Ah, look at that sunny blue sky and sparkling water. This is what summer in Australia is like. ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME LONDON? *shaking fist*
I still have several vintage outfits to share from the trip home I made over Christmas. This is the 1950s vintage dress I wore on our last day in Australia, the crisp cotton and short sleeves perfect for hot weather. Mr D and I spent the day on Shelly Beach in Manly, Sydney, relaxing in the sun, going for a few swims, and drinking chilled white wine. It really couldn’t have been a more perfect end to the holiday.
Shelly Beach is my favourite swimming spot in Sydney. All the tourists head to Bondi or Coogee, and while they are certainly lovely beaches to look at, I don’t actually enjoy swimming in the surf and prefer a sheltered beach without large scary waves. Shelly Beach is protected from big ocean swells by the way it hooks around and faces west, so it is ideal for wimpy bathers like myself. It is also much less popular than some of the bigger stretches of sand, so you are more likely to find a great spot on the sand without having to share with a million other sun-seekers. Perhaps best of all, there is a little kiosk where you can order cocktails after your dip. After a day of beach fun you can then catch the ferry back to Circular Quay, getting fantastic views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House along the way. It is one of my top secret tips for a great day out in Sydney.
Outfit details: late 1950s floral printed cotton shirt-waister dress, embroidered velvet ballet flats from Office, heart shaped sunglasses from a random corner store on Fleet Street.
1960s polka dot mod dress by Berketex
1970s green and red tartan knit jumper dress
1960s black and white check blanket dress
1970s floral print hippy smock dress by Emanuelle
You look gorgeous! And that beach is super cute.
xx Charlotte
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I love the dress with those sunglasses–so fun and summery! Wishing it had warmed up enough here to get some nice beach time in…
BLUE SKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So. THAT’S what it looks like!!
Top notch frock.
Lovely summery outfit! I think I am in love with your shoes.
It seems like a world away to what’s going on outside today! How lovely does that sky look? Not fair! x
I love the dress! I find shirt dresses look amazing on everyone but me… waaah. I wish we had some of that sun in London right now :(
What a lovely dress!
This post makes me weep with longing for Manly, well, any Northern Beaxches to be quite honest! I adore Shelly but think they are all simply gorgeous up that coastline. You look divine in that dress (and those sunnies!!!) xXx
Remind me again why I left Australia? Lovely pics xx
Delightful! Perfect outfit for beachy fun in the sun.
Lovely! Wish i was there now!
loving the dress & the fun sunglasses!
-zarna
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I love a great little travel dress – I have a 60′s mini shift in bottle green and it gets a flogging on holidays – but true to form still looks amazing! Good choice with SHelley beach – much better than Bondi I say! xx
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What a great outfit! Please, tell me about your shoes, they are adorable ;)
I have never been to Australia, but these photos make me want to be there right now!
Your floral dress shirt looks just sweet on you amor.
Australia is so beautiful ,but beyond hot for me.
Besios
Such a beautiful dress and stunning location! If one didn’t already have a hankering to visit Australia, these shots would definitely seal the deal.
Thank you very much for your recent blog comment on my outfit post, dear gal, I really appreciate it and hope you have a gorgeous week!
♥ Jessica
You look really lovely, that dress suits you so well! That beach looks amazing and it’s a great tip! I’m unlikely to make it to Aus ever but if I do… (intense spider issues!!!)
Wonderful photos, my dear friend.
Are you still home???
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