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."
Last night I had the privilege of attending the Opening Gala of The Spirit of the Black Dress at The Trust. The Spirit of the Black Dress celebrates a timeless classic (the LBD), embraced by sustainability, recreated by talented and emerging designers. We witnessed the 10 winning dresses by designers/labels Kate Aikins, Bento, Bhalo, Berri Drum, Christina Exie, Gabriella Ferrante, Emmarose Kinsman, Sonya Kraan, Jessica Robertson and Lisa Taranto. It was an incredible night, definitely worth driving from one end of the city in peak hour traffic and getting changed in the car for.
The best thing about the event was to catch up with so many friends under the same roof, before LMFF blasts off! Aren’t Phoebe (Lady Melbourne)’s jade necklaces incredible?! They were her favourite souvenirs from Hong Kong. We both adore shopping overseas.
Can you guess who designed my little frock? It was one of the only pieces my business partner gave me when we closed the boutique that actually fits me (the rest are on sale here!). If you guessed Karla Spetic, you are a fashion genius. Everyone kept commenting on how much they liked my ‘top’, until I turned my back on them… :) I must admit, I rarely wear black, but I did try! After all, it is the Spirit of the Black Dress!
Thank you Jane for having me. I wish all the designers the very best in 2012 and may the global fashion industry take heed of this project and apply its sustainable sensibilities in their own businesses. And on a side note, lesson for the day: getting changed in the car whilst driving is a leading cause of wardrobe malfunctions. Don’t try this at home kids.
Where: The Trust
Wear: Karla Spetic dress, Chanel earrings, vintage cuff and clutch, Pinkie the snail ring, YSL heels
I love, love, love this dress on you! Such a gorgeous style and the fit is perfect.
x
Michelle
http://www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com
Thank you Michelle,, that means a lot coming from you!
This dress is just stunning! Perfection.
I adore your dress! A little 60s shape and the detail in the top is gorgeous.
omg i love your outfit!
x
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Such a pleasure to see you Cecylia, your dress was certainly fabulous, and I never saw your back yesterday, what a beautiful design! x
Lol hope you had a fabulous time too ;)
I love your dress, and I totally did think the top of it was a top until I saw the back! :P
I LUUURVE this Karla dress Cecylia!! I would need to take the hem down :)
lol no you don’t you have the best legs!! :D
That dress is beautiful! It really suits you :)
Such lovely photos of the event too, thank you for sharing :)
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Pleasure, Karla Spetic makes the best dresses!!!
Wow looks like a great event, wish there was more like this in Cardiff. I like the look of the second dress you showed and the 3rd one in the Ending credits, they look like something I would actually wear! Your dress is beautiful too, especially the back, looks a little like my mustard one from my last post
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What a fab event Ces and love your outfit! The top is just gorgeous!
Berty it’s a dress!!
:D
OMG Ces, really? I love it…Safe this one for me with the other one that i asked for you to send me when you get bored with it…LOL. I love it!
Looooove your dress- so lovely!
Oh my, your dress is so beautiful! It looks like a fantastic show!
Mani
Omg, This look is amazing! Love the dress…
great pics!
regards!
thanks Gaby, would you like to enter the competition ?
Beautiful photos Cecylia & I love what you are wearing. Great pic of Phoebes & Jenny – they look like they are up to no good LOL! xx
Lol as always :)
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