January 26th is Australia Day and all good Aussies will be celebrating! Myself included.
Welcome to Australia
Celebrate Australia Day!: This is Australia’s national day, which recognises the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet, a group of ships that sailed from England to establish a colony in Australia. Festivities include citizenship ceremonies where migrants become Australian citizens, concerts and carnivals. Most Australians attend barbecue’s parties and spend time with family and friends, often at the beach.
I’m not heading to the beach as I do have to work the evening shift but a barbecue at the park and watching the younger ones play cricket sounds like a good way to spend the day! And of course, I’m wearing red, white and blue as an homage to both my countries.
Australia Day at the Park
Red White and Blue
Celebrate Australia Day
Classic Australia Day: Luckily for you all I have to work or I would have headed to the beach…and that is one photo shoot that is just NOT going to happen! I opted for something a little more classic and yet appropriate for celebrating Australia Day. For those of you in the North Hemisphere, it’s like the 4th of July. Summer, barbecue’s, beaches, fireworks, family, friends and fun!
Some of you may remember this top from my DIY Threading the Needle Day. I realised that I hadn’t shared it in a photo shoot since I made it. Perfect chance to remedy that today. Blue denim shirt, white denim pants and red shoes and handbag. I have also used a red, white and blue scarf as a belt to bring it all together.
Shells to Remind me of the Beach
Red White and Blue in front of a Gum Tree
Shell Beaded Placket and Shell Earrings
My Red, White and Blue: Because I really would have liked to spend the day at the beach I opted to accessorize with the beach. The shell earrings go really well with the shell on the beaded placket of my denim shirt. If only I could hear the sound of waves. The classic Furla handbag and red pointed toe kitten heels will allow me to get away with wearing denim at work. Plus it’s a public holiday so I ‘ll take my chances going in a little casual.
If you are in Australia, how will you celebrate Australia Day? If not, what do you think of my patriotic look?
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January 26th, 2013 at 01:46
It’s republic/flag day in India.. so that’s some coincidence
Happy australia day and need I say you look fab 
xx
January 26th, 2013 at 09:27
Why thank you!
Happy Republic/Flag Day to you!
Cheers,
Laura
January 26th, 2013 at 03:05
Happy Australia Day from Jakarta.
January 26th, 2013 at 03:50
You look fierce! I love the way you’ve styled the placket like a tie. And those sunnies are fabitty fab! x
January 26th, 2013 at 09:17
Thank you Misses!
I wanted to something besides the standard embellished collar and liked the using the feminine beads to make a more masculine statement on the placket.
Cheers,
Laura
January 26th, 2013 at 04:12
Happy Australia Day, such a beautiful background with a perfect classic outfit to go with it.
January 26th, 2013 at 09:19
Thank you!
I like doing red, white and blue because it celebrates both my countries.
Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Cheers,
Laura
January 26th, 2013 at 05:11
Happy Australia Day – enjoy!
January 26th, 2013 at 09:20
Thank you!
I’ll give it a fair shot, even with having to work.
Cheers,
Laura
January 26th, 2013 at 09:11
Oh Happy Australia Day!!!
I’m so happy the weather has stayed nice because I saw all these reports of how rainy and cloudy it was going to be.
I think I’ll be going to the beach in the afternoon (:
Much Love, Karen
January 26th, 2013 at 09:29
It was cloudy here yesterday and it is windy now which has blown most of cloud out.
Have fun at the beach!
Cheers,
Laura
January 26th, 2013 at 11:57
Happy Australia Day!!! an I love your look!!! refreshing and pretty!
January 26th, 2013 at 13:32
Thank you!
It’s a good summer look.
Cheers,
Laura
January 26th, 2013 at 12:24
Happy Happy Aussie Day!!!!!!!
Hug a koala for me and spend some time at the beach!!!!!
Love that we can both celebrate the red, white & blue!!
January 26th, 2013 at 13:33
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
(don’t know if you remember that one?)
I like that I can do red, white and blue to honour both my countries.
Cheers,
Laura
January 26th, 2013 at 14:07
Happy Australia Day! I love that.
January 26th, 2013 at 19:23
Thanks Caroline!
It is a great summer holiday.
Cheers,
Laura
January 26th, 2013 at 15:59
I think you look very stylish my dear!
No surprise I also love your scarf belt. The perfect final touch to your great outfit. That’s a look I may copy to celebrate the 4th of July in the USA, or the 14th of July in France… LOL. Versatile colors!
Happy Australia Day! Have fun
xoxo
Anne Touraine (Playing with Scarves)
January 26th, 2013 at 19:25
Thanks Anne!
I actually thought of you as I tied the scarf as a belt.
Knew you would be very happy that I incorporated a scarf in a different manner.
And it is so appropriate for celebrating national days in so many contries!
My new one and home of origin as well as your new one and home of origin.
Cheers,
Laura
January 27th, 2013 at 12:05
Thanks for thinking about me when you tied you lovely belt scarf, dear Laura.
something I want to share with you: I have more and more traffic on my blog with people from Australia and I think I owe you this. Thanks!
Be well dear and have a great Sunday.
Love from Florida,
Anne Touraine (Playing with Scarves)
January 27th, 2013 at 14:34
I think it is fantastic that you have more traffic from Australia, but I think it is just because you have a great site!
Much love,
Laura
xx
January 26th, 2013 at 22:11
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