Fashion

Spring Romance

by cecylia on February 3, 2012

One of the highlights of 2012 so far is the wedding of our dear friends, Jade and Roger. One of the most compassionate, intelligent, fun, driven and glamorous couples I’m blessed to know. When we were in Hong Kong, Roger filled us in the epic tale of how he proposed to Jade, with a raw diamond, ~~upon her request~~. This ring she wears took Roger nearly a year to acquire. And for any ordinary mortal, they would have been deterred by the lack of un-dodgy suppliers, wholesalers and retailers and stopped their perilous pursuit. But not for Roger, he literally went to the ends of the earth to show Jade his love. And Jade? The words ‘beautiful’ and ‘talented’ are mere understatements of this music virtuoso with a black belt in Tae-kwon-do and a deep passion for the arts. In one of the speeches, the brides-MAN declared that ‘if he got a dollar every time Jade got hit on, he’d be Skype-ing his speech from his palace in Sweden.’

The BridesMan impersonating Zoolander

I was on an emotional high all day at the ‘Spring Runway’ themed wedding. The stunning bride wore a silk gown created by a Cambodian-based designer, Eric Raisina, purchased on their holidays. The beautiful bridal party included a brides-MAN and a grooms-LADY. The bestmen were decked out in preppy Tommy-Hilfiger-inspired outfits which Roger art-directed (he is a designer, after all!). We were treated to a sensational Stokehouse gastronomic experience and got to witness the most divine speeches and be serenaded by dear friends and hubby(see below)! These photos can only offer a glimpse into the loving atmosphere of the day. But hey, we’ve all been gifted with imaginations! Enjoy!

Isn't Ash's Sass & Bide dress amazing?

The Bombe- Signature Dessert at Stokehouse

The Wedding Cake- 3 tiered cheese!

'Hey Roger take care of our Jadey/She used to be this little girl but now she's all a lady...'

Remember I mentioned in this post that I acquired something super special in Singapore? Well this is the dress. An original 70s’ Yves Saint Laurent one-shouldered ruffle gown. Couldn’t think of a better dress to wear to a ‘Spring Runway’ themed nuptial by the beach.

This is the stuff love is made of. Thank you Jade and Roger for an unforgettable day and we wish you the most extraordinary life together! “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

Where: The StokeHouse 30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda Beach, Phone: 03 9525 5555

Wear: Vintage 70s YSL silk dress (Vintage Designer Sale, Singapore), vintage Charles Jourdan heels, vintage earrings, ring, bracelet and belt.

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Dream Weaver

by cecylia on February 1, 2012

I think I’m addicted to silk shirts. I wear it to everything, from plane rides to events to sleep. When in doubt, I pull one out. They are the perfect companions for pants, jeans, shorts and skirts. Remember that a silk shirt can even be worn as a skirt, as demonstrated here! If I were marooned on an island, all I need are silk shirts.

Introducing my new love: the printed Nikicio silk shirt. From afar, it resembles a reptile print, but up close you will discover something completely unexpected. See? It’s like I’m wearing jumper, but not… I’ve ordered the matching pants too, can’t wait for them to arrive to complete the matchy look!

It’s been a while since Theodore has graced Cecylia.com, sorry everyone! Here is our dear pooch getting the ‘cute’ treatment and becoming acquainted with my vintage Roberta di Camerino bag. I learnt about the couture label when I was in Milan. Giuliana Camerino was highly innovative, she was the first handbag designer to use richly textured fabrics such as velvet, previously reserved for clothing only, to create her renowned bags. Her celebrity following included screen legends such as Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor. I was smitten by her life tale. Now whenever I go vintage shopping my eyes are always peeled for her signature gold R’s. Roberta di Camerino pieces can be found at ML Vintage.

You may recall me wearing my suede sandals here last. My lovely soft Habbot shoes are now on sale! Habbot has a new Pop-Up store at 589 Chapel St South Yarra! Pop in and grab a pair!

Where: on my way to get kebabs

Wear: Nikicio shirt, Versace sunnies (from OPSM, last seen here), vintage necklace, bracelet, belt (last seen here) and shorts, Self-made ring, Roberta di Camerino bag, Habbot shoes

PS- For some mindless fun, try saying ‘Roberta di Camerino’ really fast 10 times. It really rolls off your tongue doesn’t it?:)

PPS- Have you checked out the latest give-away? SOSUME is a Melbourne-made organic fashion label and this Tee is a darling!

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Modern Renaissance

by cecylia on January 30, 2012

What do you wear to weddings? It has come to my attention that for the past decade I’ve mainly worn dresses to weddings! How boring of me! The last few weddings I’ve recorded on the blog of me wearing dresses are here, here, here, here and here. (Wow that was a lot of weddings!) Inbetween these I attended one as a pianist and wore a blue blouse/pants set, seen here. Recently I decided to jump off the traditional wedding attire bandwagon and create quirky outfits that are still wedding-worthy. So the last wedding I attended I wore a tuxedo jumpsuit. And the wedding I attend on Australia Day last week created an opportunity for me to toy with a beloved trend- Renaissance.

So I pulled out my Victorian bellow-sleeve blouse, last seen here, and a H & M brocade skirt I’d discovered in an op-shop. Why anyone would get rid of a brand new brocade skirt (WITH POCKETS!) is just beyond me. I can only count my blessings and label it a ‘miracle-buy‘. Here is my darling friend Mei, who has been a big sister to this only-child-fashion-lover. Mei is also a self-confessed Net-a-Porter and Outnet addict. Don’t you just adore her Romance was Born silk dress? She is walking art. Baroque jewels and opulence, oh my!

So tell me, what do you wear to weddings? Are dresses your easy-option as well? Have you entered my SOSUME give-away yet? The Tee is made from the softest micro-modal, in Melbourne! I hope you’re embarking on a beautiful week, filled with surprises at every corner.

Where: at Victor & Rita’s wedding

Wear: vintage blouse, sunnies and belt, YSL ring, H & M skirt, wrist clutch from eBay, Scooter heels,

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White lights in the night and a Give-away!

by cecylia on January 27, 2012

You may recall in this post where I raved on about Melbourne eco-lovin’ designer Alex and his organic label SOSUME. (If you don’t, here it is again for ya). I was sent 2 Tees, grey and white. I actually love the white one more because of the cute pocket detail, but I wanted my readers to have the best one. Since youth my mother drummed into me that it’s better to give the best away. I can guarantee you that it will be softest Tee you’ve ever tried. So here’s a warning: you may never want to take it off…

To get you in the mood for a white weekend, here’s my latest take on the milky trend.

It used to be a joke amongst my friends that I should get a granny chain because of my forgetfulness and propensity to lose sunglasses. But recently a beaded glasses chain caught my eye at an op shop and its sheer beauty helped me erase the senility and taboo attached with it. It’s funny how time changes everything and trends can pleasantly surprise you like an anonymous love letter in the mail. The sunnies chain also doubles as a necklace!

Not sure if it’s because I’m attending 2 weddings within 3 days and since there’s no way I can wear white to these events, my rebellious nature has stimulated a desire to take the clean look to the streets. This year I’ve decided that I need to learn to adopt the Celine effect – embrace minimalism and instead of allowing clashed prints and bright colours always take centre stage, let the shapes and lines walk the talk. So if you also feel so inclined and love the colour white (yes it is a colour, ask any colourblind person), I’m giving you the opportunity to win the SOSUME white Vee Tee. All you need to do is share this post on your Facebook wall and Tweet it, and leave a comment below. Simple! The white winner will be announced Wednesday 8th Feb!