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 couldn’t believe my blessings one day when I discovered a vintage Prue Acton leather jacket at a Sunday market. I have been waiting for some caramel coloured hide to come my way, and it was everything I’d dreamt it to be. All for a song! For my international readers, Prue Acton is the doyenne of Australian fashion. Graduated from fashion school RMIT, in the 60s she had 80 fashion outlets across the country and was the first Aussie designer to show her collections in New York! Her pieces are highly collectable. And it’s no wonder, after nearly 4 decades, thanks to its impeccable tailoring and flawless hue, this jacket continues to charm.
Don’t you just adore this exotically printed silk maxidress by Violet & I? Yards of vibrant silk are embedded in it. The dress is seriously multi-functional, use it as paparazzi disguise, sleeping bag, hammock, an upside-down umbrella…it also comes handy when going camping! It’s not difficult to imagine one lounging by the pool in the Maldives or sweeping through the night markets in Phuket, but betcha didn’t think I would team it with some leathery goodness.
But how can you run around in a maxidress? My style mantra is that all outfits must be comfortable, and practical, if possible. For someone who has never set foot in a gym, my only form of exercise is laughing and occasionally dashing to the train. So in order for me not to trip over the hem of this divine dress and make a wall paper of myself, I grabbed some fabric from the middle of the dress (around the waist) and double knotted it. See? No stitching required! Now we’re set for the can-can.
Where: Dancing!
Wear: vintage Prue Acton jacket, Violet & I maxi dress, self-made necklace, vintage boots (similar pair here), Mawi ring
What did you think of the silk scarf look in the L’avion Give Away post? Don’t forget to enter to win!
Great look!!!you look super happy!;D
amazing boots!but i really love the dress.amazing pink and orange shades :)
That jacket is an incredible find! Loving that high kick too ; )
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Michelle
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tehehe thank you Michelle!
I love the gif – you’re so fun! I’ve never heard of Prue Acton, that’s pretty shameful for me as an Australian fashion lover. Thanks for introducing me to her, tho :)
lo’l she’s a pioneer- probably before our time, that’s why we’d not heard of her before ;D If you dig up the fashion archives in Australia, you’ll find her work
Such a gorgeous fun look!
Kick those legs! Wow, sucha beautiful dress. I love the neutral boots and jacket with the print.
Guess who I did a school project on back in high school? Prue Acton! Great find CC!
Suzi x
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wow! That’s awesome!!!
Love that dress, and the cancan gif, heheheh!
hehe glad you like it :)
Stunning, love this look :) x
oh wowww.. ur maxi looks so comfy yet chic!!! I love ur entire loook.. ur actually dancing in those shoes!!!!!!!! wow…
Love everything :)
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Akanksha
Thank you so much for your feedback!
Ah I am in LOVE with that dress! I love how easy it is to change the length, and how fun it looks to wear! Great pics :)
Congrats on the find with the jacket too :)
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Yeah maxis are great like that – change the hem with a simple knot
You look sweet and edgy here! Love that maxi dress! :)
Oh, reminds me of Chloe!
Yes I must admit I was inspired by Chloe :D The neutral and tan leathers
I honestly don’t know what I love more — the twirly skirt or the killer shoes.
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or the dancing? :)
Gorgeous dress! Love how you styled it!
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Cecylia … you crack me up! loving your can-can … and all the leathery goodness! thank you.
the print on your dress is just gorgeous!
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Thank you Fabliha!
cool sunglasses :) You look happy.
Love Lois xxx
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beautiful!
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You look gorgeous!!! Love your dress so much!!! I have a giveaway on my blog so feel free to join it:)
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I love the boots!
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hahah they are pretty awesome!
Thanks for your lovely comment! I love that dress, is amazing! Now I´m following you via facebook and GFC, so if yoiu want you can follow me back!
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You look lovely! Theodore and Roxy would go real well with this outfit! hehe!
yes they enjoy running in that park :D