If you’ve been hankering for a fashion fix, well, us too, so we thought we’d share this country-chic shoot to quench that thirst. Shot on location at Aframe Kangaroo Valley (aka what we believe to be one of the most glorious parts of the world a couple of hours’ south of Sydney), we’re loving hard on the beauty of nature here.
And, of course, the fashion. These looks are bringing ethereal romantic vibes, playful flirty feels and even some cottage-core cuteness – hello, gumboots! (Plus, hello practical for trekking to the perfect portrait spots, amiright? Just something to consider for ye olde farm/country/bush weddings…)
The cute thing about gummies is they go with everything – and we’ve got e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g repped in this here fashion editorial (which first ran in issue 33 of Hello May, which you can grab on our online store, fyi). We’ve got short and chic sorted, à la Harriette Gordon via Hope X Page, Karen Willis Holmes and Oui The Label. We’ve got luxe unstructured tailoring courtesy of Prea James Bridal. Heck, we’ve even got a glamorous, feminine spin on a three-piece suit, thanks to Hera Couture (we’re talking crop, pants and jacket vibes).
And that is only the start, folks, with so many of our other faves coming to play by the river – Lilia Cass Ceremonial‘s separates have us swooning, Lola Varma‘s doing casual-cool like a boss, and Carte Blanche Bride is here to deliver the French goodies via Margaux Tardits. Plus, there are all of the cherry-on-top pieces by our accessories ride-or-dies, Krystle Knight Jewellery and Dove Grey Bridal.
All snapped by the talented Abbie Mellé, this shoot is a whole vibe, friends, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this natural bushland beauty with you.
Silk Slip Dress, $810, and Short Sleeve Yoko Blouse, $640, Lilia Cass Ceremonial.
Gardenia Gown, $329, Spell. Hansel From Basel Italia Cashmere Socks, $49, Lee Mathews. 1911 Suede Boots, $220, Blundstone.
Cleo Midi Dress, $2240 and Zoe Jacket $1345, Prea James Bridal.
Marx Coat, Crop & Cigarette Pants, $POA, Hera Couture. Calming Quartz Choker, $99, Give Love Double Crystal Necklace, $249 and Tiny Calm Crystal Ring, Krystle Knight Jewellery.
Organic Cotton Melody Dress, from $309, Karen Walker. Hansel From Basel Italia Cashmere Socks, $49, Lee Mathews. 1911 Suede Boots, $220, Blundstone.
Noemi Dress, $6500, Christie Nicole Bridal. Hansel From Basel Italia Cashmere Socks, $49, Lee Mathews. 1911 Suede Boots, $220, Blundstone.
Grace Mini, $3490, Karen Willis Holmes.
Harriette Gordon 2.2 Satin Organza Mini Gown, $1900, Hope X Page. 007 Unisex Gumboots, $69, Blundstone.
Sophie et Voila Empuria Top, $1200 & Eloise Skirt, $1400, Sphere Bridal Gallery.
Margaux Tardits La Jolla Gown, $POA, Carte Blanche Bride. Calming Quartz Choker, $99, Give Love Double Crystal Necklace, $249, Tiny Calm Crystal Ring, $89, Mini Glory Quartz Ring, $89, and Aqua Ice Ring, $109, Krystle Knight Jewellery. Earrings, $45, Dove Grey Bridal.
Belle Gown, $1489, Oui The Label. 007 Unisex Gumboots, $69, Blundstone.
Sugar Plum Gown, $4180, Lola Varma. Hansel From Basel Italia Cashmere Socks, $49, Lee Mathews. 1911 Suede Boots, $220, Blundstone.
WORN THROUGHOUT Earrings, $45, Dove Grey Bridal. Calming Quartz Choker, $99, Give Love Double Crystal Necklace, $249, Tiny Calm Crystal Ring, $89, Mini Glory Quartz Ring, $89, and Aqua Ice Ring, $109, Krystle Knight Jewellery.
CREDITS Photos Abbie Mellé Fashion editor Laura Wilson Art Director Sophie Lord Hair & Makeup Makeup By Megan Model Shannon via Vivien’s Location Aframe Kangaroo Valley