes this

Velvet Buttons

As you can see, its my annual pants-wearing day. To be honest, I have been drawn to pants lately as part of my push to create a wardrobe that is a little more grown-up (the tailored kind at least, I ...

02 may 12 1 person likes this

Weekend Life

Here is a little snapshot of weekend life over the past fortnight... including long walks in the fresh air to clear my head... a floral dress for afternoon ciders with a friend... admiring the photog...

29 apr 12 1 person likes this

Current Reading List

I have always been a reader and thought it would be nice to very occasionally share with you the books that I have recently finished, in case you are looking for a little reading inspiration. I would...

28 apr 12 1 person likes this

Layering and Autumn Leaves

Its definitely toasted banana bread and cappuccino kind of weather today. I love it at the beginning of Autumn when the sun is shining and the air is crisp... the days are getting shorter and the lea...

25 apr 12 1 person likes this

Rain and Pretty Things

Hi lovelies, I hope your week is going well. We have been experiencing rain, rain and more rain in Sydney and I have been keenly eying off a pair of these Mel ankle boot wellingtons to help me surviv...

19 apr 12 1 person likes this

Navy and Lace

Hello! I hope you are having a happy weekend. I have spent most of my time wardrobe-sorting, sewing and going out for cocktails with the lovely miss Rachel for her birthday. I havent managed to take ...

15 apr 12 1 person likes this

A Mini Break

Happy Easter weekend! I hope whether you celebrate the occasion or not, you have had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the extra days off work. I have been visiting family, which more or less entails load...

08 apr 12

Autumn Soon

The leaves are starting to fall from the trees in our neighborhood and the daylight hours are getting shorter. Although its still relatively warm and sunny outside, I have been starting to think abou...

03 apr 12

The Little Things

Just taking a minute to appreciate the little things that have made me smile recently. Sometimes when you have long-term plans and big dreams its easy to get caught up in the "Ill be happy when x...

29 mar 12 1 person likes this

Outfit Post: 60s Gal

I was really excited when the lovely Kelly of Elegantly Academic offered to send me this dress by Tulle to re-style. We have decided to do a little clothes swap to refine our re-styling skills (and i...

27 mar 12 1 person likes this

Reading: Bespoke Zine

I was recently introduced to a new Australian publication by the name of *bespoke*. It is a zine filled with the loveliest illustrations from cover-to-cover, as well as features on fashion designers,...

25 mar 12 1 person likes this

Giveaway Winners

Thanks to the help of a random number generator, the winners of the giveaway are... Bec and Kerker. Congratulations girls! I will be in touch shortly regarding your prizes. To everyone else, thank yo...

22 mar 12

Pleated Skirt in the Wind

I wore this skirt to brunch on the weekend and I had a little trouble with the wind, it wouldnt sit still! I do love pleats though, they feel like the perfect mix of fun and feminine. You may have no...

20 mar 12 4 people like this

Pretty Moments

Thank you for all the feedback so far, you are too kind! I am glad to hear people dont mind seeing a mixed bag of posts, as sometimes I prefer to simply post what I am currently loving, rather than m...

17 mar 12 1 person likes this

A Giveaway

It has been over 6 months since my last giveaway, so I think I am due for another one! This is to say a big thank you for your support, lovely comments, words of advice and friendship over the past l...

13 mar 12

Outfit Post: Summer Returns

Although it is now officially Autumn here, this weekend we have been blessed with beautiful summer-like weather. I jumped at the chance to get another wear out of my cotton summer dresses, before the...

11 mar 12 3 people like this

Flapper Doodle March

This year I have been keeping track of the days with this gorgeous black and white calender, illustrated by the lovely Kate of Flapper Doodle. I thought I would share it with you now as the illustrat...

06 mar 12 1 person likes this

A Mint and Coral Wedding

This weekend we attended the gorgeous wedding of my brother and his fiancé. It was such a lovely day, and a wonderful example of making a small budget go a long way using handmade and vintage pieces....

05 mar 12 3 people like this

Coral Dreaming

You may have noticed I have been a little quieter in the blogosphere this week. I spent the weekend away at a gorgeous 1920s themed hens party, and I will be off again this weekend for a wedding. I a...

28 feb 12 2 people like this

Review: Sirens Swimwear

I have noticed that when I receive emails from my lovely readers (a nice change from all of those claim your million dollar prize emails!) they usually relate to an item I have posted on this blog or...

22 feb 12 2 people like this

Weekend Wear: A Collar and Florals

I have eased up a little with my obsession with full skirts and A-line silhouettes, and have started to embrace pencil skirts and 60s shapes as well. Its always nice to mix things up a bit (even if i...

19 feb 12 5 people like this

Fun in the Sun

A few highlights of the past few weeks have included: stocking up on new cotton fabrics... a sneak peek at a bridesmaid dress... manicures in bright coral and fuchsia... reading a few favourite mags ...

17 feb 12 1 person likes this

Date Night Outfit Inspiration

With Valentines Day just around the corner, I have been playing around on Polyvore with date night outfits. Once Frugal February is over, I really want to get my hands on the Melissa lady dragon heel...

13 feb 12 1 person likes this

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