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Sunday night style challenge: animal instinct

I have to admit, tonight’s style challenge is purely for selfish reasons because I need an excuse to wear a new purchase – this leopard print hand-made polymer clay necklace by the wonderful Midnight & Coco. Is it not fun? And leopard-ish? And PINK! Anyway, when I searched for other pieces for this theme I was surprised… Continue reading Sunday night style challenge: animal instinct

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Hard hat not required

Tricky trends: How to incorporate concrete, marble and stone into your home and wardrobe without looking like a construction zone. Industrial-inspired homewares and fashion can be a tricky look to pull off. Here are six ways I have embraced this tough, minimalistic trend without going full-on building worksite. Concrete: Left: This Bo & Co candle… Continue reading Hard hat not required

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Sunday night style challenge: a touch of floral

Tonight’s style challenge is inspired by the lovely evening I spent at Seed Winehouse + Kitchen, Clare, on Friday to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of a certain Miss M, soon to be Mrs S. The theme for the evening was ‘a touch of floral’ – our table was a beautiful garden of colourful outfits, topped… Continue reading Sunday night style challenge: a touch of floral

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Confessions of a (weekend) shopaholic

   Hello March, is that you I see looming on the horizon? I had a crazy start to 2016, thanks to a stack of deadlines which were waiting for me after Christmas. I’ve finally had a chance to come up for air, only to find it’s halfway through February! What happened to January? There is… Continue reading Confessions of a (weekend) shopaholic

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Sunday night style challenge: arm candy

Tonight’s style challenge is all about the bracelet. I love a bit of arm candy but don’t get to wear bracelets very often – as a writer I spend 90% of my working day typing or writing and a chunky bangle can be uncomfortable. First world problems, hey? I’ve picked out four of my favourite… Continue reading Sunday night style challenge: arm candy

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A month of style

Working from home has so many perks but I do miss dressing up to go to an office each day. My previous jobs were very people-orientated. I have worked in dynamic regional towns and corporate city offices, travelled across Australia, attended international conferences and liaised with the whole spectrum of agriculture from farmers to politicians to business… Continue reading A month of style