Justine Ilarda, Former Contributor

Sleepykins // Penelope’s Nursery

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We welcomed our baby girl Penelope three weeks ago and wanted to create a delicate, ethereal, timeless nursery for her to enjoy for years to come.

Credits // Crib, dresser, white wicker bassinet, rug, crib linen, cream blanket, small dolly on chair wearing denim jacket: Pottery Barn Kids Australia | Pram: Bugaboo | Wallpaper: A collaboration between Jimmy Cricket and Mrs Mighetto | Canopy, falling stars, garland and stars mobile: Numero 74 from Love Little Co | Rabbits: Maileg from Uber and Klein | Brown Bassinet, mirror and toy high chair: No brand | Round floor cushion: Little Connoisseur | Grey Mary Janes: Hubble and Duke | Floral wreath: Billie and Lola | White small bunny rabbit: Seed Heritage | Mouse and Ballerina toy, star and heart cushion: Nana Huchy | Liberty change mat cover and bassinet sheet: Little Scout Co | Weave: Bebe and Prince | Deer Head: Minikin | Large ballerina doll with mask: Wild Rose Dolls | Clothes Rack: Such Great Heights Kids | Letter Board: Alpha Board | Pear Print: Fine Little Day | Large prints side by side: Mrs Mighetto | Curtains: Urban Outfitters

Fashionkins // Magical evenings

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We are transitioning from winter to spring here in Australia. The weather is quite perfect actually. With this amazing weather brings even better sunsets. We are so blessed to live in this sun blessed country. I hope you can capture from my pictures the beauty and adventures that this transition brings.

Credits // Skirts, tops and dresses: Soor Ploom from Minikin | Brown vest and Bonnet: Misha and Puff from Winnie and B | Brown tights: La Coqueta | Grey tights: Louise Misha

Fashionkins// Velvet & Sparkles

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Open air, running free, velvet, sparkles and a new season of designs to enjoy.

Fashionkins // A Perfect Autumn Day

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Sometimes the best adventures are spent just being together. These two sisters explored this beautiful garden on a perfect Autumn’s day in Australia.

Credits // 01. Denim pinafore, yellow Liberty top, white suspender skirt and stripe wool long sleeve top from Milou and Pilou | 02. Yellow and navy tights from Country Road | 03. Tan boots and shoes from Pepe | 04. Headscarf and sunglasses from Lacey Lane

Fashionkins // Sunday in the Garden

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We spent last Sunday in a beautiful botanical garden. The plants were as green as you can imagine, the waterfalls were flowing and the birds were chirping. A perfect day really.

Fashionkins // Beautiful Shades of India

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I have never been to India before but this is a place that fascinates me greatly. In India there is no shortage of colour. The symbolism of colour stands out and controls every aspect of life in India, and there is something about this beautiful vibrant country that captivates me and draws me to these colours. To me, Louise Misha is a girls and ladies clothing brand that really captures the essence of the beauty that is India. In fact, it was on a trip to India that the creators behind Louise Misha gained their inspiration from, and out of this trip Louise Misha was born.

One day I would love to go to India to discover just how bright and colourful this beautiful country really is.

Credits// Dresses: Louise Misha from Tiny People and Minikin | Shoes: Zara | Headscarf: Garlands of Grace | Toy bunny: Maileg

Fashionkins // A Whimsical Day

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“Life really is a most whimsical thing. While we consistently try and chart its route, it goes ahead and takes its own turn. Just follow the paths it lays out before you. And you may find, at some sudden turn, a miracle waiting just for you.”
Author: Jyoti Arora

Credits // Dresses: Tea Princess | Shoes: Saltwater Sandals

Fashionkins // Wandering in the Majestic Neighborhood

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“Mountains & low hills would enclose us, & gardens & woods & green spaces would surround us – And each pretty house & its garden would hide itself in its very own corner – And the beloved & understanding people would stroll in & out just when they chose & read to each other under trees on lawns & tell stories on broad porches while the mountains & the clouds & the birds & the flowers would look & listen & delight & always understand what everybody meant because they would all belong.
-from Frances Hodgson Burnett: Author of the Secret Garden”

Credits // Shirts and overalls: Le Carrousel | Socks: Louise Misha, La Coqueta | Boots: La Coqueta, Pepe, Miss Lemonade | Hats: Acorn Kids