tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13679975815823776372024-03-18T02:43:21.571-07:00Looking Fabulous @ FiftyA fashion blog for women over 50 who want to look fabulous Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-14194265117108960532024-02-20T01:37:00.000-08:002024-02-20T01:37:37.484-08:00HOW I STYLED MY NEW LINEN JUMPSUIT<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello my dear readers, hope you are all well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZzQPSkWIgLf4i6xSH67u5jb9n1FpBIrW6ajlsQeB1pITjtDNI1qA_xwdOcrMoeEDdgWtdmFWWZqHWniO5i9MjRCtpeqsaC2pWL4uGSjU5ecdxjwkunUOxBeJGp8RofnZ0gunxNJnhXWMuSYgOau_g1DSjgrrYeF7V8HDFdQKXST8XTOQ7NvpARTLxoM/s2312/20240211_125110_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZzQPSkWIgLf4i6xSH67u5jb9n1FpBIrW6ajlsQeB1pITjtDNI1qA_xwdOcrMoeEDdgWtdmFWWZqHWniO5i9MjRCtpeqsaC2pWL4uGSjU5ecdxjwkunUOxBeJGp8RofnZ0gunxNJnhXWMuSYgOau_g1DSjgrrYeF7V8HDFdQKXST8XTOQ7NvpARTLxoM/w480-h640/20240211_125110_resized.jpg" title="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This jumpsuit that I recently found in <b><i><u><a href="https://www.myer.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Myer</span></a> </u></i></b>department store was a totally accidental purchase. In fact the reason I was there in the first place was because my younger daughter asked me to return some of her purchases that she didn't have time (they are all so busy) to do it herself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQjLN0rXHBssjmzb2yeaZTjhNuEGnDqVGnxDso1NXR2rDddxXVjqWaS2SuVzJqnAsA5Tzl9W5OOgiNnb7x4unUWRcRECwzZjjaem9ul7oxsKSmKvkjQ3-2C41MVpeC-5m68ckHNjFAvHuEaLe2QM6rpwmxJOCB9GyjD5Q6TeuMHux6kEeuOXBxUktr2Zw/s2312/20240211_125247_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQjLN0rXHBssjmzb2yeaZTjhNuEGnDqVGnxDso1NXR2rDddxXVjqWaS2SuVzJqnAsA5Tzl9W5OOgiNnb7x4unUWRcRECwzZjjaem9ul7oxsKSmKvkjQ3-2C41MVpeC-5m68ckHNjFAvHuEaLe2QM6rpwmxJOCB9GyjD5Q6TeuMHux6kEeuOXBxUktr2Zw/w480-h640/20240211_125247_resized.jpg" title="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Besides, the Australian summer is almost at it's end and I was not going to buy anything that will have to wait another 6 months to be worn. However, when I saw this fun looking <b><i><u><a href="https://www.myer.com.au/p/wayne-cooper-linen-blend-belted-jumpsuit-in-green" target="_blank">green belted linen jumpsuit</a></u></i></b>, I couldn't resist its bright print. On top of that, it was hugely discounted that tipped the purchase of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfaOuK8E8EfiWcTCM_9ZyEOa0l_Jq1P5J8u6haMRfeBpmKDQl0v12Wo9LoEUzlpU95nZnnqAhWDF3a_6c52i63Px_asXsk9AY-P36l8lZTF-XVBAYY4kjfAphgnmxS6N6SUdSOxneYZSigGL5AbM8iTDG3FqFkoaCSHwDRjzX5ddRHe3AnsFQrb-_IBk/s2312/20240211_125013_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfaOuK8E8EfiWcTCM_9ZyEOa0l_Jq1P5J8u6haMRfeBpmKDQl0v12Wo9LoEUzlpU95nZnnqAhWDF3a_6c52i63Px_asXsk9AY-P36l8lZTF-XVBAYY4kjfAphgnmxS6N6SUdSOxneYZSigGL5AbM8iTDG3FqFkoaCSHwDRjzX5ddRHe3AnsFQrb-_IBk/w480-h640/20240211_125013_resized.jpg" title="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There was one feature of it, though, that I was not sure about - thin spaghetti straps which usually means that you can wear a decent bra underneath. However, on a closer inspection I saw that the back panel of the jumpsuit was elastic that tightens up the fabric around your rib cage and keeps everything nicely tucked in place. You know what I mean.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqcPoUNSq_BnENH27L7-bzCynMWjlj9bE8bgFwrgY91I4p58UKBTnILJ761OPBowQaVRguatjopZWyHhMv1-xfe8JiIJ_AsdAUp5LOI-xHyy5g97NHPD5aTlphPjZLG1P7uUHpgemYk1ZRuMoc7PXSsL0-6bdROWeFyXIXfOmt92XaOd9IVf0_lnMSmY/s2312/20240211_125544_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqcPoUNSq_BnENH27L7-bzCynMWjlj9bE8bgFwrgY91I4p58UKBTnILJ761OPBowQaVRguatjopZWyHhMv1-xfe8JiIJ_AsdAUp5LOI-xHyy5g97NHPD5aTlphPjZLG1P7uUHpgemYk1ZRuMoc7PXSsL0-6bdROWeFyXIXfOmt92XaOd9IVf0_lnMSmY/w480-h640/20240211_125544_resized.jpg" title="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It comes with the belt which is made out of the same fabric which I like, it also has side pockets and closes with a side zipper. Tick, tick, tick.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOw9QEIBP5ROYwhPn0cv3mDYqagyIRqFJ3VT-h7T-ZuQTDMMwSdNxwabKY4q-47HPFjFuytKkyKMjnq-QXJBbjiRMSHkm2Z8iVbqZWOQ8xO1VCjHybGhe69d_ObCHM7yRIaM17XizPAeC8xyUidScMeDiNB5YcdxwB_aEZWQubUcgqSVABHvjV7gKiop4/s186/colour%20wheel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="186" data-original-width="186" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOw9QEIBP5ROYwhPn0cv3mDYqagyIRqFJ3VT-h7T-ZuQTDMMwSdNxwabKY4q-47HPFjFuytKkyKMjnq-QXJBbjiRMSHkm2Z8iVbqZWOQ8xO1VCjHybGhe69d_ObCHM7yRIaM17XizPAeC8xyUidScMeDiNB5YcdxwB_aEZWQubUcgqSVABHvjV7gKiop4/w400-h400/colour%20wheel.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had a few ideas of what to wear with it and decided to go for the bold statement. Thus I settled for the red colour shoes and a handbag. If you look at the colour wheel, you will see that red and green sit right opposite each other and thus are called <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">complimentary colours</span></i>. The best and most recognisable example of this winning combo would be the Christmas colour scheme. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiAq_Qhx-qUQ12Xol0TL78Yg6IfC2cH_ycSwMklp3WSdDn4tTHRyZW7auYiquUnm9ZGRUkvGR58a7qMSI_Ioi3vs_ZMoLPG28hlnR1X1r0uYRS6H8TXjKJ-QmPy62E6tdMzOWRzMO4ZE1VI_aMUIvOj5DokW1wFKeBvHnEsHZQKvGtGc99Rz5vSd5CD0/s2312/20240211_125933_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiAq_Qhx-qUQ12Xol0TL78Yg6IfC2cH_ycSwMklp3WSdDn4tTHRyZW7auYiquUnm9ZGRUkvGR58a7qMSI_Ioi3vs_ZMoLPG28hlnR1X1r0uYRS6H8TXjKJ-QmPy62E6tdMzOWRzMO4ZE1VI_aMUIvOj5DokW1wFKeBvHnEsHZQKvGtGc99Rz5vSd5CD0/w480-h640/20240211_125933_resized.jpg" title="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sadly, these I don't wear these red suede shoes very often so I jumped on the opportunity to air them out. My LV handbag is quite old, alas not vintage and goes perfectly with the shoes. I like the playful vibe behind this outfit. Wouldn't you agree?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPF5R9C7g1MAo3QR57qrHwgVeNknQtEKhpfM4GYS4_ydL6TkEwZ76k3vdKc8bUmOXECLanPf9XwjjuTPaVDSvHcXWj4c96_xNUdVAFbvUK76ysIrgctJBHZ3EG3Uoev0Q4EFwFUEHkP_2t2_9aXHRh9kprMUt-ds89_WRmM8b-SRCRCF60Fc_iilVQhM/s2312/20240211_125352_resized_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPF5R9C7g1MAo3QR57qrHwgVeNknQtEKhpfM4GYS4_ydL6TkEwZ76k3vdKc8bUmOXECLanPf9XwjjuTPaVDSvHcXWj4c96_xNUdVAFbvUK76ysIrgctJBHZ3EG3Uoev0Q4EFwFUEHkP_2t2_9aXHRh9kprMUt-ds89_WRmM8b-SRCRCF60Fc_iilVQhM/w480-h640/20240211_125352_resized_1.jpg" title="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Is a jumpsuit your cup of tea? And if yes, would you prefer it to be in one solid colour or print? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below. I really value your opinions, my dear readers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUsFDtSQVgs25YhxYTSctTcwlNLKJqhUi7uINDbeDNw_Burd6PGuYhAyHNd_fv7tVlitCHMiC-zXpB2KckVeOC7VD1RoKHfDisFdIBbOAinMr45SmcusshwXsF8s-catfv4UMCQVTN0WlBF556LDvB2EKiXW1I7yMqn7aJRl-mEDdDu3Xz8kXvVweXuA/s2312/20240211_125345_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUsFDtSQVgs25YhxYTSctTcwlNLKJqhUi7uINDbeDNw_Burd6PGuYhAyHNd_fv7tVlitCHMiC-zXpB2KckVeOC7VD1RoKHfDisFdIBbOAinMr45SmcusshwXsF8s-catfv4UMCQVTN0WlBF556LDvB2EKiXW1I7yMqn7aJRl-mEDdDu3Xz8kXvVweXuA/w480-h640/20240211_125345_resized.jpg" title="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Outfit details: Jumpsuit (<b><i><u><a href="https://www.myer.com.au/p/wayne-cooper-linen-blend-belted-jumpsuit-in-green" target="_blank">Wayne Cooper</a></u></i></b>), Shoes by Edward Meller - Old (worn <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2022/12/it-is-jungle-over-there-how-i-wore-my.html?sc=1708416267466#c220769712031296862">here</a></u></i></b>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSK1S0YXiW31Q_pkM_G8oMqaiL4xj8CwP5KAhotw2sVYnrtqCluDzGhF4iOMGufOt8y0ynqr6BDfag5ee4_uXvgA3dd3xDgjSI_1sb2QCxobWS_6q8czqna3X9xXfyilc55UqOq7WPon7zUAHNpyqUjQXIGS8FlRkh2oGreoZnkx-hn1424JOJ5SXzlsA/s4624/20240211_125856.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSK1S0YXiW31Q_pkM_G8oMqaiL4xj8CwP5KAhotw2sVYnrtqCluDzGhF4iOMGufOt8y0ynqr6BDfag5ee4_uXvgA3dd3xDgjSI_1sb2QCxobWS_6q8czqna3X9xXfyilc55UqOq7WPon7zUAHNpyqUjQXIGS8FlRkh2oGreoZnkx-hn1424JOJ5SXzlsA/w480-h640/20240211_125856.jpg" title="GREEN BELTED LINEN JUMPSUIT" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until then,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anna</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxoxo</div><p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-84789117278504669532024-02-06T01:17:00.000-08:002024-02-06T01:17:53.395-08:00WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello my dear readers, how are you all faring in 2024?</div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevVlI0AyrQ381-y42IeOBQqT6h3iJDqW4YNLpMGLot20IZTg2rjSPpTUn_vaUEso2rc_nrDg-trp65dJFImMBlTdW6qb7wsTVRb5-5VHDmx0QrbTqSuU_h95n_-f3BEfQTSsmJ9BDg7na-x9ymxRseCXEnMv3MfSbh9YG9ikz14I6Vf9JMSgrIBwJrr8/s2312/20240204_143325_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevVlI0AyrQ381-y42IeOBQqT6h3iJDqW4YNLpMGLot20IZTg2rjSPpTUn_vaUEso2rc_nrDg-trp65dJFImMBlTdW6qb7wsTVRb5-5VHDmx0QrbTqSuU_h95n_-f3BEfQTSsmJ9BDg7na-x9ymxRseCXEnMv3MfSbh9YG9ikz14I6Vf9JMSgrIBwJrr8/w480-h640/20240204_143325_resized.jpg" title="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" width="480" /></a></p><p>In this post I would like to continue what I started in the previous post, summer and linen. If you missed my last post, you can catch up with us <a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2024/01/summer-essentials-how-i-styled-linen.html" target="_blank"><b><i>here</i></b></a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhELt88NeGdbAWy-rlDUkeBca-uv89yJo0OOQeNd8asQGDEg34bYzHDaLO7MspQabqy_W6e9uK1ZYKllW5d0HoUQXJFSuLf25mpCkmCRCY2y0fvHESUuL9N6ilQRQtjqwx9gV8oNgFwx1AIprb5anbsjn02F4SXTY-yilVgMIvbChlze4sGzibRj-ooetk/s2312/20240204_143417_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhELt88NeGdbAWy-rlDUkeBca-uv89yJo0OOQeNd8asQGDEg34bYzHDaLO7MspQabqy_W6e9uK1ZYKllW5d0HoUQXJFSuLf25mpCkmCRCY2y0fvHESUuL9N6ilQRQtjqwx9gV8oNgFwx1AIprb5anbsjn02F4SXTY-yilVgMIvbChlze4sGzibRj-ooetk/w480-h640/20240204_143417_resized.jpg" title="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" width="480" /></a></p><p>Today I would like to present you my new linen waistcoat (UK version) or a vest, as its called in the United States. If you live or have been in Australia during summer months, you sure know how hot and humid it could be, so wearing items like vests, singlets or spaghetti strap dresses makes perfect sense. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOeHgimdQrmOpNbL3Sc_ZMly9iTDBziqYEZOVWnY-RH4EVbrOfanlCWJQj5e-0ODsdZlKrfCube_Lh3C6mJ7-Gp-GgmyyU6im4NHakOS94aWPiu9qOC8RDKg3kkAN5NV0MMx0rUQEu3yYoSqIF_5Tzms4XQXvscRXEcWP99KTKDZa2qrPsyspt8REy_I/s2312/20240204_170551_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOeHgimdQrmOpNbL3Sc_ZMly9iTDBziqYEZOVWnY-RH4EVbrOfanlCWJQj5e-0ODsdZlKrfCube_Lh3C6mJ7-Gp-GgmyyU6im4NHakOS94aWPiu9qOC8RDKg3kkAN5NV0MMx0rUQEu3yYoSqIF_5Tzms4XQXvscRXEcWP99KTKDZa2qrPsyspt8REy_I/w480-h640/20240204_170551_resized.jpg" title="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" width="480" /></a></p><p>Out of all summer fabs popping up on the streets of Sydney, the linen or light cotton vests seems the most popular. Some women like to wear them paired with wide legged pants and flats sandals or sneakers, while others opted to wear them with pencil skirts and heeled shoes, a smart way of mixing casual and smart for the office.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4Dy2JDcPvVu85fB3iuZuQlbetLb8bVqoNUPDZAJXJpkUMrLLMIhyphenhyphenNv_spoPa_8q_UoDUMfrEnrf_kT8EKEpRD9x7UkS8rR-zfxn3hHAOFJgzayDF2HPrGdO6CX9V2JA-g-BFxzvbwnA5wRmvSHtCxSK81zriy7hex_Who8XFYcXotd-r-wbnOe5OBSk/s2312/20240204_170923_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4Dy2JDcPvVu85fB3iuZuQlbetLb8bVqoNUPDZAJXJpkUMrLLMIhyphenhyphenNv_spoPa_8q_UoDUMfrEnrf_kT8EKEpRD9x7UkS8rR-zfxn3hHAOFJgzayDF2HPrGdO6CX9V2JA-g-BFxzvbwnA5wRmvSHtCxSK81zriy7hex_Who8XFYcXotd-r-wbnOe5OBSk/w480-h640/20240204_170923_resized.jpg" title="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" width="480" /></a></p><p>I was on the lookout for a linen vest myself and when I saw a vest in bottle green colour in <b><i><u><a href="https://www.zara.com/au/en/woman-outerwear-vests-l1204.html?page=3" target="_blank">Zara</a></u></i></b>, I couldn't resist adding it to my closet. It came right on time, as the temperature in Sydney has soared to new heights in the last couple of weeks. Today I am wearing it with my old white Bermuda shorts and flats but I also tried it with my new tie-dye skirt (worn <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2024/01/summer-essentials-how-i-styled-linen.html" target="_blank">here</a></u></i></b>) and white linen pants (yet to be shown ) and it looks great with both.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZ892Mw36bbjFKwb7dAOgi_2rVtm54RNrM4auX8EMyuNp2nYLrzTg_i280QE_2Y3Q5cPy-pFJfTqqcjoWObd__aWO1z4-DcLgMyH12xoBBhn2Obiyg06Un-CYPGiZ_-M9ARb3ogwYe7yRFoGQf6mYjzccK8v4CoOMbow5_hGy_e0B3bSrBHEM18mPC-8/s2312/20240204_143507_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZ892Mw36bbjFKwb7dAOgi_2rVtm54RNrM4auX8EMyuNp2nYLrzTg_i280QE_2Y3Q5cPy-pFJfTqqcjoWObd__aWO1z4-DcLgMyH12xoBBhn2Obiyg06Un-CYPGiZ_-M9ARb3ogwYe7yRFoGQf6mYjzccK8v4CoOMbow5_hGy_e0B3bSrBHEM18mPC-8/w480-h640/20240204_143507_resized.jpg" title="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" width="480" /></a></p><p>It might make you chuckle looking at me wearing a scarf in the middle of the hot summer day but we are on the way to a museum and as all other public places in the city, it is heavily air-conditioned and very cold which makes me get seek easily, hence I seldom leave the house without one.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvFVGh6wx3F7aMvP24lxo9zXw9b81NgdrhFe9FMeBGG5S1X7TpM3xaRr2aezhRWO3FVWxw1za4wIcPq1Y62uHr8m6N-cw7YnIJZMwObp7bqh4C-kCeC5umckUJgRc0JhbYshJ5F4jxz_243kUAt6TcNoORIfxcUbCHUnD3jZuztp44BuMyo-sXf4lo9g/s2312/20240204_143747_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvFVGh6wx3F7aMvP24lxo9zXw9b81NgdrhFe9FMeBGG5S1X7TpM3xaRr2aezhRWO3FVWxw1za4wIcPq1Y62uHr8m6N-cw7YnIJZMwObp7bqh4C-kCeC5umckUJgRc0JhbYshJ5F4jxz_243kUAt6TcNoORIfxcUbCHUnD3jZuztp44BuMyo-sXf4lo9g/w480-h640/20240204_143747_resized.jpg" title="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" width="480" /></a></p><p>As I am writing this post, I am looking at the images that my younger daughter just sent me from one of the ski resorts in Japan, where the snow is up to her knees and the temperature is below zero. And she is absolutely loving it. Go figure 😀.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgss1ZSq3glSPjHyD3txWXV7N4ap8etL_hPUlwNUlUr6BwHeONdO7wO11M963PUw9NGbF02ZUlpJ4rlc9W4NkwJvhNeFl50XzEzerRPuJNkK7o9cphS3KnSNcLAUdgZuV2GaSa-t5T0IVb2yh7Ab7Uxv4gxl6SXaO3uz9yphX0jpeiGCE1-tx3l7tJ4BTc/s2312/20240204_143645_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgss1ZSq3glSPjHyD3txWXV7N4ap8etL_hPUlwNUlUr6BwHeONdO7wO11M963PUw9NGbF02ZUlpJ4rlc9W4NkwJvhNeFl50XzEzerRPuJNkK7o9cphS3KnSNcLAUdgZuV2GaSa-t5T0IVb2yh7Ab7Uxv4gxl6SXaO3uz9yphX0jpeiGCE1-tx3l7tJ4BTc/w480-h640/20240204_143645_resized.jpg" title="WHAT I WORE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY" width="480" /></a></p><p>Until then,</p><p>Anna</p><p>XOXOXO</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-73417908962209400702024-01-23T21:37:00.000-08:002024-01-23T21:37:02.584-08:00SUMMER ESSENTIALS - HOW I STYLED LINEN SKIRT TWO WAYS<p> Hello, my dear friends, how is 2024 treating you so far?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCev_linqFwafHug6iEkCfiOXF6SAdwftQkkEEBqQe86yEdxnGlunblOJAceRpsqudi1aIt5bsUaX8LyDN-PhFgyKbkNXzx1jMW_xpEJiXBrLSlhDei_zuPAwo81ij1q-VEMv1hXyt7yL1bzjO2PDcMWonepCsJABIDDhoQiZnPFcMtQPdfBC-fjRI1N8/s2312/20240114_141523_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCev_linqFwafHug6iEkCfiOXF6SAdwftQkkEEBqQe86yEdxnGlunblOJAceRpsqudi1aIt5bsUaX8LyDN-PhFgyKbkNXzx1jMW_xpEJiXBrLSlhDei_zuPAwo81ij1q-VEMv1hXyt7yL1bzjO2PDcMWonepCsJABIDDhoQiZnPFcMtQPdfBC-fjRI1N8/w480-h640/20240114_141523_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>We have been quite busy over the festive season as I am sure so was everyone else. Our social calendars are fully booked with various events and activities It's traditionally the time when you catch up with your friends to have that last meal before the year ends; It's the time when a lot family and friends get-togethers are happening as travelling, partying and generally having a time with no care in the world.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPZCors8T3CdypPdxLsr9YTjSQiklDm0R5tZgOllc1ob4bllmKQNcGx5naojf3wgKL8rxvCqq6JwU2Nzp4Dzfc7Dae6hHzzGsJthuvurQZC51HMvKmWkDAwCtYtg7KrDgw4L6PQG9i79Bh2p_WpeRcz7wu6exR9_Y-348272W8il4qscCwXl4ffSUVHI/s2312/20240117_120540_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPZCors8T3CdypPdxLsr9YTjSQiklDm0R5tZgOllc1ob4bllmKQNcGx5naojf3wgKL8rxvCqq6JwU2Nzp4Dzfc7Dae6hHzzGsJthuvurQZC51HMvKmWkDAwCtYtg7KrDgw4L6PQG9i79Bh2p_WpeRcz7wu6exR9_Y-348272W8il4qscCwXl4ffSUVHI/w480-h640/20240117_120540_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>We didn't do a lot of travelling per se but we did a lot of driving around Sydney and surrounds showcasing how beautiful our city is to my cousins from Germany. And of course there was a lot of eating, drinking, talking and basking in the warmth of being a part of a loving family.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnmQ4mDN1Jj86hMCIJLeL33-P2M-nI5HtOWQK45JjiCH6vfAUiR8uIYxmWzLXshYkojUOVbi36X6KL6Fqp2hmMqcWcYsiSRL5XCnMte4l_dyNXZN6GvE3jxKUeaScZ4WAoesaihyphenhyphenrp6-ySEiK95x_b-OJS8WKsBP5iUCEjY32mc_WkmevcyjijtPDXZ4/s2312/20240117_120400_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnmQ4mDN1Jj86hMCIJLeL33-P2M-nI5HtOWQK45JjiCH6vfAUiR8uIYxmWzLXshYkojUOVbi36X6KL6Fqp2hmMqcWcYsiSRL5XCnMte4l_dyNXZN6GvE3jxKUeaScZ4WAoesaihyphenhyphenrp6-ySEiK95x_b-OJS8WKsBP5iUCEjY32mc_WkmevcyjijtPDXZ4/w480-h640/20240117_120400_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>So as you can imagine, I didn't have much time to partake in the craziness aka as Black Friday Sale nor in the days that followed BFS. I did, however, manage to pop into Zara and buy an A-line wrap-around skirt that am wearing a lot this summer.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsM9B0TnF3QAzrYDE2BYChJ_y0suBhNVCP_vI4TG1Z_03BozZzufmaOJZvnGtFzcdDlRxCGnOdoIxgvE00xL8aUPCd6NOsMthmNkEUIK5GGChPqMH32Yi8nfbAYh9WePcZCMEOnHYtpNVOaUIhS4o8f4MQYbi5YMhejh40Sr2zkT0lSgz8KNoRV2_GYGA/s4624/20240114_141728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsM9B0TnF3QAzrYDE2BYChJ_y0suBhNVCP_vI4TG1Z_03BozZzufmaOJZvnGtFzcdDlRxCGnOdoIxgvE00xL8aUPCd6NOsMthmNkEUIK5GGChPqMH32Yi8nfbAYh9WePcZCMEOnHYtpNVOaUIhS4o8f4MQYbi5YMhejh40Sr2zkT0lSgz8KNoRV2_GYGA/w480-h640/20240114_141728.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>I initially was attracted by the untraditional pattern of the tie-dye. The A-line silhouette is very simple and flattering, the fabric is light and even if it creases a lot, hey it's linen and it's what expected from it, right?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIBog9b-_hcgo2QlgkIsZGNekPilEY2PGad9TPX3LCDKLeTSEgG2Id6xS_8cZloS5YWkWSsprNUkMhYZKz9y1VKNf7LRVmWx2ACCFujwx6pBwlvp3suc9ljaOCK22quHm_8MQ1vNDWQ0wFUtNHYPbS9FSwgmOCiLBjUsIRRb1aguPBcz5K7DBoFq3tKY/s2312/20240114_141822_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIBog9b-_hcgo2QlgkIsZGNekPilEY2PGad9TPX3LCDKLeTSEgG2Id6xS_8cZloS5YWkWSsprNUkMhYZKz9y1VKNf7LRVmWx2ACCFujwx6pBwlvp3suc9ljaOCK22quHm_8MQ1vNDWQ0wFUtNHYPbS9FSwgmOCiLBjUsIRRb1aguPBcz5K7DBoFq3tKY/w480-h640/20240114_141822_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>My initial thoughts were to add it to my casual clothes section of the closet as linen is normally associated with the care-free life style and I really like wearing it with just a simple white t-shirt and sandals. On the second thought, with the help of right accessories I can smarten it up into the next level. Whenever I buy a new piece of clothing, I always picture the different ways it can be styled and the more of them, the happier I am. And soon I had the opportunity to do just that.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNK-PHDvpu0X-_OxS855oaJcesyEsRFW-BbHBzK1xQjVOC8XVJCLacThRND2Kvt3WjEmq0Ju7uXovPk3yESwDEYt0cV_38DT9rSFBu83WQ7AkWEw9dUhxmXsULqvgKXL_gSKbumxNF_8zZT9jdV3U1aaoyxc_N6fiGgKdK9uZsHeO_Y6dLsK7qqBZY0s/s2312/20240114_141946_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNK-PHDvpu0X-_OxS855oaJcesyEsRFW-BbHBzK1xQjVOC8XVJCLacThRND2Kvt3WjEmq0Ju7uXovPk3yESwDEYt0cV_38DT9rSFBu83WQ7AkWEw9dUhxmXsULqvgKXL_gSKbumxNF_8zZT9jdV3U1aaoyxc_N6fiGgKdK9uZsHeO_Y6dLsK7qqBZY0s/w480-h640/20240114_141946_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>One sunny Saturday, we were taking our abovementioned German cousins to un upmarket Italian eatery called <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i><u><a href="https://www.bonditrattoria.com.au/" target="_blank">Trattoria</a></u></i></b> </span>or as local call it <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Tratt</i></span> for a Saturday lunch. The restaurants sits right across the road from the famous <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Bondi Beach</span></i> and offers a breathtaking view over the ocean glistening under the summer sun, surf and tanned and toned sunbathers sprawled on the white sandy beach. The restaurant is a destination and is highly popular amongst locals and visitors alike. Although it's within walking distance to the beach, you will never see anyone wearing bikinis or board shorts there. People make the effort of dressing up for the occasion as the Italians do. </p><p>I was thinking of wearing my new linen skirt (so Italian) but dressed it up for the occasion with the assistance of heeled sandals, a statement necklace and a "new" handbag. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wwGD8bHbDLu3_e30IfqNs83Kt-nbYze3jWKL66d8PLjoSvnokqNYw5ifuzfGo1pmjnIIt4EAVjUQj1YMjtN2WfSipoX_2d9vglJUIaewsUg12ygGk9Z-t-FnACMwtWZ9UxfauYvBYKLTmMZpFxjzRh-ysKAEEplZbMU5xB9j2fBndNhAHQewgGast6k/s2312/20240114_142422_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wwGD8bHbDLu3_e30IfqNs83Kt-nbYze3jWKL66d8PLjoSvnokqNYw5ifuzfGo1pmjnIIt4EAVjUQj1YMjtN2WfSipoX_2d9vglJUIaewsUg12ygGk9Z-t-FnACMwtWZ9UxfauYvBYKLTmMZpFxjzRh-ysKAEEplZbMU5xB9j2fBndNhAHQewgGast6k/w480-h640/20240114_142422_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>You have seen me wearing these <b><i><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2023/10/how-to-style-your-casual-outfit-for.html">shoes from Alohas</a></span></u></i></b> before, same goes for the necklace. As for the hand bag, it was my first foray into buying anything second hand. I saw it in in the window of our local pawn shop shining so brightly that it was hard to miss. I went inside and ask the shop owner if I can have a closer look. Turns out it was made by Italian brand called <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Pinko</u> </span>and a lovebirds buckle is their official trademark. This and a heavy white metal chain were the features that I really like about this bag. It was hugely discounted as the second hand item should be and I bought it without any hesitation and it is now on a high rotation.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiwfVsJ7rWMd1496BgbPZYyllpbfbOeB-jSKAZcwi7D6_xEiYO0Ywl-BvT_W4B8-XhRO5_CFRGKNM5tzmb-L8qjgXlbuDGRwhoe7S6jf_PqMDdNxHHrbF5MrpqsjgeV2oOoCXrXrLAZKBVVeZgomuzMRABWuawxZLIp6pDptLS2-SS8XDqYFRRnDA8k2k/s2312/20240114_141735_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiwfVsJ7rWMd1496BgbPZYyllpbfbOeB-jSKAZcwi7D6_xEiYO0Ywl-BvT_W4B8-XhRO5_CFRGKNM5tzmb-L8qjgXlbuDGRwhoe7S6jf_PqMDdNxHHrbF5MrpqsjgeV2oOoCXrXrLAZKBVVeZgomuzMRABWuawxZLIp6pDptLS2-SS8XDqYFRRnDA8k2k/w480-h640/20240114_141735_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>Quite satisfied with the result, I quickly grabbed a silk colourful scarf (one can never predict the wind factor when you are near the ocean) and headed for the door.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9BwLtm2wBZ73BCG1ZVLqaJgrl614wOJhoY5muCXFhjpiDSi_6DDwpZy4u89KCWOdUMsBy1Waz8Jtdbj19QfnAvCennTYcuDwyR-xC0Av5U6s6WekHvmX3HdSBsFUcs1E8TzjH2VwG6kkkvYMAHXUiL9PVzOJviBscdeQn-JWJFYa7KSfXopO17YutiM/s2312/20240114_142247_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9BwLtm2wBZ73BCG1ZVLqaJgrl614wOJhoY5muCXFhjpiDSi_6DDwpZy4u89KCWOdUMsBy1Waz8Jtdbj19QfnAvCennTYcuDwyR-xC0Av5U6s6WekHvmX3HdSBsFUcs1E8TzjH2VwG6kkkvYMAHXUiL9PVzOJviBscdeQn-JWJFYa7KSfXopO17YutiM/w480-h640/20240114_142247_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>What do you think of this transformation? How would you jazz up your casual outfit? I enjoy reading your comments and suggestions so lease share your thoughts in a comment section below. </p><p>Until then</p><p>Anna</p><p>xoxoxo</p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-2299930322535966562023-12-20T03:27:00.000-08:002023-12-20T03:29:07.830-08:00MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023<p> Hello my dear readers, hope this post finds you well.</p><p>Although there is still a week and a bit until we farewell 2023, this is my last post of this year so let's sum it up.</p><p>I can't speak on behalf of you, but for me it went too fast for my liking. I heard people saying it all the time but this year I really feel it and frankly, I don't like it. But I should not complain even despite the fact that I had two more cancer spots on my face that needed to be removed, the one on my nose that I had in August was particularly problematic and still has not fully healed.</p><p>The biggest event that happened this year was my husband's 70th birthday that we celebrated in style by having 7 course seasonal festive dinner at <b><i><u><a href="https://www.crownsydney.com.au/restaurants/oncore-by-clare-smyth" target="_blank">Oncore</a></u></i></b> run by <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">3-Michelin Star</span></i> London renowned chef <a href="https://www.claresmyth.com/" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Clair Smyth</a> followed by a big bash for our extended family and friends.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiid573BXhSSiu9QKL59_dB5SJC_PaAmZpneeT7v2OcGvhhGHNGL6D-QuL2eiDKJDhcVbFNERpNWSInckEdoEaQOlymHyO9mE0TCUFpA23c7waGSyjsYMl-qCQ1likNgUpRGM4k1uG5Fpwl_TzKjXj8O98Fadj5Y0nY3tC_meToXRTWlRieATDvya_dBOI/s640/Oncore1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Oncore by Clair Smyth" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiid573BXhSSiu9QKL59_dB5SJC_PaAmZpneeT7v2OcGvhhGHNGL6D-QuL2eiDKJDhcVbFNERpNWSInckEdoEaQOlymHyO9mE0TCUFpA23c7waGSyjsYMl-qCQ1likNgUpRGM4k1uG5Fpwl_TzKjXj8O98Fadj5Y0nY3tC_meToXRTWlRieATDvya_dBOI/w480-h640/Oncore1.jpg" title="Oncore by Clair Smyth" width="480" /></a></b></div><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSJGgSCCG8zFjqvSxabUaA8uS3B34A-ZMbOKuWjYgFiIOpLei-W8ps5foFulFsIW-hRGv3BPi2yun6ekWR6U_r0fTIvBvpV-u0EoVQSLUe53v8AncWO33eRDVPumgBT9Ct6aWeBtMHkdORJnw_LUUonjLxQp4GcTvdkFqBW-KleITcVJFisn9FDAnsLg/s640/Oncore%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Oncore by Clair Smyth" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSJGgSCCG8zFjqvSxabUaA8uS3B34A-ZMbOKuWjYgFiIOpLei-W8ps5foFulFsIW-hRGv3BPi2yun6ekWR6U_r0fTIvBvpV-u0EoVQSLUe53v8AncWO33eRDVPumgBT9Ct6aWeBtMHkdORJnw_LUUonjLxQp4GcTvdkFqBW-KleITcVJFisn9FDAnsLg/w480-h640/Oncore%202.jpg" title="Oncore by Clair Smyth" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1WdabINnHoIx6S_d2FMInsujtwvXhmkG8ZF4_naQykZsU8lZ6zD3Dm5sv-IkTpMNinAsvyqSED_NM3ZzScf7ue5DgWhsybYktQAxYb7AhUKVGhFc3CCJqg5qFe3VaOs3pzqovNIoYmePuOUoU_5v3TOcBm10wIKq-pIJ5m7DIdOzMHks-d9uxaRDdk0/s640/Oncore%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Oncore by Clair Smyth" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1WdabINnHoIx6S_d2FMInsujtwvXhmkG8ZF4_naQykZsU8lZ6zD3Dm5sv-IkTpMNinAsvyqSED_NM3ZzScf7ue5DgWhsybYktQAxYb7AhUKVGhFc3CCJqg5qFe3VaOs3pzqovNIoYmePuOUoU_5v3TOcBm10wIKq-pIJ5m7DIdOzMHks-d9uxaRDdk0/w480-h640/Oncore%203.jpg" title="Oncore by Clair Smyth" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFvvBdr3uj7vA4orwTs6ehTFRqrXQ8LwAbIj49Prm6VUqgmYvfykE8w6_RxUQk7bv5nYCObp8OjasbdwfnQ1phJ-lodMcft8LgPZR3isrdd0b0GVqYVITAjS85q-cBiNkhqoOh5cooUmymCTDFzDqWRalN9s3Dc8h9pUFcPNxr12XhaJaqtUJaNSJ5waE/s640/Oncore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Oncore by Clair Smyth" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFvvBdr3uj7vA4orwTs6ehTFRqrXQ8LwAbIj49Prm6VUqgmYvfykE8w6_RxUQk7bv5nYCObp8OjasbdwfnQ1phJ-lodMcft8LgPZR3isrdd0b0GVqYVITAjS85q-cBiNkhqoOh5cooUmymCTDFzDqWRalN9s3Dc8h9pUFcPNxr12XhaJaqtUJaNSJ5waE/w480-h640/Oncore.jpg" title="Oncore by Clair Smyth" width="480" /></a></div></b><p></p><p>Also, this year we made our first overseas trip since 2019. However, while in the past we would spent four to five weeks visiting several overseas destinations, this time it was just one stop trip to <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-bali-holiday-part-ii-seminyak.html" target="_blank">Bali</a></u></i></b>, our all time favourite spot that we go to for a blissful time of total relaxation.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjD2RcfcPhZjQjI5FmrGVFCo_4fiO4lRdQELCsZTaI8entcYQjGAhGbNYTqGxoEJKaNzEKan-I88jfW8dOoX3CEbps7eJ0kR6zzW3ESnMvxpmS3HTswRGgPlTR5rw4KSFld3tLx-gYQhuwpbxFEEsEyUQhLCE372oOy-Me52dMYODk4JbKLrkbU7qbfhc/s640/fav%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjD2RcfcPhZjQjI5FmrGVFCo_4fiO4lRdQELCsZTaI8entcYQjGAhGbNYTqGxoEJKaNzEKan-I88jfW8dOoX3CEbps7eJ0kR6zzW3ESnMvxpmS3HTswRGgPlTR5rw4KSFld3tLx-gYQhuwpbxFEEsEyUQhLCE372oOy-Me52dMYODk4JbKLrkbU7qbfhc/w480-h640/fav%204.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitf2orBM2dtK1VLHpmcMDd-kBXC5QnXC2UJwi-G51WEmFGZaETArujJcPlQ8o2dBIbzXcFlr3LiRyhSfkeHvRkB9eIOZFCWHiaxVvDAbjalaF0jG03tuASHryJeJls2Mcb9Fiakyg5bytri2VMqHnxtuP7vO1MgTN1gOSd9bltYukP0w0eVe7fEFrxBf4/s640/fav%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitf2orBM2dtK1VLHpmcMDd-kBXC5QnXC2UJwi-G51WEmFGZaETArujJcPlQ8o2dBIbzXcFlr3LiRyhSfkeHvRkB9eIOZFCWHiaxVvDAbjalaF0jG03tuASHryJeJls2Mcb9Fiakyg5bytri2VMqHnxtuP7vO1MgTN1gOSd9bltYukP0w0eVe7fEFrxBf4/w480-h640/fav%205.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Other then that, it was business as usual: work, looking after grandchildren, going to the gym, movies, theatre, dining out etc, etc, etc.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>So without further ado, let me bring up my and some of you, my dear readers, most favourite outfits of 2023</b>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafpx0hOOWTGKx3sCQw7xhC6edDs0wU32qap0ERNtBQz9NyKMGwK4ImeecoqwV_xFv8j0_6X0Xn8nV3yxADj5WzRFGWXfUHrTrqdOr1TkBBwViIbms9KL5zhxBaitFK9LTC3hNqx05yzLUYQ-9aCoN5vtmzhQLPUGaFWoAWi6LR30j1VwoHEPODx-occk/s640/fav%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafpx0hOOWTGKx3sCQw7xhC6edDs0wU32qap0ERNtBQz9NyKMGwK4ImeecoqwV_xFv8j0_6X0Xn8nV3yxADj5WzRFGWXfUHrTrqdOr1TkBBwViIbms9KL5zhxBaitFK9LTC3hNqx05yzLUYQ-9aCoN5vtmzhQLPUGaFWoAWi6LR30j1VwoHEPODx-occk/w480-h640/fav%201.jpg" title="MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023" width="480" /></a></div>This summer it was all about wearing a stripe shirt over white linen and this outfit was featured as the most favourite look on <b><i><u><a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/2023/03/how-much-longer-can-brands-ignore.html" target="_blank">#WOWWEDNESDAY</a></u></i></b> link-up party hosted by Gail from <b><i><u><a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/2023/03/how-much-longer-can-brands-ignore.html" target="_blank">Is This Mutton</a></u></i></b> fashion blog<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEcETHIME9PWtEU4UyD5dyhYNIvTh52m-zNLjVMxRfE9HYfTm8qtUb1Ldu0MDR145tG6B6dkF6cGTGlukjxwEs1o3ODpZx94xKWCLmGLuLc17CNDTy29Ghy3iCedIbGunsqtXSLBCamIe86UjFnaytiadyv0jTEQcIQ6hQ74AoCqNE2-0fulFPwVxRlOc/s640/fav%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEcETHIME9PWtEU4UyD5dyhYNIvTh52m-zNLjVMxRfE9HYfTm8qtUb1Ldu0MDR145tG6B6dkF6cGTGlukjxwEs1o3ODpZx94xKWCLmGLuLc17CNDTy29Ghy3iCedIbGunsqtXSLBCamIe86UjFnaytiadyv0jTEQcIQ6hQ74AoCqNE2-0fulFPwVxRlOc/w480-h640/fav%202.jpg" title="MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRI7OQL2cyYuLHDf1a3LvlDJlt2v0xoGOwALaYURpTKQ-k-XrexYj7PEHO6gKe4oY8f8Jtx3f6qUGiNzKAlXGQqDWWGwGWSbntdrMw6aYkb5bk4JfIhAxQIQQ2wptO4YEzs82J32PAaZyx9g-8RIFOEWqjpYWhW4Ur7J-VLwisB40UNp57NsGZ3r89Fo/s640/fav%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRI7OQL2cyYuLHDf1a3LvlDJlt2v0xoGOwALaYURpTKQ-k-XrexYj7PEHO6gKe4oY8f8Jtx3f6qUGiNzKAlXGQqDWWGwGWSbntdrMw6aYkb5bk4JfIhAxQIQQ2wptO4YEzs82J32PAaZyx9g-8RIFOEWqjpYWhW4Ur7J-VLwisB40UNp57NsGZ3r89Fo/w480-h640/fav%203.jpg" title="MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023" width="480" /></a></div>I dare not to remember how many years these <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2023/04/how-i-revivied-my-old-checked-pants.html" target="_blank">square checked pants</a></u></i></b> have been dormant in my wardrobe until one day I decided to bring them back to life and believe or not but they scored the most favourite look of the week on <b><i><u><a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/2023/05/coronation-ready-with-cotton-traders.html" target="_blank">#WOWWEDNEDAY</a></u></i></b> link-up party hosted by Gail from <b><i><u><a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/" target="_blank">Is This Mutton</a></u></i></b> fashion blog.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2HSwzPLoYa0jMp23hmI5bK5tzrp4xaXN3SHoKybGDQoVMq9n10q4SglWPs_HFyzJ88l_GX1vGuOmPair4Q6Nt155jtwzbaL9Bk4zD6fkbV2d3QFtiD8iezHTjjYRRwDqJlOXOdh1tMzvJoTUg6lbBRr1t6iyoYPJBIcynaFiuKJ1RhJH29e78WJ9vigM/s640/fav%206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2HSwzPLoYa0jMp23hmI5bK5tzrp4xaXN3SHoKybGDQoVMq9n10q4SglWPs_HFyzJ88l_GX1vGuOmPair4Q6Nt155jtwzbaL9Bk4zD6fkbV2d3QFtiD8iezHTjjYRRwDqJlOXOdh1tMzvJoTUg6lbBRr1t6iyoYPJBIcynaFiuKJ1RhJH29e78WJ9vigM/w480-h640/fav%206.jpg" title="MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023" width="480" /></a></div>I fell in love with this oversized jumper from <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2023/07/reiss-selina-jumper-two-ways.html" target="_blank">Reiss</a></u></i></b> in tangerine colour that featured as a favorite on <b><i><u><a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/2023/08/life-lately-is-this-mutton.html" target="_blank">#WOWWEDNESDAY link-up</a></u></i></b> party hosted by Gail from <b><i><u><a href="https://www.isthismutton.com/" target="_blank">Is This Mutton</a></u></i></b> fashion blog<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHb59GPa__8yt_17KvyGGQaZK1B_vapvmoj0xxjX3WhnblEUOkplPdaQODEdKaOVfaEgyYezOyq8rViycYCDt07ACxbS64cWEEBBzZ_OwdezSjBug5hVmt61uA4zeLYsB9nPOJAC-D8-VKcY73T6SWb1t782avhyphenhyphenMK-7iVQrgHtAmUoidCJzxEsmmY65o/s640/fav%2010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHb59GPa__8yt_17KvyGGQaZK1B_vapvmoj0xxjX3WhnblEUOkplPdaQODEdKaOVfaEgyYezOyq8rViycYCDt07ACxbS64cWEEBBzZ_OwdezSjBug5hVmt61uA4zeLYsB9nPOJAC-D8-VKcY73T6SWb1t782avhyphenhyphenMK-7iVQrgHtAmUoidCJzxEsmmY65o/w480-h640/fav%2010.jpg" title="MY MOST FAVOURITE OUTFITS OF 2023" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">In my last outfit of 2023, I raised the question of whether the women of certain vintage should wear short skirts and my answer was "YES"👍</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On this high note, I would like to wish you all a very </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!</span></div><p style="text-align: left;">See you all in 2024</p><p style="text-align: left;">Anna</p><p style="text-align: left;">xoxoxo</p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-79506173229235831552023-12-03T00:54:00.000-08:002023-12-04T02:37:25.202-08:00MY NEW RED BLAZER AND A-SHAPE SHORT SKIRT OUTFIT<p>Hello my dear friends, hope you are all ok.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJO65qJMJ8pav6Cyhij6EMn3hcGRr52XSE6AxemBa4N737LZzFG6cy9yqGkfQhzEae2EbiTsbFR7TSoZh9L2bN13fPklDeSnkKnFowI21Q_0CGSUMKN87hbEgCF3_T8YPLlx4Gsl2hX3ux7PnfF2m-RxhYPwWmftIIPT2QaEOdn5C5a5cGLNoUHvkfGM/s2312/20231124_160813_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJO65qJMJ8pav6Cyhij6EMn3hcGRr52XSE6AxemBa4N737LZzFG6cy9yqGkfQhzEae2EbiTsbFR7TSoZh9L2bN13fPklDeSnkKnFowI21Q_0CGSUMKN87hbEgCF3_T8YPLlx4Gsl2hX3ux7PnfF2m-RxhYPwWmftIIPT2QaEOdn5C5a5cGLNoUHvkfGM/w480-h640/20231124_160813_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>If you are a regular reader of my blog, you might recall my last post which was about the return of the colour red back to the fashion radar and if you missed it, you can catch up <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2023/11/how-i-styled-marcs-caitlyn-shirt-dress.html" target="_blank">here</a></u></i></b>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_E54EVT9NNj2b11-5B-y-tZDau5V_33VX-N47GS8vUTHCU56-KC-KifHbLlmHjWP3qtT7yXEiv7kfCGGtoI821MhTIYLBgjQ1WWRpYPp-1j8OEu7RDm9Nta7zsxX2G6YBcaDRLlQ8oqo3ppZhcbYd_Tbdxs5RsCm_FTbH3tu08NgW5SrKS4jTV7T7p3w/s2312/20231124_160710_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_E54EVT9NNj2b11-5B-y-tZDau5V_33VX-N47GS8vUTHCU56-KC-KifHbLlmHjWP3qtT7yXEiv7kfCGGtoI821MhTIYLBgjQ1WWRpYPp-1j8OEu7RDm9Nta7zsxX2G6YBcaDRLlQ8oqo3ppZhcbYd_Tbdxs5RsCm_FTbH3tu08NgW5SrKS4jTV7T7p3w/w480-h640/20231124_160710_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>It seems that I got caught red handed (pun not intended) as this post is also about wearing red but this time it is a blazer and mini skirt combo. As previously, both were spotted and purchased from <b><i><u><a href="https://www.davidjones.com/" target="_blank">David Jones</a></u></i></b>, proudly Australian luxury department store but from two different brands.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQt9puQ-7KJBY48CRHlyraQfb_fng2Ae2LQGql1G6bwzu_mDn1P2XBzX5_IBHeQY8e2XRPEIil9yUvBZengPT6AhF4U_n3xxPvN7JJFyLxi1W4wUlosI1XbW6DPA7qOwtwZDZ0LkT1w8Z29eP0RYgmGb5griap-qdutx6gFd-mXoOeS2kVB0apeDSCU4s/s2312/20231124_160835_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQt9puQ-7KJBY48CRHlyraQfb_fng2Ae2LQGql1G6bwzu_mDn1P2XBzX5_IBHeQY8e2XRPEIil9yUvBZengPT6AhF4U_n3xxPvN7JJFyLxi1W4wUlosI1XbW6DPA7qOwtwZDZ0LkT1w8Z29eP0RYgmGb5griap-qdutx6gFd-mXoOeS2kVB0apeDSCU4s/w480-h640/20231124_160835_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>It started with the blazer from <a href="https://www.davidlawrence.com.au/carla-blazer-e103s40378-crimson?srsltid=AfmBOopETNrVbzV58rI4v88zT69C5X2nvFinOOwIHcye-W1War7rX1CmuiA" target="_blank"><b><i>David Lawrence</i></b></a>. How can anyone miss such a bright bold crimson colour? Definitely, not me. Besides that, I like its flattering slim silhouette and contrasting black buttons at the front fastening and along the cuffs. There was an option to buy a pair of pants made of the same fabric but having so many various colours and styles of pants and trousers at home, I chose to skip it.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8j2wSkBzTniLRVAsWWjTZyh_UK5RAaTl9wTnjOJg6iqogX8NSqHxxOFz6YEZvwnN6-ypc95UhHEmNXKWk-2HGQh_yVLIRfrS4gYzTi01ItwInkF6GE16cnDkWwL1Ub55OnTaqoCQ0Qewhzj4et_YKh9q0xnEO6rF7x9V-INNzmawAGecqelINuC7Lsfs/s2312/20231124_161000_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8j2wSkBzTniLRVAsWWjTZyh_UK5RAaTl9wTnjOJg6iqogX8NSqHxxOFz6YEZvwnN6-ypc95UhHEmNXKWk-2HGQh_yVLIRfrS4gYzTi01ItwInkF6GE16cnDkWwL1Ub55OnTaqoCQ0Qewhzj4et_YKh9q0xnEO6rF7x9V-INNzmawAGecqelINuC7Lsfs/w480-h640/20231124_161000_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>My next stop was at <b><i><u><a href="https://www.marcs.com.au/santa-monica-gingham-skirt-a083s40105-oahu-malibu" target="_blank">Marcs </a></u></i></b>(the same brand from which I got my latest dress, seen <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2023/11/how-i-styled-marcs-caitlyn-shirt-dress.html" target="_blank">here</a></u></i></b>), only this time I was after a skirt. After scanning their racks, I found what I was looking for - an A-line <a href="https://www.marcs.com.au/santa-monica-gingham-skirt-a083s40105-oahu-malibu" target="_blank"><b><i>mini skirt in gingham</i></b></a> check of peachy orange and dark red that potentially would be a perfect match for my newly acquired blazer and when I put them on together and checked my image in the mirror, I knew I was right. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyLAPWl-k3Gnqk_MBmYyUzrRnVuvPXyFHAJfaeFkWTxM0q5Jk6l2uCTSRIPTLE0BmTL9BpBcxAjMV0YpH6e5zSaS6tCFeTCSz8HQ7BuIcPZBfV0oKAHxdUUcMUCmhGyC6WVgaNl31IVy8C1bHNa1_4zAYsbI-A81raYvSI3O9E8o9GsgQpl7G3Lz1UGs/s2312/20231124_161055_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyLAPWl-k3Gnqk_MBmYyUzrRnVuvPXyFHAJfaeFkWTxM0q5Jk6l2uCTSRIPTLE0BmTL9BpBcxAjMV0YpH6e5zSaS6tCFeTCSz8HQ7BuIcPZBfV0oKAHxdUUcMUCmhGyC6WVgaNl31IVy8C1bHNa1_4zAYsbI-A81raYvSI3O9E8o9GsgQpl7G3Lz1UGs/w480-h640/20231124_161055_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>I was contemplating wearing my new black Mary Janes shoes seen <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2023/11/how-i-styled-marcs-caitlyn-shirt-dress.html" target="_blank">hear</a></u></i></b> but thought that a pair of black chunky loafers are more suitable to wear with the A-line skirt and would complement the sharp silhouette of the blazer. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoj4NRGGS_ZWc1vJVS0vFHLDZPLzayVVt3ArWFJ7SeEkdLw0LLiCaBR8wJK7aLc_pb6_XL5vn-dCg1DwOgx-5sEZdzLxla1egYHPjqSP-3F8eJkxkMCTWeMHMO515H2J8n61MJ9-2ddNGGobdCY6xExHAnLMmx3Naf8Fsrbkiuj4EPaNXhgmLPn6kn1Wo/s2312/20231124_161231_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoj4NRGGS_ZWc1vJVS0vFHLDZPLzayVVt3ArWFJ7SeEkdLw0LLiCaBR8wJK7aLc_pb6_XL5vn-dCg1DwOgx-5sEZdzLxla1egYHPjqSP-3F8eJkxkMCTWeMHMO515H2J8n61MJ9-2ddNGGobdCY6xExHAnLMmx3Naf8Fsrbkiuj4EPaNXhgmLPn6kn1Wo/w480-h640/20231124_161231_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>Then it dawned on me that since I turned 60 three years ago, I have been often seen wearing skirts and dresses that were well above my knees and on the short side that some people would describe as <i>age-inappropriate</i>. This hot topic has been discussed in the blogosphere by older women for years, trying to bring awareness that growing older does not necessarily equate to wearing dark boring dresses well blow your knees, thick shapeless cardigans, lipstick and make-up free and never set your foot in fitness club or a hair and nail salon. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJhRJEUmHd0uB6sy9sK26SfAxwfhvWBYythqupALoFE2nxvD5DNIKuM6O-PGT44HwVIkEiYhwdyIIRNRGbF9KZLmpXOSRXvdUHzAcwFEkiIu9_-pEseo6h9oXQXjDoC_iOxnvOWCfuJnoi-NDMUoO71tITf3aLZugRevY_JrYe80CehVTK9-8w6xQo9E/s4205/short%20collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4205" data-original-width="3295" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJhRJEUmHd0uB6sy9sK26SfAxwfhvWBYythqupALoFE2nxvD5DNIKuM6O-PGT44HwVIkEiYhwdyIIRNRGbF9KZLmpXOSRXvdUHzAcwFEkiIu9_-pEseo6h9oXQXjDoC_iOxnvOWCfuJnoi-NDMUoO71tITf3aLZugRevY_JrYe80CehVTK9-8w6xQo9E/w502-h640/short%20collage.jpg" width="502" /></a></p><p>Yes, I am fully aware that with age our knees sag and the skin wrinkles but this could be easily rectified by wearing stockings and if you have nicely shaped legs, then why not? Some of us are genetically blessed with good legs, while for others it is a hard work to keep them in shape. There is ever more reason not to hide them.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIU7S8lZK9QS2M4fXm_-z3unD5Hvsa1grF8zTd2xwKIHccQ_FB7nmpHn_sjN5ZZLcDGVITqBpfpx55WjWUrM9mac_hHfGXsn6BNt1byD5Piva3XT9v6_nKdJV6Mj9J85Qvqi7Th7a87jluGJlbPiw19bYkQJlvjdPl6Ck4sXyYnSQggMuXWuj8Cd5GEY/s2312/20231124_161854_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIU7S8lZK9QS2M4fXm_-z3unD5Hvsa1grF8zTd2xwKIHccQ_FB7nmpHn_sjN5ZZLcDGVITqBpfpx55WjWUrM9mac_hHfGXsn6BNt1byD5Piva3XT9v6_nKdJV6Mj9J85Qvqi7Th7a87jluGJlbPiw19bYkQJlvjdPl6Ck4sXyYnSQggMuXWuj8Cd5GEY/w480-h640/20231124_161854_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>When I was young, I attended a ballet school that helped me to define the muscles and shape my legs but that was over fifty years ago!!! Since then, I've invested a lot of time and effort to keep my legs in shape: I go to the gym at least three or four times a week, I don't work on the machines but prefer group exercises like Power Yoga, Pilates, Barre and Les Mills Shape and Body Balance classes (<i>I am a member of <b><u><a href="https://www.fitnessfirst.com.au/" target="_blank">Fitness First</a></u></b> club and the names and the routine of these classes are trademarked by it</i>). I used to run three times a week but lately was advised against running so now I go for a long power walks three times a week instead.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_FdMx9IOq4y0sfvMuypYQZ1ywOaWAiPc1QdFIkWiCLSGg015rtBA8ly43hYviLTxxD7-569tu44Sbzd-eR9NFAnjIu87ULfLwhPZmhAacAKmnb9jVZSK3iorVS9zkf4r75x4zFmZ0Y4nF4GBtFPlQarSPHJwsxwXcy-8SpsrnJkYChbBGLvhfUTKoohg/s2312/20231124_161810_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_FdMx9IOq4y0sfvMuypYQZ1ywOaWAiPc1QdFIkWiCLSGg015rtBA8ly43hYviLTxxD7-569tu44Sbzd-eR9NFAnjIu87ULfLwhPZmhAacAKmnb9jVZSK3iorVS9zkf4r75x4zFmZ0Y4nF4GBtFPlQarSPHJwsxwXcy-8SpsrnJkYChbBGLvhfUTKoohg/w480-h640/20231124_161810_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>And let not forget to mention that a body positivity mindset and self-confidence play an important role in determining the answer to the question of what we should and should not wear.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYifq6T8LOx9SKsutup3LU3dy_LgPc6fgicKqeh65i18gmxf_Tk45N-3nGdD4JlMbEj7KK7gIFo7xEAqieDpZ-YQ77Cm4dnsrZgy5NSbqNgeneISSyKt0Cz0WHrVKoGoWEv-RXjHwBXuzz8ZmmmUyK2asd3VUP3-fYxlfULcxYyreMmdMfJ3rzeVxCl9g/s2312/20231124_161614_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYifq6T8LOx9SKsutup3LU3dy_LgPc6fgicKqeh65i18gmxf_Tk45N-3nGdD4JlMbEj7KK7gIFo7xEAqieDpZ-YQ77Cm4dnsrZgy5NSbqNgeneISSyKt0Cz0WHrVKoGoWEv-RXjHwBXuzz8ZmmmUyK2asd3VUP3-fYxlfULcxYyreMmdMfJ3rzeVxCl9g/w480-h640/20231124_161614_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Please share your thoughts in the comment section below 💖.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blazer - <b><i><u><a href="https://www.davidlawrence.com.au/carla-blazer-e103s40378-crimson?srsltid=AfmBOopETNrVbzV58rI4v88zT69C5X2nvFinOOwIHcye-W1War7rX1CmuiA" target="_blank">David Lawrence</a></u></i></b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Skirt - <b><i><u><a href="https://www.marcs.com.au/santa-monica-gingham-skirt-a083s40105-oahu-malibu" target="_blank">Marks</a></u></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Shoes -<b><i><u><a href="https://www.theiconic.com.au/dori-leather-wedge-loafers-829679.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=au_sem_nonbrand&utm_content=Flats&utm_campaign=AU_NC_Women_PG_Generic&utm_term=PRODUCT_GROUP&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA67CrBhC1ARIsACKAa8Qu5kyfTFnA3whKqss_xKnndSTCCSFCLjoFTdXa6pwG9rFcOVmNiNgaApGGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank"> Neutralizer</a></u></i></b> (similar)</div>Belt - <a href="https://www.hermes.com/au/en/category/women/belts/#|" target="_blank"><b><i>Hermes</i></b></a><div><br /></div><div>Have a great week. Until then</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna</div><div>xoxoxo</div>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-55972901444880065552023-11-13T21:52:00.000-08:002023-11-13T21:52:02.663-08:00HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello dear friends, hope you are all well</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFWlI8YKoDQerUrP56IBYvP054MmaHajsFL0OraZK8czfmTPRV4-wB3R83-ab8XYKsJAHiCKHtTrmZGJgXcXVkp3Q3VjR-0FVMzoTki62OvyW7DlaPUdY-eVUA_1CVxyDz2Tifb-QXPrRtH_VR17MtzzFzblFQx6-1b3OpA1_Ue4YvOKGEQd8PUYQO34/s2312/20231016_123248_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I STYLED MARCK'S CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFWlI8YKoDQerUrP56IBYvP054MmaHajsFL0OraZK8czfmTPRV4-wB3R83-ab8XYKsJAHiCKHtTrmZGJgXcXVkp3Q3VjR-0FVMzoTki62OvyW7DlaPUdY-eVUA_1CVxyDz2Tifb-QXPrRtH_VR17MtzzFzblFQx6-1b3OpA1_Ue4YvOKGEQd8PUYQO34/w480-h640/20231016_123248_resized.jpg" title="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" width="480" /></a></p><p>Here is an interesting coincidence. While we in Australia are stocking our wardrobes with summer clothes, the Northern Hemisphere is bracing itself for the cold months ahead but what makes us united is the fashion forecast for the trend colour of the upcoming summer/winter season (depends in what part of the world you are living) and it is <span style="color: red;">RED</span>. We are saying good bye to Barbie pink, (to be honest, I wasn't into that one anyway) but am very happy to welcome the strong bold red colour into our wardrobes.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ11yUCxGhHoS48RqcsSl3TnjQmkSNytkEjOkTj5RcMitSebTYOvJljCVUIU5mZrM-WmpwDKIRPwsMq46c_Fi6xWoZ653eZibT4z-1dN_ZCghrCKIcMPbwRttTleQkwqAaQCCCQTORWD3WHdL9ECwgsDu7oIj7euO8QR88NnLn0HEba1w1QJiPvmb_d_A/s2312/20231016_122450_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ11yUCxGhHoS48RqcsSl3TnjQmkSNytkEjOkTj5RcMitSebTYOvJljCVUIU5mZrM-WmpwDKIRPwsMq46c_Fi6xWoZ653eZibT4z-1dN_ZCghrCKIcMPbwRttTleQkwqAaQCCCQTORWD3WHdL9ECwgsDu7oIj7euO8QR88NnLn0HEba1w1QJiPvmb_d_A/w480-h640/20231016_122450_resized.jpg" title="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" width="480" /></a></p><p>Every time the fashion wheel turns over and puts LRD (little red dress) back on a radar, it reminds me of our 2007 European honeymoon. One day while exploring Rome, we came across a museum called <b><i><u><a href="https://www.rome-museum.com/ara-pacis.php" target="_blank">Ara Pasis</a></u></i></b>. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXVCuqS0yTHAX5i0idyf4em-dK4Zd1_YNDauNLO1uPNcsufRmboE-PywPRNy1WjoRL-syc7sHKLfwmkxiisYuL902KnYXBO_7U2jmFQwu_IIYAlI35g_t-57rR8Qp2XT6hWm4zmpGXkMaknAgJ2Wqxi38KrMsXvpyveCT4Zu-pu_F3-OhfsCDcMvbU5M/s4624/20231016_122537.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXVCuqS0yTHAX5i0idyf4em-dK4Zd1_YNDauNLO1uPNcsufRmboE-PywPRNy1WjoRL-syc7sHKLfwmkxiisYuL902KnYXBO_7U2jmFQwu_IIYAlI35g_t-57rR8Qp2XT6hWm4zmpGXkMaknAgJ2Wqxi38KrMsXvpyveCT4Zu-pu_F3-OhfsCDcMvbU5M/w480-h640/20231016_122537.jpg" title="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" width="480" /></a></p><p>Neither of us ever heard of it nor it was on our to do list but what caught our attention was a giant cube in red coloured glass with a white rectangular plinth underneath with the words <i><span style="color: red;">Valentino A Roma</span></i> plastered over one side of it, placed in front of the museum's entrance. Inside the cube we could see a mannequin clad in a beautiful red dress. Still not knowing what to make out of it but thoroughly intrigued, we bought the tickets and went inside.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUpi0M4czBgaQE7pMnSa21T-5I9k96-TvLcJhxGtzcNj5Qk97LUk28lfDO3lqWXfRIpk0eiepEiOlAUAQeLCcyDis7PAaQ5ovB3FUk5wmcXfGKG5wSZK04hhfmymzuSIbWnJTSdR3Teg1WbTeJ8scnNkb_rDuFJwW-k3HbdDFMeWTR4s3_2ktlWtRN51k/s1300/valent.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Valentino 45th Anniversary" border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="1300" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUpi0M4czBgaQE7pMnSa21T-5I9k96-TvLcJhxGtzcNj5Qk97LUk28lfDO3lqWXfRIpk0eiepEiOlAUAQeLCcyDis7PAaQ5ovB3FUk5wmcXfGKG5wSZK04hhfmymzuSIbWnJTSdR3Teg1WbTeJ8scnNkb_rDuFJwW-k3HbdDFMeWTR4s3_2ktlWtRN51k/w640-h458/valent.jpg" title="Valentino 45th Anniversary" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As we stepped inside the museum, we were faced with a row of mannequins draped in white dresses flanked by two groups wearing <b><span style="color: red;"><i>red, </i></span></b>Valentino's favourite colour. </div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0d607XRPCRXayBJAx0sn6jK73IoB46v8FbgZqb52uwuaMrh6iFk5MorwKvu1eI5nQ0jTAoCtKG0iVqLb36IL1N6za3dtFzVQAqLS5BkgcjL3U-DHhL6pRo523Vxs1IoVGp2_Ah_DismbqtkLoRQ7kWwWVONtCZd-Us22dTsnckAjYUQbSJWwGu7N9Go0/s952/Valentino%20(15).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Valentino 45th Anniversary" border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="952" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0d607XRPCRXayBJAx0sn6jK73IoB46v8FbgZqb52uwuaMrh6iFk5MorwKvu1eI5nQ0jTAoCtKG0iVqLb36IL1N6za3dtFzVQAqLS5BkgcjL3U-DHhL6pRo523Vxs1IoVGp2_Ah_DismbqtkLoRQ7kWwWVONtCZd-Us22dTsnckAjYUQbSJWwGu7N9Go0/w640-h516/Valentino%20(15).JPG" title="Valentino 45th Anniversary" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSvV7allmzh35nd6xAQrINNudFlY0IcZbWzZ7FaJSOcKep6gCaX6SC9QO7fFnf26of2RK7u_MEgWc14kc2iM-DxilDKLLJI0KX3TEDmgkD-22RZcbrCgp3fhp2rAzVLC0cEnMwqzOs9rYdSIcU0HeZwfTXLFwhZIf9aYlvpcXR2UfccaHt-1rpFSVlWc/s2816/Valentino%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Valentino 45th Anniversary" border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2816" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSvV7allmzh35nd6xAQrINNudFlY0IcZbWzZ7FaJSOcKep6gCaX6SC9QO7fFnf26of2RK7u_MEgWc14kc2iM-DxilDKLLJI0KX3TEDmgkD-22RZcbrCgp3fhp2rAzVLC0cEnMwqzOs9rYdSIcU0HeZwfTXLFwhZIf9aYlvpcXR2UfccaHt-1rpFSVlWc/w640-h480/Valentino%203.jpg" title="Valentino 45th Anniversary" width="640" /></a></p><p>Further on we saw a group of mannequins wearing black and further on the last group were in multi-coloured dresses. I have never seen anything more beautiful than this collection of sublime high-couture dresses. I was fascinated by the design, shape, the masterful skill of draping that Valentino is renowned for, the sheer elegance of every exhibit and his genius vision that he so artfully was able to transform into these marvelous creations. I think I can honestly say that it was my first fashion moment. If you have a moment, please read the whole account of this event covered in <b><i><u><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/08/magazine/08Style-t.html" target="_blank">The New York Times Magazine</a></u></i></b> .</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbPO_HTiOusxC8KdtuwTumVH-xQK89RFx9liV3tduOjgB-4D8UhAw2eo3DETXWk5k9E2XM7Bz9kfVVcamdYmiqHnR_O6Hm5-h3R3_eFpjLkOoWSiX2e7t65ILAvSN-FqDhVspvX8Epnp3U__dNuPkNR12Q6HFXIx0tdoA3LHImZe8wbGFpZ_22FQPO_s/s2816/Valentino%20(5).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Valentino 45th Anniversary" border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2816" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbPO_HTiOusxC8KdtuwTumVH-xQK89RFx9liV3tduOjgB-4D8UhAw2eo3DETXWk5k9E2XM7Bz9kfVVcamdYmiqHnR_O6Hm5-h3R3_eFpjLkOoWSiX2e7t65ILAvSN-FqDhVspvX8Epnp3U__dNuPkNR12Q6HFXIx0tdoA3LHImZe8wbGFpZ_22FQPO_s/w640-h480/Valentino%20(5).JPG" title="Valentino 45th Anniversary" width="640" /></a></p><p>Sixteen years ago there were no <i>iPhones</i> nor <i>iCloud</i> storage options, all the photos that I took, had to be downloaded from my Canon camera into my PC. Since then I have changed my PC twice but always made sure that I backed-up all my photos onto the hard-drive first, they are very precious to me and bring back such sweet memories.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6N5JXqVChBtErElwR4DDzhkaaAg2drmdCwnm5odnb7HFCwJiXK4WiqbjQCmARi2XmA8Ep54ILnIvBzBqvdxgEF5DVJ18IqDltJ2c1llVPAjdGD05ufjjG-QQb6EyByozLJILQ8v4NxYcxGSZvjFHj2eyZ7qrvsp81Y5VELfjl5DivBgPOZyPN2S5t4BE/s4624/20231016_122600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6N5JXqVChBtErElwR4DDzhkaaAg2drmdCwnm5odnb7HFCwJiXK4WiqbjQCmARi2XmA8Ep54ILnIvBzBqvdxgEF5DVJ18IqDltJ2c1llVPAjdGD05ufjjG-QQb6EyByozLJILQ8v4NxYcxGSZvjFHj2eyZ7qrvsp81Y5VELfjl5DivBgPOZyPN2S5t4BE/w480-h640/20231016_122600.jpg" title="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" width="480" /></a></p><p>Speaking of red dresses, let me tell you about mine. I was in David Jones department store browsing through the dresses when I reached the <b><i><u><a href="https://www.marcs.com.au/caitlyn-shirt-dress-a093s39896-oahu" target="_blank">Marcs</a></u></i></b> section and saw it. The first thing that draw my attention to this <b><i><u><a href="https://www.marcs.com.au/caitlyn-shirt-dress-a093s39896-oahu" target="_blank">dress</a></u></i></b> was its rich, bright and deep crimson hue. I also liked the shape of the softly puffed sleeves and the snap button front fastening. The fabric belt helps to create a definition of the waist while an above the knee A-shape skirt visually slims the hips and elongates your legs. The moment I put it on, I fell in love with its gorgeousness, it felt like it was meant for me.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-Zs-FrYtuz8lko3vgfp8W7pczVqaorEKy2tHFmX-vOP0lE9w5VfxkxU8PjjMzxn_GHEhKHKRhgiwqvSO3w8lAdhqnNOPC1MmrH09XWo_VS7GmXpOAbY2WOOqT-5SII5dBnX-kI8Dhju9QOsoDD-wWGs0qcPRtPuqyGvJ0YgCGT1Srsj_XL47BssZwJU/s3468/20231016_122733_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="2601" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-Zs-FrYtuz8lko3vgfp8W7pczVqaorEKy2tHFmX-vOP0lE9w5VfxkxU8PjjMzxn_GHEhKHKRhgiwqvSO3w8lAdhqnNOPC1MmrH09XWo_VS7GmXpOAbY2WOOqT-5SII5dBnX-kI8Dhju9QOsoDD-wWGs0qcPRtPuqyGvJ0YgCGT1Srsj_XL47BssZwJU/w480-h640/20231016_122733_resized.jpg" title="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" width="480" /></a></p><p>On the way back to my place, I started thinking of what kind of shoes I should wear with it. I definitely didn't want to try it with sneakers as I knew they will make it look too casual. I needed the shoes that will complement the dress without taking away its centre stage.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDaZoWlvvkBTkkuGIlptrCyiAzx4uAM4pVTDoj7WhYX1lXPPyLzlPm4EZNoBh5DcHCxx0MO79JsclDh57eTk1fKdQyytGOMwYcEyLGY0v5b92Emj0C8hcdlqhbjMGpTCwKRswlpi_vDjub_bQR5rraTVwdqfMEw3V8PdGyTQFbk3fjAwytr5zuIQBNlI/s2312/20231016_124037_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="EDWARD MELLER CAPULET SHOES" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDaZoWlvvkBTkkuGIlptrCyiAzx4uAM4pVTDoj7WhYX1lXPPyLzlPm4EZNoBh5DcHCxx0MO79JsclDh57eTk1fKdQyytGOMwYcEyLGY0v5b92Emj0C8hcdlqhbjMGpTCwKRswlpi_vDjub_bQR5rraTVwdqfMEw3V8PdGyTQFbk3fjAwytr5zuIQBNlI/w480-h640/20231016_124037_resized.jpg" title="EDWARD MELLER CAPULET SHOES" width="480" /></a> </p><p>In the ended I settled with a pair of low heels updated version of the classic <i>Mary Jane style</i> black suede shoes with a cup patent toe by <b><i><u><a href="https://www.edwardmeller.com.au/products/capulet30-cap-toe-mary-jane-in-black-suede?_pos=1&_psq=capu&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=43755383619831" target="_blank">Edward Meller</a></u></i></b>. They have quite an unusual detail - the strap does not have a clasp and is made of two pieces - most of its length is leather with a short piece of elastic attached to it which allows you to slip the shoe on or off effortlessly. The elastic is hidden behind a large faux pearl that adds to the shoe that instant uplift like a cherry on the cake<i style="color: #cc0000;">🍒</i><i>.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFILNQL_TLp-hIXTWu2rYW5VJK34NnnXsLSUHtFA8tsZ63YCEjj0-rkGHIE07Gxpg1bAmClY0sOJUSdzxY7wHG-xPWNhy7cMEnddE3FHcZcOs-Er7MOO__ZFMBZfyitVYsB5Knq1l574Gf4-dJ69PZL26UkCysF4QbesWF6Fzw6X4j45CYhs6-TrvXKc/s2312/20231016_123945_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFILNQL_TLp-hIXTWu2rYW5VJK34NnnXsLSUHtFA8tsZ63YCEjj0-rkGHIE07Gxpg1bAmClY0sOJUSdzxY7wHG-xPWNhy7cMEnddE3FHcZcOs-Er7MOO__ZFMBZfyitVYsB5Knq1l574Gf4-dJ69PZL26UkCysF4QbesWF6Fzw6X4j45CYhs6-TrvXKc/w480-h640/20231016_123945_resized.jpg" title="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" width="480" /></a></p><p>My accessories are quit simple: black hoop earrings and a ring and I chose to carry an off-white handbag rather than black one as I didn't want them to be too matchy-matchy. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0F1B7cAqRUFK_MdPhoOg2tdJdJ7f4zQZ3xPJH6zerWSmlspB-fOXW-oEfb18lz7EpnG4CVQUC7revL1u2x8l0bC-Tze7gSyVwdQJJhwTN2vC2oA8ozxkmmQknxttmJr2etE-Sb7iwfyb3i46v0p2RJfLfazYZvACd4a61RdTJ-EMIvdWI1v28VnAWmfY/s2312/20231016_122543_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0F1B7cAqRUFK_MdPhoOg2tdJdJ7f4zQZ3xPJH6zerWSmlspB-fOXW-oEfb18lz7EpnG4CVQUC7revL1u2x8l0bC-Tze7gSyVwdQJJhwTN2vC2oA8ozxkmmQknxttmJr2etE-Sb7iwfyb3i46v0p2RJfLfazYZvACd4a61RdTJ-EMIvdWI1v28VnAWmfY/w480-h640/20231016_122543_resized.jpg" title="HOW I STYLED MARCS CAITLYN SHIRT DRESS" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">What is your take on a red dress. I know that the prime red is not everyone's cup of team, however there are so many different shades of red that it is just a matter of choosing the right hue that suites your skin tone, body shape or hair colour but most importantly is to stay true to your taste and aesthetic and look fabulous.</p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-65810994721298736092023-10-22T02:12:00.001-07:002023-10-22T02:12:33.401-07:00HOW TO STYLE YOUR CASUAL OUTFIT FOR THE OFFICE<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello my dear friends, trust you are all well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8Nz8S4NLgWyD3XauuhWIzQZx61O50-PVUP3Nirj1D6KOv1Tu_Hh4S1dSa7tN6uFnqOeY-LRMIvyStSB7_TJCaaRGDdso4jAhUOvDHLcP5x7y3oWOiizvYOT9bAVtPt4yVUAtY68nB0KGix6pUusue4Y2ZE9keVEvfQWLU1ZqDRW0uStux3C9_iqqZCk/s2312/20231003_153641_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8Nz8S4NLgWyD3XauuhWIzQZx61O50-PVUP3Nirj1D6KOv1Tu_Hh4S1dSa7tN6uFnqOeY-LRMIvyStSB7_TJCaaRGDdso4jAhUOvDHLcP5x7y3oWOiizvYOT9bAVtPt4yVUAtY68nB0KGix6pUusue4Y2ZE9keVEvfQWLU1ZqDRW0uStux3C9_iqqZCk/w480-h640/20231003_153641_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I feel that I have to acknowledge the current situation which our world is currently facing a very dangerous disruption of peace and we are all holding our collective breath and praying that this crisis will soon be resolved with the least amount of loss of human lives. I am not intending to use my blog as a political platform for a discussion about who is right and who is wrong I just think that we as human beings cannot stick our heads in the sand and pretend that nothing has happened. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhSXCG0zzHAWAPqbeSam56jWMzQQl2Oolkj9lmNSKKXYIayvoZ18vk98nKV3xq9QJPlrjCc3pLkZ-z1YRgSFKMivY1ZzW53XMguJ4qDUosONHV370NoizPRbB7Nta_IPGku57ih89wUo3wNPJ3AW-2Fep5MVNU7DShWJKtudiPl4wexiqXBjG9S_0TEo/s4624/20231003_153825.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhSXCG0zzHAWAPqbeSam56jWMzQQl2Oolkj9lmNSKKXYIayvoZ18vk98nKV3xq9QJPlrjCc3pLkZ-z1YRgSFKMivY1ZzW53XMguJ4qDUosONHV370NoizPRbB7Nta_IPGku57ih89wUo3wNPJ3AW-2Fep5MVNU7DShWJKtudiPl4wexiqXBjG9S_0TEo/w480-h640/20231003_153825.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Having said that, let's talk about fashion. With more and more people now returning back to their respective offices, it is becoming a big challenge for some of us to shed off our track pants and slippers and don a corporate uniform and uncomfortable shoes. So today I would like to share with you my vision on how to make a simple casual look more office appropriate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmu3reVys2kRSF2IGnbP2Qwr863Y7qYXojkhE3qN_-lxvS22ZFJDt8BLfSx0vzDdr-QBp4ORfS-GyLoPnAUBlaYqULOXKxQdshATN6F_iSD1YJwvgaF1nUPCRqWDc04Zwz733yDJjvTxA7T-RdjqSWECLdrWn8z7Dz0besBQuZj_5dguegAeGLHe2zJ5g/s2312/20231003_155537_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmu3reVys2kRSF2IGnbP2Qwr863Y7qYXojkhE3qN_-lxvS22ZFJDt8BLfSx0vzDdr-QBp4ORfS-GyLoPnAUBlaYqULOXKxQdshATN6F_iSD1YJwvgaF1nUPCRqWDc04Zwz733yDJjvTxA7T-RdjqSWECLdrWn8z7Dz0besBQuZj_5dguegAeGLHe2zJ5g/w480-h640/20231003_155537_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Luckily for employees, the post-Covid dress code rules are much more relaxed and lots of offices let people wear their casual outfits for work. That said, it does not mean that your outfit should look sloppy and baggy but with a few little tweaks you can make your casual outfit look stylish and office appropriate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJ3fru6c-p1fRmwALD8Oq5DN1tOuxXAD8kIlmailtxqDvXAG4WcWnu4UP5C-bpqwMWhKg-WzXPBYlAEWs7pjl2SxrtEv-KRAkzAFhjIHEvUEbUXTrgwX4Ox7oS64VRtdYuo-JKJpW_0y83AGrP45k5pTJ7r_B-4_ispW9RvEzLlLoBXfXjuLLYhZsNBg/s2312/20231003_160021_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJ3fru6c-p1fRmwALD8Oq5DN1tOuxXAD8kIlmailtxqDvXAG4WcWnu4UP5C-bpqwMWhKg-WzXPBYlAEWs7pjl2SxrtEv-KRAkzAFhjIHEvUEbUXTrgwX4Ox7oS64VRtdYuo-JKJpW_0y83AGrP45k5pTJ7r_B-4_ispW9RvEzLlLoBXfXjuLLYhZsNBg/w480-h640/20231003_160021_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My office also jumped on this band-wagon and has fully embraced the casual dress code and I find myself liking it more and more. In the beginning of the "return to the office" era, I was reluctant to succumb to it, I was missing my office clothes and was desperate to shed off the lycra tights and running shoes but gradually I began to appreciate the appeal of casual clothing, especially on the days when straight after work I drove to pick up my granddaughter from school and her little brother from day-care and stay with them until their parents came home from work. And for that reason I decided to update my casual wardrobe and went and bought myself a new pair of <b><i><u><a href="https://www.levis.com.au/women/clothing/jeans/312_shaping_slim_jeans/196270075.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4bipBhCyARIsAFsieCwQ6GJ9KWfx2hlWhIzm8dPnCSHn7F7nPaputv9swqFhYV2JEAmy29QaAoxJEALw_wcB&utm_campaign=NA&utm_channel=PaidSearch&utm_content=NA&utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=Google_Shopping&utm_term=196270075" target="_blank">Levi's 312 black jeans</a></u></i></b>, and a couple of plain t-shirts in different colours from <b><i><u><a href="https://www.zara.com/au/en/fitted-faded-t-shirt-p04424014.html?v1=273846631&v2=2132033" target="_blank">Zara</a></u></i></b> that I can easily glam up with the help of good jewellery or an expensive silk scarf. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihz1hWD7cJBCSrDnS2954a7YLSVe1Wdg9az0otzCnH9nY62x9eobfZGxwY28ctG7w3aUtK96DbHNsRCE3WvYlD8uopcNzdonOfwVpqr5ZUHjfHEGjmAsg50qF5It88YEbDZmzWUj-hYQwWu0NWQn-Qr2k2lj5PrYn2hUvo7xHZwsT_C2dkqAOBphnOfgk/s4624/20231003_153717.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihz1hWD7cJBCSrDnS2954a7YLSVe1Wdg9az0otzCnH9nY62x9eobfZGxwY28ctG7w3aUtK96DbHNsRCE3WvYlD8uopcNzdonOfwVpqr5ZUHjfHEGjmAsg50qF5It88YEbDZmzWUj-hYQwWu0NWQn-Qr2k2lj5PrYn2hUvo7xHZwsT_C2dkqAOBphnOfgk/w480-h640/20231003_153717.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also would like to share with you my new <b><i><u><a href="https://www.proenzaschouler.com/products/sullivan-leather-bag-wb221008-lt0001-001" target="_blank">Sullivan leather bag from Proenza Shouler</a></u></i></b> from their <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">White Label </span></i>collection that was a birthday gift from my husband. It has a classic bucket silhouette and is crafted from smooth leather and can be carried either in the hand or over the shoulder. Despite its size (which comes handy when you need to bring some fruit and snacks for the kids) and metallic fixtures, it is very light and soft and I enjoy carrying it around. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6L5fxIajdgpuI1USw20q7d9LzY6hNX7Y8VI-s4qv6AKEEKU-2Js77x5BPcjVkwBqICHqAuhM5R4HA_WHugHc-MFPg0-h_-dSzmkTvlBzF2Hj_JrK17mb9vtItQjIQiU1BeDoYvEChspFHgV9Ji0ov7Yz21i8aYJ6rF37gnujWsqTM38X8p_mSBIW-WNk/s2312/20231003_155759_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6L5fxIajdgpuI1USw20q7d9LzY6hNX7Y8VI-s4qv6AKEEKU-2Js77x5BPcjVkwBqICHqAuhM5R4HA_WHugHc-MFPg0-h_-dSzmkTvlBzF2Hj_JrK17mb9vtItQjIQiU1BeDoYvEChspFHgV9Ji0ov7Yz21i8aYJ6rF37gnujWsqTM38X8p_mSBIW-WNk/w480-h640/20231003_155759_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last but not least addition to my wardrobe is a pair of thin three-strap mules with a curved block heel in mint green from <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.alohas.io/products/indiana-mint?variant=41226945921217" target="_blank">Alohas</a>.</u> that I like to wear them paired with black jeans when I go to the office and with sneakers or slides on my days off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK0R4Q2zqfi3bPe1WtFpR68GpPomawLGcM6H81YqkrTpuzebmzINzOw6RMNgNnIA7K3LuoO4Sk9uFIeH6p0SqjWDA-2cyVWNUX3Ec9ifVKIZ2V1QNhBEpes210zd1PDJtin4iGA_XTOGNOFZsKia0nuocdprqu0r0PsO4NjhJS3_BM0yTHDcDCEsoBxxk/s2312/20231003_160119_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK0R4Q2zqfi3bPe1WtFpR68GpPomawLGcM6H81YqkrTpuzebmzINzOw6RMNgNnIA7K3LuoO4Sk9uFIeH6p0SqjWDA-2cyVWNUX3Ec9ifVKIZ2V1QNhBEpes210zd1PDJtin4iGA_XTOGNOFZsKia0nuocdprqu0r0PsO4NjhJS3_BM0yTHDcDCEsoBxxk/w480-h640/20231003_160119_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had never heard about this brand before. I came across it while scrolling an on-line sale of Australia's most fashionable David Jones department store. Apparently, the brand was founded in Hawaii, hence its name, and is known for its sustainable and artisanal approach to their range of women's shoes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLmXm4l6NBKgEOCv_31HgrI1m2w9c78yjvVYds4vJQnpqCVh8kn7XKJ3kvz1rTNu-P54fTpagFeFzwtsh0ljA26JVPRMTyPfm8hIMAa3TM4lOOUTFqmQLZ6PoUxPRSlDeGaUI12gQ6whS41U1U6TssZIBggih5l-UielxlVxbsbHjnKFsbP9-em21foU/s2312/20231003_160133_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLmXm4l6NBKgEOCv_31HgrI1m2w9c78yjvVYds4vJQnpqCVh8kn7XKJ3kvz1rTNu-P54fTpagFeFzwtsh0ljA26JVPRMTyPfm8hIMAa3TM4lOOUTFqmQLZ6PoUxPRSlDeGaUI12gQ6whS41U1U6TssZIBggih5l-UielxlVxbsbHjnKFsbP9-em21foU/w480-h640/20231003_160133_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My accessories are also of different hues of green including my oversized antique pendant that can be worn as a brooch, earrings and a couple of bangles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6MbjMeSW4OtywqdBO4eb7NXhaibLU_2R_oFZ4vjgBlq3Jn9OTKfvGBSNGO72dJB2ZFjeguskVr3F0koROSm1iDSWAMolnFU38qINaCoEOm_sOBjjgulCiP8Y7v-sXekHRiE7LbyuYSjvxQAJDf8GwUVqy9yyrJ2LfEUSis4gtfAsXR_6sgavXZRZG5o/s2312/20231003_155623_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6MbjMeSW4OtywqdBO4eb7NXhaibLU_2R_oFZ4vjgBlq3Jn9OTKfvGBSNGO72dJB2ZFjeguskVr3F0koROSm1iDSWAMolnFU38qINaCoEOm_sOBjjgulCiP8Y7v-sXekHRiE7LbyuYSjvxQAJDf8GwUVqy9yyrJ2LfEUSis4gtfAsXR_6sgavXZRZG5o/w480-h640/20231003_155623_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you follow my blog, you might know that I love scarves and wear them all year round but the day when I was wearing this outfit was too hot for it but I definitely will wear it around the office if not for style but to keep myself warm from the chill blaze of the air-conditioner😄.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is the dress code in your working environment?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until then,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anna</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxoxo</div><p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-35889719491367545862023-10-06T22:03:00.001-07:002023-10-09T01:52:29.474-07:00ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE TWO WAYS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello my dear readers, how are you all?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2_RoBY645yPCsc3buwMMJNl5AIX_n1YYlf5LynVk2j-VI1sU2vKvBpWhHaiCj8EZwansS5Gj1iRBlOkP_m9X56duOS3ijodcIyRWCywnMP94Ff06tiph_vgOEIxMDf9KYUZMIwjp26X0cST0hzsNlOmRa57LB0aSfnIwO2_jIZ7fc-S6tsHhZtH24g0/s2312/20230914_154435_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2_RoBY645yPCsc3buwMMJNl5AIX_n1YYlf5LynVk2j-VI1sU2vKvBpWhHaiCj8EZwansS5Gj1iRBlOkP_m9X56duOS3ijodcIyRWCywnMP94Ff06tiph_vgOEIxMDf9KYUZMIwjp26X0cST0hzsNlOmRa57LB0aSfnIwO2_jIZ7fc-S6tsHhZtH24g0/w480-h640/20230914_154435_resized.jpg" title="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today I am sharing with you my new <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Zodiac Astrology Stars Moon</i></span> silk blouse from Zara. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlnNDwBceGE2bf5ZIo6QOJiNlv48jh3fc9qIPhPANtD_DyNUO_SWG6Mf4gKjB0CNqHsLx0EJ4OKT0aBGGvn5jPVlwyrRTdObJUOOlWNC6vJbwrESidY1AnqpRhgJn3jbmVsU8RC6KaoJV5rBRH7fRekdLFOai-NgJZQ8SzFhvrLZVKOtX408qUfsH2oyg/s2312/20230914_155343_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlnNDwBceGE2bf5ZIo6QOJiNlv48jh3fc9qIPhPANtD_DyNUO_SWG6Mf4gKjB0CNqHsLx0EJ4OKT0aBGGvn5jPVlwyrRTdObJUOOlWNC6vJbwrESidY1AnqpRhgJn3jbmVsU8RC6KaoJV5rBRH7fRekdLFOai-NgJZQ8SzFhvrLZVKOtX408qUfsH2oyg/w480-h640/20230914_155343_resized.jpg" title="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was immediately attracted to the unusual print and the colour scheme. I love the injection of turquoise blue over the black background with the different celestial bodies, stars and constellations spread all over it. The other feature that appealed to me is the wide white and black border running along the cuffs and the bottom of the blouse creating an impression that all the images have been framed together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZgBvhjrMtK7bv3imBlu74Ingx8s-3wnDzEHTGsKJ0ClrAGtBUnqf_xnlCBZNBfw1bgSO4YE01Sm65MDbu1ulMjePUUEr39patESzClv4WBC-t29Itb8iiMCXb4QejuEwPW0HzkafocwZwWbVmWCAceGVx4MM-Y7QvuGdcOvIpNihsCFvvjtA6VkfJHo/s2312/20230914_154648_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZgBvhjrMtK7bv3imBlu74Ingx8s-3wnDzEHTGsKJ0ClrAGtBUnqf_xnlCBZNBfw1bgSO4YE01Sm65MDbu1ulMjePUUEr39patESzClv4WBC-t29Itb8iiMCXb4QejuEwPW0HzkafocwZwWbVmWCAceGVx4MM-Y7QvuGdcOvIpNihsCFvvjtA6VkfJHo/w480-h640/20230914_154648_resized.jpg" title="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What came as the surprise were two facts: one the blouse was 100% pure silk and two - it had rather high price tag in comparison with other items I've purchased from this global brand over the years. Yet, the price was still reasonably lower than if I was buying it from a more upmarket store, so I didn't mind😉.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuf92XNpfMzr0826PeUDFM7kA7n0L-T_KnH80PwJmsByWTJHm2ARlWLKBZYnTE6t5xZww7wtDvSNSSrhvAsPkqS-6dCYlrT4Sd6O4gC2NDXUJVhmbJfUUTtSyNFAgmSrB1A-jGTOe373YzsKwe0Ui4h9kQ1usn4SSphRs9gevmPJKIe6YacZMfNIjhZ8/s2312/20230914_155003_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuf92XNpfMzr0826PeUDFM7kA7n0L-T_KnH80PwJmsByWTJHm2ARlWLKBZYnTE6t5xZww7wtDvSNSSrhvAsPkqS-6dCYlrT4Sd6O4gC2NDXUJVhmbJfUUTtSyNFAgmSrB1A-jGTOe373YzsKwe0Ui4h9kQ1usn4SSphRs9gevmPJKIe6YacZMfNIjhZ8/w480-h640/20230914_155003_resized.jpg" title="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is obvious that this blouse will be the focal point of my outfit and all other elements will play second fiddle, hence I paired it with my recently purchased black slim pants from Reiss seen <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2023/08/what-i-wore-for-our-anniversary-dinner.html" target="_blank">here</a></u></i></b> and my long black coat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlWmI2tICoP1-MDqJUcmnXfiXeNu2UuviQmrcc4C-us3vYsiXxkj4wwrunz9VvZGCnfrq7UYOXHlgHpT09m12GpnN81DddiDGCLec1D3s8vKMFc5YmYW3Jee0B_H1hWfKYExIga5m3KVOokL-dmtIMkesNBZeLJ-xRnh994yuz-UhzgAmostlqKnkMLk/s2312/20230914_155258_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlWmI2tICoP1-MDqJUcmnXfiXeNu2UuviQmrcc4C-us3vYsiXxkj4wwrunz9VvZGCnfrq7UYOXHlgHpT09m12GpnN81DddiDGCLec1D3s8vKMFc5YmYW3Jee0B_H1hWfKYExIga5m3KVOokL-dmtIMkesNBZeLJ-xRnh994yuz-UhzgAmostlqKnkMLk/w480-h640/20230914_155258_resized.jpg" title="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">However, not wanting my outfit to be too somber, I decided to wear my old <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Jane_(shoe)" target="_blank"><b>Mary Jane style</b></a></span></i> shoes in turquoise to highlight the print of the same hue on my shirt and make the outfit look more cohesive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VZ7cmhRGZVYMBSbSycmVMGNUnJ7ipyN0zooc-toHLWqkLWDdnwllKSyh35vuhHDh13mozMSfmX6iVyWSjw4CundE8Vi32jWjTZhwb4hCJVzhwfxIHwCI3V6WeJF-8RawPW8sAzLX3AKFtiCntJQkuk0YMGLXANSbEIn0_xxqQI75YxaypcToeFEVONo/s2312/20230914_155447_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VZ7cmhRGZVYMBSbSycmVMGNUnJ7ipyN0zooc-toHLWqkLWDdnwllKSyh35vuhHDh13mozMSfmX6iVyWSjw4CundE8Vi32jWjTZhwb4hCJVzhwfxIHwCI3V6WeJF-8RawPW8sAzLX3AKFtiCntJQkuk0YMGLXANSbEIn0_xxqQI75YxaypcToeFEVONo/w480-h640/20230914_155447_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As for my accessories, I've chosen silver earrings and rings, and added my old cocktail blue ring from <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Swarovski</span></i>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6uu4lqLorzGhF0mLaPma75fkJQmGuz_pn4Dm3wL4kIElVnlbMIARMspH4o75JVUTUmgpeYan6_7l2d8b1FxghNTHQ9lqH2WzpTey_U8MTrDoaHGeauPm0B69QLUlUYNnhCoGMda_oN_aPjFcQZ33KWH3V9b-vGRrPSafs56KCy0EDgJWLRFfqgLvEY88/s1962/20230914_160133_resized%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" border="0" data-original-height="1962" data-original-width="1734" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6uu4lqLorzGhF0mLaPma75fkJQmGuz_pn4Dm3wL4kIElVnlbMIARMspH4o75JVUTUmgpeYan6_7l2d8b1FxghNTHQ9lqH2WzpTey_U8MTrDoaHGeauPm0B69QLUlUYNnhCoGMda_oN_aPjFcQZ33KWH3V9b-vGRrPSafs56KCy0EDgJWLRFfqgLvEY88/w354-h400/20230914_160133_resized%201.jpg" title="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" width="354" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk0rXkD2s7166GnDLY_CNHXn-Jd6FGY65EBT2bU_Fqx8kOBi9hH-Knr2KzMQUSAZeKrO4iZA37gb-DX4Q8hayohk_LDL42Xz8CHLbohCYtn3XigYkUysWzuftnF9dn1x9tBlQcXxTXq94ZWqDxe2jcGU6z2uVKV-E9jFynS2Ndl08QcBnL5W21uJYeExw/s2312/20230914_160034_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk0rXkD2s7166GnDLY_CNHXn-Jd6FGY65EBT2bU_Fqx8kOBi9hH-Knr2KzMQUSAZeKrO4iZA37gb-DX4Q8hayohk_LDL42Xz8CHLbohCYtn3XigYkUysWzuftnF9dn1x9tBlQcXxTXq94ZWqDxe2jcGU6z2uVKV-E9jFynS2Ndl08QcBnL5W21uJYeExw/w480-h640/20230914_160034_resized.jpg" title="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was just about to press "Publish" button when my husband asked me to join him on his walk around the neighbourhood. That gave me an idea to try and give this blouse a test of versatility and wear it with a pair of jeans and sneakers? Turned out, it passed the test. What do you think, my lovelies💖? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4TBt_SJhmKOge_Nhux2H3-RhSczaqJNgfwVTSGEdloANKW5hOjQckNoJT_FD95xsWyEBwgHn1B8h_0Ve3evNygOCfqe_GH0bCg_tXNOckX4Ta0CmwW_RjwuTtIYdBIwjttZfBFxM-AVVCphkhJaJPnEiPTQ9GYu2Wt6fQxYcXYCAVB-p6eN4odZ82Pc/s2312/20231004_145615_resized_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE TWO WAYS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4TBt_SJhmKOge_Nhux2H3-RhSczaqJNgfwVTSGEdloANKW5hOjQckNoJT_FD95xsWyEBwgHn1B8h_0Ve3evNygOCfqe_GH0bCg_tXNOckX4Ta0CmwW_RjwuTtIYdBIwjttZfBFxM-AVVCphkhJaJPnEiPTQ9GYu2Wt6fQxYcXYCAVB-p6eN4odZ82Pc/w480-h640/20231004_145615_resized_1.jpg" title="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE TWO WAYS" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLlQbL7JbhKhsP_SS-ZgFiZcK2PcybqZww-akkzLGLmT6hSyzImUtAJ15qCegndBNnAFJsjv4AmU0nNzC69NX-6JrXN-btVM2F5nsn3T-pbjKnvh0JX1XchArwnjSCxWcHDXG-ui57NqjV31g8p2pNo19kQJVl1hfmYLQI4FUlR9xyiNzti-vfpwjR_E/s2312/20231004_145338_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLlQbL7JbhKhsP_SS-ZgFiZcK2PcybqZww-akkzLGLmT6hSyzImUtAJ15qCegndBNnAFJsjv4AmU0nNzC69NX-6JrXN-btVM2F5nsn3T-pbjKnvh0JX1XchArwnjSCxWcHDXG-ui57NqjV31g8p2pNo19kQJVl1hfmYLQI4FUlR9xyiNzti-vfpwjR_E/w480-h640/20231004_145338_resized.jpg" title="ZODIAK ASTROLOGY STARS MOOD SILK BLOUSE" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until then,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anna</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxoxo</div><p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-31830219135440400022023-09-16T19:31:00.000-07:002023-09-16T19:31:00.015-07:00FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello dear readers, how are you all?</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhxtQxEgRvonhHlvvo8JsT6RoQl3ovgkrg_AAwcT9D2D9-d4o2xXU5A3trZ1cup4CYtFzShpzEbDA95HEHvDBMSmO4R8hGW1eBikOaFQ-QGQdJwUkZwV2pKEFsAw-EeWfIkQuLCSCyQKA5ShVNKMvBx3DxC8YlmNIq3ihI8vUN25fVGCNgXpCe7niz1Q/s1024/IMG-20230910-WA0015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhxtQxEgRvonhHlvvo8JsT6RoQl3ovgkrg_AAwcT9D2D9-d4o2xXU5A3trZ1cup4CYtFzShpzEbDA95HEHvDBMSmO4R8hGW1eBikOaFQ-QGQdJwUkZwV2pKEFsAw-EeWfIkQuLCSCyQKA5ShVNKMvBx3DxC8YlmNIq3ihI8vUN25fVGCNgXpCe7niz1Q/w480-h640/IMG-20230910-WA0015.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here we are again talking about transitional and change of
seasons clothes. While those of you who
are living in the Northern Hemisphere are packing your summer clothes away, we,
here in Australia, are busy doing back burning to avoid, as they predicted, the
worst bush fires at the same time impatiently waiting for the warm weather to arrive.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLgENejTXnneXyjN0r4lbZxFAvCx-Rf6qWy0zI04bJJ7kO_7KyHSFsKI9BQpuAFlcfyz1279-CuvyiiteNRHTBeujPp7rfqOA04NnPTFv_TOqdfBHVvKJxA--dbPpKu206Ztlw35oQ6zyckwaaUui4XlTZDiLLmqn1Lq2nVQlhiBQeLOFbYzNQHTYXhg/s1024/IMG-20230910-WA0012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLgENejTXnneXyjN0r4lbZxFAvCx-Rf6qWy0zI04bJJ7kO_7KyHSFsKI9BQpuAFlcfyz1279-CuvyiiteNRHTBeujPp7rfqOA04NnPTFv_TOqdfBHVvKJxA--dbPpKu206Ztlw35oQ6zyckwaaUui4XlTZDiLLmqn1Lq2nVQlhiBQeLOFbYzNQHTYXhg/w480-h640/IMG-20230910-WA0012.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Officially, the end of winter in the Southern Hemisphere
ends 31 of August and that’s often a cut-off time to visit national or
private parks to admire the splendour of winter colours before they close the gates till next winter. The other attraction that you can only witness towards the end of Australian winter is blossoming of cherry trees. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8e2ocdTwRsXR0-HCkSl_--GYYv77VevBu_9HRRAoEGo9EWD_7eWj5I6ghzn8a9EKWdjH1AUOfI5hFFHymSK6Wvl9gok97B3G4HwTqTBu7q6FkjhUCn16idvjP7N66zeax-3BD_3FLIyX0BVJ1owkd-C7NnQUWjW0mpRUmHz2LcSUEyfaNKjtCQmXHhI/s1024/IMG-20230910-WA0002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8e2ocdTwRsXR0-HCkSl_--GYYv77VevBu_9HRRAoEGo9EWD_7eWj5I6ghzn8a9EKWdjH1AUOfI5hFFHymSK6Wvl9gok97B3G4HwTqTBu7q6FkjhUCn16idvjP7N66zeax-3BD_3FLIyX0BVJ1owkd-C7NnQUWjW0mpRUmHz2LcSUEyfaNKjtCQmXHhI/w480-h640/IMG-20230910-WA0002.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">We just made a beeline to see the last
blooms at <b><u><a href="https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/sydneycherryblossomfestival" target="_blank"><i>Auburn Botanic Gardens</i></a></u></b>. Sadly, we left it to the last
minute as the delicate pink flowers had started to fade, wilt and fall to the ground making it look like a magic carpet but it was
still a beautiful sight for the eyes.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMT1vTEe4-2ehST1TySEcKLC-l_2VdgehgBmAm9n35JJWt4y32Ok3RvzE6EN20CYhyxs-varMV2M60zCQcRVFjzhkbVyjBQUXDC1_bVUqTf-VOC2VCC0ff0qTHmK1UvQoi7s7Yk3t4DHCZunJBvT0ZXPBaFAnW4gBCyV3On8lTS29wGGLMPWKyQqcQzI/s2312/20230827_125929_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMT1vTEe4-2ehST1TySEcKLC-l_2VdgehgBmAm9n35JJWt4y32Ok3RvzE6EN20CYhyxs-varMV2M60zCQcRVFjzhkbVyjBQUXDC1_bVUqTf-VOC2VCC0ff0qTHmK1UvQoi7s7Yk3t4DHCZunJBvT0ZXPBaFAnW4gBCyV3On8lTS29wGGLMPWKyQqcQzI/w480-h640/20230827_125929_resized.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This botanic garden like many other in Sydney, spread over a big square of land which is mostly covered by the local flora, except one corner
where the gardeners planted cherry trees and transformed the surrounding
landscape into what looks like a Japanese garden with its traditional attributes such
as blue water lake with Coy fish swimming in it, the light wooden bridge painted in a bright vermilion colour thrown over it and artfully placed stones and boulders. There was even a miniature waterfall. It looked and felt very <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Zen</span></i>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7DWbcajwDfiKOstHWDe7C0pXwk-67k7gv5TxF49u1Kn9JFhSQJm0wK3_PJ4fKFRnREBIWD1pPpI3_8ljz5B8OK0MfbpzgwLhHIZt0MUxvuKW-0IlclTE-X4t3I46PUsyYjN4Z3MB_Q6GtLQmpsbDTHMk44u5FknWBEfr26ReN8EVhweoZYnX1QIed2o/s1024/IMG-20230910-WA0001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7DWbcajwDfiKOstHWDe7C0pXwk-67k7gv5TxF49u1Kn9JFhSQJm0wK3_PJ4fKFRnREBIWD1pPpI3_8ljz5B8OK0MfbpzgwLhHIZt0MUxvuKW-0IlclTE-X4t3I46PUsyYjN4Z3MB_Q6GtLQmpsbDTHMk44u5FknWBEfr26ReN8EVhweoZYnX1QIed2o/w480-h640/IMG-20230910-WA0001.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVcE1vIi11H6o7zHAKqIC8ZFDootNSdsMtppra3ULrftbfoPq5BUDS6JN93eHhdKToNDADjAzMdo7JoiYwYmhqP5AZ3ICn-OyOrFZ8LXjkq9ZomAW10K4mPLHg1zDnlbMGAHmIQGDsHSRDrjpqzAWddug29-nBp2lDu5wl1zMOLe0djkWGP70e-I3auE/s2312/20230827_125332_resized_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVcE1vIi11H6o7zHAKqIC8ZFDootNSdsMtppra3ULrftbfoPq5BUDS6JN93eHhdKToNDADjAzMdo7JoiYwYmhqP5AZ3ICn-OyOrFZ8LXjkq9ZomAW10K4mPLHg1zDnlbMGAHmIQGDsHSRDrjpqzAWddug29-nBp2lDu5wl1zMOLe0djkWGP70e-I3auE/w480-h640/20230827_125332_resized_1.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJDJC0cmJskqZYRxfvNhNL_KpD67OYZC72FPVSjwmi6989B8qOgL8WmW2l9rc_D8emYwRY68ALEp4tKxL2PcOqe7ePXgg44avKgc5933WsFGsPtOEKWvlyXQoxkbiCg0_hDa4gffH6LC6s7lDt_QChKHqpVTXyn4_Frp31w0GqGh70TJrGsSNJHAMkLA/s1024/IMG-20230910-WA0004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJDJC0cmJskqZYRxfvNhNL_KpD67OYZC72FPVSjwmi6989B8qOgL8WmW2l9rc_D8emYwRY68ALEp4tKxL2PcOqe7ePXgg44avKgc5933WsFGsPtOEKWvlyXQoxkbiCg0_hDa4gffH6LC6s7lDt_QChKHqpVTXyn4_Frp31w0GqGh70TJrGsSNJHAMkLA/w480-h640/IMG-20230910-WA0004.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">One aspect of this trip that we didn't enjoy, was the sheer number of
people who, like us, left it to the last minute.
As a result, the park was rather crowded, especially as people would stop to take
multiple photos so we had to wait for our turn.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNDmfNGqjW2lVcckIIjeguaZefBo9o7PQX5Gk_Lv6E1yJ-CyLrJli77xjC3dqlaYtQYku90dBXVdilPleg9GmMyDofPbWcpQo_RGG_BFdBE1oW4P4bbcjWXdw32vi6UlFc0yaySzxX4-wlOGiSAK_9Tke4d8hgglvZKR-DGP488zj4o8DRTVvZFQaPMw/s2312/20230827_124609_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNDmfNGqjW2lVcckIIjeguaZefBo9o7PQX5Gk_Lv6E1yJ-CyLrJli77xjC3dqlaYtQYku90dBXVdilPleg9GmMyDofPbWcpQo_RGG_BFdBE1oW4P4bbcjWXdw32vi6UlFc0yaySzxX4-wlOGiSAK_9Tke4d8hgglvZKR-DGP488zj4o8DRTVvZFQaPMw/w480-h640/20230827_124609_resized.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In some areas the pass was quite narrow so if you wanted to
take a photo, an attendant would ask you to step aside to keep the human
traffic flowing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD9ScGfVwyTQ0jnU15dtkSfXZY1ccPsxiWvIb9CdzZIsPiVJbqnDtwbgC4FfosSN24Z-JZFkseTf_g_C44b-1szWo9fDJG8KONIVQT7LFvkkcHUK2kt6Oxyn4Oz20smQzCCUW6BQy2xEZv8Ad4_RcKoiG481LjxRmd0hCGMcd7tF1HwLyVGeQDdH0HMIc/s1024/IMG-20230910-WA0006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD9ScGfVwyTQ0jnU15dtkSfXZY1ccPsxiWvIb9CdzZIsPiVJbqnDtwbgC4FfosSN24Z-JZFkseTf_g_C44b-1szWo9fDJG8KONIVQT7LFvkkcHUK2kt6Oxyn4Oz20smQzCCUW6BQy2xEZv8Ad4_RcKoiG481LjxRmd0hCGMcd7tF1HwLyVGeQDdH0HMIc/w480-h640/IMG-20230910-WA0006.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But even if it was busier then we hoped, we did manage to
have a good look around, take some photos and generally had a good time. I even
spotted a male peacock in the bushes with its tail shown in its full beauty. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVUoqrbCfC5XuI0mUw8IeyH-JmbW_V1FZid_pRhz2kzxm-HoSyUDGT1QjzuFX5zJmiMxkbiK6EQJ3DhDJjvp25pFVHfaYeqQ30u26O9PujyhrCVo1mF-j8jEc5SDXLr4WVZ_zq8y0j-pRA1A53_C8wENYN-axozy8bSi4eHbayOUGaOcMSnvpaPNwHM8/s1024/IMG-20230910-WA0009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVUoqrbCfC5XuI0mUw8IeyH-JmbW_V1FZid_pRhz2kzxm-HoSyUDGT1QjzuFX5zJmiMxkbiK6EQJ3DhDJjvp25pFVHfaYeqQ30u26O9PujyhrCVo1mF-j8jEc5SDXLr4WVZ_zq8y0j-pRA1A53_C8wENYN-axozy8bSi4eHbayOUGaOcMSnvpaPNwHM8/w480-h640/IMG-20230910-WA0009.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We ended up having our lunch at the Japanese food market where
multiple stalls were cooking various Japanese dishes.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUah4csj1qJX_iLOwYxn17hCdg8fkU3tN_3m_eoW1sL2RKK7RbhT_Qc_9iCdn7zMBiBx_svIXAxXkBpCqMJRs2ocDllv9vczPcEIUocMqP6Uo05s9p3VV_oMbxDfk99ZezUYyJijRkUXV_Jjy9AovYKrglM47n_2jCn-0vAUov4TkfDAh-DfDwlJL9ZBI/s1024/IMG-20230910-WA0014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUah4csj1qJX_iLOwYxn17hCdg8fkU3tN_3m_eoW1sL2RKK7RbhT_Qc_9iCdn7zMBiBx_svIXAxXkBpCqMJRs2ocDllv9vczPcEIUocMqP6Uo05s9p3VV_oMbxDfk99ZezUYyJijRkUXV_Jjy9AovYKrglM47n_2jCn-0vAUov4TkfDAh-DfDwlJL9ZBI/w480-h640/IMG-20230910-WA0014.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">Luckily for me, it was quite a heavy overcast day so I didn’t
need to wear a hat to protect my nose. I
talked about this in my previous post but in case you missed it, I had to have
plastic surgery to remove a cancer spot from my nose and need to be extremely careful,
especially during the time of healing, to protect it from the sun.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVUhF96M9TxD6M61uG6h04-Ki8l34QSGCpX042ewU-vlenR8UzceBtYnpOI81dMfJXHtdx2ZJcAw6SPhhKSc7KCCfV6rDLt8XrDqu2hQMvO7UY0ZxnpJKxwuvi64hmc9SJeeaRzOs17QahWKPu9NY3UGmEF7aVUpPOO_8z8kTvBq7IyUEWH5mB9dHLajE/s1024/IMG-20230910-WA0010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVUhF96M9TxD6M61uG6h04-Ki8l34QSGCpX042ewU-vlenR8UzceBtYnpOI81dMfJXHtdx2ZJcAw6SPhhKSc7KCCfV6rDLt8XrDqu2hQMvO7UY0ZxnpJKxwuvi64hmc9SJeeaRzOs17QahWKPu9NY3UGmEF7aVUpPOO_8z8kTvBq7IyUEWH5mB9dHLajE/w480-h640/IMG-20230910-WA0010.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All and all it was a lovely day and we went home feeling
refreshed and recharged. What is your idea of a good weekend?<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30V7Nb1_02-GEijfSpol5sTIhysvip4dsmOCB8c_W3JfWMDhBdn8JebvsVKAC_6NzQgcJ0hlLqTspV7Q4wWtpxfHJmHv6LLfZIJ91CjqtP68LMygXnuDJJKGSB3QIATEsAKdlKmsMsGdIVDrnAxGCU9eCHtEeuXJCf6vneEdlNSa4COiXqYIy3zOZob8/s1024/IMG-20230910-WA0005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30V7Nb1_02-GEijfSpol5sTIhysvip4dsmOCB8c_W3JfWMDhBdn8JebvsVKAC_6NzQgcJ0hlLqTspV7Q4wWtpxfHJmHv6LLfZIJ91CjqtP68LMygXnuDJJKGSB3QIATEsAKdlKmsMsGdIVDrnAxGCU9eCHtEeuXJCf6vneEdlNSa4COiXqYIy3zOZob8/w480-h640/IMG-20230910-WA0005.jpg" title="FOLLOWING CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL IN AUBURN BOTANIC GARDENS" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">Until then,</p><p class="MsoNormal">Anna</p><p class="MsoNormal">xoxoxo</p></div></div><p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-77152255322024974432023-08-27T21:26:00.002-07:002023-08-27T21:26:54.869-07:00WHAT I WORE FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY DINNER<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello my dear readers.
Hope you are all well.</div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0cACeTXgY4hqcrwDYdL2hyW3lQc09Iu4Lg6qpNwf5hXovgoHYDhdRzfaeqNE-xBm2jJNHlTpm8Bn_OuQY4awhVQS_qNn7uqzWDRAbfoxhdh82s6skpBN7pHXEpS3NMCi773a64gI2MDhLxWE4AIEeAz8lLwM1KHejs_HO_2UAWpk74vlygtqecJ8tGHs/s2312/20230729_163624_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0cACeTXgY4hqcrwDYdL2hyW3lQc09Iu4Lg6qpNwf5hXovgoHYDhdRzfaeqNE-xBm2jJNHlTpm8Bn_OuQY4awhVQS_qNn7uqzWDRAbfoxhdh82s6skpBN7pHXEpS3NMCi773a64gI2MDhLxWE4AIEeAz8lLwM1KHejs_HO_2UAWpk74vlygtqecJ8tGHs/w480-h640/20230729_163624_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is post is long overdue as we celebrated our wedding anniversary on the 29 of July. Sadly, the
following week I had to go to the hospital to have a surgical procedure on my nose. It was BCC
(basal cell carcinoma), the most common form of skin cancer and the least
dangerous but if left untreated it can turn nasty. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD4m3NK3AsfE46QZ2FzrQAM00Gu0gBgL_6u0BNEy2F8WHltmQBdhWm7eBgA0Ul_7uW27yfzkcVzAZxpYjGlXcDkt-05Tph3slWROUA1EPESdBVgs5amLnpKT7Rsxjy73MekioHqp8eC4qerZs9gGCM2lp8GKesIwoKXjD-Ipbck1hc70Q81FgsiIlM8o/s2312/20230729_163709_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD4m3NK3AsfE46QZ2FzrQAM00Gu0gBgL_6u0BNEy2F8WHltmQBdhWm7eBgA0Ul_7uW27yfzkcVzAZxpYjGlXcDkt-05Tph3slWROUA1EPESdBVgs5amLnpKT7Rsxjy73MekioHqp8eC4qerZs9gGCM2lp8GKesIwoKXjD-Ipbck1hc70Q81FgsiIlM8o/w480-h640/20230729_163709_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">A few years ago my skin doctor had removed a similar BCC from the right side of my nose but this time the lesion was bigger which involved skin grafting and I was referred to the plastic surgeon. As a result, my nose is scarred on this side and as you can imagine, does not look attractive at ll. I was told that the
healing process might take up to 4 months, so I am not sure how I am going to take
photos for my blog without scaring readers away. Perhaps, I might just pose sideways, that’s a
thought <span face=""Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif" style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji";">😊</span>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUHlb-m78C3G5DzPozGmvwxWvWkMlsFsJfI0M3RMso52GsbB4Di2uUHKyImslk5MsZrdkv_vkx-XhF6C5-y4RdUd-C1P2K8xbNqVjgYm0gTzThMMR22rw4THJDXfEJUGGKfmTr9jVgIzNo1rnvFNPdUh77XtcrzjcuHCSIR2wcNSih_ROnGXJReCY0lM/s2312/20230729_163440_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUHlb-m78C3G5DzPozGmvwxWvWkMlsFsJfI0M3RMso52GsbB4Di2uUHKyImslk5MsZrdkv_vkx-XhF6C5-y4RdUd-C1P2K8xbNqVjgYm0gTzThMMR22rw4THJDXfEJUGGKfmTr9jVgIzNo1rnvFNPdUh77XtcrzjcuHCSIR2wcNSih_ROnGXJReCY0lM/w480-h640/20230729_163440_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Anyway, back to the topic. A few months ago my older daughter showed me this glamorous looking
jacket made out of <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">jacquard fabric</span></i> and asked if I wanted it. I was not entirely sure if I needed it but said "yes", just in case. Since then it has been sitting
in my closet waiting for the occasion; it is not the kind of jacket
that I would wear for my every day chores or to work. In the old days people used to differentiate their wardrobe between what they wear everyday and for special occasions and although it sounds rather old-fashioned, I adhere to this notion. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzOYXLx1BaJZtWPTXY2C0h8XNJ6PSx2AgXuyOzJXCtDQj2-qJWz4elq3RwX4vesyTX-ZsbRPbuyP4qXDcSKX0T6pJZOaIqjTdr18yL1rEczMJw5XT8tIn93CCA-i7KSiVhmxsIgOX6YMLnnNKu6SWBZXwzWSpO_LYLUL5-PV9Nuzv1dyyb85DNpHfAS5M/s2312/20230729_163732_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzOYXLx1BaJZtWPTXY2C0h8XNJ6PSx2AgXuyOzJXCtDQj2-qJWz4elq3RwX4vesyTX-ZsbRPbuyP4qXDcSKX0T6pJZOaIqjTdr18yL1rEczMJw5XT8tIn93CCA-i7KSiVhmxsIgOX6YMLnnNKu6SWBZXwzWSpO_LYLUL5-PV9Nuzv1dyyb85DNpHfAS5M/w480-h640/20230729_163732_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">This way getting dressed for an occasion makes it feel really special. It does not have to be a major event like a wedding for example, it could be just a night at the Opera or theatre or a dinner party at an upscale restaurant. I read somewhere that the ambience of the place depends as much on the interior decor as on the way the patrons appearance and we should make an effort to dress accordingly. My husband and I totally agree, if fact when I think I am overdressed, he always reassured me that it's better to be overdressed then underdressed. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYiSGFLVeVKOEPjCwLMlU9f1hj6fO9LTruG6VknbD-cjTv97WGkKFMoGtrgSIdp8XH_ekSEJl4K715BEkkgyytJTi1-hBU751Y6XZrXM_qke0jPDh22tNHAXkpGEiu3JLQoFrjSryvA1SpoejW9_qANCSCLlzmYagBcu_8E73NmjVI7g6a-IK6bN73LY/s2312/20230729_163805_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYiSGFLVeVKOEPjCwLMlU9f1hj6fO9LTruG6VknbD-cjTv97WGkKFMoGtrgSIdp8XH_ekSEJl4K715BEkkgyytJTi1-hBU751Y6XZrXM_qke0jPDh22tNHAXkpGEiu3JLQoFrjSryvA1SpoejW9_qANCSCLlzmYagBcu_8E73NmjVI7g6a-IK6bN73LY/w480-h640/20230729_163805_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">I like to start planning ahead on what I will wear with what and which accessories, shoes and a handbag would work best, it kind of builds anticipation for a good time ahead and fittingly, our anniversary dinner was
one of those occasions.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTkqjFo6sCgGfan6vZd_52RR5jYEFCR7Vt3281EXza0S68V90aDTLBT48iCVA9jqz5z252eIi28u87lXlEF56OEXRYF_UIblgKQSCqgIHggl36SBEFK-D8NJWtVYly1PwokkwQfrw4YZT20Ypz4Jl_qrzTVuS3jUMZaaDorS4MENZ7nnVVpX6TlaqF_E/s2312/20230729_163631_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTkqjFo6sCgGfan6vZd_52RR5jYEFCR7Vt3281EXza0S68V90aDTLBT48iCVA9jqz5z252eIi28u87lXlEF56OEXRYF_UIblgKQSCqgIHggl36SBEFK-D8NJWtVYly1PwokkwQfrw4YZT20Ypz4Jl_qrzTVuS3jUMZaaDorS4MENZ7nnVVpX6TlaqF_E/w480-h640/20230729_163631_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I wanted the jacket to be the focal point of my outfit so all
other elements should be of less impact as not to distract attention and
since the background of it is black, I chose it as a base colour for all my
clothes for the night except the shoes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEf9tEsbiPmSH5f7KqejmDYW_qVWszH_IzvdTVb-gC36jTvqZ3VvB7X6j98HD9bU0c2vbSy2fenILQ-n6QksHiAZSiLNzdRmEAqKs66CWqbsZ16hQuc391iPFDoioT2wsmKGsN9jqQNKoZroD0NLVmQJdFBVH3c4-ukQa_0LW5sjPjak4YVPhVFgdjYrw/s2312/20230729_163548_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEf9tEsbiPmSH5f7KqejmDYW_qVWszH_IzvdTVb-gC36jTvqZ3VvB7X6j98HD9bU0c2vbSy2fenILQ-n6QksHiAZSiLNzdRmEAqKs66CWqbsZ16hQuc391iPFDoioT2wsmKGsN9jqQNKoZroD0NLVmQJdFBVH3c4-ukQa_0LW5sjPjak4YVPhVFgdjYrw/w480-h640/20230729_163548_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The slim pants I am wearing are also new. They are my latest purchase from <a href="https://www.davidjones.com/product/reiss-haisley-slim-leg-trouser-25842551?nav=8" target="_blank"><b><i>Reiss</i></b></a>. Those of you who read my blog, might remember
that I absolutely love this brand and follow its sales religiously. I appreciate the brand for its
fashion style, high quality fabric and the craftsmanship of the execution. The top is quite old Zara purchase but comes handy when I
need to wear something black without any frills.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zFIspXkk83u1oCkAPUyTusQ2b8IWgLNae1xtKGHh4EzHp8Rud1JL1um-Uo_szfLvYaHXJOUO7IGgbNeRmnXhRrsl0Ll_HW1NKaATStWvauyJZCpU_v9kTyw2p1fJTA93o9iIBTsGkl-B1eV2WZQFN5KsvS_DZu310xungjRMOV-M3eBMH9dDsswZkqI/s2312/20230729_163846_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zFIspXkk83u1oCkAPUyTusQ2b8IWgLNae1xtKGHh4EzHp8Rud1JL1um-Uo_szfLvYaHXJOUO7IGgbNeRmnXhRrsl0Ll_HW1NKaATStWvauyJZCpU_v9kTyw2p1fJTA93o9iIBTsGkl-B1eV2WZQFN5KsvS_DZu310xungjRMOV-M3eBMH9dDsswZkqI/w480-h640/20230729_163846_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As for shoes, I am so happy that the singback pumps are
back, here in OZ at least. I haven’t
worn these beauties for quite some time and am looking forward for winter to end so I
will be able to give them a full workout during the worm months.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlokrVKggcUNRu0RuIqP2GeqJCuE7PGIYu0NuX1i0gsAvS4QgacwbMi24a09Y37BhGVG87iXOXsb6k8LP20hSdH6jIVifFhpdUpmBsavYW5yS8A0BF3jAjpne7ccE99Qlnl8ZvTd6O78ZA2NKgqNaVjoohOppUElvX-FtuE6y_knd0why51dPGoh5cFg/s2312/20230729_163916_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlokrVKggcUNRu0RuIqP2GeqJCuE7PGIYu0NuX1i0gsAvS4QgacwbMi24a09Y37BhGVG87iXOXsb6k8LP20hSdH6jIVifFhpdUpmBsavYW5yS8A0BF3jAjpne7ccE99Qlnl8ZvTd6O78ZA2NKgqNaVjoohOppUElvX-FtuE6y_knd0why51dPGoh5cFg/w480-h640/20230729_163916_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">And that is that. We spent our anniversary night at the Spanish wine bar called <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://bibowinebar.com.au/" target="_blank">Bibo Wine Bar</a>.</u> It was our first dinner there but we passed it many times on our walks and loved the way it looks: dark painted wall, flickering candles, people drinking, eating, laughing - obviously enjoying themselves.</p><p class="MsoNormal">It turned out exactly what we expected, the food (modern Med) was very tasty, the staff was exceptionally friendly yet highly officiant and knowledgeable and we had great time.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZJ0K4wn-tiVkvAe9Qwmq20oOlgb7Sk9TsQ67Y3BCAZo5ibU96otzuWGPXnyScrpQbcu1ogi8Sz0XMrgfaFRvXyeEn-f_43481JFUANtKR7QPjL0BROBZRZSHKrVou4kMPSz1bfvmZrSDOOhm6SK_8Rz1wWq3rqxW6OrpP_0n5TmjwH5uySy8ufZiK68/s2312/20230729_163711_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZJ0K4wn-tiVkvAe9Qwmq20oOlgb7Sk9TsQ67Y3BCAZo5ibU96otzuWGPXnyScrpQbcu1ogi8Sz0XMrgfaFRvXyeEn-f_43481JFUANtKR7QPjL0BROBZRZSHKrVou4kMPSz1bfvmZrSDOOhm6SK_8Rz1wWq3rqxW6OrpP_0n5TmjwH5uySy8ufZiK68/w480-h640/20230729_163711_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">Do you separate your wardrobe into everyday wear and a special occasion or you just wear whatever takes your fancy? Please share your thoughts in a comment section below.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Outfit details: Jacket - <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Minkpink</span></i>, Top - <u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Zara</span></u>, Pants - <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Reiss</span></i>, Shoes: <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Hugo Boss</span></i>, Glasses - <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Prada</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Until then</p><p class="MsoNormal">Anna</p><p class="MsoNormal">xoxoxo </p><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /> <p></p></div></div></div>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-87865448541842439232023-07-30T16:52:00.000-07:002023-07-30T16:52:25.357-07:00REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS<p> Hello dear friends, hope you are well</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2V9RPybY8ygWnFO_sK8TFQKHMBvPNXMTxmglqkEuAqnLQZaApEARS2jOMwrtxsT1233KnO_lX-2wjhwTVAcdKZrQVM06leM9y14Yxv62Yh_Zjb9WrNfwjksWP1qSwoBBLatUyz_zIRAtW_EQnhyLeHj1_eLdBojCNtRqXNTC4jpQfkCf4aoXvboNfgx0/s2312/20230716_125135_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2V9RPybY8ygWnFO_sK8TFQKHMBvPNXMTxmglqkEuAqnLQZaApEARS2jOMwrtxsT1233KnO_lX-2wjhwTVAcdKZrQVM06leM9y14Yxv62Yh_Zjb9WrNfwjksWP1qSwoBBLatUyz_zIRAtW_EQnhyLeHj1_eLdBojCNtRqXNTC4jpQfkCf4aoXvboNfgx0/w480-h640/20230716_125135_resized.jpg" title="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" width="480" /></a></p><p>This jumper was originally purchased for our trip to England that we were planning to take in earlier this year, sometime around April. As we were just about to pay for our tickets, the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla was announced and we immediately cancelled the trip. We knew that it was going to be a mayhem over there what with the multitude of people going to London, the rise of hotel prices, the security, the crowds etc. We are hoping to go next year.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbh_92T3ZB_Xs0wmUm0d-0MDiEfD_nzMer89QiXPVjIGJ3NhZRk3JwtwPMYiIG9mWY5M7-e211EVQuWXwi6Z0Vqj4nGspFTsVconcATtbAgDfJCQuWBfXnvAXrSacEMEF8BfCeBqiwaZeikf9DfMPJddCw08ezhN8N2MzyWABC7rW28tL4EhNiX1GSZo/s2312/20230716_125208_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbh_92T3ZB_Xs0wmUm0d-0MDiEfD_nzMer89QiXPVjIGJ3NhZRk3JwtwPMYiIG9mWY5M7-e211EVQuWXwi6Z0Vqj4nGspFTsVconcATtbAgDfJCQuWBfXnvAXrSacEMEF8BfCeBqiwaZeikf9DfMPJddCw08ezhN8N2MzyWABC7rW28tL4EhNiX1GSZo/w480-h640/20230716_125208_resized.jpg" title="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" width="480" /></a></p><p>One day when I was scaling through the <a href="https://www.reiss.com/au/en" target="_blank"><b><i>Reiss website</i></b></a> in search for a perfect jumper that not only would keep me warm but also look stylish during our holidaying in Britain. Typically, the price tags for their clothes is quite high but during the sale period you can score a really good bargain. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_OG3xEb2wu483lp3vBmFe1auKw9XtSR5pA2l1EBWYN4HybzsFry-Fe0k47AMS1jIw2uArN5XMI30gA4OC5M21y6Qw1Y6yguz3jUuQZ7mQLWyjKzB7-2o7oyTXrR1eKhee3aYvkHSvufp90OLsDIB-_D3SBK6R-E5R93c1dvvZPjOsrLy_jVr6sNIXoU/s2312/20230716_130538_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_OG3xEb2wu483lp3vBmFe1auKw9XtSR5pA2l1EBWYN4HybzsFry-Fe0k47AMS1jIw2uArN5XMI30gA4OC5M21y6Qw1Y6yguz3jUuQZ7mQLWyjKzB7-2o7oyTXrR1eKhee3aYvkHSvufp90OLsDIB-_D3SBK6R-E5R93c1dvvZPjOsrLy_jVr6sNIXoU/w480-h640/20230716_130538_resized.jpg" title="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" width="480" /></a></p><p>So far, I managed to acquire a <a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2021/07/blog-post.html" target="_blank"><b><i>woolen dress</i></b></a>, <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2020/07/maxi-dress.html">a wrap around dress</a></u></i></b>, <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2021/04/black-linen-pants-with-pearl-buttons.html" target="_blank">a blouse</a></u></i></b> and <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2020/12/visiting-grounds-of-university-of-sydney.html" target="_blank">a pair of pants</a></u></i></b>, all were on sale at one time or another. As I was scrolling through the images, one particular item caught my eye. It was a loos-fit cashmere jumper with a high roll-neck in a happy coral colour. The price was very reasonable and I ordered and paid for it. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHWvB61QEm2HJeRZM3AHRP1gWMZngXTLp-aeXc47QlH6Am3S-Kfp0O-qt-m9iS6AhZxll5havm8xd_CwLsh5kIwRH9YzJwW5itgV8PrSdaK03V5XshzjwTHc_HYeFMHyhlgxmu_jpPzwfyLW-QHV9eNPLuFnh-CadZfiNpos9H20E9kYfwnjHdwh0fQcI/s4624/20230716_130743.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHWvB61QEm2HJeRZM3AHRP1gWMZngXTLp-aeXc47QlH6Am3S-Kfp0O-qt-m9iS6AhZxll5havm8xd_CwLsh5kIwRH9YzJwW5itgV8PrSdaK03V5XshzjwTHc_HYeFMHyhlgxmu_jpPzwfyLW-QHV9eNPLuFnh-CadZfiNpos9H20E9kYfwnjHdwh0fQcI/w480-h640/20230716_130743.jpg" title="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" width="480" /></a></p><p>When my purchased arrived, it looked even better in real life than on the screen. It is soft, warm, its high neck would give me the necessary protection from the wind and the cold so I don't need to wear a scarf and when I don't need to be all wrapped up, the neck could be easily rolled down.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQroHqzbJhYSdTEJ2pe5l1LuGZvMjYTKu6lgIHxnnCB6jORu3HCez2fxSdOzL4MTbxsaez7rUJk5ijLOHdyCPVsdrcu7jvjk-y8t1-2wPJ9C-Fd2hBTL4gPC0OI5F9sCGnBPGsVOIxc8PmLVEb30g32ts5lJn_uj8o0pvzCP0Nu_PWNw-le5MP3s9tV4/s2312/20230716_130417_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQroHqzbJhYSdTEJ2pe5l1LuGZvMjYTKu6lgIHxnnCB6jORu3HCez2fxSdOzL4MTbxsaez7rUJk5ijLOHdyCPVsdrcu7jvjk-y8t1-2wPJ9C-Fd2hBTL4gPC0OI5F9sCGnBPGsVOIxc8PmLVEb30g32ts5lJn_uj8o0pvzCP0Nu_PWNw-le5MP3s9tV4/w480-h640/20230716_130417_resized.jpg" title="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" width="480" /></a></p><p>We were rather upset that we had to cancel our British holiday but on a flip-side as our winter this has been quite cold so far, the jumper is on a high rotation in my wardrobe and I am very pleased that I have it. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCReMnfwmj0ik9PgbR_7y_nRwxIPS20sVQFSSBahl6vfd_P9-txKu65Ovc-4XtyDjQmHocsvnEvryTVD95KnmL7F4NZY7QLyMVHYy4v3muGOyKTp9DHW708bqB-mBm8P8OB15KAPsBK5n1YXC2J-0HMTiU2O7GUxOzRYE_6lRjRtxYeNgQQX_a-gVtS4/s2312/20230611_130551_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCReMnfwmj0ik9PgbR_7y_nRwxIPS20sVQFSSBahl6vfd_P9-txKu65Ovc-4XtyDjQmHocsvnEvryTVD95KnmL7F4NZY7QLyMVHYy4v3muGOyKTp9DHW708bqB-mBm8P8OB15KAPsBK5n1YXC2J-0HMTiU2O7GUxOzRYE_6lRjRtxYeNgQQX_a-gVtS4/w480-h640/20230611_130551_resized.jpg" title="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" width="480" /></a></p><p>And one more thing that I love about it is that it looks as good worn over black tights and sneakers for a Sunday casual look as when I am wearing it over a silk skirt and court shoes when I am out for drinks or in the office. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxLvOqhLuBINRdUGmvnDerism3y6RFCgCPEZZNHwygg8sUK9IDy0zLeL7oryk6vWWtQctT6ExhacmW7irRW6aMnblF5umAaObg6dK_ks6vkYLxd-oNzcb5Jtowb2gYg7erKgvNihrbACdlNGInyEowukf7LKxZoSXhucftrK5b91-KwoJzs6--rmKFVA/s2312/20230611_130356_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxLvOqhLuBINRdUGmvnDerism3y6RFCgCPEZZNHwygg8sUK9IDy0zLeL7oryk6vWWtQctT6ExhacmW7irRW6aMnblF5umAaObg6dK_ks6vkYLxd-oNzcb5Jtowb2gYg7erKgvNihrbACdlNGInyEowukf7LKxZoSXhucftrK5b91-KwoJzs6--rmKFVA/w480-h640/20230611_130356_resized.jpg" title="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" width="480" /></a></p><p>According to my sources, this particular jumper has been sold out, however there are plenty of similar looking items are on the web that are on sale at the moment. Check them out <b><i><u><a href="https://www.shopstyle.com.au/g/women/reiss/selina-roll-neck-sweater/906365598?imageId=73a1c69637a9e921f2bb5c6d10d04969&redirectFrom=us" target="_blank">here</a></u></i></b> and <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/Reiss-Red-Jillian-Roll-Neck-Sweater-size-S-NWT-63bd042f91e053b76ec80bcc" target="_blank">here</a>.</u> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwrqEa6pzEObIPLqBd-bzBZf1IbmNofAEBsC2Y3MXo8Gp0IwEMi_v656y6zTiLoyoliGFqsxFr5hPqU1Z3vxxJziiu5FAR1HiSr4V0HNVb89ZsWJjIaUhcTZ9A8la_ulYaxZngktOHkXsiSHij9TSAe-38v3nEzcnNGPH7iynp6tJ6zz9hzlloHBPkr3s/s2312/20230716_130654_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwrqEa6pzEObIPLqBd-bzBZf1IbmNofAEBsC2Y3MXo8Gp0IwEMi_v656y6zTiLoyoliGFqsxFr5hPqU1Z3vxxJziiu5FAR1HiSr4V0HNVb89ZsWJjIaUhcTZ9A8la_ulYaxZngktOHkXsiSHij9TSAe-38v3nEzcnNGPH7iynp6tJ6zz9hzlloHBPkr3s/w480-h640/20230716_130654_resized.jpg" title="REISS SELINA JUMPER TWO WAYS" width="480" /></a></p><p>Until then,</p><p>Anna</p><p>xoxoxo</p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-1040658253807777192023-07-17T18:35:00.002-07:002023-07-17T18:35:24.924-07:00VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello dear friends, hope are well</div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm10ZaSSHVolpD4Hd_Wkdk3P-1bYOD4HwBvQdr-nmmMIO0NXk0XQ0Ew0y2ebs4buoNKDcCh5EW4NwSUbPbsXg1LgverYoJ9juYrrHYBjYiXH-IQgbM8E9HiSMAFARY9OJliK1IfGUVp3wDu-d5DPvutzMhXTb2QbLmIv7iJAtMy4mIxZCpDNAtCl3KO8g/s2312/20230528_143235_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm10ZaSSHVolpD4Hd_Wkdk3P-1bYOD4HwBvQdr-nmmMIO0NXk0XQ0Ew0y2ebs4buoNKDcCh5EW4NwSUbPbsXg1LgverYoJ9juYrrHYBjYiXH-IQgbM8E9HiSMAFARY9OJliK1IfGUVp3wDu-d5DPvutzMhXTb2QbLmIv7iJAtMy4mIxZCpDNAtCl3KO8g/w480-h640/20230528_143235_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<p class="MsoNormal">My life has been a bit frantic lately. Between work, grandchildren, gym and social
engagements I often find myself totally exhausted by end of the day, not
wanting to do anything else but curl up in bed and have a long uninterrupted
sleep.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOOzW8PDlRl5anNRzs2wNsx6feb6M1N4U0ixdOHG4SIfTz_5CWtBI2FO8tkhwM5IWZUP4-fdDYvBoYHaAQYGogkGSZcphMJMonfkl7MTRCGTyglOVNzinWe4AZvqPWsesYFGs127cgpXjBKpTVsZ6YbCBX2C_wppJ5NHT6Zn4fhb0q80yll0PcMjNEnU/s2312/20230528_145213_resized_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOOzW8PDlRl5anNRzs2wNsx6feb6M1N4U0ixdOHG4SIfTz_5CWtBI2FO8tkhwM5IWZUP4-fdDYvBoYHaAQYGogkGSZcphMJMonfkl7MTRCGTyglOVNzinWe4AZvqPWsesYFGs127cgpXjBKpTVsZ6YbCBX2C_wppJ5NHT6Zn4fhb0q80yll0PcMjNEnU/w480-h640/20230528_145213_resized_2.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sadly, it’s not always the case. Apparently, our upstairs neighbour is an old
lady who has some hearing problem and tends to crank up her TV at full blast at ungodly hours. Some days it’s as early as
5.30 in the morning and some days she prefers to stay late and we couldn’t get
any sleep till midnight. Our 24= hour building concierge tried to knock on her door a few times but due to the loud noise
of her TV set, she couldn’t hear him knocking.
Obviously.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-MalGRHmdLjRbRidAMvJNx-WxxYSdGNAukNnk4vklx5Fg8L6PrR0H2SIu2pG5FcH250b97_lbMa7fXvqPXhwmeRXpqmzck_O3d82SZaipMTIcpBTLsh-Xq3-M2CH4XACLvYQnu2gAQaQlbXhT2vzDemKzH4Uz9dK-OJ9lkbk-rTGlJAuPnmebUJBeuo/s2000/20230528_141747_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-MalGRHmdLjRbRidAMvJNx-WxxYSdGNAukNnk4vklx5Fg8L6PrR0H2SIu2pG5FcH250b97_lbMa7fXvqPXhwmeRXpqmzck_O3d82SZaipMTIcpBTLsh-Xq3-M2CH4XACLvYQnu2gAQaQlbXhT2vzDemKzH4Uz9dK-OJ9lkbk-rTGlJAuPnmebUJBeuo/w480-h640/20230528_141747_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CjqRzMFOHZVTZr51J8VvMCfAEcAcVgwANHeghbaerLFOF5ZGiBL-530zVaqrfCNa7fMs0S3f4lf3nhUwNrvU3QiVxNYnxbm2gxgwg0KUQNdNSAuI9C7bdSV8S3Xeum515omPbj7EDrIugreZcZcDTqA5dLGyJ7FUVBIfS91nux1g75p1Iq-MAI230fE/s4624/20230528_150620.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CjqRzMFOHZVTZr51J8VvMCfAEcAcVgwANHeghbaerLFOF5ZGiBL-530zVaqrfCNa7fMs0S3f4lf3nhUwNrvU3QiVxNYnxbm2gxgwg0KUQNdNSAuI9C7bdSV8S3Xeum515omPbj7EDrIugreZcZcDTqA5dLGyJ7FUVBIfS91nux1g75p1Iq-MAI230fE/w480-h640/20230528_150620.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Then one day the building manager suggested that we write her a
letter which he would be happy to deliver and believe it or not, it
worked and now my husband and I have peaceful sleep
that was alluding us in the last few weeks.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-HZF3ecsUFh6pY596WWkR5FLkzcLiqw6KU4r75UL41pQjdyCH6_lRc1gqbAhWA5Q_5LksQwUxkbEk1sCVJmIOks8ypsHO-RpWXf0lO0wBa8J166Nsmb-tpdnA7rVTw_rPyu6N12WpNujKhyavQLQKFFnpiR7PlDpDbqWpA8qlE6tHO8Jua3Tz7hgcRo/s2312/20230528_142537_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-HZF3ecsUFh6pY596WWkR5FLkzcLiqw6KU4r75UL41pQjdyCH6_lRc1gqbAhWA5Q_5LksQwUxkbEk1sCVJmIOks8ypsHO-RpWXf0lO0wBa8J166Nsmb-tpdnA7rVTw_rPyu6N12WpNujKhyavQLQKFFnpiR7PlDpDbqWpA8qlE6tHO8Jua3Tz7hgcRo/w480-h640/20230528_142537_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When the hassle and the bustle of everyday life around us is becoming too
much to bear (we live in a high-density populated suburb) we just get in the car and drive away, at least for a day. Last weekend
our escape route took us to the <b><i><u><a href="https://www.visitbluemountains.com.au/" target="_blank">Blue Mountains</a></u></i></b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGEZ7kcl9WZUW_oqZYZz_-L3c94kLw97r6x1VoUUsIP0mhdbVT8tEIlfpyO_GWK4zG6lF-uRiboLGkgnhsYH7Wj4iKqR-x0eM9vaIWtKHBHjWRvJ4nhkRCa2lI8pdumh9ShsyYu9zymunhI4L6kTgnrIjO9ssPT7BOsmn5WhPVDlhXG3VV14TALiJA3pw/s2312/20230528_143434_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGEZ7kcl9WZUW_oqZYZz_-L3c94kLw97r6x1VoUUsIP0mhdbVT8tEIlfpyO_GWK4zG6lF-uRiboLGkgnhsYH7Wj4iKqR-x0eM9vaIWtKHBHjWRvJ4nhkRCa2lI8pdumh9ShsyYu9zymunhI4L6kTgnrIjO9ssPT7BOsmn5WhPVDlhXG3VV14TALiJA3pw/w480-h640/20230528_143434_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This rugged region is only about two hours’ drive from where
we live and is known for its dramatic scenery, rugged terrain, waterfalls and
mountain trails. It is dotted with
health retreats and spas; picturesque cottages offering B&B; while the local towns are known for high class art galleries and restaurants and cafes that cook amazing food using local produce. Usually, we visit this area during
warm months as I find the winter there is too cold for my liking.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiie2v4QAOq9-cHkzN1GGGCxAEpSidyxkoe70YJQXf8-erLemI2ObFu1anOePyOb3lzUsmgFyu_QUsKa8Am3zu_-6XqADj_qNZ1npTIQJ5cBU636dlrzm2LQzwQIKVnj-l4rn_RyBYTb3tca86oSD3-4ZLHBZu40DkjyLDSD4iXBnK70-dvncoB3qlbA/s2312/20230528_143555_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiie2v4QAOq9-cHkzN1GGGCxAEpSidyxkoe70YJQXf8-erLemI2ObFu1anOePyOb3lzUsmgFyu_QUsKa8Am3zu_-6XqADj_qNZ1npTIQJ5cBU636dlrzm2LQzwQIKVnj-l4rn_RyBYTb3tca86oSD3-4ZLHBZu40DkjyLDSD4iXBnK70-dvncoB3qlbA/w480-h640/20230528_143555_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Then COVID struck and it’s changed everything. Once the restrictions eased and we were
allowed to travel further then 5 km from our homes, we jumped on the opportunity
and drove to the <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Blue Mountains</span></i> just for a change of scenery if not for anything else. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHmpMbAx6mEWo40HewVguzIahKx4oVwD-Fte93b96dYrFDHWSQ5yuRpxeZ1oZahU6s0S-vh7GiU-l6WQuTD_sgwQKs0RF5K2aWfPiWBagYxat_b8KPKJrY7apYOt7gVmhB-bQ31nbsTM-sc_EbZ-47nVGMtNoq3XABAhfzB_7kFNbArg6MzZKalseXIQ/s2312/20230528_142749_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHmpMbAx6mEWo40HewVguzIahKx4oVwD-Fte93b96dYrFDHWSQ5yuRpxeZ1oZahU6s0S-vh7GiU-l6WQuTD_sgwQKs0RF5K2aWfPiWBagYxat_b8KPKJrY7apYOt7gVmhB-bQ31nbsTM-sc_EbZ-47nVGMtNoq3XABAhfzB_7kFNbArg6MzZKalseXIQ/w480-h640/20230528_142749_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">One of the reasons that a
lot of people get in their cars and travel to Blue Mountains in the colder months is
to visit local gardens and admire the incredible display of brilliant reds, yellow and flame orange
colours that Mother Nature puts on the show for locals and tourists alike. I just recently read an article suggesting that such a spectacle is worth a trip and we decided to give it a go.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzINALbdDBCAG1dErCzTbjuSCUTE6Unr8WVo977tu_vFnSQT5YGKwEUDKyDr6d8DjbhGX7cQJcak99judvRA2N2mgLvcmGpSXbkHr192GM0B0VYGpu8FTKaY1ZcmemEYxhdl0GGNtzR4naEOV_H64-a0z4Z9sylRJauguE5u3AEFKw4ftxpYSCm_LAE8/s2312/20230528_141523_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzINALbdDBCAG1dErCzTbjuSCUTE6Unr8WVo977tu_vFnSQT5YGKwEUDKyDr6d8DjbhGX7cQJcak99judvRA2N2mgLvcmGpSXbkHr192GM0B0VYGpu8FTKaY1ZcmemEYxhdl0GGNtzR4naEOV_H64-a0z4Z9sylRJauguE5u3AEFKw4ftxpYSCm_LAE8/w480-h640/20230528_141523_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2M8cgNMnUbI47Pp2qVuOq7TQaJ6vqFVQiJ42Xb-uLzc7zxHXOn2PqZBcqsJq8rYZ8A6ldaplFLSeEgkgZraiEVW19zSoKi-gh45Sd8GpZiiexYf_CYwTWlvwcsrViDv1_H-6-etH3niTu5YFRZ-AyuVFTMAxNaswmUYjuSh3Z4DSfFFSZG9_1n5wjriQ/s2312/20230528_141530_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2M8cgNMnUbI47Pp2qVuOq7TQaJ6vqFVQiJ42Xb-uLzc7zxHXOn2PqZBcqsJq8rYZ8A6ldaplFLSeEgkgZraiEVW19zSoKi-gh45Sd8GpZiiexYf_CYwTWlvwcsrViDv1_H-6-etH3niTu5YFRZ-AyuVFTMAxNaswmUYjuSh3Z4DSfFFSZG9_1n5wjriQ/w480-h640/20230528_141530_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">And that’s why we found ourselves walking around luxuriant
gardens and magnificent trees of <a href="https://www.breenhold.com.au/"><b><i>Breenhold
Gardens</i></b></a>. This unique heritage estate
located on <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Mount Wilson</span></i> in the <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Blue Mountains</i></span> and one of the most extensive
privately owned garden properties in Australia.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwqw5zbj46qUD2koB2qPS0lCWLqWhGFBQhLCzde9K2VRQpa-1D1bOanWEghAstxjKsdyYDhh9agwexaAqsp8CAf4qfjt53XMxN_zbLIP52OUO-Rp1vboC-2ptP2nNeniPmdm7-bzW5fXVglVIdoMDu6cL2yv40ABTJHE8dd0Fc7HCriPefbQyKO7g8iw/s2312/20230528_145138_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwqw5zbj46qUD2koB2qPS0lCWLqWhGFBQhLCzde9K2VRQpa-1D1bOanWEghAstxjKsdyYDhh9agwexaAqsp8CAf4qfjt53XMxN_zbLIP52OUO-Rp1vboC-2ptP2nNeniPmdm7-bzW5fXVglVIdoMDu6cL2yv40ABTJHE8dd0Fc7HCriPefbQyKO7g8iw/w480-h640/20230528_145138_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There were a lot of other visitors around but thanks to the
vast grounds, our paths with them were seldom crossed. The weather was crisp and clear, the low-slung
sun sending its bright rays through the tree brunches illuminating the leaves and
highlighting their rich colours.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJ1DAHpyqMaRFZSCW6eyufk5QwE-Cf5vT6LhJgGzc4jWoBIhX_SA_iSApodxBglW2RBIFlPUThrbxeqdDIO3xAVQ_TjSTahNRBk6OgNpxnAp_emKM0hEjoxiAQTldprbcRawR_T1GePoIaKa9xJCHHPwAmdqWn__Xhao8Ez65wGRrDTM6msZ36uEfe0s/s2312/20230528_145714_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJ1DAHpyqMaRFZSCW6eyufk5QwE-Cf5vT6LhJgGzc4jWoBIhX_SA_iSApodxBglW2RBIFlPUThrbxeqdDIO3xAVQ_TjSTahNRBk6OgNpxnAp_emKM0hEjoxiAQTldprbcRawR_T1GePoIaKa9xJCHHPwAmdqWn__Xhao8Ez65wGRrDTM6msZ36uEfe0s/w480-h640/20230528_145714_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I knew that the weather up there would be much cooler so I chose my clothes accordingly. The maxi
skirt that I am wearing has a lining that was working as a second layer and
also was a great cover for my thick stockings.
The puffy jacket, gloves and a scarf provided me with warmth and
protection from the cold air. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xWsyc5HAAP6LntxvV8FXIZtIZYlz3GiOlyVkynIDxUT-Xbd0W_KdyLepEFvIZYdScWh5PJswyJwFK2x19l7YtLntSpMfNHHkQqZMAJKqvZbQuRVMFl2pN5IwRwPfaj4DYxGgDCnmAy2vptdQOwzmQpla_nLIYBoqZc7OLBH-veArJ0rGlipKsZ_OvOw/s2312/20230528_143934_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xWsyc5HAAP6LntxvV8FXIZtIZYlz3GiOlyVkynIDxUT-Xbd0W_KdyLepEFvIZYdScWh5PJswyJwFK2x19l7YtLntSpMfNHHkQqZMAJKqvZbQuRVMFl2pN5IwRwPfaj4DYxGgDCnmAy2vptdQOwzmQpla_nLIYBoqZc7OLBH-veArJ0rGlipKsZ_OvOw/w480-h640/20230528_143934_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We spent a couple of blissful hours walking around the magnificently looking estate, inhaling the fresh air, admiring the beauty of Mother Nature, blissful for the much-needed respite.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrIYZbvN_W-yWPxZTXnHbuORTHptOFTQxOOlbhad08ucKt5gXbCy4ZzoGVDjVeiuxZ6MW2zKOtkN0XdclIneuiHDsEbP1_x2NPS_cOIQVF0nteX2gifaE_ptRZp9qFD6Od2PZSL0o--FUcBQqYyEtJuFqfuJWKCJgYIKFTt3F4-LxU6HF8J3MqQxC9Uk/s2312/20230528_150349_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrIYZbvN_W-yWPxZTXnHbuORTHptOFTQxOOlbhad08ucKt5gXbCy4ZzoGVDjVeiuxZ6MW2zKOtkN0XdclIneuiHDsEbP1_x2NPS_cOIQVF0nteX2gifaE_ptRZp9qFD6Od2PZSL0o--FUcBQqYyEtJuFqfuJWKCJgYIKFTt3F4-LxU6HF8J3MqQxC9Uk/w480-h640/20230528_150349_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What do you do if you feel a need to escape the city rat
race? Please share it with me and other
readers in the comment section below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhC9xKB3zTFz7LtDn_CuWZQ001iBskVEZH4Et_t6Mw_IiHi8F17SSeEExp3N9x_ZeWdjCOP9yrgwzCM61sAyYPIX_ZPMYZ-PzfeEHDh1K3LXNYnS_vXe_JkP7Q8HOviUHygVgApTTfVbyj48KgusE7ngls0Z3dt4eaMpD4l5zrhRFAOTtod8kLkIixMI/s2312/20230528_150549_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhC9xKB3zTFz7LtDn_CuWZQ001iBskVEZH4Et_t6Mw_IiHi8F17SSeEExp3N9x_ZeWdjCOP9yrgwzCM61sAyYPIX_ZPMYZ-PzfeEHDh1K3LXNYnS_vXe_JkP7Q8HOviUHygVgApTTfVbyj48KgusE7ngls0Z3dt4eaMpD4l5zrhRFAOTtod8kLkIixMI/w480-h640/20230528_150549_resized.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Until then, be well. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Anna<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">xoxoxo</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTMtZgmaoxUdR0H71cj1MeItMvrHlDgp6111W4ja8aRT_bUYfdVby7BKnR1mCM7kGT-kGBukX7l7PdqdwfcB5DrdyNxKjfk60ah0-msSHAJdBDHiT-smyut1ouUP8yPjhRqA6sOCQSWH_bCAuk7N_luIM4h9tjeTQvtScndc8Th2VIdQDc6akszflWCU/s2312/20230528_144549_resized_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTMtZgmaoxUdR0H71cj1MeItMvrHlDgp6111W4ja8aRT_bUYfdVby7BKnR1mCM7kGT-kGBukX7l7PdqdwfcB5DrdyNxKjfk60ah0-msSHAJdBDHiT-smyut1ouUP8yPjhRqA6sOCQSWH_bCAuk7N_luIM4h9tjeTQvtScndc8Th2VIdQDc6akszflWCU/w480-h640/20230528_144549_resized_1.jpg" title="VISITING BREENHOLD GARDENS IN WINTER" width="480" /></a></p></div>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com14Breenhold Gardens, 29 The Avenue, Mount Wilson NSW 2786, Australia-33.511134 150.3652054-61.821367836178844 115.20895540000001 -5.2009001638211529 -174.47854459999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-81909048494031762662023-06-24T03:31:00.002-07:002023-06-24T03:31:37.862-07:00WHAT TO WEAR WHEN YOU HAVE THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IN ONE DAY<p>Hello dear friends, hope you are all ok</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now that my holiday story is done and filed, I can go back blogging about clothes.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHeNDjRRqCb-UyXMGIfp17ASeGdfmbutWg4NIc3nBQJ3dTLCIrS3nscCCV8jBvlJoK3T9owmlfmp8-mxpt4zx-23-9bzzGUVzY_qe-wKq48nRJfhatDwBxfjDTr7tN59X9fELzy46ZTIzP1vX9igEviGMvgCm9JzkVavu4fY0HyvobJ848Nwk3el2xMQ/s2312/20230601_145040_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHeNDjRRqCb-UyXMGIfp17ASeGdfmbutWg4NIc3nBQJ3dTLCIrS3nscCCV8jBvlJoK3T9owmlfmp8-mxpt4zx-23-9bzzGUVzY_qe-wKq48nRJfhatDwBxfjDTr7tN59X9fELzy46ZTIzP1vX9igEviGMvgCm9JzkVavu4fY0HyvobJ848Nwk3el2xMQ/w480-h640/20230601_145040_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I can’t speak for every fashion blogger but for me blogging about winter fashion has always been a challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, as we in OZ don’t have a winter as you
might experience in Europe or <o:p></o:p>Northern America, we tend not to focus too much on having multiple winter coats, present company included.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been
wearing the same wool coat for years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
looks good, it keeps me warm, has a classic style and I don't see a need to replace it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to my older daughter, a couple of
years ago she handed me down a coat from <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">COS</span></i> (worn throughout) so now I have two and can alternate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people I know don’t even have a need to
wear a coat, just a puffy jacket if the want to go for a walk. Otherwise they just wear thick jumpers, vests or quite often just a t-shirt will do.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsU9HNUPo4b6Cu_M-m7NWxFBDKphFu2ZPDZB0JNYn8i9h9DS4abjLnamtOD81KREw-fozN9BOG1dR1OJN7g0ezczb5kYKpbwn2gC6dGuhB2EEwDM7-_ouDBaVLRygxI9P6VrQbZ-xKKf6V0HEcxerXR0j4liJi7aZ0kQLUCXXgi024EPugl1k9iNkT78U/s2312/20230601_145326_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsU9HNUPo4b6Cu_M-m7NWxFBDKphFu2ZPDZB0JNYn8i9h9DS4abjLnamtOD81KREw-fozN9BOG1dR1OJN7g0ezczb5kYKpbwn2gC6dGuhB2EEwDM7-_ouDBaVLRygxI9P6VrQbZ-xKKf6V0HEcxerXR0j4liJi7aZ0kQLUCXXgi024EPugl1k9iNkT78U/w480-h640/20230601_145326_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As for me, after living in the former USSR for the first half of
my life, I am conditioned to wear clothes appropriate to the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Second, when taking photos of your winter outfit, you don’t just
take images wearing a coat, you need to show what you are wearing underneath
and I quite often feel too could to take the coat off.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYZGqEIL-k5YTOSirVOj9fLYbILP71WWFk7p_2VZ-ZkvoxMQiA5zZq5yDpSKsHi7zsDUZxqRPmqQhyrFR9MU9Zy-dIGtfiKo_BlJjgBKzssVjHc3XyvVSMY7wSZjrJv4CaB4Rddv3pf1WcE5JD1ZVtLLSHm2-L0lUKfsSIqU1xpuRccnuraqO63ELsAw/s4624/20230601_145345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYZGqEIL-k5YTOSirVOj9fLYbILP71WWFk7p_2VZ-ZkvoxMQiA5zZq5yDpSKsHi7zsDUZxqRPmqQhyrFR9MU9Zy-dIGtfiKo_BlJjgBKzssVjHc3XyvVSMY7wSZjrJv4CaB4Rddv3pf1WcE5JD1ZVtLLSHm2-L0lUKfsSIqU1xpuRccnuraqO63ELsAw/w480-h640/20230601_145345.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">I usually end up photographing the outfit in the comfort of
my own home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time, however, it was
different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was rather a strange day, it is started on a somber note because we had to attend a memorial, followed by lunch with my husband’s
business associates after which I had to pick up my granddaughter Edie from
school and her little brother Theodore from the day-care, so I had to come up
with the outfit suitable yet comfortable for all three occasions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbi7bf8v2phWm5hJPDfddTS1J-a6R1axyMMkGa7F1H2QLVCXravqAi3o2TTmy6hr8gcvbheoBRfxAZIdk4Jh4HmFXFufjjBeR_ucq3jOtsNk-4GCxn2OCmteQ_2SRDkT3wz5DDRCiWmgQwZK5qU0cuo8zejA7byxUgV5lqh-6Q-tyYoNvV8vQ0QKFN9o/s2312/20230601_145108_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbi7bf8v2phWm5hJPDfddTS1J-a6R1axyMMkGa7F1H2QLVCXravqAi3o2TTmy6hr8gcvbheoBRfxAZIdk4Jh4HmFXFufjjBeR_ucq3jOtsNk-4GCxn2OCmteQ_2SRDkT3wz5DDRCiWmgQwZK5qU0cuo8zejA7byxUgV5lqh-6Q-tyYoNvV8vQ0QKFN9o/w480-h640/20230601_145108_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Since it is expected to wear dark colours for sad events, I
settled for a monochromatic black and white palette.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
wore a black cashmere jumper, black cropped pants with occasional white
horizontal and vertical stripes, black boots and scarf and topped it with the grey coat.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bearing in mind my business lunch and not wanting to look
too severe, I wrapped a long string of pearls around my neck and paired it with
pearl tea-drop earrings to add some lightness to the look.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJuSg7dfapGmK2rH1Sis1sqm_IHXRbdsOGTqylLzCkE5MuuVLEDER9XnAow4JoQlKKWKBIkdLVkpMXQUszK6kIEejbZfs_84zIIRquh31ZD2wvqb702HlCpenpDZ5PE7ai8PpQDNTIGB1yAXPgUc1b2HS-_LoZaIwP3xx6p8jPMwYZNkswB0vbNRNAGlY/s2312/20230601_145226_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJuSg7dfapGmK2rH1Sis1sqm_IHXRbdsOGTqylLzCkE5MuuVLEDER9XnAow4JoQlKKWKBIkdLVkpMXQUszK6kIEejbZfs_84zIIRquh31ZD2wvqb702HlCpenpDZ5PE7ai8PpQDNTIGB1yAXPgUc1b2HS-_LoZaIwP3xx6p8jPMwYZNkswB0vbNRNAGlY/w480-h640/20230601_145226_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I was debating between wearing more formal footwear, but it
would be difficult for me to keep up with the kids, so I opted for a pair of
black and white sneakers from LV instead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Besides, the days when the sneakers were worn to do some sort of physical
activity only are long gone and since have become the footwear <i>de jour</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSONWqeso022D1k5iBdtsx6Q8yAZEmUwJbep_TLxcmarAxGSIxem4U3dstOGqsjlqOsGB4iaupaJInQVBg4dTEpJnftH-HNpJ_UNHl4WgofMhqP2J2xA29htVvjQ36jl_1wZT-pa7xoUAnY6tiUpCZjL0ODEC0YmDSczHwSCWjYcYNdkbzQUExT4uOPxA/s2312/20230601_145202_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSONWqeso022D1k5iBdtsx6Q8yAZEmUwJbep_TLxcmarAxGSIxem4U3dstOGqsjlqOsGB4iaupaJInQVBg4dTEpJnftH-HNpJ_UNHl4WgofMhqP2J2xA29htVvjQ36jl_1wZT-pa7xoUAnY6tiUpCZjL0ODEC0YmDSczHwSCWjYcYNdkbzQUExT4uOPxA/w480-h640/20230601_145202_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Somewhere between the engagements, I asked my husband to
take few images of my OTD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The day was
not too cold, yet I wasn’t ready to take my coat off completely, so I just loosened the belt slightly so you can get the idea.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiliuP-uIyO47IOQfeB2ONjaC-S9DVUkkD_5IzxQ3dhRQWy6OAwnvJO-Gwwv98iUl6cFzCcis7MIrdsepRm5iXsdKkcV0-6FyeEu0i_E0pNk2oAgrcoPJlB0uz8azX1gCMqxL9zF3EpXELsPVYFcaaD_woZ1xpIQsl1UWZVA8DJAxma6PYLJagQmWYKzn0/s4624/20230601_150624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiliuP-uIyO47IOQfeB2ONjaC-S9DVUkkD_5IzxQ3dhRQWy6OAwnvJO-Gwwv98iUl6cFzCcis7MIrdsepRm5iXsdKkcV0-6FyeEu0i_E0pNk2oAgrcoPJlB0uz8azX1gCMqxL9zF3EpXELsPVYFcaaD_woZ1xpIQsl1UWZVA8DJAxma6PYLJagQmWYKzn0/w480-h640/20230601_150624.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><div style="text-align: left;">Until then,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anna</div><div style="text-align: left;">xoxoxo</div><p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-32105837197982579572023-06-18T00:51:00.000-07:002023-06-18T00:51:01.329-07:00OUR BALI HOLIDAY PART II - SEMINYAK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello dear friends, hope you are well.</div></div><p>As I promised in the previous post, I am picking up exactly where I left you, on the road from <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Ubud</span></i> to <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seminyak</span></i> . As I mentioned in the first part of my Bali Odyssey, <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Ubud</span></i> and <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Seminyak</i></span> have totally different vibes yet both are very interesting places, each in its own right and it's worth visiting both of them. If you are joining us right now and missed the first part of my story, you can catch it<b><i><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2023/06/our-bali-holiday-part-one-ubud.html" target="_blank"> here</a></span></u></i></b> and if you follow me on <b><i><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lookingfabfifty/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></u></i></b>, you already know how much we enjoyed our Bali holiday.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNlF5NwKa95ZbczRsynC0Zmd-Eda_2lP74KyaagW2NQnahX-flMBcD5_3_BbGoN1tW5TvPJMp2cVon0ufbAy0YX_cwkZQ-e46UwOV_5E_FDdQrnLixwrNQzAEyVziTUbx3939kUJjUjZyGqqbzBr1qlA4F46zY-6XNzZGpPtG8MiUE3Ew_ldTTSMt/s2312/20230514_170804_resized_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNlF5NwKa95ZbczRsynC0Zmd-Eda_2lP74KyaagW2NQnahX-flMBcD5_3_BbGoN1tW5TvPJMp2cVon0ufbAy0YX_cwkZQ-e46UwOV_5E_FDdQrnLixwrNQzAEyVziTUbx3939kUJjUjZyGqqbzBr1qlA4F46zY-6XNzZGpPtG8MiUE3Ew_ldTTSMt/w480-h640/20230514_170804_resized_1.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>It took us no more then two hours to reach Seminyak and check in <b><i><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">My Villas in Bali</span></u></i></b>. The attraction of this place was it's prime position in the heart of Seminyak while offering a private oasis to each guest. Each villa comes with a swimming pool, a peaceful Balinese garden, in-house masseur and a private butler who will prepare and serve us breakfast. We were given an iPhone with a single phone number which we can call anytime we require something from the host. All we needed to do every morning was to send him a message of our breakfast choice (American, Continental, eggs cooked to your taste, traditional Balinese breakfast dish etc) and 20 minutes later he would come over bringing all the necessary ingredients with him and cook and serve us our breakfast. No matter the choice, every breakfast would begin with a glass of freshly squeezed juice and a plate of freshly cut local fruit. </p><p>I wasn't very comfortable with this arrangement at first but then my husband pointed out that we will not have this opportunity again any time soon so why don't enjoy it why we can.</p><p>We arrived at the villa in late afternoon and since we had no plans for the evening, our driver suggested that we should take a walk down to the beach to watch sunset and have dinner at the beach club called <a href="https://laplancha-bali.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank"><i>La Plancha</i></a>, bohemian beachfront Spanish restaurant that serves tapas and bar. We did some unpacking and then went out. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZ1wzAvEKbjUdCJfO0y2JGwHLr1H_tSityQaFfsxsgemOqh2SFu0vLEVMuv4xLhkFWBaBJ5C4uEWwgTWfte5SRvTuOumPH3kyFT3njDrCDGMhejebwe9Q_orQcme1pT-qfZRP5AP1WbkC8YIUyy38kWEfXBpgsqiVaN7Hjw50bEg2z6Zejjq6VrR8/s2312/20230515_171714_resized_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZ1wzAvEKbjUdCJfO0y2JGwHLr1H_tSityQaFfsxsgemOqh2SFu0vLEVMuv4xLhkFWBaBJ5C4uEWwgTWfte5SRvTuOumPH3kyFT3njDrCDGMhejebwe9Q_orQcme1pT-qfZRP5AP1WbkC8YIUyy38kWEfXBpgsqiVaN7Hjw50bEg2z6Zejjq6VrR8/w480-h640/20230515_171714_resized_1.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>The minute we were on the street, we got sensory overload from the cacophony of noises and sounds coming from cars and motorbike roaring past, car horns from the passing taxis, calls from the staff sitting outside massage parlours, tattoo shops, bars, souvenir shops etc offering their goods and services. Luckily, the walk was not too long and soon we reach Seminyak Beach and asked for direction to <b><i><u><a href="https://laplancha-bali.com/" target="_blank">La Plancha</a></u></i></b>. As we walked along the shore we saw a sea of colouful bean bags spread right on the sand under the bright traditional Balinese umbrellas and realised that we had reached our destination. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Afgy9lX-kVe9g7zGhhzA9EDPnT_M5_Zxhak4o9irzALuAcfBOdODkCs14aiH0NVaG1ihjYDpIlFCD854NsGdGVsmchkhMCI1nz7ffyh5h6NbwcUxvbpFOK4XCtkRxDDbyTl56HZt1vA5DwN-X2b7r8uSN2YbAKNSeAFMgdAPkmk28MerDajjhcge/s2312/20230514_181017_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Afgy9lX-kVe9g7zGhhzA9EDPnT_M5_Zxhak4o9irzALuAcfBOdODkCs14aiH0NVaG1ihjYDpIlFCD854NsGdGVsmchkhMCI1nz7ffyh5h6NbwcUxvbpFOK4XCtkRxDDbyTl56HZt1vA5DwN-X2b7r8uSN2YbAKNSeAFMgdAPkmk28MerDajjhcge/w480-h640/20230514_181017_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>We both agreed that we are too old to sit on the beanbags and instead walked to the restaurant and asked for seats upstairs. It offered a panoramic view over the whole scene: the ocean, the surf, the beach underneath us looking amazing - covered with the beanbags and umbrellas and hundred and hundreds of people eating, drinking, dancing, swimming and generally having a great time. We loved it all. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw3YE3TzWsW7qn_MeYgJSq12CPJfLa9viQ2JsLcZXt-g_MEPpYEJ43puVR1sJpDAsoa8-oTZppfV8QE1Qv0LhkGh-r6kpGz_kZ8BJjeHRcm5AvkonjIe-j-ng3jSewyXHLNEIJ7aqSOLly-uvZCCgM8o42X_KWKQEvZVD-1HkKmqKHYZMFLDcHKCVr/s1280/coct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw3YE3TzWsW7qn_MeYgJSq12CPJfLa9viQ2JsLcZXt-g_MEPpYEJ43puVR1sJpDAsoa8-oTZppfV8QE1Qv0LhkGh-r6kpGz_kZ8BJjeHRcm5AvkonjIe-j-ng3jSewyXHLNEIJ7aqSOLly-uvZCCgM8o42X_KWKQEvZVD-1HkKmqKHYZMFLDcHKCVr/w480-h640/coct2.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>We ordered a couple of sundowners, a few plates of food and settled to watch the sunset. All the dishes that we ordered were cooked on a round flat metal pate following the Spanish tradition and tasted absolutely delicious. When the sun came down, we were mesmerised by the bright colours spread all over the skies and their reflection in the ocean.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9LG0ZVypLv5CeypdxheLXRnNrwA7AgH7WsbKgkFOHsDhSs9pDx7AA4AEQxd_aO28Zs1DrC0he6cbUM8yg1fwOEngJaS1p9GtxekpThRNmRqkMC_4tR-zYDPZgzxcLKTemmKELbb2_vWT5we6MfrLyDhUygjYxuM7-J8rjuKVH-RuGahepxQxMPa0/s2312/20230514_174440_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9LG0ZVypLv5CeypdxheLXRnNrwA7AgH7WsbKgkFOHsDhSs9pDx7AA4AEQxd_aO28Zs1DrC0he6cbUM8yg1fwOEngJaS1p9GtxekpThRNmRqkMC_4tR-zYDPZgzxcLKTemmKELbb2_vWT5we6MfrLyDhUygjYxuM7-J8rjuKVH-RuGahepxQxMPa0/w480-h640/20230514_174440_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>As I previously mentioned, we had a list of sites and things that we would like to do and we got to it straight away. First on our list was a trip to <b><i><u><a href="https://www.tanahlot.id/" target="_blank">Tanah Lot</a></u></i></b>. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZ4fQmc_3e_14m5N4DhNMLJS7oQ5FfM9A3b7AEgyFrkaTVB4FgcvXCS4c9wXv2HnL2yHvk_pZ57c3Cyl69Wxnx911Mc3_JABwzHTrFyOo3QRRzBVHCN9vtYrdhapv1vsXOOHmU9MjTQ5G2H81I7wFl5ZkdvKNW23EGBTL9e-e_sNDi-QmyaXktXIn/s2312/20230515_121346_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1734" data-original-width="2312" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZ4fQmc_3e_14m5N4DhNMLJS7oQ5FfM9A3b7AEgyFrkaTVB4FgcvXCS4c9wXv2HnL2yHvk_pZ57c3Cyl69Wxnx911Mc3_JABwzHTrFyOo3QRRzBVHCN9vtYrdhapv1vsXOOHmU9MjTQ5G2H81I7wFl5ZkdvKNW23EGBTL9e-e_sNDi-QmyaXktXIn/w640-h480/20230515_121346_resized.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p>It is a rock formation overlooking the Indian Ocean on which an ancient Hindu pilgrimage temple was built in the 16th century. When the tide is high it looks like the temple is floating but when the tide is low people can walk to the temple to receive a blessing.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRo68lRqvRTb9jlGfHctX08qrtCG6HGX08JxupwQJ9wxU5-72_3AOXndaoxqeUFHAoicBy4BKwy7mEKbBCPdA5puC8gw5C2u21sJgAFKst2asyCYBsokUh2SLpFNszc7WQlBLn0xIF7zl0GiWisomkp9IEBodcg3c6-SqGEP04iC3OVNIJ4fa3PL8/s2312/20230515_123246_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRo68lRqvRTb9jlGfHctX08qrtCG6HGX08JxupwQJ9wxU5-72_3AOXndaoxqeUFHAoicBy4BKwy7mEKbBCPdA5puC8gw5C2u21sJgAFKst2asyCYBsokUh2SLpFNszc7WQlBLn0xIF7zl0GiWisomkp9IEBodcg3c6-SqGEP04iC3OVNIJ4fa3PL8/w480-h640/20230515_123246_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKziUswW-xscDT1tH5CZH7esqmYPWrFKNTrKH01Bpbo109ydEh1mFMwvQ6fhyHE2NREWIkozJ44IYOWwkXubvpUfuoYjJpXrjeVUVxOInbFmFhjlJAFFSFdHb_6G4J4F3K4mcyJD-3lScNiNF-3jH8WlTvveEkfT337WqO9TxQ_8o2JnNfkH9Kk7n/s2312/20230515_124019_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1734" data-original-width="2312" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKziUswW-xscDT1tH5CZH7esqmYPWrFKNTrKH01Bpbo109ydEh1mFMwvQ6fhyHE2NREWIkozJ44IYOWwkXubvpUfuoYjJpXrjeVUVxOInbFmFhjlJAFFSFdHb_6G4J4F3K4mcyJD-3lScNiNF-3jH8WlTvveEkfT337WqO9TxQ_8o2JnNfkH9Kk7n/w640-h480/20230515_124019_resized.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">We took a slow walk around taking in the scenery, the view
and the spirituality of the place. We
fought through the traffic on the way back to villa and upon arrival put our
swimming pool to a good use.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The following day we wanted to see the famous statue of
Garuda. When we were in Bali 7 years ago, the
monument was in its rudimentary stage but even then it looked mighty impressive so
we were very keen to see it completed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gkm232qczGQC11hfsRYzq7Db1qfKiQQzL_N1A05HnDWejETuAFpePcJHICxnk6VDjlOoOqLnkZd7IhTP6TfRbd7JslqFOEzkmgjm_V2Of4_Y30eOOZh7nZb8jKhowwPKu6daVYd_-JE-mwp9iKvE6kMwahABhtM1p-3ch2O1DCgoPQzPONMWdIBz/s2312/20230518_124447_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gkm232qczGQC11hfsRYzq7Db1qfKiQQzL_N1A05HnDWejETuAFpePcJHICxnk6VDjlOoOqLnkZd7IhTP6TfRbd7JslqFOEzkmgjm_V2Of4_Y30eOOZh7nZb8jKhowwPKu6daVYd_-JE-mwp9iKvE6kMwahABhtM1p-3ch2O1DCgoPQzPONMWdIBz/w480-h640/20230518_124447_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEjB08kNoyK86_fyH1t-kLqnB846p8B4Yu7iZKPMKw4-4Se15k7-heO2NEZt06YnOuxYvQK_RYxElLAFcEAnkkUNu2gxhv-8aPBwnRAslbzuu9zApYWJeOFmvbnshZHIMQ1KbqzXZiXNx3zW9D-y-ggpUVNpzgDWJIfu-ruKMZpgMNmcl5II4_Azx/s2312/20230518_124152_resized_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1734" data-original-width="2312" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEjB08kNoyK86_fyH1t-kLqnB846p8B4Yu7iZKPMKw4-4Se15k7-heO2NEZt06YnOuxYvQK_RYxElLAFcEAnkkUNu2gxhv-8aPBwnRAslbzuu9zApYWJeOFmvbnshZHIMQ1KbqzXZiXNx3zW9D-y-ggpUVNpzgDWJIfu-ruKMZpgMNmcl5II4_Azx/w640-h480/20230518_124152_resized_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">Its full name of the statue is <b><i><u><a href="https://www.gwkbali.com/" target="_blank">Garuda Wisny Kinsana</a></u></i></b> aka <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">GWK</span></i>,
it is 122 meters tall and is located in <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.gwkbali.com/" target="_blank">Garuda Wisny Kinsana Kultural Park</a>.</u> This challenging project took engineers, stonemasons and other skilled artisans over 20 years to construct. It sits on top of the hill and is so tall that you can see it in the distance from almost anywhere.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPF6IWtbSKNF4bwIwUMn2M8BmkwXTPR9YiPef9bS5_NaJh4HUzAly6rUxoLVy122N4lB-5HKw42fvxWzOgGZDaBtb9wKHuPUfdg02AIDUjZ96_OJDTS2ZCFlm8DJlaWM3GpLI-gsnWfw6mGBeYMey42YVczFkxtpKkcSdcvvnEdvcKRHlyNy-6rSW/s2312/20230518_122953_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPF6IWtbSKNF4bwIwUMn2M8BmkwXTPR9YiPef9bS5_NaJh4HUzAly6rUxoLVy122N4lB-5HKw42fvxWzOgGZDaBtb9wKHuPUfdg02AIDUjZ96_OJDTS2ZCFlm8DJlaWM3GpLI-gsnWfw6mGBeYMey42YVczFkxtpKkcSdcvvnEdvcKRHlyNy-6rSW/w480-h640/20230518_122953_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal">In order to get to close to the statue, you need to buy a ticket and hop
on an open bus that will drive you along the winding road through the park where you begin to appreciate the full scale of the project. The bus takes you only to the base of the statue
and if you want to see the inside of it, you have to pay again. We were quite happy just to walk around
admiring the statue int its size and beauty. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPOq1hg2STBf7PuY4WQZS9D3p9GRrWevEq_834j-1oSuLNf6vIpczWj1MEgVwKChjWJZDM8aIjjXp02RoAWZEfgZrBNO-Ag6tG2oa9JB-M4f8KI6kfIZidN29_B70yFBhbJXL8Rl4f2FvJWHVSsFwFDfDu2t0kBQYiOQ0gBwKVJoEuRj4duDkcvPM/s2312/20230518_123559_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPOq1hg2STBf7PuY4WQZS9D3p9GRrWevEq_834j-1oSuLNf6vIpczWj1MEgVwKChjWJZDM8aIjjXp02RoAWZEfgZrBNO-Ag6tG2oa9JB-M4f8KI6kfIZidN29_B70yFBhbJXL8Rl4f2FvJWHVSsFwFDfDu2t0kBQYiOQ0gBwKVJoEuRj4duDkcvPM/w480-h640/20230518_123559_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">Just thinking of how many labour hours, materials and technical and creative skills were poured into this project to make it a reality makes you appreciate how far can people go in order to fulfill their visions and dreams. It is truly a magnificent structure and its presence could be felt all over Bali. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1n1oTN12tc34yUlDv4PmrV-KE7-dBAcJPiaeACeqYicE3OJ_e0IbLWYMACM-CpIVQLOfSJvJSnozdfG8fiXnTpZp2FCZ5NN3hRCCbNsJ5qR9HeFIvYjoJac5hwvCUO2MplrtBEEOvRohkJVKADEZfr9SsBONIXN7dnKkRBiSwELjEz0FQhuopD6X/s2312/20230518_124036_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1734" data-original-width="2312" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1n1oTN12tc34yUlDv4PmrV-KE7-dBAcJPiaeACeqYicE3OJ_e0IbLWYMACM-CpIVQLOfSJvJSnozdfG8fiXnTpZp2FCZ5NN3hRCCbNsJ5qR9HeFIvYjoJac5hwvCUO2MplrtBEEOvRohkJVKADEZfr9SsBONIXN7dnKkRBiSwELjEz0FQhuopD6X/w640-h480/20230518_124036_resized.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">After a while, we started a slow descent back to the bus and shortly after were back in a carpark where Kadek (our driver) met us and drove us back to the villa. </p><p class="MsoNormal">When we woke up the next morning, I felt that I had have enough of sightseeing and a bit of shopping sounds like a good change. There are three places for shopping that every tourist should visit: <b><i><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://seminyakvillage.com/" target="_blank">Seminyak Village</a></span></u></i></b>, <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Seminyak Square</b></span></i> and <b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oberoi Flea Market</span></i></b>. They are in walking distance from one another but apart from a few boutiques, all the shops were selling the same staff that we have already seen in Ubud. However, we dutifully walked up and down the streets, mostly just doing window shopping. When we thought that we had enough, we stopped at the lovely place called <b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bossmanbali/?hl=en" target="_blank">BossMan</a></span></i></b>, the first dedicated burger joint in Seminyak, for lunch. They were exceptionally delicious and well-priced.</p><p class="MsoNormal">One day went did some snorkeling. We didn't want to drive too far and our driver took us to a very popular snorkeling destination in <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Nusa Dua</span></i>. The tickets for one hour of snorkeling were quite expensive but when the boat that took us out to the spot, stopped the motor and we jumped int the water, it was so dirty and full of rubbish floating around us that we climbed on board almost immediately and asked the crew to take us back ashore. We were quite disappointed and slightly angry from this bad experience. Thankfully, Kadek knew another spot that he promised would be very good but it was about 2 hours away by car. This time we didn't hesitate and the trip, although rather long due to the unbelievable traffic, was worth every minute. The water was crystal clear and very warm and we saw the most amazing fish. It was as good if not better than what we saw in the Great Barrier Reef.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBJN2XWq374sgHEfDUqftqRZBpcBZ5vP85iAiGL9STyTZcepOogdk90Ewbu3SF3pJNiRTyqc9A6YjLOnM_krjUlmI4VEGVyjrprnmUmbksrH3epWHKd9bux8KDq2keccIDurKQsrn1B68OLqGqxcyTfPeqskwbAuj8EzGr1_JE41ObaStJznRs48k/s2312/20230518_170841_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBJN2XWq374sgHEfDUqftqRZBpcBZ5vP85iAiGL9STyTZcepOogdk90Ewbu3SF3pJNiRTyqc9A6YjLOnM_krjUlmI4VEGVyjrprnmUmbksrH3epWHKd9bux8KDq2keccIDurKQsrn1B68OLqGqxcyTfPeqskwbAuj8EzGr1_JE41ObaStJznRs48k/w480-h640/20230518_170841_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">On our last day in Bali, we decided to take things slowly. Our plane was leaving late in the evening and we agreed that we've done enough and will take things slowly. After breakfast, we packed our bags and decided to walk down to the beach and have our farewell drinks and lunch at La Plancha.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0uQ03Bvp1rC8PI2YgyE0eTa1XfwxEfB6kFCkgz-64tS-idcJmD0doNnrfOsLJmtZOEkCBGNZCjwmE4s2hWVnLPuYBdA4Gtkn4hqieqHny9uligArySwY00vryJaKy-AjkD0XLtIXKGGKQLqE6GZGRIP6Lmuj4knQoiJYZNeg_2tVmVdKkebiWCiK/s2312/20230514_183301_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0uQ03Bvp1rC8PI2YgyE0eTa1XfwxEfB6kFCkgz-64tS-idcJmD0doNnrfOsLJmtZOEkCBGNZCjwmE4s2hWVnLPuYBdA4Gtkn4hqieqHny9uligArySwY00vryJaKy-AjkD0XLtIXKGGKQLqE6GZGRIP6Lmuj4knQoiJYZNeg_2tVmVdKkebiWCiK/w480-h640/20230514_183301_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuQX7cCWUXCLm-hDo2lZ-TtJMx1X7zq3n6bLWr09J1kswmBFTOTXnAg90k7AdpSrgQ5cc9-guCzUvzFuMsonG6b5eo6a1bhHB8VBKU1BN6_ujED2UKfU8Y6ugf5aCXoU4_a7XihuVX_rdn0hBus3q4gvqdWHaesdcVb1Ob4HF4KrRaTnogJieCiA3/s1024/cock1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuQX7cCWUXCLm-hDo2lZ-TtJMx1X7zq3n6bLWr09J1kswmBFTOTXnAg90k7AdpSrgQ5cc9-guCzUvzFuMsonG6b5eo6a1bhHB8VBKU1BN6_ujED2UKfU8Y6ugf5aCXoU4_a7XihuVX_rdn0hBus3q4gvqdWHaesdcVb1Ob4HF4KrRaTnogJieCiA3/w480-h640/cock1.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">After lunch, we slowly walked back to the villa, had a swim in our pool, read and have some rest until it was time to say goodbye to our host and drive to airport to fly back to Sydney.</p><p class="MsoNormal">I hope you enjoyed reading my Bali Odyssey. If you are planning your trip to Bali, please don't hesitate to ask me any questions in a comment section below.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Until then,</p><p class="MsoNormal">Anna</p><p class="MsoNormal">xoxoxo</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com19Bali, Indonesia-8.4095178 115.188916-36.719751636178842 80.032666 19.900716036178846 150.345166tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-22637257535522820932023-06-05T02:33:00.000-07:002023-06-05T02:33:22.233-07:00OUR BALI HOLIDAY PART ONE - UBUD<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">Hello again, my dear readers. Hope you are all ok.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are back from our holidays in <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Bali</span></i> and I can’t wait to
tell you all about it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our plan was to go there for nine days splitting them between two places that we really like, <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Ubud</span></i> and <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seminyak</span></i>. The town of <span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic;">Ubud</span> is known as centre for traditional crafts and dance. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wA342UFZKst2QFDFDU_rmQEONDsSUDVqK1njgpK7i7k3dbem9qHI95FSuElsNjojqUzhFVtVYyx_gW5trsjAdSzUm4SyCenAyCaxaAhsodqxMHrmQQfeU2ABs4IhMQK4vGaTwx_W1PbNryTnkSdJN693zhLVtvdGCbrJ-lp3kZbJQnXOp_BUWAOn/s2312/20230512_140104_resized_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wA342UFZKst2QFDFDU_rmQEONDsSUDVqK1njgpK7i7k3dbem9qHI95FSuElsNjojqUzhFVtVYyx_gW5trsjAdSzUm4SyCenAyCaxaAhsodqxMHrmQQfeU2ABs4IhMQK4vGaTwx_W1PbNryTnkSdJN693zhLVtvdGCbrJ-lp3kZbJQnXOp_BUWAOn/w480-h640/20230512_140104_resized_2.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">It is surrounded by deep forests, terraced rice paddies dotted with Hindu temples and shrines and is home to a top class eco and health retreats, a vast collection of art galleries and other
creative outlets. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcf43Lu5awAtLAUZ5uXUH4-2oFiuCD3LnC1GbASvw8vADqEXFi7TX7sK7hoYNFicfX9q9LJAUTqyY4-hfuH2Ram3NSYXunMSxdRIyQo-dijNxq9bLadw4zXFohA8PVPoO1jFuWm6kf9i5iWqC43fQVjPI_kopaSAS9yVkbmcErv3e8MXFjl4MNRk8/s2312/20230513_110204_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcf43Lu5awAtLAUZ5uXUH4-2oFiuCD3LnC1GbASvw8vADqEXFi7TX7sK7hoYNFicfX9q9LJAUTqyY4-hfuH2Ram3NSYXunMSxdRIyQo-dijNxq9bLadw4zXFohA8PVPoO1jFuWm6kf9i5iWqC43fQVjPI_kopaSAS9yVkbmcErv3e8MXFjl4MNRk8/w480-h640/20230513_110204_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">Seminyak, on the other hand is a trendy place known for its luxury hotels, hip cafes as well as restaurants and high-end clothing boutiques and homewares shops lining every street to which you turn. They have a totally different vibe and attract different crowds but we wanted to experience the best of two worlds. We decided to spent the first three days in Ubud, decompressing from the buzz and fuss of the big city and after that we will pack our bags and would arrange a drive to take to Seminyak which is about 1.5 hour away by car, depending on the traffic.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7t4pxzeCXy_llB0Lo6-VXIY5518rSgw_SEUhROr6lZmDdP0qGTQsNm46Y9BHjyAVRT23RdwZnEWrKOVMceugn3ooHeEBtPsXPSX926fkOfddVJIxfsl5ijAF_ELvdHZhPIeck6wch_WyXuirhMF0B1YjQq2RuHOjTbdZ1H7WKNU-fWkrRN7nQy04D/s2312/ubud.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7t4pxzeCXy_llB0Lo6-VXIY5518rSgw_SEUhROr6lZmDdP0qGTQsNm46Y9BHjyAVRT23RdwZnEWrKOVMceugn3ooHeEBtPsXPSX926fkOfddVJIxfsl5ijAF_ELvdHZhPIeck6wch_WyXuirhMF0B1YjQq2RuHOjTbdZ1H7WKNU-fWkrRN7nQy04D/w480-h640/ubud.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">We did quite a bit of research of where to stay as we always do since both of us are
quite particular about what we like and most importantly what we don't about a place. One of our high priorities is the layout of the
rooms. Don't laugh, but we take extra caution to make sure that the bathroom and toilet facilities
are separated from the main quarters by a solid wall and a door as on our travels we came
across quite a few hotels and resorts where the boundaries between the two are rather blurred. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTrcqyDub3mmnBArqw2kK0zBfA26M66qhBsetx6bCNyXnGcex4A1sv-th050hqz1d0anbinVZbCGP-sqnLT-nKZ3bIY1oQbTw3yW2CPwqo52XYsUqCG-1i4xPeG5CAgpQXYzVylrPGbD0xYAt9ik9dGyv8fdDEt5GeYMjTMyd4grIKVjqOVHPW0Si/s4624/20230512_082729.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTrcqyDub3mmnBArqw2kK0zBfA26M66qhBsetx6bCNyXnGcex4A1sv-th050hqz1d0anbinVZbCGP-sqnLT-nKZ3bIY1oQbTw3yW2CPwqo52XYsUqCG-1i4xPeG5CAgpQXYzVylrPGbD0xYAt9ik9dGyv8fdDEt5GeYMjTMyd4grIKVjqOVHPW0Si/w480-h640/20230512_082729.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">We once stayed at a golf retreat where the wall between the bathroom and the bedroom was made entirely of glass with no curtain in sight. It does look great on a picture
but in reality totally grosses me out. In the
end we found a lovely looking place call <b><i><u><a href="https://www.tejaprana.com/" target="_blank">Tejaprana Resort and Spa</a>.</u></i></b> <i>It </i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #323232; font-size: 18px; text-align: center;">comprises 28 cosily furnished villas</span><span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #323232; font-size: 18px; text-align: center;">, all facing east allowing you to take full advantage of the warmth and benefits of the morning sun. Each villa is complemented with a gazebo, an infinity plunge pool and an outdoor natural stone bathtub bringing you yet closer to the Balinese landscape embracing the resort.</span></i></span><span face=""Source Sans Pro", sans-serif" style="background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #323232; font-size: 18px; text-align: center;"> </span>The only
time you might see other residents is over breakfast that is served on a big
open terrace along a common pool providing the same vista views that you
get from your villa. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KYTxH5jh2zS_SNhs8km225xGv8Y-r6h72euF4gI3ZcfKFEsq1gwtUrju6VY3z5jNakh7PciCNKFm9GnwlJQA2_X5xkMovUPQZxqzArmj9RuMiWxJZpA2btKErWRLwelbp3lxi1nKgeLygWwa7VOwJrYHYzlJph9eUVTB7UKJawowIFnIglsOQVnb/s1024/pool.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KYTxH5jh2zS_SNhs8km225xGv8Y-r6h72euF4gI3ZcfKFEsq1gwtUrju6VY3z5jNakh7PciCNKFm9GnwlJQA2_X5xkMovUPQZxqzArmj9RuMiWxJZpA2btKErWRLwelbp3lxi1nKgeLygWwa7VOwJrYHYzlJph9eUVTB7UKJawowIFnIglsOQVnb/w480-h640/pool.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The rooms are beautifully furnished, its decor showcasing Balinese culture and a craftsmanship of the local artisans while keeping up with the modern world like the presence of latest model of a Nespresso machine, build-in adaptors and docks that
solve your electrical currency differences, also next to each bed was a build- panel with touch-up light switches that allow you to control all the light features inside and outside without leaving the bed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxVRLLbNTeIDgdC19TZQbPx6WJQfApXgh-gRaw3XBn71-efWN0Kxq73qZaUE4sv3gUvAASUKQT_tTZd08Yb-viGYXi9L8odhDHcUHAhz-7Wsl8_h9Yk0OiVBma-5nnDUcqxrraw_nvlntYXkfDYsoAi2yOB6y1SdWpDaCfJxb-C3P8vMl-Oeq-aqQ/s800/flower.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="599" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxVRLLbNTeIDgdC19TZQbPx6WJQfApXgh-gRaw3XBn71-efWN0Kxq73qZaUE4sv3gUvAASUKQT_tTZd08Yb-viGYXi9L8odhDHcUHAhz-7Wsl8_h9Yk0OiVBma-5nnDUcqxrraw_nvlntYXkfDYsoAi2yOB6y1SdWpDaCfJxb-C3P8vMl-Oeq-aqQ/w480-h640/flower.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">By the time we landed, cleared customs and
arrived at the villa was 4 o’clock Australian time. The moment the staff brought our luggage insight, we
crashed the bed and fell into a blissful sleep.
You can imagine my surprise when I woke up to some strange noises coming
from the pool area. I carefully peeled
through the glass doors and saw a monkey sitting on our roof staring back at
me. We were warned not to stare back at
them as they might attack you but I couldn't resist taking a photo of the ape. Surprisingly, it seemed not to
mind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNc0UNto0mAzZx37jb5qdsiP3k28TUm0Puo6qF_91BDbt0BJlGfIjVVkL1ioa7V-yFw80E2MxYv2JnyUfnkYv0ZxE-qNLSdzCpR4cW6qzVGIJO1k7tk5gzEKTmvp-MwKN6-iG-F2nayXsAkPaB8Jf8BbIgkN3xRLal86jtXNOUPAG38VSVdR76nD1l/s1280/monkey.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNc0UNto0mAzZx37jb5qdsiP3k28TUm0Puo6qF_91BDbt0BJlGfIjVVkL1ioa7V-yFw80E2MxYv2JnyUfnkYv0ZxE-qNLSdzCpR4cW6qzVGIJO1k7tk5gzEKTmvp-MwKN6-iG-F2nayXsAkPaB8Jf8BbIgkN3xRLal86jtXNOUPAG38VSVdR76nD1l/w480-h640/monkey.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There were a couple of things that we read about on a net that we haven't seen or done before and after a lovely breakfast we contacted our driver to take us to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; font-size: 16px;"><b><i>Tegenungan Waterfall</i></b>,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a2b49; font-size: 16px;"> one of Bali's most beautiful spots and the top 10 of highly recommended things to do while in <i>Ubud</i>. </span> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJwU4i4GjcI3Nt30MGhqcVIUZDbpCkS-opGB2UI2BEweqm-qpS22GvdjA0zG23JdIThxKy1nPorSp4mTggz0Q1q0jKZ0mD3C6jxpGc5z0ulBBwY1K_JRTihrPzlKeNOWIqG57gzcr_yhdFU6fctpNWgA3rt7tybjpmUzZIr9qex_pcFM9T1deSjd7/s2312/water.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJwU4i4GjcI3Nt30MGhqcVIUZDbpCkS-opGB2UI2BEweqm-qpS22GvdjA0zG23JdIThxKy1nPorSp4mTggz0Q1q0jKZ0mD3C6jxpGc5z0ulBBwY1K_JRTihrPzlKeNOWIqG57gzcr_yhdFU6fctpNWgA3rt7tybjpmUzZIr9qex_pcFM9T1deSjd7/w480-h640/water.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">As I mentioned a few times before, my husband and I have been to Bali many times. We fell in love with this
place from the first visit back in 2004. We stayed at a private villa that included a butler, a chef and a chauffeur named Kadek. He is a highly professional and a very kind man. We liked him
a lot, so whenever we are in Bali we use his services. Sadly due to the
development and shift in demographic and recent war in Ukraine a lot of people
have come to live there since our first visit and the traffic which was not on its good behavior back
then, has become a total nuisance. When it used to take half hour is now
taking almost two and his was not peak season yet.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlTl-n3zU6whveaoov2P6cP0tFaJVFrJczLThyM3D9YV5OZ3V_bdUsoN8rnh9BbObubku0QairxTXxZPS3WXUt5RgCfOV9JrKiBSGT3wlsplxSHecknxJVu3Z2wCvgmGC6BcE1rlBqhGoo_y9LIfjuiGMNKRHdnjtl8AqW3VfJ3Lpy13QdHa4a4JY/s2312/20230513_111003_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlTl-n3zU6whveaoov2P6cP0tFaJVFrJczLThyM3D9YV5OZ3V_bdUsoN8rnh9BbObubku0QairxTXxZPS3WXUt5RgCfOV9JrKiBSGT3wlsplxSHecknxJVu3Z2wCvgmGC6BcE1rlBqhGoo_y9LIfjuiGMNKRHdnjtl8AqW3VfJ3Lpy13QdHa4a4JY/w480-h640/20230513_111003_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Anyway, we made it to the waterfall, it looks and sounds
mighty powerful. We hoped that we would be able to swim there but it
was not the case. The waterfall looked and sounded very powerful and attracts a lot of visitors all year round. Another recently added attraction was <b><i><u><a href="https://balidiscovery.com/bali-glass-bridge-open-to-the-public/" target="_blank">Bali Glass bridge</a></u></i></b>. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzcNEDbdwsiGejjQcJg_DwL6XXEpRb3jwmVMnRHTx4Gq4M7AX9vf_Jgz9K-obmn1V1gkRPdbVJlGwxSiLLlZK9xIdp8nQlmMrcFRrtJboNEK_vTfvgzk7shfcRg7ZrpUrVs4K2UuMllR1rc3ZCwGjdVu2w6Ke8m8DbrTPyrlm_KvyiL3usdXpuEVV/s4624/20230512_124412.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzcNEDbdwsiGejjQcJg_DwL6XXEpRb3jwmVMnRHTx4Gq4M7AX9vf_Jgz9K-obmn1V1gkRPdbVJlGwxSiLLlZK9xIdp8nQlmMrcFRrtJboNEK_vTfvgzk7shfcRg7ZrpUrVs4K2UuMllR1rc3ZCwGjdVu2w6Ke8m8DbrTPyrlm_KvyiL3usdXpuEVV/w480-h640/20230512_124412.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">It looked stunning from where we were and the view from there must be amazing but if you want to walk on it, it will cost you $25/person. It would've cost us $50 which seemed rather steep, so I perish the thought. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwMHcTrSfcqIRvOeQNDLh64yS5kNLkdC7hh00KTlaFsCJwfOOh8Co0Pmcho7TJfmuyEeDdxEllSQT_jCmi0vQuCjCbN4YRAQ46gmgDE7vAqSf1I8QoJePVMX8hRWNZoNN9JP0h6727t7xMdm3mrR_Chx3a3RCJ41Knc5HCaAhQcvN46KKGQeeW_oi/s2312/20230512_130619_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwMHcTrSfcqIRvOeQNDLh64yS5kNLkdC7hh00KTlaFsCJwfOOh8Co0Pmcho7TJfmuyEeDdxEllSQT_jCmi0vQuCjCbN4YRAQ46gmgDE7vAqSf1I8QoJePVMX8hRWNZoNN9JP0h6727t7xMdm3mrR_Chx3a3RCJ41Knc5HCaAhQcvN46KKGQeeW_oi/w480-h640/20230512_130619_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">On the way back to the car we stopped at one of local fruit stalls and bought some fruit that I only ever eaten while in Bali: <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">mangosteens</span></i>. They are so delicious and I couldn't wait till I was able to taste them again. They sometimes make it to our fruit shops and sold for $5 each. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaV6YDpo53I1o4SiGWaC7BFvHH3Z0aXHKfXp-81lcUjvwN9S3IPSSzuSIi25YnnaS3igMwef4wPuWxSjpPdOq9ln3nHu3RXOc3f6Pju9yS1CS-dzT8eRHEvLFpfr4WvulorgyLNR3-gMylvHGDDYL43mA_mGqEc3WCbNKwEbkdJhAVbdUKGZOFxWuB/s2312/20230513_150247_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaV6YDpo53I1o4SiGWaC7BFvHH3Z0aXHKfXp-81lcUjvwN9S3IPSSzuSIi25YnnaS3igMwef4wPuWxSjpPdOq9ln3nHu3RXOc3f6Pju9yS1CS-dzT8eRHEvLFpfr4WvulorgyLNR3-gMylvHGDDYL43mA_mGqEc3WCbNKwEbkdJhAVbdUKGZOFxWuB/w480-h640/20230513_150247_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">On the way back to the resort we stopped at the newly built <b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Ubud Art Market</span></i></b>, a recently build proper structure sprawled over two huge buildings hosting multitude of vendors selling their wares to the locals and tourists alike. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSK1pBroHdNKiSDLlYEgn0Hdes5wDrckii2jeW847-iio4hr8jnz21veG0rBt0iufmO8ZVnoKk-DVNDIxXzfH4Nrq4NkuYjsUj9aIfyjMCdLTyXN96EYOm6XeaDt9XPAqk3ZY1074jMtjoab68KUA-7oN1G0CI7s9TOmEImYd_FUIMoFXFSPg0PW6-/s2312/20230513_150739_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSK1pBroHdNKiSDLlYEgn0Hdes5wDrckii2jeW847-iio4hr8jnz21veG0rBt0iufmO8ZVnoKk-DVNDIxXzfH4Nrq4NkuYjsUj9aIfyjMCdLTyXN96EYOm6XeaDt9XPAqk3ZY1074jMtjoab68KUA-7oN1G0CI7s9TOmEImYd_FUIMoFXFSPg0PW6-/w480-h640/20230513_150739_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gSbmlHOFPvz3EVDfyNaA8BWhxilaqpxD616qafyy4puytnwpIK1hIADv-aF6E2PcXVtRxoDPSRqMi6F4GFosC6a8KgiWvxrfD5edg70PZCmilPrsM7qoUBFSzO5EUNY1R6-kpBLKQe2nrbXNr-J4Q1ECX0HW0c2kp1Ln8R27YcDylspR-obpwC80/s2312/20230513_150803_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gSbmlHOFPvz3EVDfyNaA8BWhxilaqpxD616qafyy4puytnwpIK1hIADv-aF6E2PcXVtRxoDPSRqMi6F4GFosC6a8KgiWvxrfD5edg70PZCmilPrsM7qoUBFSzO5EUNY1R6-kpBLKQe2nrbXNr-J4Q1ECX0HW0c2kp1Ln8R27YcDylspR-obpwC80/w480-h640/20230513_150803_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgok7BAXaxKT5QwcqdOj1e92qH2R5tDY6hTcNRMsiU_fOoCxea70Xl3h3XHbycmGJ2W0CFcOa_xAYfapDoKqyhbn60d-NxAttpJk9NVtzkPwohPkDOBX2sBSLx-dEOVDkxIpnH7Ri9OoFzNcPo5DiyZxs5qxYU132mkslmJxD9iK_WbLHX260-efn/s2312/20230513_150745_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgok7BAXaxKT5QwcqdOj1e92qH2R5tDY6hTcNRMsiU_fOoCxea70Xl3h3XHbycmGJ2W0CFcOa_xAYfapDoKqyhbn60d-NxAttpJk9NVtzkPwohPkDOBX2sBSLx-dEOVDkxIpnH7Ri9OoFzNcPo5DiyZxs5qxYU132mkslmJxD9iK_WbLHX260-efn/w480-h640/20230513_150745_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">It was late afternoon when we made it back to the resort. We spent the next few blissful hours by the pool enjoying the view over the forest listening to the birds chirping in the trees, swimming, reading and daydreaming. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqErSNaF5tNEpg9XDXuJFReGvT-Ps1JNxbxkrcCpiyNB1WFULhvYZm6Wi8jlsJDjL95Qg48vpDtvYYZr8rz80_mqYTsFJUnLMfnafuXGQRWCbLquM985vxeRTBzKHvrj2ZSOt2mHWQ8ruYFVPDstq-s4kvN0u8R9rMP7mkS0ZxAcYFn5MnBpCU4cvw/s2312/20230512_153909_resized_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqErSNaF5tNEpg9XDXuJFReGvT-Ps1JNxbxkrcCpiyNB1WFULhvYZm6Wi8jlsJDjL95Qg48vpDtvYYZr8rz80_mqYTsFJUnLMfnafuXGQRWCbLquM985vxeRTBzKHvrj2ZSOt2mHWQ8ruYFVPDstq-s4kvN0u8R9rMP7mkS0ZxAcYFn5MnBpCU4cvw/w480-h640/20230512_153909_resized_1.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">The following morning we donned our gym gear because we were going to do the <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Campuhana Ridge Walk</span></i>, another one on the list of the top 10 things to do while you are in Ubud. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJCh2IO6DS24T-KMzsbDKorgboObZU-LobVFU4oySO4dgRt2V4W5n3bzWzeZFct3CYk-BCo-o9tVPX0M12h26uE6ODeP7ZPzqRSwp_g4XJw11u9HstSCAei0YmV-9QKYaxBYMMC1ZrC3n0fDkkF4O9T_V4IAeqPW96zt1--T2hMO3JPhUN2en1Rgz/s1280/trail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJCh2IO6DS24T-KMzsbDKorgboObZU-LobVFU4oySO4dgRt2V4W5n3bzWzeZFct3CYk-BCo-o9tVPX0M12h26uE6ODeP7ZPzqRSwp_g4XJw11u9HstSCAei0YmV-9QKYaxBYMMC1ZrC3n0fDkkF4O9T_V4IAeqPW96zt1--T2hMO3JPhUN2en1Rgz/w480-h640/trail.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VEXzY6AjBLvIH3XMaPb_N2aChSSVuYNvDOSLWeiuF_eLXbhxGPPZ746BwNTbxjEpdaboCS6J44bQHkyhIsaTc-pLYrf1yvvcmETWPGdcn4Fyp87CY7B7gp7kr2b62QBEZwS9yUBdhR9LeimhBT9gcP8qSJVhm2uY7LQi1bvl3-3G0ACpiphx9-wq/s2312/20230513_104601_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VEXzY6AjBLvIH3XMaPb_N2aChSSVuYNvDOSLWeiuF_eLXbhxGPPZ746BwNTbxjEpdaboCS6J44bQHkyhIsaTc-pLYrf1yvvcmETWPGdcn4Fyp87CY7B7gp7kr2b62QBEZwS9yUBdhR9LeimhBT9gcP8qSJVhm2uY7LQi1bvl3-3G0ACpiphx9-wq/w480-h640/20230513_104601_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">The trail is about 2 km long walk that runs through the rice fields and lush green countryside with sweeping view that you don't get to see if you stay in Ubud central.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3CNmAr7L2HDYG7J9sGe0lIRWlxahNsS8q93ddGIyaSRxe5N9PnwjcBalyqn9JNXJroXBQq2RqnzFniue310-e92TskSplqRL-3Ab-2NKiFj49UqJSfRRu4C8H3Wmp6YzsekStttJ_BMe87zfK0rXtDy9uf2DMqSTQ1NSzFDDi6xiGvuc5fxgDzRBn/s2312/20230513_102118_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohroBL52Gk3hmvTerr8lZaDvZJTLWRv0hGz1cHvpxsiuZ4jELHNtINMe63l8zRGscpQPAONskGZc888-j3Ky_aR89ENGpodg4bIN-yeNBFHLvIUOdD80rY-vXb1MHLrlKKPj1ek4OY91XIE1O9SQ97Nx1Qcttnd1VvynUNYJfof5uxTwoteVJBmw3/w480-h640/20230513_110233_resized_1.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">Although the trail has very little elevation, it took us almost two hours to complete the walk as we took our time stopping and taking photos of anything that caught our attention, from the sprawling villas hidden among the trees to the rise fields, Hindu temples and colourful villages that we came across and so on.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSLlWM0OlYRltY7cV6X1JKlgZSRPX89mLjFcrTX-gL2iEDKVACHunIh5fNIY5CudNNy5tVgpbz0cRXGFcPSID0x4cJ9-C-TYzUz-A2szgrEhhnBL-Vm00kMr5WsxB4xVyK3EhgjXuwVQSj6d8vF6TGSG6PU5ZjTR7vO2yDVsUBuRfT3UKmSKZYJF7/s2312/20230513_095759_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSLlWM0OlYRltY7cV6X1JKlgZSRPX89mLjFcrTX-gL2iEDKVACHunIh5fNIY5CudNNy5tVgpbz0cRXGFcPSID0x4cJ9-C-TYzUz-A2szgrEhhnBL-Vm00kMr5WsxB4xVyK3EhgjXuwVQSj6d8vF6TGSG6PU5ZjTR7vO2yDVsUBuRfT3UKmSKZYJF7/w480-h640/20230513_095759_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">Upon our return to the car, we asked Kadek to take us to another attraction that we had not seen before, <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Elephant Cave</span></i>. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfNNHH8jtDomEUmdLOY6bR5azx71hxfvpn6vjkDIOh7854BaVbcWlXmBtVrXOr_ye1hRA_UY4rEvTVa4-3LuK2dqq95-cwmMmkAoIDfCts5vlletYc1YVkQD9y9ehQKpG4MkAEPaCvynFqWfZ2rd9KXdRX0z8MBq-9i5_6XeJ0kSX1vfHPQb402A4/s2312/20230513_103723_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfNNHH8jtDomEUmdLOY6bR5azx71hxfvpn6vjkDIOh7854BaVbcWlXmBtVrXOr_ye1hRA_UY4rEvTVa4-3LuK2dqq95-cwmMmkAoIDfCts5vlletYc1YVkQD9y9ehQKpG4MkAEPaCvynFqWfZ2rd9KXdRX0z8MBq-9i5_6XeJ0kSX1vfHPQb402A4/w480-h640/20230513_103723_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">It was built in the 9th century and believed to be a place built for spiritual meditation. The entrance to the cave depicts a giant menacing face whose wide open mouth forms the doorway while forest motifs and other animals are carved on both sides of it. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDhMhCSET8PaL_ajIlF-A7CRjO0WxyHOhqWRT1O1o1fMYy3TkY9or8huZ5VYIg67790liKK_HTqZw8k7sz0g_n5tUFqQ4KLOI3n6ByjL4_g61cVBdnOKh6UaR7OfBx3jH7kP72XOQq8bN_HR9mO8ZuucFnADMhFAEZei_P5Lscd9wmGj6Z_JX0Upnj/s2312/20230513_130324_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDhMhCSET8PaL_ajIlF-A7CRjO0WxyHOhqWRT1O1o1fMYy3TkY9or8huZ5VYIg67790liKK_HTqZw8k7sz0g_n5tUFqQ4KLOI3n6ByjL4_g61cVBdnOKh6UaR7OfBx3jH7kP72XOQq8bN_HR9mO8ZuucFnADMhFAEZei_P5Lscd9wmGj6Z_JX0Upnj/w480-h640/20230513_130324_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">The other features of the site are the large meeting hall and a collection of large stone carvings and a few meters away is a pond where the holy water is taken for ceremony. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvRdNYijnKwBOSJj_MCT7Qwq3LDIgmLZ0p4f_dzFnFEwZQsr-MR5m_TmqR9cI1xuxhe15roGqWp7jqfkDfC6BEHvGhk7E0y_OI7x6iu-cWnHW28Mm_j6jrCD3x1dYLCjUNegoOk4x3Y8vVWWS64xKPwvamupxILpZEFj6JqGHtLE1xUeYrzX94G5t/s2312/20230513_125647_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvRdNYijnKwBOSJj_MCT7Qwq3LDIgmLZ0p4f_dzFnFEwZQsr-MR5m_TmqR9cI1xuxhe15roGqWp7jqfkDfC6BEHvGhk7E0y_OI7x6iu-cWnHW28Mm_j6jrCD3x1dYLCjUNegoOk4x3Y8vVWWS64xKPwvamupxILpZEFj6JqGHtLE1xUeYrzX94G5t/w480-h640/20230513_125647_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtPhv8GARBP9v6pzQAIc6c2cxfienBCyHWH_x7he1oNujHuIHYJGGybr5DPJTm1G-KOYeEOCGd0twuUu_vP7VDHqTZ4mGbrkk_tMFm_K-OdaU7o2-2zgFUnylGHMm3mCyFUznJXADLInRw6QiaL-Yt3Zs_YvkB9-8RyGcxtE1tQkjmrjeRG2QsaVqm/s2312/20230513_125500_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1734" data-original-width="2312" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtPhv8GARBP9v6pzQAIc6c2cxfienBCyHWH_x7he1oNujHuIHYJGGybr5DPJTm1G-KOYeEOCGd0twuUu_vP7VDHqTZ4mGbrkk_tMFm_K-OdaU7o2-2zgFUnylGHMm3mCyFUznJXADLInRw6QiaL-Yt3Zs_YvkB9-8RyGcxtE1tQkjmrjeRG2QsaVqm/w640-h480/20230513_125500_resized.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">After visiting the cave we felt quite hungry and tired so we asked our driver to take us back to the villa where we repeated the same ritual that we had the day the day before: swimming, sunbathing, reading and just daydreaming.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3rHDRkhqxRYIKEKY8hmvsiJtghRm8aKlXsElloa1TGWiHVV6A2QDwtoV9xIUMLcK0Q7qwtI4xvIvM30kcsL6FQmOXDFw2xeopX3DJdCz1ht5VUdUhhBQKzjO7AutGewRV3Opybx_KiUpGemv4Js9UljseNl8qEZPd7yAQcMu7HjaAe7CgtoODE_F/s2312/20230512_153827_resized_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3rHDRkhqxRYIKEKY8hmvsiJtghRm8aKlXsElloa1TGWiHVV6A2QDwtoV9xIUMLcK0Q7qwtI4xvIvM30kcsL6FQmOXDFw2xeopX3DJdCz1ht5VUdUhhBQKzjO7AutGewRV3Opybx_KiUpGemv4Js9UljseNl8qEZPd7yAQcMu7HjaAe7CgtoODE_F/w480-h640/20230512_153827_resized_2.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal">The following day we woke up late, had breakfast, took our time packing our bags, paid the bill and drove off to our next destination, <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seminyak</span></i>. But that is for the next post.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Until then,</p><p class="MsoNormal">Anna</p><p class="MsoNormal">xoxoxo</p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com20J2W6+CG Bagan Asam, Sanggau Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia-0.3539354 110.0113514-55.988364120179355 39.698851399999995 55.28049332017936 -179.67614860000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-2978952969379475802023-05-10T19:21:00.003-07:002023-05-10T19:21:42.389-07:00HOLIDAY TIME. WE ARE OFF TO BALI<p>Hello dear friends, hope you are all well.</p><p>If you read my last post, you might recall that I was
getting ready to celebrate my husband’s big birthday bash. You can read all about
it <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2023/03/black-garcia-gown-for-special-occasion.html" target="_blank">here</a></u></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am happy to report that dinner at <b><i><u><a href="https://www.crownsydney.com.au/indulge/oncore-by-clare-smyth" target="_blank">OnCore</a></u></i></b> was as superb as
we anticipated. Everything about this place from the moment we stepped into the
lift that whisked us to the 26 floor within 5 seconds, to the greeting of the
staff as we stepped out of the lift to the vase full of gorgeous flowers
gracing the leather bound tables; the stunning presentation and sublime taste
of every dish of the degustation menu; the swift and soundless service
from the staff all dressed in beautifully cut suits was absolutely perfect. We couldn't ask for more. What a perfect way to celebrate a milestone birthday.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So now we are on the last part of the celebration – a trip to <b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Bali</span></i></b>. It has been a while since our last visit to the <i style="color: #2b00fe;">Island of Gods </i>and we are really looking forward to visit it again. It so cold in Sydney at the moment that I can't wait to be somewhere warm and balmy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1jzITMR-kGYUoAvS_pgg5lb-j-_Hc19l-2zmosRjqk8JN4yI0Qo1WA-kdlcdBXm-SAyTJLsBFb0Bg4ru5r18JX-UKi2wZxLrDcfceS0-x4-nFehZu74UkrULJ8uLwe80pWqBsr7FnL-LKBr79Xkg4vSdTPgs_WQeq4tHBM8pwyCaQtnfi6LBEAQT/s1172/Holidays%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1172" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1jzITMR-kGYUoAvS_pgg5lb-j-_Hc19l-2zmosRjqk8JN4yI0Qo1WA-kdlcdBXm-SAyTJLsBFb0Bg4ru5r18JX-UKi2wZxLrDcfceS0-x4-nFehZu74UkrULJ8uLwe80pWqBsr7FnL-LKBr79Xkg4vSdTPgs_WQeq4tHBM8pwyCaQtnfi6LBEAQT/w640-h388/Holidays%202023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until then so long, everybody</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anna</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxoxo</div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-80891294151382617992023-04-23T23:48:00.004-07:002023-04-23T23:48:55.524-07:00HOW I REVIVIED MY OLD CHECKED PANTS <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello dear readers, hope you are all well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLyHUMu9-m3mIW0K5ASbrXVorcGIfplJkfVrCxPpsxdES6d8G3yMpxcScVkhf-6UyTQ7a940WTd9x1tCzTtMjqQra12BlzK9sxqTnlbYs43v716PfeHabsB3n_qvnm987HZ9YkiKDWSyVt-SHCe0nW-ufWAMXakNwj_7ty-2579gRi0H41YyDv9VIn/s2312/20230416_133010_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLyHUMu9-m3mIW0K5ASbrXVorcGIfplJkfVrCxPpsxdES6d8G3yMpxcScVkhf-6UyTQ7a940WTd9x1tCzTtMjqQra12BlzK9sxqTnlbYs43v716PfeHabsB3n_qvnm987HZ9YkiKDWSyVt-SHCe0nW-ufWAMXakNwj_7ty-2579gRi0H41YyDv9VIn/w480-h640/20230416_133010_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It has been a long time since my last post that it looks more like a pattern lately but I do have a legit excuse, we were downsizing and thus moving houses. And it was absolute agony, believe me. Well not all of it. On one hand, it was a blessing as my 22 years old daughter has moved out to live with her dad. Well, she was living with me and her step-dad for the last twenty years so I figured it's high time for her father to know his own daughter better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvP57OABm7LOrRFZzrAKB7sEMjq3No_s7WzZq3elSs-3g018AquAr0fwYxQJj2rRwP7ZCKDYDtZbAMFvmyDA0EAmX49SUvgQDN6tYvIhg10wKJNlrui779y6capSlKRBj0usM9O9Sv2L_TJI9MDI2GnDgyKM-5zQP7dTpkvQY0svQG9ZwKZGAXRBR/s2312/20230416_133133_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvP57OABm7LOrRFZzrAKB7sEMjq3No_s7WzZq3elSs-3g018AquAr0fwYxQJj2rRwP7ZCKDYDtZbAMFvmyDA0EAmX49SUvgQDN6tYvIhg10wKJNlrui779y6capSlKRBj0usM9O9Sv2L_TJI9MDI2GnDgyKM-5zQP7dTpkvQY0svQG9ZwKZGAXRBR/w480-h640/20230416_133133_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At first, I was a bit aprehensive about it but in the end it worked out well for everybody.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6cO2AaqkSGg59W1-zPmHWrJ7PurnfIxP4UnXnUplGUM_gLDpzJvg03XCJXE8pcfqboGKK3CqWKBunxNz4M6LcNYZeMzs6WF8j883S8ptg0AzLzng5nP0tJ9t5lCX8YuktOOP1e3qnHEuFnrfzIrhHMQvKaIPfcXs0fFCEO5Lv7oSw5E7pJiTWLz5/s2312/20230416_133040_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6cO2AaqkSGg59W1-zPmHWrJ7PurnfIxP4UnXnUplGUM_gLDpzJvg03XCJXE8pcfqboGKK3CqWKBunxNz4M6LcNYZeMzs6WF8j883S8ptg0AzLzng5nP0tJ9t5lCX8YuktOOP1e3qnHEuFnrfzIrhHMQvKaIPfcXs0fFCEO5Lv7oSw5E7pJiTWLz5/w480-h640/20230416_133040_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the other hand, if any of you ever downsised, you must know the horror of it all. For me, the biggest challenge was what to take and what not and once all was ferried to a new place, came the torture of unpacking and finding a place for everything, down to the odd spoon. And if you are like us, have merged two households together, love to entertain in style, have bought ourselves and inherited from your parents their art work, dinner sets, cutlery, crockery, books, CDs etc, you know exactly what we were going through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPs_gqCds3j2ygTN_DKh0mLiJdztzET9OGNemJSoy6f3cTr0-LIWWmSU4zW1hwNO4HKPEvoxYSW7mziC12jW4ZjOLnCpPQXCRLosYJ2-83Oz4GbartJbox0P55GmieP6z9acRa3ROVE7Rw3drN5OeevFgRj_GmskD2iZyMsXYsLdzJ7JJEgAZOtEC/s2312/20230416_133259_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPs_gqCds3j2ygTN_DKh0mLiJdztzET9OGNemJSoy6f3cTr0-LIWWmSU4zW1hwNO4HKPEvoxYSW7mziC12jW4ZjOLnCpPQXCRLosYJ2-83Oz4GbartJbox0P55GmieP6z9acRa3ROVE7Rw3drN5OeevFgRj_GmskD2iZyMsXYsLdzJ7JJEgAZOtEC/w480-h640/20230416_133259_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I tried to sell some of the stuff on Facebook's Marketplace without much success. I was loosing my sleep agonising over it night after night. Luckily, the new apartment, although smaller, is quite spacious enough to accommodate most of our possessions, everything else was stored in the garage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhznoBrnOPWch4D2dA-19AFmcc1H6SG46y5g9jM0X_sB4QtLP7kInS3jYBKKpPwzvOYCngccrXVu7QO3U-sEl5LKqDa_tjIZwYClCQ8k5zS--J2QU7p4oppJhdvWxoOmHvmSUaUPNllvtIfHQf-I16BHt1iYCA_kAZ7V06HjgmHnw5bEri-u1sJYdVn/s2312/20230416_133209_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhznoBrnOPWch4D2dA-19AFmcc1H6SG46y5g9jM0X_sB4QtLP7kInS3jYBKKpPwzvOYCngccrXVu7QO3U-sEl5LKqDa_tjIZwYClCQ8k5zS--J2QU7p4oppJhdvWxoOmHvmSUaUPNllvtIfHQf-I16BHt1iYCA_kAZ7V06HjgmHnw5bEri-u1sJYdVn/w480-h640/20230416_133209_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I feel much better now, all the boxes are unpacked and have been taken away by the movers, even the artworks are back on the walls and both, ourselves and my daughter have settled nicely in our new respected homes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPD8rgY8VZFenxaC3QQo6AgeZnneEmqlfk8WNjgiNJ2x7kv7GatmS2vOtoGzaiD_tfe7NF-1bLMaFAGp88pmyVPKILNNqIY1dVWrwLi1dnx7x6jy6EIt01xt2vG_RCFi-hzZ0oOnqrSywPA786iuI34_WTjBqkrqC40qMB2EZjUWDAGI5t4u-E3mc/s3872/chekced%20%20pants%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3872" data-original-width="2592" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPD8rgY8VZFenxaC3QQo6AgeZnneEmqlfk8WNjgiNJ2x7kv7GatmS2vOtoGzaiD_tfe7NF-1bLMaFAGp88pmyVPKILNNqIY1dVWrwLi1dnx7x6jy6EIt01xt2vG_RCFi-hzZ0oOnqrSywPA786iuI34_WTjBqkrqC40qMB2EZjUWDAGI5t4u-E3mc/w428-h640/chekced%20%20pants%20(2).JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, about this outfit. I received so many nice comments on <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>IG</i></span> about this outfit that I decided it is worth a post. According to my blog, these pants were purchased seven years ago in 2016. I fell in love with this bold print and easy fit. They have been my go-to pants for quite sometime. I stopped wearing them after I gained some weight but was never brave enough to let them go. It was during the move while I was revaluating my wardrobe that I tried them and was happy to discover that they fit 👍. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXlCue3Vsh6PxzQjwsKRUvSflNKEYe3Z8Mn36uJPlmz2RdiBfx80o7wiiZWTUWr41gO7pSllaMOwEsKZhZB7mo4XcYuwYRGvShQ1WLS8jeMh86p-ARua8IUsZGkzXQK36PzFP9zbGUUc3p64hYBt4Yw4f_mg8CYKT6YX0x8gdRBz9HolIUIzr3YYM/s3872/check%20pants%20with%20kimono.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3872" data-original-width="1765" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXlCue3Vsh6PxzQjwsKRUvSflNKEYe3Z8Mn36uJPlmz2RdiBfx80o7wiiZWTUWr41gO7pSllaMOwEsKZhZB7mo4XcYuwYRGvShQ1WLS8jeMh86p-ARua8IUsZGkzXQK36PzFP9zbGUUc3p64hYBt4Yw4f_mg8CYKT6YX0x8gdRBz9HolIUIzr3YYM/w292-h640/check%20pants%20with%20kimono.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Originally I was planning to wear these pants in a few different ways to show you their versatility but then I thought why not just to use the images from an old post and save myself some and so I did just that. You can read the old post <b><i><u><a href="https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/2016/10/black-and-white-checked-pants-all-year.html" target="_blank">here </a></u></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQivJ4Pm5h8jQx4olDqwLEw7KtyDgKK2OsfecONZIXnyMBMEZsdHdefjdicoM5QadUzVJkcGSkRav760VngmITrOFGWAwufJTDW8YhDUx89ne7E3Bg27XIbnpvCR5acMNZr7OSYaN_vog6w0n5DLM-aoimS32RzZ1BVeqiKSk8cfv5bnS9THa7lDP/s3872/check%20pants%20tan%20top%20(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3872" data-original-width="2592" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQivJ4Pm5h8jQx4olDqwLEw7KtyDgKK2OsfecONZIXnyMBMEZsdHdefjdicoM5QadUzVJkcGSkRav760VngmITrOFGWAwufJTDW8YhDUx89ne7E3Bg27XIbnpvCR5acMNZr7OSYaN_vog6w0n5DLM-aoimS32RzZ1BVeqiKSk8cfv5bnS9THa7lDP/w428-h640/check%20pants%20tan%20top%20(1).JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This story reminds me of an old Russian proverb that we often used to say: "<i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Everything new is well-forgotten old</span></i><i style="color: #2b00fe;">". </i>Don't you agree?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYNO7Z__6aTNtM-VlpSZ9oXM2ll-mm10lWmJsHtHajHzs9psQ9MSHN7bKv4oBZsBtbUUezMgUpTwZW4kQW4EIakbzDTsiwMraWV6SUaFhxCT_MBt1ZGJMO5GjWYVvvjyHOCnfE_KfgTgZxZpS5_O9I8h5xZWUaiG8dWORrCLY43Hi1f0EZW8qPY2O/s3872/check%20pants%20stripe%20top%20(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3872" data-original-width="2592" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYNO7Z__6aTNtM-VlpSZ9oXM2ll-mm10lWmJsHtHajHzs9psQ9MSHN7bKv4oBZsBtbUUezMgUpTwZW4kQW4EIakbzDTsiwMraWV6SUaFhxCT_MBt1ZGJMO5GjWYVvvjyHOCnfE_KfgTgZxZpS5_O9I8h5xZWUaiG8dWORrCLY43Hi1f0EZW8qPY2O/w428-h640/check%20pants%20stripe%20top%20(1).JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Is there anything similar in the depths of your wardrobe that is worth giving a second chance? Please share your story in the comments section below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3DfNsLfpop8rb5k5ddXrkZRU7CMOll8o8YfPQPC8BAbc9dXQe263dnuueyaD-pDiBu4q6jfbSOYYHWZwq2Q-ITBqgUdC2ucHD8YN6WM9Lu3wI3PxtbK0BnmuKSu1Ulq4kbf90I1W9bgtqESB9iNpF67quZ4xnRUFRNi2h9kcK4t-DrfVhIR4wtfm/s3872/Check%20pants%204%20ways%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3872" data-original-width="2592" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3DfNsLfpop8rb5k5ddXrkZRU7CMOll8o8YfPQPC8BAbc9dXQe263dnuueyaD-pDiBu4q6jfbSOYYHWZwq2Q-ITBqgUdC2ucHD8YN6WM9Lu3wI3PxtbK0BnmuKSu1Ulq4kbf90I1W9bgtqESB9iNpF67quZ4xnRUFRNi2h9kcK4t-DrfVhIR4wtfm/w428-h640/Check%20pants%204%20ways%20(3).JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until then,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anna</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxoxo</div><p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-13920209520518222592023-03-26T15:27:00.001-07:002023-03-26T15:27:20.147-07:00BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">Hello my dear readers, hope you are doing well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLCOzzeEajYDVSCS2uotFb2QUO-Yxs0TiM_QGrBJbAgGWjNeCuACeoIeMLaMj-ToxB9FZLILx7kEw0TV-W9oaidn5hPb3asKbI2Qm-8C8MHnABLBh7N5B4L5rWmCvDsydF2rnDFx5xUOYAlGa7u9t9G4W6EICV9GCmNTS7iscSkTkAni5-gJcuW3Q/s2312/20230318_130107_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLCOzzeEajYDVSCS2uotFb2QUO-Yxs0TiM_QGrBJbAgGWjNeCuACeoIeMLaMj-ToxB9FZLILx7kEw0TV-W9oaidn5hPb3asKbI2Qm-8C8MHnABLBh7N5B4L5rWmCvDsydF2rnDFx5xUOYAlGa7u9t9G4W6EICV9GCmNTS7iscSkTkAni5-gJcuW3Q/w480-h640/20230318_130107_resized.jpg" title="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I know it sounds like an old adage, but time does fly, wouldn’t
you agree? In April this year my dear
husband is approaching one of those milestone birthdays that sounds a bit scary
– he is turning 70. I know it’s just a
number but in Danny’s case, it means a lot considering his medical history included a stroke, a quadruple by-pass and cancer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDyubhVVEZrad_FNTnUCOr-gJYLBy-lpt3y9qUVa2T6UwaUxdl4DIQW3lXaBrzo2_I4cguAPgE7xtrqUEOJhqLJNRjx1ZuRU6_PLToubGHkgij3y6xpNgNSe9b20nFQFz4AX0AA3B0x0t3zj5y0WoHbPbkMhByCl8acmQhOK2q43gqcgEWVf-G-ZE/s2312/20230318_125835_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDyubhVVEZrad_FNTnUCOr-gJYLBy-lpt3y9qUVa2T6UwaUxdl4DIQW3lXaBrzo2_I4cguAPgE7xtrqUEOJhqLJNRjx1ZuRU6_PLToubGHkgij3y6xpNgNSe9b20nFQFz4AX0AA3B0x0t3zj5y0WoHbPbkMhByCl8acmQhOK2q43gqcgEWVf-G-ZE/w480-h640/20230318_125835_resized.jpg" title="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyhow, birthday no matter the number, are meant to be
celebrated and we are doing it in style.
To celebrate his actual birthday which is on Friday the 28 of April,
just the two of us are going to a swanky restaurant called <a href="https://www.crownsydney.com.au/indulge/oncore-by-clare-smyth" target="_blank"><b><i>Oncore by ClaireSmyth</i></b>,</a> the first and only female chef to hold three <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Michelin Stars</i></span> in the UK. <span style="font-family: inherit;"> "Situated on level 26 of <a href="https://www.crownsydney.com.au/" target="_blank"><b><i>Crown Sydney</i></b></a> and overlooking one of the most breath-taking views of Sydney Harbour, the outstanding delivery of fare has resulted in recognising <a href="https://www.crownsydney.com.au/indulge/oncore-by-clare-smyth" target="_blank"><b><i>Oncore</i></b></a> as one of the top fitfty restaurants in the world from the prestigious <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">La Liste Awards</span></i> and has been awarded three <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Chef Hats</span></i> from <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Good Food Guide Awards</span></i>."</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynSMzjqCgK2SAlRJxKQHwZg3xjLZusqEFrc5Uz5He1N_JFKP5PGUN_UvR7nLst8UcmnMSWTripuG7iFatyTBf6RFthgnomYWy_9SODNQ2M7iZEH5U2kDvXRF6yFYp-JT3IXd7akRv58zUXDVBSnnDXq9fRTwUFQ4YQ2R9SDK51uFICF5wfIjOtf70/s2312/20230318_125718_resized%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynSMzjqCgK2SAlRJxKQHwZg3xjLZusqEFrc5Uz5He1N_JFKP5PGUN_UvR7nLst8UcmnMSWTripuG7iFatyTBf6RFthgnomYWy_9SODNQ2M7iZEH5U2kDvXRF6yFYp-JT3IXd7akRv58zUXDVBSnnDXq9fRTwUFQ4YQ2R9SDK51uFICF5wfIjOtf70/w480-h640/20230318_125718_resized%20-%20Copy.jpg" title="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you want to eat there, you have to book 3 months in advance and on the day when the site opens for booking, you have to be very quick as the places are snapped up with supersonic speed.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Then, on the following Saturday, we have invited our family
and close friends, some of them Danny has known since his years living in Cape
Town, all and all around thirty people, to celebrate his birthday at an award-winning
restaurant called <a href="https://chinadoll.com.au/" target="_blank"><b><i>China Doll</i></b></a> for dinner.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The restaurant resides on the historic <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Finger Warf</span></i> where patrons are
treated to delicious pan -Asian style food and are bedazzled by the sparkling
views over CBD, <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Art Gallery of NSW</span></i> and iconic <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Harbour Bridge</span></i>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBi72fYolZhWXv2gz_5ashyhyDtD7xFN8aOhKJ25U43EwFzq0gzL1pSrjkIeI6-QjMISVWLZWC-XxCjuSfmb8UONKXDFj3nZNi86s2QY_o-EHl7Rce7QBmjg3GzqP74JXsvDlKCfyvk4qsOsvNiWSsMM9zsapJcMiPt76GVGEsVZm50na_hdU4g-J9/s2312/20230318_125819_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBi72fYolZhWXv2gz_5ashyhyDtD7xFN8aOhKJ25U43EwFzq0gzL1pSrjkIeI6-QjMISVWLZWC-XxCjuSfmb8UONKXDFj3nZNi86s2QY_o-EHl7Rce7QBmjg3GzqP74JXsvDlKCfyvk4qsOsvNiWSsMM9zsapJcMiPt76GVGEsVZm50na_hdU4g-J9/w480-h640/20230318_125819_resized.jpg" title="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Then in May we are we are thinking of visiting Bali for a
week but so far it’s just an idea so I will
keep you informed when it, hopefully, will materialise. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that we have a venue, all I need is an outfit that
matches it. Of course, I could’ve found
something in my wardrobe that would do but I wanted to wear something
fresh. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1_UNdrA9TbULnS9uY0bty4wLtNiC9D2RJ4yIV1QOWRU-i3vj37mcfnozE_pucrNjKTPbSb_H0UU1uOyp0YALjeHHFZ2PW98D4TFV-2l42DpVPibplpHRZqXIJnM2ez198W6uqflW9PHZa5SznYZywQ_9F-f3TY1_kOMy8U5srXUjA20_vM7ODTIT/s2312/20230318_125958_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1_UNdrA9TbULnS9uY0bty4wLtNiC9D2RJ4yIV1QOWRU-i3vj37mcfnozE_pucrNjKTPbSb_H0UU1uOyp0YALjeHHFZ2PW98D4TFV-2l42DpVPibplpHRZqXIJnM2ez198W6uqflW9PHZa5SznYZywQ_9F-f3TY1_kOMy8U5srXUjA20_vM7ODTIT/w480-h640/20230318_125958_resized.jpg" title="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I didn’t have a clear idea of what to look for, just went
into <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Westfield Shopping Centre</span></i> in hope that in one of the numerous clothing
stores I will find something that I like.
As luck has it, it didn’t take me long to find it. I was in the Myer department store browsing aimlessly
between concession counters when at <a href="https://www.myer.com.au/p/pilgrim-gracia-gown-in-black" target="_blank"><b><i>Pilgrims</i></b></a> I saw a mannequin dressed in a very
elegant looking black dress that looked exactly what I had in mind.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRaoHsM8pysXRSlj8YSEdygGLJkybU9eoGNHoOS6tLaJKitSkD6Rt6gqS7DKOFS7G4OTuTQgcN5emEGQeWsSAyWWb67N1lc4Yd92BngIkjhQm0a_sxZohUxn-Vbq8OmqpLGhbYC2Io9wa2dNy2CpoT1Hoeti4QVJvaTPeqF69TZtJ0As0LEw8pDhG/s2312/20230318_130514_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRaoHsM8pysXRSlj8YSEdygGLJkybU9eoGNHoOS6tLaJKitSkD6Rt6gqS7DKOFS7G4OTuTQgcN5emEGQeWsSAyWWb67N1lc4Yd92BngIkjhQm0a_sxZohUxn-Vbq8OmqpLGhbYC2Io9wa2dNy2CpoT1Hoeti4QVJvaTPeqF69TZtJ0As0LEw8pDhG/w480-h640/20230318_130514_resized.jpg" title="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first thing that attracted
my attention was the shape of its plunging neckline and off the shoulder
sleeves. On closer examination I noticed
that it also has a crossover detail around the bodice that visually makes your
waist look slimmer and a tulip shaped skirt that allows you to show your legs without
too much skin being exposed. In other
words, a perfect evening dress suited for a special occasion. A quick trip to a fitting room and it was
mine.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvRTKTv-nld_KtK4wiNhiyzvPuqOxZSQuhud3JKiflHAAV6MiZP_OMO2vPpmiLRmo012sUFLiPdc7-y1XtIkB4mq5m4D3rGi7NkpQdBA_wLNtH-NEBL86UiIxA9mej0IheOgZO0sCz5gbDcw9pS3k5SdKfctKJLYJVWPstlyIHGFc5rxmP69Soi4N/s2312/20230318_130349_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvRTKTv-nld_KtK4wiNhiyzvPuqOxZSQuhud3JKiflHAAV6MiZP_OMO2vPpmiLRmo012sUFLiPdc7-y1XtIkB4mq5m4D3rGi7NkpQdBA_wLNtH-NEBL86UiIxA9mej0IheOgZO0sCz5gbDcw9pS3k5SdKfctKJLYJVWPstlyIHGFc5rxmP69Soi4N/w480-h640/20230318_130349_resized.jpg" title="BLACK GARCIA GOWN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This dress speaks for itself and does not require heavy accessories
to make a statement. Just a string of
white pearls, contrasting red shoes, an evening hand bag and a smear of red lipstick
to match the shoes and I am ready to party.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BTTWfpiOJMf8GaTvehpn7Tz7sY2LuYE94LickFJaQph6YGj2o30j1heMzRF0SfPMe_-YksOQ6FrBMWL1_2UTMrtYiSPClancVtA7MjoEnXQZerNTWO_PLzUt7P7weJxbaPKEpZRFwM-Fr7lC1waKntOaqBCsZFQwzTxbPxygSW8iYQtrFLNaCYnT/s2312/20230318_130747_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BTTWfpiOJMf8GaTvehpn7Tz7sY2LuYE94LickFJaQph6YGj2o30j1heMzRF0SfPMe_-YksOQ6FrBMWL1_2UTMrtYiSPClancVtA7MjoEnXQZerNTWO_PLzUt7P7weJxbaPKEpZRFwM-Fr7lC1waKntOaqBCsZFQwzTxbPxygSW8iYQtrFLNaCYnT/w480-h640/20230318_130747_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stay tuned for the follow up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Until then,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anna</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">xoxoxo</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhThzEvENrX7bCNCr_VCQmFnG5EOu_S_kbDalUNzVIpTENmvnSR70NrwrJwN4UzzHLhPgPsbDZCWLTBa_yG19JIp39hpz6BQkUPX1CO7puUPtqGwsK9XlrPswej6wwexWHKsYmfbqec4DdTiPv4Vsb_fb3voEyjfFTBMRrNqmWuf1oS0v9egFCgFWrS/s2312/20230318_130535_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhThzEvENrX7bCNCr_VCQmFnG5EOu_S_kbDalUNzVIpTENmvnSR70NrwrJwN4UzzHLhPgPsbDZCWLTBa_yG19JIp39hpz6BQkUPX1CO7puUPtqGwsK9XlrPswej6wwexWHKsYmfbqec4DdTiPv4Vsb_fb3voEyjfFTBMRrNqmWuf1oS0v9egFCgFWrS/w480-h640/20230318_130535_resized.jpg" width="480" /></a></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Outfit details</u></b>:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dress: <a href="https://www.myer.com.au/p/pilgrim-gracia-gown-in-black" target="_blank"><b><i>Pilgrim</i></b></a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shoes: <a href="https://www.davidjones.com/product/edward-meller-richie95-crossover-platform-sandal-25304950?nav=881653&clID=3157382" target="_blank"><b><i>Edward Meller </i></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Handbag: <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Chanel</span></i> (old)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunglasses: <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Prada</span></i> (old)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-19096585247320677652023-02-20T16:05:00.002-08:002023-02-20T16:05:17.279-08:00ALL WHITE OUTFIT WITH PINK STRIPE SHIRT FOR A HOT SUMMER DAY<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhR-h4RJPHXqX38c7rvxnHXv0q1lANiZFJyzEDLEMHhMrJxxl9j52pe4Ro8P6Hn1UaHVPN1fSTzxakbW37mE3aGjmzVJSbhFqabQTiAsaVfpaC2M_byDsfmWlN2BSfQVOdoJPL4Fjv8C8BjaDUCXrKcxsGSLVWTHWUTArpu4--3d7KKdr713aYQxKb/s4000/20230129_141601.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhR-h4RJPHXqX38c7rvxnHXv0q1lANiZFJyzEDLEMHhMrJxxl9j52pe4Ro8P6Hn1UaHVPN1fSTzxakbW37mE3aGjmzVJSbhFqabQTiAsaVfpaC2M_byDsfmWlN2BSfQVOdoJPL4Fjv8C8BjaDUCXrKcxsGSLVWTHWUTArpu4--3d7KKdr713aYQxKb/w480-h640/20230129_141601.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello dear friends, how are you all?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYrlrET6jyKrExd0J0i8XKep5vX_U1Xvv75Q8-AcsoAmlghfa9qB1ixizY2jESA_Nm1R9gp9E_SZMVoD_8j_pNmWbUpqAwmfQC66iMUCSM4GmOBLkPQhV6jbwkdZ14OJhoLYLQuoCLhIPbUCwHP-ZqcMNjPAzIOqs6FRm-n8uy4p4bgDgEuqIem57j/s4000/20230129_140922.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYrlrET6jyKrExd0J0i8XKep5vX_U1Xvv75Q8-AcsoAmlghfa9qB1ixizY2jESA_Nm1R9gp9E_SZMVoD_8j_pNmWbUpqAwmfQC66iMUCSM4GmOBLkPQhV6jbwkdZ14OJhoLYLQuoCLhIPbUCwHP-ZqcMNjPAzIOqs6FRm-n8uy4p4bgDgEuqIem57j/w480-h640/20230129_140922.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The last couple of weeks were extremely hot, even by
Australian standards and having learnt the hard way about skin cancer,
protecting my skin from the damage of the sun has become absolutely
paramount. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZp_sMl7ZViCQTV96C4KW0dRIPCheAwkp2WizsMltzeMTGjf6VrqCCPJ2H5RPEt14OfZxOu97nhYPBzma0GYDni9Cjwl16apa-3q-EGROz4_-i2VxCkOrS9pJ9Fz2EaFPmua2H4h89LJFK3nIBK5EPPELP3pQC8QVB1wpQN7CWamRQfCn4xxLQSvgS/s4000/20230129_141427.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZp_sMl7ZViCQTV96C4KW0dRIPCheAwkp2WizsMltzeMTGjf6VrqCCPJ2H5RPEt14OfZxOu97nhYPBzma0GYDni9Cjwl16apa-3q-EGROz4_-i2VxCkOrS9pJ9Fz2EaFPmua2H4h89LJFK3nIBK5EPPELP3pQC8QVB1wpQN7CWamRQfCn4xxLQSvgS/w480-h640/20230129_141427.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These days I am not only
slathering myself with 50+ sunblock (<i>it was 15+ when I landed in Sydney 30
years ago, lol</i>) but I seldom leave the house without carrying with me some sort
of cover, whether it is a scarf, a blazer or in this case, a linen shirt).<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnxUUMyz7ZWtErkIY6PuRAufQWwgviPxA0pbwz5Ry_7RquLrq5ifF_EPAwBZq1GxVtHVddGRWY-tMUYjNB1nu9VtaPotOoaAsSZ2YnBucFx6QQp1FSh1yTqeLn7Bb2DDoWjDA4Z-C45TsSV-attVLEHwUu71yn1NRyUECgeIqjWUw8UT6hvKvo7nz/s4000/20230129_140935.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnxUUMyz7ZWtErkIY6PuRAufQWwgviPxA0pbwz5Ry_7RquLrq5ifF_EPAwBZq1GxVtHVddGRWY-tMUYjNB1nu9VtaPotOoaAsSZ2YnBucFx6QQp1FSh1yTqeLn7Bb2DDoWjDA4Z-C45TsSV-attVLEHwUu71yn1NRyUECgeIqjWUw8UT6hvKvo7nz/w480-h640/20230129_140935.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks
to the fashion designers who care about our skin and focus on designing for us
all these bright, attractive, adorable oversized blouses and shirts of all
colours of the rainbow so we not only are protected but look good too. </span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy8o-o6pSxChsnfraPJv4qnTBMqV27dSSyyc98ifSbPo4AwP1_019mbAniWsDzHvp15acLthINU7Zu8bHy4AsmZaQMjkaKAm_shlf4pafbVoGz1Mb2_3J4Fddkx5gJ-WtugrIjcyfcKga5buNGyiVdAZBhSP1qfwx46eEmuKxH-ha_Rml7Ce_83IBH/s4000/20230129_141231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy8o-o6pSxChsnfraPJv4qnTBMqV27dSSyyc98ifSbPo4AwP1_019mbAniWsDzHvp15acLthINU7Zu8bHy4AsmZaQMjkaKAm_shlf4pafbVoGz1Mb2_3J4Fddkx5gJ-WtugrIjcyfcKga5buNGyiVdAZBhSP1qfwx46eEmuKxH-ha_Rml7Ce_83IBH/w480-h640/20230129_141231.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Case
in point, this cheerful bright pink and white stripped oversized shirt from
on-line retailer <a href="https://www.theiconic.com.au/your-dads-oversized-shirt-1192178.html"><b><i>ICONIC</i></b></a>
that my older daughter who works in the fashion industry and knows exactly what
is on trend at any given moment bought for me.
She also knows that her mother loves wearing pink colours so here we
are.</span></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUYDiNrlcWS9QiRchTsSGon214ry-1N-u57BGWZFIx3R_wa2VsekOeCpW0XBgIUWgYjzxaWzp-Ovycy2Bp6cqk5uFz0r8IqM0iUvX3sP76ExbncJ3GK6NPi63wHJUO96YYSA8HLw834XQOEjulQlScZP5bm-TVHNuKCHp5j-2huQiQua4MP20S36u/s4000/20230129_141324.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUYDiNrlcWS9QiRchTsSGon214ry-1N-u57BGWZFIx3R_wa2VsekOeCpW0XBgIUWgYjzxaWzp-Ovycy2Bp6cqk5uFz0r8IqM0iUvX3sP76ExbncJ3GK6NPi63wHJUO96YYSA8HLw834XQOEjulQlScZP5bm-TVHNuKCHp5j-2huQiQua4MP20S36u/w480-h640/20230129_141324.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsWFJHBGaXxiuyExUvAkR1Xa9KuiWgLsbR6ZBJKpNbH1Nam4Oqn0c1CjsjxekJubvyy45s_Bh36WzzD3KZKU_PUFykNG0mPwom-uFU8vwNpeWVIiv1dOYuToWQwQdi6gvW5p3Kj9IyM1EM2AB3SZGzLDk9nTryBXJtglwjUwVuy4xZgx6gsIPKRkTd/s4000/20230129_141029.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsWFJHBGaXxiuyExUvAkR1Xa9KuiWgLsbR6ZBJKpNbH1Nam4Oqn0c1CjsjxekJubvyy45s_Bh36WzzD3KZKU_PUFykNG0mPwom-uFU8vwNpeWVIiv1dOYuToWQwQdi6gvW5p3Kj9IyM1EM2AB3SZGzLDk9nTryBXJtglwjUwVuy4xZgx6gsIPKRkTd/w480-h640/20230129_141029.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If it wasn’t for her, I would have bought it myself in
exactly the same colour hue. First of
all, I think it suits my complexion and the colour looks great against tanned
skin and secondly I love reinforcing this hue by also wearing oversized hoops
in a lighter shade.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FeYNsGN1PfoA0yn_Ibny9rebOzZGMeWOWzgwCX7ydPHWFpIpqR2VgsflmCAj6qSFz9Ld5j_i6F6craLOC6eRnVTxmPdard7T2RLq60PspNPMUMcREUa652t7s7nmC0U1Me-g6pynLmfAYrgnTkFL8GOeV8kub2lLG80AqWBS8R7K62lEkwknnP9O/s4000/20230129_141037.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FeYNsGN1PfoA0yn_Ibny9rebOzZGMeWOWzgwCX7ydPHWFpIpqR2VgsflmCAj6qSFz9Ld5j_i6F6craLOC6eRnVTxmPdard7T2RLq60PspNPMUMcREUa652t7s7nmC0U1Me-g6pynLmfAYrgnTkFL8GOeV8kub2lLG80AqWBS8R7K62lEkwknnP9O/w480-h640/20230129_141037.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">I
kept the other elements of my outfit plain and simple; a white denim skirt and
a white linen sleeveless top. Here is the
short story about this skirt. If my
memory serves me right, the last you saw me wearing it was back in 2017 when we
were on holidays in Sorrento and were on a boat excursion to view the Blue
Grotto off the island of Capri. </span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIkvrfC06NunbR4l31UaDoDirYnWJdXe3BdHNKTRwcrYhuLi0AtQkkHb4E-RUrPMG-pk1HsbtEzB3PXV2drVn5mP9QC-IgjC-YZfbuCboB3iRiuGeK9jhuJR3jPbr8yzDZ2hnd6v6OLp8VfCoEB9iKUDKW8JNx70WjsUu_62Xe0ZI_a8PGJC5NEL6/s4000/20230129_141102.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIkvrfC06NunbR4l31UaDoDirYnWJdXe3BdHNKTRwcrYhuLi0AtQkkHb4E-RUrPMG-pk1HsbtEzB3PXV2drVn5mP9QC-IgjC-YZfbuCboB3iRiuGeK9jhuJR3jPbr8yzDZ2hnd6v6OLp8VfCoEB9iKUDKW8JNx70WjsUu_62Xe0ZI_a8PGJC5NEL6/w480-h640/20230129_141102.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">We
all had to climb over the side of the boat to get into a small dingy in order
to get inside the Blue Grotto. You can
only imagine what a sight it was when I was trying to swing my legs over the
rim while trying to keep my skirt from hiking up. I was so humiliated from that experience that
I promised to myself never to wear it again.</span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18diGKoT4hr_vmqo86MHaQixWsDDRGywJsKKX9mkETvrDj2sS3GQyfy02xxg_vndzsu8J8Xn9prbCPeGuduJhQx9o5WU9awNaH_HShUt04BpSZbAuvj_CsbnxXNU8AgaErU22FXXYgWqzcKXdA6PPi89UVU8MrLctt9lKK2-oU7abOvnbnEBpzTKE/s4000/20230129_141105.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18diGKoT4hr_vmqo86MHaQixWsDDRGywJsKKX9mkETvrDj2sS3GQyfy02xxg_vndzsu8J8Xn9prbCPeGuduJhQx9o5WU9awNaH_HShUt04BpSZbAuvj_CsbnxXNU8AgaErU22FXXYgWqzcKXdA6PPi89UVU8MrLctt9lKK2-oU7abOvnbnEBpzTKE/w480-h640/20230129_141105.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But as the saying goes: <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">"Time is the best remedy"</span></i> so the skirt
is back on rotation.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQ9iWxlROOkG2Dp4gzPvkSvEG6zj-HWG_JDU4mBgNwRHxpfFCcMnzFFqf7uAdMcyDdVbAcEBGCYQc_qk8GVswBXNL9Bb3gnjKbwICZeJmtYF-KTou3RO5rkFrdr-rlVU1tsy5IOCvh4EUQt5Tc4eeYZLyjBHvWjZQD3ec4BDFQPaobx-w33wnE1fM/s4000/20230129_141401.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQ9iWxlROOkG2Dp4gzPvkSvEG6zj-HWG_JDU4mBgNwRHxpfFCcMnzFFqf7uAdMcyDdVbAcEBGCYQc_qk8GVswBXNL9Bb3gnjKbwICZeJmtYF-KTou3RO5rkFrdr-rlVU1tsy5IOCvh4EUQt5Tc4eeYZLyjBHvWjZQD3ec4BDFQPaobx-w33wnE1fM/w480-h640/20230129_141401.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hope this funny story has made you smile 😀. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Until then,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p> </o:p>Anna</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">xoxoxo </span></p><p></p></div>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-59727958113703005922023-02-05T15:52:00.005-08:002023-02-05T15:52:49.658-08:00HOW TO STYLE BERMUDA SHORTS WHEN GOING TO AN ART EXHIBITION<p> Hello dear friends, how are you all?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5rT9rI5Vk8f6qxeuNTyE8VR1Cmll37gjdwOsd3VVNNvRCAQw9LqLHdIGsZ6ARs1txmY9BPl0npQHbAveuiSccupHXSLce8tS94nqh6UFKix2y13w0aYQ0Y-O3zLKu278T64X6wOGBxRy7vrnkoBaETbSmn9K4u4bJGxP48DTuqPXyQg8CdF4loVI/s4000/20221120_173925.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5rT9rI5Vk8f6qxeuNTyE8VR1Cmll37gjdwOsd3VVNNvRCAQw9LqLHdIGsZ6ARs1txmY9BPl0npQHbAveuiSccupHXSLce8tS94nqh6UFKix2y13w0aYQ0Y-O3zLKu278T64X6wOGBxRy7vrnkoBaETbSmn9K4u4bJGxP48DTuqPXyQg8CdF4loVI/w480-h640/20221120_173925.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>February is officially the last month of the Australian summer and statistically the hottest month with the highest level of humidity which does not do any good to my hair. Hence, it is not my most favourite time of summer. I used to love a day like that but lately I prefer the cooler weather, at least in the evening and at night. I love going down to the beach for a sundowner when the sun has not touched down until after 8 pm but its rays have lost their intensity and everything becomes rather subdued and the fresh breeze caresses your skin and you reach for your linen blazer to drape it over your shoulders while sipping an <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Aperol Spritz</span></i> and watching the world going by.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6JkZDJRZVtCK4zhY1yQemOFR_e7MdlxWU74MQBQeMAfFk_cRd8Jvz7QXu3xmwQdCRH-4-38-ScRJ6-ArozHbUcjeu0ON5IFcuCmSCkfg_Hd2rJhHoDe1sM3pU48fX97T10WqR3NzuKrTXgJdXr3EkvVRtuBuxveWbRRDeig1XyGo_egcGUiivuR8p/s4000/20221120_163051.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6JkZDJRZVtCK4zhY1yQemOFR_e7MdlxWU74MQBQeMAfFk_cRd8Jvz7QXu3xmwQdCRH-4-38-ScRJ6-ArozHbUcjeu0ON5IFcuCmSCkfg_Hd2rJhHoDe1sM3pU48fX97T10WqR3NzuKrTXgJdXr3EkvVRtuBuxveWbRRDeig1XyGo_egcGUiivuR8p/w480-h640/20221120_163051.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>The linen blazer is one piece of clothing that I wear a lot through autumn, spring and even in summer. Like today, for example, we went to a local art gallery to view a private collection of contemporary artists that was on sale as a part of an estate - not a grand affair by any standards to qualify for a dress -up but not a drink night at our local pub either. So I decided to merge the two vibes into one - party on the top, casual on the bottom.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIvtV9pNxy1K2WzWeyEj_WH7LxG8kC4y3huFDoqK-MaRSoQ8ylyiuaGKfafALF2nzd3oILb0O9vwLVaFk95SUK0tE_5Y8uC1CK7v9740XuRCgS-LPvZzLrM4EMuqs9rbrGkWwqCFSgxp8AyBVJ8f6FpQ8aMgvju-HKCZ5xMukbSgFdoEKGjrIGBiS/s4000/20221120_162940.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIvtV9pNxy1K2WzWeyEj_WH7LxG8kC4y3huFDoqK-MaRSoQ8ylyiuaGKfafALF2nzd3oILb0O9vwLVaFk95SUK0tE_5Y8uC1CK7v9740XuRCgS-LPvZzLrM4EMuqs9rbrGkWwqCFSgxp8AyBVJ8f6FpQ8aMgvju-HKCZ5xMukbSgFdoEKGjrIGBiS/w480-h640/20221120_162940.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>Once I knew in which direction I was going, the rest was just a matter of choosing what top would I like to wear over the pair of <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Bermuda shorts </span></i>and what else in my wardrobe could assist me in elevating this outfit. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJGGgbTNqCCjU0HyS3F5XDvleS0Ti8wBYUXqgx-XC2M9cfVe19BMqe3IWqWIcQ90abUOBcqnJwh8HdubYIqUMyR277hcpo_3tYJg6aZaSJT44RcqqT2hYagYD-a5eT1c2KhJHOG7p8q-VkLyMQyVS7hHGemVQRh0bHSCHqbJ6SyksjVjAqz_XkwNQ/s4000/20221120_162227.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJGGgbTNqCCjU0HyS3F5XDvleS0Ti8wBYUXqgx-XC2M9cfVe19BMqe3IWqWIcQ90abUOBcqnJwh8HdubYIqUMyR277hcpo_3tYJg6aZaSJT44RcqqT2hYagYD-a5eT1c2KhJHOG7p8q-VkLyMQyVS7hHGemVQRh0bHSCHqbJ6SyksjVjAqz_XkwNQ/w480-h640/20221120_162227.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>Thus I settled for a sleeveless satin top in a warm orange colour, a neutral coloured linen blazer that I could wear over it or just drape it over my shoulders and a silk orange scarf with a black and white geometrical print that I tied over my Furla handbag. It became useful once we stepped inside the gallery and were greeted by the chill blast coming from the air-conditioning.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UeZiNykDsys2WxpB_D9qjwafBtVwOUhUWqlYcGSgeXysKfm_O3FmuGYLDM4tYVpqQCkLJseb5Ju6fhCE_Jgz-ylYerAt_-R3o4CNz85ybOWpYj2_fV2TIjHCWBgcUh98YCu6xSZ2u0nktf84iHOazSF8JsKn53wbpvPhUhYiFdJmZyvK0pdtsAEU/s4000/20221120_163356.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UeZiNykDsys2WxpB_D9qjwafBtVwOUhUWqlYcGSgeXysKfm_O3FmuGYLDM4tYVpqQCkLJseb5Ju6fhCE_Jgz-ylYerAt_-R3o4CNz85ybOWpYj2_fV2TIjHCWBgcUh98YCu6xSZ2u0nktf84iHOazSF8JsKn53wbpvPhUhYiFdJmZyvK0pdtsAEU/w480-h640/20221120_163356.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KnJKvpn-CDMQXPX42Fm7WL1dpluwGS7HWAKEXm2mNldMh67dgaQKkWcqk_FufELODfR5HP6qCCypsa_U4DEUYKQo8SmQk6PHuR444bNe9MMXnB44mhOzvLYEvrWSyBoJi39y4ZXfZDZUU0h-BSOmg_OtrmP3GJpo5oBLG7eIx0z6xEb_OP5ePVPs/s4000/20221120_162157.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KnJKvpn-CDMQXPX42Fm7WL1dpluwGS7HWAKEXm2mNldMh67dgaQKkWcqk_FufELODfR5HP6qCCypsa_U4DEUYKQo8SmQk6PHuR444bNe9MMXnB44mhOzvLYEvrWSyBoJi39y4ZXfZDZUU0h-BSOmg_OtrmP3GJpo5oBLG7eIx0z6xEb_OP5ePVPs/w480-h640/20221120_162157.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>The collection was amazing, from Andy Warhol to great Australian artists like Charles Blackman and Sidney Nolan with price tags way out of our league but we still enjoyed it.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0L7T4yHFvk_qUJ2mK2sEcszgs79VPGRj0-KBU_2MP30Hcpm7iYTuAc4UbOL0zuhBRBtBuPYBlJM1Y8-vNY0jNOHGjAgrKCwHSohH2ZgRkxbjrWxx-cLTCEB9OZVKdYlySvii63WlmMc4wjX4Nq2A_9teo9UDI2dX_sZNKfNB2ckkOKG6sH6R9nbU/s4000/20221120_162433.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0L7T4yHFvk_qUJ2mK2sEcszgs79VPGRj0-KBU_2MP30Hcpm7iYTuAc4UbOL0zuhBRBtBuPYBlJM1Y8-vNY0jNOHGjAgrKCwHSohH2ZgRkxbjrWxx-cLTCEB9OZVKdYlySvii63WlmMc4wjX4Nq2A_9teo9UDI2dX_sZNKfNB2ckkOKG6sH6R9nbU/w480-h640/20221120_162433.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>Afterwards we took a walk around the grounds, taking pictures and admiring the beautifully landscaped and maintained gardens.</p><p>Until then,</p><p>Anna</p><p>xoxoxo</p><br /><p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-82982822615220233812022-12-23T01:42:00.001-08:002022-12-24T22:52:47.125-08:00WHAT I WORE IN 2022 RETROSPECTIVE<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello everyone, hope are you well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGmn4K0H1iiQdSK4Rs-QY3nkpJMW9qyYvYox0hlLiQFzLKMozFt6RnXBTSMV4i2pPNQfhvKr9S-yRzucvZ5Su-G-vFDjE6tQiNa-vb-B_P2GkPIo2vvbgkTByhQfUnxAVAIIe6dMsHi1h8J6AFnIbliokyeOb-tC8tvv_ajMBBdb6CaPeTNiEMQF_/s640/april.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGmn4K0H1iiQdSK4Rs-QY3nkpJMW9qyYvYox0hlLiQFzLKMozFt6RnXBTSMV4i2pPNQfhvKr9S-yRzucvZ5Su-G-vFDjE6tQiNa-vb-B_P2GkPIo2vvbgkTByhQfUnxAVAIIe6dMsHi1h8J6AFnIbliokyeOb-tC8tvv_ajMBBdb6CaPeTNiEMQF_/w480-h640/april.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are approaching the end of
2022 and what a year it has been: half of it was spent in lockdown and
the other half caught us queuing outside hospitals and doctors’ office to get inoculated
not once not twice but up to four times. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH7F-ikxnCdkZWPMuum4PBTQar4rsQ7P_wcrChF5QnRoXHqPtIDycopjZzQ9ueYjgKU-04ussAhlpNmQgQk6c0AN0-gIcNoeJX2tOr3aXGexKABLZaMlkZvVTqq34wW9SQchBUhhOcFhIExoquOK2Apit7ln5epFrGQcrLmzTIe5vBxEUI6w1KTqJn/s640/AUG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH7F-ikxnCdkZWPMuum4PBTQar4rsQ7P_wcrChF5QnRoXHqPtIDycopjZzQ9ueYjgKU-04ussAhlpNmQgQk6c0AN0-gIcNoeJX2tOr3aXGexKABLZaMlkZvVTqq34wW9SQchBUhhOcFhIExoquOK2Apit7ln5epFrGQcrLmzTIe5vBxEUI6w1KTqJn/w480-h640/AUG.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">My husband was diagnosed with
cancer and underwent very long and difficult surgery and then spent months in convalescence. F</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">ortunately, the latest test proved that the cancer has all gone. I myself had a health scare when I was called for a additional x-ray test after a regular mammogram of my breasts, luckily it was nothing. On top of that, there were a few
cancer spots on my face and back that had to be surgically removed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-N0ablbYlO9a3tseXLscMUMWQYauZwnUG5WJ1cAuEt9HBlH-85iYvqAfDhmRYiaX1QdwPx30r4Tczw-VxxqmgNW7UJP1LvRCeEvWLMdhaPgPWuoyhgYSVriWTy5qlpiOb0Z7H7eCgzMuor7RyOukIsWjwuvKlvUEZ8VfgmvCM9pheiJk4E2hxq_jc/s640/bermuda.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-N0ablbYlO9a3tseXLscMUMWQYauZwnUG5WJ1cAuEt9HBlH-85iYvqAfDhmRYiaX1QdwPx30r4Tczw-VxxqmgNW7UJP1LvRCeEvWLMdhaPgPWuoyhgYSVriWTy5qlpiOb0Z7H7eCgzMuor7RyOukIsWjwuvKlvUEZ8VfgmvCM9pheiJk4E2hxq_jc/w480-h640/bermuda.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1YvSVj3kGThc79r89jclnsSUysC0VVE94bO9XGo54B9h2Q36EjPcihY4tfyLGlujTXAiPLpd4lYxkXY1IV-fQzM5LGfN22NFbd1FFbsBTEd5dkbi3a0Bb6SEC7RC3oBt0ke1zdnCvMrZgktVwcMgJ__1SnwJrV0jNql599_80FSoeH4kmPhdHoeo/s640/JULY.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1YvSVj3kGThc79r89jclnsSUysC0VVE94bO9XGo54B9h2Q36EjPcihY4tfyLGlujTXAiPLpd4lYxkXY1IV-fQzM5LGfN22NFbd1FFbsBTEd5dkbi3a0Bb6SEC7RC3oBt0ke1zdnCvMrZgktVwcMgJ__1SnwJrV0jNql599_80FSoeH4kmPhdHoeo/w480-h640/JULY.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Nevertheless, we persevere and did
our best to stay sane, be kind and feel optimistic, each of us in his own way.
Some people learned how to bake sourdough bread, others - how to play a guitar,
renovate the house, knit or make your own kombucha. I did not
bother to do any of the above. The only thing I managed to master while
in lockdown was how to cut my own hair. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Zi3LzsSfr6y0wKkv6hwEvSojroR6kSl9YkIriu-zvf7MVb8P5ZSYqRmNTg-mDkuyvjbKjm7gogGYy8FwaboX95xXNzWeQKEzH5BKIPD4RmQ-1TAhQgaQIhUDiisOffHh1_S7gyp8l90rve9UrOfYzI2pYJxQpdrAXYPLjX2AzbRkZyLQmFtGTkda/s640/DEC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Zi3LzsSfr6y0wKkv6hwEvSojroR6kSl9YkIriu-zvf7MVb8P5ZSYqRmNTg-mDkuyvjbKjm7gogGYy8FwaboX95xXNzWeQKEzH5BKIPD4RmQ-1TAhQgaQIhUDiisOffHh1_S7gyp8l90rve9UrOfYzI2pYJxQpdrAXYPLjX2AzbRkZyLQmFtGTkda/w480-h640/DEC.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lZcmW1en0kafkVOcqTNjPYP-AqwQl5H9BTCbZjnuTVOIiF1KPUgA7Oe22_HshX6NdM7rcg0ZHECsCo6LkJoBeoGGzBlnPuLayLoI2JlI2GjX_N6uc5HXbLorskH8frCp9Dbi3NASSexb6RD_X6RuC8OKo9V3yYDVGo4nVcEywWRm4C8xFU0z_6bp/s640/ELVIS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lZcmW1en0kafkVOcqTNjPYP-AqwQl5H9BTCbZjnuTVOIiF1KPUgA7Oe22_HshX6NdM7rcg0ZHECsCo6LkJoBeoGGzBlnPuLayLoI2JlI2GjX_N6uc5HXbLorskH8frCp9Dbi3NASSexb6RD_X6RuC8OKo9V3yYDVGo4nVcEywWRm4C8xFU0z_6bp/w480-h640/ELVIS.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Blogging and reading my fellow bloggers stories was my salvation. This and on-line shopping, of course. Somehow
during these challenging months, I did manage to procure clothes that I liked to wear and
shared it with my dear readers and fellow bloggers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_J8sXT30c7EtM75gN00Zs9iqDAR9QGBM4CZ7JFkYYGEyli9um9wHSvkGgTCqol5xHKnSGk37nHaYFQiz_p9fKh3tHftaPiKDXw5UyYYzzdBjjXNpHSIidTyooZDYZ07VKRyaNBhh7z4Mgup-9NToJVl7y5Ysi8mA2q4tTxHJ04x6JCdVZGGs0iW0/s640/JAN.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_J8sXT30c7EtM75gN00Zs9iqDAR9QGBM4CZ7JFkYYGEyli9um9wHSvkGgTCqol5xHKnSGk37nHaYFQiz_p9fKh3tHftaPiKDXw5UyYYzzdBjjXNpHSIidTyooZDYZ07VKRyaNBhh7z4Mgup-9NToJVl7y5Ysi8mA2q4tTxHJ04x6JCdVZGGs0iW0/w480-h640/JAN.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Scrolling through my 2022 posts, I
have noticed that my choice of clothes has slightly changed. It became
bolder, I stopped worried about dressing accordingly to my age and experimented
with miniskirts, full tulle skirts, bright colours, short flirty dresses and bold prints.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXt9GZzbNBVf159O_A0hKeyTSp394kRreazjJ332JstKY_n4xyusNgJzqCj4mpaL8hjZGuJvOv1czLSoCkA80-De-zdkb6-hQyrCG9dxa8WA5KD_rYXFoMGPA-0OdLgbkei997VJFbZmXN63Ok1R1Hxk034gfYKDHTUnBcxuZJRalD4b3BCfUOCfj/s640/MINI1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="444" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXt9GZzbNBVf159O_A0hKeyTSp394kRreazjJ332JstKY_n4xyusNgJzqCj4mpaL8hjZGuJvOv1czLSoCkA80-De-zdkb6-hQyrCG9dxa8WA5KD_rYXFoMGPA-0OdLgbkei997VJFbZmXN63Ok1R1Hxk034gfYKDHTUnBcxuZJRalD4b3BCfUOCfj/w445-h640/MINI1.jpg" width="445" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtI4JP5ioS8_POD_EEQbRDW9UsFCABy_UsBBrgwcpvrFEAAq2PHtwUz2h5N6KyBldiHnJZjSAjUD4aO9DK9qac-CDgGfByWXqB3cgIO5SxkJAOPIU3nZ594CgkC0amenw-LgyvbhQnZIiD6k0BdRXH0y9hcVdhH3DRUnKicLHd6IhdrUBP-WYtFyoT/s640/MIMI3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtI4JP5ioS8_POD_EEQbRDW9UsFCABy_UsBBrgwcpvrFEAAq2PHtwUz2h5N6KyBldiHnJZjSAjUD4aO9DK9qac-CDgGfByWXqB3cgIO5SxkJAOPIU3nZ594CgkC0amenw-LgyvbhQnZIiD6k0BdRXH0y9hcVdhH3DRUnKicLHd6IhdrUBP-WYtFyoT/w480-h640/MIMI3.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6DmF0bhfneVBDULmryTawod79S8gkyO_-tsZ5FumGHtNuyc4TMqFtqmKvq1Acq88_nVn-EZSK8hXduDaWFmOMXrPRypmMZVX-WWVrk0wYhPdbGISKb0YcFkVHPavDABTR2vISVzrgbLeywhMSEV7cQUKWE02R-hXYtE6P40vf0LBas3k6oizRMdX/s640/Red%20tier%20dress.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6DmF0bhfneVBDULmryTawod79S8gkyO_-tsZ5FumGHtNuyc4TMqFtqmKvq1Acq88_nVn-EZSK8hXduDaWFmOMXrPRypmMZVX-WWVrk0wYhPdbGISKb0YcFkVHPavDABTR2vISVzrgbLeywhMSEV7cQUKWE02R-hXYtE6P40vf0LBas3k6oizRMdX/w480-h640/Red%20tier%20dress.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">In reflection, I am quite proud
of the way I faced all the challenges that were thrown at me, my family and the
world at large in the last 12 months. I sincerely hope that any qualities which we obtained helped us to
survive this year, will be retained for many years to come.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsk-JO6QAhCyrEv1EjDWR1G5cYPyHo-JVdG413WGd4OnqBMz9aAQUCBV10O99qWMK2YP3vQ0AAhYv7Xt57vmpE5ubo-7IKTm2QTrBwLTSat8lezWl66G7rlBp5eFTh3ikXlNBZqo0uCGV_z0BifuhjyrtgvK1tNg9CykvQJ-F1u6OSeWIXtvw4TlN/s640/SEP2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsk-JO6QAhCyrEv1EjDWR1G5cYPyHo-JVdG413WGd4OnqBMz9aAQUCBV10O99qWMK2YP3vQ0AAhYv7Xt57vmpE5ubo-7IKTm2QTrBwLTSat8lezWl66G7rlBp5eFTh3ikXlNBZqo0uCGV_z0BifuhjyrtgvK1tNg9CykvQJ-F1u6OSeWIXtvw4TlN/w480-h640/SEP2.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">On this note, I am wishing you all a
very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! 🎄🎅 Let the new year be kinder,
brighter and happier for all of us.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZZUXBnkujxvDC1Z-dnzRoci9W9iaK00-XTwjsS8j0jt7_oYUd63NiFE158GggMTtv4zlCGdW11OEyP05-zeDTZZp77CbchXbQNSWfdkhOeqHSeVTPEypQ3eM_e2-k5XLipXr7jnrZpOpxGmlw_yXeKDKZb_TL--Yws_f4U_UfAysqClxmDOWK58H/s640/june.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZZUXBnkujxvDC1Z-dnzRoci9W9iaK00-XTwjsS8j0jt7_oYUd63NiFE158GggMTtv4zlCGdW11OEyP05-zeDTZZp77CbchXbQNSWfdkhOeqHSeVTPEypQ3eM_e2-k5XLipXr7jnrZpOpxGmlw_yXeKDKZb_TL--Yws_f4U_UfAysqClxmDOWK58H/w480-h640/june.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Until then,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Anna</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 107%;">xoxoxo</span></p></div><p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-90743641574647888202022-12-03T19:03:00.004-08:002022-12-03T19:03:57.842-08:00IT IS A JUNGLE OUT THERE - HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT<p> Hello dear friends, hope you are doing well.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWV82d64LF5QicjmIizh6D_lqhOHv5VFNxsZEh-PFpWRqJR-Qq5HmUPtf52Td97WvMFo7GCFpLQI92AUdnhnw8Ary5pzevSX189td0ME23anLXXox6UuhC4jN2-ihRC1IIhGchZkMbRLH8djYb34xl8EWJKLNfyto9VpPmj064hzhGRNU8reMBJ2W3/s1000/20221015_171746.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWV82d64LF5QicjmIizh6D_lqhOHv5VFNxsZEh-PFpWRqJR-Qq5HmUPtf52Td97WvMFo7GCFpLQI92AUdnhnw8Ary5pzevSX189td0ME23anLXXox6UuhC4jN2-ihRC1IIhGchZkMbRLH8djYb34xl8EWJKLNfyto9VpPmj064hzhGRNU8reMBJ2W3/w480-h640/20221015_171746.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>Two months of spring already behind us but the air is quite fresh and I won't leave the house without a jacket or a jumper to keep me warm.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwy0g3MEFKeQsOuOtcaqbyDr9GrUqEKaEh16JZGtBopNu3N0VxYjHGCg3DWIXPOFfccYzWjZk1Bk4WbFEoA0FgSJIKvjTFppe1DzfdXtLSGC3J63JUNqhRBjfJQnSzHzzVT4m9ukf9UsbZvB6BDF_S6wCA9IBeTfpP8mApB1nbyhsZURJJn24koEX3/s1000/20221015_170934.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwy0g3MEFKeQsOuOtcaqbyDr9GrUqEKaEh16JZGtBopNu3N0VxYjHGCg3DWIXPOFfccYzWjZk1Bk4WbFEoA0FgSJIKvjTFppe1DzfdXtLSGC3J63JUNqhRBjfJQnSzHzzVT4m9ukf9UsbZvB6BDF_S6wCA9IBeTfpP8mApB1nbyhsZURJJn24koEX3/w480-h640/20221015_170934.jpg" title="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" width="480" /></a></p><p>I bought this animal print pant suit from <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Zara </span></i>at the beginning of Spring but haven't had a chance to share it with you. This style is totally sold out but there are plenty of similar prints are still on offer like this <a href="animal print blazer" target="_blank"><b><i>animal print <u>blazer</u></i></b></a> and <b><i><u>t<a href="https://www.zara.com/au/en/animal-print-satin-trousers-p01971224.html?v1=197081474" target="_blank">rousers</a></u></i></b> . I was worried that I will not wear it often enough before the weather really heats up but I was wrong. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTcGBjLPTQqo9Bu-X3LC1FPiUeeKWg9bMAiCBjZ8ysy_6oUpZqqdtr3PdKJkLm6Tz0lfJwUbh-wOsl2R4inC0dQHcyKqrfxsNxEDdRDrWoOIits-8xjvfvKfhsrBEdgLs6WQjREVC1TeZJU8I4AYAMXYUiqkwHltwXROzbvDgtBCE9bTpsEcNwOn2/s1000/20221015_171053.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTcGBjLPTQqo9Bu-X3LC1FPiUeeKWg9bMAiCBjZ8ysy_6oUpZqqdtr3PdKJkLm6Tz0lfJwUbh-wOsl2R4inC0dQHcyKqrfxsNxEDdRDrWoOIits-8xjvfvKfhsrBEdgLs6WQjREVC1TeZJU8I4AYAMXYUiqkwHltwXROzbvDgtBCE9bTpsEcNwOn2/w480-h640/20221015_171053.jpg" title="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" width="480" /></a></p><p>It's 100% linen and we all know the multiple benefits of natural fibers. The print is quite bold and busy as you can see, so not much embellishment in terms of accessories is actually required so I chose a simple black satin camisole to wear underneath the blazer and just a pair of simple silver earrings. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1wP8tQkQuSDPxWu2EPpj0WzsuzPsMJkUlXmtfyZK3n2Sr7UH_qnKZZ1PZp_WowfHD_DpI91PKr-4sMxDIH6hxy7AUkPOZGG4pnrF3hCeFfB0uAt6WN2u-VFxRCcgDyz9VUvqWeqmxKuij0ewGNYOhvvmEUfhI-IeRgTHM2gOwOOGflqxCnrtfnbZ/s1000/20221015_171324.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1wP8tQkQuSDPxWu2EPpj0WzsuzPsMJkUlXmtfyZK3n2Sr7UH_qnKZZ1PZp_WowfHD_DpI91PKr-4sMxDIH6hxy7AUkPOZGG4pnrF3hCeFfB0uAt6WN2u-VFxRCcgDyz9VUvqWeqmxKuij0ewGNYOhvvmEUfhI-IeRgTHM2gOwOOGflqxCnrtfnbZ/w480-h640/20221015_171324.jpg" title="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" width="480" /></a></p><p>Of course, I could've gone all monochromatic but it is spring and I wanted to have fun so I chose red platform shoes that I also bought recently on a whim. I was in the shopping centre in a gloomy mood and when I saw those shoes through the window of <b><i><u><a href="https://www.davidjones.com/product/edward-meller-richie95-crossover-platform-sandal-25304950?clID=3157382" target="_blank">Edward Meller</a></u></i></b> shop in a happy red colour I felt irresistible urge to bring this feeling of happiness home.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbAZ7viH4Ui0tAk89nhKpQhiLDP2reIJRHGWK1JjdWiqWlXdQKSnKDISZgjA41g1rQHBok17XGXjNODwVQj3LbTIr7d1UyLZpTERGpDWLlzpkmu4bvR9Au6aIou8rR-jCKzqiSIeu5WW6_AfoHIqaBg9Q7XpjadQ4GxO743D9PJED_sdzxuB_Dxrr/s1000/20221015_171201(0).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbAZ7viH4Ui0tAk89nhKpQhiLDP2reIJRHGWK1JjdWiqWlXdQKSnKDISZgjA41g1rQHBok17XGXjNODwVQj3LbTIr7d1UyLZpTERGpDWLlzpkmu4bvR9Au6aIou8rR-jCKzqiSIeu5WW6_AfoHIqaBg9Q7XpjadQ4GxO743D9PJED_sdzxuB_Dxrr/w480-h640/20221015_171201(0).jpg" title="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" width="480" /></a></p><p>The heels are quite high but they are balanced by the thickness of the platform which levels the height and makes them feel very comfortable. Honestly, I can't even remember when the last time was that I bought high heel shoes, it must've been years.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQL5oRLtOtKbd9oA4ipHFK3QEJOEnGpr5i6OsYTX5-kjfQSEmX60cO0wGww5wdx5i4MNHGPXN6XZT5rdmzwI_T4SDN5TJhYnduMJlbSkl-XESnR57C7FZEJ75cGSjrJvQvKZyfPeHpB0jq1e8WCMxg5YV_jl8huiyYgbJDY7OyNHlN7d5bFpJyIMiS/s1000/20221015_171405.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQL5oRLtOtKbd9oA4ipHFK3QEJOEnGpr5i6OsYTX5-kjfQSEmX60cO0wGww5wdx5i4MNHGPXN6XZT5rdmzwI_T4SDN5TJhYnduMJlbSkl-XESnR57C7FZEJ75cGSjrJvQvKZyfPeHpB0jq1e8WCMxg5YV_jl8huiyYgbJDY7OyNHlN7d5bFpJyIMiS/w480-h640/20221015_171405.jpg" title="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" width="480" /></a></p><p>I recently read an article about what makes French fashionistas look so effortlessly stylish , one of them being that French women prefer not to match their footwear with their handbags, but I like my version of matching accessories so the red shoes and a handbag it is. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKjPU6S2I6N3wlS-2bPAnxjAKFP3cz0B18zYX_MXE8qVql7EIP1ZbbxkLXwHw3tYxPyIuSA0Hx-HrLnCP5TVVgV2evDqfiUPpptMrjmDzl-9I6Lpz9cCIeAXEfYDrotufXj9Kk4DVO86DjhsHLFXBtSMuA6PbdEEc98ZEBBtK4qEerrWP5Moe7hF0K/s1000/20221015_171617.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKjPU6S2I6N3wlS-2bPAnxjAKFP3cz0B18zYX_MXE8qVql7EIP1ZbbxkLXwHw3tYxPyIuSA0Hx-HrLnCP5TVVgV2evDqfiUPpptMrjmDzl-9I6Lpz9cCIeAXEfYDrotufXj9Kk4DVO86DjhsHLFXBtSMuA6PbdEEc98ZEBBtK4qEerrWP5Moe7hF0K/w480-h640/20221015_171617.jpg" title="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" width="480" /></a></p><p>Where do you stand on wearing matching accessories? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8MKPnIXqLr9Ayh7dmbVxKD40bEDF1628fDcdit9VZM7505FFwT3t1FI0W1vD2iNxKikUbX0VirTFZISduqE_lmn4AU7_Pyi-eF7fYx3S1ad9R_rvVKwqDzKjUt3Q3p5WwA_3ERAU-DA1q8M0smhdBUuX5x0UkqLM3S9OssReTNrkCzxjir6GX0FC/s1000/20221015_171512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8MKPnIXqLr9Ayh7dmbVxKD40bEDF1628fDcdit9VZM7505FFwT3t1FI0W1vD2iNxKikUbX0VirTFZISduqE_lmn4AU7_Pyi-eF7fYx3S1ad9R_rvVKwqDzKjUt3Q3p5WwA_3ERAU-DA1q8M0smhdBUuX5x0UkqLM3S9OssReTNrkCzxjir6GX0FC/w480-h640/20221015_171512.jpg" title="HOW I WORE MY ANIMAL PRINT TROUSER SUIT" width="480" /></a></p><p>Until then,</p><p>Anna</p><p>xoxoxo</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-61279043320929690182022-11-20T02:35:00.008-08:002022-11-20T03:18:53.754-08:00OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS<p>Hello dear readers, trust you are all well.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vNUzELvfioe52relv4JS15zY-LFUUdSjR7j447wGjBwzFokQvr5y_Gwk5dHf2JS2m0IM0-hFv3CbzyFgPlPzfvUsgCwzeTLWzytu6bZNYAeiYVwHE_S4iUlookx0W2IVPHB0vRsoddlK2nzp2Rw3CIgFezi9gYA-ptP4UtKHhHGkctAAkqMqxMN1/s1000/20221021_123315.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vNUzELvfioe52relv4JS15zY-LFUUdSjR7j447wGjBwzFokQvr5y_Gwk5dHf2JS2m0IM0-hFv3CbzyFgPlPzfvUsgCwzeTLWzytu6bZNYAeiYVwHE_S4iUlookx0W2IVPHB0vRsoddlK2nzp2Rw3CIgFezi9gYA-ptP4UtKHhHGkctAAkqMqxMN1/w480-h640/20221021_123315.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>Hope you enjoyed reading the first part about our holidays in Far North
Queensland and for those who missed it, please follow the link that will bring
you up to date with the rest of us. So let me pick up where I left it, on
the road, again, driving from <i>Cairns</i> to <i>Port Douglas.</i><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00se6574TgQKZjkejNdqEFamAm2SZsI6K9ADk7_7AHtLWEIVMtVJCzvtGnJl0h-4xgnbXeQ3x1KT0YOSKPFh5gfZAklgKEq7lcH7rZ4u2PqcDv754Jtl1xi2ZAJVli9CWK2ST-Wx2n0Mrvvy30lENdyW2reofYtNsMERb0-hXnR6lvTc0nmEPbjuf/s1000/20221023_172223.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00se6574TgQKZjkejNdqEFamAm2SZsI6K9ADk7_7AHtLWEIVMtVJCzvtGnJl0h-4xgnbXeQ3x1KT0YOSKPFh5gfZAklgKEq7lcH7rZ4u2PqcDv754Jtl1xi2ZAJVli9CWK2ST-Wx2n0Mrvvy30lENdyW2reofYtNsMERb0-hXnR6lvTc0nmEPbjuf/w480-h640/20221023_172223.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>It is not a long drive, about 1.5 hours and all the way the road hugs the
coast giving you a stunning view of miles and miles of pristine sand beaches
and the water sparkling under the hot bright sun. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7pZV70orpttkz9-M3LojHs5UlLPjtneD5i1Ooo6Fs3opHpdwT9QHew7c2INX46TvZGX3S3iMHfTDe39j4x9Q0iLPZ59sgjSCQ8FugwUbOOLZA7wii2y8elrTDZVmWNM1BBot7wRf4Xtl9ICFWjrlWgwVzsn06IF-5V5wcMXrlrFCd2QT9uv7p-Vr/s1000/20221021_123417.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7pZV70orpttkz9-M3LojHs5UlLPjtneD5i1Ooo6Fs3opHpdwT9QHew7c2INX46TvZGX3S3iMHfTDe39j4x9Q0iLPZ59sgjSCQ8FugwUbOOLZA7wii2y8elrTDZVmWNM1BBot7wRf4Xtl9ICFWjrlWgwVzsn06IF-5V5wcMXrlrFCd2QT9uv7p-Vr/w480-h640/20221021_123417.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>Unfortunately, you will
not see a single person taking a swim or just testing the water with their toes
because of the dangerous presence of saltwater crocodiles. And
although I haven’t seen one, I wasn't going to take a chance. I am so
scared and totally repulsed by this creature. Other than that, it was an
easy and pleasant drive and soon we found ourselves cruising the streets of <i>PD</i>
looking for our hotel. <o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrPHZ8pCU3SRdMouqMDBS4DTwgEjlzNHLArRK0AwxpFIiEhC2lY4oNGX0R0uRsUo49Hxm2rIRdIdxfBDqHJCzd-E3SWhzMiN82Nn34NqqxnPsZng_G8UX62iw_VOFNCmZebirJ0jr7VTFD9lq59JroDrNcieolCOO2eHQehWgaAzURemSN2yb59a7/s3264/IMG_3453.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrPHZ8pCU3SRdMouqMDBS4DTwgEjlzNHLArRK0AwxpFIiEhC2lY4oNGX0R0uRsUo49Hxm2rIRdIdxfBDqHJCzd-E3SWhzMiN82Nn34NqqxnPsZng_G8UX62iw_VOFNCmZebirJ0jr7VTFD9lq59JroDrNcieolCOO2eHQehWgaAzURemSN2yb59a7/w480-h640/IMG_3453.JPG" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>We stayed at a lovely place called <b><i><u><a href="https://www.villasanmichele.com.au/" target="_blank">Villa San Michele</a></u></i></b> that was positioned right on the main drag of PD<i>, Macrossan Street</i>. Luckily for us, our window was overlooking
the courtyard which was exceptionally quiet. After checking-in and
unpacking our bags, we went out to have a look around. Macrossan Street is a hive of activities, It has everything, from the chic cafes
and gelaterias to local pubs, fancy restaurants and night clubs and is peppered
with retail shops where you can buy anything from locally made souvenirs to
evening dresses and footwear. I loved it from the start.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUV7b58418HJXXIjj5u_0GQx2EJgvoJ-6G1RueaRa5evCY-ow8zBI6siM9wVYHl-govypftWbiNmih2Mx7oAVVzYgqnMSo28nhjirlmahcBQRuAjfEAisSYN2KAqwzbqg9jTJvUXy-UMgUJWO7lGJySD741hqX4pn3gcyo731okAbXytpakFTgtgv6/s3264/IMG_3457.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUV7b58418HJXXIjj5u_0GQx2EJgvoJ-6G1RueaRa5evCY-ow8zBI6siM9wVYHl-govypftWbiNmih2Mx7oAVVzYgqnMSo28nhjirlmahcBQRuAjfEAisSYN2KAqwzbqg9jTJvUXy-UMgUJWO7lGJySD741hqX4pn3gcyo731okAbXytpakFTgtgv6/w480-h640/IMG_3457.JPG" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>On our first night we had dinner reservation at the award winning restaurant called <b><i><u><a href="https://www.melaleucaportdouglas.com.au/" target="_blank">Melaleuca</a>.</u></i></b> As
in Cairns, all our dinner outings and activities were booked from Sydney weeks in advance and as
I watched the waiters turning people without bookings away, I felt incredibly
pleased with myself. The menu is focused on fresh local produce with a
slight Asian twist which tantalises the taste buds and makes you ask for more. All the dishes that we ordered were exceptional, especially my main
course of a whole baby Barramundi (highly praised local fish) cooked in panko
crumbs and served with Asian greens salad and fragrant jasmine rice which was
sublime. <o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgsdHnMpw1unJghv8i76awTu7lgcHrpKnG6TBycULV0Xc3jfboQxIjLcpuZObgoN7j7JNu21qEr2QvDExyj8SNgdshslBaPihoC9jvjNIaxQNXsGiGdI8xexmyqVVgcvA-SzG1n6FNOOjEuuJHKxlPLYnKqc6xU1SzgwOENUrxjmloN6Omsm_7pfv/s1024/IMG_3460.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgsdHnMpw1unJghv8i76awTu7lgcHrpKnG6TBycULV0Xc3jfboQxIjLcpuZObgoN7j7JNu21qEr2QvDExyj8SNgdshslBaPihoC9jvjNIaxQNXsGiGdI8xexmyqVVgcvA-SzG1n6FNOOjEuuJHKxlPLYnKqc6xU1SzgwOENUrxjmloN6Omsm_7pfv/w640-h480/IMG_3460.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="640" /></a></p><p>As I mentioned earlier, there are two main attractions that brought us
here: The <b><i><u><a href="https://daintreerainforest.au/" target="_blank">Daintree Rain Forest</a></u></i></b> and <b><u><a href="https://greatbarrierreef.org/" target="_blank">The Great Barrier Reef</a></u></b>, both are declared Heritage Sites by <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">UNESCO</span></i>. <o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fXiIjWLOEfTW8A4YIpWtMR3CIKXkHldt_ZVPEoUE-4o0XD29PuN0g6NuvzX3K7kk3VkWbGthjnr4SVeIRz2ZwCgRqe0hv0HXb4q_NMlAhPw2_znhXGgOtPRdESfNX2zwV3DhbtSMEBBNzJgT0dDsSKEgmMcsR_1LyKRs6-Uz8R9ekRHsQyw6KK9E/s1000/20221022_131143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Daintree Forest" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fXiIjWLOEfTW8A4YIpWtMR3CIKXkHldt_ZVPEoUE-4o0XD29PuN0g6NuvzX3K7kk3VkWbGthjnr4SVeIRz2ZwCgRqe0hv0HXb4q_NMlAhPw2_znhXGgOtPRdESfNX2zwV3DhbtSMEBBNzJgT0dDsSKEgmMcsR_1LyKRs6-Uz8R9ekRHsQyw6KK9E/w480-h640/20221022_131143.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>The first on itinerary was a trip to the <b><i><u><a href="https://daintreerainforest.au/" target="_blank">Daintree Forest</a></u></i></b>, one of the
best biologically diverse rainforests in the world and is the oldest. It is
estimated to be 130 million years old which is tens of million years older than
the Amazon Rainforest. This amazing site is just an hours drive from Port
Douglas after that you and your car need to take a short ferry ride to get to
the entry. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOwTnqenMaWO-rrsJ_qFwIszfVNrlSRTKP34GlwD58rboy7JL0Savix6JZ8_Z-m1P4yW5LR6uLfgD9FgeLi-cOxucJtXarzQrkjaKl3B8BaEC2BppV0BhQ8N5yHwStKxqyUF3xAlrP9DkeSka91xjhBeXALP6plnC0wt-kXwhSmwTkGPkEpxl3quzW/s1000/20221022_134221.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Daintree Forest" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOwTnqenMaWO-rrsJ_qFwIszfVNrlSRTKP34GlwD58rboy7JL0Savix6JZ8_Z-m1P4yW5LR6uLfgD9FgeLi-cOxucJtXarzQrkjaKl3B8BaEC2BppV0BhQ8N5yHwStKxqyUF3xAlrP9DkeSka91xjhBeXALP6plnC0wt-kXwhSmwTkGPkEpxl3quzW/w480-h640/20221022_134221.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>Once there, you are free to drive whenever you please,
exploring the richness of this magnificent natural wonder at your own
pace. As we began our journey through it, we saw multiple signs for
eco-camps, single cabins, lodges and other recreational places where you can
stay overnight or a few days if you like. There were a lot of stops along
the way where you can get out of the car and explore the forest up-close and
personal and so we did. The footpath was slightly elevated above the
swamps to allow you to see the tightly knitted air roots of mangrove trees
without disturbing the delicate balance of eco-system.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xWqRoR9Ll3W2mzs1yXXNXOw0aV7pQOH9VBcBSXOccoe9RQ2hoIbl5RyOvvu1_ODuN_mMyea4GK-Uc6-1gU8Zm6TF3NWeyWElpgsJiWHbP0youJaQt4Tqa2B4na8gX0M7Icjtho6XYYVsg23BnNsl9FvKjNzI9jIrmqgBbA1swvWR02ve-v6PE8oA/s1000/20221022_133650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Daintree Forest" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xWqRoR9Ll3W2mzs1yXXNXOw0aV7pQOH9VBcBSXOccoe9RQ2hoIbl5RyOvvu1_ODuN_mMyea4GK-Uc6-1gU8Zm6TF3NWeyWElpgsJiWHbP0youJaQt4Tqa2B4na8gX0M7Icjtho6XYYVsg23BnNsl9FvKjNzI9jIrmqgBbA1swvWR02ve-v6PE8oA/w480-h640/20221022_133650.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>
</p><p>I was fascinated by the size and variety of the Staghorn Ferns growing high up
on trees right under the canopies which provides it with access to the
sun. Some trees have only one, while the others host a whole family of
them. All along the path you come across information boards holding
interesting facts and a description of the species growing nearby which we
found immensely helpful.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfoB53fpaZssgOowr9b3IkcxtRfpcauPH5b7VtDKSjNYNZu-cwwdxX4qFaJ-ilcF2Z1b1m2jTBTfzAPJUSHbtDf8ZOCvkFLs69pbTDjYGlQZTs_vC8AwWXavQhjpK_DHwGFpOiOyUJ24grRJI7_T_8h8eUTuP67DF8vN0Dp_sHTwcqzriG787b67an/s1000/20221020_104219.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Daintree Forest" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfoB53fpaZssgOowr9b3IkcxtRfpcauPH5b7VtDKSjNYNZu-cwwdxX4qFaJ-ilcF2Z1b1m2jTBTfzAPJUSHbtDf8ZOCvkFLs69pbTDjYGlQZTs_vC8AwWXavQhjpK_DHwGFpOiOyUJ24grRJI7_T_8h8eUTuP67DF8vN0Dp_sHTwcqzriG787b67an/w480-h640/20221020_104219.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8RxQ5QGvVfdYEoHrw4T9dQtgJ76Sy5g1FBMQHjauglzuKRLlTEcEtRr6f-1hdzX3WcQzmPzy7nI8QjxNCRdQv-EQi_EuW7y7AlHJN31Y8xY6gXs5Hq-EgKWTcHl5IVq8MZ9Mb__Mea-Eff0C8a7754MI5UB-06hM7sEwU4QxQqGKL7vhwgn0bpLHQ/s1000/20221020_101013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Daintree Forest" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8RxQ5QGvVfdYEoHrw4T9dQtgJ76Sy5g1FBMQHjauglzuKRLlTEcEtRr6f-1hdzX3WcQzmPzy7nI8QjxNCRdQv-EQi_EuW7y7AlHJN31Y8xY6gXs5Hq-EgKWTcHl5IVq8MZ9Mb__Mea-Eff0C8a7754MI5UB-06hM7sEwU4QxQqGKL7vhwgn0bpLHQ/w480-h640/20221020_101013.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>After a while we stopped at one of the many cafes that you can find in the
forest. It has a lovely open area overlooking the long stretch of
pristine white sand and Daintree River glistening beyond. Unfortunately,
the swimming in it was prohibited due to the presence of crocodiles.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmBJTdZFwmz7hDVcHuHEz-1E8TWx17V5TDXCOWw7nmF0UetNdmYensTp5lSHOr2qNuG4J2d51VKJ_592zKfYT8BsK1h6p860rBuCs-Ty26YTbMI27_jwIvyw9ee9V4nUbmsYaDjU9Ok4cJQxeoN6k-KZJ6hCPhv1JqT0PyNTrH0eREcpJ1vIcrcH0/s1000/20221022_130940.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Daintree Forest" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmBJTdZFwmz7hDVcHuHEz-1E8TWx17V5TDXCOWw7nmF0UetNdmYensTp5lSHOr2qNuG4J2d51VKJ_592zKfYT8BsK1h6p860rBuCs-Ty26YTbMI27_jwIvyw9ee9V4nUbmsYaDjU9Ok4cJQxeoN6k-KZJ6hCPhv1JqT0PyNTrH0eREcpJ1vIcrcH0/w640-h480/20221022_130940.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyF85WzBH1Bkyc-Ia6PSRAIeKO40teZAalLoFWlR47AAzKRWenGFuIN1voKg311oOtLoPEDv-jSlliqINfC__9nTrGrM2-C2titCuIPTuOjc9n9nxjMpkTgEzJ57f10Qlvbec5a5cz1Igt8rzs1y8KZSiAuhJzgVd9jIBvFiJ9DJEA1obIb2_Wx-MM/s2000/20221022_131414.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyF85WzBH1Bkyc-Ia6PSRAIeKO40teZAalLoFWlR47AAzKRWenGFuIN1voKg311oOtLoPEDv-jSlliqINfC__9nTrGrM2-C2titCuIPTuOjc9n9nxjMpkTgEzJ57f10Qlvbec5a5cz1Igt8rzs1y8KZSiAuhJzgVd9jIBvFiJ9DJEA1obIb2_Wx-MM/w480-h640/20221022_131414.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>Soon after lunch we were on the road again heading back to <i>Port
Douglas</i>. <o:p></o:p></p><p>The following day was my birthday. We decided to take it easy:
late breakfast followed by a slow stroll along <i>Macrossan Street</i> for window
shopping, visiting the local Sunday markets where we bought small gifts for our six
grandchildren, a much welcomed swim in the hotel's pool and a birthday dinner at a restaurant, within walking distance, called <b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Zinc</span></i></b>,
another example of excellent ambience, food and service.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSnqDUpQq78irVghhQh1cgTeUGYnFwSr6fJswrphGrQ2hNKTQf-bL7S4vhvwfG3kSsI-FL2wPxBHQbIHHHalwgeKBmTn_co-DuM8J5zyPWKxNYsG3tStD_vSsKcBFmquMAsqIq6z-r3GpDTlCgH5vZFu-_n_hELAO0X0QVpxyXNGbH-uM-yM3Jv5_t/s1000/20221023_121702.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSnqDUpQq78irVghhQh1cgTeUGYnFwSr6fJswrphGrQ2hNKTQf-bL7S4vhvwfG3kSsI-FL2wPxBHQbIHHHalwgeKBmTn_co-DuM8J5zyPWKxNYsG3tStD_vSsKcBFmquMAsqIq6z-r3GpDTlCgH5vZFu-_n_hELAO0X0QVpxyXNGbH-uM-yM3Jv5_t/w480-h640/20221023_121702.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>And on Monday we drove to the marina where we boarded the Quicksilver catamaran
that took us to the most anticipated adventure of this trip, Great Barrier
Reef. It was a perfect cloudless day for such an activity, there was no
wind, the sea was absolutely calm and although the weather was in the high 30's,
as were all the previous days, the well airconditioned boat was what the doctor
ordered. During a 1.5 hours half sailing we were served morning tea while a marine
biologist was giving us a talk on the marine life on the reef and a life saver
talked us through how to wear a mask and use a snorkel properly and general
safety rules when being in the water. Soon after our catamaran docked at
the activity station where all the activities were conducted. The
tour also supplied a buffet style lunch that included cold and hot dishes of
prawns, fish and meat and vegetarian options.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjY6tv3FA30hNz4gh1hUjvN4pgXfXkycAHXSH-6kGXr27N3USY7JeOd6kNPrxcypc1XL_0R1PAy-9_p_BKtHhm5dE3iK0YYYVsqIePwOY-XaoxZWgYcCBWoFLSxwc7hFwG6deF4FxYJ58TicteY60zXZzNQqiN-nhvNIekvohYvmL5i7bpDUXVv6Q/s3264/IMG_3494.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Great Barrier Reef" border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjY6tv3FA30hNz4gh1hUjvN4pgXfXkycAHXSH-6kGXr27N3USY7JeOd6kNPrxcypc1XL_0R1PAy-9_p_BKtHhm5dE3iK0YYYVsqIePwOY-XaoxZWgYcCBWoFLSxwc7hFwG6deF4FxYJ58TicteY60zXZzNQqiN-nhvNIekvohYvmL5i7bpDUXVv6Q/w480-h640/IMG_3494.JPG" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>Apart from snorkeling, the company offers helicopter tours, scuba-diving,
guided tours of the reef and a semi-submersible reef tour which we decided to
take as soon as we arrived at the platform while we were still dry.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZkandKdEre8zvIF3IS6Yg-lQVDPf0bdBTroOVFy0I1yUVglAPTCsu0cwcuzpIHUiToNLY2nzyP143EfUFp3EoRR6fZ4-t2Ug7ftNmTQ0Ibk_uNUp-FQsZkW_qS50j32Zd6w17jCSESAEy3904bldRdwO1Z_lcSz8G31dINdxJN4_3CKTlbghi6tl/s3264/IMG_3489.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Great Barrier Reef" border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZkandKdEre8zvIF3IS6Yg-lQVDPf0bdBTroOVFy0I1yUVglAPTCsu0cwcuzpIHUiToNLY2nzyP143EfUFp3EoRR6fZ4-t2Ug7ftNmTQ0Ibk_uNUp-FQsZkW_qS50j32Zd6w17jCSESAEy3904bldRdwO1Z_lcSz8G31dINdxJN4_3CKTlbghi6tl/w480-h640/IMG_3489.JPG" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>The sub sits one meter under water, and you get a diver's view of the reef
while the sub glides through clear water revealing reef lagoons and colourful
reef gardens. I have never dived nor snorkeled in my life and was
absolutely fascinated about what was happening around me. I think I squealed
when a school of fish swam by my window.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJ31l7DISfjZVcrF49FBGppnrt9ARNG4FvgvsAhwwMNi4tHIrWsnOQ8JX8v62XZ4mA2tX8FZIjEKFggYhibiQWBsT2hJ7X5j7t7Ht5EIkMMpgWuNX_3yY7_ylXzQ1urVu6A5bkrwt_OTzDFmvR42EecoQg97o_Fib8CszesGKmRo_fhxDpZ3BPHP2/s3264/IMG_3498.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Great Barrier Reef" border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJ31l7DISfjZVcrF49FBGppnrt9ARNG4FvgvsAhwwMNi4tHIrWsnOQ8JX8v62XZ4mA2tX8FZIjEKFggYhibiQWBsT2hJ7X5j7t7Ht5EIkMMpgWuNX_3yY7_ylXzQ1urVu6A5bkrwt_OTzDFmvR42EecoQg97o_Fib8CszesGKmRo_fhxDpZ3BPHP2/w480-h640/IMG_3498.JPG" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>Back on the platform, we selected wet suits (S, M, L EX) a pair of fins
(ditto), a mask and a snorkel. Once we put the wet suits, we walked to
the edge of platform from where we could ease into the water from the submerged
steps. We were recommended not to walk around the platform with the fins
on until we sit on the steps, then we put them on, slip the masks over our
faces and with the snorkels firmly tucked behind our lips, dive into the warm
waters of the Reef. Since I had no idea how to snorkel, at the beginning
I was struggling with the technique. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiQgx2QAXRE4i80Z_SNueky6V6CpkMYaqerDsOgPAnaHUQOh-IFsrE-8S-x9OLiyeEXtH_tpxHhepDi8zkhcxGeLIOnMlbStfBGLs-BPD7p5KCUOePbhRiCwWNMAUHZzGWrmPcrP0KtH6DurIZnacyU4wVRw8h7NFfGVwdiPc3P-PF3SDIASM1xqG/s3264/IMG_3507.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Great Barrier Reef" border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiQgx2QAXRE4i80Z_SNueky6V6CpkMYaqerDsOgPAnaHUQOh-IFsrE-8S-x9OLiyeEXtH_tpxHhepDi8zkhcxGeLIOnMlbStfBGLs-BPD7p5KCUOePbhRiCwWNMAUHZzGWrmPcrP0KtH6DurIZnacyU4wVRw8h7NFfGVwdiPc3P-PF3SDIASM1xqG/w480-h640/IMG_3507.JPG" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>You are supposed to breathe through your mouth, but I forgot and inhaled through my nose and as a result my mask got
sucked into my face. While I was trying to peal it off, I gulped in extremely salty sea water that made me cough. At last, I managed to
overcome my anxiety by slowing down my breathing (I learnt that technique during
yoga meditations and use it when I am about to go to sleep for relaxation) and
slowly lowered my face into the water. It was a whole new world
underneath and it was amazing. The corals are one of the worlds' natural
wonders and they look magnificent. They are given the names based on what
they look like, so if the coral looks like a cauliflower, it is called
"Cauliflower Coral" and the one that looks like a mushroom is be
called "Mushroom Coral" etc. <o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4NYuTLbRyd2dcew0ipSdEfAABetwoSx-26xoHe9tQQAOU72h6xAtGDY-KmDOuOsCsBoowo8-PBjiNwvD1phEGQyDcQjJkmw1oOrNVeX14773tQr-bEBdxen1JPhiim8zcUxCfnYCfR3hST2n2tbHRSiI6dlKLr8kEom5wpT16_3fWN6crsLUuNGG/s3264/IMG_3491.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Great Barrier Reef" border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4NYuTLbRyd2dcew0ipSdEfAABetwoSx-26xoHe9tQQAOU72h6xAtGDY-KmDOuOsCsBoowo8-PBjiNwvD1phEGQyDcQjJkmw1oOrNVeX14773tQr-bEBdxen1JPhiim8zcUxCfnYCfR3hST2n2tbHRSiI6dlKLr8kEom5wpT16_3fWN6crsLUuNGG/w480-h640/IMG_3491.JPG" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p>I couldn't get enough of it; I was totally hooked and didn't want to
leave. The Reef was full of fish, big and small, colourful and plain,
lazy and quick and I could almost touch it. I think that last time I
experienced similar euphoria was when my husband took me on a South African
safari many years ago and we saw a pride of lionesses coming to the water
hole to quench their thirst after a night hunt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwuwNBO5rDCf2RA4c1ke0s2H_YU7K3amlP7kSvLX6YUh0o_bZNt8vUA5ztbBiRfEMlEBEOdxBUTt-WqK_rpgw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxZz_J-GhPWFQGVKSOjmIE9oNs752RsSmRoiVDh1A21-969Ab6i1lVmEJkJIuIkswF7u5o3KcYIbQyaV0KLpA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p>I don't know how long we spent in the water but after a while even the wet
suit and the hot sun couldn't save me from feeling cold and we decided to call it a
day. We climbed back on the platform, took off our suits and fins and
placed all the equipment in the bins provided. We boarded our
catamaran and soon afterwards sailed back to <i>Port Douglas</i>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjDX_mSZ_0gBbCvnRilpTpVXuZXH0HXWle1-H0VVnJRusFCAGVnI63EwH0e-uNcF7ULB_8kbSx5EZW2yC4vaeWAxqdfKY0nPIN5TH_4DW2pI1SrnkUi2H4VI4fVQQFmpuiZt8O3HUMJlaOIIXgW_EpMDCBebpW981rr8B_2vnjFrLghKg4GBJSQyk/s3264/IMG_3485.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjDX_mSZ_0gBbCvnRilpTpVXuZXH0HXWle1-H0VVnJRusFCAGVnI63EwH0e-uNcF7ULB_8kbSx5EZW2yC4vaeWAxqdfKY0nPIN5TH_4DW2pI1SrnkUi2H4VI4fVQQFmpuiZt8O3HUMJlaOIIXgW_EpMDCBebpW981rr8B_2vnjFrLghKg4GBJSQyk/w480-h640/IMG_3485.JPG" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - PORT DOUGLAS" width="480" /></a></p><p><o:p></o:p></p><p></p><p>We had fantastic holiday and I couldn't wish for a better way to celebrate my birthday. It wasn't one of those extended holidays we used to take in the past, gallivanting around the globe for weeks at a time but it was lovely and it taught me a lesson that it is worth exploring your own country before rushing overseas to see others. </p><p>We spent the evening packing and recounting what we saw earlier on the <i>Reef</i>. The following morning, we drove back to Cairns to catch a plane to Sydney. </p><p>Hope our holiday inspired both my local and overseas readers to visit this beautiful part of Australia.</p><p>Until then,</p><p>Anna</p><p>xoxoxo</p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-84881814776514734362022-11-06T15:51:00.004-08:002022-11-20T02:34:14.612-08:00OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello, my dear friends, hope you are all ok.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It has been a while since my last short post announcing our upcoming trip. And although we came back over a week ago, I was having difficulties getting back into the grove. It was only a week but there were so many things that I had to attend to that I simply didn't have an energy to squeeze up my creativity juices and start writing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPRmpOKqxldPT0HTzjS_sv6nb1oN7-6DhWExl6OetPd_64n5j7ZK6A4Z4QkWGWMwbsz5ssaN3FtvHUYMOaS3AFIVYkZq-eg8o4Pz9KLt8ygBOKI0ORcd6QFCzb3QW5XgXVT1c3nlrRCETT8g_COZXjSvwQp82tkJiR1PxLL3OqA4cKT3SqQxSg7QRJ/s1000/20221019_153218.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPRmpOKqxldPT0HTzjS_sv6nb1oN7-6DhWExl6OetPd_64n5j7ZK6A4Z4QkWGWMwbsz5ssaN3FtvHUYMOaS3AFIVYkZq-eg8o4Pz9KLt8ygBOKI0ORcd6QFCzb3QW5XgXVT1c3nlrRCETT8g_COZXjSvwQp82tkJiR1PxLL3OqA4cKT3SqQxSg7QRJ/w480-h640/20221019_153218.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So here I am to tell you all about this fantastic sojourn but first let me take you back to 2019. I was turning sixty and my husband booked us a holiday in the upscale town of Noosa, also in <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Queensland</span></i> (Australia consists of six states and two territories) but much closer to Sydney which, by the way, is in the state of <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">New South Wales</span></i> or just <u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">NSW</span></u>. Then COVID came and our Federal government shut all borders between the states so we couldn't go anywhere and had to cancel the trip. Luckily, we were issued with a credit for our airfares which is valid till the end of 2022. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKbvtucvuD6erhsJjkUs1KHbp5L8_oD-zBUmq9RkCamITwa6Y-YN_Zq3-HRMJQCSd22swNOBsOC92WL0UlIhdBfmsfBitOy_xnJIOYiTQT0V2DzblhU8hPnFFkorc8e0g4pR6Lmd4lP1PK4pKl-Bnzu82cvnztW2jmd05_hWhwFkfGeRk9vQPGY51/s1000/20221019_153109.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKbvtucvuD6erhsJjkUs1KHbp5L8_oD-zBUmq9RkCamITwa6Y-YN_Zq3-HRMJQCSd22swNOBsOC92WL0UlIhdBfmsfBitOy_xnJIOYiTQT0V2DzblhU8hPnFFkorc8e0g4pR6Lmd4lP1PK4pKl-Bnzu82cvnztW2jmd05_hWhwFkfGeRk9vQPGY51/w480-h640/20221019_153109.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So we decided to take up on this credit and celebrate my 60+2 birthday by taking a domestic trip to <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cairns</span></i> and <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Port Douglas</i></span>, two main and most popular for visitors cities in Far North Queensland. It is an interesting fact that most Australians (present company included) prefer to have their holidays overseas rather than in our own country. Those who are employed, are lawfully entitled for four weeks of annual leave a year which provides them with enough time to travel far afield and explore the world.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKdh16xFjx2GgrP0WP0lIpc7JMHDw2Om033dHIFrp3kMYstJ51__Nz7PEEdFiSEkGNgadfPdPk87jXgcCz827IqbkJX8pcgeh52GhvV_4NyKSMAvb17cEavvD4BeZlWSDz-x4353ZUXN30iAq24S7c3jOHrC6vN_WYkMZ9t1RSgDU77jgts7_oldO/s1000/20221020_140620.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKdh16xFjx2GgrP0WP0lIpc7JMHDw2Om033dHIFrp3kMYstJ51__Nz7PEEdFiSEkGNgadfPdPk87jXgcCz827IqbkJX8pcgeh52GhvV_4NyKSMAvb17cEavvD4BeZlWSDz-x4353ZUXN30iAq24S7c3jOHrC6vN_WYkMZ9t1RSgDU77jgts7_oldO/w480-h640/20221020_140620.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Having said that, both of us are still hesitant about travelling overseas, so having holidays in Australia sounded like a good plan. Our itinerary was as follows: we fly to <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cairns</span></i> using our credit vouchers, spend there two days then hire a car and drive to <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Port Douglas</span></i> where we would be staying for four days, then drive back to <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cairns </span></i>and to board a fly back home to Sydney.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-40A33pF7MSBJuOHT7eW84eOnBt4EriYNxaRRi5GkmO_oaZbWf06A_ZfWTn_ronxQ8Fj1dseW1AMqaA9CNxF2_e-bXv869c-LE4YwgO5Lj2kY22urrK6JdcQsGGxHEsgVHTd7KpjN1_65UDMJ2qhRMSRLFId_2l7TwX7NWwPjIRrcTJfxPIoRS9l/s1000/20221020_140604.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-40A33pF7MSBJuOHT7eW84eOnBt4EriYNxaRRi5GkmO_oaZbWf06A_ZfWTn_ronxQ8Fj1dseW1AMqaA9CNxF2_e-bXv869c-LE4YwgO5Lj2kY22urrK6JdcQsGGxHEsgVHTd7KpjN1_65UDMJ2qhRMSRLFId_2l7TwX7NWwPjIRrcTJfxPIoRS9l/w480-h640/20221020_140604.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Although Cairns is bigger city in comparison to Port Douglas, both of them regarded as small town (population less than a million people). However, visitors tend to spend more time in PD then in Cairns, the main reason being that PD is closer to two of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world, <b><i><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://greatbarrierreef.org/" target="_blank">Great Barrier Reef </a></span></u></i></b>and <b><i><u><a href="https://www.daintreerainforest.com/" target="_blank">Daintree Rainforest</a></u></i></b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzFvnst36KVNgpHtPC9_7Pji0vXkbU3Ea2ENO7NCp7AuAR-eUHk3PEC7JR14egZkAGvdwhbfLEo5ahQXULAsG9MZS_By0phEWP3aYVDihxgJeIzdL7BcJTGwPLAjmmSdDQQpwINZ8PvxaOndvaeoj31Kr8Swm9jmEL5lrdhCJBINg53Wi02CqMWlx/s1000/20221020_140523.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzFvnst36KVNgpHtPC9_7Pji0vXkbU3Ea2ENO7NCp7AuAR-eUHk3PEC7JR14egZkAGvdwhbfLEo5ahQXULAsG9MZS_By0phEWP3aYVDihxgJeIzdL7BcJTGwPLAjmmSdDQQpwINZ8PvxaOndvaeoj31Kr8Swm9jmEL5lrdhCJBINg53Wi02CqMWlx/w480-h640/20221020_140523.jpg" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When we check the weather forecast and I saw that the average day temperature would be about 32℃ and mostly sunny, I just chuckled as here in Sydney we were inundated by weeks of rain, cold weather and wind but nothing prepared me to the heat that greeted us as we stepped outside Cairns airport. We hurriedly got into our rented car, switched air-con on full blast and drove off towards our hotel. The first thing we did was discard our warm Sydney clothes, changed into light garments and went out to look around. We stayed at <span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://www.thesebelcairnsharbourlights.com/" target="_blank">Sebel Cairns Harbour Lights Hotel</a> </span><span>situated on an Esplanade </span><span>in a nicely appointed one-bedroom self-contained apartment with a full view </span>over the lagoon and nearby marina.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkqrP8a7KLoWdL47EmQJemWAP8VuJBQ3nOvwcrALpHcJp0A6gLLFfro_u21Ik6AvJ13ruesORJvgRtv3bfiuCUlRfcX6ddcIn-ltNsTOmy9lMr57o-R7cTCBfW4H3lH9m7gPTzqj5W_3v2-Wioxup7Iys09w7qu-apnkCb0p-YMvLg0JzR3BRgPXQ/s3264/IMG_3427.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkqrP8a7KLoWdL47EmQJemWAP8VuJBQ3nOvwcrALpHcJp0A6gLLFfro_u21Ik6AvJ13ruesORJvgRtv3bfiuCUlRfcX6ddcIn-ltNsTOmy9lMr57o-R7cTCBfW4H3lH9m7gPTzqj5W_3v2-Wioxup7Iys09w7qu-apnkCb0p-YMvLg0JzR3BRgPXQ/w480-h640/IMG_3427.JPG" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As a rule, I don't like small towns with their one main drag full of souvenir shops, burger joints and Chinese take-aways where everything closes down at 2 pm and everyone goes home and there is nothing to do and nowhere to go till the next morning and was slightly apprehensive of what would Cairn be like. I was pleasantly surprised by how nicely the town looks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbjnOkqjDun_G7w2SVIajVF5XBPUqeUdVjNueeSglpqyU0ZivjIsI-4yz5zbSvnecKb5TMRx6vRH_jcVwG5BiKik9ujbFvq9XY41BeuvOeE8YzdFm5o7_gaXvi7v1nMCJP5RYC2rHsIMhgrk9YJGVX-bGqQDdEDyKHUNLuKOhbPuXQoEbd47r-XRq/s3264/IMG_3434.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbjnOkqjDun_G7w2SVIajVF5XBPUqeUdVjNueeSglpqyU0ZivjIsI-4yz5zbSvnecKb5TMRx6vRH_jcVwG5BiKik9ujbFvq9XY41BeuvOeE8YzdFm5o7_gaXvi7v1nMCJP5RYC2rHsIMhgrk9YJGVX-bGqQDdEDyKHUNLuKOhbPuXQoEbd47r-XRq/w640-h480/IMG_3434.JPG" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The streets were wide and very clean, the big leafy trees provide the nice shade from the hot sun. There were lovely looking historical buildings, all nicely restored and preserved to their old glory. Few really attract my attention, especially the one that is currently occupied by the <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cairns Post</span></i>, and the other - heritage listed the old court building converted into art gallery and perfomance space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Zw7z4ijYxGBgcuDn7r3TQjfJL8M1WIhNXV5TurKirGGwAULxhi5p8ecrjrAj1DU0d5gOtq6vztCUffMEXf-XfxSRgwqQ_ZuFnD_v2M_miVbnGhbbJn3iM1nxnjyWwwHXZtB3LHrgp9t9r7TjzqmCoGrU0HT7gq-kEaecrlaCXEcuAoi5ctwNYWAm/s3264/IMG_3431.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="CAIRNS ART MUSEUM AND PERFOMANCE SPACE" border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Zw7z4ijYxGBgcuDn7r3TQjfJL8M1WIhNXV5TurKirGGwAULxhi5p8ecrjrAj1DU0d5gOtq6vztCUffMEXf-XfxSRgwqQ_ZuFnD_v2M_miVbnGhbbJn3iM1nxnjyWwwHXZtB3LHrgp9t9r7TjzqmCoGrU0HT7gq-kEaecrlaCXEcuAoi5ctwNYWAm/w640-h480/IMG_3431.JPG" title="CAIRNS ART MUSEUM AND PERFOMANCE SPACE" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2p1raucp1_Xp77gyD76ug1n_eotOZ3EwxV2Kl4ZbRprtwwUf6uJJ0fecD_B1MON9KLnsKmJMXndpuNORKZGwIw9nCwpvQSueAkRxYd3QsCd7bw45Wx9MfTgMCJ8PmcbXQWw2CpCjIvPcHBR4CZ-1eaCthaxkTddGqyn3awcXXZ18r9i4rEfzX3TI4/w640-h480/IMG_3428.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The highlight of our stay in Cairns was a trip on a <span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://www.skyrail.com.au/" target="_blank">Skyrail Rainforest Cableway</a>. </span><span>Situated only 10 minutes away from the city centre, this magnificent structure built in 2019 spans over 7.5 km over and deep into Australia's Wet Tropics World Heritage Area allowing you to glide over this magnificent canopy of pristine jungle looking down over the magnificent tree tops, Barron Falls and Gorge and surrounding sparkling lakes. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We were warmly greeted by the locals inviting us to visit their stalls crammed with locally made wares like hand-made leather goods, Aboriginal artefacts, wood, jewellery, clothes and the likes and cafes where we could sample freshly cooked dishes of the region such as kangaroo and crocodile stakes or burgers as well as big juicy tiger prawns, Redclaw crayfish and Barramundi fish and enjoy a cold and refreshing beverage. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdf0yY0Ej1pEGf6rrleDE3_SBXGwG9ZwnBPI3r51y4BH0Rwc-jXpRNxkig2nn-0VJNJCsiXkcrkOqBQWnVrIZFd4G2d-f3WGUNmfzG2ZpS4DIPkdZ3GItqdP0SuMlDoFyLBgz_gftIZBGBqi5eK8ErQPGQ-1Z2wyGjkp_U0hZmwR5WD_vyHbA90_FT/s2000/20221020_110812.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="KURANDA VILLAGE, SKY RAIL" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdf0yY0Ej1pEGf6rrleDE3_SBXGwG9ZwnBPI3r51y4BH0Rwc-jXpRNxkig2nn-0VJNJCsiXkcrkOqBQWnVrIZFd4G2d-f3WGUNmfzG2ZpS4DIPkdZ3GItqdP0SuMlDoFyLBgz_gftIZBGBqi5eK8ErQPGQ-1Z2wyGjkp_U0hZmwR5WD_vyHbA90_FT/w480-h640/20221020_110812.jpg" title="KURANDA VILLAGE, SKY RAIL" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tvKLw6m_19J0PkfyS_THCg_BNN4TJv-UH54A5DwoXJ4-8gHJO2pHbXFju3hiRYpVL2EtSjagkUKW4nmUf0-0fqQRkdX3eS8WQNJuXZxJDg6WXcaLkXCAAtzWXIgAFVuWrpVMFbWyG_hwUgVZfjnR6ZzAqfG-sZuLemwb_Tvx990DuVua6uzkK5FO/s2000/20221020_113431.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tvKLw6m_19J0PkfyS_THCg_BNN4TJv-UH54A5DwoXJ4-8gHJO2pHbXFju3hiRYpVL2EtSjagkUKW4nmUf0-0fqQRkdX3eS8WQNJuXZxJDg6WXcaLkXCAAtzWXIgAFVuWrpVMFbWyG_hwUgVZfjnR6ZzAqfG-sZuLemwb_Tvx990DuVua6uzkK5FO/w480-h640/20221020_113431.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>Need I mention that it was scorching hot up there and I had to wear a hat and apply 50+ sunblock to protect my face and arms😎. At least it was not humid so it was bearable. The place was buzzing with tourists jetting from stall to stall, local Indigenous people, the original owners of this land, blowing their <span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;">Didgeridoos</span><span> </span><span>and wandering buskers entertaining the crowd. </span>We felt slightly overwhelmed and excited at the same time. As we kept walking along the street, our eye were constantly drawn to the local flora and the beauty of local species of tropical trees and plants that we have never seen before.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUp39UovVzb6ZBbAMQaszqi644Grk0a0xWPn7RJjUZKMDsHl8utA7A6ABEWA-EY4BnDS7YYGn_RFEftW12YC8Dl8kro969QTgzLoP7W3wXiBU2hKneuvBMuEFy8ZAID-YEN7OPODXa2bH7TaLELZ6si4Lt8dJH5G9pzaysrGeUZjbgmtH7FIIIjmMY/s1000/20221020_125037.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUp39UovVzb6ZBbAMQaszqi644Grk0a0xWPn7RJjUZKMDsHl8utA7A6ABEWA-EY4BnDS7YYGn_RFEftW12YC8Dl8kro969QTgzLoP7W3wXiBU2hKneuvBMuEFy8ZAID-YEN7OPODXa2bH7TaLELZ6si4Lt8dJH5G9pzaysrGeUZjbgmtH7FIIIjmMY/w480-h640/20221020_125037.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJ8ic05XH-7axOT5YoY-MjMSh8vKzsjDEZEPhXEXmjpyZ2n-Y1Xzu6BSOQWG9QVJxPwOTr6SuJeB2_Kc3M1Obfd3GKLJqnn09Jpo1gwvksgv7Ls1qB19MgjGbfRlDcBBL_l9mKZBTfx8bSiol6A_BChPbYRMARCK4UFDJ9QvKQoavvlFx5-lKIPeR/s3264/IMG_3458.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJ8ic05XH-7axOT5YoY-MjMSh8vKzsjDEZEPhXEXmjpyZ2n-Y1Xzu6BSOQWG9QVJxPwOTr6SuJeB2_Kc3M1Obfd3GKLJqnn09Jpo1gwvksgv7Ls1qB19MgjGbfRlDcBBL_l9mKZBTfx8bSiol6A_BChPbYRMARCK4UFDJ9QvKQoavvlFx5-lKIPeR/w480-h640/IMG_3458.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDq0xl_DQZF7CWv6G-O2QA7fV9qHScDBZ8y9kqGOTV5GJXpkxKvT6_X9tFZWURArEHCyl0FTKbgKuD5QFsapF4ZRuebM5Ah-TD07UtkCeByD0zhaSoQg93B-eQvWs07G2RuMJxQq6ldTB0Y12lZ8Glpe-r_hKs_TP_OV92RzZAa0u8Q9FXCmZcSSE/s3264/IMG_3459.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDq0xl_DQZF7CWv6G-O2QA7fV9qHScDBZ8y9kqGOTV5GJXpkxKvT6_X9tFZWURArEHCyl0FTKbgKuD5QFsapF4ZRuebM5Ah-TD07UtkCeByD0zhaSoQg93B-eQvWs07G2RuMJxQq6ldTB0Y12lZ8Glpe-r_hKs_TP_OV92RzZAa0u8Q9FXCmZcSSE/w480-h640/IMG_3459.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Many years ago, when we just arrived in Australia, I had a taste of kangaroo meat and honestly, it didn't blow me away so when we stopped for lunch at one of the many cafes, I gave it a pass. After lunch, we took a slowly stroll back to the cable car that would take us back to Cairns encountering a bush turkey along the way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMi719X9J3mSjF9ktQlh3miak34nP5jHXkoPeCJ3vb7YofVd-cpmbFbQNaohUlQFE0oxbVU_FoT6e9qpuV_33GAlyNAJjkw1GXluFWH8OxRUu2LHR_HveRu80k28zqZojOc1rxouoGZEgWP-DWso7wbZnnOS2HpAO2FpbT63WpCbVszQAjNqhCvIUU/s1000/20221020_125146.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMi719X9J3mSjF9ktQlh3miak34nP5jHXkoPeCJ3vb7YofVd-cpmbFbQNaohUlQFE0oxbVU_FoT6e9qpuV_33GAlyNAJjkw1GXluFWH8OxRUu2LHR_HveRu80k28zqZojOc1rxouoGZEgWP-DWso7wbZnnOS2HpAO2FpbT63WpCbVszQAjNqhCvIUU/w480-h640/20221020_125146.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On both nights that we stayed there, we went out for dinner. Being a controlling freak as I am, we did all the bookings in advance which proved to be a stroke of genius since every restaurant worth its salt was fully booked for days in advance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On our first night we went to a restaurant called <a href="https://www.cestboncairns.com.au/" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">C'est Bone</a>, Cairns only truly French restaurant "<i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">where French sophistication meets down-to-earth local charm"</span></i>. We dined on authentically French classic dishes cooked to perfection and served with a French flair. I absolutely love French food and we both enjoyed it immensely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4nUqWJsOYEKxtck3mb8XkeeOjuLhwuQ9wvMKWr_xi8FnJGLtGpSRJvB6RzXQLyzck3rU-DaBVR3pP2HHduW6pcB9dT3dxyGpalO0vW3v7Z8rw_NZDZ2wSr6YS4joE0kzlyr4mC_-MzwVdyKuxGp4kRJrb7ky_qRto5VmAikbZRojK8CzGMJMzb6fp/s3264/IMG_3433.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4nUqWJsOYEKxtck3mb8XkeeOjuLhwuQ9wvMKWr_xi8FnJGLtGpSRJvB6RzXQLyzck3rU-DaBVR3pP2HHduW6pcB9dT3dxyGpalO0vW3v7Z8rw_NZDZ2wSr6YS4joE0kzlyr4mC_-MzwVdyKuxGp4kRJrb7ky_qRto5VmAikbZRojK8CzGMJMzb6fp/w640-h480/IMG_3433.JPG" title="OUR FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND HOLIDAY - CAIRNS" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The following night it was dinner at a restaurant called <b><i><u><a href="https://ochrerestaurant.com.au/" target="_blank">Ochre</a></u></i></b>, situated on the Esplanade meters from the river bank where we enjoyed local prawns cooked in coconut crumb, served with mango chutney and superbly cooked steak (it was beef😋).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">Stay tuned.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until then,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anna</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxoxo</div><p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367997581582377637.post-29916007415999092942022-10-18T03:42:00.005-07:002022-10-18T03:42:45.539-07:00IT IS HOLIDAY TIME!!!<p> Hello dear friends. Hope you are all ok.</p><p>I am happy to say that my husband and I are taking a trip up to Queensland where we are planning to visit <b><i><u><a href="https://greatbarrierreef.org/" target="_blank">Great Barrier Reef</a></u></i></b>, eat a lot of fresh seafood and tropical fruits, get suntanned using bucket-load of sunblock and just have a great time😎.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcog0WicC44jLIlcHVQkS0F_eqxG_AKUeSj3BRpvyOLJtS1gHidlNspVd4kHQYzs2fjVGp0nDCTB2dVwwxUSivpMTL8f3Qk-yP4MuvtJ-ISnoe4DAVdKefi3aPCFsqC_uumwHv7WRXb8mPujsPbDavzClAroJMgL2Hn3ELIIdpgiR-83M-Ue6sByr/s1280/Holiday%202022%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="1280" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcog0WicC44jLIlcHVQkS0F_eqxG_AKUeSj3BRpvyOLJtS1gHidlNspVd4kHQYzs2fjVGp0nDCTB2dVwwxUSivpMTL8f3Qk-yP4MuvtJ-ISnoe4DAVdKefi3aPCFsqC_uumwHv7WRXb8mPujsPbDavzClAroJMgL2Hn3ELIIdpgiR-83M-Ue6sByr/w640-h446/Holiday%202022%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Apparently, it is going to be quite hot up there but after bad Sydney weather, it should be a welcome change🌞.</p><p>Will tell you all about it after our return.</p><p>Bye for now</p><p>Anna</p><p>xoxoxo</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com15