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cinque terre ♥

photo by @garypeppergirl

I'm so excited to announce it's official (if you haven't already noticed from my instagram pictures @bellecara) - I have booked my flights to Europe although unfortunately not a one way ticket. I'm so excited and I can't wait to start packing and jetset out of my little Perth.

I have never been to Europe and only truly discovered it 2 years ago but since then I have wanted to go so so so badly. I always knew Europe existed but as silly as this sounds it was just that far out continent that I had no real interest in because I didn't know much about it.

When I was seven I start learning Italian in school and decided I wanted to learn more and take part in the exchange program to Italy when I got to Year 12 (but that didn't happen as I stopped learning Italian when I was 13). Of course, Europe is the foundation of classical music and so I've had about 15 years hearing and learning where composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Straus, Haydn, Chopin (the list could go on forever!) come from, died, where they worked, where they travelled, which famous European Kings and Queens they wrote special works for, music written for special locations eg. The Evening in Granada by Debussy or Music for the Royal Fireworks by Handel etc etc etc etc.

So in a nutshell.. I can't believe I will finally get to experience the beautiful European traditions and see buildings which are so old and beautiful and explore a whole new continent altogether. Fingers crossed the time flies till I'm on a plane!! Love B xx

New Romantics

{Dress: New Romantics, Alannah Hill. Bracelet: Fremantle Boutique. Necklace: Mimco. Wreath: DIY. Flowers: Alannah Hill}

se·ren·i·ty I love this word! And I think it sums up the pictures, and the atmosphere wonderfully. I have a few favourites - can you guess which pictures they are? Sweet dreams dolls! xx

This Little Light of Mine

Some bright sunshiney photos for you guys to wake up to! Happy Tuesday everyone. Much Love, B xx

Instagram Update: Holidays

Hello beautiful people! I'm so sorry I didn't keep to my promise of writing numerous posts and updating you on all my amazing summer adventures but I have been sick for the last two months and while dealing with that, preparing to graduate and have been tirelessly trying to decide what to do for the next two years of my life. I got into Masters of Early Childhood Education and Masters of Music Therapy yay yay!! 

This post, is to wish all of you beautiful people a belated Merry Christmas! Christmas is my favourite time of the year (besides spring being the prettiest season). Christmas is always a busy time for me because I play carols at my local nursing homes, and in church and time really does fly by! I am going to make amends and start spamming you all with wonderful photos and happy adventure stories.  I have so much to share here! (Or you can be updated through my little photo diary on instagram @littlebxx)

Wishing you all happy holidays!

Best wishes

Love B, xx

George

classical graduation recital preparation ♥

photography by jeffrey ong

So, I couldn't wait any longer but here is a teeny-tiny-itsy-bitsy sneak peek photo of my graduation recital photoshoot (which is also my favourite).

The irony for some may be, that I am actually a classical piano student. But, I have always liked violin more since I was younger, as there's more you can do with it in terms of groups and there is just one that I have to get used to. George. We've been through a lot and he has travelled around with me quite a bit. And yes, George is my violin.

Enjoy, more photos coming your ways! Ciao, B xx

P.s A lot means, one fine, hot summer's day about 5 years ago, I fainted in the first five minutes of my violin lesson on my violin, with my bow breaking the fall. It was a tad traumatic when I gained consciousness because I was so scared I had smashed my violin! But instruments are magical things.

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{Top: Forever New. Skirt: Forever New. Cardi: Alannah Hill. Belt: Alannah Hill. Stockings: Alannah Hill. Shoes: Urban Soul. Headband: Alannah Hill}

There is a sunshower outside, and I can hear the birds chirping. I finally have a spare minute to gather my thoughts and write a post hooray! I can't tell you how busy the last few months have been. Can you believe it, there is only one more month till my graduation recital and till I graduate! How time flies.

Here are just a few sneak peek pictures from my birthday lunch in the hills surrounded by the beautiful environment. (Yes, if you can't tell Alannah Hill and Forever New are my favourite shops but that's another story for another day). We went to this little place called 'Genesis in the Hills' which was 100% organic even the meat. For me, it was something completely different but the nature outside the little restaurant was breathtaking. These pictures are a little funny as you can see only too well how opposite my sister and I are, even though we say the same things at once or are thinking the same thing and people think we're twins. Good joke!

Love always,
B xx

Spring

my favourite season of the year ♥

typography by jasmine dowling

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens! Spring really is my favourite season of the year. I love the fragrant smell that lingers, and buds opening up into beautiful flowers with colour surrounding me wherever I go. I especially love that my birthday follows in the second week hooray! B xx

Instagram Update: Winter

Hooray! There is one month till my birthday. And I guess, another 3 months till I graduate! I thought I would jump on the trend of instagram posts and do one myself in and amongst trying to put together my new posts. Time really does fly! If you would love to see more then follow me at @littlebxx Have a great day ma cheries! Love B, xx

Autumn Leaves

{Top: Marcs. Skirt: Forever New. Jacket: Alannah Hill. Stockings: Vodoo. Shoes: Jigsaw. Hat: Morgana Taylor}

So, I guess I haven't quite kept to my promise of numerous posts and the like but I have ticked quite a few things of my holiday list of things to do. My newest accomplishment is my guitar playing - it has been sky rocketing yay! My holidays began nestled amongst the beautiful autumn leaves of Hyde Park on a cold wintry morning. Isn't my friend Emma so cute? She was actually trying to catch the leaves as opposed to making a mess like me. 

I can't tell you how much I adore this outfit! The coat is a timeless piece paired with  my favourite top (although you can't really see the top, it was freezing!!). I have always been a breton striped person when it comes to tops as opposed to spots. This is me bringing a little Parisian flair into my clothing minus my beautiful beret, while Dougie goes adventuring through Barcelona. I wish I was exploring the beautiful old cities with their unique charms too! B xx

Yours Truly

holidays i've been craving you. goodbye busy semester. yours truly, b.

I finally finished 7 exams for my 6 units! Long story. But finally I'll be around a lot more. Promise! My holidays are for 5 weeks, and then.. one more semester left until I graduate! Hooray! Time to take some celebratory pictures in the beautiful shades of orange autumn leaves in Hyde Park (sneak peak for upcoming post) - my second favourite place in Perth.

So, for now here's my winter holidays to-do list:

♥ sleep in x everyday

♥ learn to play the guitar in time for my audition fingers crossed!

♥ watch monsters inc. university (doesn't it look like the cutest film? i love the first one)

♥ work teach work teach work!

♥ attempt learning the basics of french (have to start somewhere right?)

♥ have a mini holiday out of australia western australia (i envy dougie, who is leaving for europe tonight! hello suitcase please don't mind me travelling along)

♥ and lastly relax, post many pictures, enjoy the sunshine, rain and be productive :)) 

What do you guys have planned for holidays? I would love to know how you guys are spending your holidays if you even have holidays? I know my friends in India, are just headed back to College. Fun times ahead!! B xx