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What Lizzy Loves
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Melbourne
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What We Saw, Ate and Tasted: Our Melbourne Highlights

Melbourne is the state capital of Victoria and the second most populous state in Australia. Ian and I spent five days there, staying with friends whom Ian has known since…
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Grade II listed Victorian house former vicarage built by Richard Norman Shaw
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Moving: Into A Former Vicarage, Built in 1873

Finally, six months after we had our offer accepted, Ian and I have moved into our first joint home. We viewed it back in September 2022 and it was love…
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Yellow Farm Rio embroidered maxi dress with tie back
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What I Wore In Melbourne (in February).

Melbourne in February Ian and I have just got back from an amazing three-week holiday. We spent a week in Melbourne in February, staying with friends whom Ian has known…
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Francois Pinton sunglasses
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Spotlight On…François Pinton Eyewear

François Pinton eyewear is stunning. It began in Paris during the roaring twenties. Robert François Pinton ran the prestigious house of Meyrowitz which was established in 1875 and which to…
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What to wear on a long haul flight to Australia
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What I Wore On A Long Haul Flight To Australia

What to Wear On a Long Haul Flight to Australia? It can be difficult to know what to wear on a long haul flight (to Australia). Without doubt, comfort is…
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Elizabeth-Yeowart-Montgomery-wears-Koko-Oliver-Goldsmith Sunglasses
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Spotlight on… Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses

Part of my remit for professional journal Optometry Today is to create content for their Instagram channel. Sometimes it involves taking a series of still photographs, others it involves video.…
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What to wear in Australia in March
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Life Lately: The Stresses of Moving and Our Upcoming Antipodean Adventure

To say it’s been a busy start to 2023 would be an understatement. We’re in the process of moving house(s) and we are off on our Antipodean Adventure in  just…
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optometrist-eyewear influencer Lizzy-Yeowart -wears-Strutkur-eyewear
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Spotlight On…Blue and Brown Strutkur Eyewear

I recently shared the news that Strutkur Eyewear has been shortlisted in three categories in the upcoming Love Eyewear Awards. Strutkur Eyewear is bold and confident and last year I…
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Strutkur eyewear shortlisted in Love Eyewear Awards 2023
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Strutkur Eyewear Shortlisted In Love Eyewear Awards 2023

Strutkur Eyewear: Winner Unisex Frame of the Year, Love Eyewear Awards 2022 A year ago, I’d never heard of the Normandy eyewear brand Strutkur. They officially launched in the UK…
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@built_in_1873 Today Ian and I moved into our fi @built_in_1873 Today Ian and I moved into our first joint home. We viewed it back in September 2022 and it was love at first sight. The period features, fireplaces, the character and the extensive gardens captured our imagination. We knew it would be the perfect forever home. The house was designed by renowned British architect Richard Norman Shaw in 1873. In a former life it was the vicarage to the now demolished local church. In 1973 it was split into two dwellings and gained Grade II Listed Building status.
It doesn't need any urgent or immediate remedial work but we know from the survey that the roof will need replacing/repairing as will the majority of the original, single-glazed sash windows (frames) and part of the conservatory. We'd like to move the kitchen and repurpose the existing kitchen space. We have so many dreams and plans- we want chickens, a greenhouse and a veg patch. It will be a series of projects- cosmetic, functional and essential-and we cannot wait to begin. We're looking forward to sharing our progress as we slowly and sympathetically put our own stamp on this beautiful building. Please follow us on our brand new account @built_in_1873 and on my blog (whatlizzyloves.com). #builtin1873 #richardnormanshaw #gradeIIlisted #grade2listed #whitelodge #ukproperty #homerenovation #periodproperty #periodfeatures #periodhouseofinsta #periodhome #whatlizzyloves
Ad~gift. The priceless friendship and unconditiona Ad~gift. The priceless friendship and unconditional love between daughter, mother and granddaughter 💞 featuring the Mother’s Day collection by @theofficialpandora. Gifted via @shoppinglinks. #pandora #pandorajewellery #treeoflife #family #pandoracharms #charmjewellery #whatlizzyloves. @p0ppyisabella @petpau67
Early Mother’s Day celebration at Helene’s Tea Early Mother’s Day celebration at Helene’s Tearoom in Skipton. I haven’t seen @harry_johnston since January when I dropped him off in Durham for Epiphany Term -it’s nice to see the progress of the mullet😜And it’s always so lovely to spend time with @p0ppyisabella. (She and I did a food review at Helene’s about 6 years ago when I worked at @aspiremagazineyorkshire - we loved it then and we love it now). I’m so grateful to Poppy and Harry for the gift of motherhood 💕💙And Granny @petpau67 never disappoints!! She’s the best and most bonkers mum and granny we all could wish for xxx 🍰🫖 💕 #mothersday #afternoontea #skipton #family #whatlizzyloves
Ad~ The beautiful new spring collection from @theo Ad~ The beautiful new spring collection from @theofficialpandora (gifted via @shoppinglinks). Beautifully feminine floral charms to add to my growing collection 🌸. #theofficialpandora #pandorabracelet #pandoramoments #charmbracelet #jewellerylover #whatlizzyloves
Our Antipodean Adventure. Hopefully the first of m Our Antipodean Adventure. Hopefully the first of many long-haul travels and experiences. I’ve saved everything from Australia and New Zealand in a highlight if you want to see where we went, what we ate and what I wore. 🇳🇿🇦🇺🌎 #antipodeanadventure #australia #newzealand #travel #whatlizzyloves
The stunning place that is Lake Tekapo, New Zealan The stunning place that is Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. We took a mini road trip and stayed overnight in a fabulous lodge. I think this is the most spectacular scenery I’ve ever seen. It already seems a lifetime ago as I sit now at Brisbane airport waiting for our 14-hour flight to Dubai. The first leg, (Christchurch to Brisbane), took about 3.5 hours. The final leg, (Dubai to Manchester United will take about 8.5 hours). The travel pales into insignificance compared to the experiences we shared and the memories we made 🇳🇿. #laketekapo #tekapo #newzealand #antipideanadventure #whatlizzyloves
Happy International Women’s Day! How fabulous th Happy International Women’s Day! How fabulous that I’ve spent time today with my favourite three females in the whole of the Southern Hemisphere! Sending love across the globe to my darling daughter @p0ppyisabella, my amazing mum @petpau67, my other niece @annabel.daisy, my other sister-in-law @sarah_yeowart, @geomontgomeryy and all of my wonderful cousins, aunts and friends 💞xxxxx #internationalwomensday #IWD #IWD2023 #girlpower
My nieces were way braver than I was when standing My nieces were way braver than I was when standing on this rock overlooking Lake Tekapo 💕🇳🇿 🏔️ #laketekapo #laketekaponewzealand #antipodeanadventure #newzealand #family
New Zealand. Day 5. My brother and I have mileston New Zealand. Day 5. My brother and I have milestone birthdays this year so we celebrated our joint 90th in style. The pear tart tatin birthday cake was the work of my sister-in-law @kateyyeowz with pears from their garden 🇳🇿 🎂 🍐 #antipodeanadventure #sumner #newzealand #familybirthday #whatlizzyloves
New Zealand day 4. Breathtaking beaches. Bonkers b New Zealand day 4. Breathtaking beaches. Bonkers brother. And seals 🦭🇳🇿. #kaikura #newzealand #antipodeanadventure #sealcolony #myfamily #whatlizzyloves
New Zealand. Day 3. We took a road trip to Kaikur New Zealand. Day 3. We took a road trip to Kaikura for 2 nights. We went on an amazing boat trip and saw albatrosses and dolphins. I don’t think I’ve ever been as happy with a phone photo as I was when I managed to snap a pic of the dolphin! Swipe through to see more and to see my brother and I on the gorgeous pebble beach. 🇳🇿🐬. #antipodeanadventure #kaikura #albatross #dolphin #newzealand
New Zealand Days 1 and 2. Emotional reunions, Chr New Zealand Days 1 and 2. Emotional reunions, Christchurch’s Cardboard Cathedral, sunshine and so much love 🇳🇿. #sumner #christchurch #newzealand #family #antipodeanadventure #whatlizzyloves
Today we leave Australia and head to New Zealand. Today we leave Australia and head to New Zealand. I will hug my brother and his family for the first time in almost four years. And I cannot wait. But I’m sad that the Australian leg of our #antipideanadventure is over. We loved every moment of being here. When at Gold Coast we stayed at @palazzoversace, the world’s first fashion hotel. Everything is beautiful from the exquisite mosaic drive, the marble floors, the stunning chandelier and the fabulous fabrics. The corridor walls are lined with photos of supermodels wearing @versace creations. The breakfast was one of the best we’ve ever had and the staff were great. We have had a little downtime- though not much- to read and sit by the pool and that has been wonderful. I know for certain that we’ll visit Australia again 🇦🇺♥️. #australia #versacehotel #palazzoversace #fashionhotel #goldcoast #queensland #whatlizzyloves
Main Beach, Gold Coast. The most powdery sand I ha Main Beach, Gold Coast. The most powdery sand I have ever set foot on and waves to knock you over. Utter bliss 🇦🇺 🌊 #australia #m#mainbeach #goldcoast #queensland #whatlizzyloves
Gold Coast. Day 4. Ian and I went for a late lunch Gold Coast. Day 4. Ian and I went for a late lunch at a fabulous restaurant on Mirage Marina (photos on Stories and my Australia highlight). It was fabulous. I thoroughly enjoyed swooshing in my @threegraces dress and eyeing up the yachts. #goldcoast #antipodeanadventure #threegraceslondon #resortwear #dresslover #whatlizzyloves
Gold Coast Day 3. We hired a car and drove to Byro Gold Coast Day 3. We hired a car and drove to Byron Bay for the day. It’s an amazing place-cool, laid back, stylish. We loved every second there 🇦🇺. #byronbay #antipodeanadventure #queensland #newsouthwales #australia #whatlizzyloves
The amazing, AMAZING Alexander McQueen exhibition The amazing, AMAZING Alexander McQueen exhibition @ngvmelbourne. His work and sources of inspiration are astonishing. I adore model Shalom Harlow having her white tulle dress spray painted by robots which was the finale of McQueen’s SS99 runway show. Her grace and poise reflect the fact that she was a ballerina. I find the video utterly mesmerising. #NVGMcQueen #alexandermcqueen #alexandermcqueenexhibition #ngv #nationalgalleryofvictoria #melbourne #antipodeanadventure #whatlizzyloves
The beautiful @royalbotanicgardensvic. #royalbot The beautiful @royalbotanicgardensvic. #royalbotanicgardensvic #antipodeanadventure #melbourne #victoria #whatlizzyloves
Melbourne. Day 4. Part 2. (Continued from previous Melbourne. Day 4. Part 2. (Continued from previous post) Omakase at @kisume_au. You must swipe through to see the artistry and skill that goes into each and every dish. There are so many photos I want to share so I’ll continue in the next post 🇯🇵 #kisumemelbourne #melbourne #antipodeanadventure #foodie #omakase #japanesefood #whatlizzyloves
Melbourne. Day 4, part 1. One of the best dining Melbourne. Day 4, part 1. One of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. A 22-course Omakase at @kisume_au. Swipe to see the artistry and skill that goes into each and every dish. There are so many photos I want to share so I’ll continue in the next post 🇯🇵 #kisumemelbourne #melbourne #antipodeanadventure #foodie #omakase #japanesefood #whatlizzyloves
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