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STYLE, LIFE & BUSINESS FOR REAL WOMEN WE EXPLAIN HOW TO ‘THINK’ LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR! LOVE YOUR CURVES WITH AMALIA SIMPSON FACE FORWARD! A CHARITY CHANGING THE FACE OF VIOLENCE WE SHOW YOU HOW TO DINE IN STYLE RESPECT! WITH TRUDI PAVLOVSKY

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fashion 16 Love Your Curves 42 Lily’s Picks - Trends from the Virgin 68 82

Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival Fashion Styling with Daniela Garland Lily’s Fashion Finds

interior design 24 Lily’s Picks - Interiors Trends 74 Dine in Style with Pure Linen

42 Trends from the VAMFF

business 10 Think Like An Entrepreneur 64 Why Try Etsy? with Critina Castro

life & self development 22 Face Forward - A charity changing the face 34 38

of violence.

Respect - Teens guidance with Trudi Pavlovsky Burnt out and Bitter with Leonie Lockwood

24 Lily’s Picks - Interiors Trends

10 Think Like An Entrepreneur

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EDITOR: Priscilla-Anne Green

WEBSITE: www.lilyonlinemagazine.com

Who is Lily? She is the person we all aspire to be.

Successful career, beautiful family, motivated, ethical, healthy, loving her lifestyle.

This issue we explain how to Think Like An Entrepreneur. Leonie Lockwood addresses the issue of getting Burnt Out and Bitter. Cristina Castro explains the benefits to starting your shop online on Etsy.

In Fashion we bring you the trends from the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.

Melbourne Fashion Stylist Amalia Simpson shows us how to Love Our Curves. We show you some of LILY ‘s Fashion Finds and Daniela Garland shares her young unique styling.

We bring you a story on Face Forward a Beverly Hills based charity providing facial reconstructive surgery for survivors of domestic violence. Trudi Pavlovsky from the Dream Initiative talks about the issue of Respect with Teens.

In Interior Design, Pure Linen shows us how to Dine in Style for all occasions. Plus we show you some of Lily’s Pick’s in Interior Design trends.

So sit back relax and ENJOY!

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LILY’S CONTRIBUTORS

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AMALIA SIMPSON

PRISCILLA GREEN

TRUDI PAVLOVSKY

Personal Stylist and Shopper.

Transforming you from the Outside In. Amalia knows all the secrets to fashion styling and shares them with us. Visit Style By Amalia at www.stylebyamalia.com.au and www.melbournefashionstylist. com.au or contact Amalia at info@stylebyamalia.com.au

Editor of LILY Online Magazine.

Priscilla contributes to the business, coaching, interior design and fashion articles, drawing upon her background in fashion and as an Education Manager at RMIT University with 15 years experience in business training, research, coaching and performance management. www.lilyonlinemagazine.com

Trudi is the Founder of The Dream Initiative www.web.dreaminitiative. com.au Trudi draws upon her own personal experiences and understanding of teen difficulties to create programs to educate teens, parents and teachers on strategies to inspire teens towards a successful future. Read more about Trudi at www.dreaminitiative. com.au/about-us

DANIELA GARLAND

LEONIE LOCKWOOD

CRISTINA CASTRO

This issue Daniela shares her beautiful and unique fashion styling. Daniela has managed a fashion boutique for over 5 years, and has a true love and passion for fashion and accessories. With a Diploma in Interior Decoration and Design as well as Visual Merchandising, she enjoy sharing her creativity with others.

Leonie is an experienced yoga instructor specialising in yoga and meditation in the workplace which are all skills which utilise the concept of flow. ‘Flowing Life’ works with people and organisations who are seeking to enhance their health and general wellbeing and recognise that the body and mind must be integrated and functioning in harmony. Visit www.flowinglife.com.au

Cristina Castro is the owner of Sombras Blancas Art & Design located in Spain specialising in branding and graphic design services for small businesses and startups. www. sombrasblancasdesign.com

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Our range of articles reflect a ‘REAL WOMEN’S’ diversity of interests including fashion, design, interiors, business, career, health, nutrition, celebrations, fitness and family. Plus we continue to support and promote charities that support victims and survivors of domestic violence and women and children experiencing hardship or abuse.

If you are a professional or have a business or charity in any of these fields we would love to hear from you. We offer promotional opportunities to all our contributors who share our passion. To join our wonderful team of international contributors and writers contact The Editor Priscilla Green at priscilla@lifeandstyleonadime.com

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KATERINA KAPELLAKI

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Katerina is an internationally experienced Interior Designer and speaker specialising in property makeovers, staging, renovation projects, decluttering, design and colour consultation. Katerina has contributed several articles in the past and brings with her an exceptional quality of knowledge on interior design and how to build or renovate your dream interior. katerina@katerinakapellaki.com

A.K.A. The Lifetarian is all about adventure, movement and fun.

A lifestyle of yoga, capoeira, callisthenics, mountain biking, trail running, skateboarding, motorcycles. Brock shares his nutrition secrets of a diet of acai bowls, superfood nutrition and real food meals to keep a dynamic lifestyle. Brock hosts events, provides business strategy and coaching. Go to www.facebook.com/thelifetarian

Author, emPower Faciliator, Wellness Retreat Founder.

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THINK LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR! Written by Priscilla Green, Editor and Business Trainer

R e w i re yo u r brain’s thi nk i n g...a nd pa ss thi s thi nk i n g o n to yo u r chil dren !

Th e d ays o f flaunting your wea l t h a re l ong gone for most.

Su re t h e y a re stil l a ro u n d bu t bel ieve i t o r not, there might be m i l l i o n a i re fa m il i e s o n you r stree t a n d yo u’d never k n ow it.

T h a t ’s b e c a u s e m o s t successful entrepreneurs look like regular individuals who don’t flaunt their wealth. They own regular houses and cars. They might have a few luxuries but most average millionaires can’t be spotted on a daily b a s i s a s t h e y p re fe r i t to b e t h a t w ay a n d d o n’t s h ow of f t h e i r we al t h .

Do you know the difference between an asset and a financial obligation? An

asset is something that has a financial value. A financial obligation is something that takes c a s h o u t o f yo u r p o c k e t , without adding any value to your pocket. If you want to be a successful e n t r e p r e n e u r, y o u n e e d to acquire as many assets a s p o s s i b l e a n d d o away with as many financial obligations as possible.

Anyone that has read R ich Dad Poor Dad by R o b e r t K i y o s a k i ’s w i l l k n o w w h e r e I ’m g o i n g h e re.

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Everyone’s power to manifest their own desires directly corresponds to the amount of awareness they have.

Wealthy, successful entrepreneurs are concerned with educating their family on the importance of h av i n g a g o o d ‘ f i n a n c i a l ’ education as opposed to a straightforward traditional education that kids are taught in school (get an education, get a job, get a life).

Successful entrepreneurs k n ow t h e i r k i d s a re n’t going to study financial sk ills in school on how to produce cash with their ideas and businesses or learn the required skills to generate wealth and stay that way.

Consequently, we all need to teach kids the real rules of cash and value.

Successful entrepreneurs are concerned with producing as much passive revenue as they may and work ing less and l e s s fo r e a r n e d r e v e n u e.

Th i s, th e y k n ow w i l l h e l p them continue getting w e a l t h i e r. I d e a l l y y o u r g o a l o u g h t to b e to e ar n a s m u c h p assi ve re ve n u e as you potentially can and conver t earned revenue f ro m a n o c c u p a t i o n i n t o p a s s i ve re ve n u e.

Law of attraction We’ve heard of the Law of Attraction and many entrepreneurs understand that it works.

So keep increasing your awareness of this so it can really play a par t in helping you think like a s u cce s s f u l e n t re p re n e u r.

The theory is that ‘like

attrac ts like’ and that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, one c a n b r i n g a b o u t p o s i t i ve or negative results.

E v e r y o n e ’s p o w e r t o manifest their own desires directly corresponds to the amount of awareness they have. So attempt to notice when you are saying negative words, or believing damaging thoughts and tr y to repeat them directly in a more positive and affirming way.

I t ’s v e r y r a r e t h a t y o u will hear a successful entrepreneur dwelling on t h e n e g a t i ve. I t ’s a l m o s t an intrinsic part of the entrepreneurial mind to constantly look for the o p p o r t u n i t y. I t co u l d possibly be the defining charac te ristic.

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Do You Play to Win o r Lo s e ? ‘ Wi n n i n g ! ’ I t ’s t h e c a t c h cry of a somewhat jaded tv personality who at the height of his career cer tainly was the personification of ‘ Winning’...great lifestyle, in demand, booming c a r e e r. B u t w h a t d o e s ‘ w i n n i n g’ re a l l y m e a n ?

The mentality of a winner goes far beyond the spor ting field. I t ex tends t o r e l a t i o n s h i p s , f a m i l y, c a reer, and m o ney.

Much of ‘winning’ is a mental state, a readiness by design, a mindset.

For tunately the old a d a g e o f t h e ‘n i c e g u y s finish last’ is becoming j u s t t h a t , a n O L D a d a g e.

Many exper ts believe that being prepared is the ‘ w i n n i n g’ i n g r e d i e n t f o r success. Readiness comes i n m a ny d i f fe re n t fo r m s.

An athlete gears up his body for competition by training, a pupil sets up her brain for an examination by studying.

In order to understand how to get to be a ‘winner’, you likewise have to learn how to lose.

When your body and brain are correctly prepared, t h e p s y c h o l o g i c a l e f fe c t of turning into a winner is greatly heightened.

In order to understand how to get to be a ‘ w i n n e r ’, y o u l i k e w i s e have to learn how to lose.

Why? Because valuable l e s s o n s m ay b e a cq u i re d by losing. I t is significant to re m e m b e r t h a t l o s i n g i s n’t a n i n d i c t m e n t o f yo u r i n ab i l i t y ; i nstea d, it o u g h t t o b e v i e we d a s a learning tool utilised to better your sk ills. The ac t of losing may be made positive by managing future emotions and a n a l ys i n g p e r fo r m a n ce.

LILY Online Magazine Many psychologists b e l i e v e i t ’s h a r d , i f n o t inconceivable, to win without first founding a distinct set of goals.

Fo r m u l a t i n g g o a l s , y o u r blueprint for success, is the firs t s tep to wi n ni n g.

I t ’s c r u c i a l t o e s t a b l i s h a n hones t s et o f g o a ls i n envisioning success. If you can’t see what being a ‘winner’ will look like then it may never happen.

Winning is a composite e n t r e p r e n e u r i a l l i fe s t y l e process that involves preparedness, training, dedication and goals, a formula that frequently is beyond the dedication level of many. Only those who have the power to envision their entrepreneurial success can truly achieve it.

Su cce s s f u l entrepreneurs a re D o e r s n o t D re a m e r s !

These days young people are sent very mixed messages, take this one for example...“ You can do A N Y T H I N G ”. S u r e w e t e l l them that. But then we

tell them to go to school, g o t o U n i o r g e t a j o b.

S o w h a t i f w e s a i d “ Yo u can do ANY THING” and actually meant it? One defining charac teristic of a successful entrepreneur is that ‘I can do ANY THING’ attitude. ‘ The sky is the l i m i t ! ’. H owe ve r s o o f te n think ing outside the box, s t a r t i n g a ‘d re a m’ yo u n g or trying something alternative to the stock standard education and job route is discouraged.

Where does that align with our modern culture of “ Yo u c an d o A NY T H IN G?” S o why is it that almost ever yo n e h as a ‘ D re am” b ut s o fe w fo l l ow i t an d a ch i e ve i t ?

The f i r st re aso n m o st i nd i v i d u al s d o n’t g e t what they wish for is that they don’t k n ow what it is?

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The difference between dreaming and doing is that successful entrepreneurs are totally clear that they f i r s t l y w a n t ‘ s u c c e s s ’.

T h e y ’re u nw a ve r i n g i n their desire. They are totally dedicated to creating it.

Positive t h o u g h t d o e s wo r k w hen it comes to being an e n t r e p r e n e u r, b e c a u s e it can turn doubt into action, because you are in control. The only one h o l d i n g a n e n t re p re n e u r b ac k i s t h e m se l ves. S o...

1. Decide on a goal. 2.

Figure out a plan. 3. Work out what you have to do to get there. I t might call for tak ing classes, improving yourself, moving to a d i f fe re n t c i t y. A r r a n g e small goals, like stepping stones, to your ultimate accomplishment. Reward yourself each time you a cco m p l i s h o n e o f t h e s e m i n i - g o al s.

I t ’s crucial to establish an honest set of goals in envisioning success.

The dif ference be t we e en dreaming and doing is that success f u l entrepreneurs are to o tally clear that they firstly want ‘s uccess’.

The y ’re unwave r i n g in t heir d esire.

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LILY Online Magazine do? If it is completely different to the goals you are work ing towards heed t h e re d f l ag, yo u may be g o i n g d ow n a d an gerous career path.

Yo u c a n re a d s o m e o f o u r tips on Setting Goals and Getting Motivated in our Feb -M arch issue at w w w. l i l y o n l i n e m a g a z i n e . com/self-development-1. html Yo u a r e a b l e t o a c h i e v e ANY goal if you work at i t a n d t r u s t i n yo u r s e l f.

Ever y conceivable produc t or business in the market today star ted as one simple l itt l e ‘ Dream’. Th e d ef i ni n g moment of true success is making a decision to co mmit and DO I T!

Are You Think ing for YOU ?

Our culture cannot seem to m a k e u p its m i n d a b o ut the value of ambition. On the one hand, we praise t h o s e w h o wo r k h a rd a n d accomplish enormous goa l s.

An easy way to analyse it is to think about what y o u’d a c c o m p l i s h i f y o u could do anything and didn’t have to worr y a b o u t t h e m o n e y. W r i t e o u t y o u r p u r p o s e i n l i fe in one sentence. Revisit our Setting goals article to review what motivates you if you are having trouble defining it. (www. l i l yo n l i n e m a g a z i n e. c o m / self-development-1. html). Lack of ambition might stem from not having defined goals that a re co r re c t fo r yo u.

On the other hand, we p ut i n d i v i d u al s d ow n fo r being selfish and powe rhungr y, and we frequently take pleasure in seeing p owe r f u l ce l e b r i t i e s f a l l.

No wonder so many people have mixed feelings about being ambitious.

To add to the complexit y i t o f te n b e co m e s u n c l e ar o f e x a c t l y w h o ’s g o a l s w e a r e a i m i n g f o r, o u r Ask yo u r se l f i f yo u a re so parents, our par tners, our frightened of failing that you would rather not even f a mi li e s, o u r b o sse s? attempt to accomplish S o ask yourself ‘ What do your goals. Fear of failure you think you ought to be m a y b e a d r e a m k i l l e r. a cco m p l i sh i n g ?’ A c are e r B e c o m i n g c o g n i s a n t a n d e n t r e p r e n e u r i a l of your fear is the first RED FLAG is when you step in addressing it. f i n d yo u r s e l f w i t h a l a c k D o n’ t a l l o w t h e f e a r o f o f a m b i t i o n a n d yo u judgement of others in a r e p r o t e s t i n g d o i n g your life to prohibit your something when you entrepreneurial spirit. should be fired up. Why? M any that do not possess B e c a u s e i t i s n o t co r re c t t h i s s p i r i t w i l l s i m p l y n o t f o r y o u . T h e o t h e r R E D understand your thinking.

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Break the self deprecating c ycle of be h av i o u r. H o l d yo u r h ea d u p h i gh a nd be pro u d o f yo u r ca pa bi l i ti es.

S o if ambition has a bad reputation, imagine the loathing something like blatant self promotion can attrac t.

themselves and your role b l a t a n t s e l f p r o m o t i o n to t h ink for YO U. c a n a t t r a c t . S o i t ’s n o t surprising that so many So if you have given up are daunted by the and lost ambition because idea of self promotion your goals looked out reg a rd l e ss o f h ow i t m ay of the question, you benefit them. If this might simply have to sounds in any way like organise your work and yo u, it ’s a crucial fe ature life differently. Give to n o t i ce ab o u t yo u r se l f. yourself permission to Resenting self promotion be ambitious. Ambition is amongst the greatest might have a bad obstacles to success. reputation some of the Individuals who have t i m e, h owe ve r i f yo u a c t issues with selling and e t h i c a l l y a n d s e t wo r t hy promoting themselves, goals, there is nothing their expertise often tr y wrong with working to deflect the attention hard to accomplish onto the product or t he m and noth i ng wro n g ser vice failing to promote with wishing to acquire themselves as a key credit for what you have component of their a ccomplis hed. business. Sure its not You Have to Promote n e c e s s a r y t o p r o m o t e yo urs el f o n yo u r we b si te You r s e l f or on your products I f a m b i t i o n h a s a b a d p a c k a g i n g ( i f i t ’s n o t reputation, imagine the r e l e v a n t ) b u t i f i t i s l o a t h i n g s o m e t h i n g l i k e relevant, if your exper tise,

your experience your passion is a critical aspec t. Why not?

In some instances you may think it is not relevant, however as an entrepreneur selling yourself to your networks, stockist, suppliers, fo l l o w e r s s t i l l r e m a i n s a v i t a l c o m p o n e n t t o yo u r business. So break the self deprecating c ycle of behaviour. Hold your head u p h i g h an d b e p roud of yo u r c ap ab i l i t i e s.

Fi n a l l y w h e n f a c e d w i t h any opportunity state your capabilities clearly a n d h o n e s t l y. Yo u h a v e earned the right to do that!

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Avoid wearing big, loose, long tops to try and hide yourself, it does not work. Big loose long tops don’t cover or hide, they add kilos.

They make your legs look shorter as the tops cut into the length of your legs visually and make your top look longer and bigger.

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This gorgeous and fun summer dress is ideal for you if you have a larger bust Mixed metal rhinestone necklace, and matching and is great for earrings, InPink anyone with rounded bottoms, larger thighs and hips.

In addition, as the bottom of the dress hem is wider, it will slim your legs. The big red waistband highlights your waist which is usually the narrowest.

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Keep your tops generally as long as the top part of your hip. No matter what size you are, define your waist.

Look for clothing to flatter your curves and show off rather than hide.

Add a pair of wedges to further flatter your legs.

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Concerns about your arms?

Or, do you have wide shoulders?

Kaleidescope crop cardigan peony, Fever.

Lombardia a-line dress navy/white. Pannell flat , The Iconic.

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If you don’t need to wear jackets to work, keep the cardi and team it with this classic dress.

Wear it with heels for work or dress down with these cute ballet flats.

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This blouse is great for work or a meeting especially if you have concerns with your arms, dĂŠcolletage or tummy.

If your breasts are not bigger than your tummy, it’s a very flattering top.

Wear it with well tailored pants or a skirt, or dress it down with denim. If you have ample breasts, this is not the top for you.

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Try an A-line skirt for work with a neutral colour blouse, you can try a conservative green such as this skirt.

Wear these with some tall boots!

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We discove r m ore a b out th e ch a ri t y o rg a n i s a ti o n c h a n gi n g t h e l i ve s o f D o m e s t i c Vi o l e n ce S u r v i vo r s incl udin g the l i fe of J oi Pa r ta i n th e fo u n d e r o f E m p owere d a n d B e a u t i f u l, o u r co m m u n i t y p a r t n e r.

I n M a r c h o f 2 0 1 4 L I LY Online Magazine followed t h e j o u r n e y o f J o i Par t a i n the Founder of Empowered and Beautiful, a domestic violence suppor t net work we h ave p ro u d l y b e com e a community par tner with over the last 12 months in a bid to support and promote them, to help break the silence on d o m e st i c v i o l e n ce.

J o i h a d b e e n g e n e ro u s l y offered facial surgery b y Fa c e Fo r w a r d a n d D r.

Alessi to help improve some complications in h e r re cove r y an d h ea l ing after having been brutally attacked with golf clubs by a n e x b oy f r i e n d.

Face Forward founders Deborah and Dr. David Alessi w w w.facefor wardla.org

Since having promoted this wonder ful organisation on our social media we have been approached by several Australian domestic violence survivors who have sustained permanent facial injuries with inquiries as to whether Australian cosmetic s u r g e o n ’s m a y p r o v i d e

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“Where do permanently disfigured domestic violence survivors access desperately needed cosmetic surgery?” sim il ar pro bon o m ed i ca l help for sur vivors. Whilst we don’t yet have an answer for them, we hope t ha t sharing in fo rma t i o n on this amazing Californian based organisation we might encourage the Australian medical and cosmetic surger y ind us tr y a nd o ur government to consider “ Where do permanently disfigured domestic violence sur vivors access desperately needed cosmetic surgery to improve not only their appearance but mend their lives, confidence, relationships and c a re e r s ? ” a s d e s c r i b e d by Fa ce For ward.

In this country we are for tunate enough to have some of the best surgeons capable of per forming these much needed operations working within a highly successful industry generating millions in revenue, so to encourage just 10 or 20 Australian surgeons willing to replicate the generous work that Fa c e Fo r w a r d a n d t h e i r

J o i Par t a i n , Fo u n d e r o f D o m e s t i c Vi o l e n ce Suppor t Net wor k ‘Empowered and B e a u t i f u l ’, af ter her ‘Facial Recontruc tion’ generously provided by Face For ward. fo u n d e r s D e b o r a h A l e s s i a n d D av i d A l e s s i M . D. have provided really should be an achievable task.

M r a n d M r s A l e s s i ’s journey with Face For ward star ted when for many years, Dr. Alessi took care of trauma patients who could not afford to pay fo r reco n st r u c t i o n .

Mrs. Alessi also realised that, although these patients could be physically repaired, there was an inadequate support system for aftercare. They created Fa c e Fo r w a rd t o p rov i d e such care to help their survivors/patients regain confidence and reintegrate back into t h e w o r l d . Fa c e Fo r w a r d provide facial surgical reconstructive services fo r w o m e n a n d c h i l d r e n

who have been victims of violence through gang aggression or domestic v i o l e n ce.

They go on to explain ‘ The urgenc y in providing relief to innocent individuals lies in the fact that the lasting physical and emotional effects of gang and domestic violence have a documented ripple effec t through generations and can affect many more t h an j u st t h e ab u s ed.

The scars of abuse are a constant reminder of the abusive event and cause physical and psychological pain, o f te n t i m e s l ast i n g m uc h longer than the abuse event. These reminders c an c au se v i c t i m s to feel shamed, ostracised, and u n ab l e to f u l l y re cover ’.

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Domestic violence has a documented ripple effect through generations and can affect many more than just the abused...

Audrey M a brey, a do m es tic v io l en ce s ur vi vor and patient. Audrey sur vived af ter her ex hus ba n d s et h er o n fire w ith petro l.

According to Face Fo r w a r d i t i s e s t i m a t e d that a domestic violence act occurs every 15 seconds somewhere in the United States. That f i g u re t r a n s l a t e s t o ove r 2.5 million victims per y e a r. T h i s a b u s e a f f e c t s the lives of the victim and the family and c h i l d re n w h o l i ve w i t h i n the boundaries of these abusive relationships.

In many cases, the effec ts of continued or traumatic abuse are lasting, they are a constant reminder of abuse and can show as scars, burns, cuts, persistent bruising, or immobilit y. This can significantly affect the a b i l i t y o f fo r m e r v i c t i m s to find jobs, integrate with the public, erase the past and find courage to

move for ward toward the p r o v i d e s b a s i c s u r g e r y. f ut ure.

The scars inflic ted during domestic violence often Fa c e F o r w a r d p a r t n e r s a r e c l o s e l y l i n k e d w i t h with c o m m u n i t i e s h o r r i f i c e m o t i o n a l s c a r s. throughout the United A u s t r a l i a n d o m e s t i c States to recognise and violence sur vivors need respond to women and ser vices that go beyond children affected by medical requirements violence. They provide and often cosmetic and reconstructive relief to a e s t h e t i c s u r g e r y i s erase the scars of the not deemed a medical past and enable victims requirement under our to p u t t h e i r b e s t f a ce health system. However fo r wa rd towa rd re cove r y j u s t a s Fa ce Fo r wa rd h a s and give the patient ’s life i d e n t i f i e d t h e i r l i n k t o ch a n gi n g re su l t s. emotional healing, so too Australia needs to adopt We encourage our readers an approach to providing t o m a k e a d o n a t i o n v i a t h i s se r v i ce. w w w.facefor wardla.org Yo u c an se e m o re of Fa ce A u s t r a l i a n’s w o r k i n g i n Fo r ward ’s wo rk at this field we urge you t o c o n s i d e r o f fe r i n g p r o w w w.facefor wardla.org b o no se r v i ce s fo r v i c t i m s of domestic violence. Read some stories on Whilst our health system those they have helped.

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Au d rey ’s Stor y Audrey After having two handsome sons together, Audrey began to realise that she was not happy in her relationship with her husband and she was not going to be mistreated.

Three weeks af ter Audrey told her husband she wanted a divorce, she was now separated and taking a jog around their neighbourhood and returned home to find the door unlocked and her soon to be ex-husband waiting for her. I mmediately, Audrey knew something was wrong. He threatened Audrey with a knife, and then hit her in the h ea d with a hammer fo ur times. He then took her into the garage, where he already had a plan set-up.

Audrey was forced onto a blanket in the middle of the garage and after she struggled to put up a fight, he poured gasoline across her body.

H e r hus band the n to o k a c a n d l e t h a t t h e t wo h a d in their home for years, and a s s oon as he li t t h e c a n d l e A u d r e y ’s b o d y went up in flames. Audrey managed to escape the garage still on fire and

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w e n t t o h e r n e i g h b o u r ’s h o us e.

It took numerous surgeries, sk in grafts, and even a couple of months i n a com a, b e fo re Au d re y was able to star t her new life as a single parent.

Audrey began to look for different outlets to b egi n th e re co n st r u c t i o n process and she found Face For ward. Audrey has recei ve d t wo p ro ce d u re s and will receive three mo re.

To d a y, A u d r e y c a n n o w h o ld he r h e ad u p h i g h as she is a domestic violence advocate and speaks at v a ri o us co n fe re n ce s.

Kodie’s Stor y Like so many children Kodie was the innocent victim when her father assaulted and killed her mother in a domestic v i o len ce d i sp u te.

Kodie was in her mother ’s arms at a bus stop in S outheast Washington D.C., listening to her parents argue, when a bullet changed her life forever. Her father pulled a handgun from under his shirt and opened f i r e . K o d i e ’s m o t h e r

Fa c e Forwa r d p a t i e n t s A u d r ey M a b r e y, Michelle Fox , Saundra

Th re e y r o l d K o die, Face Fo r ward patient.

20-year- old S elina Brown was k illed. The father fled t o N e w Yo r k a n d k i l l e d himself. Before the bullet hit her mother it ripped across Kodie’s face. Kodie w a s o n l y 2 0 m o n t h s o l d.

S ome of the bone around Kodie’s eyes and nose were frac tured when the bullet grazed her face, along w i t h e xc e s s s c a r r i n g. O n March 28th, Face For ward provided 3 year old Kodie with her first surger y to remove scar tissue that begins under her left eye. This was the first of numerous surgeries t h a t Fa c e F o r w a r d w i l l be giving Kodie. As her face continues to g r o w a n d c h a n g e , Fa c e For ward will continue the reconstruction process.

Before the surgery K o d i e w a s ve r y s e n s i t i ve towards her looks. She even told her grandfather one day that she was ugly.

Just one month af ter the s u rg e r y K o d i e e xc l a i m e d

“ I a m so p ret t y ” !

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Trudi Pavlovsky The Dream Initiative www.dreaminitiative.com.au

RESPECT R - E - S - P- E - C -T fi nd out what it means to me….

We al l k now th e so ng, bu t s e r i o u s ly how easy is it to forget that respec t is ac tual ly a t wo way stre e t?

H i I ’m Tr u d i f r o m t h e D r e a m Initiative and in this article we are going to explore respec t in our relationship with our teenagers.

L e t ’s l o o k a t w h a t ’s g e t t i n g i n t h e w a y o f b e i n g re s p e c t e d b y yo u r s o n o r d a u g h te r, a n d h ow you can fix that.

A common theme through my d i s c u s s i o n s w i t h p a re n t s i s t h e expectation that because they are the parent their child

should respect them.

That respect doesn’t need to be earned it should be automatically and magically showered upon the parent. “Respect yo u r e l d e r s” a n d “ I ’m your mother ” are often p a r r o t e d o f f a s ‘r e a s o n s’ re sp e c t sh o u l d b e given.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that b e l i e f j u s t d o e s n’t c u t i t anymore and causes more heartache than peace in most households.

Te e n a g e r s a r e g r o w i n g u p f a s t e r, h a v e m o r e exposure to the real world sooner and are keen to express themselves in ways that as parents many d o n’t agre e w i t h .

S o w h a t we e n d u p w i t h is parents putting in rules t h a t g e t fo u g h t a g a i n s t , so parents don’t feel re sp e c te d an d teena ger s who are unable to be who they want to be or express t h e m se l ve s as t h ey grow their independence. As a result they too feel disrespected. What we end up with is two unhappy parties who both feel disrespected fighting with each other to g ai n ‘re sp e c t ’.

S o w h e re d o we go from h e re ?

As parents you want to keep your children safe and protect them from mistakes and as teenagers they want to start e x p re s s i n g w h o t h e y a re a n d te s t i n g b o u n d a r i e s.

LILY Online Magazine This is where you need to understand your own beliefs and where they come from so you can remove judgment from t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n s . Ta k e music for example – let ’s say as the parent you believe the music your son or daughter listens t o i s b a d , a n d y o u d o n’t want them to listen to it – b e c a u s e ( fo r e x a m p l e ) yo u t h i n k i t m a k e s t h e m a ngr y.

Where does that belief co me from?

Why is it bad?

Is it backed up by some evidence or behavior or are you running a stor y in yo ur mind ?

D o e s yo u r c h i l d h ave t h e same belief around the music?

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a different perspec tive.

night indulges in a glass of wine with dinner? Are R e m e m b e r, n e i t h e r o f you being congruent with y o u a r e ‘ w r o n g’. Yo u’r e your message and are you b o t h r i g h t f ro m yo u r prepared to take steps p ers p e c t i ve. in your own life if your te e n ag e r c al l s yo u out?

So set up a time to talk t o y o u r t e e n a g e r s a n d So step out of the emotion d i s c u s s o p e n l y w h a t of the situation, evaluate y o u r p e r s p e c t i v e i s o n w h a t ’s r e a l l y h a p p e n i n g these issues. Ask them to a n d m o v e f o r w a r d f r o m share their perspective. a place of compromise, I f b o u n d a r i e s n e e d to b e h o n e s t y a n d t r u s t . P u t p u t i n p l a c e , s t a t e y o u r these steps into place and c a s e a n d a s k y o u r t e e n watch the mutual respec t what they think are fair in your family increase r u l e s a n d b o u n d a r i e s . dramatically.

Then negotiate from t here.

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As a busy, motivated and driven parent, you’re far behind to ever catch up, to achieve their tired of seeing school reports along the lines dreams. of It’s not your fault, and you’re not alone.

“Johnny has incredible potential and just needs to focus on his work rather than getting distracted in class”.

You just want them to be equipped and be ready for the real world. So they will be OK out there on their own.

You KNOW your child is intelligent, skilled and has the potential to achieve great things in the We can help with connecting the dots getting world. Except there’s a problem. They’re not them planning and working towards their putting in the WORK to reach their full future. potential.

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BURNT OUT &

BIT TER Written by Leonie Lockwood Flowing Life Yoga and Meditation www.flowinglife.com.au

Feel miserable, angr y, tired and over wh e l m e d ; t hi nk e ve r yo n e e l s e has got it going on except you?

Can’t b e b o t h e re d w i t h yo u r f r i e n d s or can’t und e r st a nd w hy yo u a re losing friends?

T h e n i t ’s t i m e t o h a l t yourself in your tracks, lift your gaze out of your navel and have a good look around you.

I t c o u l d b e t h a t y o u ’r e si t t i n g so m e w h e re a l ong the stress continuum a n d t h a t ’s a b u g g e r, b u t t h e r e ’s a c t i o n y o u c a n take to improve your h e al t h .

On one end of the spectrum there is productive stress, helping you perform at your peak and at the other end, potential ill health requiring extensive intervention.

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Flowing Life Yoga Under repeated stress, a person moves from a heightened level of productive activity to b ur n ou t. I f the feeli ng s of burn out continue, this can tip over into mental health disorders and other serious health issues. Physiologically stress has a major impac t on our endocrine and ner vous systems resulting in an increase of stored sugars, elevated blood pressure and lowered immune response to n a m e j u s t a fe w a f fe c t s .

Over a sustained period of time, the constant

calibration of bodily systems that is required internally to maintain our homeostasis no longer wo r k s a s e f fe c t i ve l y a s i t could. This can lead to m e n t a l h e a l t h d i s o rd e r s, organ failure and left unchecked even death.

Ta k ing ac tion to prevent that initial tip to burn out o r a m o re s e r i o u s h e a l t h problem in the first place is essential. Stress and burnout are great teachers, but only if we’re li s teni n g. M o st o f u s are not and consequently find t h a t a re t u r n t o p o s i t i ve

h e a l t h i s l o n g, s l o w a n d h a rd wo r k .

Years ago I was burnt out an d b i t te r. I t h i n k mysel f l u c k y b e c a u s e t h e re w a s a little part of me that h a d s o m e h o p e t h a t l i fe would not always be like this and the courage and willpower to know that I needed to change. As I began to heal myself t h ro u g h t h e r a p y, yo g a and meditation I had a number of realisations a l o n g t h e w a y, o n e o f which was recognising the pattern about how I operated in a work place.

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Burnt ou t and Bitter co nt....

I had been in the same f i e l d o f wor k fo r a b o u t 8 years, but moving from job to job approximately every two years. This is kind of normal these days bu t back t hen, mo s t people stayed in their jobs around five years and in that time progressed through an organisation, developing their skills a n d e x p a n d i n g i n to n e w j ob roles.

I , h owe ve r, m ove d from organisation to organisation under tak ing fairly similar job roles.

I always told myself t h a t t h e r e a s o n I d i d n’ t progress in my career w a s t h e o r g a n i s a t i o n ’s fa u lt for not reco gni s i n g my talent. It was never about the energy I brought to the space and associated behaviour that held me back . As far as I was concerned I was passionate, committed and worked hard; and I was, but the inte ntion in which I approached my work turned out to be

the barrier. M y approach wa s to wo r k w i t h a f i e rce intensit y, and that fire in the belly burnt me out a n d s i n g e d t h o se aro u n d m e.

Over time, I began to explore more deeply the eight limbs of yoga*, and realised that just as our b o d y f u n c t i o n s b e st w i t h all limbs operational, yoga creates the most value w h e n a l l e i g h t l i m b s a re i nve s t i g a te d. A p hys i c a l yoga practice will have benefit, but to take the l e s s o n s we l e a r n i n c l a s s and apply them to our outside lives, the other limbs provide fantastic guideposts to assist us in our endeavours to change.

By becoming aware right through to my core, developing some control over my p hy s i o l o g i c a l re s p o n s e s, realising that I was just a small part of this much greater universe I recognised my patterns relating to work and other areas of my life and

made conscious changes.

Regular self reflection and mindful awareness helps regulate the physiological responses to stress and keeps me f ro m st ar t i n g b u shfires! * Yamas- Universal moralit y (how we b e h ave to o t h e r s ) , N i y a m a s Pe r s o n a l o b s e r v a n c e s ( h o w w e treat ourselves), Asanas- Body postures (physical aspect), Pranayama- Breathing exercises, and control of prana (control of breath and energy), Prat yahara Co n t ro l o f t h e s e n s e s, D h a r a n a Concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness, Dhyana- Devotion, Meditation on the Divine (whatever your belief ), Samadhi- Union with the Divine (whatever your belief ).

Written by Leonie Lockwood Flowing Life Yoga and Meditation www.flowinglife.com.au

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BLACK & WHITE

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CLICK TO SHOP Clockwise : Chick Playsuit, $79.00 Miss Audrey, Tribal Print Heel $49.41 Cici Hot, Alexander Mc Queen ‘Heroine’ tote $2,205.29 Far Fetch, Chevron Shift $68.00 Humble Chic, Dancing Queen Zig Zag clutch $79.00 Ms Audrey, Pointed Booties $49.95 Cici Hot, Valencia Necklace $44.00 Humble Chic, Richard Nicoll dress $1,557.04 Far Fetch, By Piece dress $169.00 Miss Audrey.

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WORK WEAR

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CLICK TO SHOP Clockwise : Alexander McQueen peplum blazer $4,808.00, Rache Square Details Lash Package $119.00 Jessica Buurman, Floral Cutout Wide Waist Belt $14.00 Oasap, Breckelles Woven Nataly Heel $35.00 Cici Hot, Chiffon blouse $19.90 Oasap, Pencil skirt $76.00 Oasap, Faux Leather Skirt $21.90 Oasap, Cat eye sunglasses $9.00 Oasap, Patent Heels $34.29 Cici Hot, Julip Cross Embellished Tote $115.00 Jessica Buurman

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Sheer Love Shirt by Honey & Beau $110.00 Gosh Celebrity FashionBoohoo

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Trina Turk Dress - Monarch Ponte Jacquard $286.50 Bloomingdales, Inset: Tara Collar Sheer Top $35.00 Boohoo

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Why Etsy is a great choice to star t building yo u r s m a l l b u s i n e s s w i t h n o r i s k !

Written by Cristina Castro www.sombrasblancasdesign.com

I’m sure almost ever yone has thought about starting a business at some point. Most of the time, we decide not to try because of the r i s k s i nv o l v e d , p r i m a r i l y e c o n o m i c r i s k s . We a l s o have the idea that it takes a long time to open a b u s i n e s s. T h a t m ay h ave been true in the past b u t f o r t u n a t e l y, t h i s i s changing in leaps and bounds. There are many sites where you can open a n o nli n e sh o p an d st ar t selling your products in no time and at a ver y low cost. Etsy is probably the most popular and the one I ’m t a l k i n g a b o u t t o d a y but there are many others li ke B i g Car te l, D aWan d a or Artfire. After some quick research, you will b e a b le to se e w h i c h o n e

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is the best match for your n e e d s.

Etsy is an ecommerce platform where you can open your own storefront to sell handmade or vintage items, supplies, unique factorym a n u f a c t u re d i te m s a n d some online services like graphic design. I’ve personally added this last section because it i s n e ve r i n c l u d e d o n t h e site descriptions and it is a fairly large market.

If your products are i n c l u d e d i n a ny o f t h e s e categories, take a look at these 5 reasons why Etsy is a good way to star t.

Ex t r em ely aff or dable pr ic i n g You can open a shop with less than $5 of start up costs and more than 20 products. How is that possible? These are the only fees you will have to f ace :

LILY Online Magazine - $ 0 .20 to open yo ur shop - 3 . 5 % o f t h e s a l e p r i ce (not inclu d ing s hi p p i ng costs or taxes).

Yo u w i l l re ce i ve a b i l l a t the end of ever y month containing the fees you owe, and you will have until the 15th day of the following month to pay the Etsy bill via credit c a rd or PayPal.

Ex cellent app roa ch t o monit or you r c o m pet itors Etsy can be used as an awesome tool to test and check what is work ing on your market and to set co m p e t i t i ve p r i ce s : 1 . Yo u r p r o d u c t s w i l l appear on the same search system used by other sellers offering s i m i l a r i te m s. D u e to t h i s l a rg e a m o u n t o n o f fe r i t is difficult to be unique on Etsy but at the same time this will allow you to understand which styles, keywords, titles or product photos are se l l ing better.

2. Etsy shop’s public info includes the number of items an owner has s o l d . Yo u c a n e v e n s e e which particular items a nd when were t hey s o ld

When you are starting, you will get much more attention on Etsy than on your own website.

just by clicking on the s h o p s i d e b a r. T h i s i s a n extremely useful tool t o k e e p a n e ye o n s o m e s ucces sf u l se l l e r s i n yo u r s a me n i c h e.

Grea t m ar k et ing bo ost Competition on the site might seem a disadvantage, however it may end up being something positive for your shop traffic. A lot of people prefer Etsy over other platforms to p i c k a gi f t fo r a f r i e n d o r to buy decorations for an event because there is a lot to choose from. The more people visiting, the m o re l i k e l y i t i s fo r yo u r product to be seen and considered. When you a re s t a r t i n g, yo u w i l l g e t m u c h m o re a t te n t i o n o n Etsy than on your own web s i te.

Etsy also pays for Google Products Listing Ads without extra costs for you. That means more views and potential buyers, even from outside t he s i te.

It is a big community Forums, teams, Etsy blog, online labs… There are plenty of resources on the site to get in touch with other members, s o lve qu e st i o n s an d re ad ver y useful ar ticles. Plus it works like a social m ed i a p l at fo r m : yo u c an

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a d d s h o p s a n d p ro d u c t s to yo u r f avo r i te s, c re a te collections (treasures), f o l l o w o t h e r p e o p l e ’s a c t i v i t y, e t c. T h e E t s y Te a m i s v e r y s u p p o r t i v e giving sellers great ad v i ce.

Ac c ur at e s t at s a n d G oogle Analy t i c s O n e o f t h e b e st to ol s on an Etsy shop is the stats s e c t i o n . Yo u w i l l g e t e x a c t i n fo r m a t i o n a b o u t the number of visits you are receiving ever y d ay, w h i c h i t e m s a n d sec tions they are viewing a n d a d d i n g to f avo r i te s, when and where they are coming from and how they found you. This is great to check your progress and test your marketing campaigns.

Yo u c a n a l s o a d d G o o g l e Analytics to your shop ve r y e asi l y to o.

I n a n u t s h e l l, E t s y i s t h e per fect laboratory to te st a n e w b u si n e s s idea and star t developing and improving your produc ts with little or no risk at all.

My last piece of advice: once your brand is established, open a shop o n yo u r ow n we b si te but never close your Etsy one.

Use it to complement your website because it w i l l l e ad so m e b u yer s to y o u t h a t w o u l d n’ t f i n d yo u o t h e r w i se.

S e e yo u t h e re !

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LACE

WITH A MODERN TWIST

Rachel Lace Collar Detail shift dress $45.00 BooHoo Prices are a guide only.

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A YOUNG MELBOURE STYLIST GIVES US HER HOT STYLE TIPS

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Team with Earrings that break with the feminine style by adding geometric shapes

Add a big pop of colour with a slight hint to the same geometric shapes in the quilting pattern

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A MODERN TWIST ON ACCESSORISING A LACE DRESS

Continue the geometric theme by adding a ring or braceltlet with the same shapes

Keep the look young by adding an unexpected edgy boot

Top Left: Sajama Golden Earrings $51.00. Carnet Mode Top Right: Elizabeth and James Astor stacking ring $129.10, Bloomingdales Bottom Left: Shape up quilted Jackson $350.70, Bloomingdales Bottom Right: Black zip ankle boot $89.95, The Iconic

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Free People jacket $200.60 Bloomingdales Prices are a guide only.

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STYLING BY Daniela Garland

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Hint at an alternative theme with patterns and colour

Choose jewellery that are consistent in either colour or shape

MIX IT UP

BY ADDING UNIQUE AZTEC ACCENTS

Ensure you add at least one more item with the continued pattern

A simple detail like a geometric stud in your shoes can complete the theme Prices are a guide only.

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Top Left: Metallica cu – Chica $115.00 Carnet Mode, Top Right: The Urban Originals Foxy $30 The Iconic, Bottom Left: MaryMargaret stone ring $39.00 Stella & Dot, Bottom Right: Una all over studded flat $30.00 BooHoo

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STYLING BY SEEING SPOTS

Daniela Garland

Continue the dot theme in your top by adding some textured jewellery and reverse the colour so it’s not too obvious

Add a few extra spots with a bag.

The leather skirt takes the polka dots to a new level Keep the shoes simple. Don’t be tempted to add more spots!

With W ith sso o much m uch happening... h appening...

Keep K eep yyour our wedges w edges ssimple imp p le Prices are a guide only.

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Top Left: Vero Moda Doris Dot Is Sweat Top $49.95 The Iconic , Top Right: Betty Earrings $159.00 The Iconic, Bottom Left: Briana sparkle court high heel $407.80 Bloomingdales, Bottom Right: Lottie asymmetric zip leather look mini skirt $35 BooHoo

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Create a stunning classic table setting fit for any occasion with these timeless linens “Ladoga” Table Linen Collection Pure Linen

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Casual Living can be beautiful with Pure Linen The “Ombelle” Tablecloth Collection Pure Linen

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LILY’s fashion finds

We bring you some of our gorgeous new discoveries!

BRAY CARDIGAN, BUTTERFLY-WAIST BELT, WINTER BLOSSOM COWL NECK DRESS. All from FEVER CLICK TO SHOP

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WORK ITWITH FEVER

Sherborne dress, Seurat Panel dress.

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CLASSIC SOPHISTICATION

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VINTAGE STYLE

Pippa Dress

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RETRO RETRO CASUAL CAS UAL WITH FEVER

Escape with some retro separates!

Montana Sweater, Keats Trousers

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Topsham Coat, Angelica dress

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TIMELESS STYLE WITH FEVER

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Athens Dress Sapphire, Annie Cardigan, Vintage Belt.

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R A RY Metz Sweater, Keats trousers

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17 SUNDAYS

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Un-hook the Stars Printed Dress, 17 Sundays Model: Margaret Macpherson Agency: BGM Models Prices are a guide only.

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Un-hook the Stars Printed Cocoon Shrug, 17 Sundays Model: Margaret Macpherson Agency: BGM Models Prices are a guide only.

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OBESSED WITH SHRUGS

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MONO CHROME

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Geometric Jacquard Design

Like a Cat Jaquard Knit Coat, 17 Sundays

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Model: Margaret Macpherson Agency: BGM Models

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Like a Cat Jaquard Knit Coat, 17 Sundays Model: Margaret Macpherson Agency: BGM Models Prices are a guide only.

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CONVERT TO A WRAP DRESS

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Harlow shows us how to look great whilst being comfortable for both WORK and PLAY! Pencil me in Ponte skirt Aubergine, Simply Irresistible double Vee tee - Black

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EDGY STYLE meets comfort

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Riders in the sky Biker jacket - Black, Crossword panelled midi - Black/white

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THE

BLACK DRESS

Try this wardrobe essential with some extra attitude

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SEXY COLOURFUL COMFORTABLE

The perfect combination of colour!

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Dear Creatures style captures a romantic, retro feel with a mix of pure contemporary modern style

Top Left: Rosemary sweater blouse. Berr Autumn skirt. Navy Sticks, take a bow sweater blouse. Autumn skirt, Mustard Sticks.

Right: ZIig Zag sweater, DCLIB-Denim Liberty high wasted pants. Bottom Left: Yumi Cardigan. Civil mid rise pants dirty denim. Yumi Cardigan. Liberty high wasted pants All from www.dearcreatures.com Images courtesy of The Sales Loop

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