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."
A few weekends ago we watched Men in Black III. The most supernatural feature of the film is that Will Smith still looks as charming, handsome, and YOUNG as he did 15 years ago. Uncanny eh? Well we were warned. “Don’t ask questions you don’t want to know the answer to.”
Apparently there’s an urban legend that Asians don’t age… until they reach 60…then they turn into a shrivelled plum… I’m sure that my warm embrace of cakes and junk food, and negligence to acquire enough sleep is not going to keep me on the youth path. But since there’s no avoiding it, I’ll try my best. I have no idea what the next 15 years will hold, but I really hope that Theodore will still be around, I’ll still be blogging, and that I can still wear my clothes. So this is a ‘demonstration’ outfit, what I wish I would be wearing in 15 years. A crisp white shirt. Check. Black tailored pants. Check. Artistic heels. Check. A big and bold necklace. Check. And an adorable pooch. Check!
A few weeks back Facebook revealed to you about these lace pants, my latest vintage spoils. So here they are, in the flesh! There are similar pairs here, here and here. As much as I tried to avoid the lace on lace look, (I even pushed aside 2 lace tops, including this one) I could not refuse this blouse, which I last wore here. Plus all ladies 15 years older than me love wearing black and white. Right?
Where: Outside a school
Wear: Vintage everything except shoes
We all know that what we do now significantly impacts our future. Therefore, we shouldn’t let even one day go to waste. Every day has a purpose, every day has its lessons and each day plays a part of a greater journey. I don’t know the secret to Asian ageing, nor do I know how Will Smith escaped the ravages of time. But if Men in Black III had something to teach me, it is this:
Agent K: Do you know what is the most destructive power in the universe?
Agent J: Sugar?
Sci-fi movies, why do you always have to ruin it for all of us? Especially when my birthday cake tomorrow will be solidly saccharine..
OMG you are so cute! I was giggling as I was reading this the whole time! Asians do seem to age better than most people! I wish I knew the secret! :) You look so pretty in your lace outfit!!
:)
Allison
A’s Fashion Files
thank you Allison! I’m glad that it made you smile and giggle!! I have no idea about the asian secret- must be genes?
I love your thoughts on this post! I’m asian too and given we live under the ozone layer and our diet these days, I don’t think there will be any exception to aging – Your outfit will be fab in 15 years time as well as today -It’s timeless and fun :)
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Tien xo
thanks Tien, yes living in Australia has its perks but also its scary factors
adorable with puppy! xx
Aww Theodore! It’s hard for me to comment seriously on your outfits when he’s in the frame – he’s so cute! I do like your outfit though! I wonder what I will be wearing in 15 years? It will be interesting to have a blog and be able to look back on how my style has changed. I have some old daily outfit pictures from 2007 and it’s interesting to see how my work outfits have changed in just 5 years.
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me too! My style changes each month!!
Thank you ! I love your top and your shoes (: Beautiful photo’s !
very nice photos, cool outfit! http://katefashionstyle.blogspot.cz/
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Your blog is wonderful, love the setup you have here.
The detailing on your shirt is beautiful, and you pull it off so effortlessly.
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Great outfit and love your little furry accessory! ;-)
lol he’s not really an accessory :) He’s a real dog
Happy birthday!
thank you darling!
Love the lace on lace… Classic chic :)
Hi! you and your blog are beautiful! I´m glad you liked my way to write and share de word of God, nobody told me anything anout that before… so I´m so happy taht it´s notorious… I´ll start follow you on facebook so if you want to visit my blog or follow back to keep in touch you´ll be very welcome =)
cheers Diana, we are in it together :D
Man I hope I look as stylish as this in 15 years!!! And it also makes me feel really old that the first MIB was 15 years ago. Yikes. I love the lacy bell sleeves on this blouse!
don’t worry I watched the first one 15 years ago too :D
Love this outfit, the shirt is awesome! :)
thank you!!! I also wore it here: http://cecylia.com/2011/10/lady-millennia/
CUTE :)
cool cutouts!!
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Haha, I’d have to say, Asians certainly do age rather gracefully, and not all of them shrivel up ;)
Anyway, LOVE this beautiful vintage outfit! That top is just stunning
Trendy Teal
I love your colorful shoes :)
thank you Joyce! The colours are great :)
You will still look chic and awesome in 20 more years! Adorable style!
xoxo Dia!
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Let’s hope so!!
Love the pants, such a beautiful look.
THANK YOU :)
I love the blouse, very chic! You look very very pretty! kisses from Buenos Aires! http://trendytips-trendygirls.blogspot.com
thank you! It’s a vintage gem that I absolutely adore!
what a great outfit!!!
kisses dear!
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What a beautiful outfit from head to toe…love it all!! Happily following ~
I really don’t what is it about Asians, but I agree, we tend to “age” slower.
lol yeah you agree!!!!
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