༺ A Day Of Books ༻

I wanted to call this post “A Day At The Library” but realised that was rather misleading as I don’t think my bookshelf at home is a library per say ~ even though it might be my ‘personal library’.

Yes, the writer side of me is being persnickerty again.

And technically, it wasn’t a day of books either. We went to playgroup instead.  (⌒▽⌒) ☆

So today I’m introducing one of my favourite outfits for around the house or casual outings, like playgroup, for this winter. It isn’t a terribly period accurate look as far a being either 1940’s or 1950’s, which are my two main decades to dress from, but I do feel like it has a bit of an Edwardian feel, or perhaps 1910s?

Anyway, it really is a comfortable combination. I love this emerald plaid skirt paired with my favourite grey Victorian/Army mash-up boots, and the ankle length keeps me surprisingly warm, which is fabulous for cold winter weather. Add a delicate lacy choker necklace with my black knit top, finish the look off with an oversized floral bow, and it’s a perfect simple-but-effective outfit.

I feel like long skirts for winter should be more of a thing. I know that skirts in general tend to have a bad rap for letting your legs get cold, but I’m always surprised at how warm my legs stay when wrapped with all the excess fabric of a longer skirt. Mind you, this one is lined as well, so that helps. Also, we don’t get snow. I’m pretty sure that’s probably a factor too.  
(~￣▽￣)~

Do you like long skirts for winter? Or do you prefer to stick with the longer lengths in summer? I’m always surprised at the versatility of skirts ~ they seem to be able to keep you as warm or as cool as you want to be. Perhaps I shouldn’t be though ~ there is a good reason they are such a firm favourite in my wardrobe!

xox,

bonita

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Giant Bow of Floral Awesome | Me Made, Old
Pearl & Apple Lacy Choker | Me Made, Old
Basic Black Top | Primark, Old
Emerald & Black Plaid Skirt | Osasp, Old
Grey Stomp Boots | FSW, Old

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༺ Happy Stitches ༻

 



   

I was so thrilled to receive my order from Little Happy Stitches in the mail the other day. I had ordered a darling felt fox brooch {similar here} and was dithering over ordering the polar bear as well. In the end, I had to put the bear away in my favorites as I didn’t really have the funds for both items. I was impatiently waiting, when… My parcel arrived from Ireland! Yay!

Just imagine my surprise when I opened up my beautifully wrapped package to find not one, but two perfectly sweet handmade felt brooches!

Wendy, who is the lovely owner of Little Happy Stitches, not only made up the fox on my request {she had sold out before I could snaffle one} but she had also included an extra brooch; and it was a polar bear! *squee!* So happy! Did a happy dance!!
✧ﾟ･:*ヽ(*⌒∇⌒*)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

The quality of these pieces is superb. Such tiny, perfectly even stitches! The felt colors are lovely, just like the pictures, and the size is just right. Not too big, not too small! I really couldn’t be more satisfied with my new brooches, I will certainly treasure them for a long time. ☆

There are other wonderful felt goodies for sale at Little Happy Stitches, including cute key rings and precious plushies that are sure to delight, so do check out Wendy’s shop if you feel in need of some felt-y goodness to brighten your day.

 
Who wouldn’t smile at a cute kitten like this?

xox,

bonita

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Sailor Cream Cardigan |  eBay
Green Dream Top | ICE, Old
Fox and Polar Bear Brooch | Little Happy Stitches, Etsy
Wine Wool Midi Skirt | Oasap
Button Victorian Boots | Old

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༺ Train Stop ༻

 

Our family went on an outing to ride on a steam train to the Queanbeyan historic train station, and I decided to wear a early 1900’s & 1950’s mash-up inspired outfit to match.

This was for a special event showing off all the antique trains that the local chapter of the  Australian Railway Historical Society have been involved in managing and restoring.

It was a really fun day ~ I had never ridden as a passenger on a steam train, and was in for a shock when I saw how much soot fell from the smoke. It wasn’t quite what I expected; there where tiny flakes of black charcoal everywhere! It was *quite* a dangerous proposition to lean out of the window of the dining car to take photos.  
(´- ヮ ・)

There were a wide variety of engines ~ the one I am standing next to in the third snapshot is the AD60 Class, a heavy goods steam locomotive, and the largest locomotive in the Southern Hemisphere; it was huge! It was 103 feet long, and the back wheels where about as high as I am ~ that’s 5’7”!

And the noise! Oh, boy ~ could those machines ever toot, hoot, and whistle! We all went half deaf, but it was such fun for the little ones {challenging to snap outfit shots with all the crowd though}.  If you ever get the chance to ride a steam train, do try it ~ it’s a fabulous day out. ヾ(＾∇＾) ❤

༺  An AD60 in action  ༻

xox,

bonita

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Cream Lacy Knit Beret | JayJays, Old
Cream Angora Cardigan | Thrifted
Black Peasant Style Knit Top | Old
Tan & Canvas Satchel Purse | E-Spirit, Old
Green & Black Wool Skirt | Osasp, Sold Out ~ Similar Here
Taupe Ankle Booties | Kmart

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