Veterinarian, Blogger & Mother. Cecylia shares her musings on life and style in the same breath. She passionately believes that "every day is worth dressing up for."
Hello lovelies! Did you enjoy your weekend? We’ve been very blessed with fine weather here in Melbourne. Summer is hands down my favourite season. It is closely associated with sun, fun, ice cream and fresh fruits. Some of my most beloved fashion pieces are summer essentials, such as anything silk (shirts, skirts, dresses, shorts, pants), espadrilles and straw baskets.
As you may recall I started 2012 going to the library with my wicker basket bag, here is the mini version of a vintage tote I’ve had for a while. Basket bags are all hand-made so they are the epitome of artistic prowess of rural parts of the world. These bags may not be able to carry heavy objects like your laptop or a hard-cover book but they are sturdy enough for a phone, wallet and candy, and they make their wearer appear environmentally-friendly and well-travelled.
I have a very soft spot for printed shirts and this Kyla Crozier silk shirt is a current favourite. I feel very patriotic wearing it. Made in Australia, the Sydney designer was inspired by Aussie native flora, can you decipher the vast assemblage of plant species on it? It’s as light as a feather if it weren’t for the metal buttons. Attention to detail indeedy.
What do you think of the A-line silk skirt? The exquisitely cut Violet & I olive Mallorca skirt is ultra-flattering. And how can I resist double layered silk? The advantages are two-fold, layers reduce transparency and the inner offer a dreamy touch to anyone’s thighs.
One of my best friends, Lisa, gave me this red leather belt (similar one here) nearly 2 decades ago, I didn’t appreciate it back as a teen but now I’m considering giving it heirloom status.
It wasn’t difficult blending these pieces together. I started with the Violet & I skirt, found a shirt with a harmonizing print and added accessories with complimentary tones. I usually get dressed within 5 minutes.
Where: Going to a garage sale
Wear: Vintage sunnies, earrings, bag + belt, Kyla Krozier silk shirt (last seen here), Panache Lingerie, Violet & I silk skirt, Urban Soul espadrilles
So beautiful! :)
Brilliant combo- that shirt and skirt are so beautiful.
x
Michelle
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This is a fabulous outfit Cecylia, so light and feminine
Ariane x
Thank you Ariane, your name is so beautiful too!
I love your outfit! Very pretty. You have a lovely blog, keep up the work :)
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Definitely for me the best of the summer is ice cream and fresh fruits :)
You are looking really happy there.
Lovely basket case.
See you!
hehe yes icecream rocks!!
One of your prettiest outfits yet! The skirt, the shirt, the handbag – all so very feminine and flirty.
thank you! All thanks to the talented designers!
You look fabulous dear! LOVE that skirt, happy 2012!
wow gorgeous outfit! stunning! i love the belt and the bag is so cute!
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Such a cute outfit!
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Lovely and feminine outfit, I like it!
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Looks really lovely xx
Wauw nice outfit.
Thank you for your comment.
Loves Tessa
So cute bag!
Like also the belt, and the clothes colour match.
Great outfit….Love the belt..:0Following u immediately:)
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Beautiful skirt. The colors look so great together. I love the pop of red against the neutral green and floral shirt.
thank you I’m big on colour- red is gorgeous
That little handbag looks like a boiled sweet, very chic! I like the jaunting in front of picket fences also.
Hunni, you look so sweet and happy, you’ve got a spring in your step! Love the look, love you! Xoxo
thanks Lis, always a delight to see your comments hun! xxx
You look lovely CC!
Really love this look on you. Someone once gave me a vintage basket. I was fairly young at the time & thought it looked horrible. Now I wish I’d kept it! Goodness knows, it may well have been a high end designers!! ;)
Suzi x
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There are many things we thought were not great back then, but now we are loving them :) its good that our tastes change with time
I really do adore that Violet&I skirt. It’s really beautiful and dreamy. The fact that you can pull these things together in 5 mins is astonishing. I really love how the red leather belt works with the print in the blouse and the color of the skirt.
Thank you Rachel, I enjoy my sleep and food in the morning ;)
love the model, the colour scheme, the backdrop, the photography! all so wonderful~
thank you JinchenJinchen!
Perfect outfit, I love your style :)