Dreaming of Vintage Treasures

 Anyone fancy tagging along to lunch and a show? A little while ago, my sister, mum and I went into the city to watch the Shirley Valentine theatre show. Shirley Valentine is a classic movie from 1989 about a 42 year old woman who goes on a trip with her friend to Greece to escape her monotonous lifestyle and she discovers new adventure and independence. It is a funny and moving film that my mum, sister and I have watched many times over the years. Hence we were curious what the theatre show would be like. At the Athenaeum Theatre, Natalie Bassingthwaighte did an amazing job in the one woman show. For the show, my mum and I accidentally ended up both wearing floral dresses, which funnily enough perfectly matched the theme of the show. I also wore my giant butterfly clip in my hair. For lunch, my sister and I both ordered the same thing - bao buns. It was okay but not that nice. The fried zucchini flower salad was a bit more interesting. Before the day was finished, we browse...

The beach in winter is a hidden masterpiece, where the soft, frosty air carries a sense of calm and quiet solitude. The usually bustling shores are now empty, waves crash against the sand, the water sparkles in the subdued sunlight.  The cool, crisp breeze brushes against your skin, refreshing and invigorating. Black swans waddle around, trying to have a taste of your chips or icecream. The beach during winter time is simply beautiful. For my recent trip to the beach with my sister and mum, I wanted to recreate Anita Pallenberg's winter beach outfit from the 1960s. A big, fluffy coat and a hat was necessary, I was only missing the gloves! I purchased this long, vintage fur coat years ago at a market. The red hat was purchased this year in a Sportsgirl sale. It isn't a proper beach experience without some icecream! I really enjoyed this cherry and coconut flavour and a scoop of peach icecream, the latter being a flavour of the month at our favourite icecream store Will's Bat...

  Once I find a restaurant I love, I enjoy returning to it from time to time. La Tortelleria in Kensington, Melbourne is one of my favourite little spots to revisit, which you may remember from this post. On this sunny day, I wore my leopard dress (Tree of Life, via eBay), orange, leather sandals (Diana Ferrari) and beaded bag (secondhand market find).  I absolutely love the beef tacos with a consommé sauce. The sauce is what really makes it so memorable. Of course, I can't leave without having the Mexican flan. This is a cake I dream about! Are you a foodie like me? What is your favourite Mexican food to eat? X Title :  Waterloo  by ABBA.

A little while ago, my mum and I travelled to the Bendigo Art Gallery to visit the most wonderful exhibition 'Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image'. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her deeply personal and surrealist works that explored themes of identity, pain, and Mexican culture.  Born in 1907, Kahlo's life was marked by both physical and emotional hardship. At the age of 18, she was severely injured in a bus accident, leaving her with lifelong health issues and leading to numerous surgeries and hospitalisations.  During her recovery, Kahlo began painting, often creating self-portraits that conveyed her intense physical and emotional pain. Her work blends elements of Mexican folk art with surrealism, and her vibrant use of colour and symbolism often highlights her heritage.  Kahlo's art delves into themes of personal suffering, love, and loss, reflecting her tumultuous relationship with fellow artist Diego Rivera. Despite facing many challenges, Kahlo became an ic...