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The Joy of Being a Mum
The Joy of Being a Mum

Julie talks about what being a mum means to her and how she's spending the 10th of May this year...

 

Can you put into words what being a mum feels like?

To be truly honest I always well up into tears and have this overwhelming feeling of emotions when I try and write about what motherhood means to me. I have a sense of responsibility and personal purpose to be the best mother I can be. My heart aches with the sheer unconditional, adoring love I have for my children and my mother. Being at home in isolation has only heightened those feelings and what I love about being a mum and being home.

 

 

 

What do you adore the most about motherhood?

 

Just being in the present moment to listen, be compassionate, caring for my three children and my mother is for me the essence of motherhood. Dropping in with fresh baked bread to see my mother, receiving phone calls at all hours from overseas and interstate from my daughters and the daily text from my son downstairs when he is hungry all bring me so much joy and purpose. To be able to serve with “grace” the ones I love, see them happy, feed them and uplift them is what I love and adore about being a mum.

 

 

What do you have planned for Mother’s Day this year and how will you reward yourself?

 

One thing for certain is Mother’s Day 2020 will always be remembered like no other. I’m looking at the silver lining in these challenging times as giving myself and my family the opportunity to do something new, maybe with video? There is nothing like the gift of laughter. We also have an edible garden at the back of our house so I will reward myself on Mother's Day with some quiet time planting vegetables.

   

  

Here's what Julie has been wearing in self-isolation

 

Autumn Capsule Wardrobe
Autumn Capsule Wardrobe

We love everything that a capsule wardrobe stands for. It’s a chance to focus on the pieces we love the most, discover their versatility and integrate them into every season of the year. Autumn is a gorgeous time of the year, when the fresh crisp air gives us an opportunity to curate our wardrobe for layering. 

 

How to build a capsule wardrobe in three steps:

 

1. Pick a colour palette 

We always build with base colours, black & white and for this capsule we’ve chosen blue and tan as our accent colours. Prints are also great for adding dimension, remember to choose prints that will complement the palette.      

 

2. Start with foundation pieces

The key pieces that will be rotated the most during the season are a black camisole, a white button shirt, a black slim-leg pants, a zip front jumper and a classic jacket. 

 

3. Choose your fashion pieces

This is where we can experiment with colour, shapes and prints. Your fashion pieces are the items you’ll be layering to create endless outfit options for the season ahead. 

    

 

What's in our Autumn Capsule Wardrobe    

   

TOPS

Classic Camisole BlackClassic T-Shirt StripeAriel Top BlackAdele Linen Shirt White

Adele Linen Shirt Black, Adele Linen Shirt Sky Blue   

   

PANTS

Wide-Leg Pant White, Chelsea Pant Black, Giselle Pant Tan, Sufi Pant Black

          

DRESSES & SKIRTS

Katherine Dress Black, Audrey Maxi Dress, Poppy Dress Black, Valentina Skirt Amor Fati

      

OUTERWEAR

Zip Front Jumper Navy, Sufi Emroidered Vest, Poncho Amor FatiTiffany Jacket 

    

SCARVES

Scarf Sky Blue SilkTriangle Scarf TortoiseshellCashmere Wrap SkyTriangle Scarf Happy Heart

   

BELTS

Wide Leather Belt TanRumi Belt Black

    

SHOES

    

Outfit combinations that always work...

Go-To Black & White

   

Wide-Leg Four Ways

 
 

 

 

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