Social butterfly (or some kind of fly - perhaps a fruit-fly)

Waistcoat - vintage little boy's, thrifted
Dress - vintage '70s (I think?), thrifted
Belt - thrifted
Shoes - Zara
Bag - vintage, thrifted


Bag!

Today I spent time with some lovely Austin ladies! I met the beautiful Joyce for a coffee (can't wait to go thrifting with you, Joyce!), then went to this week's Ladies Who Lunch get-together at Mandola's Italian Market at The Triangle with Grechen, the gorgeous Cathy, Esosa, Anslee (who is one of the most stunning women I have ever met) and Elia (whose name I kept pronouncing wrongly - I'm so sorry!). Today's lunch was so much fun, even though I didn't indulge in a gelato afterwards. Might regret that for a while. Oh well, next time. I have so enjoyed spending time with all the beautiful women I have met, and can't get over how warm, welcoming and creative everyone here seems to be. In other and less important news, the cut edges of my dress's sleeves are raw, which really bugs my little control-freakish, detail-obsessed soul. I can't stand unhemmed fabric! I didn't realise how many everyday repairs and little sewing jobs I did each day, but I really miss having a sewing kit. I can't wait till it arrives and I can get stuck in to my alterations and fix-em-up pile.

The craziness in Christchurch continues - it is just absolutely exhausting for everyone there. I am so sorry that we can't be there for all our family and friends in person, but we are thinking of you all constantly.

In good news, my grandfather is back home and feeling a lot better! Thank you so much for all the prayers and kind words, everyone.

The past three weeks have been all about settling in, exploring and getting to know the people and places of Austin. Next week, however, the holiday is over, and I am starting work in earnest.

P.S. People who are expecting emails from me - I'm so sorry, I'm very behind! I'll catch up and reply to you all tomorrow.