ANNABELLE KENNEDY
FASHION DESIGNER AND MOTHER, 30 Annabelle and her husband Dom live on Duck Creek, a property near Nyngan in NSW. They have three children: Max, seven, Lola, three, and 18-month-old Florence.
What do you love about living in the country? Other than its stunning landscape and wide-open spaces for our children to grow up in, I mostly love the sense of community and the people who, especially during the hardest of times, go above and beyond for one another.
Are you interested in fashion? I’ve been very interested in fashion since I was a child.
It runs in my blood. My mum and late grandmother both love classic, timeless pieces and Australian designers. I love the way fashion speaks for a person, a mood or situation and the way it can make you feel.
What’s the best style advice you’ve ever received? Spend well, buy less. Each year, I tend to look for a few investment pieces that make me feel good, as opposed to spending less to achieve a certain look. I don’t really care about trends.
What are your wardrobe essentials? A good dress or two, that can take you from lunch to dinner. Well-cut linen pants and longer style shirts in neutral colours for everyday.
What are your favourite clothing labels?
I’m a huge fan of Australian designers; we have such an array of talent and quality at our doorstep. For something special I adore Lee Mathews and Zimmermann. For everyday, I love linen label Alessandra and Country Road.
Do you have any favourite accessories? Having long hair, I do love a scrunchie in linen or leopard print, as well as a mini scarf by Sophie Store. I also wear them around my neck with a collared shirt or tie them to my handbag.
What are your hair and beauty essentials? Anything oil based for both my skin and hair because of the dry and dusty conditions. I am loving the Go-to range. The Face Hero Oil is heavenly, is beautiful to sleep in and works wonders as a make-up base.
Where do you shop locally? For homewares and accessories, Mink & Me in Coonamble, The Studio in Trangie, The Good Gift Co in Tamworth and Saddler & Co in Dubbo. We love to gather at our favourite local pubs, the Nevertire Hotel and Hermidale Hotel.