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."
I’ve had this baby blue vintage jacket for a while now and have barely taken it out for a stroll but the mood-lifting colour of it and the Arnsdorf skirt convinced me that they are totally bright for each other. Never thought I’d ever wear blue and pink together again as an adolescent but the hues just make me smile.
I was hasty when I ordered this pink Arnsdorf skirt. It was meant to match the pink Arnsdorf top, seen here. But I didn’t realise that the skirt really wasn’t going to have any lining! Sometimes pieces are made for the runway and then altered for commercial purposes. But this skirt came as is! A sheer pink skirt wouldn’t be high on anyone’s lust-list, would it? But to my surprise, it has become the new best friend of all of my mini dresses that are too ashamed to be seen public with me. And how can anyone resist these ruffles?
Where: Stealing a kiss from the afternoon sun
Wear: vintage shades, necklace, jacket (similar one here), belt, dress (worn as top), and bag, Arnsdorf skirt, Sonia Rykiel heels
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OK I have a confession to make.
For a while now (lingering for a couple of years) I haven’t been loving my career as a vet. It was never my first love and it doesn’t fulfil me like fashion does. Many friends can attest to this, I used to be somewhat a little unhappy about my day job and would moan and groan about it. I know, such an ingrate!
But one day, when I was reading the Bible “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” from Psalm 51:12, I was instantly moved to tears. What a brat I’d been! The contrast between this amazing job God has given me versus my annoying dissatisfaction about the position sent me to my knees. I wept.
Thank God for snapping me out of it. I now go to work with a completely different view point, joyfully and willingly. I appreciate my colleagues, clients and their pets much more. I am finally able to see the countless blessings in my job. It was as if my eyes can finally see! When we think hard, there are great perks in all of our jobs that we ought to be grateful for.
I view life differently now too. Before, I was desperately hoping to get back into fashion but now, I find so much satisfaction and joy in my job, right here, right now. It’s as if a huge emotional boulder I’d been carrying for 6 years have finally been obliterated. So thankful. Can’t believe I’ve been blindly living in blessings.
i adore these sonia rykiel heels!wow and what an amazing colourful outfit!
Wow I love this color combo! You look absolutely amazing! I’m inspired by your fearlessness in fashion!
xo
Sharon
Thank you so much!! I love colours ;)
I am also super confused by the idea of the see through pink skirt!? How on earth are you supposed to wear it other than with something underneath!? Mysterious! It looks pretty though, I love the pink and the blue together. :)
Thank you! I know! Or with a slip underneath?
looove these colours together!!
I’m so envious of your fearlessness in fashion and I love how you manage to change your view on your position in your job you have an admirable attitude towards things
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Thank you so much, your words mean the world to me
omg gorgeous outfit! i love all the colours!
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Beautiful colours love. you look gorgeous! Miss you xxx
I like your creativity by layering your skirt over mini dresses….I think I would be kind of at a loss at what to do with an entirely sheer skirt, even if it was Arnsdorf!
xx
lol no you wouldn’t have!
Omg! Gorgeous! Love this outfit! Perfect matched outfit! :)
What a stylish look! I really like that sheer skirt and its color…awhhh!
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What a fabulous skirt! It looks great on you! Thank you for sharing this verse, I definitely needed to hear that today:) I couldn’t agree more, somehow God sends us reminders to “snap out of it” just at the right time and puts things into perspective. Definitely something I could relate to, lately:) Hope you enjoyed the weekend! -A
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thank you so much for your comment darling. We are all so blessed to be looked after by our Creator!
Beautiful skirt! Beautiful outfit~ and your heels are amazing :) I love the layout of your blog!
CC, Love the colours, so bright and happy! Especially love the confession you made and admittedly I now have a lump in my throat as I can relate totally. It is important to see things as they are and appreciate them as blessings. Sometimes we are blinded by all of our wants and desires. You’re now alone there. Hope to see you Wednesday night! ;)
Suzi x
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Thanks Suzi!! It’s so true. It’s too easy for us to become ungrateful. See you soon! xx
Love that skirt, so pretty!! We do have moments we become ungrateful..it’s a humbling moment when we realise how blessed we are. I have to remind myself of that at times xx
yes don’t we all!
You look really chic and gorgeous! Love your sheer skirt! :)
Thanks for sharing that lovely verse!
Your outfit is great – love the blue and pink together! Even if you can’t wear pretty outfits to work every day, your job is really appreciated! We really on our vet so much they are all so lovely to us there and calm us down when I am stressing too much about our puppy Cooper. Awesome career to have IMHO :)
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thank you so much. Yes there are great aspects in all of our jobs and vocations
One word: PERFECTION! Perfect from head to toe!
The colour of your skirt is loveeeeeeeeee!! :)
I understand when you were talking about your job. Glad you have found a positive outlook on it all now! :)
This color combo is pure amazement. I love it and it’s very clever of you to use the sheer skirt as a mini-cover up hehehe. I bet there are now mini’s that get much more use than they might have before it. So glad that you managed to find the blessings in your job. It’s always such a great uplifting feeling to enjoy and appreciate what it is we do in life.
yes so many mini dresses won’t be lonely anymore :D
Wow Cecylia! That is an amazing and colourful outfit! You look fantastic! Loved reading about your realisation, I’m glad you shared this with your readers, it is always powerful to hear someone confess their own truth and gives us something to think about too, especially when you can relate. xx gt
Thank you for reading Glenda :) I look forward to sharing more with you!
that sheer skirt plus ruffles is a cute combo!!! <3 and yeah, at least without the lining you could mix and match it with your other available skirts or dresses :)
I’m glad that your happier and you see things in a different way!!! The color combo is just great!!!! ?
xx s
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Thank you CC for your beautiful words and I too had tears fill my eyes as i read the Psalm.
Sometimes when you want things you forget about what you already have and take things for granted but He will always show you the way and sometimes it’s when you least expect it but I am so glad that you are now happier and grafeful. I am grateful to have such a wonderful person like you in my life to share their wisdom and beautiful spirit. Your support always, Aimmey xx
You are one of the best friends God has given me. I was just thinking last night amongst all the ‘douf douf’ how blessed I am to meet talented, beautiful and genuine ladies like yourself. Keep doing what you are passionate about, you are on the rise!
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