Zimmermann Bikini / Sportsgirl Singlet / Sportsgirl Hat / Michael Kors Watch / Barton Perreire Cat Eye Glasses

I've been meaning to post my photos from my week in Queensland for quite some time now. Looking back at these photos I can still feel the beautifully warm temperature of the water on my skin, wishing at the time the blazing heat would ease but knowing I'd miss it as soon as I'd leave. These photos were taken during our visit to Lady Elliot Island, a part of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Before our trip I hadn't heard about this place but after a quick google search I was literally squealing with excitement when I saw the vibrant images pop up on my computer screen. It seemed to be a little gem not everyone knows about, with only one tiny sea plane flying in a handful of times a day. And it's the only part of the Great Barrier Reef that allows you to feed these tiny fish. That alone was reason enough to visit this beautiful island, plus the fact I got to finally shoot some water photography with Luke. He's been asking me to for years but the thought of deep water really freaks me out. More posts from Queensland to come!

Photos by Luke Shadbolt

Pastel sunrises over Snug / Exploring Hastings Cave / Touch Ups at Hobart Royal Botanic Gardens wearing Karla Spetic dress / Checking the surf and coffee on the South Head coastline wearing ALC Top, American Apparel Denim Skirt, Juliette Hogan Coat, Eugina Kim Hat , Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats or Topshop Sandals / View of Hobart from Mt Wellington / Feeding ducks in Kingston / A fluorescent flower / Dancing through golden fields / Fresh apple Orchards

It's so easy to snuggle, nest and hide yourself away for a few days in the pure nature of Tasmania. The first year I came here I thought I was going crazy with just how quiet is, but now this is the main reason I love coming here so much, to recollect my thoughts and escape the hustle and bustle of the fashion industry sometimes. If feeding seventeen chickens on your parents farm or buying horse manure for 50c a bag from the side of the road doesn't keep you grounded then I just don't know what will.

Luke and I flew down to see my sister for her 21st birthday and already I'm wishing we were here for longer. We explored some new ground in the short time we have and visited Hastings Cave, a cave over 600 million years old. Natural beauty like that just blows my mind. The sunrises and sunsets also blend seamlessly into pastel perfection and have me confused with just what time of day it is. As long as it's not time to go home yet I'm happy!

Photos by Luke Shadbolt and me