by cecylia on September 28, 2011
I can only imagine your pupils dilate and the sheer amazement on your face when you see these pieces, because they are pretty much the same feelings I had when I laid eyes on this amazing collection, designed by Cardona Bonache. This is their 3rd collection, or ‘lesson’, as Mr Cardona and Mr Bonache calls. These photos were taken at Paris Fashion Week last year in September, when I went to visit the Felder Felder twins. This show room housed some seriously hip designers, Alexander Wang was on the floor below. Each season, the Spanish duo creates a collection based on a couture tailoring technique. They define, explore, and translate the idea, the technique into real wearable garments. For their SS11 collection, ‘Bellows‘, the boys created symmetrical pleats and folds and developed stiff and shiny fabrics which retained the bellows even when worn. In couture, a ‘bellow’ is a side fold consisting of 2 parallel fabric folds used to increase depth, its function is to create volume and generate movement in garments. I was so tempted to order the entire collection but in the end I chose the shoes- in cream. And I’ve been waiting for my shoes to arrive so I could post this up. But to this day, I am still waiting for them…Perhaps they have been forgotten, folded away, somewhere…
Outfit: vintage silk blouse, Karla Spetic wool skirt, Miu Miu jacket/dress, Jil Sander patent sandals.
How have you all been? I’ve been a little out of photographic action due to a viral assault, I promise as soon as I get better, I will get out and get some outfit photos for you. Until then, virtual hugs and kisses!
by cecylia on September 26, 2011
Do you remember I wore these incredible Lui Hon feather leggings a little while back for 2 events which fell on the same night - the Camilla & Marc launch and the Stonnington Fashion parade? Well I was discussing with girlfriends at the show that we need to be more daring with our outfits. We are so blessed with a myriad of amazing and creative designers here in Australia, we shouldn’t always opt for the common and safe pieces! So one dared me to go to the supermarket wearing my feather pants. “Is that a challenge?” Alright, it’s on!
So we ducked into the local Woolworths to prove that show pieces are totally suitable for running every day errands including grocery shopping. Ok so I did get a few concerned glances from fellow shoppers, probably wondering about the source of the feathers…but at least they got the message: dress for yourself, be as brave as you can, and have a ball!
I hope you have enojyed these fun photos, especially the one of me holding a chicken…
And if you’re free next Sunday October 9th I will be holding a store at Take 2 Market at Hawthorn Town Hall where I will be selling many designer and vintage goodies like my green belt in the photos! Please come to help me spring clean my wardrobe. Sarah of Sarah Style Emporium and Irish from Style Zilla will be there too. Woot! Can’t wait!
Take 2 Market at Hawthorn Town Hall (corner Glenferrie & Burwood Road) October 9th Sunday 10-3, add it to your diaries. See you there lovelies!
by cecylia on September 23, 2011
A few weeks ago I went to Premiere, Melbourne’s boutique trade show event for international and Australian labels at the Royal Exhibition Building. It reminded me so much of our previous buying trips to the City of Lights, I feel a little Paris-sick. This is why I wore my Vionnet heels (last seen here), one of longest-established French haute-couture houses that started back in the 20s by Madame Vionnet who transformed the way women dressed by rescuing them from their corsets into elegant bias-cut dresses (which she invented) that showed off their natural forms. She was dubbed “Queen of the bias cut” and “the architect among dressmakers“. I am so pleased that the couture House has been revamped by head designer Rodolfo Paglialunga and will do everything I can to support Vionnet. It is truly legendary!
Outfit: Twenty8 Twelve silk jacket, available here, vintage Citi blouse (see a similar one by Robert Rodriguez here), vintage Sporty Eight skirt, vintage earrings, bag and belt, Giuseppe Zannotti for Vionnet shoes. More Vionnet shoes (ON SALE) are available here :)
It was so great to catch up with the gorgeous Rebecca McGeoch, designer of Gasparre Cashmere. Her next winter luxe cashmere collection is so chic and wearable I cannot wait for AW12! Oh, poor Theodore wasn’t allowed in…how I wish that Melbourne could become more pet-friendly like Paris one day, soon!
Have an awesome weeekend y’all! I’m working as a vet on both Sat’day and Sunday and catching up with friends afterwards. To stay connected, come to my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter where I will tickle your fancy with adorable shenanigan updates. I promise.
Adieu!
by cecylia on July 25, 2011
Happy Monday everyone! How was your weekend? What did you get up or down to? I hosted a garage sale with a bestie on Saturday and was both happy and sad to see my beloved pieces go to their new good homes. But it’s a good feeling to detox. And attended a photography course on Sunday, so hopefully I’ll improve on my photography skills soon :)
This is part 2 of a stylish afternoon spent with 2 of my dear friends – Karen of Finessence Photography and makeup artist Miss Aimmey. I decided to mix textures with this look and wore a vintage fur bomber jacket and suede balloon pants. Let me know what you think, please feel free to send constructive comments about my styling and posing, I need improvement! Hope you enjoy these piccies as much as we enjoyed creating them!
Outfit: Vintage fur jacket, suede pants, Chanel earrings, Lanvin pumps
Photography: Finessence Photography, check out their blog here
MUA: Miss Aimmey, click here to read her blog
Stylist & Model: Cecylia
As you know, all good things come in 3′s. So there will be a third part to this shoot. Stay tuned!
And I’ve picked the winners of my DIESEL $100 gift voucher give-away! Enjoy, ladies!
