T-back

T-back maxi dress- thanks to Paper Scissors Frock

Heels- thanks to Steve Madden

Cuffs- H&M (similar)

Sunnies- Sportsgirl (similar)

The perfect dress for a warm Summer's day from THE maxi dress specialist Paper Scissors Frock paired with rose gold jewellery and nude heels for a brunch date with a girlfriend in the lane ways of Melbourne city.  This dress is actually quite similar to one I had been eyeing off at Witchery, but at less than $50 who could say no!

Hope you are all keeping cool in this crazy heat.

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Hat day

Dress- Zara (similar)

Shoes- Zara (similar) 

Hat- Seed kids(similar)

Sunnies- Rayban (here)

Ring and cuff- thanks to The Darkhorse

Elise bowlers tote- thanks to Wayne by Wayne Cooper (Myer)

My husband and I recently spent a couple of nights in Sydney waaaay back at the start of December for my sisters wedding (my wedding outfit to come), and on the morning after the wedding my whole family all met for breakfast on the North Shore.  We live in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney so it was lovely to have us all together. The morning had started out so beautifully! Sunny, blue skies, warm (hence the hat) BUT 9.30am and a cool, wet and windy change swept through, so my middle sister and I dashed away from breakfast and grabbed some pics before the weather turned even worse!!  My hat even blew away mid photograph and I was lucky it wasn't claimed by Sydney Harbor ; )

I loved staying on the North Shore (Milsons Point), it was slightly removed from the hustle bustle of the city, but still so close- a ferry ride, a short walk or a couple of stops on the train. And of course the views across the harbor were magnificent and Kirabilly a beautiful suburb to walk the streets and explore.

This Wayne by Wayne Cooper bag was wonderful to travel with, a nice decent size and a great colour.  My iPad fit perfectly in the side pocket and there was plenty of room inside for my umbrella, cardigan and a water bottle sitting upright!  And coincidentally it matched my shoes perfectly : )  These fabulous sandals are no longer in Zara but you could probably buy shoes online which are similar.

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Rust & Regret

Dress- French Connection (love this white dress)

The Barbaric bracelets- thanks to Rust & Regret

Chastity key necklace- thanks to Rust & Regret

Benadet sandle- thanks to Steve Madden

Sunnies- Rayban

Looking rather like I have a basket ball up my dress and officially in my third trimester- eep!!  I've had this dress a few years now, but it comes out every Summer- last seen here on a thinner version of me ; ), so perfect for a hot Melbourne day.  Once again I'm in flat shoes! 

Now how cool is this jewellery, I love the skull bracelet most of all.  Rust & Regret have also just brought out the most amazing ring (pictured below) in a unique collaboration with well-renowned American artist, Derek Nobbs, on a limited edition (just 40 pieces!), sterling silver, nautical-themed signet ring made here in Australia.  Available for pre-order now here.

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!!

Hope you all had an amazing New Years Eve and are all set for 2013. 

Today also marks the SECOND BIRTHDAY for Michelle's Style File!!

THANK YOU all so much for support, comments and encouragement over the last couple of years it means so much and you inspire me every day.

2012 has been pretty fabulous- a fair bit of travel this year- I guess knowing we were planning for a family we made the most of it being just the two of us.  Some of the highlights have been a road trip to the stunning Victorian high country, an amazing house sitting opportunity for friends on the Gold Coast, two incredible weeks in Japan, followed by a week in Bali for our friends wedding, plus weekend visits friends in country NSW and family in Canberra, a getaway to a bush cabin in the Grampians (still to be blogged!), representing Pilgrim for the Spring Racing Carnival- topped off by a pregnancy announcement.

I'm so excited for 2013, in February we are off to Hamilton Island for our 'babymoon' (can't wait!!), February is also my birthday, March my husband's birthday and APRIL our 10th wedding anniversary and the birth of our first child!!! I'm pretty sure the adventures will really begin then : )

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