Australia Day!



January 26 was our first Australia Day. 

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Knowing what I know of Australians in general I knew that it wouldn't be like Canada Day with my family. I knew that it would involve a few more beers and maybe less onion rings. 

The Gentleman and I had a very leisurely morning of swimming in the pool and wandering through South Melbourne in search of breakfast. 

I wanted to wear something that represented the Australia flag without being over the top Bogan by wearing just an Australian flag bikini top and booty shorts. 

dress: H&M
belt: from Target dress
leggings: Target
cardi: Ricki's
thongs: Havianas
necklace: tiny shop on coast of England



We then took a long train ride out to a new friend's housewarming / Australia Day BBQ. Naturally we brought lamb because we didn't want to be unAustralian. I was a bit nervous because we didn't really know anyone there very well at all. But as soon as we walked in we were welcomed by a group of people I had met in December. We planned on only staying for a few hours but had such a good time we stayed significantly longer. Which is why these pictures were taken after midnight, outside a McDonald's. 

Today I am thankful for bravery. It's scary as an introvert to make an effort to socialize with people I don't know. I'm happy that we went and made friends.

Comments

Melissa said…
I'm glad you went and made friends, too. You deserve lots and lots of friends. :)

You look adorable in that dress! I'm glad you had a good time! That's a perfect outfit for the ocassion.
Good for you for adventuring into making new friends and being sociable. I think you did a wonderful job at making an outfit inspired by the Australian flag without being too over the top. You look very cute!

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Bow Ties said…
You look more beautiful in that dress. Can't wait to see more of your beautiful photos.

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