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(Black pleated dress: vintage, Brown boots: vintage, Bag: Alexander Wang, Ring: YSL)

I think it's safe to say that we all adore IKEA. I've been a few times before but this would actually be the first time that i desperately needed, not wanted, things for an empty space. Knowing myself all too well and learning from previous trips, i printed off a strict shopping list from their online store that helped me to avoid buying unnecessary things i didn't need like cheese graters and cool spice racks. You know, what happens on the typical 'ikea experience'. Still, i somehow managed to walk out with a few random things (i'm not entirely sure how they got in my basket) but i did get everything i needed. The photo above is just one of three trolleys!

Luckily i was on a deadline and Chloe and i made it out alive. Crossing town we spent the rest of the afternoon at The Rocks where i met with two lovely ladies for a meeting leaving Chloe with an hour to kill by herself. The weather was so beautiful yesterday that i think she spent most of it sunbaking near the Opera House and eating Thai? Even I couldn't help myself afterward with the extremely warm weather so we relaxed for a little bit with some pretty lemon meringues before driving back home. PS. How cute is what she's wearing? We were laughing at our weak girly attempts at carrying ikea boxes into the car and even more so when we realised she was inappropriately wearing a tutu!? Girls will be girls, i suppose :)
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I picked up this vintage dress on my short stay in Melbourne and absolutely adore it. It's a full length sheer pleated dress that looks like it's from the 1920's and it's one of the most comfortable dresses i own. Funnily enough it was just perfect for an important meeting and even though it's black, i felt like myself in it with some lace up boots and colourful accessories. My floor length phase seems to be sticking, i can't get enough of them!

50 comments:

  1. I love both your outfits!! Sounds like you guys had a lot of fun! Hehe :D
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  2. i love both outfits i love that skirt your friend is wearing super cute!!

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  3. Haha, I love how you dress going to IKEA. More power to you! :p

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  4. loving both outfits! especially your black dress!

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  5. haha yes, we thought the same thing. it was hilarious seeing two girls dressed like that and lifting so many heavy boxes.

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  6. this is probably one of my favourite posts! (maybe because i love visual diaries and these photos pretty much make up a days visual diary)
    Love it! and chloe your new helper looks so sweet (very well dressed=bonus! haha)

    -em
    www.spindizzyfall.blogspot.com

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  7. I've always wanted to get locked in Ikea over night :) who can resist trolley surfing and enough comfy beds to occupy you an entire night....

    Love the dress :)

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  8. gosh I love ikea, I wish I could just live there

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  9. You are both cutie-tooties :-) The dress is beautiful - I'm still loving floor length dresses and skirts even though I'm short :-)

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  10. ikea!!! I hate that we don't have Ikea here in the Philippines :(

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  11. Ahh ikea :-( They closed down the closest one to me.. last time i was there i was playing in the ball pit lol (i was about 5!) .. Looks like a fun day :-)

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  12. Sydney for the win! Your dress is beautiful and ahahaha i love the fact she wore a tutu. Looks like you had a great day :)

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  13. This looks like such a fun day. The scenery is beautiful and it looks like you were quite productive. Not to mention the fact that your dress is beyond amazing. I would live in it too!

    XO
    Megg

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  14. Did you also get some food @ IKEA? I always make sure to get a box of Daim Cake whenever I visit :)

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  15. Totally in love with the dress

    xoxo, http://heelsandwedges.blogspot.com

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  16. Gotta love IKEA :) I love the kid's section haha!

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  17. i love it, and ikea. they should have them everywhere!!!
    Im loving the black dress and to see who youve got working for you, it will make all the difference im sure ;)

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  18. Thats a gorgeous dress. love the sheer accordion pleats too! Yes I can so picture it all flapperish in a silent film.

    BTW where abouts is Ikea in NSW? I'll be going to Sydney in Oct and that def calls for a trip to ikea

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  19. I love this ring !!
    a hug to Italy !

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  20. oh ikea!!! tell me did u get the chance to eat in their dine-in restaurant?!!! their meatballs and $1 hot dogs are probably the best bits when visiting ikea! (well, maybe after visiting the kiddy section) hehe

    Chloe looks darling and her bow tie necklace!! xx

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    x Your Only Blackswan

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  21. its never a boring trip to ikea. heart the texture of your black dress!

    pop by my blog if you have the time(:

    ✘leonie

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  22. love the big chandlier and your outfit ofc ! seems like your stylist(?) to have fashion sense !

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  23. adventures in ikea are a must! and oo i love the bow necklace (may have to do a diy project)

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

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  24. stunning dress! and what a fun adventure! (ps. so jealous of that guylian trip! yummy!)

    xo

    justyna

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  25. so fun!! i love your photos...you've got such style!

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  26. you're in sydney xx did you get a chance to have a wine at the opera bar? such a great place. hope you had a blast ;p



    galatea
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  27. oh you guys! dressed so cute for shopping. ikea is always such trouble- i know i always end up with a million unnecessary cheese graters and milk frothers that suddenly seemed so necessary!

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  28. Like the outfits! You've got a nice blog! Hope you will become a follower of my blog too?
    xoxo

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  29. ohh those lemon meringues look divine! I love Sydney so much, it looks like you had a great day, fantastic black dress!

    sharon xx

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  30. IKEA IS THE MOST AMAZING STORE! And love you dress:D
    xx
    www.summersdaughter.blogspot.com

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  31. omg you both look so cool! im heading to melbourne for the weekend to party with a friend and i want something new to wear!! i wouldnt know the first place to shop for vintage things, and you are such a guru! what store in melbourne did you get that dress?? maybe ill get lucky!

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  32. ohhhh yes ikeaaa :D:D
    that choco pie thing looks delish and woohoo for the important meeting!

    xx

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  33. ikea is the best, seriously.
    i adore your outfit here + can look at your photos all day long.
    x

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  34. electropleated maxi dress + cross necklace = radness!!! and yes, Ikea is such a cool home shop!

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  35. Fun, fun! Both of your outfits are great.

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  36. I'm going to IKEA this thurs yay! =) and guylian have the best dark iced chocolate and cakes. YUM.

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  37. i hope you bought that light i love it! i also love your dress and chloe's skirt x

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  38. you guys are adorable. proud to live in terrigal with you x

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  39. i love your blog please check out mine :D

    www.cloeeandme.blogspot.com

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  40. i'm a big fan of you.you are amazing girl,such great blog. and i love this dress! you always did so well.

    and i'm the new followers :)

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  41. Yes, Ikea is love - I always have so much fun shopping there.

    Also - I love love love that black pleated dress - it's absolutely stunning!

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  42. WOW! I love what you two are wearing and i just LOVE your blog (:

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  43. love your blog so much i love all these pictures in this post and especially that blue and white striped bow necklace so beautiful xox i am now a follower and love if you followed me to!

    love always
    bek
    www.allmythoughtshere.blogspot.com
    www.allmythoughtshere.blogspot.com

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  44. whered your friend get her black boots?
    weweremonsters [at] gmail
    please email me!

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