Ann Demeulemeester

Skirting the Issue

by cecylia on December 27, 2009

It’s nearly 2010! How was everyone’s Christmas? Did you all eat and drink in moderation or is that just wishful thinking?

During summer, everyone likes to wear dresses. As a result, the cute skirt is feeling left out. I thought I would pay tribute to another one of our favourite pieces of clothing. There are some crazy designs here- look out!

Actually I think this girl could be wearing shorts…oh well, the print is gorgeous and I am more in love with her sweet pink patent heels.

Amazing outfit- where do you get a quilted black mini like that from? I am not sure if it’s leather. Love her belt too.

Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes strutting her stuff in her backyard. Her vintage skirt is actually a rectangular cotton cloth with aeroplanes on it. There is also a pocket and waist ties. I want her Ann D lace-up boots!

Her belt looks familiar: ) Great blue suede ankle boots. I love this outfit. Polished eclectic street style – look how she shimmers.

A shop chic photo from Elle: crazy shoes, fun top, great skirt. The floral motive extend from the wall to her waist.

Don’t settle for all-black! Just add an artistic skirt for instant grown-up glamour. A little bit of cubism never hurt anyone. Love the colour combination and the thin lavender belt.

Jane’s puffy skirt is divine, it would be so soft to wear. A photographer and stylist in training…

So achingly chic and sleek. What is there not to love? Shall I start with the Louboutin sling-back booties or the Chloe pouch? Yeah, I want her layered skirt too. Here comes her yellow taxi.

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God is in the detail

by cecylia on November 7, 2009

“God is in the details.” Ludwig Mies van der Rohe quotes (German born American Architect. 1886-1969).

Accessories can make or break an outfit. My favorite jewelry would have to be vintage. They just don’t make them like thy used to. I love vintage belts too. I am starting to stray from vintage shoes now as my new ideal shapes are not the T-bars, Mary-Janes or the classic pumps of the 60s, but I prefer studs, straps, buckles and more hard-core looking footwear. Don’t get me wrong, I still love dainty shoes with bows and flowers, but I think footwear is heading toward a different direction which is great. We are seeing more laces, taller heels, more detail, innovative architectural types. And it is all in the details.

As you all know, I am an avid fan of Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes. This girl not only owns bookshelves of heels and boots. She is blessed with a fine taste in clothes as well. Check out her one-shoulder jacket below. I think it’s wicked.

And her studded vintage belt, I am bedazzled. The apricot leather is the perfect shade for every outfit she wants to cinch her little waist with.

Of course, Jane’s fashion talents are credited to her beautiful mother. Here is her mother wearing a gold claw necklace and a black leather fisherman’s vest. Both of which I adore. The ruched leather and the claw echo one another.

I think both Jane and her mother have these Ann Demeulemeester lace up sandal boots. Jane has these in black, tan and white. The multi-straps are mesmerizing. I love the repetitive motif on the ground as well.

Moving away from Jane and her mother, this girls’ outfit is very cute, but her bag is definitely the highlight. What a great size. I simply adore the eyelets and the double front pockets. Picture perfect. If only I knew where she got it from…

Here is another lady who knows how to work her accessories. More is more? I think this is only true with classics. This lambskin Marc Jacobs clutch is such a great size- it fits all the essentials and it is still handle-able. Big ticks on the cream blazer and the rolled up sleeves.

One of the reasons why I believe God created the universe is because designers have to go through years of studying, training, they need to have creative visions, pour their hearts out into research every season and then only then they are able to transform their wondrous thoughts onto sketching paper,and then into amazing garments and accessories. I just cannot believe that the intricate universe we live in was not designed and that it was the result of random biochemical and physical reactions.

Ebay Lust-haves (Designer Version)

by cecylia on August 20, 2009

Everyone loves a bargain and hence Ebay is such a popular place to shop. You can find just about anything your heart desires- designer wear is usually quite heavily reduced on the Internet and hence there are many stylish women sitting behind a computer, browsing through millions of gorgeous garments. However, if many fashionistas all have their hearts set on the item you want, then you have to bid even higher to get what your heart longs for. Sometimes, this is not practical…

Recently, I discovered some beautiful (and expensive) things on Ebay, however I could only look but not touch.

Every lady needs a pair of elegant and timeless heels from Salvatore Ferragamo. I already own a black patent pair. They are leather inside out and are so chic. I have baby-sat two puppies who shared similar taste in shoes as I and they managed to each chew the bows on my shoes. My Ferragamos are still wearable but they look grungy now…hence my gaze drifted to Ebay to replenish them. These minty flats are very cute, but I do not think they are genuine…

Jimmy Choo is the ultimate accessories luxury brand. Everyone wants to own a pair to strut their stuff around in. I found a sweet Jimmy Choo bag on Ebay. This bi-zipped tote is quite wearble and the leather looks buttery-soft. The starting price was already sky-high though.

These shiny Sergio Rossi brogues are incredible! You could almost admire your reflection in them! I would wear them with skinny jeans and a boyfriend blazer. They are a fantastic shade and I love it how the laces are in the same colour- metallic peach =)

Now this YSL bag is to die for. It is from the current collection. It is modern version of the Hermes Birkin and in my favourite colour! This carry-all would be seen on the wrists of first-ladies as well as on women who like function and style. You can imagine how many bids this bag had…the winning bidder is certainly one lucky lady.

I am sure that most Ebay-oholics have Christian Louboutinson their lust short-list, who does not love the red-lacquered soles! I saw these cute patent tuxedo style heels recently. Even though they are super hip ( love those tussle laces) and they seem to come in a genuine shoe bag and the box, I just do not trust Internet sellers sometimes… They just look a little too shiny and did you notice that the heels of these shoes are not shown? If they are genuine and I was the seller ( I would not be selling them), I would take photos of the soles!

I have been heavily influenced by the youngest and richest fashion blogger Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes. She owns 3 pairs of these Ann Demeulmeester lace boots- ion white, tan and black. I saw the black version on American Ebay. I was very tempted…however because I think it may be dangerous to purchase expensive shoes without trying them on first. I tried finding them in shops around Melbourne, but I had little success. They are a show piece and will forever be in my memory.

Ann Demeulemeester

Skirting the Issue

God is in the detail

Ebay Lust-haves (Designer Version)

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