by cecylia on January 13, 2012
I’ve been craving for a pair of slippers for a while now, and despite seeing so many gorgeous embroidered velvet versions online, I wasn’t ready to part a small fortune for a pair I couldn’t try on. That’s why when I saw the heeled version, “Olive“, on Shoesales.com.au, I applauded the ingenious readaption of the highly covetable gentleman’s shoe into something more feminine but still highly practical. Although it is not embellished in any way, I am deeply attracted to the symmetry and contour of the shoe, plus it beckons for many DIY ideas! Well at least some vintage shoe clips have found their match! To say it was love at first sight would be an understatement.
Since “Olive” is a fine union of ladylike elegance and polished manly refinement, I decided to channel this fusion into my outfit as well. Teaming Christopher Kane lace, in conspicuous neon, and a tailored Alexander Wang tuxedo jacket dress, feminine jewellery and a manly briefcase (I bought it for hubby years ago, but he never use it), deemed an appropriate representation of my inner style philosophy. I call it ‘tomboy chic‘.
Since Shoesales.com.au has always been a generous supporter of Cecylia.com, they are once again giving away a pair of heels, this time, the black suede “Olive” pumps! If you fancy a pair, here’s how to score them:
- Add me to your circles on Google plus here or Like my Facebook page here (or you could do both! :) Thanks darl!
- Like Shoesales.com.au’s Facebook page here
- Leave a comment below with your shoe size
Best wishes dear friends! The winner will be announced on Wednesday the 25th Jan 2012!
Where: A stroll down memory lane
Wear: Christopher Kane jacket, Alexander Wang dress, vintage necklace, brooch (similar ones here) and briefcase, Shoesales.com.au “Olive” shoes
by cecylia on December 9, 2011
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 5, 2011
My outfit: Alexander Wang dress (last seen here), vintage necklace (last seen here), cuffs (last seen here), ostrich clutch (last seen here), LuiHon feather leggings and Robert Robert heels
I was delighted to attend the Camilla & Marc Boutique Launch, it is their first boutique in Melbourne, right in the heart of Armadale, on High St, right next to Acne. Lady Melbourne and I were at the Stonnington Fashion Parade so we made a quick dash down to the opening to catch some of our friends, but by the time we got there (my heels were very difficult to dash in), they’d all dispersed. I was glad to say ‘hi’ to Holly Garber, of Golightly PR, who kindly invited us to the hip event; Grace (of Grace boutique), Lindy and Michael Klim (the best looking couple in the room), Lyndel Yeo (in the long black dress) and Andrea, a Monash law student who is working in the Camilla & Marc boutique, wearing one of their gorgeous one shouldered dresses, and is an avid reader of my blog. So this one is for you Andrea!
I could have stayed all night eating the yummy cheese and bread and sipping on cranberry Vodkas, but I had to dash back to the Stonnington Fashion parade because I’d promised my girl friends that ‘I will be back!” When I make a promise, I keep it.
You will see all the gloss and glamour of the Stonnington Spring Fashion extravaganza in the next post!
Don’t forget to visit the new Camilla & Marc boutique with their new SS11/12 collections in store now!
1067 High St Armadale VIC 3143
(03) 9804 1133
