About
About Cecylia
‘Fashion has always been my first love.‘
Cecylia is a twenty-something year old veterinarian who despite loves treating kittens and operating on puppies, has always dreamt of working in fashion. She always had a text book in one hand and a fashion magazine in the other. As of 2010, her dream has been realised, she became the proud owner of her self-titled boutique on High St Armadale. Cecylia, the boutique was renowned for its first-class customer service, supporting its philosophy that ‘Shopping should be an experience, not just a transaction.‘
Cecylia hosted biannual runways shows for her customers so they could get an exclusive viewing of designer collections that were not available elsewhere in Australia. The boutique stocked the best Australian designers including Gail Sorronda, Karla Spetic, Sara Phillips and exclusive international designers such as Roksanda Ilincic, Sophia Kokosalaki, Felder Felder, Aris Geldis and Spijkers en Spijkers. Cecylia was also the largest stockist of iconic French Repetto shoes in Melbourne. In July 2011, Cecylia’s business partner decided to leave the fashion industry and as a result, the boutique was closed.
Cecylia is still continuing the legacy of her boutique which aimed to support talented designers from all over the world on her style blog. She is now a fashion blogger, a stylist, a vet and also works as a TV extra in her spare time.
Cecylia’s style philosophy is that ‘Everyday is worth dressing up for.’ In her free time, she loves singing, vintage shopping and eating curry laksa.
About Theodore
Theodore is Cecylia’s son. Cecylia and her husband Chian acquired Theodore as their first year wedding anniversary present. He is one of the friendliest Chihuahuas in the world and is very much of a canine casanova. Theodore has been in photoshoots, commercials and loves everyone.
All photos on Cecylia.com are photographed by Chian, of How To Wear Clothes, unless otherwise indicated.
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Awesome how you can work as a vet and still run a business! Superwoman indeed. Looks like the kids will have to wait…
Hi Cecylia,
We met & took a photograph together with my sister in law at Miss Lydel Yeo’s Spring fashion launch. We were both wearing our pearls and black dresses. Thank you for your name card. I went on your website and your shop looks beautiful. I will be sure to pop into your store! It is amazing that you are practising as a Vet & have created a beautiful boutique, it was lovely to meet you that evening.
Regards,
Hitomi xo
http://thediningroomsdiaries.blogspot.com
Cecylia girl – Congratulations on your new venture! I just looked through your blog, and I love it!
I wish you all the best blessings with your Fashion career path. :)
Gosh, it feels like it was only yesterday that we were confused Uni students walking around the campus going to our classes… (At least I was!) And now you are on your pathway to becoming a big fashionista and me… well.. across the globe right now doing practically nothing haha.
:) :) Keep up the good work! I’ll be back here soon to visit.
PS I love the recent coverage on RMIT designer students’ works. Keep more of those coming! We got a lot of talented Melbourne designers that should be promoted.
you look so stylish and i love your doggy ^^
I just love the look of your blog + very good reads.
Wyetha
aww your lovely comment means the world to me! xx
Cecylia my dear,
Well done a thousand times over for the amazing work you have done with this blog. You have not only starred adversity down, but making the world better from it. Keep smashing it!!!
David
Thank you so much David, I’m so blessed to have you as a friend. It’s people like you who makes my world rock.
xx
lolz i have heard that age to women is just like krypton to superman , i guess thats why u didnt write your exact age :P lolz kidding,
btw nice blog,its gives alot of info about fashion !
Hi Cecylia, thank you for your wonderful mention on your Blog. I would like to take this opportunity to let you know that if ever you need my hairstyling , feel free to contact me or Fiona from Salon M.
Keep up your great work
Cecylia, what can I say…other than it has been a pleasure meeting
you!! You will excel in anything & everything
you do, simply because you put your heart into it.
I’m glad I stumbled upon your boutique that day, for it was on that day I made a friend.
Looking forward to catching up Monday!
Suzi xx
Suzi, you are the sweetest, I am so honoured to have been able to serve and style you and had you as a customer. Cannot wait to continue our friendship over some sun and coffee :)
Hi Cecylia!
Thanks so much for your sweet words on my blog! It was a great opportunity to visit your amazing blog and learn about you!! I wanted to be a veterinarian when I was growing up (I’m a pharmacist) but always had a passion for fashion too. Your blog is so fabulous! Thanks for sharing your story with us!
xo, sam
aww I’m so glad, thank you Sam you are gorgeous! Where are you based?
Oh how cute is your doggie… So cute. i love your blog layout, so unique.
Keep in touch. I followed you, i hope u do the same.
Cecylia, what is your email, how can I get in touch with you regarding products. Ta
Hi Aly, it’s cc@cecylia.com
Hi Cecylia, Finally had a look+ Love it…..keep it up.
Keegan from AG
Hi Keegan lovely to hear from you!xx
I don’t be mean to be rude but that isn’t even close to a superwomen!!
This lady is a Superwomen! She has 3 kids and runs a business and her own PR for FB page she has Australian Brands and sells it much cheaper then Australia she is a international boutique one stop destination place to shop from.
Clothes around the world I always shop through her and I love the boutique the best and she is a superwomen she has been featured in Singapore Harpers BAAZAR 7 times and also other magazines and her boutique has been featured in CNNGO as the top 10 places to shop http://www.cnngo.com/singapore/shop/10-cool-stores-check-out-singapore-162251
also has a second floor with the cutest things ever you should pop down if you ever go to Singapore on 86 Club St, Singapore, 069454. (Chinatown – Near Ann Siang Hill)
Telephone (+65) 6221 2897 if you want the details for the boutique
I love comments that start with “i don’t mean to be rude but…”.
But i completely agree Lyn. Cecylia I nothing like Superwoman. She’s definitely more like Wonder Woman. Or maybe one of the female members of the Green Lantern Corps.
Hmmm not sure if I have the figure to wear a bodysuit, arm cuffs and the hairpiece. The arm cuffs, maybe I could. And if I got a wig.
Even her own brand aswell and had a few fashion shows she has been in the hong kong media!
http://www.facebook.com/Anaboutiques
your dog is so cute!!! i have a little dog too. (a shih tzu) ?
the photo of you is … whaw! beautiful!!!
love
thank you Helena. Awww Shih Tzu’s are SO CUTE!
Hi Cecylia,
Your work is just fabulous! And Theodore is so cute!
Aw thank you, he is utterly adorable ;)