{ Gatsby Winter Ball }

Since starting swing dancing with Swing Patrol about a month ago, I've had more opportunities to get dressed up because of all the balls and events that have been held during the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. With the Great Gatsby movie coming out earlier this month, 20's fever seems to be setting in and a lot of the events have been 1920's themed. Luckily my workplace has the perfect dresses for these kind of special occasions, so I bought my beaded flapper dress from there!




















Images courtesy of fabulous-femme.com and groovy-banana.com

Alannah Hill 'Speak to my Heart' dress (similar)
Forever New bow back seam tights (similar)
Sportsgirl mary jane flats (similar)
Diva feather and diamonte hair band
Diva faux long pearl necklace (similar)

{ Gatsby-inspired wishlist }

After going to my first swing dancing ball this past weekend (I dressed 1920's in a beaded, flapper-style Alannah Hill dress) and impatiently awaiting the release of the Great Gatsby (finally seeing it this weekend!), I'm feeling inspired by all the decadent dresses, jewel-encrusted accessories and fur/feather jackets and shawls. While I was browsing on Miss Selfridge I noticed they had quite a few lovely 1920's inspired pieces, so I compiled a list of my favourites. Has anyone been to see the movie yet? How did you like it if so?

Miss Selfridge embellished flapper dres s
Asos limited edition stone hair brooch
Miss Selfridge embellished scallop trim bag
Miss Selfridge feather fur bolero jacket
Miss Selfridge embellished sheer maxi dress
Modcloth 'Fleur any ocassion' headband
Elle Macpherson sultry dreams cami
Elle Macpherson sultry dreams shorts
Modcloth 'Pearls just want to have fun' necklace
Kurt Geiger 'Daphine' block heels
Miss Selfridge cream lace brief

{ May inspiration }

Can you believe it's already the last few weeks of autumn? I love Melbourne in autumn, it's so pretty and green with lots of piles of leaves to swish through. I'm looking forward to the mid semester break so I can head back over to Adelaide and visit my family. Have a lovely weekend!

P.S. There's just under a week until my Berlei giveaway ends so make sure you enter by Thursday for your chance to win a $1000 shopping trip!

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