A few weeks ago I received an invitation to attend a High Tea Garden Party at Rippon Lea, courtesy of La Máscara. Before I even opened the invite I was excited. Rippon Lea Estate’s reputation of hosting events is legendary, from birthday parties, corporate events, to weddings. Apparently getting married there is what dreams are made of. But I’d not heard of La Mascara before. Is it a makeup brand? Close, but no. La Máscara is indeed inspired by the beautiful and glamorous masks of the Carnivale festivals of South America and Europe, it is an alcoholic beverage label that includes only premium, natural ingredients. Having just released a range of alcoholic ice teas, named ‘High Tea’, La Mascara couldn’t have picked a better venue or a better day to host the garden party. Along with games of badminton and pétanque, guests were treated to pizzas from the ‘Happy Camper’ food truck, cupcakes from Cupcake Central, and of course, thirst-quenching ice teas from La Mascara.
Can’t get enough of those tortoiseshell cateye frames! 50s with a modern twist!
My dear friend Iolanthe is radiant in a blooming Mickey In The Van Skirt.
Vodka ice teas are served!
The coolest chick I met at the high tea: Leona, absolutely stunning in a Scanalan & Theodore dress & Acne heels
Check out the grandeur of the Rippon Lea Estate!
We had the opportunity to order pizzas from the Happy Camper. After sampling a myriad of flavours, my favourite was chicken & pesto. Food trucks are such a great idea for events!
After having devoured hundreds of Cupcake Central cupcakes, I can spot them from a mile away now. These were cleverly served on vintage record cake stands, befitting of the vintage theme.
It was great to catch up with Fashion Hayley, who has returned to Melbourne after working in Sydney for a few years. We are lucky to have her back!
Badmington looks even better in a vintage setting, it feels so European!
And look who I found at the garden party? This life sized doll is Charlotte from Winston & Willow. Love running into her at various events, from a rooftop party in New York to the Kailis dinner, Charlotte is not only stunning, she is an accomplished violinist too!
What have you got planned this weekend? Why not visit the majestic Rippon Lea Estate and try some La Mascara ice teas! Would love to hear your thoughts on them!
I wore: Vintage dress, Dolce & Gabbana Sunglasses, vintage bag (see more bucket bags here) & Peeptoe heels (see similar pair)
What an incredible event! It looks like such a fun day and I love that everyone got into the vintage spirit!
I’ll keep working away and hopefully I’ll get to see you at one of these events! ;)
Love your dress Cecylia!
x Kirsty
http://geelongfashionista.com
Thank you Kirsty! Hope to run into you too soon! Keeping with the theme, my dress is vintage :)
Oooh that looks like such a fun event! Beautiful location, it was indeed perfect! :)
And the cupcakes…I so need another Melbourne trip just for those cupcakes, haha! I like your vintage dress, really pretty!
Thanks Mica! It’s a vintage dress from an auntie. Yes come down again, with bubby so I can meet him! And we’ll go cupcake-ing! :)
Such a fun event! I’m yet to try La Mascara and this post really makes me want to do so asap. Wish every bottle came with cupcakes though as they look delish!
Welcome to the blog Amalia! Would love to hear your thoughts on La Mascara! And yes you’ve got to try Cupcake Central cupcakes!
Hey beautiful! I’ve been scrolling through and catching up with your blog after my mini hiatus. Wondering how your invisalign is going…
Anyway, you do not cease to amaze. I LOVE your photos. You are gorgeous and this girl you met, Leona, is also such a unique beauty! Those shoes are tdf and the first time I have seen them. I think I need them in my life!
Btw, this weekend I moved my blog to http://www.apreponderanceoffashion.com so please visit me there and let me know you stopped your thoughts on my new design or posts, xoxo
It was such a lovely fun day I really enjoyed mixing with so many gorgeous vintage ladies..I can see the back of me in your photo with Hayley. Do you have any more photos? I know I’d love to see them if you do :)