Adelaide Photo Diary

 

 

 

Yeah, I took too many photos. :) 

We were only away for a little under a week, but I get snap happy wherever I go. I have come across a lot of people who have never given Adelaide much thought, and find themselves surprised to learn that although it is small, can actually be both really pretty and cool. I definitely experienced appreciating this little town once I moved away from it. There is plenty to see and do, particularly if you like gardens, wine, antique shopping, beaches, and German food. So with little more to say, I hope you enjoy this photo heavy post.

For the record, photos were taken in the Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens (arguably best in Autumn), Hahndorf, Mclaren Vale, Strathalbyn, Adelaide and the Botanical Gardens, also pictured is Mario and my brother James. 

Honestly I wish I had somewhere less familiar and more exciting to share pictures of, but it has been a long time since I really traveled. :( Soon. I hope.

xx Jenelle

Photos by myself and Mario Recchia (thanks Mario for making this gif for me!)

Unexpected

ASOS V-neck Tee, One Teaspoon Awesome Baggies Boyfriend Jeans, Birkenstock Arizonas, Lack of Color The Mirage Hat, Misuzi The Cara Necklace

They say we sometimes do not see what is right there in front of us. Upon sharing the story of my unexpected weekend (which technically went from Sunday to mid Tuesday), my friend could not believe what I had said. As our plans went out the window to travel somewhere else, we decided to make the most of our rostered time off and stay in Fremantle. Some people, I figured, travel specifically to Fremantle, and there were good restaurants on my list to check out. So we went, had a great time, and discovered a lot more than I had expected to. This is the part my friend could not believe. Yes, it is under an hours drive away from home, and yes, at the first cafe we went to we were seated next to someone we knew, but somehow, there was a charm about this.

We stayed at the Rydges Freemantle Hotel, which worked out well for us, being located on the Esplanade, walking distance around the town. I would recommend paying for hotel valet parking if staying in Freo as you can walk all over and there are no free parking options. 

 If you follow me on Instagram you will know I had fun slipping the giant white hotel robe out of it's dry-cleaning bag and wrapping up in it. You will also have seen we wandered the Harbour early in the morning, and I snapped pics of the flower arrangements rather than the food, namely because I ate it all too fast and forgot. We got to check out one of the foreign films on my 'to see list' (although, I think I could have skipped that one- I am not sure why it won best Foreign Oscar) and share a pitcher of really great sangria during the sunset. There are museums and buildings to wander around, ships to watch come and go, and markets if you are into that sort of thing. I was just happy to wander, eat, wander, laugh, swim, eat, wander... We also went for a drive down further to Mandurah, which to be totally honest I was not so keen on. It was just a little too dull for me, and given I do not like much in the way of fast food, nor paying a lot for it, we ended up leaving pretty quickly. Fremantle though, is a great spot. 

You never know, when something happens to change your plans, it may just be that it was meant to happen that way. 

xx Jenelle

Shots by Mario Recchia and myself

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Lover Serpent Dress

Lover Serpent Dress, Windsor Smith Gillie Heels

When asked which is my favourite dress in my closet, you can see why this one always wins. Originally bought for the opening night of the 2012 Cabaret Festival, I have since worn this dress a few times, but have never really had it photographed. When approached by Stylight to share my take on #BLACK fashion, I knew it was about time I shot this. Fitted French lace is one of those must wear at least once things. I guess a lot of women do this for their weddings. I haven't made it in that direction as yet, so why wait? 

As you can see, I have recently paid a visit to the hairdresser. I went to see James at the Me. Style lounge in Claremont Quarter, the cool diffusion salon of WA's Maurice Meade. As I hadn't cut or coloured my hair in years, it needed a little love and a refresh. James knew exactly what I was after and did a marvellous job. While I waited Laura kindly painted my nails a bright punch of (somewhat festive) red. I have to say I was really happy with the visit, the space is cool, elegant and a little bit edgy, the staff were friendly, had some interesting stories to share, and ultimately did a great job. The price for all of their work was very reasonable, and I left happy (with a notable bounce in my hair and step). What do you think? 

Shots by Mario Recchia

xx Jenelle

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