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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, herehere, 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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Second Skin

by cecylia on December 19, 2011

As mentioned previously, I didn’t shop much on our recent holidays in Singapore and HK, I think my lust for shopping has mellowed a tad recently, maybe because I’m getting old :D I still love shopping, but I’m no longer obsessed about it. Nevertheless I did pick up a couple of incredible designs in Singapore and Hong Kong, which I will share with you in the coming weeks. One of my spoils on the trip were these marvellous silk snakeskin print pants from BCBG Max Azria, who is also responsible for revamping Hervé Léger. I’d been searching high and low for a pair that’s not polyester and have pockets. I found them 2 hours before our flight back home! Now these BCBG pants can join the other Max Azria piece in my wardrobe, this gold leather dress.

Outfit: Vintage jacket, shirt, bag (from eBay), bracelets and shoes; Self-made necklace, BCBG Max Azria pants

I actually just had my hair cut by Dimitris from Silky Waves (236 Bay St Port Melbourne) that day, but the wind is not doing it justice. He is so passionate about his craft. I get goosebumps when I get to meet and work with people who are completely devoted and dedicated to their art. Thank you Dimitris for taking such good care of my bob.

So, what do you think of the snakeskin trend? Amour? Non?

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Lady Millennia

by cecylia on October 21, 2011

Last night, I attended the highly anticipated blog party hosted by Lady Melbourne at Miss Fox in celebration of her 1000th blog post! Guests included bloggers, stylists, models, photographers, designers, boutique owners, and many fabulous folks (the dress code for the event was ‘Fabulous’). Phoebe (aka Lady Melbourne) is one of the most inspiring ladies I’ve ever met, so stylish, witty, original and creative. I am honoured and humbled to be her friend. I love you Phoebe, congratulations on achieving such an incredible milestone and I have no doubt you are going to excel further in your next 1000 blog posts! I finished work late but still drove over 30 km to attend the blog bash for half an hour, hence I missed seeing many friends, but I’m certain that you all had a ball. The photos are all courtesy of my wonderful hubby.

Flowers for my Lady

Cupcake Central loves Lady

1000th Post Going LIVE!

Handsome Trio, Parisian Street Society, Madam Virtue, Nish

My dear friend, Cupcake Central Founder Sheryl

Armed and dangerous, and utterly adorable

Leeyong, Phoebe and Cheryl, all so fabulous

Digging Claire's aqua brows and Rummage necklace!

The best florist in Melbourne - Domain Flowers

Master of Colour Blocking, Mr Phillip Boon

Leeyong, Kyra and I savouring the sweet moment

Floral Installation by Domain Flowers

Phoebe in Hussy dress, Parisian Street Society vintage Lanvin necklaces and gold coins Chanel bracelet

Come Away With Me

Leaving Miss Fox, thank you Phoebe for a wonderful night

I’ve been dying to show you this amazing silk skirt by talented Sydney designer Aung. Aung worked with Longina Phillips, (mother of Sara Phillips) Australia’s leading textile designer, so that explains why his floral prints are so vividly gorgeous. It was a little overwhelming how many compliments I received about Aung’s skirt, he is such a brilliant designer. And all of his pieces are made in Australia! Let’s do our bit- support support support! :)

Outfit: vintage shirt, gifted necklace from Jess of What Would Karl Do, Aung silk skirt, Miss Sixty heels, vintage clutch from eBay, Damselfly claw ring

What do you think of these bedazzling strands in my hair? A few days ago I got Dazzle Strandz inserted into my hair. Being a lover of pink, I chose these bright highlights, so ironic they are called ‘I Will Not Forget You Pink.’ They are tied into the roots of our hair, last for 2-3 weeks, and the best thing is that we can still wash and brush our hair!

Dazzle Strandz Hair – by Silky Waves in Port Melbourne, special thanks to Veronica, Catherine, Dimitriz and Lisa. They treat you like a queen!

Visit Silky Waves 236 Bay St Port Melbourne to get your tresses bedazzelled!

Have a brilliant weekend dear ones, relax and don’t work too hard! xx

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Completely Spooked

by cecylia on April 8, 2011

After having a celebrational dinner with my besties, one of them just got engaged! Congratulations Chrispy! We headed down to the SPOOK magazine party which was held in near-complete darkness (so you could barely recognize anyone), and was deafening (my ear drums were yelling for help the whole time we were there). I didn’t understand why the band spent an hour tuning (it takes a whole orchestra less than 5 minutes to tune, but a 4 piece band needed an hour, don’t ask), all of our fashionable friends had gone home by the time we rocked up. So it was pretty disappointing really.

But we made the most out of it and got a few shoots. The dress I am wearing is an absolute vintage favourite, purchased from my dear friend Emma of Harlem, the coolest vintage shop in Melbourne.


Vintage SABA blazer/vintage dress from Harlem/YSL ring/Mawi neckpiece/vintage bag from eBay/Fendi boots

Ah looks like I’m getting too old for those sorts of parties…where bands play ‘noise’ and the lack of party content is excruciatingly unbearable. And I don’t know why I have ink chalk on my face…But at least the good news is the one of my besties is engaged! So happy for you hun, congratulations Christine!

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