Guest Post - A country wedding

Hello lovely readers! Lady Sleekit has handed me the magic password while she has her ever-stylish feet up waiting on the impending arrival of her new enfant - exciting!

Some of you may recognise me as Sleekit's occasional partner in fashion crime and for those who don't my name is Anthea - I do hope you enjoy my guest posts over the next little while. (I'm a little bit rusty with the blogging so please bear with me.)

I'd describe my style as vintage with a touch of rock'n'roll and little bit of cowgirl thrown in for good measure. 

Melbourne has certainly turned on a magnificent end to winter and I attended a gorgeous country wedding in Kyneton - about an hour from the city. 

 Posing with my lovely hubby

 Diamante brooch picked up at a vintage store in Palm Springs

 

Any excuse for a weekend away and of course to frock up! There was much toasting of bubbles to the happy couple and smiles all around.

Cheers to you dear readers - I look forward to next time...

Him:

Suit - Jack London

Shirt - Ben Sherman

Shoes - Windsor Smith

Moi:

Cardigan - Alannah Hill 

Skirt - Made to measure in Hoi An, Vietnam

Brooch - Vintage find from Palm Springs

Shoes - Selfridges

Glasses - Fabulous Fanny's NYC

5 quid frock and the nursery

I bought this dress many moons ago on a trip back to Glasgow. It was 5 quid from George in Asda, 5 quid! It's been in a box since our move and I came across it the other day. I rescued it from the bargain bin around the time the DVF wrap dress was having its revival. At 36 weeks not much is getting passed my navel, even my maternity jeans are starting to feel uncomfortable, room for 2 and a bit more! I always liked the colour maybe I need more green in my wardrobe...

I've also been busy getting the nursery together. Here's a few details, surprised how much I am gravitating towards pink but I've mixed in a few more complementary colours too. 

used some masking tape on an Ikea chest of drawers to brighten them up 

bought this colourful set of wooden block from the Poppyshop on Lygon St 

bought this paper flower from the Amor y Locura on Gertrude St

framed illustrations by Kat Macleod, one of my favorites, the pic in the black frame I bought from Etsy

The Bugaboo I picked up on Ebay for $300, it's practically brand new (would never dream of spending 2 grand on a new one)

Replica Eames rack, bought on Ebay for $35 and the jumpsuits from Seed 

34 weeks pregnant and counting...

 kick - yes, I know your in there...

yep it's happening, in 4 weeks time you will be a mother of 2...

  excited, girly moments beckon...

dress/night dress: Bonds

leather jacket: Gorman

scarf: ASOS

ring: Studio leanne

tight: Sportsgirl

boots: ASOS

Hello there, I've been a terrible blogger but I do have a big excuse! Only 4 and a bit weeks to go until the birth, eek. I'm at the stage where I'm ready to meet this little bundle and comfort is taking over my wardrobe. Today, I'm wearing a Bonds dress which I have been technically wearing as a night dress (shhh don't tell) but I'm scrambling for ideas and comfort is key. 
As always, accessories have been my savour, here wearing an Aztec scarf which I stole from my beloved, oversize ring and these ASOS ankle boots have also been on high rotation. Reckon I'm the only pregnant woman who is more comfortable in a heel than flats. 

Refashions and home decor

before

After

 The downstairs living room 

They say your home should reflect your personality and your wardrobe. Well, my home is bright, colourful and full of pattern, I love bold colour. We only moved into this house 5 months ago and I've been putting my stamp on it slowly but surely; there are still many rooms to tackle but our home is starting to take shape. With baby only 6 and a bit weeks away I'm keen to get as much done as possible, I've even got the sewing machine out! 

With a tight budget and practically a whole house to furnish, I've looked to ebay and op shops to pick up some bargains.

The wicker furniture is from the op shop (sofa and table for $70 and pretzel chair $50) but the fabric was dated and in dire need of some love. Ikea has a great range of fabrics, but you have to be quick, they turn around quickly. I covered the chair for $15 and the sofa for about $20. 

Just starting on the nursery, to be continued...

Wee tartan terror

dress: Shop on Lygon St

tights: Sportsgirl

scotty dog brooch: Gift

shoes: Op shop

There's a wee tartan terror in my tum itching to come out and say hello. She jumps around morning, noon and night keeping her mammy up. Yes folks, this little bean is indeed a girl! 

I'm very excited to be having a wee lass and can't wait to meet her, we're gonna have so much fun. 

Will she inherit my Scottish/irish complexion or don a mop of blond hair like her daddy? For the first few years my son Mani had pure blond hair and folks would regularly ask if he was indeed mine. Recall one lady actually retorting "How did you get a blond baby?", wee bit rude I thought. 

Will she inherit my roman nose that took me 20 years to love? Will she be tall like her daddy or a shorty like me? Only another 8 and a bit weeks till we welcome her into the world.

What will we call her?...

Trenched

It's been a while, I know, after my last post about being inspired and all!...All talk and nae action. To be honest, I'm finding it hard to get motivated to post. Trying to come up with new content given my wardrobe has been culled and how many posts can you do in the skinny jeans er, here's another. 

My advice to any mum-to-be struggling out there to keep herself stylish, accessorise. 

Here, I've gone for head to toe accessories to lift what is a fairly standard preggy uniform; jeans and slouchy/comfy top. The Marcs trench that I picked up from the op shop has been a god send, I can throw it over the top of anything and it makes me feel polished.

Till next time...

Channelling Christina Hendricks

pencil skirt: ASOS

tights: ok ok

shirt: Decuba

shoes: Wittner

hair: from a bottle!

I woke up this morning and felt bleh, hair needed dyed, eye brows looking forest like, other areas in need of attention. So, I dusted myself off, covered those greys, popped on a pencil skirt, channelled Christina Hendricks, boom I feel better! 

Have a great weekend Love Sleekit x