by cecylia on May 25, 2011
The giant UV lights centre stage of the Magdalena Velevska’s show at RAFW evoked curiosity and delight in most attendees. I loved the crystal formation it took and reminisced about a childhood game of ‘pick-up sticks’. Turns out, the clothes were just as mind-blowingly beautiful.
I’m a sucker for pink and orange, and pleats. So this collection is right up there in my dream list. I loved the architectural lines and accordion pleats. Well done Magdalena Velevska. You know her name is phonetic so it’s actually really easy to spell :) Please click here to see her full collection.
In the last post, I said that I had something pretty cool to show you – well here it is. As I was uploading a photo of her centre piece onto Facebook, I got stopped in my tracks by some bloggers because my Roksanda Ilincic jacket decided to glow along with the UV lights.
Looks like great designers all have pink on their minds. If I got $1 for every compliment I received on the Roksanda jacket, I won’t need to work any more.
On a complete contrast is our Vogue Editor, Kristie Clements, in an all-noir ensemble. Love her jade earrings though!
I love the Style Stalker ladies, Rachel and Sue-Ann. 2 hotties and very smart business women. Their label is only 2 years old and already stocked over 250 stores globally. And they look like spring chickens! I’m besotted with Sue-Ann’s Style Stalker dress!
After Magdalena’s show, I caught up with talented emerging Aussie designer Anne Tu, of The Eleventh Hour, whom I blogged about here. We are the same age! I was under the impression that her label has been blossoming for a while now, but when she contacted me last year, that was her very first collection! I was amazed by her tailoring, I guess that’s the talent you get when you train under Preen. Anne is very driven and focused, I cannot wait to see her succeed.
Next up- Dhini’s show! Boy have I been waiting to see this collection!
My outfit: Roksanda Ilincic silk gazaar jacket (available via pre-order)/Spijkers en Spijkers silk top and wool shorts/vintage belt/Pauric Sweeney bag/Viktor &Rolf scarf bracelet/YSL shows. Necklace made by me
by cecylia on July 10, 2010
A few weeks ago the lovely Mollie, a representative of the emerging Australian It-bag label Estilo Emporium came to visit me. Her stunning accessories took me by surprise and she was kind enough to let me photograph her. Check out her casual but edgy outfit! She is wearing Estilo Emporium jacket, boots and bag from their AW10 collection.
Estilo Emporium is founded in Sitges, a small fishing village on the Costa Brava in Spain, the leather-wear label represents the ultimate in elegance and style. Attention to detail is integral to Estilo Emporium’s designers, Mac and Mardee McDonough. Each accessory is created with intricate care and craftsmanship. The brand’s philosophy is to make classic accessories with a twist. We like! Pieces maintain archetypal foundations, and are updated with unique and contemporary embellishments such as metal zips and buckles, and brass domes. The studded bag Molly is carrying is paved with silver studs.
Estilo’s designers travel the world seasonally to blend the artisan aesthetic and quality manufacturing they learnt in Spain with influences they pick up from around the globe. The result is an edgy, runway range. Above is the Estilo leather fingerless glove.
Their bags are created in the most buttery soft leathers and include some HUGE designs – roomy enough for the girl who wants to pack action into every minute of her life, and every inch of her bag. You may recall seeing this label in Shop Til You Drop and Grazia over the years. This bag below will certainly trigger a memory or two. A ‘classic’ design by Estilo Emporium, this bag is going to be a staple in every collection, recreated with different leathers and colours.
Estilo Emporium bags are very well priced and make the perfect everyday bag. I can’t wait to get my hands on one!
Love
Cecylia
by cecylia on May 14, 2010
We established a High Tea cafe for our guests to enjoy tea, cupcakes, magazines and some catch-up time. Our cupcakes are freshly baked and the teas are from T2. We currently have mini cupcakes which are a great sweet treat and the teas are a beautiful alternative to coffee.
The mannequin is wearing a silk Spijkers en Spijkers dress (it has pockets!) and an Alldressedup necklace.
The golden chairs are hand-painted. Teas are served in antique English china. The pink cups are adorable! Look at the delicious Red Velvet mini cupcakes! You can probably see an art book under the table, it is one of Leonardo Da Vinci. The current Vogue opens up on a Street Chic page that I adore looking at.
Our cupcake and tea menu are written on the mirror. The vanilla cupcakes can be seen on the right, and below.
Sea of Cupcakes…=)
Perhaps many don’t know about this service. I highly recommend it. Where else can you sit in peace and quiet to enjoy high tea in a high end fashion boutique on High St?
by cecylia on May 2, 2010
Our boutique features a photo wall which sets a backdrop for our chic customers who don’t mind sharing a Kodak moment with us. We take photos of them and then feature them on our Shop Chic blog.
I will set an example and started the photo wall off.
Posing next to a mannequin wearing a Karla Spetic creation. The golden bow belt is from Alldressedup. I am wearing my Chloe pumps and vintage everything-else.
This is Jess, the beautiful creator of ‘What Would Karl Do? blog‘. She is the happy new owner of this divine Karla Spetic white silk dress. The chiffon one shouldered sleeve is so romantic. Jess has the Klein suede heels on from Repetto.
The orange scarf is actually a knitted skirt. It looks great as a bolero too.
I always have my camera ready, so come in and share some Shop Chic moments with us! We would love to snap you up!
