by cecylia on August 27, 2010
I have one rule when it comes to shopping- never buy the same style in different colours.
I have friends that buy more than one colour in the same style when they find something that fits really well or is just damn beautiful. I don’t do that, mostly because I can’t afford to, and since I used to be a vintage shop-aholic, everything vintage is usually unique or one-offs. I however made an exception for this Karla Spetic top ‘Maxine’. I already had it in black. But after 3 months, I finally gave in to the violet. It was against my principles but the violet shade was a special note in Karla’s Dreamer collection.
Here’s the black blouse, worn with vintage cotton pants, vintage YSL-esque belt and Repetto denim/nude ballet flats.
And here, wearing my Dr Denim jeans, vintage necklaces and Miss Sixty pumps. I’ve heard so many people say that they think violet doesn’t suit their skin tone. Some complain that they’re too pasty and some say that dark skin don’t suit this colour. I think it’s a gorgeous colour, cut in the most romantic style possible and the blouse suits most people. We shouldn’t let our erroneous preconceptions exclude ourselves from this amazing blouse.
Here are some poses I’ve been working on. Remember in my last post that I’d try to be more adventurous with my poses? Well I tried my hardest and got these blurry shots…
At least you can appreciate the sheer chiffon sleeves =)
Also as a side note, if you are interested in milinery or fashion design or want to become a stylist- come to Kangan Batman Tafe’s Open day on September 15th. Let me know if you’re coming, we can meet up!
Here’s the link to the event =)
I look forward to wearing this trans-seasonal top in many more days to come. So tell me, are you the type that buys the same style in more than one colour? Come on, ‘fess up!
by cecylia on May 10, 2010
I told you that we get fresh cupcakes! Here are the mini red velvet ones. I’m wearing a Karla Spetic silk top with chiffon sleeves, vintage belt and pants, and Repetto denim and nude ballet flats.
by cecylia on January 8, 2010
Ok, I’ll admit it, I have a gold obsession. I love gold- gold jewelery, gold bags, gold shoes, gold dresses, gold furniture, gold nail polish, gold cutlery and I like collecting gold in my favourite computer game ‘Titan Quest’.
You may need to step away from the screen a tad, as these gold beauties from Net-a-porter may either hurt your eyes or leave you breathless.
See by Chloe chiffon sequined skirt
Robert Cavalli graphic stone necklace – goes with anything!
Marchesa embroidered silk dress – Georgina Chapman is so gorgeous and she designs the most ethereal princess gowns. I love her heavenly creations.
Bijoux heart empire gold plated garland earrings
Derek Lam panne velvet drape skirt
Erickson Beamon medieval swarovski drop earrings
See? I warned you!
by cecylia on November 13, 2009
Spring is here. Flowers are blooming and we should inject some colour into our wardrobes.Here are some gorgeous pieces from various designers from previous seasons for your visual charm. These colorful numbers are all in block colors. I find that wearing colourful clothes brightens my day.
Here is a yellow purple voidle draped dress with a cinch belt by Marc Jacobs. I love the horizontal stripes on the torso and the drapery details around the hips- very flattering cut. I apologize about the Wesley College colours.
What a wonderful trench! This Diane von Furstenberg ‘lab coat’ is tres chic. You could wear it as a dress with some red heels. I love the bow tie. The unusual colour combination actually works!
The perfect summer number for a luncheon with friends. I love this 3 -tone Thread Social silk twill strapless dress. The scalloped edge is very popular this season.
Ok, so this Luella jacket is mainly purple. I had to include this boucle jacket in this post because it is just divine. How gorgeous is the lace inserts and the diagonal zip! I would wear it with indigo skinnies or a white pair of lien shorts. Ingenious design!
Thread Social has a good thing going. Here is a shoulder-tier tank dress in 3 unusual colours. You could just wear it with a pair of bejeweled sandals or dress it up with an embellished belt and fabulous heels.
Marc Jacobs is a master of colours. Here is a Marc by Marc Jacobs Maggie stripe knit jacket. I adore knit jackets because they offer formality without being high-maintenance when packed for trips. I agree that staring at the stripes makes you a little dizzy, perhaps that was the charm Jacobs was trying to achieve.
I have saved the best for last. This is a silk Sonia Rykiel striped silk chiffon dress. I adore the peach and fuchsia combination. It is dressy and sassy enough for any occasion. The colours are ultra-flattering, especially if you add some sparkles. I would spend the entire summer in this frock.
So there you are, dig out your colourful clothes and start wearing them instead of the usual black that we live in! Summer is here!
