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!
Have a wonderful weekend! Come chat if you miss me :) I’m ultra excited about a bestie’s wedding tomorrow. The theme is ‘Spring Runway’!
Where: After dinner at Abbotsford Convent
Wear: vintage earrings, dress and shoes, Pinkie the snail ring, Specsavers sunnies with vintage chain, vintage wrist clutch from eBay
by cecylia on January 25, 2012
Hello hello! You’ll be glad to know that I’m back in summer mode today. In this post where I wore yellow and pink a dear reader suggested that I should team pink and orange together. She must know that I adore challenges. Especially if they are the video game or fashion types. The key to mix colours harmoniously is to combine them in the same saturation. Colours in the same tonal family blend together more naturally. That’s not to say that you can’t mix brights and pastels together, you just need to work a little harder as a matchmaker.
This vintage bag is one of my most treasured possessions. A structured Doctor’s bag, the clasps are pure genius and so far I’ve only seen Fendi re-invent these vintage fasteners. It’s roomy enough to transport our big mamma SLR and fit a pair of flatties for emergency situations.
Another favourite I’m sporting here are these Vionnet satin beauties (last seen here). They are ON SALE now! I bought them for my birthday last year to satisfy my shoe addiction. Classically black and white, they add elegance to every outfit and I mean, EVERY outfit. Talking of shoes, the lucky winner of the Shoesales.com.au Give-away goes to Amanda! Your shoes are flying to you as we speak.
To add a tad of tomboy edginess to this otherwise very girly and ruffly ensemble, I supplemented the outfit with harsh lined shades, cowgirl ‘necklace’ and the gigantic Dynamite MAWI ring. Voila. Candy floss transformed into Sherbet Bomb.
Happy Australia Day for tomorrow! What are you all up to? Or should I ask, what are you wearing? Can you believe that
Outnet has an
Australia Day sale? I’m attending a friend’s wedding and then catching up with another one who’s getting married on Saturday. Cannot wait!
Where: En route to watch movies
Wear: Vintage everything, Mawi ring, Vionnet heels, Serge Lutens Sa Majestic Rose fragrance
by cecylia on January 20, 2012
Hello lovelies! Happy Friday and welcome to the first JUMPSUIT POST of 2012! This flirty Violet & I onesie is named after none other than Margherita Missoni, who inspired the entire SS12 collecion for designer Anna Linklater. Unfortunately I’m not an Italian heiress, so have not been blessed with her beauty (nor her bosom). The jumpsuit has a rather revealing neckline and I nearly chickened out by wearing a top underneath but then decided against committing fashion sacrilege. This jumpsuit was designed with an exotic setting in mind, although Melbourne has suddenly experienced a mild dose of season poisoning.
Hands up if you’ve visited the Lourve Museum. Sorry I can’t join you as I’m busy impersonating the most popular statue in the famous Parisian museum – Ms Venus de Milo. I remember having to squeeze past the entire population of China, whilst trying not to lose my Nina Ricci clutch and my husband to see her royal armless. Only then not being able to photograph her because of the ridiculous crowd of paparazzi blocking our path. I don’t understand why not having arms makes one more popular, she can’t even do the royal wave! My heart goes out to Venus though, she can’t wear rings and bracelets!
After carefully examining these frames, I have decided that I need to invest in a strapless bra. I’m sure Margherita would agree.
Also, lately many of you have been commenting about my wardrobe. Well you know that I’m trying to detox it in order to regain sanity in my life so please take a look and ‘adopt’ any pieces from my outlet store that you like! Have a wonderfully relaxing weekend everyone! xx
Where: Out to dinner
Wear: Violet & I jumpsuit, Sonia Rykiel heels, vintage everything else
PS: Have you entered the Shoesales.com.au Giveaway yet?
by cecylia on January 18, 2012
Being a visual person, I like to keep my shoes out of their boxes and display them as wearable art. I store my footwear collection on white bookshelves for clarity reasons. But due to restricted space and a horrible hoarding habbit, some of my treasured footwear have had to reside in their original cartons, hence I have neglected many fine beauties as of late, like these Marc Jacobs butterfly laceups. I haven’t worn them for over a year! Feel like a bad mother… Actually I’ve never worn this vintage fringe dress or the tweed coat before either come to think of it…it’s simply not possible to dress up as a vet.
The purse was a gift from my grandma- it is so intricately made, like most vintage pieces from decades ago. There are multiple pockets inside including a mirror and a coin purse, all joined together! They don’t make things like they used to…My grandma is currently holidaying in Shanghai at the moment, wish I could join her :)
So how do you store your footwear?
Don’t you just love street art? The bold colours, lines and topography are both visually awakening and mentally stimulating. Why have coffee when you can just wake up to graffiti? Applauses to this street artist. All great art and design is proof of a greater designer. We are so blessed to live in this intricately created world. Happy Hump Day lovelies!
Don’t forget to enter the Shoesales.com.au Giveaway!
Where: On my way to get milk
Wear: Vintage everything, gifted ring (last seen here), Marc Jacobs shoes (last seen here)
