Sally Tabart

A little backstory on how we got here. Late night musings, early morning ideas, and endless conversations across every platform at all times.

Todo is a creative studio guided by connection. We help brands, businesses and people tell their stories through considered creative: words, visuals and ideas that stay with you. Founded by friends and former colleagues, stylist + art director @annieportelli and writer + producer @sallytabs , we seek to find the heart within strategy-led content and campaigns across design, lifestyle, fashion, culture and – well, everything, really. Based in Naarm/Melbourne, we work closely with a trusted community of collaborators. Want to do something with us? Get in touch at [email protected] Portraits by @rebeca__valls Shot at @softfocushouse

Todo Studio. Launching 14.5.26 🌀 By @annieportelli + @sallytabs

Honoured to have the space the write some reflections on my experiences (so far) with motherhood and identity for @bed.threads ♥️ It’s impossible to talk about motherhood in absolutes. What’s true for one person can look completely different for another. There are so many factors that shape each baby, each journey, each experience, and I can only speak from mine. Hard moments come at different times for everyone, and I don’t want to diminish the sense of loss or identity shift that motherhood can bring. But what I’ve come to understand is that just because something is hard doesn’t mean it’s bad. And while moving toward the hard parts can feel daunting, they sit right alongside a kind of joy and fulfilment that’s difficult to fully put into words. What a privilege it is to even be able to write about motherhood at all. My heart is open to all who have found this day and the lead up to it tender. For the mums, the mums to be and all those who are yearning in some way. Happy Mother’s Day 🌎

I know it sounds kinda bougie to say ‘I have a stylist’, but it’s not like that with @sophiebarkerstylist ♥️ I’ve worked with Soph twice now to find inspo in my own wardrobe. Both times I went into our sessions hating everything I own and feeling like I needed to buy new stuff, and both times I’ve come out with at least 15 solid new looks using what I already have. It’s not like we’re reinventing the wheel here, but it’s the little tweaks, styling tricks and pairings I wouldn’t have thought of that have made me feel like I have a whole new wardrobe. It makes approaching daily dressing so much easier. Any time I feel like I’ve got nothing to wear I revisit the reference images of our outfits and always manage to find something I feel good in. Soph is generous, warm and has such astute emotional intelligence. She really understands how your everyday style connects to how you show up in the world. We start each session sitting on my bed having a chat about where I’m at and what kind of outfits I need to suit what’s going on in my life. It reminds of what it feels like to hang out with your bestie trying on outfits, a pile of clothes on the bed and catching up on life. I miss that feeling! Along the way she takes note of any wardrobe gaps to make any shopping that’s needs to be done much more targeted and efficient. Soph’s opened up her books to personal styling for everyone and I truly could not recommend her more. It’s saved me time, money, and I’ve gained a new friend to try clothes on with! The dream!

Showing you the moon 🌕

Leaving City of Melbourne today for the last time! I’m so lucky to have been supported by an incredible team during the biggest personal and professional transitions of my life. I’ve learned sooo mucchhh and had the privilege of leading social, digi comms and websites across some major major events @nowornever.melb @melbfashionweek @moombafestival I’m only leaving because, after a year of investing everything into my beautiful daughter on mat leave, it’s time for me to go and chase my dreams. ⭐️ Watch this space, I’m launching my literal dream come true soon ⭐️

Things in motion 🍥

Trying to keep up with the new pace of life 🏃‍♀️between daycare sickness for the whole fam, both of us being back at work, trying to reclaim meaning outside of motherhood 🌀 the house is always a mess and it feels chaotic at the moment! It’s true what they say about feeling like you’re not doing a great job at any of it when you’re being pulled it different directions. But it’s kind of been good for me to lean in, let go of control and be present (when I remember) …. you neverrr know what’s around the corner, and maybe that’s okay.

Cute things 🎀

Lila is one! We are in awe of our charming, confident, silly little diva girl. As the days until I go back to paid work dwindle down I feel very reflective. We made it! Lila is amazing! I will always remember the year we became a family. What a joy it is. @makeamuscle ♥️ The passing of time has taken on completely new significance. What do you mean this time last year I had a tiny, two-week old baby? We were all so different. The newborn phase wasn’t really for me. For a while there I was worried about changing, and that I wouldn’t recognise myself anymore. And I have changed. But now I see that as a good thing. So far a big part of parenting for me is embracing change and learning how to let go, little by little, then big and all at once, again and again. This girl is ready to spread her wings without being with me 24/7! And as hard as it feels, I’m sure it will be good for me too. Im excited for her to start exploring the world on her own terms, and as she gets older I hope I can be the guide she needs. She has already taught me more than I could have ever imagined. We’re all on our own journeys and I send endless love to those who have experienced pain, challenges or loss on theirs. I see you

Annie here. Soph and I are often asked what to wear, how to dress, and how to think about getting dressed in those first few weeks and months of postpartum life. It’s been almost two years since I entered that metamorphosis, and it’s incredible how many details have dropped out of my brain - like loose lemons dropping out of a wet paper bag. What did I wear? Honestly, fucked if I know.⁠ ⁠ Enter: Sally Tabart. ⁠ @sallytabs is a writer, a strategist, an editor and a brilliantly creative, generous soul whom I first encountered when we were both scurrying around RMIT together (in some combination of American Apparel and Funkis, no doubt) while studying comms and media. Over the years, I’ve admired her career in publishing. She was one half of the cult-like @ladiesofleisurezine community and was also the managing editor of @thedesignfiles for several years. Today, she is taking on the biggest role as mother to her beautiful one-year-old daughter, Lila. You could talk to Sally for hours about fashion, design, culture - both high and low - and nobody would make you think and laugh at the same time, at quite the same pace.⁠ ⁠ We’re so delighted she agreed to write today’s newsletter about postpartum dressing. Her tips are practical but creative, and even if you’re not a new mum or expecting to be, I think you’ll find things you can apply to your sense of style and getting dressed. It’s also chock-a-block with cute links to cute clothes that you can wear if you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or literally never want to think about kids ever again.⁠ ⁠ Sending love to all who may be struggling with fertility, and to all those on the journey.⁠ ⁠