tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47402140175241629202024-03-14T06:23:00.222+10:00Vintage at HeartHarlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-15810502212592542002016-05-22T14:20:00.001+10:002016-05-22T14:20:02.899+10:00Goodbye Blogger, Hello Wordpress!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Some of you might have already heard but about a week ago I made the change from blogspot to wordpress and so if you are following me via GFC or blogloving you will no longer get an update when I have a new post up. I apologize for the inconvenience but the good news is that both of my blogs are now together on one page that is so much easier to navigate! You will see that there are a few options for how you can subscribe to my posts on there that makes it nice and easy for us to keep in touch. To see more photos of this outfit from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/OceanfrontBoutique" target="_blank">OceanfrontBoutique</a> head on over to my new page, <a href="http://www.harlowdarling.com/" target="_blank">Harlow Darling</a>!Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-12577894820952637172016-04-06T19:59:00.002+10:002016-04-06T19:59:34.163+10:00Shhh-shoo baby, shoo, shoo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Emmy Design are a brand known for their high quality vintage reproduction designs that feature a beautiful range of clothes from the thirties to the sixties. I was recently asked to review a piece from their SS16 collection! The <a href="http://www.emmydesign.se/en/webshop/spring-summer-2016/dress/the-shoo-shoo-baby-bolero-dress-pale-lemon.html" target="_blank">Lemon Shoo Shoo</a> dress and bolero set was inspired by a 1940s dress from the designers private collection and named after the Andrews Sisters song <i>Shoo Shoo Baby</i>. I love bolero sets for the way that you are getting two dresses in one and depending on how they are styled you can put together an outfit that is more serious work friendly and still fine to wear to the beach.<br />
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This set is made of crinkle and crease resistant bengaline and after a long car trip and walking around all day in the Shoo Shoo dress I was pleasantly surprised that the fabric stayed clear of any frustrating creasing and looked pristine all day long. The bolero was great for keeping my back and shoulders protected from the sun and the fabric was light enough to keep me from over heating in our harsh climate, this is definitely the dress you are going to want to pack if you are heading on holiday somewhere sunny and fabulous!<br />
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Emmy Design use German/Scandinavian sizing so it is important to measure yourself and consult the size chart on their <a href="http://www.emmydesign.se/en/webshop/spring-summer-2016/dress/" target="_blank">website</a> to work out your size. I am wearing a size 36 and found that the sizing runs true to size and the fit to be extremely comfortable and easy to move in. An especially great dress if you want to go swing dancing!<br />
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Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-31706146718086290692016-03-03T23:32:00.000+10:002016-03-03T23:32:39.259+10:00The Reception<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our wedding was a family affair where everyone got involved and lent a hand, from those that collected coffee jars throughout the year for the table lights, to the ones who made sausage rolls and did all of the electrical wiring for our lighting set up. The reception was in part to thank everyone who worked hard to make the wedding happen, and a respite from what was a long day full of rushing around with hardly a moment to eat. With everyone so hungry, the food came out very quickly and everyone dug in right away so there are no photos as food started to come out while our photographer was taking some final portraits of Hugh and I in the quickly fading evening light.<br />
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It was important to us that our wedding reception had the feeling of a fun low key family barbecue with simple, unpretentious wholesome food. We had a variety of home cooked food as well as a huge roast brought in by a catering company. And we ordered pizza, simple plain old pizza from Dominos. Because who doesn't love pizza? It was not the sort of affair where guests were presented with a riddle of forks for various mollusks, and although champagne was served guests were encouraged to drink it from the bottle.<br />
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Our wedding cake was home made because wedding cakes are such a headache. After much frustration dealing with various wedding cake businesses and explaining that I detest fruit cake and fondant, I had my mother in law bake our wedding cake. It was a delicious and very rich caramel mud cake.<br />
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There were speeches, wheel barrows full of beer and even some cheeky fireworks provided by a mischievous uncle. Unlike the wedding ceremony which was very serious, the reception was very informal with guests helping themselves to food and alcohol and everyone spreading out in their groups to play cards and chat. There were certainly some guests that were worse for wear the next morning!<br />
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We were lucky with weather that weekend and although we had bought a large marquee there was no need for it and we were able to enjoy sitting under the canopy of the beautiful fig tree. Later on in the night it did get a little chilly since it was spring and guests were provided with blankets.<br />
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Looking back now I am so pleased with how everything worked out and I don't think there is anything I would have wanted to do any differently. That is not to say that the lead up to the wedding wasn't without it's obstacles and bumps in the road, or nights spent crying over Pinterest, but all of this was overcome.Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-61670901601065531972016-02-27T22:57:00.001+10:002016-02-27T22:57:41.185+10:00Our Vintage Wedding: Ceremony <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have always wanted a very traditional and sober wedding. To me a wedding is a serious and solemn occasion and it was important to us that our ceremony was incredibly formal and dignified. The whole ceremony was a surreal experience and looking back on it now everything went so fast that if it wasn't for these photos the whole thing could have been written off as a day dream. </div>
<br />Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-56115732259295278322016-02-19T21:43:00.004+10:002016-02-19T21:48:49.610+10:00The Bride Wore Vintage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Photography by <a href="http://cassandrasutton.com.au/" target="_blank">Cassandra Sutton</a></div>
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Like many of you in the vintage community, our family and friends are not actually into vintage. While I do have my vintage friends that I have met through blogging, none of our friends and family involved in the wedding are into vintage and so it was important to me that I wasn't forcing vintage styles on those who were not enamored with the look the way I am.<br />
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My number one priority with picking the bridesmaids attire was ensuring that the dress all of the girls would wear was one that everyone felt good in and would be able to wear after the wedding as well. The last thing I wanted was for my friends to wear dresses that they hated and that were impractical to wear ever again, the same being for shoes as well. As a result we settled on a dress that reflected the aesthetic of the wedding and one that would be comfortable to wear for the festivities after the ceremony. Bridesmaids dresses in the fifties were typically very formal - lots of tulle and lace - so older members of the family who had got married in the fifties were confused that I opted for such simple dresses for the girls despite aiming for a fifties look!<br />
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The reason I did not go for more extravagant and traditional bridesmaids dresses was because of what it would cost my bridesmaids. Although there were some amazing vintage reproduction dresses on offer that would have made great bridesmaids dresses, they were also a few hundred dollars than I was comfortable with asking my friends to pay. I know that I personally would not be happy paying that much for a dress I would wear once, especially if it was not my style. I think it is important that when you are planning a wedding that you take into consideration what people who are involved are going to be able to afford to spend.<br />
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For Bonnie, our flower girl, we decided on a dress that was more dramatic than the bridesmaids dresses as she would be the first one to walk down the isle and it was important that her entrance made an impression. As for the groomsmen it was as simple as me telling them what to wear because men generally don't care whether a particular colour suits their complexion/hair colour...They were however allowed to pick out their own novelty cuff links to customize their look.<br />
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I wore an original fifties wedding dress that had been made in Paris and was in near immaculate vintage condition save for a few parts where the lace had started to detach. This had been the dress of my dreams for many years from when I saw a near identical dress in a fifties Vogue and decided then on that I would <i>only</i> get married in a dress like it. At first I went to a fitting in an actual wedding dress shop that specialized in vintage reproduction dresses but found the incredibly patronizing staff not worth my time or money, and frankly their quality and dresses were not that great either. So I returned to looking online, which has always been a reliable way of buying clothing for me!<br />
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I really do love vintage, but one of the reasons I have always avoided buying it is because I rarely find anything my size. All of the dresses I like always have a 24 inch waist! I knew when I decided on getting a vintage wedding dress that I would have to just buy a larger size and go to a dress maker for alterations. This is exactly what I did, and our dress maker did a fantastic job not only taking the dress in and re-doing all of the boning, but also restored the damage to the lace and made the dress look good as new.<br />
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Instead of hiring a team of hair and makeup people, we did it all on our own with the help of online hair tutorials. Rather forcing the girls into sponge rollers and wet sets, my sister in law Lilli Rose who did everyone's hair, went for a simple contemporary hair style that still had an elegant vintage look, adorned with sprigs of babies breath. I was happy to do my own hair and makeup the way I would on any other day to ensure that I did not have to worry about having a bad hair day.<br />
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<a href="http://retrospecd.com/" target="_blank">Retrospec'd</a> dresses</div>
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Mel heels</div>
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Chi Chi London dress</div>
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Vivienne Westwood Melissa flats</div>
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<i>The Bride wore:</i></div>
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Vintage 1950s dress</div>
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Vintage veil</div>
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<u>The Groom & Groomsmen:</u></div>
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Suits custom made by <a href="http://www.studiosuits.com/" target="_blank">Studio Suits</a><br />
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<br />Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-58204998643575506282016-02-15T15:41:00.000+10:002016-02-15T15:41:50.707+10:00Our DIY Vintage Wedding - Part I<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our wedding day began with a very early start. Just as the sun had started to rise over the river, cups of tea were being made and flowers were being assembled. We embarked on a DIY wedding for no other reason that we did not want to get fleeced by the wedding industry who are notorious for their extortionate mark ups for the most basic service just because of the word <i>wedding</i>. Most people were surprised with this decision as I loathe crafting/DIY of any type. I do not like making things with my hands. I can't stand it! I have no patience for anything fiddly as I find those things to be a huge bore and where possible I will find a way to get out of it, or pay to get out of it. The wedding was different however because on the moral principle I refused to pay an obscene mark up for what is essentially a large family gathering. Paying five times what things should cost just because I was wearing a white dress and Hugh was wearing a suit is something I found offensive and refused to comply with.<br />
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This is where our wonderful friends and family come in. If it wasn't for all of the time, hard work and effort that everyone put in then there would have been no wedding, and so it is to them that I am extremely grateful - we really could not have done it without them! My sister in law deserves a special mention here, as if it wasn't for her indulging my rants, tantrums and frustration - and not letting me throw in the towel several times when I had realized I bit off more than I could chew...I probably would have given up. And of course my mother in law who is an extremely calm and patient person, which I am not.<br />
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Our decision to have our wedding in Grafton NSW was for a number of reasons that just made perfect sense; it is a quiet country town with beautiful scenery and landscapes, and the majority of our wedding guests lived there. This meant that we didn't have to inconvenience people with travel and working out accommodation. It was important for me that our wedding was an intimate, private event where everyone could relax and enjoy themselves in a comfortable surrounding. I found our wedding venue by looking at the real estate holiday rentals and when I saw the beautiful country cottage by the river I realized that it was exactly what I had been searching for all along.<br />
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What makes it even more special though, is that after showing our family members photos of the venue - Hugh's nanna instantly recognized the house as her childhood home where she lived before she got married to Hugh's grandfather! Nanna proudly showed us the photos of her own wedding photos that were taken at the very same house and that was all the persuasion I needed to book it as our reception venue. The sentimental value that the house had to Hugh's family was priceless as it was a home full of happy memories. An added benefit of renting the cottage meant that we were able to provide accommodation for all of my bridesmaids and our wedding photographer.<br />
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Flowers are a big part of any wedding and the more the better - there is no such thing as too many fresh flowers as far as I'm concerned. Even though we had the wedding in a state with a cooler climate and in spring - it's still Australia, so it was going to be hot regardless. For this reason I decided to go with a mix of traditional wedding flowers - roses and babies breath, and hardy Australian natives that provide a generous dose of colour and were safe from expiring in the heat. In the process of working out flowers, I first went to a florist and had to steal myself from laughing in the face of the this woman who quoted us the cost of our entire flower budget for just my bouquet and my bridesmaids bouquets...Yeah, right! And so, our fresh, beautiful flowers were all bought at a flower market by my wonderful bridesmaids and we ended up having more flowers that we knew what to do with.<br />
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The day of the wedding was a DIY marathon. The morning was spent with all of the bridesmaids making beautiful floral arrangements for the table, our bouquets and the boys boutonnieres while the mother of the groom started putting together our wedding cake. Outside, the men in the family were busy hanging decorations, arranging the tables and working out the lighting. There was hardly a moment to catch a breath the whole day and so it was extremely rewarding that everything went off without a hitch despite the fact that our only professional help on the day was our photographer who spent the whole day documenting every moment of our wedding. A DIY wedding is not for everyone! I never thought I would be able to do it but we got through it with the help of all our family and friends and it is not something I would have dreamed of embarking on if it wasn't for everyone who was willing to come together and lend us their help.<br />
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I hope you have all enjoyed this post and that it has been helpful for those of you who are in the process of planning your own wedding and are determined to keep it affordable without making a compromise aesthetically! In the next installment about our wedding I will be writing about the ceremony and the reception.<br />
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Event decoration: $1500 - $3000</div>
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Flowers: $700 (<i>just</i> for bridal party bouquets)</div>
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Tables & Seating: $1000</div>
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Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-21264031886380639392016-01-01T15:39:00.000+10:002016-01-01T15:39:05.969+10:00New Year, New Blog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The new year is all about new beginnings and a chance to reinvent yourself, and so I would like to introduce to you my new blog, <a href="http://www.deco-darling.com/" target="_blank">Deco Darling</a> where I will be sharing all of my 1920s and 1930s inspired outfits from now on! I will still continue to blog my 1940s and 1950s inspired outfits on Vintage at Heart and hope those of you who are interested in 20s fashion will join me on my new blog! </div>
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You might have noticed from my instagram photos that I don't leave home without a <a href="http://www.sunjellies.com/bags" target="_blank">Sun Jellies</a> bag. I always grab a cardigan, some sunglasses and an umbrella and throw it all into my Sun Jellies tote on the way out. Until recently I gave up on bags because I found it so hard to keep them clean and organised because I have a habit of accumulating so much junk in my bag throughout the day, but because Sun Jellies bags show everything that's in them they are much easier to keep tidy.<br />
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I love Sun Jellies totes because the style goes so well with all of my summer dresses and all I have to do is grab a bag in a colour that goes best with the outfit I'm wearing that day. When it comes to versatility, the Jasmine bag in cream is the one I would recommend if you are thinking of buying your first Sun Jellies tote but can't decide on the colour you want because there are so many to choose from. The Jasmine bag looks great with whatever colour you're wearing!<br />
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Dress - <a href="http://berniedexter.com/" target="_blank">Bernie Dexter</a></div>
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Bag - courtesy of <a href="http://www.sunjellies.com/" target="_blank">Sun Jellies</a></div>
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Shoes - Novo</div>
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Sunglasses - Ebay</div>
Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-36663097948436111062015-12-01T16:37:00.002+10:002015-12-01T16:37:28.822+10:00Pink Swing Trousers! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love wearing vintage swing trousers, but always have a hard time shopping for them. I am pretty short, so the hems pool at my feet and the waist is usually too big. But for the first time ever - I actually have a pair of trousers that fit so perfectly that they did not require a single bit of alteration! These trousers are by <a href="http://www.vivienofholloway.com/" target="_blank">Vivien of Holloway</a> and are made with vintage sizing, so it is important to completely disregard your high street size and measure yourself carefully following the guide on their website. In accordance with the Vivien of Holloway size chart I went with the size 12, size 26 waist, and found the fit to be extremely comfortable with room to tuck in a blouse.<br />
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I took these trousers for a bike ride this morning and was very pleased with how nice and cool the fabric is - perfect for a bike ride on a summer day. While I do often wear shorts when I ride my bike, trousers really are a more sensible choice as they protect the sides of my legs getting grazed and bruised by the pedals. A small feature that I really love too is the little pocket at the front - I put my keys in mine, but it could also be great for holding lipstick for touch ups on the go! The top I'm wearing is the Vivien of Holloway <a href="http://www.vivienofholloway.com/women-c70/tops-c12/gypsy-top-classic-white-p847" target="_blank">Gypsy Top in Classic White</a>, a true wardrobe staple that I already see myself styling with many outfits to come. This particular top has a peplum that can be styled tucked in or out, and an elastic waist - very useful for this time of year when I tend to expand a little as a result of indulging in rum balls and mince pies.<br />
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Vivien of Holloway is another great UK vintage reproduction company who have a huge range of dresses and separates, and I wholeheartedly could not recommend their <a href="http://www.vivienofholloway.com/women-c70/trousers-c14/1940s-swing-trousers-aqua-p513" target="_blank">swing trousers</a> enough as they truly stand out in terms of quality and era authentic appearance. Although Vivien of Holloway is a UK brand, they ship internationally and for us Aussie girls, there is Melbourne retailer of Vivien of Holloway - <a href="http://shopatchristines.com/" target="_blank">Christine's</a>!<br />
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Australia is cookin' at the moment, seriously, the country is one big oven and you may have heard that all of the Australians are trying to come to terms with the heat - even though this is something that happens every summer. I turned to my most reliable summer favorite, the playsuit, to get me through the last few days. Growing up my all time favorite past time was climbing trees. My childhood home had huge camphor trees in the back yard and I spent every day of the school holidays working on building a tree house and seeing how high I could climb without killing myself. Our new back yard is full of trees and I got distracted while we were taking blog photos and started climbing this luscious fig tree which was all too tempting because it was so easy to climb!<br />
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November has been an extremely busy month and I have enjoyed taking some time away from the online world in favor of getting to meet some of my favorite bloggers in person and spending time together offline. Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting bloggers who I have been following for as long as five years, thanks to a fantastic meet up organised by Bonita and Ellen which you can read all about on <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.com/2015/11/woresawhaul-first-annual-aussie-vintage.html" target="_blank">Lavender & Twill</a> and <a href="http://wildteaparty.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/vintage-girls-meet-up.html" target="_blank">A Wild Tea Party</a>. On top of that, a few nights ago I caught up for drinks and Mexican food with Brisbane vintage ladies; Kim from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Say-CheeseCake-Photography-153687214723256/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Say Cheesecake Photography</a> and published pinup model <a href="http://honeyhollowayy.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Honey Holloway</a>. In Sydney I met the fabulous <a href="http://curvecreationscloset.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Missi</a>, the creator of <a href="http://daisyjeanfloraldesigns.com/" target="_blank">Daisy Jean Floral Designs</a> who made the stunning flower hair clip I am wearing in these photos.<br />
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That's right - these are actually artificial flowers, hard is it may be to believe considering they appear as if they were only moments before picked off a hibiscus plant and tucked into my hair! This is the first time I have ever worn hair flowers before on the blog as I am extremely picky when it comes to hair flowers and find many styles to be too over the top for my taste. I am a huge fan of Daisy Jean Floral Designs because not only is the quality of the blooms the most superior in fabric and feel, but they have a natural, understated appearance that adds instant elegance due to the balanced way in which each piece is designed. The flowers are attached to the hair with a metal clip that does not have any teeth so there is no risk of hair being tangled and is extremely sturdy and remains in place all day.<br />
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Maybe it's all of the Wes Anderson films I've been watching lately, because when we put together our house I found myself going for very bold, bright, cheery colours and so we ended up with a very colourful living room! On the outside our house is a very typical fifties ranch style design (though recently renovated and modernized) so I felt it would be fitting to have at least one room in our house that pays a homage to some of the elements of classic 1950s interior design. I love the look of the classic atomic home, however to me personally sticking to period detail was not a priority as much as comfort was.<br />
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Instead, we went for a few authentic vintage pieces from the 1950s and the rest is mostly from Ikea and Kmart. The good thing about vintage being so trendy at the moment is that it's become easier to find modern furniture that has a vintage look to it. Our vintage pieces in this room are the Don Rex chairs which have been freshly reupholstered and the sideboard that we use as a television stand (tv not pictured as modern flat screens are not quite so pretty)! As it is, the living room does not feel complete just yet - the walls are a little bare so in the future I will be adding a few more posters and maybe some plants - maybe more cats - kidding!Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-29750388352840095402015-11-01T14:38:00.000+10:002015-11-01T16:17:37.656+10:00Five Fabulous Swimsuits!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It is always a great pleasure to blog about Australian made vintage reproduction brands and <a href="http://www.sirensswimwear.com.au/" target="_blank">Sirens Swimwear</a> is not only a home grown company but in fact a local business who have a little shop just down the road from my home. It is through searching for vintage reproduction swimwear that I first discovered vintage fashion in the first place, and over the years I have trialed a wide range of vintage reproduction swimwear brands. When it comes to purchasing vintage swimwear it isn't as simple as buying a dress. Swimwear needs to be as supportive as good foundation wear to create a flattering silhouette, and be sturdy to withstand being battered by waves, scratched by sand and not lose it's colour from constant exposure to chlorine.<br />
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Since buying my first Sirens swimsuit last year, Sirens Swimwear is the first brand that I have encountered who create swimsuits that are resistant to constant wear and retain their pristine appearance, making them a glamorous investment that will last for many summers. Shopping for swimwear can be daunting - whether it is trying the swimsuits on in changing rooms or the anxiety caused by being uncertain of which size to order, so the clever folks at Sirens Swimwear have come up with the <a href="http://www.sirensswimwear.com.au/p/ship-the-shop-swimwear/STS15-Swim" target="_blank">Ship the Shop</a> program that allows customers to order five swimsuits to try on and then return the extra swimsuits at no extra return shipping fee. <a href="http://www.sirensswimwear.com.au/p/ship-the-shop-swimwear/STS15-Swim" target="_blank">The Ship the Shop</a> program is as easy as picking out five different swimsuits in your size and paying a deposit fee for one swimsuit in order to pick out your favorite - or ordering five swimsuits in a range of sizes to find the one that fits you perfectly.<br />
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To trial the Ship the Shop Program I ordered five swimsuits in different styles and cuts in order to find the swimsuit that was just right for my figure. Being a petite girl with a full bust I have always had a difficulty finding bikini tops that are both flattering and supportive. I was most impressed to find that Sirens bikinis provide the same support as a high quality bra, with full cups to support a variety of bust sizes and under wire. I love high waisted bottoms as I find them to be the most flattering and modest, and what I love most about Sirens high waisted pants is that they are made with shape wear lining to create a smooth silhouette. This is the same for Sirens one piece swimsuits, which are made with shapewear lining all the way through to provide excellent support.<br />
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With Sirens swimsuits designed to create the most flattering silhouette, it is important to size up from your regular size if your measurements are in between sizes the same as you would when purchasing foundation garments. This is why the Ship the Shop program is an excellent idea as it takes the stress out of working out what size to order! The lovely ladies behind the Sirens brand are dedicated to creating elegant swimwear that makes all women look and feel stylish and seductive and is available in sizes 8-20 with bust sizes A-F+. As you can see I had a lot of fun trying on all of these beautiful swimsuits and deciding which one to keep has not been an easy task - so thank goodness that Christmas is just around the corner! I will be writing about the swimsuit that I chose to keep in a future post, but for now I would love to know - which one is your favorite?<br />
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If I could travel back in time to any decade, it would be the twenties. I would go to a hair dresser right away and get the marcel wave. I have given up all hope in finding a local hair dresser that knows how to do vintage styles, because if there was such a thing you would not find me sporting the same hairstyle every single post! So I am going to wait for time travel to become possible - which is more likely to happen than finding a hair dresser that won't give me a blank look when I ask for a marcel wave. Something I truly do not enjoy is experimenting with my hair. I find it so tedious and frustrating that I give up immediately - which is what happened with this attempt at a 20s look!<br />
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The second thing I would do once I arrived back in the 1920s would be to go shopping and buy a lifetimes supply of outfits. When I first discovered blogs, I read blogs about silent era stars and twenties and thirties fashion exclusively. I knew however, that none of those looks were accessible as true vintage from that era is extremely frail, and not to mention expensive. And so ever since, I have waited for someone to come along and start making reproduction 20s styles. Unfortunately most of the time 20s looks are made deliberately costumey to cater to the oh so trendy "Gatsby wedding/party" theme but every now and then I do find pieces that aren't cliche.<br />
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This particular dress is actually by Hell Bunny - who have delighted me with releasing some great 20s and 30s dresses this year which are a stark contrast to their usual fifties dresses that I also love. That said, I would love, <i>love</i> for twenties looks to become more popular so that I could wear them more often! Things have been very quiet on the blog in the last two weeks because we moved house and it has taken a fair while to get the internet set up. In that time I have been busy setting up our home and I am excited to finally be able to take blog photos indoors! The room in these photos is my study and it is currently a little bare, but I am looking forward to decorating it with more art deco pieces to go with this beautiful art deco vanity and gramophone (that works)!Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-71992812364432471242015-10-10T14:39:00.002+10:002015-10-10T14:39:58.683+10:00A Perfect Day<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It's hard for me to believe that already a week has passed since our wedding! At the time we were so busy putting everything together that it was a very full on time, but in the end everything came together even more beautifully than I could ever have hoped. It was a beautiful day spent together with our loved ones and everyone was so wonderful to pitch in. Our wedding was entirely DIY and I am shocked to say that we came through to the other side without a hitch - thanks to the help of everyone who was involved. It made me realize how insanely lucky we are to have so many amazing people in our lives who worked so hard to make everything happen and ensured that everything ran smoothly.It was exhausting, but it was absolutely worth it.<br />
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With all of the stress and adrenaline of everything involved with getting the wedding set up, after we came home we were both hit very hard with a particularly bad case of the flu, from which I am yet to recover, so we have decided to wait until next month to go on our honeymoon. I would like to say a huge thank you to all of you who have commented here on the blog, on instagram and messaged me with your well wishes and support, it makes me feel incredibly lucky to be part of this wonderfully kind online community. In the coming months I am looking forward to sharing our wedding photos and talking more about the DIY that was involved for our wedding and some of the ways that we managed to make our dream wedding happen while sticking to a budget.Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-10297036361271528762015-10-05T17:28:00.000+10:002015-10-05T17:28:14.524+10:00Orange County<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now I am completely aware that blogging this particular Bernie Dexter dress in an orange orchard is nothing ground breaking, in fact, I think every blogger who owns this exact dress has already blogged it in an orange orchard! But what could compliment this dress better than an orchard bursting with sweet juicy oranges? This orchard was right outside my window this weekend where I spent a few days on a farm, and got married - but more on that in a future post. For now I am glad to be back home after an exhausting few days, before its time to get ready to move into our new house!<br />
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I stopped buying fashion magazines when I started reading blogs, and now every time I find a new blog to read I get extremely excited and begin to look forward to each post. Blogs will always be a major source of fashion inspiration to me as I am more interested in reading about real lives and wardrobes that are relevant and accessible to me. In the last few months I've been really enjoying following some of the newer vintage and retro blogs that have appeared on the scene, and blogs that have been around for a while that I have only just discovered. I thought it would be fun to share these blogs with all of you in hope that you will enjoy them just as much as I do!</div>
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London based blogger Christina from <a href="http://www.gussetsandgodets.com/" target="_blank">Gussets & Godets</a> is a true English rose who loves attending flower shows and decadent high teas, all of which her readers are invited along to through her beautiful photos. Christina is an avid seamstress and her blog is full of the marvelous creations that are based from vintage patterns and will be sure to inspire those of you who sew or have a passion for vintage dresses.</div>
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Canadian pinup bombshell Meghan's style icons include Jayne Mansfield and Diana Dors and she can rock a wiggle dress like nobody's business. Her blog, <a href="http://www.meghanmacwhirter.com/" target="_blank">Meghan MacWhirter</a>, is a fabulous compilation of immaculately styled vintage reproduction outfits and dreamy photography reminiscent of the aesthetic of Sofia Coppola and Wes Anderson.</div>
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Croatian vintage beauty Josephina is a doctor and a fashion blogger, and has a style that is to die for and a wardrobe of vintage pieces that inspire equal envy. With the beautiful Croatian landscape as the setting for her blog photos, her blog, <a href="http://www.thevintageanatomy.com/" target="_blank">The Vintage Anatomy</a>, is full of breath taking architecture, cobble stone streets and outfits reminiscent of the elegance and glamour of Lauren Bacall and Katharine Hepburn.<br />
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Singapore based vintage blogger Gwenstella of <a href="https://gwenstellamade.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Gwenstella Made</a> is impressively creative when it comes to taking ordinary items of clothing and giving them new life as vintage inspired pieces. Her style flawlessly transitions back and forth between 60s mod to 50s pinup girl with a beautiful wardrobe to match, consisting of vintage and pieces created by Gwenstella herself!</div>
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As you might guess from the name, vintage blogger Lauren makes her own wardrobe by hand and does an amazing job creating vintage looks from authentic vintage pieces, vintage reproduction and garments that she makes herself. This lady is proof that you don't need a big wallet to put together a beautiful and authentic vintage look and is a great source of inspiration for ladies looking to create classy vintage looks on a budget.<br />
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The last few weeks have been extremely busy with getting everything ready for the wedding which is now only five sleeps away! One of the best parts of the wedding prep has been visiting the flower markets. I could visit the flower markets every day and if only I could afford it I would love to fill my house with fresh flowers! We have been working with a modest budget for our wedding and one of the ways we have managed to cut cost have been to get flowers at the flower market rather than a florist. At the end of the day all flowers are beautiful and the more the better - you really can't go wrong! The difficult part has been working out which flowers and narrowing it down, which is hard when there are so many wonderful flowers to choose from and I wish I could just have all of them!<br />
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On my first visit to the flower market I was in for quite a shock when it turned out that the majority of the flowers were kept in special cold rooms - the sort of cold where you can see your own breath. Needless to say I was not prepared and did not last longer than a minute, so we ended up coming back on a different day when I had a cardigan. This cardigan is by lovely UK Vintage Reproduction company <a href="http://www.voodoovixen.co.uk/" target="_blank">Voodoo Vixen</a> who many of you may already be familiar with, and if it is fall now in your part of the world - this is one brand you should definitely get to know! A couple of months ago Voodoo Vixen gifted me a few of their cardigans and I was so impressed that I promptly went and bought a <a href="http://www.voodoovixen.co.uk/cardigans?product_id=395" target="_blank">Pippa</a> cardigan in every colour. I guess that says a lot, right?<br />
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The faux fur collar on the cardigan is removable but I love keeping it on for the instant glamour that a fur collar adds, and because it feels so wonderfully soft. My reasoning for buying one in every colour is that they really go with everything and I like to keep one in my bag at all times to manage with the unpredictable spring weather we've been having. Best of all, these cardigans are very warm and wearing mine the other day meant that I was able to concentrate on all the different roses in the cold room, without running out shrieking about frostbite and that I don't give a damn whether there are any roses at the wedding or not!<br />
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Dress - courtesy of <a href="http://berniedexter.com/" target="_blank">Bernie Dexter</a><br />
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Some of you may already know, but a few days ago my lovely partner Hugh surprised me with this beautiful new bike! My old bike could never handle the hills in the area we live in too well, and after one too many problems getting the breaks to work I decided to play it safe and retire it. So as you can imagine I am extremely excited to start riding again, and having a bike that can actually make it up some of the steep hills in our area makes it even better - not to mention give me quite a work out, which is also appreciated.<br />
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When it comes to bike riding, the outfit I wear always depends on where we're going. I definitely don't always get dressed up like this to go for a bike ride unless we're going somewhere in particular, such as a nice cafe or restaurant, otherwise I am more than happy to ride in work out gear. Not pictured in these photos is my helmet, although I most certainly do wear one at all times - even if it leaves me with helmet hair. However, I'm working on combating this by wearing a scarf under my helmet, and this way my hair doesn't go all over the place when I speed down the many steep hills in our area.<br />
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Playsuits are my absolute favorite thing to wear on bike rides for comfort, and obvious practical reasons, so fortunately there are a number of those in my wardrobe and they will all be making an appearance this summer. I love this two piece Tara Starlet set because not only is it extremely flattering, it's also very comfortable. There are a number of sets like this in the sale Tara Starlet have at the moment and I am very tempted...! When it comes to wearing heels while bike riding - this is something that is totally doable. However I prefer to wear chunky platforms or a stumpy kitten heel, something that won't get caught in the pedals the way a higher, thinner heel could.<br />
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Top and Shorts - <a href="http://www.tarastarlet.com/" target="_blank">Tara Starlet</a></div>
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Normally when I buy something I go back and forth a bit umming and ahhhing about whether or not I should. However when this dress came up in my Facebook feed from Miskonduct I think it took me an entire 10 seconds to add the dress to my cart and check out! For the longest time, I have waited for someone to create a Russian doll print dress, in this exact cut, so I was pretty damn ecstatic to own a dress that I had literally dreamed of for the longest time. Everyone has their dress unicorn and I was so happy to finally have found mine!<br />
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Something you wouldn't have seen me with before on the blog is a bag. I'm usually not really into bags - I don't particularly like carrying them around and I have a hard time matching them to what I'm wearing. I like to just have one bag that I use for everything and that's usually what I do, until it reaches the point where the bag becomes full of trash...receipts, several umbrellas, old assignments, museli bars...which is what happened to my last bag. RIP.<br />
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So because I really do still need a bag, I decided to give the Sunjellies bags a go - and got three in different colours to match nearly everything. One thing I really like about Sunjellies bags is that I know right away what I actually have in my bag, and so does everyone else - meaning I can't get away with filling it with rubbish. And, the fact that they go with almost anything is a major selling point, so you can expect to see more Sunjellies bags on the blog in the future!<br />
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Dress - Tatyana via <a href="http://www.miskonduct.com/index.php?main_page=products_new" target="_blank">Miskonduct Klothing</a></div>
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Bag - Sunjellies via <a href="http://gwynnies.com.au/collections/handbags?page=2" target="_blank">Gwynnies Emporium</a></div>
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Sunglasses - Ebay</div>
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This week I had the pleasure of finally meeting the wonderfully talented Evelyn Wood, the designer of <a href="http://evelynwood.com.au/" target="_blank">Evelyn Wood Vintage Fashion House </a>and her adorable little dog Esme! Evelyn Wood is a Brisbane vintage reproduction designer and her current collection features a beautiful selection of dresses, coats and capes that range from the 1930s to the 1950s, all of which are made locally right here in Brisbane by professional seamstresses. The quality of the workmanship of these pieces is absolutely superb and is so far the closest I have seen a vintage reproduction brand come in style and quality to authentic vintage pieces. This is because all of Evelyn Wood's designs are based on vintage patterns with every garment put together using dress making techniques of the past, giving the clothes a true vintage feel without the anxiety that comes with wearing a vintage piece.<br />
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Although spring is here, as a result of missing most of winter I have not had the opportunity to get many plaid outfits in and couldn't resist wearing some plaid one last time before it gets too hot. The Mildred dress is possibly the most perfect 1930s dress I have had the pleasure of wearing - I mean look at those bows and the incredibly figure flattering cut! I am a little jealous of those of you for whom autumn has just started as it is the perfect time of year to start wearing dresses such as this one! The Mildred dress will soon be available to order from Evelyn Wood Vintage Fashion House and comes in two lovely colours - and if you are in Brisbane you can pick up one for yourself at the Wooloongabba Antiques Center where Evelyn Wood currently has a pop up shop full of her stunning designs and will be there until next Monday.<br />
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For those of you who live outside of Australia you'll be pleased to know that Evelyn Wood most certainly does ship overseas, and, has a great selection of luxurious velvet winter dresses and capes in store right now that will keep you warm and glamorous.Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-32098596322360487292015-09-14T16:01:00.001+10:002015-09-18T16:53:58.727+10:001930s Beach Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Contrary to how it must look, with it being rare that you will ever see me in a hat - I actually really love wearing hats! My only problem is that its not often that I am able to find a hat that I like and you would be surprised how much time I actually spend online looking at hats.<br />
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Dramatic hats with a wide brim are a favorite of mine, and I would wear them more often if only I could figure out how to keep them from flying off my head. I especially love hats from the 40s and 50s and spent this weekend pawing through hats in antique shops with disappointing results, so I was pretty pleased when I came across this one in Myer!<br />
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This elegant Collectif maxi dress is reminiscent of 1930s beach wear and was extremely glamorous to wear for a walk along the promenade. The fit of the dress is nice and loose with light flowing fabric and in summer it would be perfect to pop on over a swimsuit and lounge by the pool - cocktail in hand of course.<br />
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Dress - <a href="http://www.collectif.co.uk/" target="_blank">Collectif</a></div>
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Shoes - Novo</div>
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One thing that I regret, is not having got myself a pair of dungarees sooner! As you know, I love my Freddies of Pinewood jeans that I already own, and these dungarees might be a new favorite. Like the other Freddies jeans, I bought these based on waist measurement and found them true to size. I am lucky because I have never had any issues with Freddies jeans when it comes to how they fit and always go by my waist size. These dungarees have come into my life at just the right time as in a few weeks we are moving and there will be a lot of cleaning and putting together furniture - activities that require something more practical than a dress!<br />
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Top - Freddies of Pinewood</div>
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Dungarees - <a href="http://www.freddiesofpinewood.co.uk/product/239-dungaree-dolls" target="_blank">Freddies of Pinewood</a></div>
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Shoes - Kmart</div>
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Sunglasses - Vintage dead stock</div>
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With the wedding almost upon us, this weekend my bridesmaids and I were treated to a beautiful high tea prepared for us by the fabulous and incredibly talented, kind and absolutely lovely staff of <a href="https://www.qtgoldcoast.com.au/" target="_blank">QT hotel</a> on the Gold Coast. I am incredibly lucky to have these beautiful women in my life and the bridal shower was the perfect opportunity for everyone who hadn't yet met to spend a fun afternoon together and get to know each other before the wedding. There was much to discuss; hair, flowers, shoes - and the tea and champagne helped to make those difficult decisions a little easier!<br />
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Earl, our wonderful chef brought out a delicious selection of handmade sweet and savory treats that were almost too beautiful to eat - and tasted just as they looked. For me personally, the highlight were the savory tomato and basil macrons - an unusual combination of flavors for what is traditionally a desert that go so well as a macaron. With such a wide selection of food on offer from miniature donuts topped with rare wagyu to pumpkin and pine nut quiches, there was something to tempt everyone, and with such a large amount of food the struggle was real to try a bit of everything!<br />
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There were several moments where I had to resist the urge to pinch myself because it all felt like a dream - only unlike the dreams where one is about to sit down to a delicious meal only to wake up soon as the food reaches your mouth - I could actually taste the shortbread and scones. It was wonderful to spend the day drinking champagne with my favorite people and it makes me even more excited for the wedding! With it's fabulous 1950s aesthetic QT is the ultimate place to visit for vintage lovers and I would absolutely recommend treating yourself and your loved ones to the brilliant <a href="https://www.qtgoldcoast.com.au/promotions/qtea-fixx/" target="_blank">QT High Tea</a>.Harlow Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740214017524162920.post-49423520525418170382015-09-04T08:19:00.002+10:002015-09-04T08:19:20.487+10:00Habanero<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tara Starlet, my all time favorite UK vintage reproduction company has a great sale on at the moment and I took full advantage of it and got my hands on some great pieces for summer! Their current collection in collaboration with Poppy's Papercuts features some amazing and very unique prints, like this stunning chilli pepper fabric and I could not be more excited to finally own a piece.<br />
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These chilli pepper culottes are all kind of fabulous, made from swishy, silky material that is an absolute dream to wear. Culottes are such funny things to wear though for the fact that it can be hard to tell that they are in fact more shorts than a skirt and from certain angles in these photos they do look like one!<br />
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For the longest time I have wanted something with a chilli print, even though when it comes to chilli we kind of have a love hate relationship. I love how cute and colourful chilli's are - they look adorable in pots and I always find myself wanting to buy a chilli plant at the garden center. However when it comes to going out for dinner, whenever they make an appearance on my plate I am very quick to remove them!<br />
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Top and Culottes - <a href="http://www.tarastarlet.com/" target="_blank">Tara Starlet</a></div>
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Shoes - Novo</div>
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Happy first day of spring to all you antipodeans - and autumn for everyone else! In my quest for 1930s beach pajamas I came across this jumpsuit on Asos which I feel is quite similar in style to those of the 30s and made of silky, flowing fabric. Authentic vintage beach pajamas from the 30s retail for around $500 online so this one which only cost $30 was quite a steal. I'm still hoping that a vintage reproduction designer comes along and starts making these, but I'm not holding my breath and will continue to be on the look out for modern jumpsuits with a 1930s feel.<br />
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Jumpsuit - Asos</div>
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Shoes - <a href="http://www.miskonduct.com/index.php?main_page=products_new" target="_blank">Miskonduct Klothing</a></div>
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